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MLS # 10505367 - 223 W Park Avenue Princeton $460,000 FEATURED PROPERTY

A Home of Distinction. A pristinely restored, historical home. No expenses were spared to return this home to its previous grandeur. Located near Court House Circle in Princeton with three full floors and a full usable basement, this 4-5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home has 4345 square feet of elegant living.

See listing on page 31

Three inexpensive home maintenance projects that could save your thousands PAGE 6

Sophisticated kitchen design for a stately aesthetic

Embrace timeless design elements

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Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC 1221 North Main Street Princeton • Illinois • 61356 • 815-875-1221 illinoisvalleyhomeshow.com

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2567 Shaw Rd. - WEST BROOKLYN $341,000 - 33 Acres (MOL) #10528341

608 W Cleveland - SPRING VALLEY $75,000 2 BR - 1 Bath #10570959

914 N. Pleasant - PRINCETON $89,500 2 BR - 2 Baths #10520307

Lot for Sale with Well & Outbuilding (next to Indian Hills Golf Course) 515 E. Fellows - DIXON $92,250 3 BR - 2 Baths #10528557

144 E. Cleveland - SPRING VALLEY $87,500 3 BR - 1 Bath #10525914

1725 East St. - TISKILWA $35,000 1 Acre - Well - Outbldg #10556575

9468 East St. - TISKILWA $440,000 Indian Hills Golf Club #10546144

15575 N. 1400 St. - WYANET $189,900 Home - 8.81 Acres #10569098

400 E. First - TISKILWA $4,500 Needs lots of TLC #10473467

123 N. Linn - PRINCETON $99,500 3 BR - 2 baths #10570719

47 Catalina Dr. - PUTNAM $2,500 Lake Thunderbird Lot #10538549

204 E. Elm Place - PRINCETON $139,900 4 BR - 1 Bath #10524653

510 South First - PRINCETON $74,900 3 BR - 2 Baths #10555692

109 N. Memorial - OHIO $39,900 5-6 Unit Apartments #10079617

913 W. Farnham - PRINCETON $107,000 4 BR - 1 Bath #10555878

225 E. Farnham - SHEFFIELD $119,000 2 BR - 2 Baths #10565205

1630 Deerfield Road - PRINCETON $275,000 3 BR - 2 Baths #10387095

1018 N. Gosse Blvd - PRINCETON $70,000 3 BR - 1 Bath #10258545

Railroad Avenue W. - PRINCETON $30,000 Lot - .13 acre #10461089

19153 - 2900 N. Avenue - OHIO $135,000 - Call for details.

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1920 Hillview Dr. - PRINCETON $29,500 Mobile Home 4 BR - 2 Baths #10573623

302 N. Pine - BUDA $50,000 2 BR - 1 Bath #10359799

136 W. Farnham - SHEFFIELD $68,900 3 BR - 1 Bath #10572286

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The best defense is a good offense

3 inexpensive home maintenance projects that could save you thousands (BPT) - Routine maintenance: two words that likely evoke eye rolls, exasperated sighs and dread for most homeowners who read, hear or even think about them. However, they’re also a homeowner’s best line of defense when it comes to protecting their most important investment - their home.

“Many homeowners insurance policyholders are choosing higher deductibles because it lowers their insurance costs,” said Christopher O’Rourke, Mercury Insurance vice president of property claims. “This means, however, that if they need to make a claim then their outof-pocket costs will be higher.

So, the best claim is the one you don’t have to make, because you’ve taken the time to ensure your property is properly maintained. And the good news is that it generally costs much less than paying a deductible.”

So, with that in mind, here are three inexpensive projects that could save you a lot of money in the long run.

INSPECT PLUMBING CONNECTIONS, APPLIANCE HOSES AND PIPES FOR LEAKS. Refrigerators with icemakers or water dispensers, dishwashers and washing machines all have hoses that connect to your water supply. If these hoses wear out, blister or crack, or the connections loosen, they can cause leaks that can cause a lot of damage to your home and appliances. Replace these hoses with steel-braided hoses because they are less likely to fail and can be purchased at your local hardware store for around $20.

Consult your owner’s manual for hose specifications and recommended replacement intervals.

Periodically inspect the pipes under your kitchen and

bathroom sinks for leaks.

Also, if there’s a bathroom in your home that’s seldom used, turn the faucets on and off, and flush the toilet once a week to ensure water continues flowing through the pipes properly.

“Oftentimes, people will notice a brown spot on the ceiling, bulge in the wall or swelling cabinets - all indicators of water build-up or leaks - and most homeowners policies don’t cover long-term leaks,” said O’Rourke. “It’s

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important to address these things as soon as possible because they can create extensive damage if left untreated.”

