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REAL ESTATE C-21 Windsor Realty ......................................................................7, 8 The Chrysalis Group Management & Realty Inc.........................11 Remax Country .................................................................................... 7 Starved Rock Realty ............................................................................ 5

FINANCIAL & MORTGAGE AFFILIATES Eureka Savings Bank............................................................................ 12 Financial Plus Credit Union............................................................... 12 First Federal Savings Bank ................................................................... 2 First National Bank of Ottawa & Streator .................................... 10 First State Bank.................................................................................... 13 Ottawa Savings Bank .......................................................................... 11 SOCU ...................................................................................................... 6 Streator Home Savings Bank .............................................................. 4 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ............................................................. 3

LOCAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES Arrow Well & Pump ......................................................................... 15 Danchris Nursery - Contractor’s Grouping ............................... 15 Diversified Sheet Metal - Contractor’s Grouping ..................... 15 Grassers Plumbing and Heating ........................................................6 Illinois Valley Radon Mitigation ..........................................................6 Leadingham Construction - Contractors Grouping ................. 15

Marseilles Sheet Metal - Contractor’s Grouping ....................... 15 Stohr’s Lawn Service Inc.................................................................. 15 Turk Furniture.................................................................................... 16

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This publication will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on any equal opportunity basis.

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STREATOR HOME SAVINGS BANK

Let Us Be Your Key to Home Ownership

Edward A. Mollo

ed.mollo@streatorhome.com NMLS #433934

Streator Home Savings Bank

Nicholas D. McFadden

nick.mcfadden@streatorhome.com NMLS #433932

132 S. Monroe St. Streator, IL 61364 815-673-5566 www.streatorhome.com

NMLS #421604 Member

FDIC

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Starved Rock Realty

620 N. Division vision St St. Utica

(815) 667 667-9990 9990

www www.starvedrockrealty.net starvedrockrealty net

PUT THE STARVED ROCK REALTY TEAM TO WORK FOR YOU! Dee Barrera

Alice Green

Broker/Owner (815) 252-9696

Broker (815) 488-9712

226 E. 5th St.

MLS # 10133576

2 BR, 1 BA Meticulous 1 story home with updated electrical, plumbing, roof, insulation and windows. washer, dryer, stove, and refrigerator included. laminate floors, solid surface vanity, large backyard with deck. large shed in the backyard. main floor laundry just off the kitchen. front entrance is an enclosed, heated porch area. updated furnace and Central AC. small enclosed deck.

Alice Green 815/488-9712

$74,700

SPRING VALLEY

Jim Rice

Broker (815) 343-0831

Johanna Arkels

205 Sandra Avenue MLS # 10118677

RENTAL Recently remodeled 2 BR, 1 BA, loads of great asphalt parking for 112 cars; park like huge common ground~~~ 4 unit brick building with convenient coin-operated laundry. One small dog, $300 pet deposit plus $25 per month, weight limit 30#. $35 application fee per adult on the lease. Also a $35 utility fee per unit. UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP!!

Dee Barrera 815/252-9696

$650/MONTH

MENDOTA

Broker (815) 252-8026

Larla Grandadam Broker (815) 883-1353

Pam Bollengier

Broker (815) 252-7279

Broker (815) 326-8513

808 Kimberly Drive

776 N. 2853rd Rd.

MLS #10145445 Updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath, brick ranch; large modern eat-in kitchen w/walk-in pantry, full stainless appliance package. Solid oak floors installed 2015, wood burning stove, beautiful 1.83 acre lot. Finished basement in 2017 with 42 ft family room, 2nd bath and 4th bedroom, Ample storage. Large 3 season room; 2 car attached garage with work bench. Updated electrical, new windows, & concrete patio. HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED!!

MLS #10034713

“MUST SEE HOME”!! All new: roof and carpeting in 2018, Furnace & Central A/C, pool salt chlorinator (for beautiful above ground pool) in 2017, water heater, Laminate/Pergo flooring (on main floor), professionally painted, new granite counter tops, stone/tile back splash, sink & kitchen faucet, garbage disposal, stove-refrigerator-& microwave, side garage door in 2016. Kitchen cabinets are Amish handmade oak.. Large vinyl fenced back yard --Just move into this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home and enjoy living in a great neighborhood.

Broker related.

