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Thursday, September 24, 2015

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

12433 Prairie Center Road, Morrison

Open Sunday, September 27th 12-2 PM

OPPORTUNITY ACRES!

Well maintained, 3 bedroom ranch home built in 2006 on 5 acres, close to town! Enjoy the views from the screened porch.

Walk out lower level offers over 1800 square feet of additional unfinished living space, already plumbed and ready to be designed to your liking. Barn offers 7 stalls, 40x70 indoor arena with overhead doors at each end. 4 pastures with maintenance free white fencing. Bring your horses!!

#08918824

Sauk Valley

$280,000

Barb Kophamer • 815-772-4850 Go to www.BarbKophamer.com

Sauk Valley

(815) 284-4663

(815) 625-3722

110 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling

www.SaukValleyRealEstate.com Outstanding Agents - Outstanding Results

www.SaukValleyRealEstate.com John Rosengren Tim McCaslin Managing Broker Broker/Owner 815-631-8550 815-716-7653

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Jim Cesarek Broker/Owner 815-716-0976

1319 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 110 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, IL 61081

(815) 625-3722 Outstanding Agents - Outstanding Results

OPEN SATURAY 10-12 708 W. Park Street, Morrison $84,900 #08892846 Hosted by Barb Kophamer

OPEN SATURDAY 11-1 992 Mile Road, Dixon $119,900 #08951140 Hosted by Michael Hoff

OPEN SATURDAY 12-1 27859 Knief Road, Rock Falls $115,495 #09030519 Hosted by Team Jim & Tim

OPEN SATURDAY 12-1 1407 6th Avenue, Sterling $114,900 #09013836 Hosted by Team Jim & Tim

REDUCED!!!

$109,900

#08923937

Move in ready 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on corner lot. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, wood burning fireplace in the living room, four seasons room and attached 2 car garage.

4 UNIT COMMERCIAL BUILDING

4 unit commercial building in Sterling. 2 apartments upstairs and 2 commercial units down. High visibility location. Call for details.

www.FrankMurphyRealtor.com

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#08939357

Suzi VanOosten

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OWNER SAYS SELL! Outstanding 3 bedroom, walk-in closet, fireplace, pool, new septic, beauttiful walk out basement & game room.

#08974246

807 W. 2ND STREET, ROCK FALLS

See My Visual Tours Online!

edsoncox@gmail.com

Charming brick home with natural woodwork and hardwood floors throughout most of the main level. Most windows have been replaced with Pella windows. New roof & water heater.

4 bedrooms and a 2 car garage. Beautifully landscaped lot. Enjoy the summer nights from the screen porch and forget the mosquitos. A perfect home for a rural development loan.

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$227,900

$74,900

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Call Gary for more information

815-499-6711

View all listings all the time!

www.DaveTwining.com dtwining@comcast.net

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES Historic 3 story commercial building in the heart of downtown. Could be retail, office or apartments.

Call Dave 815-499-6711.

Visual tour @ www.davetwining.com

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815-499-6711

$74,900

#08763080

MOVE IN READY! This charming home has been completely remodeled and offers like new condition.

Features of this delightful home include 3 bedrooms, a 2 car garage, patio off the kitchen and energy efficient windows throughout. Included are a stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer and a built in microwave. This is a perfect candidate for a rural development loan.

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$109,900

#08928022

Dave Twining

#08882198

NOTHING TO DO This one level home has much to offer.

Exceptional condition inside and out. The entire interior has been freshly painted and has new carpeting. 2 bedrooms, a large family room and a one car attached garage.

Includes stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Patio off family room and a large yard with a privacy fence and storage shed.

edsoncox@gmail.com

Nice 2-3 bedroom home fireplace and many updates.

www.garycorwell.com • 815-298-1357

815-499-0821 www.edsoncox.com edsoncox@gmail.com

JUST ADD FURNITURE

Call Dave 815-499-6711. Visual tour @ www.davetwining.com

#08882963

$72,900

#08914515

MOVE RIGHT IN!

Visual tour @ www.davetwining.com $95,500

708 W. PARK STREET, MORRISON

This home has updates galore! With a new roof, updated kitchen and bathrooms as well as new flooring throughout. A few personal touches would make this home your own. The large lot and extra detached garage offers plenty of possibilities for a workshop and storage.

Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with full basement, huge garage and extra lot. Call Gary for more information

Newer, quality 4 bedroom, 2 3/4 bath home with fireplace, master bath, main floor laundry, elevated deck and huge finished basement with wet bar and walkout to patio. A must see!

