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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

BEAUTIFUL RIVERFRONT HOME!

2609 E. Hill Drive, Rock Falls Beautiful Riverfront Home! 4 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2,400 sq. ft. 102’ Seawall, large boat house with 32’ top deck. Spacious gourmet kitchen. Main floor master suite with 2 walk-ins and private bath. 3-Season room. Gorgeous river views from almost every room.

$375,000

MLS#09877537

Contact Team Jim & Tim to schedule a showing!

Jim Cesarek 815-716-0976 Tim McCaslin 815-716-7653 sold@jimandtim.com www.jimandtim.com

110 E. LYNN BLVD. STERLING, IL 61081 • (815) 625-3722

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732 N Dixon Ave, Dixon

3BR ranch in NE Dixon w/partially finished basement, large yard, 1 car attached, 1 car

208 S Sycamore St, Franklin Grove Move in ready 3BR 2 story home.

Significantly updated, w/detached 2 car garage - call today! $91,800

detached garages. $114,900 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

803 E BUFFALO ST, POLO

403 S 4TH ST, OREGON

This 5BR 4.5BA home has it all!

Custom built w/finished basement, 3 car attached garage & awesome pool area!

Lovely 4BR 3BA Victorian style home. Gorgeous woodwork w/many updates plus pool & carriage house!

$349,000 CALL NANCY FRITTS: 440-3369

110 W Webster St, Polo

Quality 3 bedroom 3 bath ranch Spacious with open floorplan & Partially finished basement $127,500

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

Call Karen Didier: 973-2686

700 S Griswold St, Woosung

2 S Mason, Amboy

$184,000 CALL PATT GJONOLA: 973-7997

Spacious converted church! Wide open, & remodeling started. Once finished, could be 4-5BR 2.5BA! $79,900

Remodeled 3BR home. Updates include: new kitchen, flooring, roof, water heater, electrical & plumbing. $69,900

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

538 N Jones Ave, Amboy

216 Adams St, Savanna

Great 4BR 2.5BA ranch w/finished basement. New roof & 2 car attached garage. $139,000

Adorable 2BR home in gorgeous condition.

Hardwood & ceramic tile floors, room for attic expansion. Broker Owned. $52,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Call Jim Smith: 288-6229

1017 Idlewild, Dixon

Hidden Treasure! Unique 4BR 2BA in gorgeous, private location. Immaculately clean & much bigger than it looks! $134,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

524 Palmyra Rd, Dixon Spectacular custom built home on 1.5 ac just outside Dixon. Amazing 50x80 outbuilding, inground pool, 3 car att. gar. $579,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

221 W Everett St, Dixon Great commercial location w/parking lot & lighted sign. Corner of Everett & Peoria. Zoned B-1, Realtor Owned. $102,900

Call Jim Smith: 288-6229

1400 Farley Rd, Sterling

Gorgeous, custom home in Woodlawn area!

4BR 3.5BA w/finished basement, lovely décor, 3 car att. garage, prof. landscape! $299,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

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907 College Ave, Dixon

351 Penrose Rd, Dixon

Great 2BR home w/everything on 1 floor. Newer windows, plus 2 year old roof & furnace $66,000

Lovely 2+ acre building site on the

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Lot 249 Upland Ave, Dixon Lovely corner lot in White Oaks w/Rock River view. Approx. 1.45 acre, perfectly treed, walkout construction possible. $35,000

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

White Oaks Subdivision

4096 W Timber Ln, Dixon

Gorgeous & bright 3BR 3BA walkout ranch w/remodeled kitchen, vaulted

corner of Penrose & Peek Home Rd-

ceilings & awesome deck! $289,500

ready to build your dream home? $49,900

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

403 W Oregon St, Polo

3BR 2.5BA walkout ranch in desirable Grand Detour subdivision. On approx.

1 wooded acre, attached garage. $129,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

701 4th Ave, Dixon

Wonderful building lot for your future dream home! Garage new in 2016 insulated & drywalled w/electric & concrete drive. $49,900

Lot 212 Riverside Dr, Dixon

Nice 2BR ranch in NW Dixon.