If you suspect you may have a leak, but the source isn’t easily accessible, time is of the essence. The average cost to hire a plumber is about $300, which is less than the potential amount of damage an untreated leak might cause.

CLEAN DRYER DUCTS AND VENTS. According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to 15,050 home fires involving clothes dryers and washing machines in 2014, which is the most recent data available.

It’s important to empty your dryer’s lint filter after each use because lint is highly flammable. Combined with the high heat given off during a tumble cycle, this is a recipe for disaster. Lint also accumulates in dryer ducts and vents. While they take a bit more effort and knowhow to clean, it’s just as important to do this at least

once a year.

Unfortunately, one Mercury policyholder learned this the hard way.

“Our insured’s dryer was about 12 years old and its vents had never been cleaned,” said O’Rourke.

“The resulting fire caused $300,000 in damage to her home, which she was forced to leave for 10 months. Insurance helps cover material losses, but you can’t put a price on lost memories or having your life turned upside down.”

The average cost of a proto make it easier to detect fessional dryer vent cleaning potential problem areas. You is less than $200. can do this by attaching a cleaning tool to your garden VISUALLY INSPECT YOUR hose or renting a pressure HOME’S EXTERIOR. washer. Costs will vary deMake a point of walking pending on which option you the perimeter of your home choose, but start as low as to look for cracks, chips or holes in the facade and loose $20.

Windows are another poshingles on the roof. Impertential danger zone for leaks, fections like these can be so be sure to check the conaccess points for unwanted dition of your weather stripwater to enter the home, which can cause rot, mold or ping, as well as look for chips and cracks. structural damage.

Consult a professional to If your exterior walls are determine next steps if you coated with built-up dirt find damages to your home’s and debris, wash them first exterior.

O’Rourke also recommends speaking with your insurance agent to learn more about where to clean, what to replace and when to consult a professional before it’s too late. “Another suggestion is to consider hiring an inspector to help identify areas of risk. Most people only do this before buying or selling a home, but you don’t want to wait until it’s too late,” said O’Rourke.

Taking care of your property now with these simple maintenance tips could save you time and money in the long run.

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Ottawa – Spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5 baths home with 2-car garage. #10579096 $250,000

Spring Valley – Lovely 5+ acre setting LaSalle – Great open floor plan in this for this spacious 3-bedroom brick home. 1-story, 2-bedroom home. $69,900 #10579026 $275,000 #10576260

Spring Valley – Lovely 3-4 bedroom home on large landscaped lot. #10571895 $298,900

Peru – Priced to sell 3-bedroom, 2-bath Dalzell – Well maintained 2-bedroom LaSalle – Spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with enclosed porch. spacious home. brick ranch home. $50,000 #10568578 #10570016 $89,900 #10569011 $179,900

Peru – Lovely 3-bedroom, 2.5 baths home with cathedral ceiling. #10565505 $289,000

Peru – Multi-family dwelling, 1-2 Peru – Great investment in this 2-unit, Peru – Well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bedroom each, front porch. bedroom units, separate utilities.

2-bath brick ranch home $149,000 #10561121 #10565400 $89,900 #10562961 $154,900

Utica – Renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath 2-story home with original staircase. #10560885 $119,000

Peru – Well maintained 3-bedroom LaSalle – Updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on corner lot. home on 2 lots on corner. $94,900 #10559839 $219,500 #10558077

LaSalle – Adorable 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with open floor plan. #10553185 $60,000

Spring Valley – Affordable 3-bedroom, Hennepin – Lovely 4-bedroom home Seneca – Equity in this 3-bedroom nestled in woods on 9.5 acres.

1.5 baths home on corner lot. raised ranch home on 2+/- acres. $299,500 #10549064 #10549450 $149,900 #10549199 $122,900

Oglesby – Great location for this 2-unit, 3 bedrooms each, nice kitchen. #10576031 $103,000

Tiskilwa – Updated 4-bedroom, 2-story home with porch on .83 acres. #10556584 $149,900

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Ottawa – Lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bath home totally renovated on corner lot. #10542548 $179,000

LaSalle – Neat & clean 2-bedroom, LaSalle – Spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath Ladd – New construction, 4 bedrooms, home on corner lot.