Jim Rice 815/343-0831

Dee Barrera 815/252-9696

$149,900

Denisse Perez

$264,900

UTICA

OTTAWA

PRIME COMMERCIAL RENTALS Starting at $650 Per Month in Utica

includes basement storage, 2 parking lots, frontage to Rt. 178 and great location between Ottawa and LaSalle/Peru

3450 cars per day travel past this Prime Business location -

PUT YOUR BUSINESS HERE

2643 N. Illinois Rt. 178, Unit 6-4

2643 N. Illinois Rt. 178, Unit 19-3

Very well kept end unit located near to the lodge and amenities of the Grizzly Jacks resort. There are 2 bedrooms and this unit is currently still in the rental program at the facility. Any new owner will still have to go through the approval process with the program. Showings are recommended on Monday through Thursday if at all possible.

All the furniture is included with the sale of this property. There are monthly association fees due each month. This unit is a great location, walking distance to the main area.

Large unit has new carpet throughout all levels. two whirlpool tubs and 4 bathrooms. stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer. granite counter tops in the kitchen, and corian in the bathrooms. new exterior doors in the great room. Use this property as an investment or your primary residence.

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$84,777

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MLS # 10143066

325 Clark St.

MLS # 09968686

600 to 2400 square feet of commercial space available - rent shown is for 600 sq. ft. and includes basement use. Possible decrease in rent if basement not utilized. Rent increases with larger square footage. Tenant can build out to suit with mutual agreement with owner. 1-5 year lease available.

PARKING IN 2 LOTS FOR APPROX 40 VEHICLES.

Dee Barrera 815/252-9696

Alice Green 815/488-9712

$99,900

UTICA

$650/MO

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Call Brad or Chris today and find out how we can help improve the comfort and energy of your home during the cold winter.

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PLUMBING P LUMBING & H HEATING EATING

www.grassersplumbingheating.com

404 W. Main St. • McNabb • 815-882-2111 SM-CL1607754

State ID No 58-100249

HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT SPECIAL 12 MONTH INTRODUCTORY FIXED RATE

2.99%

APR*

THEREAFTER, VARIABLE RATE AS LOW AS

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SOCU

Meet our mortgage loan officers

815-673-5577 www.socu.org *2.99% fixed Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for first twelve months. Thereafter, variable APR adjusted quarterly based on Wall Street Journal Prime Rate (index) - .10% for the life of the loan. Current APR as of 7.10.2018 is 4.90% APR, includes - .10% margin and assumes loan to value <0%. Minimum floor rate of 3.00% APR and a maximum rate of 18.00%APR. Minimum $5000 loan amount. Term will be a 120-month draw period and a 120-month payback period for a maximum term of 240 months.

Interest accrues daily. A payment will be required each month and is based on the end of month balance. Minimum payment is $50 or 1.5% of the principal , whichever is more. Introductory offer not available for refinances of exisiting SOCU home equity loan/line of credit. Not available for home purchase. Property insurance is required, flood insurance may be required. Closing costs range from $500-900. Other costs may be included due to program specific circumstances. Consult with your tax advisor on potential tax savings. Certain restrictions apply. limited time off. SOCU NMLS #421974. Federally Insured by the NCUA.

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Country 2123 E 1075th Rd 1099 E Livingston Rd 146 W Bluff St 1512 Highland Pl 2586 E 1251st Rd 1523 N 1329th Rd 409 N Colorado Ave 1504 E Kent St 214 S Monroe St 1202 Van Buren St 1723 Sharon Rd 318 S Monroe St 47 Manhattan Dr 413 Wisconsin Ave 23 Manhattan Dr 1503 E Hickory St 415 N 14th Rd 435 Sylvan Ave 119 S 2nd St 134 1/2 W 2nd St 706 N Vermillion St 1004 Lundy St 1211 N Everett St 1807 S Bloomington St

Oglesby Streator Streator Streator Ottawa REDUCED Streator Streator Streator NEW Streator NEW Streator REDUCED Streator REDUCED Streator FIN Streator Streator NEW Streator Streator Lostant REDUCED Grand Ridge NEW REDUCED Tonica Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator

Kim Kettman

Gigi Lansford

815-257-8910

815-670-0131

815-674-7656

BROKER

1803 S. Bloomington St, Streator Phone: 815.672.9099 Fax: 815.673.5099 Website: www.countryil.com #10121181 #09484986 #10113992 #10117289 #10051446 #09926091 #10107463 #10132659 #10144591 #09982872 #10033962 #10132834 #10033988 #10130532 #09613758 #10034038 #10066823 #10140510 #10028847 #10056673 #10060280 #10111686 #10046349 #10033797

