06-2013 Madison County Homes

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353 Johnson Road, Shiloh 28 acre lake, 2SF homes, wooded private! $500,000

5420 Springfield Dr., Edwardsville Charming country home on 20 private acres. $499,000

102 Suzanne Court, Edwardsville 3+ Bedroom, 4 Baths. $399,900

108 Timbermill Lane, Edwardsville Gorgeous brick ranch with LL, 3 car garage, & acreage. $389,000

5 Foxmoor, Maryville Over 5000 finished sqft in this 5BR home. $379,900

8140 State Route 159, Moro 2 Acres. 5BR/2BA. Geo-thermal.

Stone fireplace. $329,900

8932 Wheat Drive, Troy Private back yard!

4BR/4BA. 3 car garage. $299,900

308 W. Country Lane, Collinsville Beautiful walk-out with large yard. $279,900

1028 St. Louis Street, Edw. Fabulous 3BR/3BA home on historic St. Louis Street. $269,000

300 Willow Creek Drive, Edw. 3BR/3BA Ranch Private Park Setting! $259,900

439 Country Club View, Edw. Spacious move in ready condo.

Great location. $249,900

6900 Quail Walk, Edwardsville Family Home. Move-in ready.

A Must See! $247,000

6758 Manchester Drive, Maryville Upgrades galore in this ranch with open floor plan. $239,900

1704 Meadow Lane, Edwardsville Fantastic 2 story with sunroom & finished lower level. $229,900

238 Meyer Avenue, Hamel Newer. Finished basement.

Fenced yard. $199,900

13 Shingle Oaks, Glen Carbon Beautiful ranch in quiet cul-de-sac. $192,500

29 Dogwood Terrace, Maryville Gorgeous 3BR/3BA. Wooded lot.

Move in ready. $190,000

441 Carroll, Granite City Great neighborhood home with interstate access! $185,000

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TheIntelligencer.com - June, 2013 - Madison County Homes - 5 2205 State Route 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

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1 Stonebridge Drive, Highland Paradise in the woods! 5.9 acres, full brick home w/geo-thermal system. $419,900

16 Doug Drive, St. Jacob 12 Willow Creek Drive, Highland Custom built ranch on 2+ acres. Inground 2 story, 3BR/4BA on oversized lot saltwater pool. Triad School Dist. in Willow Creek Subdivision $318,900 $284,900

4422 Wilderness Lane, Highland 1 story ranch on 5 acres w/30x40 outbuilding. Horses allowed.

Agent Owned - $260,000

1329 Gerber Woods, Edw. Spacious 4BR/4BA large main floor master suite, finished walkout. $259,900

36 Autumn Circle, Troy 4BR/3BA ranch with great country setting, finished home. $235,000

509 Stonebriar, Troy Nice 3BR/3BA, 3 car gar. ranch home w/partially finished bsmt. $220,000

908 Arrowhead, Collinsville 3 bedrooms, large family room on private 2 +/- acres in heart of town. $215,000

1501 Mccoy, Edwardsville Nice 3BR home, large lot, new carpet & paint. $214,000

309 Avalon, Troy A lot of home for the price, updated kitchen, 4BRs/3BAs. $149,450

136 Kenwood, Collinsville Adorable all brick 3 bedroom/2 bath updated home. $144,300

201 Windridge Drive, Collinsville 3 bedroom/3 bath condo with 2 car garage. Screened porch. $139,000

723 Zschokke Street, Highland MUST SEE beautiful updated home nestled in middle of town. $134,900

300 Washington, St. Jacob Charming home with plenty of options, large lot. $131,700

106 Highland Place, Collinsville Immaculate 3 bedroom/2 bath, 2 car garage, large newer home $124,900

1006 Helvetia Drive, Highland Updated 3 bedroom/1 bath with full basement, $119,900

2940 Poplar, Highland Updated clean 3BR/1.5 BA with large backyard. $110,000

34 Grandview, Collinsville Adorable 2 bedroom home on double lot features gorgeous hardwood floors. $99,900

415 Walnut Street, Highland Great Investment Opportunity!

3BR/2BA, central air, new windows. $90,000

1117 Williams, Collinsville Adorable 2 bedroom all brick 2 car 700 sf garage. Updated kitchen $83,500

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6 - Madison County Homes - June, 2013 - TheIntelligencer.com 2205 State Route 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

(618) 656-2278 (800) 338-3401

2621 Plaza Drive Highland, IL

530 Edwardsville Road Troy, IL

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26 Willow Creek Drive, Highland Luxurious custom built 4BR on cul-de-sac w/wooded backdrop. $449,500

3402 Fairway Drive, Highland Exceptional 4BR/5BA home. Recently updated kitchen, finished LL. $375,000

33 Deer Run East, Pocahontas Fantastic one owner home. 5BR on 2 ac (+/-) with pond.

Agent Owned - $300,000

21 Bethalto Lakes Drive, Bethalto Spacious 4BR/secluded 2 ac (+/-).

Near city limits & interstate access. $269,900

9223 Albrecht Road, Staunton Beautiful 8+ acre setting. 3BR overlooks stocked pond. Come & raise your horses here! $245,000

12136 Highland Road, Highland 3BR/2BA brick combo in a picturesque setting. $220,000

165 Hackberry Lane, Highland Very nice 3BR on beautifully landscaped corner lot. $219,500

1145 Timberline Road, Sorento Updated, rustic 3BR w/outbuildings on 6 ac (+/-). Horses allowed. $219,000

3234 Giger Road, Highland Excellent location for commuters. Nice touches 3BR/3BA. Builder's own home. $196,500

13031 Winu Road, Highland Wonderful Country Living! Well built 3BR/3BA ranch on 2+ acre. $194,500

887 Shoal Creek, Greenville Beautiful location! Wonderfully updated 1 1/2 story on 5+ ac. w/pond. $194,000

1521 Lindenthal Avenue, Highland Elegant turn of the century 4BR. Wonderful features. Zoned HVAC. $175,000

1301 Lynn Street, Highland Great open floor plan/vaulted ceiling & finished LL. 2BR/2BA near school & park. $159,900

1171 18th Street, Carlyle Well maintained 3BR/2BA with numerous updates & fenced yard. $158,500

715 Walnut Street, Highland Unique features abound in the 4BR. Many updates. $154,900

712 8th Street, Highland 3BR/2BA completely remodeled in 2010 to almost new! $139,900

PENDING 630 Jason Lane, Greenville Nice 3BR "Stick-built" home.

Includes acreage & rental property. $129,900

80B Chase Way, Highland 3BR villa with main floor laundry & split BR plan. Vaulted ceiling. $129,000

1108 13th Street, Highland Ideal Starter! 3BR totally renovated.

