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4 BR on the main floor with a huge living room. Large dining room open to kitchen, overlooking the park and lake. Two full BA and two half BA. Large master bedroom with walk-thru closet, and large master BA with whirlpool tub and double shower. Custom remodel in 2004 with new siding, windows and floor heat with central air. Mature trees and landscaped areas on 1 1/2 acres. See Stewart Realty on page 8 906 W. Montgomery Creston

Beautifully restored colonial home. This home has five bedrooms and six bathrooms. Kitchen has many built-ins, commercial gas stove and stainless refrigeration/freezer unit. Bar and game room in lower level with office and wine cellar. Built-in hot tub room opens to stone and flower gardens, fenced yard, two-car attached garage and three-car detached heated garage. See Stewart Realty on page 8

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Practical remodeling tips for modern multi-generational families (BPT) - Parents, grandparents and children all living happily together under one roof - it’s an iconic American image you may associate with “the good old days.” In reality, more Americans are now living in multi-generational households than at any time in the past 75 years, according to Pew Research Center.

The growing number of multi-generational households means homeowners, remodelers and builders are rethinking what it takes to make a home livable for multiple generations.

While some home builders have begun offering models designed specifically to facilitate multi-generational living, the reality is most people who decide to share a living space with extended family members will need to stay put and remodel their current homes. But it’s no longer good enough to simply convert an attic room, garage or basement into an extra bedroom to accommodate the extra occupants.

Modern multi-generational dwellers want privacy when they need it, the ability to be together in shared living spaces, and

the cost-savings of sharing expenses among multiple generations of adults. Families may find it difficult to achieve those objectives with a traditional motherin-law suite, or by putting grandma in the guest bedroom or adult children in a converted garage or basement.

Instead, homeowners and remodelers are seeking to redefine existing spaces within homes. If you plan to renovate with an eye toward accommodating your modern multi-generational family, keep these key points in mind:

Create privacy and separation What happens when the 20-something kids want to watch a reality show and Dad wants to watch the news? What will you do when you’re in the middle of dinner prep, and Grandpa wanders into the kitchen to fix himself a snack? The more people living under one roof, the more important it becomes to create privacy and separation.

If you’re converting an existing space such as a basement, garage or guest suite into living space for one generation, think about

how you’ll facilitate privacy.

Is it possible to create two entrances to the space - one that provides access to common areas and another that allows occupants to enter and exit directly outdoors?

Comprehensive compartmentalization In order to create effective separation, you need to ensure each generation’s private “compartment” is equipped with everything the occupants need for independence - such as cooking facilities, a bathroom, sleeping and living spaces. You may find you need to create a bathroom or kitchen in a space where installing traditional plumbing might be problematic. Above-floor plumbing can be a cost-effective solution for virtually anywhere in a house.

Traditional plumbing may require you to open walls, add costly and extensive new piping, or even cut through concrete if the area you need to plumb sits on a slab. Rather than taking on the expense and time of traditionally plumbing a new kitchen or bathroom, abovefloor plumbing allows homeowners to quickly, easily and

above-floor plumbing where no below-floor drainage exists, transporting wastewater away from a kitchen, laundry, bar sink, shower or bathroom sink. Learn more at www.saniflo.com.

cost effectively install sinks, showers and toilets.

Above-floor plumbing features such as a macerating toilet and drain pumps, like those from Saniflo, allow you to easily add a complete bathroom or kitchen where no drainage existed before. For bathrooms, the compact systems can fit into a closet or area beneath a stairway, and new vitreous china, floor-mounted bowls feature contemporary styling that complements modern bathroom designs.

When creating a new kitchen, choosing abovefloor plumbing for sinks means you don’t have to be limited to areas where inwall pipes already exist, or where space is available to add them. Products like the compact Saniswift graywater pump make it possible to use

Establish communal areas Successful compartmentalization means plenty of privacy, and privacy ensures your family shares time together because they want to - not because they’re elbowto-elbow in one space. Communal areas allow you to fully enjoy time spent together, so when planning the space, think about the activities you’ll want to do together.

Will you share daily dinner or a big breakfast every Sunday? Will you have a family movie night? Does Grandma need a comfortable space where she can

pass on to the grandchildren the finer points of her favorite craft activities? Shared space should be easily accessible to each generation’s compartment, and incorporate features that are universally useful and appealing.