Jenny Gura

BROKER

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Jennifer Bliss DeAnna Carlson BROKER

815-674-5483

Beckie Chismarick

Debbie Spangler

815-257-3183

815-674-3098

BROKER

$625,000 $290,000 $215,000 $210,000 $189,000 $130,000 $116,500 $110,000 $110,000 $98,500 $95,500 $95,000 $92,500 $92,000 $89,000 $85,000 $84,000 $80,000 $78,000 $76,500 $75,000 $72,000 $70,000 $68,000

BROKER

815-488-6611

MANAGING BROKER

#10062071 406 S Monroe St

Streator

$65,000

#10120099 512 Out St

Streator

$63,000

#10106378 401 E Livingston St

Streator

$60,000

#09474298 304 W Grant St

Streator

$59,900

#10024297 318 Court St

Streator

$55,000

#09860678 1213 N Everett St

Streator

#10105353 1009 Arthur St

Streator

$49,900

#10057526 512 E Stanton St

Streator

$49,500

#10122375 408 Powell St

Streator

$46,000

#10098484 119 Oak St

Streator

$45,000

#09884010 1301 N Everett St

Streator

$44,000

#10094895 504 N Jefferrson St

Streator

$43,500

#10144917 1503 E Elm St

Streator

NEW

$42,000

#10094240 304 W Morrell St

Streator

REDUCED

$40,600

#10053441 209 Sangamon St

Streator

#09765699 1323 E 12th St

Streator

#10122384 1524 E Kent St

Streator

#10124652 211 LaSalle St

Streator

#10121268 1302 E Main St

Streator

#09962490 407 1/2 Iowa Ave

Streator

REDUCED

$25,000

#10143509 611 Carriage Ln

Streator

NEW

$6,000

REDUCED

$51,500

$42,500 NEW

$39,500 $39,000

REDUCED

$32,000 $28,000

Commercial – Land – Multi Units – Condos #09898468 #09979437 #10054314 #10062320 #09790560 #09376531 #09990091 #09885822 #09810831

1310 N IL Route 251 109 E Elm St 810 W Bridge St 503 Coal St 409 E Main St 201 Dannys Dr #1 302 E Main St 416 N Park St 404 S Everett St

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COMM $485,000 COMM $309,000 COMM $120,000 COMM $65,000 COMM $10,000 CommRental $1,300 CommRental $1,000 INDUST $175,000 MULTI $49,900

#10053120 #10051034 #10051030 #09770608 #09082922 #09909276 #09949792 #09949808

00 E 1251st Rd Ottawa 1941 N 3051st Rd Ottawa 00 N 3051st Rd Ottawa 9297 Stage Coach Rd Magnolia 1524 E 18th Rd Streator 1013 Hoyne St Streator 624 S Vermillion St Streator 114 1/2 Goulding St Streator

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$190,000 $74,900 $62,500 $50,000 $25,000 $12,000 $5,000 $5,000

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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North Ottawa Plaza 2715 N. Columbus

Windsor Realty NEW

SOLD

NEW

LaSalle

$178,500

Quiet, country side living on 3 beautiful acres with lots of potential. A 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. Stainless kitchen appliances. With 1 car attached garage and 2 1/2 detached insulated garage. House has whole house fan and back-up Generac generator system. Has gas fireplace in living room, hardwood floors. With first floor laundry. All inspections completed. (See book in kitchen) All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. #10139290

Don Fox

815-488-8435

Marseilles

Bette Pearlman Managing Broker

SOLD

$155,900

Earlville

$40,000

Ottawa

$49,000

815-712-4351

Kim Eddy

815-488-6889

Don Fox

815-488-8435

$245,000

Ottawa

$129,500

Ottawa

$149,500

Bring your toys because this unique property is waiting for you. Nicely kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features a massive 3+ car garage / workshop that’s sure to keep any enthusiast happy. 16ft high garage door and high ceilings can easily accommodate boats, RV’s, enclosed trailers, an automotive lift or even a full semi cab with room to walk around. A spacious unfinished loft upstairs has separate access behind garageandcouldbefinishedtosuityourneeds.Homehasscreenedinpatiotoenjoyviewsofbeautifully landscaped bluff. Well laid out floor plan feels roomy & comfortable loft style bedroom upstairs would make perfect home office. Conveniently located just minutes from I-80 and close proximity to The Cliffs off Road riding park, I&M canal, Starved Rock State Park & Illinois/Fox rivers. #10138047