Convenient to downtown. $94,000

405 California Ave., Rosewood Hgts.

Brick 3BR/2BA w/updates & finished LL. Screened-in sunroom. Large corner lot. $87,000

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TheIntelligencer.com - June, 2013 - Madison County Homes - 7 2205 State Route 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

(618) 656-2278 (800) 338-3401

2621 Plaza Drive Highland, IL

530 Edwardsville Road Troy, IL

(618) 654-1234 (800) 314-6862

(618) 667-3404 (800) 342-1411

127 Colonial Drive, Hamel Great 3BR/3BA. Finished basement. $184,900

225 E. Pearl, Staunton Updated Victorian 3BR/2BA, open staircase, large yard! $159,900

3305 Saratoga Dr., Belleville 4BR/3BA updated large home. $134,900

512 Oak Street, East Alton Absolutely charming! Above ground pool! Fenced yard! $128,900

3201 Fehling, Granite City Great neighborhood.

Close to schools. $125,000

22 Cambridge, Granite City 3BR/2BA all brick home with 1700 sq. feet. $115,000

128 Mounds, Collinsville Adorable Updated Bungalow with huge yard! $99,900

400 Rich, Caseyville Doll house. Updated throughout.

Large lot. 2 car garage. $98,500

438 Reid, Troy 3BR/2BA with sunroom & 2 car garage. Fenced yard. $130,000

105 Rex Drive, Collinsville 3BR/2BA partial basement, large fenced yard. $128,000

417 E. Main, St. Jacob 4.5 +/- acres at the edge of town.

All brick full finished basement. $279,500

708 Laurel, Highland Great opportunity 2 units, 2BR apt. upstairs, office on main. $116,000

1415 Dale, Troy Looking for 4 bedrooms on the same floor? You found it! $204,900

322 Sherwood Dr., Glen Carbon Updated 5BRs, nice subdivision, wet bar added, updated baths. $204,900

2629 Nancy Ave., Granite City 2BR/1BA with bonus room allowing for possible 3rd BR. $40,000

9 West Broadway, Trenton Beautifully updated brick bldg w/"Old World" charm. Great business potential. $159,000

205 W. 3rd Street, Trenton NIce 3BR offering updates & small town "USA" living. $77,500

411 W. St. Louis St., Lebanon Located convenient to downtown Lebanon. 3BR with large master. $70,900

8704 New Bunkum Rd., Caseyville 3BR w/original hardwood floors, updates & screened sunroom. $65,000

8702 New Bunkum Rd., Caseyville 2BR brick with upgrades & original hardwood floors. $27,000

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$1,100,000 - Troy Unique, luxurious, custom built home in Troy, IL! Private, wooded lot w/waterfront access. 4BR/4BA. Theatre rm w/bar.

Work-out rm, billiard, tanning rm, pool w/waterfall, cabana, & bathhouse w/A/C & 3/4 bath, attached 4 car garage.

$351,000 - Glen Carbon 5BR ranch on 2+ acres. Luxury bath w/corner jetted tub, sitting room & deck off MSTR.

$340,000 - Saint Jacob 5 Acres w/stocked pond. Garage has bath, attached MAN CAVE/OFFICE/FAMILY ROOM. Custom 4 bedroom home w/main floor Master and laundry, sun room, kitchen w/ new SS appliances. 2 BRs upstairs, wrap around porch, Extra large covered patio, Triad Schools.

$335,000 - St. Jacob Hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, master BA w/separate shower & tub, dual sinks & vanities w/large walk-in master closet. Full w/o on LL with wet bar, family rm, rec rm, 4th bedroom & full BA.

$239,000 - Caseyville A quiet 1.33 acre wooded lot is the setting for this LG log cabin. LG wrap-around wooden deck, covered hot tub. Living room, with a wood burning stove. LG bonus rm & balcony overlooking living rm.

$232,500 - Edwardsville 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 story, brick front home. Formal living and dining rooms, lg famil room w/gas fireplace, main fl laundry rm w/washer/dryer. Lg master BR w/a full BA has separate shower & garden tub. Two sinks & lg walk in. Lg fenced yard & 2 car garage.

$214,900 - Collinsville Beautiful 4BR, 3BA 2-story home w/lg lot on cul-desac. Family rm has hardwood floors, bay window, gas fireplace flanked by book shelves. Master BA has lg walk-in closet, separate jet tub and shower, dbl sinks.

$190,000 - Troy Nice 4 bedroom home on quiet cul-de-sac.

Updated hardwood floors. Back porch with attached deck. Backs up to bike trails.

$187,000 - Collinsville Villa with 3BR & 3 full BA. Large living room with gas fireplace. Eat-in kitchen, sun room, large MST BR w/ walk-in closet & master BA, 2nd BR & full BA. Finished w/o w/family room, 3rd BR, full BA, 2 car garage.

$175,000 - Alton 4 bedroom/3 bath home with 9 ft. ceilings, hardwood floors, kitchen islands, hearth room and 2 car attached garage.

$150,000 - Belleville Well maintained 4 bedroom, bi-level, cozy family room, with wood burning fireplace.

Deck off of master bedroom. Two full baths and one half-bath. Screened-in covered patio.

$150,000 - Collinsville Spacious 3 bdrm/3 bath home w/open floor plan, full walk out basement.

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$109,900 - Granite City Newly remodeled home on a corner lot! Kitchen has SS appliances. Huge wooden deck. Spacious family room.

$109,500 - Granite City Completely rehabbed, beautiful full brick home.

Open floor plan, nice fenced in yard with shed. Eatin kitchen and all new appliances are ready for you.

$103,000 - Troy 1-story, 3 bedrooms and an office. 3 car attached garage, 1 car (oversize) at the front and a 2 car oversized at the side. Privacy fence and a patio off of the kitchen.

$85,000 - Collinsville Cozy refurbished 1BR home w/screened covered porch. Freshly painted.

$63,500 - Collinsville Spacious, newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath CONDO. Upgraded flooring, doors, bathroom, and fixtures. One car garage parking and convenient laundry and personal storage area. 15 mins to STL or Scott AFB ann 10 mins to SIUE.

$49,500 - East St. Louis 2BDRM with walk-out basement, shed, deck, and attached garage.

$45,900 - Granite City Great investment property. New vinyl siding and windows in 2004. Easy access to public transportation and 20 minutes to St. Louis.

$45,000 - Collinsville Nice 1 bdrm fixer-upper with screened-in porch.

Could be remodeled back to a 2 BR home.

$40,000 - South Roxana Newer 3 bed/1 bath home.

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LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE $90,000 - Collinsville Beautiful 3 acre lot in Collingswood Subdivision.

$68,900 - Saint Jacob Gently rolling site located on 3.68 acres in Triad School District. Convenient location and suitable for a walk-out. $65,000 - Troy Build a home in the country! Three 2.82 ac lots available. Triad Schools. Nice homes surounding. $60,000 - East Saint Louis .28 ac lot in excellent location. Close to highways. Close to Metro Link. Good Investment! $22,000 - Caseyville Beautiful level lot, across from park. Utilities available, sewer and water connections are paid if existing connections are used. Can be bundled together with a few other lots. $20,000 - Collinsville Nice .23 ac lot in Collinsville. A possible walk-out basement. All utilities available.

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“While the initial cost of installing a solar-powered system is often higher than installing a traditional water heater, most homeowners find the energy savings allows them to recoup that cost in just a

few years,” says Jim Cika of solar system manufacturer Heliodyne.

“What’s more, homeowners may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to 30 percent of the cost to buy and install a residential solar water heating system.” Visit www.solar.veluxusa.com to learn more about solar water heating.

2. Eliminate incandescents - You’ll have to do it soon anyway, so it may pay to start the process now and phase incandescent light bulbs from your home. Federal law banning incandescent light bulbs means that by the end of 2014, you probably won’t be able to find one of the old-fashioned power-guzzlers on store shelves anymore.

Instead, more energy-efficient bulbs such as LEDs and compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) will dominate the marketplace.

3. Add or upgrade a skylight - Installing a skylight, or replacing an older model skylight with a new Energy Star-qualified one, can help reduce utility costs. The natural light from a skylight can help reduce the need for artificial light sources, thereby paring down electricity costs. When you pair no leak solar-powered fresh air skylights equipped with automatic rain sensors and efficiency-enhancing, energy saving accessories like designer solar powered blinds, you gain a new source of fresh air while improving energy efficiency by up to 37 percent, according to skylight manufacturer Velux.

