12-2012 Madison County Homes by EDWARDSVILLE PUBLISHING

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL

618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236 618-628-2400 • 800-522-2234

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One Focus.

One Priority. You.

MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! www.michelleheinlein.com

M E T I C U L O U S LY H A N D C R A F T ED ! Offers "modern" design with soaring ceilings. 1.5 story with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. $549,900 Edwardsville PR100485 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

FRESH NEW FLOOR PLAN with 4 BRs, 4 BAs, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, 8 foot island, and more! $539,900 Edwardsville PR100121 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

NEW PRICE!

UNCOMP ROMISED Q UALI T Y i n this 5 bedroom sprawling ranch. Upgrades galore, finished lower level & more! $499,900 Edwardsville PR100571 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

ATTENTION TO DETAIL is evident in this 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 1.5 story in Ebbets Field. $489,900 Edwardsville PR100343 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

EXCITING NEW floor plan in Ebbets Field! 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 fireplaces & finished LL. $469,900 Edwardsville PR9526 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

NEW PRICE!

PICTURESQUE SETTING with rolling grounds & 2.26 +/- acres. Energy efficient, inground pool, & 4 car garage. $439,900 Edwardsville PR100637 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

EXPECT TO BE IMPRESSED! 1.5 story with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1 +/- acre, and beautiful landscaping! $439,500 Edwardsville PR100356 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

NEW PRICE!

CUSTOM 1.5 STORY with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, & finished walkout LL. Main floor master suite w/ walk-in closet. $239,900 Glen Carbon PR100474 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

LAKEFRONT HOME on Dunlap Lake! 1.5 story, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 fireplaces, & 2 wet bars. $415,000 Edwardsville PR100543 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

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CHARMING AND UPDATED 2 bedroom, 1 bath with remodeled kitchen and bath. $115,900 Edwardsville PR9996 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL One Team.

618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236 618-628-2400 • 800-522-2234 One Focus.

One Priority. You.

LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! www.LarryCooperRealtor.com

NEED SPACE? Large Bi-Level backs up to woods in Country Village Subdivision. $188,000 Troy PR100122 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

ACREAGE, YET NEAR TOWN! 1 owner brick ranch on 2.29 +/- acres, 3 bedrooms, 1 & 3/4 baths. $135,000 Collinsville PR100396 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

LOT OF HOUSE for the price! 5 bedrooms, large lot, new roof in 2012. Near schools & interstate access. $120,000 Collinsville PR100459 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

NICE STARTER HOME! Remodeled in 2003 down to studs. 2 bedrooms & main floor laundry. Must see! $95,000 Collinsville PR100466 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

SECLUDED but still near schools, shopping & interstate access. Fenced yard. $95,000 Collinsville PR100523 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

BARRY MAULDEN (618) 779-4755 ALL BRICK w/remodeled kitchen, new roof in 2011 & newer windows on deep lot. $89,900 Collinsville PR100606 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

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ALMOST 1 ACRE for this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/2 car attached and additional 1 car detached garage. $192,000 Troy PR100392 BARRY MAULDEN (618) 779-4755

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP! Beautiful new construction atrium ranch, large rooms, hardwood flooring. $284,900 Maryville PR100245 JEANNE HORBERGER (618) 444-8899

SPACIOUS ROOMS, great lot with trees and privacy. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, walkout. $269,000 Maryville PR100293 JEANNE HORBERGER (618) 444-8899

JEANNE HORNBERGER (618) 444-8899 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL One Team.

618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236 618-628-2400 • 800-522-2234 One Focus.

One Priority. You.

LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372 SEASON'S GREETINGS

METICULOUSLY maintained 2 bedroom home with finished basement, garage & fenced yard. $89,900 Granite City PR100640 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

SPACIOUS family room, large eat-in kitchen & 1 +/- acre lot are perfect for entertaining. $136,500 Granite City PR100649 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

WELL MAINTAINED 3 bedroom, 2 bath tri-level, great neighborhood. New arch shingles, 2 sheds & fenced. $118,900 Granite City PR100645 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

NICE BRICK HOME! 2 bedroom, beautiful hardwood floors, full basement, garage, fenced yard, great location. $85,000 Granite City PR100544 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

COZY 3 bedroom with new roof & siding, new a/c, & other newer updates. Large lot and fenced yard. $76,500 Granite City PR100583 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

NEW CONSTRUCTION has beautiful antique style kitchen cabinets. Builder's display. $199,900 Granite City PR9372 ROSEMARY WILSON (618) 792-9807

WELL MAINTAINED BRICK HOME! 3BR, carport, covered patio, partially finished lower level. Updated kitchen & bath. $106,000 Granite City PR100084 ROSEMARY WILSON (618) 792-9807

ROSEMARY WILSON (618) 792-9807 SEASON'S GREETINGS!