As more baby boomers enter their golden years, and millennials strive to establish their own households in the wake of the Great Recession, experts predict the number of multi-generational households will continue to grow. Multi-gen living is already at an all-time high; Pew says there were 57 million multi-generational households in the U.S. in 2012, representing more than 18 percent of the total population. In the bygone era of the 1940s, there were only 32 million multi-generational homes, Pew says.

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Get unhinged: 3 ways to create visually striking doors in your home (BPT) - Think of a door opening and closing.

Chances are you pictured it swinging on hinges, since that’s how most doors operate. But, more homeowners are choosing other door hanging hardware for a unique look with their interior and exterior doors.

If you’re looking for a way to make visitors to your home say “wow,� consider alternatives to hinged doors for an unexpected twist. “Once you’ve chosen the door that’s perfect for you, it can be hung in a number of distinctive ways,� says Brad Loveless, marketing and product development manager for Simpson Door Company. “A pocket door, sliding barn door or a pivot door can add some personality and pizzazz to your home.�

Pocket doors

as entry doors.

hung on a track, pocket doors slide open and closed, but disappear into the wall when closed. Popular in home offices, bathrooms and utility rooms, pocket doors save space and can make a room feel more open. Using a pocket door in place of a hinged door saves about 10 square feet of floor space, notes home improvement expert Tim Carter.

Depending on the width of the opening, you can use either a single pocket door, or double pocket doors that slide into opposite walls and meet in the middle when closed. Because they don’t seal as tightly as hinged doors, pocket doors are largely limited to use inside the home, instead of

Barn doors are a bit like pocket doors in that they slide open and closed, but they’re hung on tracks that are visible. When opened, the doors are located on one side of the wall, instead of disappearing into the wall. For large openings, such as between dining rooms and living rooms, you can even hang multiple barn doors on tracks in order to divide the spaces.

A number of companies offer high-end barn door track hardware, in a range of styles and colors. “People like the unexpected look of a barn door,� says John Golesh, president of door hardware manufacturer Goldberg Brothers. “They’re a great way to add a rustic, yet elegant look to

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your home. And with the wide variety of door hangers and handles, a barn door can complement any interior dÊcor.�

In addition to the chic look barn doors offer, homes for sale with “barn door� in their listing sold for 13 percent more than expected and 57 days faster, according to research by Zillow Diggs.

Pivot doors Common in ancient buildings, pivot mounted doors are virtually unseen in North American homes.

For homeowners who want an element of surprise, a pivot door is a good choice.

In place of hinges or overhead sliders and tracks, pivot doors rotate open and closed around pins installed in the top and bottom of the door frame. The

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pins are set several inches in from the door frame, depending on the door’s size. “For high-end homes with extra-wide doors, pivots are a great way to handle the additional weight, and will be unlike anything your visitors have seen before,� Loveless says. “We are making many different super-sized doors for this exact application.�

Some of these doors are huge - measuring up to four feet wide or more. As “large, simple rectangles,� pivot doors can be designed to look like the surrounding wall, so fit well in modern style homes, notes architect Bud Dietrich. Unlike pocket doors and barn doors, pivot doors can seal tightly to their frame when closed, so can be used as entry doors.

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that your kids have flown the coop, you have more time to entertain friends, whereupon an appealing guest bedroom could be a boom to your social life.

Another option is using space-saving furniture to combine a guest bedroom with a room that serves other purposes, such as an office or reading room. *Walk-in closet: Multiple retailers now offer dream closet components like drawers, bars, shelves, mirrors and containers.

Consider a vanity and/or

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benches for relaxing as you apply makeup, try on shoes and accessories and create the perfect outfit. *Meditation room: Create a space to recharge yourself physically and mentally, perhaps with natural light, a sound system and elements of nature like plants, flowers and/or a water fountain. To achieve a Zen quality, minimal furniture and accessories are recommended. Pastels or dark colors are considered

the most relaxing colors.

Consider building a customized meditation table to work as the centerpiece of your room.

Your DIY remodeling project doesn’t have to be complicated. RotoZip offers three models of RotoSaws able to cut multiple surfaces while greatly reducing construction dust and debris. Call 1-877-ROTOZIP or visit www.rotozip.com for more info.