And, in addition to long-term savings, the cost of solar powered skylights and blinds, as well as installation costs, are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit as a green home improvement

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237 Sage Creek Dr., Bethalto Ext. 150. Ranch with 3bdr/2bath ranch, finished walkout basement, and 3,638 sq/ft of finished living space. Features a Great Room w/ cathedral ceiling and fireplace. Master suite includes a sitting area, walk-in closet and large bath w/ jetted tub. Formal dining room has a tall ceiling and arched window wall. Looking for an awesome kitchen? Look no further than this gourmet kitchen with Maple cabinetry and lots of counter space and snack bar. $315,000

Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

5958 State Route 162, Glen Carbon Just like new and loaded with upgrades! Situated on 1.3 acres w/open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, hand scraped hardwoods, professional painting accents, custom blinds and hardwood window accents. Outstanding gourmet kitchen with Granite countertops and upgraded stainless appliances. Finished lower level. Oversized 3-car garage with large parking pad. Must see!! $299,900

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8520 Brighton Bunker Hill Road, Bunker Hill

Ext. 329. Rolling wooded acres with abundant wildlife & walking trails. 4,455 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 4 bath custom built home. Multi-tiered decks, a 21x13 screened porch overlooks the fishing dock and 2 acre pond. 18x24 outbuilding could be finished into a guest house or detached garage. 2 story Great room with gas fireplace & wet bar.

Large kitchen with spacious main level laundry room. Exceptional quality throughout including 2x6 construction, Andersen windows, 9 ft. ceilings, solid oak & pine trim package, skylights, vaulted ceilings, remodeled master suite & bath. Finished walkout level with kitchenette, large bar, wood burning stove, exercise room, office and bath.

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Call Jill Cummings, CRS 978-5953

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564 Logan Street, Bethalto Two for the price of one. Live in the single family home with 2 bedroom/1 bath and basement or use it as an investment rental. Plus enjoy a detached outbuilding with Commercial Zoning and 1,800 sq.ft. which includes 3 truck bays, a workshop, two offices and attic storage. Must sell together.

Now priced at $139,900.

Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

9 Beatrice Court, East Alton Sprawling ranch with oversized 3 car garage on 2 partially wooded lots on a cul-de-sac.

3BR/3BA with 2,885 sq.ft. A finished lower level great for entertaining. For summer fun, enjoy the above ground pool & decking. This home has room for everyone! $168,900 Call Jill Cummings, CRS 978-5953 206 Walnut Street, Bethalto Move-in ready 3BR/1BA ranch. The kitchen, bath cabinets and countertops have been updated. Look for wood 6-panel interior doors throughout. Look for many updates including tilt-in windows. All appliances stay. Big backyard with large patio. $94,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

2706 Bryden Court, Alton Move-in ready ranch with easy access to #255.

3BR/2BA, 1,821 sq.ft. ranch with an open floor plan. the place to gather is the main level family room with a brick fireplace & large bay winow. Master suite with cathedral ceiling & large bath. Main level laundry. New 95% efficient furnace and roof in 2011. $205,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

22 Woodcrest Dr., Bethalto Ext. 326. Listed as a savings of over $36,000 off the cost of original new construction. Top quality & design in this 1 1/2 story, 4BR/4BA with 3,436 sq.ft.

Soaring 2-story window wall, kitchen w/ granite countertops and pantry. Awesome finished lower level!! $279,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

635 Whitelaw Avenue, Wood River Located directly across the street from the Wood River Aquatic Center. 3BR/2BA, 2 story with updates. Original woodwork, newer windows & doors, updated HVAC. Brick fireplace, formal dining room.

Renovated large 3/4 bath and laundry room on main level. $79,000 Call Jill Cummings, CRS 978-5953

340 S. Prairie Street, Bethalto Full brick Cape Cod with 4BR/1BA and full basement. Major updates include new water heater, reshingled roof, Central Air unit and A-coil in furnace. Original woodwork and classic hardwood floors. Upper level has 2 bedrooms with dormers. 1-car garage and 1-car carport. $92,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

810 Grove St., Alton Ext. 342. Historic heritage showcase!

Restored Victorian with up-to-date amenities. 5BR/4BA. 3,891 sq. ft. Main floor master bedroom with jetted tub & shower. Remodeled kitchen w/glass atrium. 3 corner lots & 3 car garage. $274,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

415 N. Buchanan, Edwardsville Ext. 323. Completely updated interior with newer carpet, paint, lighting and more. Updated kitchen includes stove, refrigerator, microwave and large pantry.

Remodeled bath with large vanity and pantry cabinet storage. Fenced yard, shed, patio. $100,000 Call Jill Cummings, CRS 978-5953

13 Carol Lee, East Alton Ext. 332. This 4 bedroom/3 bath home situated on a cul-de-sac has room for everyone. Featuring a fireplace and walkout basement. Fenced yard with an inground pool, screened porch and patio. Kitchen appliances stay. Bethalto School District. $129,900 Call Jill Cummings, CRS 978-5953

655 Maurice Street, Wood River Charming 3BR/2BA with finished basement with dry bar & fireplace. 2001 updates include a new garage door, gutters, back flow preventer for sewer line, dishwasher, kitchen plumbing, carpet in lower level and more. Huge yard! $107,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

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2090 Anchor Lane, Worden Ready to have some summer fun? Live at Holiday Shores and vacation on the water every day. 4BR/3BA ranch w/finished walkout basement sits on 2 lots with wooded views.

Fireplace with gas insert, updated appliances, reshingled roof all in 2010, new A/C in 2008 and many other updates. $156,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

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25 Wellesley Place, Alton Custom full brick ranch with an open floor plan, 3 bedroom/3 baths, full basement. Great Room, formal dining room, split bedroom floor plan, Jack & Jill bath, main level master suite with jetted tub, and main floor laundry.

Large lot with wooded views. $239,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

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1920 SEXTANT, WORDEN LAKE LIVIng In hoLIDAy ShoRES! 2 bedrooms/2 baths plus 2 bonus rooms w/closets. Nice yard with mature trees & 12x16 deck. Move-in ready! $129,900 cALL DEBBIE BURDgE (618) 531-2787 www.debbieb.remax.com

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GRANITE CITY - chARmIng 3 BEDRoom/2 BAth. Formal dining area, wood burning fireplace, & full basement. $189,900 cALL LInDA RAyho (618) 779-2980

EDWARDSVILLE - 100 AcRES +/- W/fRontAgE, timber & 3 acre lake. Seller dividing into building sites. Edwardsville schools. cALL DEBBIE BURDgE (618) 531-2787 www.debbieb.remax.com

1 bRIARWOOD DRIVE, COLLINSVILLE 3BR/2BA w/view of pond. Featuring large kitchen, hardwood floors, & covered patio w/large backyard. $145,000 cALL LISA DAVIS (618) 593-4409

COLLINSVILLE - 2BR homE WIth fULL BASEmEnt! Spacious kitchen and laundry on main floor! Oversized garage w/room for workshop. $114,900 cALL LInDA RAyho (618) 779-2980

934 OLDE FARM ROAD, TROY EXcEptIonAL 4BR/3BA on thE LAKE! Featuring many upgrades, oversized heated garage & convenient location. $213,500 cALL JAn ALonS (618) 781-2511

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Heated 3 car garage w/workshop. $675,000 cALL LInDA RAyho (618) 779-2980

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL

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LIVE THE LIFE of luxury overlooking the 13th green. 6BR/6BA, 3 fireplaces. $949,900 Edwardsville PR100775 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

ONE-OF-A-KIND FIND in Edwardsville situated on 2.94 acres overlooking Sunset Hills Golf Course! $599,900 Edwardsville PR101092 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

UNCOMPROMISED QUALIT Y in this 5 bedroom sprawling ranch. Upgrades galore, finished lower level. $499,900 Edwardsville PR100571 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

LOCATED IN EBBETS FIELD 1.5 stor y, 5 bedroom, 4 bath, screened porch, & finished LL. $469,900 Edwardsville PR100744 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

PICTURESQUE SETTING with rolling grounds & 2.26 +/- acres. Energy efficient, inground pool, & 4 car garage. $439,900 Edwardsville PR100637 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

NEW PRICE!

