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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

501 W. Mason Street, Polo

Lovely, well-maintained & updated Victorian-style home. Gorgeous oak staircase winding up to an open hallway above, living room with turret complete with curved glass windows. Cozy family room with fireplace which flows into the formal dining room & also to the wrap-around front porch. A huge eat-in kitchen awaits, plus a main floor bath & bedroom/office/den. Ascend the stairs to find two bedroom suites, each with its own bath. You’ll also marvel over the 3rd bedroom with turret, adjacent to the library area at the top of the stairs. The walk-up attic offers lots of storage & the partially finished basement has an exercise room. The (24x34) 2.5 car garage, built in 2009, completes the picture of this wonderful family home sitting on a huge 125x140 corner lot. GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD, GREAT SCHOOLS, GREAT BUY!

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

$149,500

www.heartlandrealtyonline.com

815 288-4648

www.SaukValleyRealEstate.com Sauk Valley SaukValleyOpenHouse.com Outstanding Agents 1319 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 Outstanding 110 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, IL 61081 Results

(815) 284-4663 (815) 625-3722

John Rosengren Managing Broker 815-631-8550

OPEN SATURDAY 12-1 OPEN SATURDAY 1-3 1507 17th Avenue, Sterling 1310 Mineral Springs Rd., Sterling $104,900 #09064939 $184,900 #09013563 Hosted by Team Jim & Tim Hosted by Jerry Bartlett OPEN SATURDAY 1:30-2:30 708 2nd Avenue, Sterling $67,900 #09059771 Hosted by Team Jim & Tim

Member of Sauk Valley Association of Realtors

Tim McCaslin

Jim Cesarek Broker/Owner 815-716-0976

Broker/Owner 815-716-7653

#09014500

$124,900

TRACEY DECRANE

17684 W. EAGLE POINT ROAD, POLO

OPEN SUNDAY 12-1:30 2005 Canal Street, Rock Falls $51,900 #08980362 Hosted by Jerry Bartlett

Reduced! 3 bedroom house with 2 car attached garage and detached outbuilding.

Big family room addition with fireplace, main floor laundry, huge kitchen. 5 miles west of Polo on 7 acres!

OPEN SUNDAY 2-3:30 1011 W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls $59,900 #09047504 Hosted by Jerry Bartlett

815-677-2164 • www.SellSaukValley.com #09044910

$117,500

$39,900

#09086767

#09064545

$89,900

$239,900

#09024475

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PERFECT FAMILY HOME!

ALL BRICK HOME

3 bedroom all brick 2 story home near the hospital. Move in ready, large rooms, hardwood floors & 2 car garage.

NEW ON THE MARKET

2 bedroom, newer roof, furnace & central air. Full basement, 2 car garage.

www.FrankMurphyRealtor.com #09050789

$79,900

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Your dream house awaits at the end of a private drive! This updated home boasts remodeled kitchen with new appliances, updated baths, new doors & windows, large 4th level family room & many more special touches.

815-772-4850 • www.BarbKophamer.com

815-499-1590 $40’s

#09073968

YOUR DREAM HOME!

Perfect family home, just a quick walk to Kilgour Park! This home features an open & spacious “L” shaped living room with 2 sets of pocket doors leading to the cook’s kitchen. The master bedroom offers not only a walk-in closet, but also a cedar closet for extra storage. Don’t miss this listing!

#09003307

$189,900

$49,900

#09045593

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SACRIFICED

This 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath last sold for $127,900 Take advantage of this huge discount. Needs a little love but priced to sell. Call Brian 815-716-0772 www.briancorwell.com

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COLONIAL ACRES BEAUTY

HANDY?

Bring your imagination and talent to build equity. 3-4 bedrooms & 1.5 baths.

$179,900

#09055954

3 bedroom, 2 car garage.

Call Gary for details

information.

www.briancorwell.com • Direct: 815-716-0772

#09079639

SUPER STARTER

Totally remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath & 2 fireplaces. Call Gary for more

Call Brian 815-716-0772 www.briancorwell.com

www.garycorwell.com • 815-298-1357

$222,900

#08928022

$109,900

$93,900

#08960960

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BEAUTIFUL RANCH!

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SETTING 3-5 bedroom house on 8 acres, 2 car garage, heated pole shed + 2 small buildings. Bring your horses. Beautiful property.

Suzi VanOosten

Edson Cox

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Quality 4 bedroom, 2 3/4 bath home with fireplace, master bath, main floor laundry, elevated deck and spacious finished basement with wet bar and walkout to patio. Call Dave 815-499-6711.

Visual tour @ www.davetwining.com

815-440-0689

FARMETTE! 1.5 story, 3 bedroom farmette on 1.74 acres.