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Your home, in essence, will become a construction zone for weeks, months or longer. During that time, you and your family could be mired in a dangerous dust bowl, weeks away from seeing your living area turn into the showplace you envisioned.

Here are four key questions to ask contractors about ensuring a livable remodeling experience:

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an excellent experience, including a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service during the meal. Similarly, the overall impression of your remodeling project will be based on how you and your family were treated by the remodeling firm and its subcontractors from start to finish.

You can take the first steps toward a livable remodeling experience by asking your potential remodeler about what will happen during the project.

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(BPT) - If you’re like millions of Americans, you’re doing some sort of home improvement project within the next year. Have you thought about how you’ll select your remodeler?

Don’t be wooed by beautiful before-and-after photos - they are created to grab your attention and impress you, but they don’t tell the whole story.

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“Retirement isn’t all about being practical,� notes Ken Dychtwald of California-based consulting firm Age Wage. “More and more people are turning their empty nests into nurturing nests.�

Even better, with today’s easy-to-use construction tools, repurposing rooms can be stress-free and efficient. If you haven’t engaged in DIY projects lately, it’s worthwhile to check out some of the newest market innovations in saws, cordless drills,

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(BPT) - Now that your kids have launched lives of their own, you may be considering how to maximize the extra space they left behind.

Making renovations can be a fun way to turn their now-empty rooms into a useful and/or relaxing space for your own enjoyment. And your timing could be spot on; a recent survey found half of empty-nesters of pre-retirement age are opting to stay in their family homes instead of downsizing.

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IDEAS:

You’re Free! Five Great Ideas for Repurposing Kids’ Bedrooms portable nailers and belt sanders. One of the most consumer-friendly is the RotoSaw+ with Dust Vault attachment from RotoZip that can effectively custom-cut a variety of materials (including drywall) while reducing the dust and debris that is sure to be produced by any great remodel project by 90 percent.

Here are some DIY ideas for using such tools to repurpose your space: *Private gym: Building a workout space right into your home should elimi-

Going,Going, SOLD!

Guaranteed Sales Guaranteed Results

SM-CP3387760426

If an auction is in your future, give me a call.

Reasonable rates and friendly service.

TODD CRILL, AUCTIONEER 712-621-1453 www.ToddCrillAuctions.com

that your kids have flown the coop, you have more time to entertain friends, whereupon an appealing guest bedroom could be a boom to your social life.

Another option is using space-saving furniture to combine a guest bedroom with a room that serves other purposes, such as an office or reading room. *Walk-in closet: Multiple retailers now offer dream closet components like drawers, bars, shelves, mirrors and containers.

Consider a vanity and/or

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benches for relaxing as you apply makeup, try on shoes and accessories and create the perfect outfit. *Meditation room: Create a space to recharge yourself physically and mentally, perhaps with natural light, a sound system and elements of nature like plants, flowers and/or a water fountain. To achieve a Zen quality, minimal furniture and accessories are recommended. Pastels or dark colors are considered

the most relaxing colors.

Consider building a customized meditation table to work as the centerpiece of your room.

Your DIY remodeling project doesn’t have to be complicated. RotoZip offers three models of RotoSaws able to cut multiple surfaces while greatly reducing construction dust and debris. Call 1-877-ROTOZIP or visit www.rotozip.com for more info.

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nate any excuses to avoid exercise. Features might include mirrored walls, storage space for gear, a sound system, extra ventilation and/or rubber floor tiles for acoustic control. *Man or woman cave: This room could incorporate an endless array of hobbies specific to your interests including reading, watching movies, creating art, practicing music, playing video games or cheering on your favorite sports team. *Guest bedroom: Now

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Brad Waltz Construction, LLC

Plumbing, Heating, & A/C, LLC

641.782.7852

Serving Southwest Iowa for 18 Years and Family Owned & Operated.

211 S. Elm | Creston

SM-CP2867440426

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• • • • “The Bank that Service Builtâ€? • 602 Sheldon • Suite A • Creston • •

641-782-7820

Vernie’s Drapery

641-782-7771 • 701 W. Townline • Creston, IA

Online Banking Mobile Banking Mobile Deposits Personal Banking Ag Lending Commercial Lending Real Estate Lending

Gay Lynn Owens, Broker 641.202.5004

gaylynnowens@msn.com | GORealtyLLC.com

Selling and Installing ALL types of ooring!