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2 baths, open floor plan. $64,900 #10534139 #10541221 $62,900 #10541213 $130,000

Henry – Great 3-bedroom home with enclosed front porch. #10533660 $75,000

LaSalle – Unique property, 3-bedroom LaSalle – Nice & neat 2-bedroom home with spacious living room. home with 4+ car garage. $55,000 #10531451 $189,900 #10531272

Peru – Well maintained 3-bedroom ranch home, updated kitchen. #10529120 $120,000

Utica – Move right into this 4-bedroom, 2.5 baths home with fireplace. #10526639 $169,900

Ladd – Well cared for 2-bedroom home with new furnace. #10522064 $79,900

Spring Valley – Spacious 3-bedroom brick & cedar home on 5.85 acres. #10521511 $174,900

Peru – Well maintained 2-bedroom home on corner lot, 2-car garage. #10519522 $69,500

LaSalle – Must see 3-bedroom home on large corner lot, bay window. #10519254 $124,900

Princeton – Immaculate 3-4 bedroom home with foyer & marble tile. #10519018 $279,900

Utica – Excellent condition 2-bedroom Wenona – Potential in this 4-bedroom villa in Grand Bear Resort. home on 2 lots. #10514779 $83,500 #10514735 $119,900

Peru – Vinyl sided 1.5-story, 2-bedroom home with heated garage. #10511131 $69,900

Ottawa – Well maintained 4-bedroom Oglesby – Spacious 3-bedroom ranch LaSalle – Spacious 4-bedroom, home with vaulted ceiling. country ranch with open floor plan.

3.5-baths duplex with 2-car garage. $219,500 #10501801 #10507241 $143,500 #10502256 $199,500

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Oglesby – New construction ranch with 3 bedrooms & open floor plan. #10491169 $239,900

Peru – Quality abounds in this exquisite 2-story, 5-bedroom home. #10485234 $395,000

Ottawa – Character in this 2-bedroom home with hardwood floors. #10483872 $138,500

Granville – Very nice 3-bedroom home Ottawa – Great opportunity with this 2-bedroom home with pool. on large scenic lot. $28,600 #10482311 $149,900 #10476550

Dalzell – Good investment for this 3-unit building with carport. #10474516 $83,900

DePue – Steady income in this 2-unit LaSalle – Spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath Henry – Cute 1-2 bedroom home on home with open foyer & fireplace. apartment in downtown area. corner lot with fenced yard. $219,500 #10462366 #10465076 $49,900 #10462896 $55,000

LaSalle – Cute 2-bedroom home with hardwood floors & 2-car garage. #10461480 $94,000

LaSalle – Open floor plan, 2-story, McNabb – Nice 3-bedroom home with hardwood floors & sunroom.

4-bedroom home with oak staircase. $118,900 #10459683 $265,000 #10455281

Peru – Room to grow in this 5-bedroom, Utica – Neat 3-bedroom ranch home 2-bath home with fenced area. on 1+ acre scenic lot, newer roof. #10485035 $156,000 #10484612 $214,000

Princeton – Restored 4-bedroom, 2.5 baths brick home on large lot. #10474991 $149,000

Putnam – Lovely 3-bedroom, 3-bath lake front home with fireplace. #10451183 $269,900

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Simple steps to keep your second home safe from costly repairs (BPT) - Whether it’s a cabin up north, a villa down south or a quaint cottage near family, many people in the United States own second homes. You spend time at these vacation properties during some seasons, but for much of the year they remain empty. That’s why it’s important to take precautions to ensure your property and belongings stay safe even when you’re not there.

Not only are vacation homes a target for thieves, but empty homes are often vulnerable to the elements and the unexpected. For example, can you imagine the damage that a water leak

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why water is a top concern for owners of second homes while away. One simple solution is the Phyn Plus: Smart water assistant + shutoff. This intelligent device is installed on the main water line after the meter by an authorized Uponor Pro Squad team plumbing expert. Once installed, it uses programmed data and learns the home’s water-use habits, so it can proactively detect leaks and water problems in real time.

to make your property appear to be lived in. If they think someone is home, they’re more likely to stay away.

To create the appearance of a lived-in house, stop mail and newspaper deliveries immediately. Nothing screams “empty house” like a few weeks’ worth of papers at the front door. Next, keep the lawn mowed and trim the landscape, so the home is well maintained and doesn’t have overgrown shrubs where criminals can hide. Finally, alert a trusted neighbor that you’ll be gone, so they can keep an eye on things.

Don’t know anyone nearby?

Or is the property isolated?

Consider hiring a property manager to check on the house periodically.

CONSISTENTLY MONITOR WATER USE Even small water leaks can cause big damage, and if you’re not living in a home, that damage can multiply quickly. From leaks that cause terrible mold growth to burst pipes that flood entire floors, it’s easy to see

curity system with an app or program for easy remote monitoring. With a live-monitor feature, you can check your home at any time. Additionally, programmable lights that turn on at set times inside give the illusion of people being home, and motion lights outdoors eliminate dark corners.

If a change is detected, you are alerted through a smart app on your phone, so you can take appropriate next steps. Phyn Plus will even shut off the water when an emergency is detected. You then can monitor or turn the water back on from any remote location. Learn more at www.phyn.com/installation.

Finally, you might consider registering your home as vacant with the local police.