815-440-0689 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

Edson Cox

OPEN SATURDAY 10-12 #08892846 $84,900

$89,500

#08872312

www.briancorwell.com • Direct: 815-716-0772 $279,900

815-677-1939

815-772-4850 • www.BarbKophamer.com

815-499-1590

08956586 504 4th Avenue, Sterling $29,900 08995071 311 E. 10th Street, Sterling $38,900 08947851 1208 E. Lefevre, Sterling $74,900

#08990308

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12433 PRAIRIE CENTER RD., MORRISON

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BEAUTIFUL AFFORDABLE IMMACULATE HOME 3 bedroom, 2 full bath. Gourmet kitchen & large living room with wood fireplace. Call for showing. You will be amazed.

8118 CLINTON, GRAND DETOUR Two bedroom, one bath, one car garage.

Nice backyard, enjoy the peaceful lifestyle of living in Grand Detour. Home is being sold furnished and “As Is Condition” Call Mike Hoff 815-677-1939 for further details.

You will have country living close to town with this 3 bedroom ranch home. Well maintained ,home includes a beautiful screened in porch.

The exterior offers a barn with 7 stalls and a large indoor arena as well as 4 fenced pastures. Bring your horses and move right in!

SPACIOUS RANCH!

OUTSTANDING 3 BEDROOM HOME Beautiful original woodwork with glass pocket doors & original stairway. Gas fireplace. Make an offer!

992 MILE ROAD, DIXON 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch located between Dixon and Grand Detour. Sits on over an acre with mature trees. 2 car attached garage, family room with wood burning fireplace. Deck off of the family room is perfect for entertaining. Main level has been recently painted including doors and trim. Call Mike Hoff 815-677-1939

OPEN SUNDAY 12-2 #08918824 $280,000

$44,900

#08792716

LOTS OF HOUSE

WWW.SAUKVALLEYOPENHOUSE.COM $65,000

OPEN SATURDAY 1:30-3:30 #08905457 $32,000

Michael Hoff

Call Brian 815-716-0772 More to Choose From www.briancorwell.com

#08907503

OPEN SATURDAY 11-1 #08951140 $119,900

815-677-2164 • www.SellSaukValley.com

OPEN SUNDAY 2-3:30 1609 Riverview Road, Rock Falls $94,900 #08919987 Hosted by Jerry Bartlett

$87,900

TRACEY DECRANE

Pleasant country setting on 5 wooded acres! Corn crib along with 3 bedroom, 3 bath house. All updated roofs - 5 miles north of Polo.

OPEN SATURDAY 1:30-3:30 OPEN SATURDAY 1:30-2:30 8118 Clinton, Grand Detour 911 5th Avenue, Sterling $32,000 #08905457 $104,900 #09029122 Hosted by Michael Hoff Hosted by Team Jim & Tim OPEN SATURDAY 1:30-2:30 OPEN SUNDAY 12-1:30 1412 Lancaster Drive, Rock Falls 600 Wiker Drive, Rock Falls $155,500 #08987877 $129,900 #08915218 Hosted by Team Jim & Tim Hosted by Jerry Bartlett OPEN SUNDAY 12:30-1:30 OPEN SUNDAY 12-2 2009 E. 7th Street, Sterling 12433 Prairie Center Rd., Morrison $71,900 #09033518 $280,000 #08918824 Hosted by Bardier Team Hosted by Barb Kophamer OPEN SUNDAY 12:30-1:30 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 5207 Spruce Street, (Galt) Sterling 807 W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls $130,000 #09036233 $95,500 #08974246 Hosted by Bardier Team Hosted by Edson Cox

#09017577

$139,900

#08879894

edsoncox@gmail.com

$119,999

HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATION This turn key office building features 2 offices, a reception area and a spacious administrative area. Features include high traffic location, excellent signage, a phone system and ample off street parking.

Parking lot was recently repaved.

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Tracy Drew Jerry Dave Wes Merdita Debbie Dawn DeVries DeVries Ratajczak Flannery DeVries Anderson Heald Nielsen 815-590-2077 815-564-8732 815-909-8330 Managing Broker 815-973-0533 815-441-3515 815-499-5146 815-718-2272 815-441-1446

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F E A T U R E

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NEW ING LIST

1201 1st Avenue, Rock Falls www.MyXtremeRealty.com

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 12-2 PM

New Listing!

New Listing!

FULL FINISHED “MAN CAVE”

1509 Franklin Street, Rock Falls

East Coloma Area

3 bedroom stone ranch home with 2 car attached garage, full basement, fireplace and fenced back yard with a patio. Seller will provide buyer at closing with credit for new roof and updates.

Beautiful brick ranch home with 2.5 car attached & heated garage. Private setting. Full basement with a total of 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fireplace and wood burning stove. Call Dawn Nielsen 815-441-3515

$89,900

$159,900

Wes Anderson 815-499-5146

MLS#08973839

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 9-11

New Listing!

