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Ways to properly

Wood floors are coveted for a number of reasons, not the least of which is their aesthetic appeal. Many people prefer wood flooring because dust and dirt do not become trapped as they would in carpet fibers, seemingly making wood flooring easy to clean.

Most floors endure a lot of wear and tear.

However, with care, wood flooring may last for decades.

Part of that care includes understanding how to properly clean and maintain wood floors so they look their best.

The following are some steps for keeping wood floors as pristine as possible.

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• Remove shoes. It’s a good idea to remove shoes, particularly heels, when walking on wood floors. Sharp heels, cleats and other shoes can scratch or dent wood flooring.

All shoes can track in excess dirt, which can contribute to a lack of luster as well.

• Sweep or vacuum frequently. The experts at The Spruce suggest sweeping, vacuuming or dust mopping wood floors daily.

Dirt and dust make floors more slippery, and dirt or sand particles can lead to scratches on the floor.

• Learn your flooring type. Wood flooring is broken down into three main categories: solid hardwood flooring, engineered hardwood flooring and laminate wood flooring.

Traditional hardwood is made of planks or strips of any hardwood covered in a wood stain.

Engineered flooring is manufactured by gluing together several thin plies of hardwood.

Laminate flooring looks like wood but generally is a veneer or a photographic image of wood covered by a thick layer of melamine resin over fiberboard.

• Skip harsh cleansers. Regardless of flooring type, most are covered by a sealant that can become streaky or dull if the wrong

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cleanser is used.

Avoid chlorine bleach, ammonia, pine oil, or undiluted vinegar. Instead, choose a cleanser that is specifically recommended for the flooring type. Do not allow water or solutions to sit on the floor, as that can contribute to staining and warping.

With laminate flooring, avoid wet mopping unless the flooring is specifically marked as being able to be wet. The underlayers of laminate flooring can warp if it gets wet.

• Damp is better than wet. When cleaning wood flooring, use a damp rather than a soaking wet mop.

Better Homes & Gardens says standing water can damage wood surfaces.

• Use the hard floor setting. When vacuuming, adjust the vacuum to a hard flooring setting, which will not engage the brush rollers on the vacuum head.

Rollers can scratch wood and laminate flooring, advises The Home Depot.

• Use repair products as needed.

Scratch and repair kits can fill in small scratches. Wood floor polish and wood waxes also can revitalize worn floors.

Again, check that the product is safe for your particular flooring before use.

Wood floors bring warmth to a home and are very popular. Cleaning them correctly can add to their appeal and longevity.

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Key ways to keep children safe at home

Expecting parents process a barrage of information as they prepare for the day their child is born. No matter how many details they gather from doctors, their own research and individuals who have blazed parenting paths before them, there are still plenty of things to learn on the job.

One of the surprises new parents often face is how much trouble their youngsters can get into both inside and outside a home — particularly as they become mobile. Early lessons pertain to feeding and sleeping schedules, but it is important for parents to be mindful of all of the safety concerns they could face.

Around the house Bathrooms, stairs, kitchens, and sharp furniture are all places where curious children can become injured. There are scores of safety products that can limit access to danger. Cushioned pads can be put on furniture edges. Heavy furniture, such as televisions and dressers, can be bolted to the wall to avoid tip-over accidents.

Parents should use gates to block access to staircases or other off-limits spaces.

Special door handle products can make it challenging for little fingers to get into rooms. Cabinet and toilet seat locks also can restrict access.

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It can be tempting to accept used baby items from other people in an effort to save money. However, these pieces from wellmeaning friends and family may no longer meet current safety guidelines, particularly if they’re from an older generation.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that there should be no more than a 23⁄8-inch gap between crib slats (about the width of a soda can). The crib should be placed away from hazards like drapes or window covering cords. The crib should only have a firm mattress with a well-fitted sheet. Pillows, bumper pads, comforters, and the like can be hazardous in a crib.

Current safety guidelines recommend that children should be placed on their backs to sleep. After children are able to roll from back to stomach on their own, they may choose their own sleeping positions, as the risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is reduced at this point.