LAKEFRONT HOME on Dunlap Lake! 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 fireplaces, & 2 wet bars. $399,900 Edwardsville PR100543 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

SPACIOUS & INVITING 2 stor y with finished LL. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, fireplace, culde-sac. $369,900 Edwardsville PR100995 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

EXCEPTIONAL HOME LOADED w/upgrades & improvements! Hardwood floors, finished walkout LL. $279,900 Edwardsville PR100739 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

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PEACEFUL SETTING on 2 acres. Large ranch with 4 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, fireplace. $259,900 Edwardsville PR101118 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

WELCOME HOME to this fabulous 3 bedroom, 3 bath ranch with hardwood floors, & finished LL! $250,000 Glen Carbon PR101128 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

OP EN & I NVI T I NG FLO OR P LAN. Finished walkout LL, many updates, large yard. $194,900 Edwardsville PR101007 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL One Team.

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NICE BRICK HOME! 2 bedrooms, hardwood floors, full basement, garage, fenced yard, great location. $77,000 Granite City PR100544 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

COUNTRY SETTING ON .5 ACRE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, finished basement, oversized 2 car garage. $129,500 Edwardsville PR100988 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

GREAT LOCATION, almost 1400 sq. ft., 2BR brick, full basement, thermal windows, oversized 2 car garage, fenced yard, new roof. Home warranty provided. $99,500 Granite City PR101005 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

3BR ON 75x260 FT. LOT, fenced, oversized 2 car garage, shed, updated electric & home warranty. $69,900 Granite City PR100962 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

POSSIBLE 4 bedroom, 2 bath, nice kitchen with granite counters & built in appliances. 2 car garage and fenced yard. $69,900 Granite City PR100674 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

BRIAN GUTHRIE SPACIOUS 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with full basement on corner lot. Garage with storage room. $66,000 Granite City PR100614 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

VERY AFFORDABLE & ADORABLE on a quiet cul-de-sac has newer roof & more. $49,900 Granite City PR100684 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM, all brick ranch on 6.53 tranquil acres. $299,900 Highland PR101083 BRIAN GUTHRIE (618) 444-6191

BEAU TIF ULLY MAINTAINED 4BR, 2 story in Amberleigh on corner lot of cul-de-sac. $239,900 Maryville PR100946 BRIAN GUTHRIE (618) 444-6191

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TWO BEDROOM HOME with spacious living room, dining room & kitchen. $48,000 Granite City BRIAN GUTHRIE (618) 444-6191

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL

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GOOD LOCATION. 4BR/2BA updates, close to everything. Fantastic view from bluffs. $145,000 Collinsville PR100773 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

THERE'S A LOT TO SEE in this 1 1/2 story, 4 bedroom, 4 bath home in Collinsville. Call today. $240,000 Collinsville PR101048 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

NEED SPACE? Large Bi-Level backs up to woods in Country Village Subdivision. $178,500 Troy PR100122 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

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ALL BRICK with remodeled kitchen, new roof in 2011 & newer windows on deep lot. $91,000 Collinsville PR100606 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

NICE STARTER HOME! Remodeled in 2003 down to studs. 2 bedrooms & main floor laundry. $84,000 Collinsville PR100466 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

NORMA LINCK (618) 444-8733

IMMACULATE home has living room with cathedral ceiling. Newer hardwood & ceramic. $162,900 Glen Carbon PR100604 NORMA LINCK (618) 444-8733

HARDWOOD FLOORS, updated kitchen w/stainless, main floor family room w/fireplace, 2 car garage & new roof. $195,000 Edwardsville PR100603 NORMA LINCK (618) 444-8733

ALL BRICK w/3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1st floor laundry, alarm system, fenced yard & 2 car garage. $136,500 Granite City PR100553 NORMA LINCK (618) 444-8733

IMMACULATE HOME! Large sunroom with A/C & heat, corner lot, oversized garage. $179,000 Trenton PR101056 NORMA LINCK (618) 444-8733

GREAT HOME ON ACRE, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, oversized 2 car garage. $98,000 Glen Carbon PR100669 NORMA LINCK (618) 444-8733

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL One Team.

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Barb WyattYust (618) 407-3238

BEAUTIFUL 4BR, 4BA with 3 car garage. If you are looking for a home to be pampered in, this is the one! $298,000 Wood River PR100349 BARB WYATT YUST (618) 407-3238

SPACIOUS bi-level on cul-de-sac. 2 new decks, hardwood floors new guttering, & remodeled bath. $142,500 Collinsville PR101098 BARB WYATT YUST (618) 407-3238

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GOTTA SEE THIS ONE! 3BR, fresh paint & new carpet upstairs. Covered patio & fenced yard. $69,900 Granite City PR32484 BARB WYATT YUST (618) 407-3238

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COME HOME to a 5BR , 4BA Gerber Woods beauty! Walkout oversize lot. $335,900 Edwardsville PR101113 IRMA AUGUST (618) 558-8422

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NEW CONSTRUCTION has beautiful antiquestyle kitchen cabinets. Builders display. $189,900 Granite City PR9372 ROSEMARY WILSON (618) 792-9807

SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM, 3 bath home, zoned heating/cooling, master suite w/two closets, new hardwood floors, carpet, & roof. $249,900 PR101069 SHEILA COX (618) 593-7355

BARRY MAULDEN (618) 779-4755 UPDATES THROUGHOUT! Move in ready 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 lots, SS & washer and dryer. $79,900 Collinsville PR100996 SHEILA COX (618) 593-7355

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AMAZING 3BR, 3 BA home on large lot with parking for boat or camper. $163,000 Collinsville PR101101 BARRY MAULDEN (618) 779-4755

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GREAT HOME CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN! 4BR/2BA, large eat-in kitchen w/stainless steel appliances.

White 6 panel doors & trim. Main floor laundry.

Fenced yard w/storage shed. $129,900 #C3857 JAN MOORE 779-4518, Managing Broker

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ADORABLE 3 BEDROOM HOME TUCKED into a dead-end street. Cozy home has rounded doorways, corner living room windows & more.