Partially finished basement, 2 car garage w/workshop. $98,900

Call Patt Gjonola 288-4648

Summer Special- Drastically Reduced!

Lovely 1 ac lot on the Rock River ready for your summer enjoyment!. $40,000

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

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Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

Bill Dempsey 815-631-4295

Nancy Fritts 815-440-3369

Karen Didier 815-973-2686

415 E Chamberlin St, Dixon

Classic 4BR 2BA family home in NE Dixon. Move in ready w/hardwood floors & large 2 car detached garage. $147,500

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

1401 Douglas Terrace, Dixon

Lovely 3BR 2BA ranch in quiet NE Dixon location. Move in ready w/2 car attached garage & fenced yard. $149,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Jim Smith 815-288-6229

Patt Gjonola 815-973-7997

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

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Learn to downsize before a move (MS)

Aging men and women often take inventory of their lives in an effort to focus on activities or lifestyle changes that can ensure happy retirements. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows there are some 76 million baby boomers — those people born between 1946 to 1964 — across the country. With the youngest of the boomers in their mid-50s and the majority having already reached retirement age, many boomers are trying to decide if it’s time to move out of their family homes and into smaller, more manageable abodes.

Many older adults find they do not need the same amount of space as they did when they had children living at home. Retirees and those on the cusp of retirement may find that downsizing is a smart financial move that frees up more time for recreation.

However, it can be challenging to cut down on living space and then deal with figuring out how to make furniture, belongings and stored items fit in more condensed areas.

Moving can be stressful even without having to cut down on prized items. Taking an inventory of belongings can help the process go smoothly.

Before moving, men and women can go room by room, making piles of items that will be kept, donated, sold, or discarded. This can be a tedious task, but it is necessary to avoid clutter in a new home.

People downsizing can attempt to sell items they do not need via newspaper classified sections or online classified sites. Appliances and furniture in excellent shape may fetch good prices. Any extra cash can be put toward buying new items that are size-appropriate for the smaller home.

Another way to clear out clutter is to sort duplicates from the stock of items. A person may no longer need multiple sets of dishes or silverware. If the move involves switching from a king-sized to a queen-sized bed, donate or trash bed linens that will no longer fit.

Pay close attention to kitchen and bathroom items, which tend to accumulate over time but might not be discarded when clearing a home of clutter.

People moving from a detached home to a condominium or a townhouse may learn that homeowner’s association fees cover everything from snow removal to lawn maintenance to pool upkeep. If so, it’s unnecessary to bring lawn and garden supplies.

Homeowners are advised to look at the floor plan of their new dwellings and pay attention to storage space. This can make it easier to plan ahead for what may fit, what will need to be purchased new and which storage solutions may be needed. Having a plan in place can make unpacking and settling in go smoothly. The organizing company Organize Me says that homeowners should consider how cabinets and closets will be used before moving in.

Downsizing can free up time and money. When done right, downsizing can make retirement easier and create more leisure time for retirees.

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$329,900

NEW LISTING

BY VICKIE GUTIERREZ

615 E. MORGAN ST., DIXON

Take a look at this charmer! A spacious 4 bedroom with 2.5 baths, it will accommodate everyone. 1st floor master bedroom with full bath, family room, main floor laundry, enclosed back porch and big garage for all the toys!

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10 unit apartment building outside of city limits. Brick exterior. 1 acre lot (+/-). Large parking lot, wall air conditioning units.

Boiler heat paid by landlord. Well and Septic.

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621 CARROLL AVE., DIXON

3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 car garage. Enclosed front porch on double lot with large fenced back yard. 2017 fresh painted interior & updated gas water heater, new plywood, some rafters & roof over bathroom & back porch. Bathroom gutted & all new plumbing, insulation spring 2018.

MLS#09949693

$85,000

605 COLLEGE AVE., DIXON

All 4 one bedroom apartments were redone 4 years ago. Each unit has it’s own water heater, furnace, stove and fridge. Each renter pays for their own gas and electric.

1582 DEER PATH LN., FRANKLIN GROVE

Next to Franklin Creek Park on 6 acres mol.