Has main floor bedroom and laundry.

Five outbuildings.

Call Dave 815-499-6711.

Visual tour @ www.davetwining.com

Call Dave 815-499-6711.

Visual tour @ www.davetwining.com

Visual tour @ www.davetwining.com $199,900

#08967653

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES!

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

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815-499-6711

$74,900

#08882963

#08918467

$109,900

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

SPECTACULAR HOME

See My Visual Tours Online!

edsoncox@gmail.com

This 1936 solid stone home is a classic. Features include four bedroom, 3.5 baths and a 3 car attached garage. Spacious living areas a large enclosed porch and fireplaces. The home has recently undergone extensive remodeling and redecorating. Custom kitchen is brand new. Large lot with a patio and plenty of mature trees.

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JUST MOVE IN! This charming, brick Cape Cod style hose is in perfect condition. Features include 3 bedrooms, a large main floor family room with a fireplace and a nicely landscaped yard. Stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, washer & dryer are included. Just a few minutes walk to Jefferson Elementary School. Price just reduced $5,000!

MOVE IN READY

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

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Debbie Flannery 815-973-0533

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Dawn Nielsen 815-441-3515

Wes Anderson 815-499-5146

Merdita Heald 815-718-2272

Drew DeVries 815-909-8330

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

New Listing!

New Listing!

New Listing!

64x32 Storage Building

Affordable 3 Bedroom

3 bedroom ranch home on +/- 2.5 acres. 2 fireplaces, 2 car attached garage, basement & a newer roof.

Duplex with a Plus

Spacious 2 unit duplex with vinyl siding, newer roof, and replacement windows. Good income producer or convert back to a nice single family home. Next to Dillon home in Sterling. Wes Anderson 499-5146

SuperDaveHomes.com 815-441-1446 $139,900 MLS#09083996

$66,900

MLS#09085095

Cozy Country Home

MONTMORENCY AREA Last house on the end of a cul-de-sac is where this 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 4+ car garage home with full basement.

Dawn Nielsen 815-441-3515 www.815home.com

$165,900

Tracy DeVries 815-564-8732

MLS#08901114

4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room, attached 2 car garage & many updates

With fresh paint, new roof, newer water heater and a full basement!

Move in condition!

SuperDaveHomes.com 815-441-1446 $54,900

Be Thankful For Space!

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.

Relax it’s ... DebbieFlannery.com 815-973-0533 $129,900 MLS#09026349

MerditaServesYou.net $127,900 MLS#09058947

Charming Family Home

NEED 3 BEDROOMS?

3 bedrooms, spacious living room & family room, many nice updates.

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

Price Reduced

Very Unique Property with Almost 5 Acres

FULL FINISHED “MAN CAVE”

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.

Create your own paradise in the beauty surrounding this home. 3 possibly 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, an extra car garage with attached apartment.

Dave DeVries 815-441-1446

$99,900

MerditaServesYou.net $99,900 MLS#08929570

MLS#09042373

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

$72,500

MLS#08846576

Tracy DeVries 815-564-8732

$37,900

MLS#08949238

FEATURED HOMES NEW ING LIST

NEW ING LIST

513 W. 1st St., Dixon

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

516 4TH AVE., DIXON 501 W. MASON ST., POLO Unique Lustron home! This 2 Well maintained & updated bedroom ranch is completely 4 bedroom, 3 bath Victorian. made of metal. 3+ car garage Gorgeous woodwork & windows, & extra lot- must see! $84,900 2.5 car garage. $149,500 CALL NANCY FRITTS: 440-3369 CALL PATT GJONOLA: 973-7997

$39,000 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

2073 Grand Detour Rd, Dixon

Excellent 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with hardwood floors, 3 season room, updated kitchen with granite counters.

$159,900 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. $42,000

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

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

410 E Dixon St., Polo

712 N Division Ave, Polo Successful

2 bedroom all steel ranch home.

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

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

Call Bill Gorski: 441-4811

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

308 W. Aplington St., Polo

1240 IL Route 26, Dixon

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

$145,000 Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

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

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.

Call Patt Gjonola: 815-973-7997

418 S. Peoria Avenue, Dixon

Unique investment opportunity!

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

$150,000 Call Nancy Fritts: 4440-3369

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

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

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

103 N Sycamore St, Franklin Grove

3 bedrooms, 2 bath home on double corner lot. Over 2,000 sq. ft. with fireplace.

Located near school. $54,900

Call Bill Dempsey: 631-4295

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

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

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 Call Bill Gorski: 815-288-4648

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

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

915 Cooper, Dixon

Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch in NE Dixon.

Gorgeous hardwood under carpet.