Completely remodeled in 2009. Beautiful kitchen. $88,500 #C3854 JAN MOORE (618) 779-4518, Managing Broker or MARY PORTER (618) 792-0550

VERY CUTE HOME! ALL YOU HAVE to do is move in & enjoy! 3BR/1BA, family room in LL, kitchen has custom cabinets, new appliances stay. Newer roof, HVAC, shed. $110,000 #C3839 ROZANNE OR BILL HUNTER 781-4031 or 830-9798

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ADORABLE 3BR RANCH, 1 bath, finished walkout basement. Lot of updates. 1/2 Acre Lot! 1 car detached garage. $124,900 #C3950 SANDI LEWIS (618) 304-4800

DON'T LET THIS CUTE & COZY 3 bedroom home pass you by! Updated bathroom, newer roof, HVAC & windows. Large eat-in kitchen incl. appliances. Main floor laundry. $134,900 #T3879 DIANE WAGNER (618) 779-4888 or JAN MOORE (618) 779-4518, Managing Broker

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GREAT LOCATION! CLOSE TO shopping, restaurants, etc. 6BR/3BA, main floor master, 2 car attached garage. Large covered deck.

Fenced yard. $94,900 #C3856 JAN MOORE 779-4518, Managing Broker

NEW LISTING!

WELL MAINTAINED ONE-OWNER home on tree-lined walkout lot. Formal dining room, 2nd floor laundry. 3BR/3BA, vaulted ceiling in master.

Covered patio, new roof in 2012. $194,900 #T3851 JAN MOORE 779-4518, Managing Broker

NEWER RANCH SITS ON LARGE LOT at end of private drive! Split bedroom floor plan. 3BR/2BA, main floor laundry, finished LL, 2 car garage.

Privacy in the middle of town. $169,900 #M3845 SANDI LEWIS (618) 304-4800

MOTIVATED SELLER! MOVE IN ready 3BR/ 2BA home all on one level. Main floor laundry.

Oversized attached 1 car garage, patio & fenced back yard. Everything updated! $110,000 #C3790 JOY WOFFORD (618) 792-6790

BEAUTIFUL GUT/REHAB @ 1 BLOCK from LeClaire School in Edwardsville. 3BR/1-3/4BA; open floor plan; rear entry garage + front offstreet parking area. $139,900 #E3708 DIANE MALENCH (618) 779-7701

BEAUTIFUL BRICK COMBO at Dunlap Lake!

Pontoon boat & boat dock comes with the house!

2BR/1BA, 1 car garage, fenced yard includes a hammock & hot tub. $169,000 #E3626 CYNDI KIRK (618) 310-4612

NICELY REMODELED HISTORICAL home. 2BR w/ potential to convert formal DR to 3rd BR. LL walkout to covered patio & partially fenced yard backs to woods. 1 year home warranty. $79,900 #C3619 DIANE MALENCH (618) 779-7701

REDUCED!

CUSTOM BUILT CONDO HAS ALL THE UPGRADES! On the lake - fish from your porch!

3BR/3BA, formal DR, eat-in kit., surnroom, enclosed porch, huge master BR suite. $170,900 #C3633 JOY WOFFORD (618) 792-6790

REDUCED!

CUSTOM HOME ON STONEBRIDGE Golf Course. 3BR/3BA, formal dining room & eat-in kitchen, family room & full bath in lower level.

2 fireplaces, 2 car garage. $204,900 #M3494 ROZANNE OR BILL HUNTER 781-4031 or 830-9798

READY FOR QUICK CLOSE! Hardwood floors; oversized 2 car garage; partially fenced corner lot. 1 year home warranty. $74,900 #WR3347 DIANE MALENCH (618) 779-7701

ADD'L $20,000 REDUCTION!

SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM THIS beautiful 2BR/2BA, open split floor plan condo on bluff above Grafton Harbor. Will consider trade for 3BR home in Warren or St. Charles, MO. $135,000 #GA2349 DIANE MALENCH (618) 779-7701

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Maintaining a beautiful lawn can be an easier task with the right tools.

Tips for a lush lawn (BPT) - Having a well-kept lawn not only will keep you in your neighbors’ good graces, it also adds value to your home. Lawn care doesn’t need to be complicated, but sometimes it just needs to be done.

Whether you’re a new homeowner or just looking for smarter ways to mow, seed or weed, the experts at The Home Depot have got the tips to keep the front, side and backyard lush and lovely. Taking steps to care for your lawn now can make sure you have a long, green summer ahead of you.

Take a sweep What’s going on with your yard? Walk around your yard and check for wear and tear, good drainage and any damage caused by a long winter. Do you have barren spots or areas overgrown with weeds?

Assess your needs before getting started this season. “Sometimes knowing where to start can be the hardest part of taking care of your yard,” says Home Depot Certified Garden Consultant Nick Blassman.

“Before heading to the store, take a critical look at the lawn and jot down a list of your trouble spots.”

Weeds and bald spots Nothing ruins a beautiful, sloping lawn like weeds. Get rid of them easily this year with products like Amdro PowerFlex Weed and Grass Killer - it starts working immediately and kills weeds and unwelcome grasses down to their roots. Bare spots should be patched with healthy grass and most kinds of grass can be seeded over.

Fertilize It’s a step many people skip over, but a good quality fertilizer can be the key to a beautiful yard. Fertilize once in the spring and then again in the fall. For a healthy yard, choose a fertilizer like Scotts Southern Turf Builder, with a large percentage of slow-release nitrogen and micronutrients. If you’re looking for an organic fertilizer, try Scotts Natural Lawn Food. Err on the side of under-fertilizing verses overdoing it - too much fertilizer can dry out your lawn or cause thatch

to develop.

If you’ve fertilized and your lawn is getting a good amount of sunlight and water, test the soil to see if it has the proper pH balance (typically between 6.5 and 7.0 for most soils). “Home test kits are very easy to use - get several soil samples from different areas of your lawn, each from about 2 to 3 inches below the surface. Follow the instructions to complete the test and then doctor the soil as necessary,” says Blassman. Adding lime helps up your pH levels, but sulfur, sawdust and compost will bring the pH levels down.

Watering Lawns need on average about an inch of water a week (either from irrigation or rain). Before spring gets into full swing, check your sprinklers. Turn them on and look for sprinkler heads that may not be working and replace any damaged ones. When you get into the season, if you’re noticing water is collecting in pools around the yard but everything is sprinkling smoothly, your lawn may not be draining properly. Consider removing the turf and adding a topsoil coat to level the ground, then replant with grass or ground cover like water-retaining Cypress Mulch. If you’ve got hard-to-reach shrubs or hanging baskets, a shower wand like the Orbit 33-inch Shower Wand makes watering much easier.

Get a mow on When you’re mowing your yard, run the lawn mower in a different direction each time so you don’t hurt your lawn by creating ruts in the turf. Leave the clippings out on your lawn as an extra fertilizer.

If you’ve got a small yard with tight corners, new mowers like the Ariens 42 inch 21 horsepower, available exclusively at The Home Depot, boasts a small 16-inch turning radius for navigating obstacles and hard turns. For a full yard’s work, the Honda 21-inch Steel Deck Smart Drive Self-Propelled mower is a perfect fit; it has an easy button start, a quiet engine and the Smart Drive system self-propels at adjustable speeds.

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People don’t often think of their backyard as a living space, but it is.

Perfecting outdoor spaces (BPT) - As the weather begins to warm and the daylight hours get longer, your yard can quickly become the most important “room” of your home. However, you aren’t alone if your backyard looks outdated and lackluster. Weather conditions can be tough on outdoor areas, but with a few simple updates, you can create the perfect outdoor living space.

