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MLS# 10879855 - 906 34th Street, Peru FEATURED PROPERTY This fabulous home in an idyllic North Peru locale is near shopping, schools, & easy access to I-80. First floor features a handsome entrance hall which leads to the great room with vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, formal dining room, and spacious kitchen with stainless appliances & eating area. First floor primary suite with en suite and large walk-in closet and beautiful open staircase leads to second floor bedrooms with full bath. Enjoy the privacy of the professionally landscaped fenced in yard, and deck off dining area. You’ll love the 3-car garage, full basement, open concept but plenty of private space for remote learning and working!

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Upgrade your home’s exterior (StatePoint) Will you be completing outdoor home renovation projects this season?

To maximize your investment, consider these project ideas, which combine beauty and long-lasting performance:

A COMPLETE ROOFING SYSTEM You don’t have to wait for leaks to appear before you consider a new roof. Missing, damaged or curling shingles are not only an eyesore, they can also be signs of leaks to come. The age of your roof itself can be a guide as to when it’s time to consider an upgrade -- homeowner’s insurance companies generally assume an asphalt shingle roof will last about 20 years.

SMART LANDSCAPING Landscaping is a fundamental aspect of curb appeal. A beautiful design has the power to boost your home’s resale value. What’s more, certain landscape choices may last longer and can even potenWhen it comes to beauty tially protect the structure of and performance, a new roof your home. can be one of the best investments you make for your Make the smart and envi- home, that is if you select duronmentally-conscious choice rable products that will proof sticking with native spe- tect your family for years to cies, which are more likely to come. Homeowners should thrive and grow a strong root know that they don’t have to foundation, helping protect sacrifice style for strength and your property in the event of durability. For example, new flooding. Select fire-resistant Timberline HDZ shingles plants that can also act as buf- from GAF, North America’s fers during high winds. largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, com-

bine the style, class and design of America’s best-selling shingles (Timberline HD with even better protection thanks to a new innovation called LayerLock technology. The technology offers contractors a faster, more precise installation and ultimately, better strength and performance of the roofing shingles.

limit. The brand’s shingles that feature LayerLock technology, such as HDZ, qualify for this warranty when installed with four qualifying GAF accessories.

DURABLE WINDOWS Today’s high-performance window options can dramatically improve your home’s energy efficiency, provide better sound-proofing and weather resistance, and offer tilt-in capabilities for easier cleaning and maintenance. Some manufacturers offer customization options with regards to grille patterns, window shape, interior and exterior frame colors and glass types, making it easy to find options that complement your home’s style while providing performance features you value.

For greater peace of mind, homeowners should also consider complete roofing systems (shingles and accessories) with a strong warranty.

Just be sure to check the fine print, especially if you live in an area with high winds.

While many roofing products do come with wind warranties, there are often caveats with regard to wind speed limitations. Timberline HDZ shingles come with an availThis season, make smart able GAF WindProven limited wind warranty, the first wind home upgrades that offer you warranty for roofing shingles both greater curb appeal and with no maximum wind speed greater peace of mind.

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Peru – Great starter or rental property, Cherry – Wonderful 2-bedroom, 1-bath Sheffield – Private country farm features Mendota – Spacious farmette with 3-bedroom, 1-bath home. ranch home with 1-car garage. log home with 4 bedrooms, & more.

5-bedroom, 3-bath home on 12+ acres. #10884468 $59,500 #10884286 $110,000 #10882648 $631,000 #10882576 $269,900

LaSalle – Lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bath home LaSalle – Affordable 2-bedroom home Peru – Large 3-bedroom brick ranch Henry – Great location for this 3-bedroom with 2-car attached garage. with 2-car garage on corner lot. home with 3-car garage. home with seasonal views. #10882203 $159,900 #10882046 $59,500 #10878037 $181,900 #10877627 $36,500

LaSalle – One story, 3-bedroom hm with LaSalle – Remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bath Henry – Spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5 baths Oglesby – Recently rehabbed 2-bedroom large yard & deck. home with large back yard. cedar sided ranch home. home with 2-car garage. #10877561 $49,900 #10877487 $59,000 #10877332 $114,900 #10876949 $129,900

Oglesby – Well kept 3-bedroom, 2-bath LaSalle – Immaculate remodeled Spring Valley – Open floor plan 4-bedroom, LaSalle – Well constructed 3-bedroom, duplex home with private back yard.