Danielle Jackson

815-434-2122 1-800-310-2627

Lots of potential in this spacious 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Main floor bedroom. Home in need of repairs. The property is sold in AS IS condition. #10127090

2 Story home on 1.2 acres close to town. This is an Estate sale and “Sold As-Is.” 4 bedroom - 2 bath home with a 40x70 pole building. 1/2 concrete 1/2 gravel. #10093743

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Ottawa

$149,900

Don Fox

815-488-8435

2 story home, framed, but owner did some of the interior with 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths in quiet culd-sac Turnberry Subdivision. Has finished basement.

Owner will finish dining room wall by closing. Beautiful manicured fenced in yard with above ground pool, patio. and storage shed. 2 car heated garage. Gas fireplace.

Some personal belongings are negotiable. Second floor laundry. Sq. footage could be plus or minus. #10107980

Ottawa

4 bdrm., 2.5 bath home in Country Side Subdivision. Vinyl “fenced in” back yard with large deck for entertaining. Nicely landscaped.

Attached garage. Updated kitchen. Family Room, Dining Room & Living Room. Master offers a walk-in closet and master bath. Lowest level offers family room, beauty shop, and storage. Home has much to offer #10060490

Mary Wiesbrock

815-481-2160

This spacious home is comfortable and immaculate. It has a country feel. It is on a large corner lot, but is in city limits. It has a roomy open floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors. The recently remodeled kitchen is large and makes cooking easy. The newly remodeled bathroom has crystal onyx tile on the floor and in the shower. The breezeway attaches to a 2 car garage. The back yard has a deck, a patio and is fenced. The basement is partially finished. The washer and dryer are on the main level. The stove, refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer are included. Lot is 10,125 sq. ft.#10029986

Jennie Lamb

815-252-0127

Three bedroom, two bath completely rehabbed home with a two car garage. Roof, siding, windows, and doors, including sliding glass door from dining area, have all been replaced within the past year as well as all new plumbing and most of the wiring. New stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Walk-in closet in master bedroom. Family room with bar and possible fourth bedroom in basement. New water heater. New deck off dining area.#10033335

Larry Windsor

815-228-6121

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LaSalle

$31,500

Realize the potential in the four bedroom, one bath home with separate dining room. Carport with storage. Porch. The property is sold in AS IS condition. #10032968

Ottawa

Century 21 Windsor Realty 815-434-2122

Danielle Jackson

Ottawa

Ottawa

$135,000

Two bedroom, three bath home conveniently located near I 80. Finished basement with second kitchen, two baths, and fireplace.

Fireplace in living room also. Ceiling radiant heat. Three wall air conditioners adequately cool home. Two boilers and hot water heaters.

Large main floor family room. Cherry cabinets in kitchen. #10001835

Larry Windsor

815-228-6121

$214,900

All new flooring, paint, and new interior doors. Enjoy your spacious floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Check out all the extra room & potential in the full basement with its own FULL bath. Large corner lot with fenced in backyard.Two car attached garage with work space and ample driveway parking. All appliances are included making this well maintained ranch completely move-in ready. #10033407

815-712-4351

$185,000

Property consists of two homes on large lot. Main home has 4 bedrooms, living room, dining room, sun room, & full basement. New wiring, plumbing, and roof in 2017. New driveway in July 2018. Newer furnace & water heater. Smaller home, approx. 700 sq. ft., has 1 bedroom, den, living room, & newer kitchen. New roof in 2017 & some replacement windows. Large 2 car garage.. #10025823

Jennie Lamb

815-252-0127

Streator

$295,000

Three bedroom, two bath log home on 15.1 acres with river frontage. Hardwood floors.

Wood burning stove in living room. Walk-out basement. Wrap around deck. Detached 32x42 metal building. #09745435

Larry Windsor

Ottawa

815-228-6121

$148,000

Five bedroom, two bath attractive home conveniently located on a corner lot near downtown Ottawa. Large eat-in kitchen plus formal dining room. Living room has electric fireplace and access to a screened patio. Main floor family room with decorative fireplace.

