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Real Estate Weekly A Marketing Feature of Sauk Valley Media

Thursday, January 7, 2016

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

New Year - New Home!

4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathroom, Family Room, Many Updates

Relax It’s....Debbie Flannery.com 815-973-0533

$129,900

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Debbie Flannery.com 815-973-0533

815-380-2500

11201 1st Avenue, Rock Falls www.MyXtremeRealty.com

FEATURED HOMES 1311 3rd Ave, Sterling

1217 WASHINGTON AVE. C-2, DIXON Why rent? You could own this condo with updated kitchen, new appliances, hardwood floors and fireplace. $59,900

CALL NANCY FRITTS: 440-3369

1170 Bay Dr., Dixon

5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home with finished walkout basement, fabulous kitchen, master suite, 4 car attached garages. $490,000

Call Matt Hermes: 815-288-4648

103 N Sycamore Street, Franklin Grove 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on double corner lot. Over 2,000 sq. ft. with fireplace.

Located near school. $54,900

Call Bill Dempsey: 631-4295

7248 S. Rock Nation Rd., Dixon

Fun river property! 2 bedroom ranch, cabin & 2 car garage with 150 feet of Rock River frontage! $149,500

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

2 bedroom with lots of updates, including kitchen & bath, refinished hardwood, electrical & flooring is being completed. $59,900

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

810 S. LINCOLN AVE, DIXON

Updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 story home. Amazing heated garage with bath, doors on both front & back. Great value! $69,900

418 S. Peoria Avenue, Dixon

CALL PATT GJONOLA: 815-973-7997

Unique investment opportunity!

Multi-family parcel has 3 structures: 2 duplexes, 1 single family & garage. $150,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 4440-3369

2410 Shoreline Heights Rd, Sterling

513 W. 1st St., Dixon

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Gorgeous riverfront location! Spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with great deck, gazebo, boathouse & dock to enjoy the river! $239,500

308 W. Aplington St., Polo

1240 IL Route 26, Dixon

Main floor of this duplex features mostly new windows & 2 bedrooms. Up has 1 bedroom, 1 bath & outside access. $39,000

Wonderful 2 bedroom ranch with finished basement on edge of town.

2 car detached garage. $82,500

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

501 W. Mason St., Polo

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

3 bedroom farmette on 2.9 acres south of Dixon.

Bright & spacious with many updates, detached garage & outbuildings. $145,000

408 S. Prairie Ave, Polo

Well maintained & updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath Victorian. Gorgeous woodwork & windows, 2.5 car garage. $149,500

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

Nice brick 4 unit apartment building with solid income & 3 long-term tenants. $125,000

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

110 W. Webster St., Polo

Quality 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom ranch. Spacious with open floor plan and partially finished basement. $137,900

Call Pat Gjonola: 973-7997

118 E McKenney St., Dixon

Well maintained single family or duplex. 3 bedroom, 3 bath including newer modern bath in basement. $98,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

410 E Dixon St., Polo

2 bedroom all steel ranch home.

New flooring, & nice location close to schools. $54,900

Call Bill Gorski: 441-4811

1308 Institute Blvd, Dixon

Ranch in NE Dixon with finished basement with total of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car attached garage.

$69,000 Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

319 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon

Nice 3 bedroom home in the heart of Dixon!

Huge updated kitchen, lots of updated electrical & plumbing. $79,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Bill Bill Nancy Diane Matt Hermes Dempsey Fritts Schnake Managing Broker Gorski 815-288-4648 815-285-0123 815-288-4901 815-440-3369 815-440-4817

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1420 EUSTACE DRIVE, DIXON Upscale 3 bedroom, 3 bath walkout ranch on the Rock River! Many recent high end improvements. $339,000

CALL NANCY FRITTS: 440-3369

3605 Big Hill Rd., Chadwick

Wonderful 28 acre hobby farm. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with amazing master, 2 large outbuildings- must see! $299,900

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

516 4th Ave., Dixon

Unique Lustron home! This 2 bedroom ranch is completely made of metal. 3+ car garage & extra lot- must see! $84,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

742 N Ottawa Ave, Dixon

3 bedroom 2 story home in NE Dixon. New carpet on main floor, shaded lot with a great screened porch! $56,000

Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

712 N Division Ave, Polo

Successful restaurant & bar w/video gaming & banquet hall in a highly visible & accessible location. $159,900

Call Patt Gjonola: 815-973-7997

Anne Hermes 815-440-7370

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Thursday, January 7, 2016

4 ways to reduce your carbon footprint (MS)

Taking care of the planet by reducing carbon footprints is the responsibility of all global citizens. A carbon footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activity. Your carbon footprint is the sum of all emissions of CO2 (carbon dioxide), which were induced by your activities in a given time frame — typically a year. Individuals who take steps to reduce their carbon footprints can have a dramatic impact on their own lives and the lives of those who come after them.