FORMER CHECKERS GAS STATION 24x16 block building, forced air heat, central air, 13,500 sq. ft. lot on First Avenue, Rock Falls.

17,300 daily traffic count.

Dave DeVries 815-441-1446

$99,900

MLS#09038501

3 CAR HEATED GARAGE!

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

www.Merditaservesyou.net

Contact Kris Sands at 815-632-6470 ksands@saukvalley.com 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling

Thursday, September 24, 2015

$82,500

MLS#08872359

107 N. Barber St., Polo

• Original wood floors & trim • Large Rooms • Move In Ready!

Relax it’s.....DebbieFlannery.com 815-973-0533

$111,500

MLS#08791992

Major League Value, Minor League Price

This charming home is close to parks and schools and is move in ready.

Features a deck off the dining room and a finished basement. Lots of recent, major updates are all done.

Relax it’s...DebbieFlannery.com

815-973-0533 $72,500 MLS#08846576

www.815home.com

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-3

In the lower level with kitchenette and 2nd full bath! 3 total bedrooms, 1 car attached garage, all appliances and a heated 20x40 in-ground pool with safety cover.

Dave DeVries 815-441-1446

$108,500

MLS#09034068

Price Reduced

9655 Pine Drive, Lyndon

This 1,925 Sq. Ft. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath double wide mobile home offers.

Gorgeous interior with large bright kitchen & fireplace in the family room.

All looks new. Garage and storage shed included. Come see Sunday

Wes Anderson 499-5146 $47,500 MLS#09018831

MLS#09042373

Price Reduced

Very Unique Property With Almost 5 Acres

MONTMORENCY

Create your own paradise in the beauty that surrounds this home.

3 possible 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath.

Also an extra car garage with attached apartment.

Affordable 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, 3 car heated garage & a full basement.

Newer kitchen, furnace & central air.

100 amp electric service.

SuperDaveHomes.com 815-441-1446

MerditaServesYou.net

$114,900

$84,900

MLS#08929570

MLS#08847060

NEED 3 BEDROOMS?

Some TLC needed on this 3 bedroom with a 2 car garage and on a corner lot.

Tracy DeVries 815-564-8732

$39,900

OFFICE SPACE GALORE

Former medical office in PLAZA. 8 private offices/treatment rooms. Could be call-in center. Owner will work with tenant. Up to 2,500 sq. ft. or more.

MLS#08949238

$1,306/mo.

Jerry Ratajczak 815-590-2077

MLS#08762157

FEATURED HOMES NEW ING LIST

418 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon

Unique investment opportunity!

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

426 W. FLAGG RD., DIXON

Well kept ranch with new siding, windows & more. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, Lost Lake Sub with view of nature preserve.. $185,000

$150,000 Call Nancy Fritts: 4440-3369

1170 BAY DR., DIXON

car attached garages. $490,000

2086 Grand Detour Rd., Dixon

Lovely, spacious 3-5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Recently remodeled kitchen, master suite, 2 garages - must see! $215,750

Call Bill Dempsey: 631-4295

3 story brick home with walkout basement. 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath on approx.

2 acres in White Oaks. $299,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

$39,000 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

1606 Wadsworth Way, Dixon

1 bedroom, 1 bath ranch in Woodland Shores. Nicely located across from park.

Great oversized 2 car garage. $47,000

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home with finished walkout basement, fabulous kitchen, master suite, 4

CALL BILL GORSKI: 815-288-4648 CALL MATT HERMES: 815-288-4648

2238 Pine Bluff Dr., Dixon

513 W. 1st St., Dixon

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

410 E Dixon St., Polo

103 N Sycamore St., Franklin Grove

2 bedroom all steel ranch home.

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

3 bedroom, 2 bath home on double corner lot. Over 2,000 sq. ft. with fireplace. Located near school. $54,900

Call Bill Gorski: 441-4811

Call Bill Dempsey: 631-4295

1311 3rd Ave., Sterling

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

$59,900 Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

512 Assembly Pl., Dixon

Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath with large gourmet kitchen, great location with park off of back yard. $79,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

110 W. Webster St., Polo

Quality 3 bedroom, 3 bath ranch Spacious with open floor plan & partially finished basement $137,900

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

408 S. Prairie Ave, Polo

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

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

E PRIC D UCE D E R

1756 Iron Springs Rd., Franklin Grove 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on 3.3 acres 2 fireplaces, finished basement. Near town in great location on Franklin Creek!

$169,900 Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

400 Fieldstone Ln., Dixon

Lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch in Idle Oak. Fireplace, master suite, finished basement- must see! $179,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

308 W. Aplington St., Polo

1410 Park Ln., Dixon

Great 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch with finished basement, 2 fireplaces, attached 2 car garage. NE Dixon $145,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

507 Devonshire, Dixon

2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch in NE Dixon.