Feeding While parents may want to dive right into offering solid foods, choking is an inherent danger. Most pediatricians urge avoiding foods that can block airways until a child reaches age four. Such foods include

One of the surprises new parents often face is how much trouble their youngsters can get into both inside and outside a home — particularly as they become mobile.

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hot dogs, popcorn, whole grapes, and nuts.

Safe finger foods include soft items that are easily swallowed, and O-shaped cereals.

Children have a tendency to put everything in their mouths, so small toys, parts and batteries can be risky.

when bathing children. First and foremost, a child should never be left unattended in the bath or around water even for a second.

Just a few inches of water can cause drowning.

In addition, parents should exercise caution to check the temperature of the bath Bathing water to ensure that the child will not be Water is necessary to keep children clean scalded. There are special thermometers and healthy, but also poses a significant that can be used in the bath to indicate if the danger. The Centers for Disease Control water has reached a safe temperature. and Prevention indicates more children ages Parents need to keep watchful eyes on one to four die from drowning than from their children and keep safety precautions any other cause. in mind as their children grow up.

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Three reasons to replace aging windows

Windows in a home are easy to take for granted. Unless windows are showing signs of wear and tear or so dirty that it’s hard to see through them, it’s easy for them to go unnoticed.

However, replacement windows can add value to a home and even save homeowners a substantial amount of money.

Much of the savings that can be attributed to new windows is related to energy efficiency. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy estimates that as much as 30 percent of heating and cooling energy can be lost through heat gain or heat loss, and aging, inefficient windows contribute to such losses.

Replacing those windows can save homeowners substantial amounts of money, with one expert at Angi estimating that installation of energy efficient windows can help trim energy bills by as much as 12 percent.

Cost savings are often noted when firms promote replacement windows, but homeowners should know that replacement windows also provide numerous additional benefits. In fact, the following are three great reasons for homeowners to consider upgrading their windows today.

1. New windows help reduce carbon footprint The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that replacing single-pane windows with ENERGY STAR certified windows can help to reduce CO2 emissions by a significant margin.

The EPA reports that such windows can save the equivalent of as much as 6,200 pounds of CO2 emissions thanks to reduced energy consumption associated with the new windows.

Natural light brightens a room and can make it appear larger. Homeowners who have grown accustomed to old windows may not realize how little light such windows let into their homes.

Aging windows can become foggy over time and prevent natural light from getting into a home. That can create a gloomy feel and force homeowners to turn up the thermostat on cold days.

New windows brighten the home and the natural light that pours in on a cold day can help heat the home at the same time.

3. New windows cut down on noise Window manufacturers are always on the lookout for ways to produce windows that make homes more comfortable.

Noise reduction is one way to accomplish that goal, and Consumer Reports notes that triple-glazed windows can help to dramatically reduce outside noise.

Homeowners who currently have single-pane windows may be astonished by the difference in outside noise levels when upgrading to triple-glazed windows, which contain a third layer of glass. That third layer of glass significantly reduces noise levels, making triple-glaze windows ideal for homes on busy streets or those in urban areas with lots of foot traffic.

Replacement windows pay numerous dividends.

Homeowners can reap these rewards and others by replacing aging windows.

Replacement windows pay numerous dividends. Homeowners can reap these rewards and others by replacing aging windows.

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Sights and sounds that indicate

Nice flooring draws immediate attention when entering a home. Natural wood floors tend to instantly impress, while the right kitchen flooring materials can create the welcoming feeling many homeowners strive to establish in the most popular room in the home.

Stunning floors are hard to miss, and floors that are well past their prime are equally noticeable.

Aging floors may fall somewhere between fading and failing to live up to homeowners’ standards.

Fading floors may not need to be replaced immediately, but the following are some signs that indicate existing floors are nearing their expiration date.

• Soft spots: A floor should not give when stepped on. Soft spots could be indicative of water damage caused by any number of factors. Some water damage is caused by mopping the floor with a soaking wet mop, while burst pipes also contribute to water damage that can cause

soft spots.

A single soft spot on the floor may necessitate a relatively simple repair, but various soft spots indicate extensive damage that might be affecting the floor, subflooring or both. In the latter instance, homeowners should consider a full floor replacement.