Washer and dryer hookups on main floor. Hot water heat. Appliances included. #09985100

Larry Windsor

815-228-6121

Ottawa

$239,000

Move right in to this comfortable, spacious 3-4 bedroom brick ranch in north side neighborhood.

Totally renovated kitchen & baths. Kitchen has Quartz counter tops, new cabinetry, flooring, and stainless steel appliances. Main bath has handicapped accessible shower with seating & built-in grab bar, double sinks & double medicine cabinets. Living room has built-in cabinetry. Large, private, wooded lot. #10046901

Jennie Lamb

Ottawa

815-252-0127

$67,500

Two bedroom home in move-in condition.

Eat-in kitchen plus dining area combined with living room. Exterior painted and roof replaced approximately six years ago. Furniture is negotiable. #09999926

Larry Windsor

815-228-6121

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SOLD

Ottawa

$159,900

Renovations are beautiful! 3+ car garage.

Fenced in yard with vinyl fencing. Breezeway patio from garage to home. Great for cooking out or lounging. Over sized lot. 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath with over 2000 sqft, not including the lower level. Main floor laundry room. Large new kitchen. Natural sunlight with all the windows.

Come take a look, you will love it. #10050059

Mary Weisbrock

815-481-2160

Ottawa

$121,000

Two bedroom home located near downtown Ottawa and the Illinois River. Large ea-in kitchen plus formal dining room. Plenty of storage including walk-in closet in master bedroom. Replacement windows and some doors. Main floor laundry. Trane furnace and central air.

One to two bedroom apartment upstairs with separate entrance that could be rented to pay mortgage and taxes. It has its own Trane furnace and separate electric service. New 50 gallon hot water heater. Any reasonable offer will be considered. #10089609

Larry Windsor

815-228-6121

$84,900

Spacious and comfortable 2 bedroom home on large corner lot. Main floor has flowing layout with solid hardwood floors that could be refinished or carpeted to fit your needs. Step just outside the kitchen onto your oversized patio and enjoy the shaded yard. Heated 1 car garage with attached utility and laundry area. This home really has a lot to offer and is ready for you to make it your own. New furnace, CA, and water heater in 2017. #10081694

Danielle Jackson

Grand Ridge

815-712-4351

$72,000

Great ranch style home in Grand Ridge. Would be a great starter home or a home to downsize in. Features 2 bedrooms, large living room, dining room, kitchen, and a bonus area off of the living & dining room. 20’x14’ shed with heat & air conditioning. Would make a great workshop, she shed, man cave or whatever you can dream of. #09979055

John Hettel

$148,500

Well maintained four bedroom home conveniently located near downtown Ottawa.

Roof replaced eight years ago. Hardwood floors under carpeting in living room, family, and dining rooms. Fireplace in family room.

Replacement windows. Main floor laundry.

Storage building could be converted to one car garage. #10023802

Larry Windsor

815-228-6121

ED REDUC

SOLD

Mendota

Ottawa

815-228-0277

Ottawa

$76,000

This charming, cozy 2-3 bedroom home can be yours! All new gutters, downspouts, & window wraps. Newer furnace, water heater, & updated bath. Roof approximately 10 years old. Original hardwood floors on main level. Kitchen opens onto deck. All appliances included. Large 2 1/2 car garage. Home has much potential!. #10078140

Jennie Lamb

815-252-0127

Ottawa

$225,000

You must see this beautiful brick ranch! Spacious, comfortable, immaculate 2-3 bedroom home on large corner lot. Beautiful built-in cabinetry, gas log fireplace, and large bright sunroom with heat & air conditioning. Original owner was brick mason & did the brick work & masonry. Many recent updates, 2 X 6 exterior walls, and all appliances included. #10064414

Jennie Lamb

$74,900

Well maintained 2-3 bedroom home. Large eat-in kitchen includes stainless steel appliances. Main floor laundry with washer/dryer included. Main floor bedroom could be den, office, etc. Updates include roof 2015, furnace, refrigerator, range, washer/dryer, most windows, main floor flooring 2013. Nice backyard with patio & storage shed.

Home warranty included.#10120887

Kim Eddy

815-488-6889

ED REDUC

815-252-0127

$210,000

Ottawa

$19,000

815-228-6121

Kim Eddy

815-488-6889

Well built four bedroom, three bath home with a 30’x40’ garage just outside of Ottawa. Ceilings in home and basement are all 9’. Six panel doors. Second floor laundry. Two furnaces. Walls are rated R21 and ceilings R30. Wallace school. #09813272

Larry Windsor

Ottawa

Marseilles

Lots of potential in this investment rehab.