2 car attached garage. $89,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

Anne Hermes 815-440-7370

Patt Gjonola 815-973-7997

Member of Sauk Valley Association of Realtors

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Make a home offer they can’t refuse (MS) — Buying a home can be very competitive.

A well-maintained property with all of the bells and whistles that today’s buyers demand figures to attract many offers, and buyers who have found their dream homes must be prepared to make an offer that sellers can’t refuse.

Standing out in a sea of other potential home buyers is not always so easy, but there are steps buyers can take to ensure their offer is the one sellers ultimately accept. • Get preapproved for a mortgage. Sellers’ patience may wear thin with buyers who are not preapproved for a mortgage when making their offers. Preapproval can speed up the selling process, as buyers won’t need to secure financing afterward. When sellers receive multiple offers on their homes, they are more likely to sell their homes to buyers whose financing is already lined up as opposed to buyers who have to scramble to secure loans. • Establish a strong rapport with the sellers. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to develop emotional attachments to their homes, and buyers should keep that in mind when viewing a home and negotiating their purchase. Sellers won’t want to hear about how ugly a home is or how much money buyers will have to spend to bring the home up to their standards.

While buyers must weigh such variables when making their offers, keep it as cordial as possible and avoid any inflammatory remarks during the negotiation process. Sellers may be more likely to accept a lower offer from a buyer they like than a higher offer from someone they don’t like. • Don’t delay an inspection. When a property is drawing significant interest, buyers can set their offers apart from the rest by arranging for a nearimmediate inspection. Some buyers may want sellers to give them a couple of weeks to arrange for an inspection, and that may irritate sellers who want to sell their homes as quickly as possible. Have an inspector ready to perform an inspection within days of making your offer. • Include an escalation clause. When making an offer on a home, prospective buyers can include an escalation clause. Such a clause acknowledges that a potential buyer is willing to increase his or her initial offer by a predetermined amount to exceed any bids that are higher than that initial offer. When sellers trigger such clauses, they are often required to show the other offers they received that triggered the escalation clause. Escalation clauses show the sellers you really want the house while keeping potential buyers’ hopes of buying the home alive when the bids are competitive.

Prospective home buyers may find themselves in some stiff competition upon finding their dream homes. But a few simple strategies can make their offers stand out and increase their chances of buying their ideal homes.

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Patty Martinez 815-499-0721

Jenni Dace 815-716-7675

OPEN SUNDAY 1-2 PM

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.

MLS#08903361

$215,000

Ed Hook 815-499-4848

1412 Locust Street, Sterling 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!!

$129,900

MLS#09026316

Nichole Baker 815-757-5630

Well maintained, 2 bedroom home.

Great cabinet space in the spacious eat-in kitchen. All appliances stay.

Large living room, vinyl windows, basement, 2 car garage & carport.

Privacy fenced backyard.

MLS#08991274

$69,900

NEW PRICE 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.

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

Call today!

MLS#09019886 MLS#08935282

$54,900

Open floor plan and completely remodeled ranch. New custom kitchen with plenty of cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Ceramic bath, 2 bedrooms, basement has 2nd bath and oversized 2 car garage. Located on a huge lot north of Sterling Schools. Immediate possession.

MLS#09045521

3 bedroom with many updates.....

Newer roof, flooring, siding, windows, water heater and bath. 2 car garage with fenced backyard.

$76,500

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.

MLS#09055692 $186,900

MLS#09050782

Beautiful 2 story home. John Martin kitchen with granite countertops. 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.

$179,900

MLS#09079625

Brick Duplex/Town home. 2 Identical units with 1,275 sq. ft. each. Hardwood floors and natural woodwork. Large rooms, enclosed front and back porch. All 3 bedrooms up and walk-up floored attic. Full basements. All separate utilities. $14,400 gross income (unit#1 have been there 10 years). Broker Owned.

$69,500

MLS#09047154

Cute ranch on the edge of town â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 lots in Sterling. 1 car garage and shed. Newer eat-in kitchen with appliances.

New furnace, roof and water heater. Brazilian cherry flooring along with basement.

MLS#09079278

$63,500

$169,900

MLS#08814763

$55,000

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.

MLS#08986003

$57,900

EDGE OF TOWN - MT. CARROLL

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.

$199,900

MLS#09000977

ROCK FALLS

Commercial building in Milledgeville with storefront and 2 apartments above (currently rented). New roof and ready to go. Call Ed Hook at 499-4848 for details.

$56,900

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

$35,900

Great starter home in Rock Falls located on a large lot.

New windows, hardwood flooring and tile throughout. Updated bath.

New electrical and freshly painted interior. Room to build a garage.

$34,500

MLS#09065641

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!