3-bedroom home with patio to garage.

1.5 story home with 2-car garage.

3.5 baths brick ranch home on double lot. #10861411 $159,900 #10859639 $154,900 #10853460 $299,900 #10852926 $249,900

Peru – Well cared for 3-bedroom, 2-bath, Peru – Great income potential in this Hennepin – Move in ready with 2 Oglesby – Move in ready 2-bedroom 2,400 sq. foot ranch style home. spacious 2 unit, 4-bedroom home. bedrooms, main level laundry. home with full basement. #10840699 $199,000 #10836998 $92,000 #10829924 $79,500 #10824815 $159,900 8 October/November 2020 | Illinois Valley Homes | A NewsTribune Publication

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LaSalle – Move right into this 3-bedroom, LaSalle – Character & charm in this LaSalle – Affordable 2-unit, 4-bedroom Streator – Affordable 4-bedroom, 2-bath 1.5-baths home with front porch.

4-bedroom, 4-bath brick home. vinyl sided building. corner lot with covered porch. #10817960 $79,900 #10804148 $360,000 #10797505 $67,000 #10787929 $44,500

Spring Valley – Lovely 3-4 bedroom, Princeton – Custom 4-bedroom, 3.5-baths Oglesby – Nice 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Peru – New construction ½ duplex with 1.5-baths spacious home with front porch. ranch home located on 6.24 acres. mobile home with shed.

2100 sq. ft & 2 bedrooms. #10785320 $129,000 #10782439 $529,000 #10782286 $16,900 #10781103 $350,000

Peru – New construction ½ duplex with 2 Oglesby – Exquisite bed & breakfast LaSalle - Premier location, custom built Princeton – Beautiful prairie style home bedrooms, 3 season room. home with custom themed suites.

4-bedroom, 3,922 sq. ft. home. with 6 bedrooms, 4 baths. #10781099 $350,000 #10773613 $599,000 #10713311 $528,500 #10711654 $259,900

Mendota – Adorable 3-bedroom, 2-bath LaSalle – Brick 2-bedroom ranch home Henry – Move in ready in this 2-bedroom LaRose – Very nice updated 2-bedroom ranch home with garage. with eat-in kitchen. stucco home. home #10706380 $118,000 #10688676 $119,900 #10675862 $65,000 #10672061 $56,000

LaSalle – Lovely 4-bedroom, 3-bath brick LaSalle – Custom 4-bedroom, 4-bath LaSalle – Immaculate 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 home with open living room. dream home with gourmet kitchen. baths home in excellent condition. #10668892 $115,500 #10622824 $499,000 #10619753 $149,900

Spring Valley – Nice quality built 3-bedroom ranch home on .72 acre lot. #10597562 $274,000

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Henry – High traffic location, priced to sell, maintenance free exterior. #10853283 $69,500

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Cherry – Well maintained building, corner lot, updated office space. #10530151 $69,500

McNabb – Well maintained bar/restaurant, outdoor fenced patio area. #10516373 $110,000

Peru – Potential in this 17,424 sq ft building, freight elevator, loading dock. #10415991 $105,900

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THIS IS PRICELESS!!! As Victorian and elegant but cozy as it gets! 4 BR, 2 BA completely restored down to the final details stunning home~1st floor laundry - 1 car garage, gorgeous landscape.

TOTAL SECLUSION in this 1300 sq ft. Chateau style home - 2 BR/2 BA with 2 fireplaces deck, 2 ponds, furnace and a/c 2 years old. 20’ x 28’ garage - change your address and lifestyle in this wonder!