• Creaking floors: Creaking floors are among the more annoying issues that can arise in a home. In such homes, residents feel as though every step they or their housemates take is being announced.

In addition, creaking floors can awake light sleepers, including young children.

The floor experts at Discount Flooring Depot note that uneven subfloor could be the culprit behind creaking floors.

Though that does not necessarily require a floor replacement, it can be hard to lift existing floors and then refit them after the subflooring has been addressed.

That’s especially so if low-quality laminate flooring was installed. So while

creaking floors may not require a full floor replacement, it’s an outcome homeowners who can no longer live with the noise can prepare themselves for.

• Dated look: Of course, some floors simply look like the product of a bygone era. Various factors, including location, affect the resale value of a home, but Realtor.com reports that hardwood floors are preferred by both home buyers and renters.

In addition, Realtor.com estimates that wood floors could provide a return as high as 80 percent of the initial investment when homeowners sell their homes.

If existing flooring looks dated, it might be time to bring it up to speed with something more modern.

A home’s flooring is bound to draw the attention of residents and visitors alike.

Homeowners who replace their flooring can ensure that attention is drawn for all the right reasons.

A home’s flooring is bound to draw the attention of residents and visitors alike. Homeowners who replace their flooring can ensure that attention is drawn for all the right reasons.

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT KITCHEN

countertop materials Kitchens are the busiest rooms in most homes. Kitchens have become more than just places to prepare meals, with many functioning as gathering spaces and even go-to dining spots in homes that do not feature formal dining rooms.

So much time spent in the kitchen makes it worthwhile to invest in these popular

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spaces. Kitchen renovations are high on many homeowners’ to-do lists, and there’s many decisions to make once they commit to redoing the room.

When renovating a kitchen, homeowners will have to choose which countertop material they want to install, and the following rundown of popular options can

When renovating a kitchen, homeowners will have to choose which countertop material they want to install, and the following rundown of popular options can help simplify that decision.

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Quartz Quartz is considered a low-maintenance and durable countertop material. The home improvement experts at This Old House note that quartz countertops are typically • CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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As hours of daylight shorten and fall gives way to winter, thoughts shift from fall foliage to spending time cuddling under warm blankets and being cozy indoors.

A fireplace can improve the ambiance of any room and help to create a warm and welcoming gathering spot.

Home fireplaces typically are woodburning or gas. Though maintenance for these fireplaces differs, certain preparatory steps must be taken to prepare a fireplace for winter.

Home fireplaces typically are woodburning or gas. Though maintenance for these fireplaces differs, certain preparatory steps must be taken to prepare a fireplace for winter.

Have the chimney cleaned Hire a professional chimney cleaning company to inspect the chimney and clean it thoroughly before winter. According to BobVila.com, a chimney should be cleaned once a year, or after about every 80 fires.

The National Fire Protection Association says failure to properly clean chimneys is one of the leading contributors to home fires. That’s due to creosote, a highly flammable residue that builds up in the flue that lines the chimney.

Inspect the interior The interior of a wood-burning fireplace is likely lined with fire bricks. Check for cracks and loose joints.

Hire a professional mason to make any repairs, as special materials are needed to withstand the heat of fires.

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Install a chimney cap and screen

from in front of the fireplace and clean the mantle thoroughly.

According to Family Handyman, a chimney cap is a protective covering that goes over the top of the chimney. It is made of steel or copper mesh with a cap on top.

This protects the chimney from rain and downdrafts and keeps animals and debris from getting into the chimney.

Prune overhanging branches

Clear the clutter Items can accumulate in areas that are not in use, and a fireplace is no exception.

Take a few hours to remove any belongings

If there are trees close to the home and the chimney, cut them back, as they can be a fire hazard. Branches and leaves also can restrict the proper draft of the chimney.

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They are also easily maintained, though it’s also easy to permanently damage them with knives, so Consumer Reports recommends always using a cutting board when preparing meals on laminate.