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

Picturesque Farmetteâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś1.82 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 Sterlingâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś.wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last long at $189,900

MLS#09061983

$189,900

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Thursday, November 19, 2015

LEONARD REAL ESTATE

“WHERE Pat Leonard PERSONAL Managing Broker SERVICE IS #1” 535-1274 Open Sunday 1-2:30

514 12TH AVENUE, ROCK FALLS Cute 2-bedroom cottage with an updated kitchen and bathroom. It has a new roof, full basement and a 1-car garage. Come see for yourself!

CALL PAT FOR DETAILS!

815-288-3303

901-1/2 W. Route 30 • Rock Falls, IL 61071

815-625-7183

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Dave Leonard

Suzette Hanover

535-4200

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Burke Realty

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1 ACRE TO CALL YOUR OWN! This nice family home has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and it’s sitting on 1 acre. Just north of Sterling. Has a big living room with electric log fireplace. Full basement, 2.5 car insulated garage with workshop area. Barn with newer steel roof.

CALL PAT FOR DETAILS!

3 SEPARATE STEEL BUILDINGS

GREAT INVESTMENT! Owner will consider a lease. Each building has its own septic & drain field. 2 buildings have tenants in place.

Sits on 2 acres. Call Dave to learn more about the buildings or

the lease.

CALL DAVE FOR MORE INFO.

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Vicky

NICE PLACE TO CALL HOME! 3-bedroom ranch home with a new roof and newer 1 car garage with floored storage room. Hardwood floors in the bedrooms. Owners motivated to sell, Take a minute to call Pat to learn more about this ranch home.

RANCH-STYLE TOWN HOME

Built in 2012; 3 bedroom, 3 baths, covered porch leads to foyer with living & dining rooms. Gorgeous kitchen with slider to deck. Master bedroom-master bath & closet, 2nd bedroom with nearby 2nd bath & laundry. Walk out lower level-family room, 3rd bath and 3rd bedroom + storage room and mechanical room, attached garage.

HOA Fees $100 per month. Overlook Gardens. View

SUZETTE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

$42,000

#08937763

CALL SUZETTE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

$139,900

#08994085

BIG SPACE – AFFORDABLE PRICE!

INFORMATION!

$32,500

#09033977

CALL SUZETTE FOR SHOWING!

$24,000

#09040482

739-8155

Realtor Auctioneer

On this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Large living room + sun room with French doors, main floor 1/2 bath plus full bath up. Master bedroom with 3 closetshallway built in hutch. Hardwood floors under carpet on main floor. Garage-pergola patio area & perennials.

Electrical Compliance on file. View the Virtual

Tour @www.ucburkerealty.com

MLS#08998628

New y Listinginb!

Kev

MOVE IN READY!

3-4 bedroom, with large kitchen, formal dining with natural woodwork. Living room with 1 bedroom & full bath on 1st floor, 2 bedrooms up with office or 4th bedroom, full bath on 2nd floor. Small deck off kitchen. Enclosed front porch, Back yard completely fenced in. New Roof. Nachusa. View the Virtual

Tour @www.ucburkerealty.com

$74,900

DIXON FAMILY HOME

Move in ready. Lots of newer in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home-over 2000 sq. ft., in-ground pool & hot tub in huge back yard. Main floor master, 20x22 family room, 11x18 kitchen, 14x16 dining room. New furnace in 2013. There is a 10x11 pool room with stool. Attached garage 30x23. List of improvements available. View

the Virtual Tour @www.ucburkerealty.com

MLS#09084177

$139,000

REDUCED PRICE

CHARACTER & CHARM

INVESTOR ALERT! 3 Bedrooms (one on the main floor) formal dining room, full Currently a rental with a long basement and a 1-car garage term month to month tenant. 3 bedroom – 1 bath ranch had a PLUS an oversized 85x150 lot.

CALL SUZETTE FOR MORE new roof put on in 2014.

378-2151

$199,900 MLS#09083332

REDUCED PRICE

Need a rental house to add to your portfolio? This 1053 sq. ft.

2 bedroom has a long tenant in place. Hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, enclosed front and back porch and full basement. CALL

Kevin Considine

New y Listing !b Jim

the Virtual Tour @www.ucburkerealty.com

HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATION!

Ted Hvarre

Broker Associate

973-5548

MLS#09081614

Commercial opportunity with this 2300 sq.ft. building. 2 offices, garage space, showroom and 37x19 storage with 18’ ceiling and a 15’ overhead door.

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$37,900 #09032330 $90,000 #09032886 $525,000 #09022281 $49,900 #09038095

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$74,900

DIXON 2-STORY

HARMON FARMETTE

www.ucburkerealty.com

2.66 Acres & 3-4 bedroom home. New hot water heater 2014, septic & drain field-2014, new steel roof on House & 3-car garage, shed with cement floor, machine shed with 2 large sliding doors, barn, leanto and a crib converted to shell corn. Pasture ground, small cattle lot & workshop area. Needs a little tender loving care. Realtor Related. Easy to Show.