Fenced yard, deck, attached 2 car garage. $96,600

Call Bill Gorski: 441-4811

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

2 car detached garage. $82,500

Call Patt 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

1240 IL Route 26, Dixon

3 bedroom farmette on 2.9 acres south of Dixon. Bright & spacious with many updates, detached garage & outbuildings.

$157,500 Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

7248 S. Rock Nation Rd., Dixon

Fun river property! 2 bedroom ranch, cabin & 2 car garage with 150 feet of Rock River frontage! $155,000

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

815 288-4648 • www.heartlandrealtyonline.com

315 Crawford Ave, Dixon

Stately 3 story brick home. Tastefully updated with grand entry, fireplace; newer roof, furnace & windows. $234,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

209 Fox Trot- Unit J., Dixon

Immaculate 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo on 1 level. Move in ready, maintenance free, 2 car garage in Idle Oak. $145,000

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Anne Hermes 815-440-7370

Patt Gjonola 815-973-7997

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Factors to consider when planning a home office

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Distractions While your home might be empty for much of the day, you don’t want to be distracted when the kids come home from school or when your spouse or roommate arrives home from work. Avoid putting your home office too close to popular hangout areas in your home, such as the kitchen and the living

room. Instead, choose a room where you have lots of privacy so you can focus on your work and won’t be routinely interrupted.

Working from home can pay numerous dividends, but professionals who telework must put careful thought into the rooms or areas of their homes where they plan to work.

(MS) — As technology has made working remotely easier, more and more professionals are working from home. Working from home can help working parents save money on childcare costs and help all workers avoid rush hour traffic jams and the costs of commuting to and from the office.

The right working environment is essential for men and women who work from home. An environment that’s conducive to work can help people increase their productivity and make their employers more likely to allow more employees to work from home.

Professionals who are new to working from home may find it takes some time before they can create the perfect working environment, but the following are a few factors to consider when planning a home office.

Space One of the disadvantages to working from home is that remote workers don’t have access to the same level of equipment as in the main office, such as color copiers or scanners. If you want to include even scaled-down versions of such equipment in your office, you will need ample space. In addition, less spacious home offices can feel too tight and enclosed, making workers uncomfortable and less enthusiastic about working every day. Pick a spot in your home that affords room for your equipment and the ability to move around so you don’t feel cramped throughout the workday.

Judy Powell 815-716-7450

Jenni Dace 815-716-7675

Patty Martinez 815-499-0721

Ed Hook 815-499-4848

Nichole Baker 815-757-5630

REDUCED $10,000

Lighting Lighting is another factor remote workers must consider when they’re planning their home offices.

Natural light can provide an energetic boost and improve your mood, so choose a room in your home that gets lots of sunlight during the day.

Many professionals who work remotely do so from the basements of their homes, which can make it difficult to rely on natural light. If the basement is the only location in your home that can fit a home office, look for lighting sources that replicate daylight so you are not working in dark quarters.

Speak with your physician about how to arrange lighting to reduce eyestrain caused by staring at a computer.

ROCK FALLS

Cute home on a corner lot. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinets and French doors to the patio. Basement has laundry and 1/2 bath. 1 car attached garage.

MLS#09011876

$39,900

MLS#08995456

$66,900

throughout. 1 car garage and fenced yard. Broker Owned.

$59,900

MLS#08769601

4 bedrooms, 24x10 front enclosed porch, kitchen has snack bar, built-in dishwasher, pantry & sliding doors to patio. Formal dining, Full basement with laundry. 24x24 detached garage with built-on 12x24 workshop. Newer sewer line and vinyl siding.

MLS#08939403

$49,900

Cozy 2-3 bedroom home in Rock Falls. 4 stall car garage and full basement. Handicap accessible. Call today!

MLS#09019886

$68,900

NEW LISTING

Connectivity also must be considered when planning a home office. While wireless Internet has made Internet dead zones less problematic, certain areas or rooms in your home may still be touchand-go with regard to Internet connectivity. Such areas should be avoided when choosing a room for your home office, as it can be difficult to remain productive if your connection to your office’s external server is routinely compromised. Find an area where the wireless connection is always strong.

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Close To Schools 3 Bedroom Cape Cod with replacement windows throughout, hardwood floors and oak kitchen.

Newer furnace. Block basement. 2 car detached garage.

Spectacular 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with numerous updates. Kitchen with Corian countertops, breakfast area and sliding glass doors to patio. Formal dining room. Family room has gas fireplace, main floor laundry, finished basement and 2 car attached garage. Immediate possession.

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.

MONTMORENCY SCHOOL 30x32 steel insulated & heated building along with a 2 car attached heated garage. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and main floor laundry. Finished basement with wet bar, bath, bed and family room. Large deck with hot tub. Many newer mechanicals! Close to the interstate.