Butcher Block

Butcher block countertops are among the more unique options homeowners may consider. Sometimes referred to as “wood countertops,” butcher Granite block countertops are made Consumer Reports notes that from wooden strips that are no two slabs of granite are the fused together. same, and that uniqueness has The home improvement long appealed to homeowners. experts at BobVila.com note Tests run by Consumer Reports that butcher block is among the found that heat, cuts and more affordable materials, but scratches did not harm granite, the final cost will be dictated though this material, like quartz, by location and availability. can crack around edges and BobVila.com notes that butcher corners. block countertops are highly Granite is a durable material sensitive to liquid, so exposure that, if properly maintained, can to moisture should be limited. last several decades. Granite Sealing butcher block also is nonporous, which makes countertops immediately after it resistant to bacteria. installation can help protect against bacteria and warping.

Laminate Though butcher blocks can be high maintenance, many Laminate countertops appeal homeowners find the unique to budget-friendly homeowners look is well worth the extra and Consumer Reports notes elbow grease. that they’re easy to install.

Kitchen countertops can Home Depot also notes that define how the room looks, and laminate countertops come in a homeowners have many options wide range of colors, textures to choose from when designing and designs. a new kitchen.

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Quartz can crack if it’s not handled properly, and edges and corners can chip over time.

Rounded edges can minimize the risk of chipping.

Costs vary by location and product availability, but quartz typically costs about the same as natural stone.

any blockages from the vent, including leaves, cobwebs and debris.

Check glass or other coverings The glass or face of the fireplace helps regulate carbon monoxide exposure and protects people from the flames. Be sure the glass covering is intact.

Clean ceramic logs Gas fireplaces use ceramic logs, rocks or beads that can become dusty. Clean them prior to use. Dirty ceramic logs can

be a fire hazard and produce an unpleasant burning smell.

Check the blower and pilot If the fireplace has an electric blower, clean and dust it so it doesn’t become clogged. Inspect the pilot light for any wear and tear that includes wiring or structural issues.

It takes several steps to prepare fireplaces for cold weather seasons when they’re most likely to be used with frequency.

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Brighten your fall landscape with mums

Mums add seasonal color to the fall landscape, according to gardening expert Melinda Myers.

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the spring and an opportunity to try a different color mum next fall.

Those mums sold as perennials are hardy enough to survive the winter and flower in late summer or early fall providing weeks of color in the garden.

They are often sold alongside other perennials, labeled as perennials, or promoted as hardy for the area. Increase your success by planting them in spring.

This allows the plant time to develop a robust root system before it begins flowering in the fall which will increase its ability to survive cold winters.

Place mums in an area with full sun and water thoroughly and often enough to keep the soil moist but not soggy wet.

Check the soil in containers daily and water when the top few inches of soil are starting to dry. Always use a container with drainage holes or a self-watering pot.

Increase overwintering success by leaving the plants intact in the garden over winter. Those gardening in colder

regions may opt to cover the plants with evergreen boughs after the ground freezes, providing extra insulation.

Remove the mulch when temperatures begin hovering above freezing. Whether covered or not, prune out the dead stems in spring as new growth appears.

Whatever you call them, add a few colorful mums to your fall displays. You are sure to enjoy the blast of color they provide to your landscape before winter arrives.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the recently released Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space Gardening.

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Mums are a favorite fall flower that adds weeks of seasonal color to containers, gardens and fall displays.

They are also a popular gift plant in garden centers and floral shops.

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By MELINDA MYERS proper care will help Contributor you achieve your desired results.

Start by selecting the best mum for your gardening goals. You’ll find mums labeled as garden, perennial, gift or florist mums. All these names for plants that look alike can be confusing. The answer lies in their response to day length, hardiness and use.

Mums set flowers based on day length.

Growers can force them into bloom by covering them to create shorter days that initiate flowering. Those grown as gift mums, often called florist mums, usually require the longest periods of uninterrupted darkness or shorter days.

When these mums are grown under natural daylight they usually don’t flower until late fall or early winter. These late bloomers are usually killed by cold temperatures before or soon after the flowers appear in colder areas.

Nurseries selling mums ready to flower in the fall often refer to them as garden mums. These may be perennial mums or “florist” mums forced to flower for fall displays. The intent is to use them as annuals. Select ones with lots of buds and just a few if any open flowers to maximize the bloom time and your enjoyment. Place one or two mums on the front steps, plant them in vacant spots in the garden or combine them with other fall favorites in containers.