MLS#09047199

MLS#09064787

Hardwood floors, built-ins, carpets all cleaned, move in ready. Clean basement with nice shower. Enclosed front porch with a nice quaint sitting porch on back.

Small yard-easy to take care of. Good investment opportunity too. View the Virtual Tour @

$44,000

$159,000

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$137,500

NEW LISTING

15 METCALF AVE., AMBOY

3104 PROPHET RD., ROCK FALLS

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.

MLS#09073455

$172,500

1302 PUMP FACTORY RD., DIXON

Open Saturday 12-1:30

$53,900

$54,000

$74,000

$107,500

$129,900

10081 BRIAN ROAD, ROCK FALLS

Great ranch home located on corner lot! Large bedroom with 2 closets and a bedroom with walk-in to 3/4 bath, and partially finished basement with family room. 2 car garage and a oversized attached garage perfect campers or other large vehicles.

MLS#09070634

$145,000

947 BRINTON AVE., DIXON

NEARLY 3000 square feet and 5 CAR GARAGE SPACES. Great for a growing family with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Nice yard and convenient location.

MLS#09030732

$104,900

205 JACKSON AVE., POLO

Freshly painted interior in this 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath home. Large eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, main floor bedroom and laundry. Lots of newer updates.

MLS#08985972

$116,000

5183 MURRAY DR., DIXON

3 bedroom 2 bath home with lots of updates: kitchen, outdoor patio with privacy fence, shed, expanded driveway, energy efficient furnace, new roof and security system.

$285,000

MLS#08970288

In Grand Detour on the Rock River is this 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All new carpeting and linoleum throughout home. Other features include patio doors off of the living room to deck, fireplace, kitchen has a breakfast bar, thermal windows and a 25x25 2 car garage.

MLS#08965059

$144,000

87 S. HENNEPIN AVE., DIXON

833 OTTAWA AVE., DIXON

3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and large kitchen open to the dining all of which has been updated. Back yard is fully privacy fenced with a nice sized patio for entertaining.

Home also offers enclosed front porch and a one car garage. All offers subject to Bank Approval.

$60,000

Located just steps away from Dixon Riverfront and the recently updated streetscape project in the historic downtown district with beautiful river views sits this recently updated 3750 sq ft of office space, in addition, 2500 sq ft of storage with overhead door and alley access, 3000 sq ft of parking, large unfinished basement and full 2nd story above office space.

$34,000

MLS# 08936506

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.

MLS#08919958

Adorable 2 bedroom Craftsman style home with loads of character. Home has lots of updates including a new 1-1/2 car garage. The driveway will be asphalted. Must SEE!

512 PINE ST., DIXON

718 DEMENT AVENUE, DIXON

MLS#08936739

$104,500

MLS#08989019

2 bedroom home has a den, a 3 season porch, hardwood floors, a full basement, new furnace, a new roof in 2010 and all appliances stay.

MLS#09082339

1022 ANN AVENUE, DIXON

Immaculate 3 Bedroom Ranch w/large living room, beautiful new bath, new carpet and kitchen flooring, freshly painted throughout, interior and exterior. Full basement with 3/4 bath, plenty of storage, workbench, attached garage, sunroom, double lot.

510 E MCKENNEY ST., DIXON

This newly remodeled ranch home is move in ready. Perfect for a first time home buyer.

MLS#08985570

$124,900

MLS#09054343

1100 S. LINCOLN AVE., DIXON

MLS#08995494

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.

MLS#09072401

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.

MLS#09067519

$49,500

MLS#09082491

$59,900

625 CHAMBERLIN ST., DIXON

Very neat home with 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, large open kitchen to dining room and family room with patio doors to back deck. This property has a large 2 car garage with loft plus in-ground pool and nice sized deck for entertaining.

MLS#08935495

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# 08906791

$64,900

$101,900

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!

MLS# 08906318

$50,000

508 MANSFIELD ST., WOOSUNG

300 DIVISION STREET, AMBOY

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.

Kirsten Crawford Managing Broker 815-973-0841

Patti Shoemaker 815-994-8794

Located on 2.3 Acres in Woosung between Dixon & Polo this 1 bedroom home offers endless possibilities....add on to the house, build your dream shop/garage, plant your own vegetable/ flower garden, put in a pool or sit back and just enjoy the space!

Tim Crawford 815-535-3444

CynthiaAdcock 815-677-0934

Barb Davis 815-441-0900

620 1ST AVE., DIXON

Large brick ranch with full walk-out basement. Home has a nice sized privacy fenced yard, large deck off of dining room.

This home has tons of potential!