Currently set up as a 3 unit. Total renovation needed and property being sold as-is. Seller is unaware if furnace functions. Located close to Ottawa’s downtown and Illinois River. #10009121

Ottawa

$139,000

Well built solid brick 3 bedroom ranch home on Ottawa’s west side. Move in condition. One owner home. Remodeled kitchen with new sink, cabinets and vinyl flooring. This home also has a screened in back patio with a concrete floor. #10053976

Lee Pearlman

Marseilles

815-252-7108

$59,500

Three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home conveniently located near downtown Marseilles. Roof, siding, windows and doors, gas and plumbing lines, and hot water heater all replaced in 2009.

Electric updated in 2010. Eat-in kitchen and main floor laundry. Master bedroom has walk-in closet and half bath with plumbing in place for tub or shower. #09836826

Larry Windsor

815-228-6121

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PENDIN

Ottawa

$200,000

Great opportunity to purchase this commercial building that includes an office, waiting room and restroom and attached to a 4 overhead door work space. 2 newer furnaces in work area. Great visible location on the N/W corner of Rt 6 and Rt 23. The business is not for sale.#10097422

Lee Pearlman

Ottawa

815-252-7108

$30,000

1 acre lot perfect for country living. Located only 7 miles from Ottawa, 30 miles from Morris, and easy access to I-80. Build your dream home on this corner lot in Crooked Creek Estates II. Lower tax rate 7.21%. Fair market value $35,973. #09993729

Kim Eddy

815-488-6889

Ottawa

$175,000

Ottawa

$60,000

Ottawa

$26,000

815-252-0127

Kim Eddy

815-488-6889

Kim Eddy

815-488-6889

Well-maintained 2400 sq. ft. building with easy access to Interstate 80 & Route 23. Main area is 1680 sq. ft. with 561 sq. ft. storage area. Building also includes an office area & a half bath. Zoned, radiant in floor heating. Three phase 220 volt wiring. Large Paved parking area. #09947910

Jennie Lamb

Ottawa

$981,344

Great farm land with great productivity corn 220 bushel 2016. 10yr reserve with 8 years left.

Additional pin# 1540202400. #09393934

Mary Wiesbrock

815-481-2160

BUILDING SITE PROVIDES GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR A NEW BUSINESS! 2 lots zoned D-Commercial/Light Industrial.

Convenient location just minutes from I-80 and Rt 71. Many businesses in close proximity. Near downtown. Parcels are located just west of the First Choice Credit Union. Real Estate tax amount is the total for both parcels. #10009119

Build your dream home on this beautiful 1 acre in Crooked Creek Estates II. Enjoy the country setting with easy access to I-80. Protective covenants and restrictions. Tax rate 7.2%. Fair market value $35,973. #09993813

Meadow View Estates - Marseilles $20,00 per lot

Crooked Creek Estates II, Ottawa $30,000 per lot

North Marseilles. Townhome lots and single family lots available. Separate water and sewer for each unit on townhome lots. Easy access to I-80. Agent Related.

Country living, near town location, 6 miles north of Ottawa. 2 creek lots available. Close to Rt. 23/ I80. Agent related. Lower tax rate.

Kim Eddy

Kim Eddy

815-488-6889

815-488-6889

WINDSOR REALTY Kim Eddy 815-488-6889

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Lighting is a key component of curb appeal

(MS) Curb appeal can affect prospective buyers’ perception of a home. When addressing curb appeal, homeowners may be inclined to focus on features that are easily seen from the street during the day. But what can a homeowner do to improve on his or her home’s nighttime aesthetic?

Outdoor lighting is one aspect of curb appeal that is often overlooked, advises the home improvement experts at The Spruce.

Homeowners may fail to recognize the importance of how proper illumination can provide their homes with a warm glow and make it look beautiful after the sun has set. For example, think of how cozy and inviting neighborhoods appear during the holiday season when homes are strung with twinkling lights. Homeowners can replicate that look all year long with lighting elements.

Lighting for evening hours also helps maintain a safe environment for people who are visiting the property. Illuminating walkways and doorways provides a clearly visible and safe path to and from the home.

The following are a few ways to improve outdoor lighting.