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RACINE COUNTY SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES Burlington • 8020 McHenry St............... $ 154,500 • 2820 Fischer Dr.................. $ 215,000 • 34226 Honey Ln................. $ 220,900 • 33820 White Oak Dr........... $ 235,000 • 525 Adams St..................... $ 260,000 • 272 W State St................... $ 250,000 • 125 Clover Dr..................... $ 285,000 • 832 Cedar Dr...................... $ 359,900 • 8205 Monroe St.................. $ 365,000 • 7305 S Pine St................... $ 412,000 • 320 Travellers Run.............. $ 500,000 • 32644 Trail Ln..................... $ 510,000 • 30945 Royal Hill Rd............ $ 536,000 • 305 Indian Bend Rd........... $ 545,000 • 6841 Foxtail Ln................... $ 570,000 • 1439 Meadow Wood Rd..... $ 662,000 • 32515 Yahnke Rd............... $ 674,900 • 302 E Main St..................... $ 342,000 • 525 Park Ave...................... $ 401,900 • 29516 Eagle Ridge Dr........ $ 405,000 • 232 Peters Pkwy................ $ 405,000 • 35405 Warren Rd............... $ 405,000 • 3726 Voss Ct...................... $ 395,000 • 241 Peters Pkwy................ $ 424,000 • 4445 Mormon Rd............... $ 470,000 • 29326 River View Pkwy...... $ 485,000 • 8030 S Pine St................... $ 555,000 Mount Pleasant • 1505 Enos Ave................... $ 154,000 • 1508 Rosalind Ave............. $ 210,000 • 128 S Emmertsen Rd......... $ 223,223 • 1510 Truman Ln................. $ 241,300 • 1305 Prairie Dr................... $ 244,000 • 5903 Sunset Blvd............... $ 290,000 • 2620 Cozy Acres Rd.......... $ 268,000 • 2608 Wexford Rd................ $ 365,000 • 4542 Ridgecrest Dr............ $ 350,000 • 5748 Sandy Ln................... $ 366,000 • 6336 Rosemary Ln............. $ 410,000 • 6546 Dove Cir.................... $ 415,000 • 22 S Emmertsen Rd........... $ 435,000 • 2510 Wexford Rd................ $ 440,000 Sturtevant • 2845 91st St....................... $ 230,000 • 3233 S Kennedy Dr............ $ 263,500

• 8723 Broadway Dr.............. $ 339,900 • 8708 Fox Haven Chase -.... $ 350,000 • 3125 Loumos Ct................. $ 392,000 Wind Point • 4935 N Fairway Dr.............. $ 272,322 • 475 Windridge Dr............... $ 625,000 Waterford • 604 Heron Dr...................... $ 429,000 • 7920 Golden Bay Trl........... $ 423,500 • 727 Heron Dr...................... $ 440,999 • 7844 Lakeview Rd.............. $ 480,000 • 828 River Ridge Cir............ $ 492,000 • 28510 Williams Ct.............. $ 540,000 • 8315 Anna Ave................... $ 652,000 • 202 Franklin St................... $ 715,000 • 413 Fox Isle Park Dr........... $ 850,000 • 28967 War Bonnet Ln......... $ 890,000 • 27234 Washington Ave....... $ 960,000 • 102 N Jefferson St.............. $ 279,000 • 4405 S Divison Rd............. $ 350,000 • 706 River Ridge Dr............. $ 449,900 • 6815 Lorraine Cir............... $ 575,000 • 4848 Riverside Rd.............. $ 579,000 • 25520 Deer Ridge Trl......... $ 632,000 • 6609 Riverside Rd.............. $ 740,000 • 35200 Loland Dr................. $ 860,000 Kansasville • 23500 N Shore Dr.............. $ 299,900 Wind Lake • 8624 Hart Dr....................... $ 305,000 • 7809 E Wind Lake Rd........ $ 325,000 • 26721 Julia St..................... $ 360,000 • 25922 W Loomis Rd........... $ 499,000 Union Grove • 1318 55th Dr...................... $ 351,000 • 1809 Elliot Dr...................... $ 372,000 • 16842 Spring St................. $ 465,000 Franksville • 9635 Northwestern Ave...... $ 330,000 • 4000 S Brook Rd................ $ 409,000 • 9223 Prairie Crossing Dr.... $ 435,000 • 6520 Hoods Creek Rd........ $ 565,000 • 3776 51st St....................... $ 591,000 • 8118 W 5 Mile Rd............... $ 620,000 Muskego • 22429 8 Mile Rd W............. $ 500,000