MLS# 08884515

MLS#09014923

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$208,500

MLS#08850340

MONTMORENCY SCHOOL - EDGE OF TOWN On .65/Acre - updated home has newer furnace, central air, roof, electric, bath, Here is an excellent brick duplex only 16 years old with 2 bedroom units. Each septic and windows. Screened porch, unit is 675 sq. ft. and offers an open floor plan with 1 bath, separate utilities and a full basement with laundry hook ups and plenty of storage. Nice wood plank floors breezeway and storage shed.

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New 2-story home on a ž acre lot. John Martin oak kitchen with center island, pantry and lots of cupboards. 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath and main floor laundry.

2-story foyer with open oak stairway. Full finished basement. Custom deck.

Patio and large above ground pool. Impressive @ $224,900.

$56,900

$52,900

$186,900

MLS#08935282

$169,900

MILLEDGEVILLE - CORNER LOT This 2-story offers 4 bedrooms, 1 bath and wood laminate floors on the first level. Vinyl siding with some newer windows and roof. Fenced yard.

$56,900

MLS#08967408

Only $57,900 for this 3 bedroom charmer with all new flooring and replacement windows throughout.

Main floor laundry.

New kitchen cabinets and countertops. Basement and handicap accessible. Vinyl siding, 2 car detached garage with alley access.

$57,900

MLS#08986003

Secluded Setting on 2 Acres in Hickory Hills area. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, lots of counter space and eat-in breakfast area. Formal living/dining room combination.

Main floor family room with fireplace, sliding doors to the patio. Main floor laundry room with half bath. Master suite has it’s own new bath with ceramic shower and double sinks.

Sprawling ranch features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. New steel roof. Main floor family room and formal living room. Full basement. Fenced yard and 2 car garage.

MLS#09029691

MLS#09015115

$199,900

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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.

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$137,900

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Located Daily in the Classified Section of the Daily Gazette, Telegraph and saukvalley.com!

Also in The Review located throughout the Sauk Valley on newstands!

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.

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$169,900

BEAUTIFUL RIVER VIEW

Completely remodeled with 1,720 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2 ceramic baths, great room with vaulted ceilings, skylights and custom stone fireplace. Boat house with large upper deck along with 24X30 finished garage.

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Deadline for Submission is Friday, October 16, 2015

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“Salute to Veterans” Publishes on November 10, 2015

John P. Abbott U.S. Army WWII & Korea 1941-1946 & 1950-1954 Passed Away 3-13-2000

SPC. Greg Adams 1st Aviation Brigade Vietnam Served 1969-1971

Staff Sgt. Donald L. Allen U.S. Army 1943-1946 Passed Away 1-1-02

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Elmer L. Albus U.S. Army- WWII Served 2 Years

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Lt. David R. Allen Navy - Vietnam 1963-1967

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Consider moisture issues when choosing insulation

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(MS) — By Scott McGillivray

is a good choice. Water-resistance is important yearround, but especially in summer, when humidity levels rise, and in spring and fall, when rain and moisture levels can increase dramatically. It’s vital that your insulation won’t compress or sag within the wall or ceiling cavity, because when insulation materials compress and sag, they leave gaps, compromising the thermal performance of the wall.

Cold, heat and sound can pass through much more easily, creating a living space that’s less comfortable and more expensive to heat and cool.

We insulate our homes primarily to keep them warm in the winter and cool in the summer. As a result, most of us evaluate insulation based on its thermal properties, which is definitely important to consider. However, there is another aspect of wall and ceiling insulation that should be considered before making a final decision, and that’s moisture.

If you choose the wrong insulation, moisture can seriously damage the long-term performance of the insulation, drastically reducing the benefits it offers to your home.

Another important consideration when choosing insulation is mold resistance. Materials that resist mold growth, like stone wool, are essential to the health of your home and family. Because mold feeds on organic matter, selecting an insulation that is composed of nonorganic matter is ideal to prevent rot.

Although wall and ceiling cavities may be out of sight after a home is built, they are very important spaces in residential construction and remodeling projects. They play a critical role in managing the interior temperature, noise level, air-flow and mold levels. It is important that the insulation in the walls and ceilings works just as well years after installation as it does the day after the project is completed. This means that the insulation needs to stay consistent over time –– any sagging, compressing or rotting will compromise the safety and comfort of your home.

Keeping moisture and mold at bay with a quality insulation will contribute to a safer indoor environment and provide energy savings and comfort benefits that can last for the lifetime of a home.

Scott McGillivray is the award-winning TV host, a full-time real estate investor, contractor, author, and educator. Follow him on Twitter @smcgillivray.

To combat these potential problems, look for insulation that does not absorb water, but repels it.