Some cities offer a free service where an officer will come periodically to check your home while you’re away. Keep in mind this might not be available in your area and there may be a time limit for how long you can request these checks, but it’s worthwhile to call your local law enforcement and ask.

IMPLEMENT MULTIPLE SECURITY MEASURES Of course, you want to ensure you secure all doors, windows and other points of entry. But to really keep tabs on your second home, consider investing in a se-

Put worries aside and keep your second home safe and secure by following these simple steps. That way you can feel confident that every time you visit your vacation property, you can enjoy it to the fullest.

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All brick and Updated 3 bedroom home with attached 15x27 garage & storage shed.

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All units have separate utilities. The three bedroom unit features living room, family room and a fireplace.

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From siding and garage door to the landscape and patio, there are many opportunities to refresh the outside of your home for style and function. The top trends of 2020 are all about bringing fresh ideas to tired spaces, updating with the latest product innovations, and ensuring your exterior gets as much love as the interior of your home.

INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING With a strong desire to expand living space, homeowners are investing in decks and patios that have a seamless flow from indoor to outdoor.

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Embrace timeless design elements

(BPT) - As trends transition in and out of style, an understanding of what takes a space beyond temporary can help achieve a truly timeless design. Whether it’s blending the past with the present for a new take on traditional, or

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tastes. Consider a stately stone fireplace to ground the space, or tasteful, yet surprising elements, such as lacquered cherry wood walls or scalloped wainscoting. For CLASSIC CUES an overall cultivated tone, Invite the past to the present, blending influences from add worldly accents such the Edwardian Era and sensi- as a decorative sculpture to bilities from the Machine Age create a visually striking and self-assured focal point, then for timeless appeal. Incorporate a modern revival of clas- position dramatic uplighting, sic forms with the Invari Bath giving it an almost regal air.

Collection by Brizo. Subtle OUTLASTING ELEMENTS design elements display Take time to curate a space intricate craftsmanship in without granting trends too every graceful nuance, from much influence, whether it hand-assembled linchpin joints to finely ridged coining be a patient search for an antique mirror or a large-scale for an artisanal touch. Finpainting that boasts modern, ishing details, such as black crystal knob handles, elevate yet classic styles for a transitional effect. Make design the overall look, bringing adornment into a space with- decisions that lend versatility across aesthetics, from out excess. built-in, vaulted bookshelves in the living room, to lustrous QUIET CONFIDENCE tile flooring in the bath space A sense of poise and purfor a clean, polished look. pose helps to achieve an Where possible, maintain a ageless aesthetic. Select persense of forethought and infectly scaled furnishings that corporate decor that is easily enhance the design, while adaptable. Elements such as also serving an intentional role. Opt for fewer, more dis- elegant pendant lighting or lush linens can be updated tinguished elements that can easily to fit current trends. easily transform to changing beige, then accent the clean canvas with quintessential jewel tones for stately elegance.

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Winter is coming: Be prepared for costly, damaging storms

(BPT) - Winter weather is difficult to predict. Use these tips to help protect your home from the costly damage winter storms can bring.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR ROOF  Keep your gutters clear.

This keeps ice from accumulating and backing up under the shingles.  Trim trees year-round so branches don’t fall on your house.  Worn-out, missing or damaged siding and roof flashing can let water and ice into your home. Be vigilant and replace them.  If your chimney is lean-

ing or the mortar has seen better days, get it repaired.

PREVENT ICE DAMS  Eliminate heat sources under the roof, such as lights and heaters in the attic, that can contribute to thawing.  Keep the attic cool and ventilated to stop or slow the refreezing cycle.  Consult a roofing professional to remove snow or standing water before an ice dam can form.  Invest in a roof rake, a tool that allows you to stand on the ground and safely brush snow off the roof.

 Avoid trying to chip any ice dams off your roof, as you could damage the roof.

Ask a roof specialist for help instead.  Talk with your roof specialist about sealing the roof deck with a moisture barrier.

PREVENT WATER DAMAGE  Ventilate the attic and insulate the attic floor to stop warm air in the house from melting snow and ice on the roof.

in the home’s outer walls and foundation. Holes left by cable installation can also leave pipes exposed.  Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to let warm air circulate around pipes.  Trickle water from faucets connected to pipes that run through unheated or unprotected spaces.

 Wrap exposed pipes with insulation sleeves or 2 inches of Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-listed heat tape.

 Locate the home’s main water valve - typically in the basement or outside near the curb - so you can turn water off quickly if a pipe does burst.

 Caulk cracks and holes

 If you leave the house

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unoccupied for an extended period, shut off the water and have a professional drain the system. Turn the heat down, but don’t turn it off.

Safety guidelines are not intended to be all inclusive, but are provided for your consideration. Please use your own judgment to determine what safety features/procedures should be used in each unique situation.

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