3-4 Bedroom country farmette, 1.5 car detached garage, 3rd building, plus a Morton building connected to the house with a breezeway, 3 grain bins on the property - this type doesn’t come along often.

FULLY REMODELED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM - 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath duplex with a full basement, off street parking, and a nice concrete patio to enjoy your morning or evening beverage! Granite countertops, new flooring throughout - one small dog accepted.

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The smarter way to buy a home (BPT) - Are you considering buying a home? Are you looking for a way to buy without depleting your savings? If so, you should know there are ways to qualify for a mortgage sooner than you think and for less. Insured low down payment mortgages are affordable and safe loan options that are offered by most lenders and help homebuyers achieve this goal. A low down payment mortgage with private mortgage insurance (MI) in particular is a great timetested option that has helped more than 1.3 million families qualify for a home sooner than they otherwise could.

So, how does MI work, and how much can it really save you?

THE 20% DOWN PAYMENT MYTH If you’ve been putting off buying a home in order to save up a 20% down payment, there is good news: it

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You are not alone. While almost 80% of homebuyers think a 20% down payment is required, the fact is the average first-time homebuyer who obtains a mortgage puts just 6% down.

How is this possible? While there are several low down payment mortgage options available, conventional loans with private MI have been borrowers’ preferred loan choice for a number of years.

Private MI is a smart way to get into a home sooner, saving the borrower time, and potentially money, considering that home prices may move up over time, so waiting could cost the borrower more in the long run.

HOW DOES AN INSURED MORTGAGE WORK? Private MI can help a borrower with much less than a 20% down payment qualify

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Unlike government-insured mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), private MI cancels after 20% equity is established either through payments or home price appreciation.

When the MI is cancelled, your monthly mortgage bill goes down.

WHEN TO BUY A HOME? The right time to purchase a home is different for everyone, especially nowadays.

But as we adapt to a changing world, it is important to know that MI continues to help borrowers achieve

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homeownership, and it is possible to benefit from historically low mortgage interest rates and buy a house without exhausting your savings. In fact, a recent report from U.S. Mortgage Insurers found that MI has helped more than 33 million families become homeowners over the past 60+ years without putting down 20%. You can find how many people in your state used private MI to purchase their home in the last year by accessing that same report. Interest rates are at an all-time low and millions of people continue to achieve the dream of homeownership thanks to private MI. To learn more about how private MI compares to other low down payment options, visit LowDownPaymentFacts.org.

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How a smart home can help you save money

(BPT) - Hundreds of millions of people have sheltered in place as governments issue executive orders to help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, many homes are becoming a fortress against the virus, a makeshift school, an office outpost and a daycare facility. As homeowners continue to spend more time at home with the appliances and lights on, they are looking for ways to optimize the efficiency of their homes.

expense to a family’s monthly budget.

SO WHERE CAN A HOMEOWNER LOOK TO CUT BACK? When thinking of a smart home, some people might just think of cool, connected gadgets that make life easier or more convenient. However, many smart-home solutions are becoming part of sustainable living, and they can save you money along the way.

ever, heating and cooling can account for nearly half of a family’s monthly utility budget. A smart thermostat, like the Honeywell Home T9 thermostat, can reduce this cost by tailoring to your temperature preferences during the day and at night. By adding smart room sensors to your most popular rooms, you can deliver the right temperature to the right room at the right time. Look for trusted brands that are Energy Star certified.

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Featured Property 1222 Elliott Lane, Princeton, Illinois MLS#10879124 $287,500 Impressive 5 BR, 2.5 Bath home with 3-car attached garage on over half an acre in desirable Timber Ridge location! Spacious MBR Suite on main level with Master Bath. Living room has 10’ ceilings and gas log fireplace with open floor plan to the kitchen for enjoying family gatherings. Four more bedrooms and full bath are upstairs.

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