Stone wool insulation, like that produced by Roxul,

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3 bedroom ranch on corner lot. Features; 2 car attached garage, front & back deck, side enclosed porch, large eat-in kitchen, dining room open to large living room, full bath, and lower level finished family room.

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Vacant lot ready to build on. Address to be determined when building permit is obtained.

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You will love the character and space in this all brick duplex. A great location on the north side of town near the river.

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$59,000

619 DIXON AVE., DIXON

Two bedroom ranch home in NE Dixon. This would make a nice starter or rental home.

$68,500

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$96,500

640 2ND AVE., DIXON

$101,900

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1217 WASHINGTON AVE. 2-B, DIXON

Reasonable priced living in this 2nd floor condo.

Large living room, a deck off the laundry room, kitchen plus dining room and 2 nicely sized bedrooms. Also includes a 1 car garage with storage.

$73,900

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300 DIVISION STREET, AMBOY

1118 ELM PL., DIXON

Tastefully remodeled ranch home with attached one car garage and full walkout basement. This home is move in ready with everything done!

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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.

MLS#08936739

3 bedroom, partially finished walkout basement, with roughed in bathroom. Concrete slab ready to build garage off alley access. Updated kitchen, hardwood floors. All new windows updated bathroom with granite top.

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$149,000

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623 CRAWFORD AVE., DIXON

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8113 CLINTON ST., DIXON

Nice location on large lot! Needs work! Seller has never lived at the property. Sold “as is”.

MLS#08944375

Large 3 bedroom home with natural woodwork, hardwood floors, open front and back porches. Many possibilities!

$108,500

Very clean duplex - 1 Upper/1 Lower. Newly painted and new carpet. Pay your mortgage with rent from the other unit. New roof will be done in the very near future.

MLS# 08907412

$69,900

810 LINCOLN AVE., DIXON

910 HEMLOCK AVE., DIXON

Nice home with loads of storage space. All 3 bedrooms with double closets and hardwood floors. Home features large living room and separate family room.

Kirsten Crawford Managing Broker 815-973-0841

Patti Shoemaker 815-994-8794

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$126,000

356 STERLING ROAD, HARMON Cute 2 bedroom farmette with fenced pasture and outbuildings.

MLS#08965671

$46,000

1351 CHICAGO AVE. 2, DIXON

1109 HILL DR., DIXON

4 bedroom ranch in great location! Open kitchen and living room with sliding doors that walk out to deck area. Finished walk-out basement with 4th bedroom and lots of storage. Basement has additional 3/4 unfinished bath with stool, sink, and shower. 1 car attached garage.

1903 SUNNYDALE RD., DIXON

Three bedroom ranch home between Dixon and Sterling sitting on just under an acre lot in a private subdivision outside of town.

This home has been updated: kitchen cabinets, floor, New roof & bathroom, new 32X28 garage w/dual doors(front & back), alley access, 3/4 bath, heat & electric. Other remodels include new furnace, A/C, windows, & siding. New water heater & full basement waterproofing.

Great starter!

Tim Crawford 815-535-3444

CynthiaAdcock 815-677-0934

MOTIVATED SELLER - BRING AN OFFER! This exceptionally well maintained mobile home has 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, kitchen w/island, breakfast bar, pantry and oak cabinets. Master bedroom suite offers a walk-in closet & master bathroom with separate shower.

MLS#08944249

$235,000

462 KILGORE RD., DIXON

MOTIVATED SELLER! Beautiful Home on 1+ Acres.

Maple kitchen cabinets & hardwood floors, master bedroom suite with jetted tub, walk-in closet, tray ceiling, main floor laundry, 3 car garage.

MLS# 08936506

$34,000

86 MONROE AVE., DIXON

This 3 Bedroom/1 Bath will make a great starter home or investment property -- just needs some TLC. Close to Dixon’s down-town & conveniently located to shopping.

MLS#08916317

$66,900

1523 2ND ST., DIXON

Tastefully remodeled ranch home with attached one car garage and full walkout basement. This home is move in ready with everything done!

MLS#08861003

$139,000

1663 HILL DRIVE, DIXON

3 bedroom home, formal living room, family room & wood burning fireplace, 4 season room and kitchen has attached dining room. 2 - 2 car insulated garages, 1 has workshop & water. Call listing agent for a private tour!

Barb Davis 815-441-0900

Vickie Gutierrez 815-973-4444

Andrea Ragan 815-973-4033

Piper Grazulis 815-631-4446

Kathy Yount 815-973-1770

Debbi Cole 815-677-8237

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“I came to New York to be a dancer, but I knew that was a short-lived career. So I got my real-estate license and started selling houses. And turned out, love it.”