Gates and gate hardware Perhaps the first thing you and your guests see (and use) when entering your yard is the gate, so why not make a great first impression by updating rusty and squeaky gate hardware? D&D Technologies recently launched the LokkLatch Magnetic, a gate latch that operates and locks from both sides of the gate, and it’s re-keyable so you don’t have to carry multiple keys for your house. Featuring D&D’s patented magnetic latching system, and horizontal and vertical adjustment to ensure a consistent gate closure upon ground movement, LokkLatch Magnetic is the first gate lock to offer coordinating handle trim covers that match your lighting and yard accessories. Available in non-rusting black, brushed and polished metal, the gate hardware helps to create a cohesive look that enhances your outdoor living environment.

Complete the look with matching TruClose self-closing gate hinges, also offering coordinating trim covers. These modern gate options feature a limited lifetime warranty and are available under the Stanley brand through select Lowe’s stores, and other hardware retailers under the National Hardware brand. Visit www.ddtechglobal.com for a full range of gate hardware products and to find a retailer near you.

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Weather permitting, your yard can be the perfect place to relax for an evening. Avoid sitting in total darkness. The many options of patio lighting including path sconces, post lamps and even string lights - all are an answer to keeping your outdoor space lit and inviting.

Furniture The key to decorating any room in your home is attractive, comfortable furniture that beckons to be sat upon, and this is no different for your outdoor furniture. While prices on outdoor furniture can be a little overwhelming, used furniture with a little love and creativity can be good as new, without the high cost. Cozy chairs, chaise lounges and benches can gain new use with a coat of outdoor spray paint, then recover cushions and add colorful pillows to finish it off.

Plants, flowers and shrubs Even if they’re only alive for a few months out of the year, flowers can bring any yard to life. A few strategically placed shrubs, flower beds and herb gardens can help turn your outdoor area into a lively space perfect for relaxing personal moments or parties with friends and family.

Statues and accessories Give your backyard even more personality by selecting a few garden statues or other accessories that reflect your style - such as recycled metal sculptures, elaborately painted bird houses, unique planters or large colorful rocks.

With a few simple updates, you can easily create an outdoor retreat in your own backyard that can provide you the space for entertaining, reading and relaxing without a costly renovation. So go get started.

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1324 Troy Road Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-9011

58 Airport Plaza Bethalto, IL 62010 618-377-2112

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338 BARGRAVES BOULEVARD, TROY $169,900 MLS#4200585

104 BLUESTEM COURT, EDWARDSVILLE $389,999 MLS#4203621

NEW CONSTRUCTION & GREAT LOCATION: You will see & feel the quality in this new 3BR, 3 full BA home w/walk-out LL. Beautiful kitchen cabinets w/island & SS appliances. Laminate wood flooring in LR, breakfast area, kitchen & hallway. Nice large level lot, oversize 2 car garage, deck & patio.

THIS ONE HAS IT ALL: Atrium ranch, inground pool, lakefront property & extensive landscaping. You will enjoy just viewing this home w/approx. 3600 SF of open floor plan offering 4BR, 3 bath, walkout LL, skylights, hardwood floors, bay window, vaulted ceiling, composite deck, high efficiency furnace & A/C. Quality built w/trussed floor joist & the list just goes on. Complete list of the homes upgrades & special features is available. Contact:

DON WHITEHEAD (618) 954-8000

LISA COOK

CELL: (618) 973-6025

BOB ROHRKASTE

Cell: (618) 920-2562 1065 & 1070 HIGHLAND STREET, EDW. $449,000 MLS#4206112

OVER 25 ACRES JUST OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS, city water, woods, pasture, pond, full of nature, two houses & two outbuildings, walking distance to downtown Edwardsville. Call Bob Rohrkaste 920-2562 for details & schedule your showing!

CALL BOB ROHRKASTE (618) 920-2562

LARRY MARTIN

CELL: (217) 652-3046

DON WHITEHEAD (618) 954-8000

363 VIRGINIA AVENUE, COTTAGE HILLS $99,900 MLS#4115299

365 N. KINGDOM ST., BETHALTO $124,900 MLS#4203014

WELL MAINTAINED...2BR, 1BA home with full basement, updated kitchen and appliances. Gas fireplace in lower level family room. 2 car detached garage/workshop and shed. There is also a second 2BR, 1 BA home w/carport on the property that is currently used for rental.

CALL LISA COOK (618) 973-6025

SPACIOUS....2 story, 4BR, 3BA, full brick home situated on a large lot in Bethalto. Included on this property is a 2BR, 1.5 BA rental home. Close to schools, shopping and interstate. Priced to sell!

CALL LISA COOK (618) 973-6025

8600 DETOUR ROAD, BUNKER HILL $329,900 MLS#4205961

112 SHERWOOD DR., GLEN CARBON $469,000 MLS#4205454

COME AND EXPERIENCE A SMALL PARADISE on 25.5 wooded acres with lake access, many large walnut, buckeye, oak, hickory, & cottonwood trees. 2,390 sq.ft. updated house with 2 car attached garage & one car detached garage with attached workshop.

CALL BOB ROHRKASTE (618) 920-2562

THIS STUNNING SPACIOUS HOME on the lake offers 5BR, 5BA, main floor master BR & bath, large great room w/view overlooking lake, security system, deck, 3 car attached garage, extensive landscaping in the large back yard & boat dock. Must see to appreciate all this home has to offer! Close to Rt. 157 and Interstate 270. A complete list of property features is available.

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32 CHARLES DRIVE, GLEN CARBON $179,000 MLS#4206119

WELL CARED FOR...3 bedroom, 2 bath home with cathedral ceilings and beautiful fireplace in living room, new carpet 2012, sunroom addition in 2003. Main floor laundry. Roof and water heater new in 2011. Full basement w/insulated walls, on a beautifully landscaped corner lot with vinyl picket fence.

CALL TARA BARBER (618) 410-3840

22 INNSBRUCK, BELLEVILLE $84,900 MLS#4201246

LOOKING TO DOWN SIZE OR JUST BEGINNING, this very nice 2BR, 1BA villa is located close to Scott Air Force Base & St. Clair Mall. Open floor plan LR, DR & kitchen. Wood burning stove in LR. Patio door overlooks current flower & vegetable garden.

LARRY MARTIN (217) 652-3046

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1324 Troy Road Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-9011

58 Airport Plaza Bethalto, IL 62010 618-377-2112

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(618) 781-3857 OR (618) 781-3814 40 NORTHMOOR PLACE, ALTON $129,900 MLS#4205131

151 TERRACE ST., BETHALTO $74,900 MLS#4204757

66 AUSTIN AVE., GLEN CARBON $169,900 MLS#4200029

MOVE IN READY, well kept, cozy home w/2BR. Laundry off of kitchen pantry. Baseboard heat throughout home & ceiling fans in all rooms. Large fenced yard w/12x12 deck & storage shed.

8x10 floored area in attic for extra storage. Make your showing appointment today!

COMPLETE REMODEL IN 1999. 3BR, 4BA. Loads of space in a quiet neighborhood. Large garage w/separate workshop. LL w/separate living quarters ~ full kitchen, 3/4 bath, 2 fireplaces & cathedral ceilings. Come check this home out!

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

7816 BETHALTO ROAD, BETHALTO

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A GREAT 5 ACRE BUILDING LOT, CITY WATER & PUBLIC UTILITIES AVAILABLE. Quality homes nearby & convenient access to I-255 via fosterburg Road.

$379,900 MLS#4114279 WOODED SECLUSION on 6.2 +/- acres. You will fall in love with the natural beauty of this home, property & unique amenities outside the home such as a 1700 sq. ft. detached building w/HVAC, water & electric currently being used as an artist’s studio, koi pond, beautiful hand-constructed covered bridge & other decorative storage buildings throughout out the acreage. When entering the home you will encounter an open, beamed cathedral ceiling, kitchen & great room, granite counter tips, an abundance of maple cabinetry & large stone FP are just a prelude to all this home has to offer.