1. Make changes to transportation. Transportation accounts for almost half of all air pollution and more than one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, says the David Suzuki Foundation, a Canadian conservation group. Walking, biking or taking mass transit to get around can reduce your carbon footprint. If you must drive, stick to the speed limit, accelerating and stopping smoothly.

Also, maintain your vehicle so it operates as efficiently as possible.

Installing solar panels on homes is one way for homeowners to reduce their carbon footprints.

2. Opt out of junk mail. CarbonFund.org says the energy used to produce, deliver and dispose of junk mail produces more greenhouse gas emissions than 2.8 million cars combined. Choose email options for marketing information and bills and ask companies to reduce the amount of paper correspondence they distribute. The organization 41Pounds.org will contact direct-mail companies for you and eliminate unnecessary junk mail for a nominal fee.

3. Consider solar power. Solar panels installed on the roof of your home can reduce your reliance on electricity and natural gas. Solar companies may offer financing options to minimize upfront costs. Some states have a “net metering” law, which may enable you to eliminate your electricity bill or even earn money by selling electricity back to the grid.

Judy Powell Patty Martinez 815-716-7450

Family home with 2,400 sq. ft. Secluded 3/4 Acre wooded location in Dixon. 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths and main floor laundry with 1/2 bath. Gas/WB fireplace.

Master site with walk-in closet, Lanai and its own bath. Sliding doors to the sun room.

2-1/2 car heated garage.

MLS#09034221

$137,900

815-499-0721

Jenni Dace 815-716-7675

Ed Hook

815-499-4848

Beautiful 2 story home. John Martin kitchen with granite counter tops.

Great room with kitchen-dining-family room combination, has hardwood floors and brick gas fireplace. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Natural woodwork throughout. Master suite with walk-in closet and new ceramic bath.

Large heated front porch with hardwood floor. Anderson windows. Extra large garage on a corner lot with wrap around drive. Newly landscaped.

Very spacious. Nicely landscaped.

Vinyl Siding. Newer shingled roof.

12x16 covered deck. Double driveway, covered carport.

MLS#09079625

MLS#09099687

$179,900

$29,900

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$129,900

4. Choose local foods. Food production and transportation increases greenhouse gas emissions. Select locally grown and organically produced food. In so doing, you’re not only helping the environment, but you’re also helping local business owners.

Classic 2 story home with spacious open floor plan. Completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 baths. New custom kitchen with island and main floor mud room with laundry. Master suite with ceramic bath and walk-in closet. Open oak stairway and natural woodwork. Large corner lot, 2 car garage. Move right in!!

There are many ways for concerned citizens to reduce their carbon footprints. Small changes can quickly add up to large, far-reaching results.

Priced to Sell……Only $48,900. 3 bedroom, freshly painted and all new flooring. Central air, new water heater and vinyl siding. Basement and 2 car garage. Immediate Possession.

MLS#09092710

$48,900

MONTMORENCY SCHOOL - EDGE OF TOWN For Rent. On .65/Acre - updated home has newer furnace, central air, roof, electric, bath, septic and windows.

Screened porch, breezeway and storage shed.

MLS#08995456

$64,900

Spacious ranch offers 100 ft. of river frontage. Open floor plan offering 3 sided fireplace and 2 large patio doors to the large backyard with spectacular views! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry and finished basement with family room, rec room and 4th bedroom. 16x30 building. Newer roof.

Only $57,900 for this 3 bedroom charmer with all new flooring and replacement windows throughout. Main floor laundry. New kitchen cabinets and counter tops. Basement and handicap accessible. Vinyl siding, 2 car detached garage with alley access.