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5 simple ways to increase energy efficiency and savings (MS) — Fall and winter can be tough on your home and your wallet. As temperatures drop, chances are your furnace will be working overtime. This results in two things — greater energy consumption and higher heating bills. In fact, costs associated with heating and cooling a home year-round typically comprise two-thirds of the average energy bill. Try these easy DIY projects to help cut down on energy loss and expenses: 1. Replace worn weather-stripping around doors and windows. Worn weather-stripping can create drafts and let heated air out, stressing your furnace and compromising your comfort. Replacing it takes little time and is a low-cost, high-impact solution.

2. Top up or replace old insulation in your attic. A poorly insulated attic is a primary source of energy loss. Also, over time, some types of insulation can settle and compact, allowing heat to escape through gaps. Experts recommend topping up or replacing attic insulation with a dimensionally stable batt insulation like Roxul Comfortbatt. Aim for an R-value of at least R-50 or a depth of roughly 16 inches.

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John Rosengren Tim McCaslin Jim Cesarek Broker/Owner Managing Broker Broker/Owner 815-631-8550 815-716-7653 815-716-0976

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SWEET & LOW! This sweet 2 bedroom home is offered at a low price. Living room with vaulted ceiling for a spacious feel. Nice kitchen and separate dining room. Main floor laundry. Nice yard with patio and garden space. Handy location too! See it today!

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SEARCH NO MORE! This well maintained home is the PERFECT STARTER! Great cabinet space in the eat-in kitchen. Two roomy bedrooms. Full basement with laundry and extra bath. You’ll love the yard with privacy fence, patio, 1 1/2 car garage & blacktop drive. Handy location too!

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Call Patti Sword 815-590-0130 Or Visit PattiSword.com/08924193

$65,900

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AFFORDABLE & AVAILABLE NOW! This nice and clean 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with a freshly painted interior is ready for a new owner. New laminate flooring. Newly remodeled kitchen and full bath. Enclosed front porch. Open staircase. Main floor laundry hook-ups. Oversized heated 2 car garage. Patio. Corner lot.

See it all at: www.LindaSanders.com

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This well maintained 3 bedroom home has a nice open floor plan and an open staircase. Replacement windows throughout. The master bedroom has a dressing room with a walk-in closet. Main floor laundry room. Heated oversized 2 car garage. Covered front porch See it all at: www.LindaSanders.com

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COMMERCIAL BUSINESS WITH REAL ESTATE

www.LindaSanders.com

Active truck and equipment repair business with employees and inventory included.

Call Keith for details, Financials, etc. #09023019

$40,000

$160,000

#08719102

$2,000-$25,000

BUILDING LOTS DOWNTOWN STERLING!

Just listed, several combinations of residential, multi family and commercial lots in Sterling & COUNTRY LOT 2 acre building site adjacent to a subdivision and near a golf course. Polo schools, paved road, includes a small shed and trees. Ready for a new home.

Call Keith for more information!

Rock Falls Call Keith 815622-1598

Melissa Ellefsen Jim King Jr. 309-912-2820 309-716-6755 Chris King 815-499-8279 www.MissyandJim.com www.ChrisKing.IllinoisPoperty.com

#08989547

$575,000

This centrally located building would be perfect for a retail oriented business. 6,862 Sq. Ft. divided into office, garage and shop area space.

2 overhead doors. Move your business to a new home in a GREAT LOCATION! Could be leased for $8/sq. ft.

Call Melissa or Jim today or visit visual tour @ www.MissyandJim.com/08719192

$325,000

#08642147

www.zoellerag.com • 815-622-1598 ROCK FALLS INDUSTRIAL PARK!

NOT ENOUGH ROOM FOR YOUR TEAM TO HUDDLE?

Industrial manufacturing building separated into 2 parts with over 47,000 Sq. Ft. on 5.5 acres of land. 5 overhead doors with 18 ft. eaves. 480 Volt1600 Amp power. 1,040 Sq. ft. of office space with break room & 2 restrooms. Extra storage building with 6 overhead doors!

Call Chris today or visit the visual tour @ www.ChrisKing.IlliniosProperty.com #09027524

$145,000

THE A-H-H-H APPEAL!

This all brick beautiful 2 story custom built home in Northland Hill Subdivision has over 3,000 Sq. ft. of living. Impressive open staircase. Sunken family room, separate living room & dining room.

Master bedroom suite on main level. Oversized 3 car garage. View of Emerald Hill Golf Course.

Call Chris today or visit the visual tour @ www.ChrisKing.IlliniosProperty.com

$84,900

#08654265

LET ME HELP!

FAMILY PLEASER!

Well maintained brick home with 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Living room with gas fireplace, family room, kitchen with updated Corian counter tops & separate dining room. Main floor laundry, 3 season porch, partially finished basement & oversized 2 car garage. A MUST SEE! Call Melissa today or visit visual tour @ www.MissyandJim.com

COMFORTABLE LIVING!

