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Thursday, October 18, 2018

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

212 S. Ottawa Avenue, Dixon This magnificent income-producing structure, in an excellent location, was the first in Lee County to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is currently organized into four units (1250 sq.ft. ea.). Main floor consists of 1 office & 1 apartment. 2nd floor has 2 apartments. Main floor can easily be converted into 1 large office space, 1 large apartment, or 2 apartments. The current owner/architect is willing to assist a buyer w/design plans for possible changes at no cost.

Extensive improvements & restoration have already been done, including new siding and windows to the four sunrooms, trim replacement, painting of architectural wood details, chimneys rebuilt to match original photos and more. A 3+ car detached garage was built in 2001, 4 furnaces w/central air units in 2006 & a laundry room in the basement. This is a truly unique opportunity – don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history! See the website: https://dixonhistoricbuilding.com

Call Matt Hermes: 815-288-4648

$249,000

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207 W Everett St, Dixon

803 E Buffalo St, Polo

Versatile property! Could be duplex, single family, or it’s zoned B-1 for your business! Great 3 car det. garage. $79,900

This 5BR 4.5BA home has it all! Custom built w/finished basement, 3 car attached garage & awesome pool area!

$324,500 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Call Jim Smith: 288-6229

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

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

3887 W WISCONSIN ST, GRAND DETOUR Charming, spacious 3BR 2.5BA brick ranch in historic Grand Detour! Beautiful hardwood floors, nice kitchen, finished walkout basement, great 4 season porch & extra deep, heated detached 2 car garage! $169,000

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

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

351 Penrose Rd, Dixon

506 Sunset Dr, Polo

.86 acre building site, close to West Side Park in area of new homes.

City water & sewer. $9,500

3BR ranch in NE Dixon w/partially finished basement, large yard, 1 car attached, 1 car detached garages. . $99,500

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

Lovely 2+ acre building site on the

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732 N Dixon Ave, Dixon

Magnificent brick 4 unit (1 office, 3 apartments) property on National Register of Historic Places.

Zoned B-1, very versatile! $249,000

907 College Ave, Dixon

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

$125,900 Call Bill Dempsey: 631-4295

212 S Ottawa Ave, Dixon

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

Spacious converted church! Wide open, & remodeling started. Once finished, could be 4-5BR 2.5BA! $69,900

4BR 2BA ranch. Quiet location just outside of town. Attached 2 car garage, additional 2 car detached.

CALL NANCY FRITTS: 440-3369

110 W Webster St, Polo

700 S Griswold St, Woosung

630 Reynoldswood Rd, Dixon

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

4.9 Acres, Riverside Dr, Dixon

1514 Old Mill Rd, Franklin Grove

Unique opportunity! 4.9 ac wooded site adjacent to White Oak Sub.

corner of Penrose & Peek Home Rd-

Very private 5 ac property adjacent to Franklin Creek State Park. Barn,

Water & electric hookup $72,000

ready to build your dream home? $49,900

4 car garage & Berm home. $90,000

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

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

1420 Eustace Dr, Dixon

Upscale 3 bedroom 3 bath walkout ranch on the Rock River! Many recent high end improvements. $269,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

510 E 3rd St, Dixon

Great 3BR 2BA on large lot. Updated kitchen & bath, new gutters & walking distance to downtown. $119,900 Call BILL DEMPSEY: 631-4295

G N I D N PE 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

403 W Oregon St, Polo

538 N Jones Ave, Amboy

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

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

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Call Patt Gjonola 288-4648

Matt Hermes Managing Broker 815-288-4648

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Bill Gorski 815-441-4811

Lot 212 Riverside Dr, Dixon

Gorgeous 1 acre lot on the Rock River! White Oaks Subdivision. Reduced Price! $40,000

Bill Dempsey 815-631-4295

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

Nancy Fritts 815-440-3369

Karen Didier 815-973-2686

White Oaks Subdivision

Looking to build? Lots in a variety of sizes including lots on the Rock River. ALL prices recently reduced- call for details!

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

Jim Smith 815-288-6229

Patt Gjonola 815-973-7997

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How to manage relocating for a new job

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Moving can be a considerable undertaking. While working professionals who are single or married with no children may find it easier to move than men and women with families, it’s fair to say that anyone who is moving in the near future has some significant work ahead of them.

In its Job Relocation Survey, the moving company Allied Van Lines found that people move for a variety of reasons. Fifty percent of the 3,500 respondents indicated they relocated for career advancement or money, and many more indicated they relocated because of a job transfer (12 percent), their companies moved (9 percent) and to be closer to family/relationships (8 percent).

Regardless of what’s motivating men and women to relocate, and whether or not they’re relocating on their own or uprooting their families, various strategies can make a forthcoming move go more smoothly.

home, knowing full well their first home in their new community will be temporary. If possible, rent in a location that makes it easy to immerse yourself in your new community, which should make the adjustment easier. In addition, place items that are unnecessary for day-to-day life in storage. Having some of your possessions already packed should make your next move less stressful.