Commercial • Residential

A Great Place to Live

Joe

Our Prices Will FLOOR You!

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804 S. Mulberry • Creston

208 W. Taylor/Hwy 34 • 641-782-7021

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Dino Groumoutis Broker 118 W Union Street Creston IA 50801

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www.southwestiowahomes.com

BNR

902 Cottonwood Road | Creston, IA 50801

Your home, in essence, will become a construction zone for weeks, months or longer. During that time, you and your family could be mired in a dangerous dust bowl, weeks away from seeing your living area turn into the showplace you envisioned.

Here are four key questions to ask contractors about ensuring a livable remodeling experience:

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an excellent experience, including a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service during the meal. Similarly, the overall impression of your remodeling project will be based on how you and your family were treated by the remodeling firm and its subcontractors from start to finish.

You can take the first steps toward a livable remodeling experience by asking your potential remodeler about what will happen during the project.

Knowledge Experience Success Specializing in getting properties SOLD. • Residential real estate • Commercial properties • Ag land and acreages Korina Loudon Pat Loudon 16 years 12 years Broker/Owner Realtor List with us!

1016 W. Montgomery • Creston

GO Realty, LLC

www.yourfullservicebank.com

zwater@iowatelecom.net zellmers.culliganman.com

(BPT) - If you’re like millions of Americans, you’re doing some sort of home improvement project within the next year. Have you thought about how you’ll select your remodeler?

Don’t be wooed by beautiful before-and-after photos - they are created to grab your attention and impress you, but they don’t tell the whole story.

For example, when you review a restaurant, you don’t base your rating just on the food. You expect

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“Retirement isn’t all about being practical,� notes Ken Dychtwald of California-based consulting firm Age Wage. “More and more people are turning their empty nests into nurturing nests.�

Even better, with today’s easy-to-use construction tools, repurposing rooms can be stress-free and efficient. If you haven’t engaged in DIY projects lately, it’s worthwhile to check out some of the newest market innovations in saws, cordless drills,

SM-CP4210840426

(BPT) - Now that your kids have launched lives of their own, you may be considering how to maximize the extra space they left behind.

Making renovations can be a fun way to turn their now-empty rooms into a useful and/or relaxing space for your own enjoyment. And your timing could be spot on; a recent survey found half of empty-nesters of pre-retirement age are opting to stay in their family homes instead of downsizing.

Creston News Advertiser — Friday, April 21, 2017 — Page 5c

Residential Appraisals Home Inspections

Termite Inspections Te Real Estate Consulting

641-745-7769 • ryan.frederick@frederickllc.com

CONSTRUCTION LLC General Contracting Residential Remodeling & New Construction

Bennie Shinn

6 41 - 3 4 4 - 4 47 2 General Contracting Residential Remodeling & New Construction New Construction

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bnrconstllc@gmail.com

“Our family protecting yours�

Bill Callahan - Owner/Broker • Ken Callahan - Associate Broker

641-782-2332

www.callahanrealestate.us

Bill Callahan • 641-782-2404 Kim Whittington • 404-909-9327 Ken Callahan • 641-202-0406 Gary Borcherding • 641-344-7455 Randy Miller • 641-782-2331 Ryan Osterbrink • 641-247-1256 Kiki Scarberry • 641-278-6171

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Go big for less: 4 simple ways to make a small kitchen feel bigger (BPT) - Kitchen renovation is a common theme of home improvement shows, and it’s typical for the host and designer to talk about removing interior walls and “bumping out” exterior ones in order to gain more space. Everyone wants a big, beautiful kitchen, but changing the footprint of yours isn’t always practical, especially if you lack the budget of a home improvement show!

You can make your snug kitchen feel bigger and fresher with a few smart improvements that don’t involve wads of cash and tearing out walls. Here are four ways to create a brighter, more expansive feeling in any kitchen, no matter how small the square footage:

but if your kitchen has just one small window over the sink or no windows at all, it can look dark and feel even smaller. Adding windows isn’t always possible in a kitchen where you need to reserve wall space for cabinets and appliances. Skylights can be a cost-effective and quick way to bring more natural light into a kitchen - even if it doesn’t have direct roof access.