This 1.5 story home in Dixon has 4 bedrooms!

Large eat-in kitchen, living room with den & family room with fireplace. Main floor laundry/ mudroom. Detached 1 car garage with an enclosed porch. New roof & furnace in 2012.

Call Melissa today or visit visual tour @ www.MissyandJim.com/08654265

www.ChrisKing.IllinoisProperty.com www.MissyandJim.com

Give me a call at 815-213-0164 or check out my website at: www.DebProctor.com

OPEN SUNDAY 12-1:30 $129,900

OPEN SUNDAY 2-3:30 $94,900

#08915218

#08919987

600 WIKER DRIVE, ROCK FALLS

2 bedroom home offering new vinyl siding, newer roof, furnace, windows & bath.

Spacious living room and master bedroom, updated kitchen and vaulted ceilings. HUGE LOT IN EAST COLOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT.

This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers newer roof and central air, spacious living room and 3 season room, and large corner lot. GREAT LOCATION! #09013615

Lee Bardier 815-716-3604

www.BardierTeam.com

FAMILY WANTED

For this updated 3 bedroom, 2 story home has great space! Gorgeous woodwork with detailed scrolling and open staircase.

Roomy kitchen with tile floor. Main floor laundry with 1/2 bath. Walk up attic for expansion. Nice 2 1/2 car garage and privacy fenced yard. See it today!

Call Patti Sword 815-590-0130 Or Visit PattiSword.com/08824025

$64,900

1609 RIVERVIEW RD., ROCK FALLS

#08980362

$54,900 ew e N ric P

STARTING OUT OR DOWNSIZING?

2-3 bedrooms, 2 baths, newer furnace and family room. Attached garage and chain link fenced back yard. SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM AND NICE CORNER LOT!

5207 SPRUCE STREET, (GALT) STERLING

2009 E. 7TH STREET, STERLING

QUICK POSSESSION

2-3 bedroom ranch with newer roof, remodeled kitchen and bath, main floor laundry. And full dry basement.

www.jerrybartlett1.com

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Brand new siding! 2.5 car heated garage, full basement, 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces. On corner lot!

See @ www.BardierTeam.com

www.BardierTeam.com

TEAM JIM CESAREK AND TIM McCASLIN See full listings, pictures and virtual tours at www.jimandtim.com • OPEN HOUSE: Saturday Sept.

26th, 12:00 to 1:00, MLS: 09013836, $114,900, 1407 6th Avenue, Sterling, 3BR/2BA, Remodeled 1.5 Story • OPEN HOUSE: Saturday Sept.

26th, 1:30 to 2:30, MLS: 09029122, $104,900, 911 5th Ave, Sterling, 3BR/1.5BA, Completely Remodeled 2 Story • OPEN HOUSE: Saturday Sept.

26th, 12:00 to 1:00, MLS: 09030519, $155,495, 27859 Knief Road, Rock Falls, 3BR/2.5BA, Ranch • OPEN HOUSE: Saturday Sept.

26th, 1:30 to 2:30, MLS: 08987877, $155,500, 1412 Lancaster Dr, Rock Falls, 3BR/2.5BA, Wolf Ridge Condo • NEW LISTING: MLS: 09040115, $52,500, 607 8th Ave, Sterling, 4BR/2.5BA, 2-Story • NEW LISTING: MLS: 09018632, $81,500, 705 Griswald Ave, Sterling, 3BR/1BA, Ranch • NEW LISTING: MLS: 09039575, $105,000, 902 4th Ave, Sterling, 3BR/2.5BA, 2-Story, Neighborhood Stabilization qualified buyers only, call today for more details • NEW LISTING: MLS: 09040211, $153,000, 2206 E. 23rd St, Sterling, 2BR/2BA, Ranch • PRICE REDUCED: MLS: 08883015, $61,900, 202 S. Grove Street, Tampico, 3BR/1BA, Ranch FEATURED LISTINGS • MLS: 08992033, $65,900, 508 7th Avenue, Rock Falls, 2BR/1BA, Ranch • MLS: 09018128, $69,000, 1823 W. 9th St, Dixon, 2BR/1BA, Ranch • MLS: 08941711, $69,900, 211 W. 13th Street, Rock Falls, 3BR/1.5BA, Completely Remodeled 1.5 Story • MLS: 09009531, $137,900, 1002 Avenue D, Rock Falls, 2BR/2BA, Condo • MLS: 08854632 $149,900, 1911 Ave J, Sterling, 4BR/2.5BA, 2 Story • MLS: 08918390, $285,000, 1653 Brandywine Lane, Dixon, 3BR/2.5BA, 2-Story with river frontage www.jimandtim.com

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