To truly appreciate this one of a kind home you must view it in person. Schedule your showing today!

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS LOVELY fAMILY HOME! Updated kitchen & bath with more space than it seems. Lower level bonus rooms are currently being used as bedrooms. Large bonus room has a 10.2x7.6 walk-in closet. Outside you will find a large yard w/screened porch, deck, hot tub & above ground pool. Make your appointment today!

9246 BRIGHTON BUNkER HILL RD., BUNkER HILL $39,900 MLS#3009671

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

5426 NELSON PLACE, ALTON $96,900 MLS#4202438

5609 SHAW ROAD, BUNkER HILL $64,900 MLS#4203292

LIkE NEW INSIDE! New flooring, paint, bathrooms & kitchen!

Original hardwood floors in generous size bedrooms. This home has an Alton address but is governed by the Village of Godfrey. Located just off Humbert on a well maintained quiet dead end street. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to view this home!

LOADS & LOADS Of POTENTIAL! Home needs work but has great bones & original doors, trim, stairs & wainscoting. 3-24ft. grain bins, 30x45 pole building & old barn included. All this on 2.76 +/- acres! Being sold “As Is”. Priced right & ready to sell!

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

205 S. UNION, STAUNTON $89,900 MLS#4011077

6377 MANIX ROAD, EDWARDSVILLE $174,900 MLS#4203324

202 N. WASHINGTON, BUNkER HILL $229,900 MLS#4110799

3 CONNECTED BUILDINGS fOR 1 MONEY. Occupy 1 or 2 units & rent out the others. Bldg 1 was formerly Pumps & Things main showroom & office. The adjoining building offers approx 1100 sq ft of showroom & offices space. Bldg 3 offers frontage on Elm St. This building offers multiple overhead doors and warehouse space w/built-in shelving. Owner may consider a possible lease on all or part of these buildings.

GARY NIEMEIER (618) 781-3814

WITH A LITTLE TLC, this could be your perfect family home.

Outside the home features large 30x36 detached garage w/work space, attached 2 car garage, large 20x18 deck w/ screened porch & mature trees. Inside you will find a spacious tri-level floor plan. Lower level family room includes a bar & wood burning FP.

EXCELLENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ~ 10,000 sq. ft. business includes office, showroom, large service area w/4 overhead doors & parking area. Approximate traffic count 5500 +/-. A lot of amenities for this price. Also see MLS#4110788 for additional space/parking.

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

TINA DAVIS

CELL: (618) 401-0909

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

503 fERGUSON AVENUE, WOOD RIVER NEW PRICE...$114,900 MLS#4014020

100 EISENHOWER DRIVE, BETHALTO $179,900 MLS#4205363

BEAUTIfUL 1920’S ALL BRICk 2 STORY...4BR, 2 full BA, large bedrooms, lg. closets. Master BR on main floor. Re-faced kitchen cabinets and a half wall of built in cabinets. Most wallpaper gone.

Freshly painted, hardwood exposed in DR & LR. 9 ft. ceilings and a lot of character. Gas fireplace in the family room. 2 car detached garage. Close to school. City occupancy is complete.

CALL TINA DAVIS (618) 401-0909

NICE RANCH HOME....in Patriots Crossing with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Great curb appeal on a corner lot.

Dining room opens to a nice covered deck. Gas fireplace and 2 car garage. HMS Home Warranty included.

CALL TINA DAVIS (618) 401-0909

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Tricks to refresh your home (BPT) - Spring is the time of year for renewal. So, it’s no surprise that springtime finds most people planning to rejuvenate their spaces. Four out of five Americans have a room in the home in need or redecorating, according to a 2013 study by Homegoods.

Unfortunately, all too often the decorating process is a source of stress and anxiety for homeowners. How will you ever afford new furniture in your living room? How can you be on-trend without dating your home?

Follow these three tips to give your home a stress-free, springtime makeover: Reclaiming your home’s foundation Chances are your floors took a beating during the winter. Spring is the ideal time to install new flooring and revamp one of your home’s most important components. As the foundation of your home, your flooring needs to complement your personal taste, while living up to your lifestyle in terms of traffic, household members and pets, exposure to moisture and maintenance required.

With the countless color and design options, the wide range of flooring materials and your own budgetary considerations, you may find selecting flooring to be particularly stressful.

Tapping into the customer-focused trends

of high-end and online retailers, Tarkett empowers customers as they shop for flooring. Tarkett’s iSelect system delivers exactly what the name promises. It lessens the unknowns, simplifies the choices and introduces an interactive, multi-faceted shopping experience. The system begins with sorting multiple flooring options into six inspirational color families: Champagne Celebrations, Cool Conversations, Earthy Connections, Evening Receptions, Fireside Chats and Warm Gatherings - each offering its own feel and color space to help you find the perfect floor to coordinate with your existing furnishings and adjoining floors. Visit www. tarkettna.com/Inspiration/iSelectStory to walk through the iSelect process and find the perfect, customized floor for your taste, lifestyle, budget and even health.

Sweat the small stuff Instead of worrying about the new armoire you can’t afford, focus your energy on the finishing touches which can revitalize a space quickly and inexpensively. Paying attention to the details is a cost-effective and fun way to express yourself in spaces throughout your home, while also making each space feel complete.

Mirrors have a magical effect on a room

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by making a space feel larger, reflecting light throughout and adding a touch of panache.

You can find a wide variety of hanging mirrors to fit your taste at discount retailers or you can purchase a mirror at an estate sale or secondhand store and “upcycle” it with a textured coat of Krylon Dual Hammered Finish spray paint in Silver or Dark Bronze.

The sky’s the limit If you really want to embrace the warm weather and revitalize a room, it may be time to look up. One of the most popular design trends of 2013 is painting your ceiling. This blank and all-too-often-overlooked canvas has tremendous potential to transform a bedroom, living room or dining room. It can be as simple as repainting a white ceiling a very pale blue or gray to create the illusion that there is no ceiling. Or if you’re feeling bolder, you can make your ceiling a major accent element that gives a dull room a bright or daring splash of color.

Spring decorating should be an enriching experience, rather than a stressful one.

Whether it’s budget, time or simply choosing among the vast number of options available, the usual redecorating stress triggers can be eliminated by focusing on simpler, cost-effective and empowering decor solutions.

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Being pro-active can give the garden beauty you seek.

Summer garden glory without weeding and watering (BPT) - Summer can be tough on gardens. In what should be their glory days, many gardens suffer from neglect. Long weekends and summer vacations leave yards untended, while summer heat is an excuse for putting off chores. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s possible to have both a glorious well-maintained garden and time for fun in the sun by taking some smart gardening steps now.