Vickie Gutierrez 815-973-4444

Andrea Ragan 815-973-4033

Kathy Yount 815-973-1770

Piper Grazulis 815-631-4446

815-625-3600 to announce Birthdays and graduations in Celebrations!

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Organize room by room

hearty meal. Set an alarm for how long you want the organizational session to go. If you work until you reach the point of fatigue, you may not be inclined to finish on another day.

(MS) — While resolving to lose weight or quit smoking are popular New Year’s resolutions, many people decide the dawn of a new year is a great time to get organized.

Every time you finish an organizational session or goal, treat yourself to something nice, such as a dinner out or a massage. Choose something relaxing that makes you happy.

Step 5: Reward yourself.

Step 6: Repeat the process.

When one room is organized, establish your plan for the next room. Once you see the success that comes from the first room, you can use that as motivation to do the others at your own pace.

Getting organized may take some time, but it can be well worth the reward when a home is clean and everything has a place.

The holiday season can interfere with one’s ability to stay organized. The arrival of new gifts, decorations decking the halls and overnight guests can make it seem like rooms have been turned upside down. But the end of the holiday season provides a great chance to sort through belongings and start organizing in earnest.

Men and women who want to get organized can consult with a professional organizer or tackle the job on their own, potentially enlisting the help of others in the household.

Step 1: Assess the damage.

It can be difficult to get organized without first taking inventory of your home. Go through all of the rooms in the house and decide what your goals for each room are, jotting those goals down as you go.

See if the rooms have more storage potential than you’re utilizing, particularly those rooms that are overrun with items. Storage can include shelves on walls, new furniture or modified closet spaces.

Again, jot down your ideas so you can refer back to them later on.

Step 2: Set up a sorting plan.

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$134,900

This home was completely gutted and remodeled in 1993. 2 bedrooms (Possible 4), 1.5 baths (plumbed as 2), first floor laundry, Leaded glass windows, crown molding & replacement windows.

2 car detached heated garage with attached workshop, 30x40 shed with walk-up storage and attached 1 car garage. A carpenter’s dream. Come take a look. Call Jo at 815-946-3999 to view.

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Call John Dorenbos @ 815-718-0956 or go to www.johndorenbos.com

Lots of potential with this 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with enclosed front porch located in Dixon. Call Laurie at 815-499-1587

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Large remodeled home with 3 bedrooms, 4.2 acres, pole building, fenced pasture and much more.

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Beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story home featuring an open floor plan, new paint, flooring, landscaping, updated baths and much more. Located on the 4th tee of the Lost Nation Golf Club!! Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells. com for details. $399,900 MLS#09020200

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This lot is approximately 1/2 acre in size, and is not located in the 100 year flood zone. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.com for details.

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$34,900

1 bedroom, 1 bath home on a corner lot with a river view. New kitchen, bath, plumbing, electrical, insulation & drywall. All the remodeling has been done for you! Call John at 815-718-0596 or go to johndorenbos.com for more details.

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This 2 bedroom home offers a large living room, 1 car garage and much more. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to birdrealtysells.com for more details.

This home located on the edge of Rochelle offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished basement, large yard & updated kitchen, paint and much more! Call Eric at 815-9736768 or go to Birdrealtysells.com for details.

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Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch starter or retirement home. Newer roof, windows, siding, central air, kitchen and bath, all within the last 5 years. Gas log fireplace, stainless appliances & more. Call John Dorenbos @ 815-718-0956 or go to www.JohnDorenbos.com for details.

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It may take a couple of sessions to get certain rooms clean, so plan ahead for that. For example, you may need a day to sort and toss items, another day to prep the room with organizational enhancements and yet another to put everything back. Separating tasks into manageable sessions will help you reach smaller goals that eventually add up to your larger goal of getting more organized.

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Organizing may involve sorting through belongings and getting rid of things you no longer use. One of the easier ways to handle sorting is to purchase three different containers or make three different piles. The first one will hold items you will keep, the second includes items that can be sold or donated and the last will house items that you will discard or recycle. Separating belongings in this manner can help you stay on task and remove some of the stress from getting organized. Simply move the containers that are no longer needed from the room when you’re ready to organize the remaining belongings.

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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

110 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, IL 61081

(815) 284-4663

(815) 625 625-3722

1319 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021

Outstanding Agents - Outstanding Results

Jill Ramirez 815-716-7379

Barb Kophamer 815-772-4850

Jerry Bartlett 815-535-8427

Tracey DeCrane 815-677-2164

$70,000

#09048681

Dave Twining 815-499-6711

RELAX & ENJOY

Lovely ranch with the following amenities: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, kitchen/dining open to covered patio with new pool, waterfall & pond. Pleasant living room & finished lower level. Call Louise 815-632-8942

or Jim 815-716-0976

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Chris King 815-499-8279

Louise Gibbons 815-632-8942

Frank Murphy 815-499-1590

$71,000

#09062131

Jim King Jr. 309-716-6755

Brian Corwell 815-716-0772 $130,000

#09036233

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READY TO MOVE

2 1/2 Car heated garage, full basement, 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces.