• 826 Teutonia Dr.................. $ 199,000 • 205 Thorngate Ct............... $ 349,900 • 1067 Springbrook Dr 5B..... $ 407,000 • 966 Dorothy Ct................... $ 210,000 • 382 Oak Hill Cir.................. $ 475,000 • 280 Settlement Dr.............. $ 490,000 Mount Pleasant • 1101 S Sunnyslope Dr 2U.. $ 124,000 • 1441 Oakes Rd 8................. $ 76,000 • 1407 Oakes Rd 1............... $ 144,900 • 5608 Cambridge Ln 3......... $ 161,000 • 1430 Woodchuck Ct 203.... $ 175,000 • 1440 Foxtail Dr 202............ $ 173,000 • 1433 Sun Valley Dr 104...... $ 177,000 • 3027 Meyer Ct 8................. $ 175,000 • 5702 Cambridge Ln 8......... $ 192,000 • 1219 N Sunnyslope Dr 206.$ 205,000 • 5735 Cambridge Cir 6........ $ 210,000 • 1802 Summerset Dr 101.... $ 210,000 • 7407 Granite Way 1402...... $ 215,000 • 5835 Cambridge Cir 1........ $ 250,500 • 1019 Hunter Dr 66.............. $ 260,000 • 402 Green Valley Dr........... $ 315,000 • Bldg1 N Stuart Rd 13......... $ 381,350 Sturtevant • 9600 Rayne Rd 7............... $ 181,000 Racine • 1105 N Sunnyslope Dr 101.$ 195,000 • 111 11th St 5DN................. $ 195,000 • 111 11th St 4AN................. $ 202,000 • 1108 Bedford Ct 202.......... $ 260,000 Wind Point • 136 Lakefield Ct................. $ 363,000 Waterford • 612 Ravenwood Ct B......... $ 389,900

WALWORTH COUNTY SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

Delavan • 201 N 7th St....................... $ 240,000 • 4313 Silverwood Dr............ $ 259,900 • 1607 Whispering Pines Dr.. $ 273,000 • 418 Pine St......................... $ 310,000 • N3461 Elm Ridge Rd......... $ 355,000 • 303 Arbor Ridge Dr............ $ 355,000 CONDOS • N4781 County Rd P -......... $ 385,000 • 2904 King St....................... $ 380,000 Burlington • 2501 S Browns Lake Dr E-7 $ 115,000 • W7509 Oak Ridge Dr......... $ 419,900 • 631 Meadow Ln 629A........ $ 170,000 • W9427 Lake Lorraine Rd.... $ 420,000

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home and property sales

Here is a listing of recent single-family home, condominium and vacant land sales in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties.

The information is provided through the Multiple Listing Service.

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home and property sales Here is a listing of recent single-family home, condominium and vacant land sales in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties. The information is provided through the Multiple Listing Service.

• W6877 South Shore Dr...... $ 242,399 • W7509 Oak Ridge Dr......... $ 419,900 Lake Geneva • N1606 Washington Ave...... $ 350,000 • 1830 Miller Rd.................... $ 352,000 • N3313 Cherry Rd............... $ 380,000 • 306 Rossini Dr.................... $ 492,287 • N1531 Oak St..................... $ 475,000 • 305 Dubussy Dr.................. $ 505,793 • 1800 Monte Vista Dr........... $ 504,500 • 405 Harmony Dr................. $ 574,411 • 1550 Cobblestone Ln......... $ 560,000 • 1567 Evergreen Ln............. $ 893,200 • 1784 Conant St.................. $ 935,000 • 3293 Via Cassio St.......... $ 1,187,500 • N2469 Forest Rest Ln..... $ 1,500,000 • N2010 700 Club Dr......... $ 8,285,000 Whitewater • N7014 Oakwood Rd........... $ 392,000 • W7724 RW Townline Rd..... $ 417,500 • 1115 W South St................ $ 489,900 • 426 S Prince Street............ $ 305,000 • N7014 Oakwood Rd........... $ 392,000 • W7724 RW Townline Rd..... $ 417,500