By adding Energy Starqualified, solar-powered, fresh-air skylights, like those from Velux America, you can greatly increase the amount of natural light while keeping functional wall space. For times when you want less light, the addition of solar-powered blinds, available in designer colors and patterns, Increase natural light allow you to attractively Everything looks bigger shade your skylights. Operand better in the daylight, ated with a programmable

touchpad remote control, today’s skylights also feature a sensor that will automatically close them in case of rain. And there’s a 30 percent federal tax credit available to the homeowner on solar powered skylights, blinds and installation costs.

As a cost-effective and easily installed alternative to traditional skylights, Sun Tunnel tubular skylights deliver natural light to spaces that don’t have direct roof access. Optional light kits make them functional both day and night.

To learn more, visit www. whyskylights.com.

Take control of cabinets Who doesn’t want more cabinet space? Storage is essential in a kitchen, but too many cabinets or too dark cabinetry can make an

already small kitchen feel downright miniscule.

Take a long, hard look at your kitchen cabinets. Do you really need all of them?

If you decide you can make more efficient use of fewer cabinets, consider removing some to make the kitchen feel larger.

If you just can’t give up any cabinet space, you can still make your kitchen feel brighter by painting or staining them a lighter hue and using bright, reflective hardware in modern styles. Glass cabinet doors can also visually open up a kitchen - and inspire you to greater organization so that the inside of your cabinets always look guest-ready.

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1. What is the work schedule and projected timeline for this project?

Agree on a working schedule that fits with your family’s lifestyle, but be willing to make modifications when necessary. Make sure the timeline includes project milestones as well as other important dates, such as when a utility will likely be disrupted or paint fumes could be bothersome.

2. What are the potential risks associated with this remodel? While no one can predict every obstacle that will arise on a job site, both remodelers and homeowners should take safety precautions and be prepared for setbacks. Find out what chemicals, materials, tools and other equipment will be used in your home and

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how they will be stored when not in use. Being aware of potential dangers is key in keeping your family safe.

3. What are your dust control practices? Exposure to small dust particles can cause serious health issues affecting both the lungs and the heart, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The threat is magnified when anyone in the home has breathing issues, allergies or other chronic conditions. Select a remodeler that follows dust control best practices, including isolating the work area, sealing vents and air ducts and establishing negative air pressure while maintaining proper ventilation. Ask if they use an air scrubber to collect and eliminate dust particles before they’re able to migrate throughout your home.

4. How can I help you?

That’s right - you, the homeowner - can be a help or hindrance to the progress of the project. Find out what you can do to make it go as smoothly as possible.

In addition to keeping children and pets away from the work area, try not to distract or hover over your remodeling team so that they can work safely and efficiently.

A quick search online can provide insight on which top remodelers are in your area. As a homeowner, you also need to ask the right questions and communicate your specific requirements to the contractor, ensuring a smoother, more comfortable experience for everyone involved.

See how you can work with your contractor to ensure livable remodeling by following these tips.

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other appliances when the doors are open.

Fortunately, appliance makers offer products in multiple sizes and finishes to fit any space and design preference. Before you appliance shop, be sure to measure the spaces where the new pieces will reside in your kitchen. Further, keep in mind the overall scale of the room, too. If your kitchen is small, a massive refrigerator will overwhelm the space, even if designated cutout for the fridge is big enough to accommodate a large one.

Brighten up Choosing lighter colors and finishes is the easiest, most cost-effective way to make any space look bigger. If you’ve already addressed the cabinets, you can further expand the

visual feel of the kitchen by painting walls a light color. Replace dark floors and counters with brighter colors and upgrade faucets, cabinet hardware and light fixtures to be brighter and more reflective.

Finally, try adding under-cabinet lighting above

work spaces. Not only will task lighting put more illumination where you need it most when working in the kitchen, but when combined with abundant natural light from skylights it will enhance the overall effect of a lighter, brighter and bigger space.

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Crest Plaza/701 W. Townline, Creston Office 641-782-7197 Broker: Stew Stewart www.stewartrealtyia.com “the Real Estate People”

HOMES

$$357,500

Beautifully restored colonial home with mature trees, flower gardens & winding stone pathways with stone accent walls. Fenced yard with plenty of outdoor areas for entertaining. Two-car attached garage & three-car detached heated garage.This home has 5 BR & 6 BA. Kitchen features period slate countertops with built-ins and commercial sixburner convection gas stove & SS refrigeration/freezer unit. Built-in hot tub room opens to stone & flower gardens. Bar & game room in LL with office & wine cellar. Call soon for your showing!