Brand NEW siding! Corner lot!

See at www.BardierTeam.com Jill Ramirez (Hablo Español) 815-716-7379

Pleasant ranch, nice area convenient to parks, school & river, offering 3 bedrooms, open living room to eat-in kitchen. Oversize game room/ exercise area in lower level. Plus fenced yard.

Easy to show. Call Louise 815-632-8942

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NEW PRICE!! $55,900 Comfortable and affordable 2 bedroom home. Neat and clean ... move right in!

New flooring in the kitchen and includes appliances. Shady fenced back yard.

Storage shed. 2 1/2 car garage ... insulated, heated, and tons of cabinets ... the perfect Man-Cave! See it today!

Call Patti Sword 815-590-0130 Or Visit PattiSword.com/09044104

This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 story home has an upper level bedroom with great storage space. Living room with hardwood floor.

Full basement offers a family room ... great kid space! Garage too. Don’t let this one get away, call today!

Call Patti Sword 815-590-0130 Or Visit PattiSword.com/09081379 DIRT FOR SALE

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NEW PRICE! $29,900

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$189,500

#08920562

NEED MORE SPACE?

This well maintained and clean family-sized home features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths.

Spacious rooms throughout. Master bedroom suites on both levels. Main floor laundry. Beautiful treed lot on 3.5 acres with 24x36 metal building/barn and fenced pasture which is zoned Ag. This property is special! Sterling schools.

See it online at www.LindaSanders.com

$78,500

#08949894

Fantastic brick home! Eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinets! Dining room, 3 bedrooms, central air, huge deck. Back yard is fenced. Extra side lot & large 2.5 car garage. See at www.BardierTeam. com Jill Ramirez (Hablo Español) 815716-7379 or Lee Bardier 815-716-3604

3-5 Bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, eat-in kitchen, formal living & dining rooms.

Roof, furnace & central air 2010. 2 car garage. Call Lee Bardier 815-7163604 See @ www.BardierTeam.com

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TEAM JIM CESAREK AND TIM McCASLIN See full listings, pictures and virtual tours at www.jimandtim.com • OPEN HOUSE: Saturday Nov. 21st, $104,900, 1507 17th Ave, Sterling,

1:30 to 2:30, MLS: 09059771, $67,900, 708 2nd Ave, Sterling, 4BR/1.5BA, 2-Story • NEW PRICE: MLS: 09051155, $69,900, 1406 3rd Ave, Sterling, 2BR/1BA, • NEW PRICE: MLS: 09068838,

NICE OLDER HOME!

COUNTRY LOT

#09042551

#08531353

$1,200/mo.

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#08826396

$8/sq. ft.

DELIGHTFUL SPACE FOR LEASE!

Opportunity to open your own coffee shop, restaurant or business of choice. Fully equipped kitchen & furnishings to open immediately with seating for 100.

Call Melissa today or visit visual tour @ www.MissyandJim.com/08531353 #08719102

$160,000

www.zoellerag.com • 815-622-1598

$69,900, 1723 W. 4th St, Dixon, 4BR/2BA, 1.5 Story • NEW LISTING: MLS: 09080363, $114,900, 910 Locust St, Sterling, 3BR/2BA, 2 Story, too many updates to list!

• NEW LISTING: MLS: 09048595,

LOOKING FOR A SMALL SPACE TO LEASE?

#09044064

1.5 Story • NEW LISTING: MLS: 09083572,

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

$125,000

4BR/2.5BA, 2-Story Farmhouse on 2 acres $68,500, 109 S. College Ave, 3BR/1BA,

$5,000

CORNER LOT Residential lot on the corner of 12th Avenue and 15th Street in Rock Falls.

Call Keith for more details

$119,900, 68 Kilgore Rd, Sterling, • NEW LISTING: MLS: 09083307,

www.LindaSanders.com

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 a showing!

RURAL ROCK FALLS SUBDIVISION Residential building lot in Landmark Estates Subdivision. 3/4 of an Acre in size, utilities on site. Ready for a new home.

Call Keith for more information

$123,500

Ranch

$40,000

See it online at www.LindaSanders.com

$10,900

#09046126

• OPEN HOUSE: Saturday Nov 21st,

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. Patio.