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Beautiful living room with stone fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Sun Room, 3 car garage, pasture, and 61x42 barn with 10x42 porch that includes 4 horse stalls.

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$78,500

709 W. 11TH ST., STERLING

Brick 2 bedroom home and 2 additional bedrooms in the full basement. Newer carpet, 1 car attached garage and 1 detached garage.

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Hopewell Building Site | near Lake Wildwood Recreational area 27.37± ac, Hopewell Twp, Sec 29 & 30. Mature oak trees. Near Illinois River, Marshall County Airport, Lacon Illinois. No buildings.

FOR SALE - Bureau County

Lovers Lane Building | Recreational Property Great building site, hunting, recreation property just south of Princeton IL. 35.19± ac, Section 30, no bldgs, east side Lovers Lane Rd. Princeton Twp. Triple Crown Hunting | Recreational Property Deer, turkey, morel mushrooms. 52x36 furnished Morton building. Tree house (doubles as deer stand). Trails. Three ravines. Three food plots.

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NEW LISTING

CHANDRA MEYER

Edge of town ranch on ½ acre lot. Large oak kitchen has breakfast bar and large dining room area. Master bedroom has it’s own 3/4 bath and walk-in closet. Main floor laundry room. Family room addition (2011) walks out to the patio. Roof in (2013).

Updates include siding, windows, furnace, central air, drywall, flooring and bathrooms.

Solar Tek insulation throughout and surge protector to assist with lowering heat and electric bills. 32x24 garage. Located on a quiet dead end street with City conveniences.

MLS#10005680 $123,900

Mobile home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths … Kitchen has all new countertops, island and pantry. Wood burning fireplace, master suite with its own bath. All new flooring and freshly painted. Large deck, 12x10 storage shed with rolled door. Brand New Finished 24x24 garage. Rock River Estates.

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Brick Charmer … with natural woodwork & hardwood floors throughout. Formal living room has gas fireplace & French doors to the 3-season room.

Updated kitchen with appliances. Formal dining room.

The 3 bedrooms have walk-in closets. Full basement offers ¾ bath, family room with Bose surround sound.

2-Car detached garage, Pergola, patio area, and storage shed. Fenced back yard. Move-in Ready!

MLS#09994645 $169,900

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Montmorency Ranch home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths … Eat-in oak kitchen with large snack bar, appliances and sliding door to the 3-tier deck. Formal dining room and main floor family room with fireplace.

Partially finished basement has lots of storage.

2 Car garage. Storage shed and roof (2014).

MLS#10006142 $138,900

Nice corner lot … with new 1.5 car garage. New roof and siding with new vinyl windows. 4 bedrooms with hardwood plank floors. Newer furnace and water heater. Enclosed porch. 6x5 Pantry. Walk-in closet. $72,900

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Indian Ridge … Ranch home offers 3 bedrooms, main floor laundry and oversized living room. Full basement (partially finished). New well and septic system. New roof. Attached 22x24 finished garage. Located on .42 Acre.

MLS#09958144 $95,900

FRANK MURPHY

815-499-1590 fmurphy35@gmail.com frankmurphyrealtor.com

NEW LISTING

GARY CORWELL

Beautiful Brick & Stone Ranch on sprawling 1.73 acres … Eat-in kitchen with ample cabinets & pantry.

Separate dining & formal living room with stone wood burning fireplace. 3-4 bedrooms with 2 baths. Full finished walk-out basement. 30x45 steel building commercially wired with large overhead doors. Lofted small barn and separate 1 Car garage.

MLS#09702399 $164,900

Sterling home on 1.66 Acres offers over 4,800 sq. ft., 4-5 bedrooms, 3 car attached garage and extra 28x24 garage with finished loft area. Many amenities and walk-out basement. A must to see!

MLS#09746260

$298,900

815-298-1357 garycorwell@remax.net garycorwell.com

Brick Ranch – Edge of Town Sterling Schools … 3 Bedrooms, newer oak kitchen with appliances, pantry, and lots of space. Main floor laundry. New windows and roof. Full basement and 2 car attached garage. Corner lot.

MLS#10010921 $99,900

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