• Focus on architectural features. Outdoor lighting can focus on the external features of the home’s architectural style. Use light to draw attention to interesting gables, dramatic roof lines, dormers, or curved entryways.

• Play up landscaping. Stylish lighting can highlight trees, shrubs, pathways, gardens, and all of the elements of softscapes and hardscapes on a property. The lighting experts at Vernon Daniel Associates say that soft lighting can make homes feel warm and cozy. Uplighting trees or other elements can add a dramatic effect.

• Light up all doors. Make sure that doors, both entry and garage, are properly lit for ease of entry and egress from the home. Safety. com, a home and personal security resource, says a home burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the United States. Installing motionactivated lights or lights on timers can deter break-ins. Consider using home automation to control porch lights and other outdoor lights remotely, if necessary.

• Create entertaining areas. Outdoor lighting can be used to extend the hours residents can spend outside. This is great for entertaining and can be an excellent selling point.

Homeowners are urged not to overlook outdoor lighting as a vital part of their plan to improve curb appeal.

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Small kitchen improvements that maximize functionality (MS) Many homeowners wish for expansive kitchens. Modernized kitchens that include sought after features and showcase the latest trends go a long way to improving the overall value of a home.

As desirable as such kitchens may be, some homes simply don’t have enough space for a centerfold-worthy kitchen featuring an island, wine refrigerator and walk-in pantry. However, homeowners with small kitchens can still improve the form and function of their existing spaces.

Reconfigure and revamp cabinetry Homeowners whose kitchens are small often lament their lack of storage. Redesigning the layout of cabinets, and possibly adding some more cabinetry, may take care of certain storage issues. The experts at Merit Kitchens suggest utilizing corner space with LeMans units, lazy susans and other gadgets to make access to these areas easier. Going vertical with wall cabinets that extend to the ceiling also can add more storage, as can roll-in work carts.

Work with the walls Small kitchens require clever usage of vertical space. Vertical storage units, hooks, shelving, and more can move items out of drawers and off of counters. Consider an under-the-cabinet toaster oven and microwave to create more counter space.

Use scaled-down appliances Shop with size in mind when looking at new appliances if you have a small kitchen.

Compact versions won’t take up as much space as larger alternatives. Homeowners should consider the ultimate function of the kitchen and then think about which appliances will serve them well.

Homeowners with small kitchens may not need a large stand mixer or an oversized commercial stove.

Add some glass The DIY Network recommends incorporating glass to improve the perception of space in small kitchens.

Glass lets you see through the objects, thereby enhancing the feeling of spaciousness or what designers call “negative space.” Glass also can be reflective, visually expanding the space.

Embrace high-end materials It costs less to renovate small spaces than bigger areas, so homeowners may be able to afford high-end materials that really add personality to a kitchen.

Flooring, counter materials and quality fixtures can really set small kitchens apart.

Small kitchens can be culinary havens with the right improvements to maximize the space. units, hooks, shelving, and more can move items out of drawers and off of counters.

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Protect your home (and more) from winter’s freeze garden hoses before winter arrives. Water to outdoor hose bibs should be turned off, though the valves on these outdoor faucets should be left open to drain. Also, outdoor faucets can be covered with insulating foam covers.

(MS) Freezing temperatures may be good for ice skating or building snowmen, but subfreezing temperatures can be dangerous for the average person and his or her home.

The Red Cross says pipes that freeze most frequently include pipes in unheated areas, such as basements, attics, garages, and crawl spaces. Close vents to the outside in areas like attics and basements to limit the amount of cold air that gets indoors. Think about insulating unheated areas, as well as using pipe sleeves, heat tape or wraps on exposed pipes.

Cold weather often leaves people scurrying to do whatever is necessary to safeguard themselves from the big chill. But it’s important homeowners also protect their homes in cold weather.

By opening kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors, homeowners can allow warm air from a home to reach pipes under the sink. During extreme freezes, keep cold water dripping from a sink to prevent pipes from freezing.

Plumbing Plumbing and pipes may be vulnerable to cold weather. Frozen pipes may burst and cause substantial damage to a home, potentially causing flooding and structural damage.

Service HVAC systems It’s important to ensure that heating systems are working properly prior to the coldweather season. It may only take hours for the interior of a home to reach dangerously low temperatures without adequate heat.

Homeowners should schedule annual checkups of furnaces and hot water heaters.