MLS#09097096

MLS#08986003

$166,900

$55,000

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EDGE OF TOWN - MT. CARROLL

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Remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on two large lots. Many updates in the last three years include some windows, roof, siding, gutters and fence. Newer stainless steel appliances stay. Edge of town with feel of country living.

Cute Sterling 2 bedroom home offers new flooring and is freshly painted. Remodeled bath, new water heater and windows.

Screened porch and 1 car garage.

MLS#09000977

MLS#09067365

$189,900

$43,900

Very nice brick ranch in a great location on a hard road. New roof (2015), main floor family room, 200 amp service, 28x24 garage.

MLS#09075564

$139,000

3 bedroom home. Newer roof and exterior door. Living room carpet and water heater are also newer.

New central air in 2015. Partially finished basement.

4,500 Sq. ft. brick home with 5 bedrooms, 5 fireplaces and 11 ft. ceilings.

Original open oak staircase, woodwork, wood floors and crown molding throughout. Full walk-up attic and full basement. Main floor laundry, newer windows, roof and wiring. 2 car attached garage along with a 2 car detached garage, lean-to and large steel building.

MLS#09060518

MLS#08974853

$52,000

$169,900

711 13th Avenue, Sterling

Sterling brick home with open concept and hardwood floors. Oak eat-in kitchen and formal dining-living room combination. Newer windows, 3 season room and full usable basement. New roof. 2 car garage with alley access.

$88,900

MLS#09090224

GREAT STARTER HOME - ROCK FALLS 1 bedroom, 1 bath with hardwood floors and main floor laundry.

Large eat-in kitchen with lots of cupboards. Bathroom with corner tub and enclosure. Basement and 1 car garage.

MLS#09014923

$48,000

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Picturesque Farmette……1.82 Acres with barns and buildings in excellent condition. 2-3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath home is immaculate and move-in ready. Natural woodwork, newer roof, windows, furnace and flooring. This is your Rural retreat just a short drive north of Sterling……….won’t last long at $189,900

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$21,900

TLC needed in this 1 bedroom bungalow. Large 37x22 2 car garage with workshop in back.

Or Investment Property. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. New Bath 2015, new furnace in 2009, new hot water heater in 2015, new garage door in 2015. Move in ready. Fenced back yard. Garage with addition used as workshop. Home is in an estate. Being sold “As Is”.

MLS#09105289 $39,000

MLS#09101767

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$94,000

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$259,500 NEW PRICE

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113 S. DEMENT AVE., DIXON

303 FRONT ST., MOUNT MORRIS

Grand Victorian close to hospital, downtown and river front with 4 to 5 bedrooms, new kitchen with granite counter tops. Detached garage has apartment with full kitchen bathroom and laundry.

Nice Bungalow-Ready to move in or great rental property. 2 bedrooms 1 bath home has hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms.

$560,000

$137,900

MLS#09091781

$135,000

$99,900

MLS#09088819

$222,000

$69,900 MLS#08998933

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1084 CORRIGEIDOR RD., AMBOY

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$135,000

15 METCALF AVE., AMBOY

I got a little to wordy on this one let’s change it to just this: This home features: 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, one 3/4 bath, large eat-in kitchen, large family room with vaulted ceiling, and fenced in backyard.

This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch home, located on the edge of town, has an abundance of room. You really have to view this home to appreciate all that it has to offer.

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4 bedroom 1 bath ranch home with a 2 car attached garage in Lost Lake Subdivision has a partially finished walk out basement.

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$44,500

MLS#09082491

3104 PROPHET RD., ROCK FALLS

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This is a charming, well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. It is centrally located and boasts beautiful oak woodwork and lots of storage. The fully fenced backyard is a great place for kids and pets. MOVE IN READY. Call today for your private showing!

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$69,900

MLS#09098071

Totally updated 4 bedroom 2 bath home move in ready. Hardwood floors in living room and in the eat-in kitchen. Ceramic tile in entryway and in the master-bath. Lots of new, come take a look!

Over 2300 sq. ft. Large living room-3.06 acresedge of town. Formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, good sized bedrooms/master bath, sunroom & marble fireplace with oversized mantle. Attached garage + separate outbuilding/garage. Needs some updating-second fireplace in lower level. City water.