Here’s a quick list of pro-active steps from the experts at preen. com to transform a yard or garden from needy-and-greedy to leanand-green by reducing watering and weeding needs all season. * Choose better places for better plants - Many plant experts insist that 90 percent of garden problems would disappear if gardeners put the right plants in the right places. But, sometimes it’s the planting place itself that needs adjustment. For example, a hot, dry, exposed setting is brutal on most plant selections. Why not completely rethink a spot like this? To alter the heat-and-light dynamic, introduce a small shade tree to serve as the anchor of a new easy-care landscape bed. Add a supporting cast of drought-tolerant shrubs and perennials. With better places for better plants, long-term maintenance can be a breeze. * Whack weeding - Weeding consumes more time in the garden than anything else, except watering, according to a National Gardening Association survey. Covering garden beds with a 3-inch layer of mulch will greatly reduce the need to weed and water, while making everything look tidy too. Mulch retains soil moisture and denies weed seeds the light they need to sprout. Top off mulch with a sprinkling of a pre-emergent such as Preen to stop weed seeds from growing in mulch and garden soil for up to three or four months. For a one-step solution that creates a six-month weed-fighting barrier, try Preen Mulch Plus, a natural shredded-wood mulch with added

pre-emergent weed preventers already mixed in. * Beef up the border patrol - Sharply-defined edges around garden beds add visual appeal to any property. They also make maintenance easier by creating a firm demarcation between beds and lawns to keep out invasive perennial weeds, including nasty creepers that can’t be prevented by other means. Dig a shallow 8-inch wide trench surrounding garden beds, then cover it with 3 inches of mulch; or install a barrier-style perimeter edging of metal, stone, rubber or wood. * Banish fainting spells - When it comes to water-retentive container plantings, think fewer and bigger. Don’t dot decks, doorways and patios with fussy little pots. Small containers look insignificant and dry out fast, subjecting parched plants to repeated bouts of stress from fainting spells. Larger containers allow for more dramatic plant groupings and plenty of healthy root room, plus retain important soil moisture. * Try tick-tock watering - Gardens need less water than many think, thriving on as little as 1 inch of water per week whether it’s delivered by rain, drip irrigation, sprinklers or a hand-held hose. To save time watering all season and prepare a garden to get through extended dry spells, add programmable water timers to water spigots and hose systems. Even inexpensive timers can deliver water to suit particular plant and climate needs. Early morning watering is best. Midday sun can burn wet leaves. Evening watering can lead to plant ailments and mildew.

Don’t spend the summer constantly weeding, watering and struggling to keep up with garden chores. Put your garden on a path to self-sufficiency. Then focus on fun in the sun, whether you’re on vacation or in your own backyard.

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#4201848 - COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST! 1812 sq. ft. 3 bedroom home on 5 acres. Well landscaped yard, detached 24'x32' shed with concrete floor. Just outside of New Douglas - $182,900.

#4201271 - PICTURESQUE HILLTOP SETTING OVERLOOKING 73 ACRES. 3090 sq. ft. living space, lots of amenities, 2 ponds, 2 creeks run through property, green house, barn and shed. Less than an hour from Metro area. $495,000.

#4112325 - SECLUDED 36 ACRES OF BOTTOM LAND TIMBER. Great Hunting.

Located at edge of Greenville. $129,500.

#4205052 - LAKEFRONT LUXURY! 1.7 acre lake lot on 750 acre Governor Bond Lake. Two level concrete boat dock with 2 boat slips with automatic lifts. Greenville. $99,500.

#4305792 - DELIGHTFUL COUNTRY HOME SURROUNDED BY 15 ACRES OF TREES. 2 fireplaces, finished walkout basement. 30'x40' shed has concrete floor. $287,500.

#4204929 - SPECTACULAR VIEWS with water on 2 sides. Excellent lake frontage on 750 acre Governor Bond Lake. Lovely small home with decks overlooking lake. Greenville. $298,000.

#4114212 - CARLYLE LAKE GETAWAY! 3 bedroom home on 7.23 acres with Allen Creek behind property that flows into Carlyle Lake. Lots of nice trees on this property. $170,000

#4201897 - CLOSE TO CARLYLE LAKE and beach. Well maintained 16'x80' mobile home on double lot in golf cart community of Harbor Light Bay. $65,000.

#4204935 - 20 ACRES OF FREEDOM, over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space, lots of extras.

Gorgeous scenic beauty. 2 outbuildings. The price is right at $325,000.

NEW LAKE LISTING: WORLD CLASS SUNSETS on 750 acre lake, 2,000 sq. ft. Log Home with basement, 300 feet of shoreline, boat Dock and Gazebo.

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12 CONCORD DR. FVW HGTS Landscaped 3BR/2BA. Fam rm opens to bright kit. New roof, gutters in 2013. $102,900 Diann Toler

FAIRMONT CITY

Charming spacious! 5BR/3BA. Updated kitchen & baths. Open flr plan, sunroom.

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3BR/3BA. Remodeled kitch, new roof, windows. Near shopping. Make Offer!

Judy Browning

Cathy Dey

Georgia Wilde

VT

1029 FOREST BELLEVILLE Charming 2BR/1BA. Lots of updates.

Sunrm, full bsmt, patio. $94,900 Rose Flamuth

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436 S. 6TH CASEYVILLE Lots of updates! 3BR's. New windows, door, & flrs. Newer carpet & paint. Patio.

9 BITTERSWEET GLEN CARBON Split 2BR floor plan on gorgeous wooded lot. New paint, floors, bath.

$69,500

$56,900

$24,900

Roberta Ecker

Shelley Romanik

7 CATALINA DR.

Rose Flamuth

VT

FVW HGTS

Fantastic 3BR/3BA on quiet cul-de-sac.

Fresh paint, new roof. Fam rm w/FP, Deck.. $139,900 Judy Browning

110 BOUNTIFUL DR.

$179,900

Pat Schaeffer

629 HIGH SCHOOL COLLINSVLE Beautiful 3BR/2BA. Open vaulted great rm w/FP. LL fam rm. Fenced yard. $155,300

Pat Denney

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330 AGNES O'FALLON Great flr plan. 3BR/3BA, fresh paint, gorgeous kit, FP. Deck. Fenced. $137,900 Rose Flamuth

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FVW HGTS

Immaculate well built all brick home!

3BRs, full bsmt., FP, Hardwd flrs.

27 CONCORD DR. FVW HGTS 3BR/2BA. Eat-in kitchen. Full W.O bsmt, patio, porch. Att. gar.

$89,900

$85,000

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Cute & spacious updated 2BR/1.5BA. Open fr plan. All appli. Fin W/O bsmt.

MARYVLE

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3BR/3BA, huge fam rm, fresh paint, new flrs, counters, & roof. Fin bsmt. $159,900 Jane Brofka

COLLINSVLE

2325 COPPER CRK

4BR/3BA, open floor plan w/covered 3BR/3BA 2464 sqft. brick combo. porch, full bstmt.

Large fam rm in LL. Fenced.

TROY

209 WILLOW

VT

1107 FAR OAKS CASEYVLE 522 NIBLICK CASEYVLE On golf course! Huge master, LL Lavish full brick! On golf course. Granite, media room. 4BR/5BA. stainless gourmet kitchen. 4BR/4BA. $569,000 Claire Leopold $499,000 Claire Leopold

Well built, one owner, 3BR/3BA bi-level. Gorgeous bi-level. New flooring, kit. appliLots of updates. 2 FP's. Garage, deck. ances. MstBR suite, deck, privacy fence.

COLLINSVLE

24 ASHBROOKE

VT

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One owner custom 4BR/3BA. Open split BR plan. FP, landscaped. Spacious deck.

18 BROOKWOOD

236-0400 Belleville

Beth Luhr

Sharon Carney

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EDWARDSVLE 16 WALNUT GLEN CARBON 1300 FLORIDA 2BR mobile home on wooded lot. Great investment property, 8 units w/ stove, refrig & dishwasher. Wooded area.

Hrdwd flrs, new windows, paint.

Rose Flamuth $24,900 Rose Flamuth $630,000