Homeowners should disconnect and drain

Inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, install a clean air filter and make sure all thermostats are working properly.

Have fuel ready Homeowners who heat their homes with oil, wood or coal should make sure they have plenty of fuel on hand in advance of winter.

Shortages can occur, and it may take some time for new fuel to arrive in the midst of a cold snap.

As a precaution, homeowners can rely on portable space heaters to fill in the heating gaps during freezing temperatures. Exercise extreme caution with these devices, turning them off when leaving the room and remembering to avoid overloading outlets.

Protect outside Drain birdbaths, clean out downspouts and remove water from other items where water can freeze and cause damage. Inspect roofing prior to the snowy season, but stay off roofs during freezing weather.

Remove snow shovels and other winter gear from storage and make sure the items are easily accessible during snowstorms.

Winter’s bite can be severe. Homeowners can protect themselves and their properties when the freeze sets in.

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Grey is here to stay in home designs

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(MS) Decorating a home in neutral tones has long been recommended as a way to sell a home quickly. But the color gray also provides a blank canvas for homeowners who have no intention of putting their homes on the market anytime soon.

Beige and white have long been go-to colors for neutral living spaces. But many interior decorators now look to gray as the neutral color of choice.

Design experts advise that gray has a broad range. Gray can include everything from silver to charcoal to a dusty cloud. According to the trendsetters at Glidden Paints, gray coordinates well with other colors. Plus, the neutral appeal of gray boasts a timeless quality.

Gray is not a clear-cut color that’s simply a 50-50 blend of white and black. Gray has subtle nuances that can lean toward blues, greens, taupes, and more depending on the lighting and surrounding furnishings.

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not necessarily repaint if they’ve previously decorated in shades of gray.

Individuals need only replace small items to produce a big effect in rooms where gray is dominant. Because gray is so neutral, it works with soft, calming colors in various pastels, but equally as well with bright reds, yellow and oranges, according to Scott Bodenner, a Brooklyn-based textile designer.

Gray also is a predominant color in natural stones used throughout homes in entryways, bathrooms and kitchens. It can make design sense to maintain continuity throughout by dabbling in gray elsewhere.

Designers have shown how gray does not have to be cold, industrial or gloomy. It can be sophisticated in just about any room of the house. More designers are now leaning toward warmer variations of gray, such as taupes and blends dubbed “greige,” that are beautiful but not as stark as pure gray.

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Maximize the perks of a townhouse lifestyle

Townhouse living is experiencing a resurgence, and many people may be surprised to find how this lifestyle choice fits with their home ownership goals.

Townhouses are a great way to get the benefits of single-family living without all of the responsibility of having a detached property — typically at a more affordable price. Realtor.com® indicates that the median prices for townhomes and row homes in the United States in September 2016 was $198,000.

Townhomes are now the fastest-growing segment of the singlefamily housing construction market, according to the National Association of Home Builders, a trade group based in Washington, D.C. According to the most recent data available, townhouse construction was up 17.8 percent between 2014 and 2015.

Although various styles of homes and apartments have their pros and cons, townhouse communities have much to offer and can be the way to go for busy professionals or people who live active lifestyles. Here is a look at some of the benefits of living in a townhome.

through innovative design. Depending on where you live, a simple search on Trulia or Zillow can yield many townhomes that boast anywhere from 1,500- to 3,000-square-foot townhomes with three or more bedrooms.

Maintenance Townhouse communities often collect a maintenance or homeowner’s association fee each month that covers upkeep of the grounds. Depending on the area, this fee may cover the cost of leaf and snow removal, landscaping and pool maintenance. That gives homeowners more time to relax on weekends.

Amenities Many townhouse communities are now designed with lifestyle in mind. Modern townhouses may have tennis courts, resort-style swimming pools, fitness centers, walking trails, and children’s playgrounds right on the premises. In addition to the parks and fitness areas, many of these communities have common areas and green spaces that enable residents to meet and socialize. This affords townhome residents ample opportunities to socialize.

Ownership Unlike an apartment, townhome residents own their homes and the land they’re built on, according to the lifestyle resource The Nest.

Proximity to town Whether they’re in the city or suburbs, townhouse communities tend to be built in booming areas that are close to trendy towns, shopping, metro hubs, and good schools.

Spacious square footage Townhouse builders are masters at maximizing interior space

Townhomes boast many advantages and should be given ample consideration by prospective home buyers.

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