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Elkhorn • W5229 Surfwood Dr 47...... $ 165,000 • 220 E Remer Rd 403......... $ 190,000 • 57 E Sedgemeadow St....... $ 274,900 • 212 Potter Rd 102.............. $ 292,500 Lake Geneva • 92 Red Chimney Rd 03...... $ 199,900 • 6 Zurich Ct 01..................... $ 242,000 • 1081 Lakeland Ln 9-05....... $ 308,500 • 415 S Wells St 304............. $ 571,000 • 1800 La Salle St 4.............. $ 599,000 • 1227 Geneva National Ave W 4-28............................... $ 950,000 Genoa City • 1400 Hunters Ridge Dr 99. $ 215,000 • 409 Parker Dr C................. $ 218,000 • 1400 Hunters Ridge Dr 127.................................... $ 235,000

VACANT LAND Delavan • Lt46 Lilac Ln......................... $ 35,900 • Lt46-49 Bennett St............... $ 60,000 • 6355 Oak Valley Cir..........$ • 120,000 Elkhorn • Lt40 Lakeshore Ave.............. $ 70,500 • Lt1 Cane Dr.......................... $ 92,500

• Lt34 Oak Ridge Ct................ $ 93,000 Genoa City • 285 Meadow Dr.................. $ 239,000 • Lt11 Gifford St.................... $ 370,000 Sharon • Lt9 Eastview Dr.................... $ 35,000 Whitewater • Lt5 Blue Heron Dr................ $ 49,999 • W8479 RW Townline Rd..... $ 725,000 Lake Geneva • W4146 Whittier Dr................ $ 60,000 • 1310 Waterview Ct 3 8-29 and 38-30.................... $ 89,000 • 1164 Saratoga Ln 3-55...... $ 139,000 • Lt25 Trinity Ln..................... $ 424,000 East Troy • Lt23 Crest Hill Dr.................. $ 79,900 Elkhorn • Lt0 County Rd ES -............ $ 174,900 Delavan • Lt2 Robbins Rd.................. $ 190,000 • 1616 Hobbs Dr................... $ 309,000 Williams Bay • Lt0 Walworth Ave............... $ 181,000 Walworth • L62 Fairview Drive................ $ 52,000

KENOSHA COUNTY CONDOS Salem • 25011 87th St 3.................. $ 159,000 • 9000 226th Ct 15A............. $ 420,000 Pleasant Prairie • 8201 Lexington Pl 12.......... $ 194,000 • 10245 66th Ave 2B............. $ 275,000 • 8979 62nd Ave................... $ 469,900

VACANT LAND Kenosha • 6721 14th Ave...................... $ 18,000 • 7727 70th Ave...................... $ 49,500 • 905 Sheridan Rd................ $ 160,000 Salem • Lt12 82nd St......................... $ 37,000 • LtC 89th St........................... $ 58,000 Randall • Lt14 402nd Ave.................... $ 57,000 Twin Lakes • 785 Grove Trl........................ $ 77,000 Trevor • 24129 Wilmot Rd................ $ 900,000

CLASSIFIEDS CALL 262.728.3411 TO PLACE YOUR AD FOR RENT Business Office Rentals BURLINGTON OFFICE 1200 Sq. $995 a month. Elkhorn office. 1 room and bath. $595 a month. (262) 949-6997.

FOR SALE Burial Needs 7 CEMETERY PLOTS Willing to sell as a group or individually. Located at Roselawn Memory Gardens 3045 WI-67, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. This is a private sale. Contact Randy, the seller at randy@slpublishers. com.

REAL ESTATE Other Real Estate PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar/ status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-900-669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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