104 S. Park St. Creston, IA REDUCED

$$384,900

4 BR on the main floor with a hug huge living room. Large dining room open to kitchen, overlooking the park and lake. Two full BA and two half BA. Large master BR with walk-thru closet and large master BA with whirlpool tub & double shower. Custom remodel in 2004 with new siding, windows & floor heat with central air. Mature trees & landscaped areas on 1 1/2 acres.

907 E. Irving Creston, IA

$116,900

Large ranch home with 1624 Sq. Ft. of living space. This home has 2 BR and 2 BA, huge living room & a large family room.

Washer/dryer, stove and refrigerator included. Lots of mature trees on a large, level, corner lot.

90 N.Sycamore St. 909 Creston, IA Cr REDUCED

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$$46,500

Large 3 BR, 2 BA home located in north Creston.

Large lot with a detached 2 car garage. Lots of upgrades, including 2 new furnaces with central air. Good location. Close to high school.

1000 W. Jefferson Creston, IA

$47,500

Rent it or live on one level & rent the other. Current rent is $575. for each unit. Two BR on first level and possible 3 BR on second level. Tankless water heater, upgraded electrical with separate meters, forced air & baseboard heating. Roof replaced six years ago. Main floor has been remodeled. Income producing property!

QUIET HARBOR

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306 S. Birch Creston, IA

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$13,900

3 BR & a BA on each floor. Nice size dining room, living room and enclosed front porch. Yard is partially fenced with chain link fence. This property is now under auction terms. Auction dates are 11-7-16.

Contact Stewart Realty for more information.

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Solid, clean 3 BR home. Newer laminate flooring in dining room & new carpet in 3rd BR. Home has a unique butler pantry & a large open front porch with a nice white vinyl railing.

839 Quiet Harbor Creston, IA

811 Golden Shores Creston, IA

$25,000

Two BR, 2 BA home is move in ready. Lots of living space & open kitchen layout. Large, 1 car garage with plenty of storage & rear deck for privacy. Large storage shed. Located in Quiet Harbor, water, sewer, trash, snow removal & mowing is all done for you, included in lot rent. Buyer must be pre approved by Aladdin Mgt.

$198,500

Location- Location - An acreage so conveniently located doesn’t come along very often. Located close to town and the Golf Course.

Enough room for horses, dogs, kids- whatever you desire.

612 W. Mills Creston, IA

$149,000

Great investment opportunity in this four-plex apartment which has 2-Two BR and 2-One BR units. Three apartments remodeled and have high efficiency ground source heating & cooling. Three units currently in service. The basement apartment has two large BR and would be great for owner/occupancy. Plenty of room for off street parking.

COMMERCIAL

1429 US Hwy. 34 Creston, IA

MULTI FAMILY

ACREAGES

Three BR, 3 BA home has lots of potential. About seven miles north of Creston off Green Valley Road. This acreage has about 7.7 acres with a brick home & full basement, 1608 Square Feet of living space on each floor with huge living room & fireplace on both levels. Newer roof, new furnace & central air. Seller will install a new septic system.

509 N. Oak St. Creston, IA

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$75,600

Huge, open kitchen with a large sunroom & dining area. Lots of light & plenty of cabinets, bar in kitchen. Rear deck & a large, 2 car attached garage. Large master BR with hot tub & shower. Excellent condition & move in ready. Located in a senior housing court. Buyer must be approved by Aladdin Mgt.

2640 330th St. Creston, IA

$175,000

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700 Davis Ave. Corning, IA

$57,500

Corning Main Street building. New facade, paint and tuck pointing makes this stately building look inviting! New roof coating in 2013.

Come and take a look and see what you envision. About 1600 SqFt in front area and about 800 Sqft in rear office.

WE HAVE THE EXPERIENCE YOU NEED WHEN BUYING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE Stew Stewart 641-344-1347

Jewel Baseley 641-344-6058

Becky Barker 641-202-6655

Donna Marlin 515-401-8057

Roger Saxton 641-202-1260