#08948521

Gary Corwell 815-298-1357

3BR/2BA, Ranch

815-622-1598

zoellerag.com

Lee Bardier 815-716-3604 $106,000

#08971774

Patti Sword 815-590-0130

12:00 to 1:00, MLS: 09064939,

$80,000 ----------------------------------------------------------------

www.PattiSword.com • 815-590-0130

Keith Zoeller

SEE ALL AREA LISTINGS AT:

Build on it. Plant it. Divide it. Dreams are endless. 4.25 Acres, surrounded by a subdivision of fine homes.

1.25 Acres, with great visibility to Route 30, Rock Falls. The perfect place to build your business!

Keith Zoeller 815-622-1598

www.BardierTeam.com

$64,900

Deb Proctor 815-213-0164

Linda Sanders 815-499-9461

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Call Louise 815-632-8942

$134,900

#08996341

Suzi VanOosten 815-440-0689

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COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

Spacious 2 bedroom home. Glassed front porch opening to living room & dining room with hardwood floors. Large eat-in kitchen.

Newer 2 car garage plus additional 1 car garage. Pleasant yard & patio.

Melissa Ellefsen 309-912-2820

Edson Cox 815-499-0821

This professional office space has 650 sq. ft. Located in Sterling, this would work well for anyone in a specialized field. Call today for more information.

Call Melissa or visit visual tour @ www.MissyandJim.com #08789789

$495,000

THE RIGHT LOCATION!

This building is centrally located in downtown Sterling & would be perfect for a retail-oriented business. 6,862 sq. ft. divided into office, garage, and shop area space. Two 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 #08976969

$399,000

$150,000, 206 W. 5th St, Sterling 6-unit FEATURED LISTINGS • MLS: 09048000, $59,900, 707 5th Avenue, Rock Falls, 2BR/1BA, 1.5 Story • MLS: 09021242, $59,900, 603 W.

STEEL BUILDING ON 5 ACRES!

READY FOR SOMETHING SIMPLE? ~ All on one floor ~ Open floor plan ~ Recently repainted & carpeted ~ 2 Bedrooms & 2 full baths ~ Quiet subdivision

Over 26,000 sq. ft. building on corner lot in Sterling. Insulated ceiling & walls. Heated warehouse & nearly 2,000 sq. ft. of office space.

6 overhead doors & 400 amp electrical. CAN ALSO BE LEASED. Call today for information.

Call Melissa or Jim today or visit visual tour @ www.MissyandJim.com/08789789

DISTINGUISHED STYLING!

4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home providing entertainment galore! Fully equipped granite kitchen & formal dining room. Main floor master suite & home office. Family room with fireplace plus finished walk-out level with oak bar, theater room, gaming room & more. Call today!

Call Chris @815-499-1955 or visit the visual tour @ www.ChrisKing.IlliniosProperty.com

OPEN SUNDAY 12-1:30 $51,900 #08980362 ew e N ric P

1310 MINERAL SPRINGS ROAD, STERLING

OPEN SUNDAY 2-3:30 $59,900

2005 CANAL STREET, ROCK FALLS

2-3 bedroom ranch with newer roof, remodeled kitchen and bath, main floor laundry. And full, dry basement. QUICK POSSESSION! #09069709

#09047504

Sterling, 3BR/1.5BA, 2-Story Remodeled Neighborhood Stabilization Home Ave, Sterling, 2BR/1BA, Ranch

Pictures @ debproctor.com/09044069

This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home offers new roof in 2015, family room, rec room with wet bar and full walk-out basement. Lovely wooded setting with a creek crossing the property. OVER 3,000 SQ. FT. OF LIVING AREA IN A GREAT SETTING!

MLS: 09057836, $67,900, 410 W. 9th St,

• MLS: 09051155, $69,900, 1406 3rd

www.ChrisKing.IllinoisProperty.com www.MissyandJim.com OPEN SATURDAY 1-3 #09013563 $184,900

Route 30, Rock Falls, Commercial Building

$23,900

• MLS: 09064922, $71,900, 714 12th Avenue, Sterling, 2BR/1BA, Ranch • MLS: 08897033, $115,900, 209 Grove St, Coleta, 5BR/3BA, Completely Remodeled 2-Story • MLS: 09015800, $249,900, 1411 1st Avenue, Sterling, 5BR/3.5BA, Brick 2-story with inground pool • MLS: 08918390, $285,000, 1653 Brandywine Lane, Dixon, 3BR/2.5BA, 2-Story

1011 W. 2ND STREET, ROCK FALLS

This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers newer roof, siding, furnace, central air, windows, and electric service. New kitchen counter tops and formal dining room. Two car garage. CALL JERRY FOR DETAILS.

GREAT BUILDING SITE!

with river frontage

Seven wooded lots in Dixon. 1.17 acres. CALL JERRY FOR DETAILS.

www.jerrybartlett1.com

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