View the Virtual tour@www.ucburkerealty.com MLS#09072701

Clean 1 1/2 Story home with lots of charm. New Windows up, New AC-2013, 2011 electrical updated. Hardwood Floor, fireplace in living room, 7x23 open front porch.

Basement offers small kitchen area, second bath and laundry area and a large family room with a second decorative (electric) fireplace. A lot of charm for the money.

830 DIXON AVE, DIXON

707 WASHINGTON ST., OREGON

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$87,900

MLS#09102137

Adorable Three Bedroom 1 1/2 story home. Updated kitchen, separate dining room, large living room with wood floors & fireplace, main floor master, main floor utility room/bonus area. 2 car garage, fenced in back yard with large deck and enclosed porch.

403 FRONT ST., MOUNT MORRIS

GREAT STARTER HOME

Ranch Home on Double Lot-Two Bedrooms, large eat-in kitchen with ample space for kitchen table. Enclosed front porch and one car garage.

Main floor laundry and bathroom combination.

$129,900 MLS#09105014

2.22 acres with amazing addition-over 2800 sq ft. 4 bedroom/4 bath/2 fireplaces-Master bedroom suite is 23x24 -master bath w/heated floors, jetted tub & walk-in closet. Formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, fenced and wooded yard. 3 plus car heated garage-2 generators.

2nd floor laundry, lower level Family Room & full bath.

View the Virtual tour@www.ucburkerealty.com MLS#08887549

$124,900

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Ranch Home with 3 bedrooms - 2 baths-one bath with tub/shower-second bath with walk-in tub. Large living room with slider to patio-fenced yard. Split bedroom floor plan-Master with double closet-Large kitchen.

Foyer & entry closet-main floor laundry & attached garage. Furnace approx. 5 yrs., Vaulted ceilings, new carpet. View the Virtual tour@www.ucburkerealty.com

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Move in ready ranch in NE Dixon. 3 bedroom with 2 1/2 bathrooms including the master bath.

$119,000

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$55,000

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1302 PUMP FACTORY RD., DIXON

Totally remodeled 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all located on just under 2 acres! Some updates include: New roof 2015, New water heater 2014, 200 amp service, New well in 2015. This home also features; 5 car heated, insulated and central air, main floor laundry, and natural woodwork.

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Immaculate 3 Bedroom Ranch with large living room, beautiful new bath, new carpet and kitchen flooring, freshly painted throughout, interior and exterior.

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3 bedroom 1 bath home on 1 acre lot. Stove is 3yrs old, refrigerator, washer and dryer included.

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Great Family Home • Spacious ranch • 3 bedrooms • Finished basement • Above Ground Pool Relax it’s.....DebbieFlannery.com 815-973-0533

$149,900

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64x32 Storage Building 3 bedroom ranch home on +/- 2.5 acres. Located next to Moonlight Bay Marina. 2 fireplaces, 2 car attached garage, a newer roof, and a basement.

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This home is a sweet deal! Over 2,000 Sq. Ft. of living space, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, has many updates featuring roof, flooring, water heater and wood burning fireplace in lower level family room.

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$99,900

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TURN KEY RESTAURANT & BAR Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Large bar and gaming area with relaxing tables and booths. Many updates and much remodeling completed.

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MONTMORENCY

Affordable 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, 3 car heated garage & a full basement. Newer kitchen, furnace & central air. 100 amp electric service.

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$84,900

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3 Car Heated Garage!

Nice property in East Coloma area, more space than you think! Screened in porch, hardwood floors, finished attic, partially finished basement.

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WHAT IS YOUR HOUSE WORTH? EXCEPTIONAL RANCH BUY This 3 bedroom ranch sets on 2 parcels on a quiet cult-de-sac in Tampico. Newer roof on home and garage. Full poured concrete basement furnished. Motivated seller relocating. Only 59,500.Call on this one.

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How to make older homes more energy efficient

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Older homes are attractive to many homeowners, who can take several steps to make sure their homes are operating as efficiently as possible.

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Older properties tend to have a sense of charm that newly built homes may lack. Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their lived-in feel or design elements that remind homeowners of yesteryear that make older homes so popular among home buyers.

What older homes have in character they may lack in modern amenities. For example, whereas many homes are now built with energy efficiency in mind, older homes may not be so eco-friendly.

Fortunately, there are many ways for homeowners who love their older homes to keep that love going strong while making their homes more energy efficient at the same time.

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