Relocating for a job can be exciting and stressful. But there are ways to make moving go smoothly.

• Inquire about relocation assistance. The Allied survey found that 63 percent of companies offered relocation packages. That’s a considerable perk, as moving can be expensive, especially for adults moving to different parts of the country. Asking about relocation expenses before being offered a job can be tricky, but some companies may mention such packages in their job ads or in their initial meetings with out-of-town candidates.

• Ask what relocation packages cover. Relocation packages vary from company to company. The Allied Survey found that 54 percent of companies that offered such packages covered moving expenses, while 21 percent gave new hires a lump sum of money to use as they deemed necessary. One in five companies even sponsored trips to search for homes. Adults who are offered relocation packages should get the specifics so they can start creating moving budgets.

• Emphasize organization. Much of the stress associated with relocating can be traced to the logistics of uprooting oneself and one’s family. Men and women who are unaccustomed to making lists may want to start, as doing so can help keep track of all the tasks that need to be completed before hitting the road. Various unique tasks, from canceling utilities to changing insurance policies, must be completed before moving, and it’s easy to lose track of what’s been done and what hasn’t. Maintaining a to-do list and checking off tasks as they’re completed can simplify the relocation process.

• Rent your first home. The Allied survey found that 31 percent of respondents indicated the most challenging part of relocating for a job was finding a home, while CAPITAL AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 29 percent felt acclimating SERVICES to their new community Wednesday, October 31, 2018 was the most challenging aspect of their relocation.

10:30 a.m. at Mendota Civic Center Adults who rent their first 1901 Tom Merwin Drive, Mendota, IL - Registration begins 9:45 a.m. homes upon relocating 336.73± total ac., 305.73± FSA cropland ac. can remove some of the pressure to find the perfect Offered in 4 Tracts*:

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Part of Section 9, Ophir Twp., LaSalle Co., IL - No improvements Tract 1: 43.19± total ac.*, 41.78± FSA cropland ac., Soil PI 145 Tract 2: 68.49± total ac.*, 66.91± FSA cropland ac., Soil PI 143 5-yr Avg. Yields: Corn - 205 bu., Soybeans - 58 bu.

Part of Section 23, Amboy Twp., Lee Co., IL Tract 3: 221.05± total ac.*, 197.04± FSA cropland ac., Corn Crib, Soil PI 116, 5-yr Avg. Yields: Corn - 152 bu.,Soybeans - 56 bu.

Tract 4: 3-bedroom Ranch House & Morton building on 4.0± ac.* Open House: October 13, 2018, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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815-285-3444, 124 E. Boyd Street, Dixon MLS#10107252

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1126 N. JEFFERSON AVE., DIXON

Lots of room in this beautiful Brick Ranch on NE side with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, & over 2,000+ sq. ft. of living space. Oversized 2 car garage with a cobblestone driveway & walkway to entrance.

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28497 FREMONT RD., MILLEDGEVILLE

Beautiful 4 bedroom 1.5 bath home on 2 acres just minutes from town in private location with loads of updates! Attached 2 car garage. Call for a list of ALL the updates.

MLS#10102003

$189,900

$64,000

1432 TILTON PARK DR., DIXON

Well maintained home. 3 bedrooms, master bath, large deck, and great back yard. Family room, gas fireplace, sliding doors to hot tub, half bath and garage access. New carpet, skylights, 2 retractable deck sun shades, play-set, fire-pit.

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1940 HIDDEN SHORES DR., DIXON

Exquisite Brick Ranch! You won’t find another home with this superb layout! Custom John Martin cabinets, built-ins and woodwork. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, finished lower level. Koi pond and outdoor kitchen! To many beautiful features to mention! Must see!!

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110 E. LYNN BLVD. STERLING, IL 61081

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Mobile home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths …1,680 sq. ft. 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. Immediate Possession.

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This is a Complete Rehab… 3 Bedroom and 2 baths. Decorative dream kitchen that makes cooking a pleasure with cabinets galore and plenty of work space. Main floor laundry. Large rooms with lots of closet space. Master suite with its own bath with walk-in shower. Newer furnace (2015), central air (2016), and steel roof.

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MLS#10066604

$71,900

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Located on 2 Lots... Close to the Park. 2 Bedroom starter home has formal dining area. Large living room. Basement, central air and front enclosed porch. 1 ½ Car garage and shed.

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$34,900

Montmorency Ranch... with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Oversized kitchen with lots of cabinets, pantry, and all the appliances stay. Sliding doors to the deck. Living room has hardwood floors and fireplace. Main floor laundry. Oversized heated 2 car attached garage. Beautiful deck and fenced back yard. Additional lots available. $104,900 MLS#10075952

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Convenient Sterling Location…2 Bedroom ranch with Designer bathroom. Freshly painted interior. Vinyl replacement windows.

Large main floor utility room with lots of storage. 1 year old roof. 1 car attached garage. Fenced, secluded back yard.

MLS#10043013 $79,900

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