WES WAGNER

PROPERTY FOR INVESTOR! New roof, siding, & wood fenced yard. New kitchen cabinets. Near park & shopping. $25,000 Granite City PR100566 ROSEMARY WILSON (618) 792-9807

(618) 530-3941

OPEN FLOOR PLAN 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 story great room with fireplace. Nicely landscaped, deck, & 3 car side garage. $299,000 Edwardsville PR100554 WES WAGNER (618) 530-3941

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL

618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236 618-628-2400 • 800-522-2234

One Team.

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One Priority. You.

SHEILA COX, GRI (618) 593-7355 Wishing You Happy Holidays!

SheilaCoxRealtor@aol.com

2 LOTS & UPGRADES including HVAC, windows, baths. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. $79,900 Collinsville PR9978 SHEILA COX (618) 593-7355

IMPRESSIVE!! This home has many unique features and is located on wooded cul-de-sac lot. Agent related. $369,900 Edwardsville PR8383 JULIE LADING (618) 655-4100

SPACIOUS with polished hardwood, a roomy eatin kitchen leading to screened porch & finished LL. $339,000 Edwardsville PR100615 TONYA CRANE (618) 709-9374

FABULOUS 3 bedroom, 3 bath, updated ranch features finished LL and fenced back yard. $194,500 Glen Carbon PR100574 KAREN CURRIER (618) 616-6891

PRICE REDUCED!

SECLUDED 40 wooded acres with pond. Comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home 10 minutes f rom I-55. $345,000 Worden PR100330 JUDY CONNOLLY (618) 830-9899 GIGI VIRTA (618) 781-6875

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103 B Southpointe Edwardsville, IL 62025

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$1,100,000 - Troy Unique, luxurious, custom built home in Troy, IL! Private, wooded lot w/waterfront access. 4BR/4BA. Theatre rm w/bar. Work-out rm, billiard, tanning rm, pool w/waterfall, cabana, & bathhouse w/A/C & 3/4 bath, attached 4 car garage are finished w/heat.

$355,000 - St. Jacob 3BR/3BA home w/great open floor plan w/lots of kitchen cabinets, split bdrm floor plan, double wide jetted tub. 4+ car garage, 2+ car lower garage, all concrete. Lg pool w/deck. Sits on 2 ac partially wooded.

$351,000 - Glen Carbon 5BR ranch on 2+ acres. Luxury bath w/corner jetted tub, sitting room & deck off MSTR.

$319,900 - Collinsville Custom built 1 1/2 story home w/gourmet kitchen & separate breakfast area overlooking the lake, multi-level composite deck, patio & shared dock. Custom finished w/o bstm has a tranquil waterfull & pond + 5th bedroom.

$294,900 - Collinsville Lovely home w/newer Oak hardwood flooring throughout upstairs, lg kitchen, finished bsmt has interior bstm waterproofing system, lg storage room in bsmt & 2+ car garage.

$269,900 - Collinsville Home in a country setting with 2.26 acres. Lg master bedroom includes dbl sink & jacuzzi tub. 2 lg bdrms upstairs. 3 season room overlooks private, wooded backyard

$199,900 - Troy Beautiful brick 3bdrm/2bath home. 3 car garage, fenced-in yard, Â˝ fl bsmt, 1 yr Home Warranty!

$185,000 - Troy 3 bdrm/3 bath ranch with covered patio & above ground pool. Triad School Dist.

$167,000 - Troy 3 bdrm/3 bath Split Foyer w/ above ground pool and deck, new A/C and roof.

$165,000 - Collinsville Spacious 3 bdrm/3 bath home w/open floor plan, full walk out basement.

$154,900 - Fairview Heights 1 story home with full basement, wood burning fireplace, big eat-in kitchen and patio.

$154,900 - Glen Carbon Bi-level Home in parklike setting 4 bdrm/2 bath. Updated kitchen & bathrooms. New carpet.

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$150,000 - Troy Brick, 3 bdrm, 3 bath home w/ 2 car garage. LWR LVL has a LG family, 2nd kitchen, 2 baths.

$139,000 - Collinsville Great Location! 3BR/3BA, dual closets in mstr BR & mstr BA. Screened-in porch, 2 car garage.

$120,000 - Edwardsville Quiet setting w/large corner lot. 3BR/2BA, new carpet, paint & flooring throughout, full unfinsihed bsmt. Detached garage sits on own parcel. Edw. School Dist.

$120,000 - Troy Great 3BR home! Updated bathroom. Newer cedar deck. HMS Home Warranty included!

$115,000 - Collinsville Very large home with newer exterior and furnace. 4 BR/2BA. Walk-out basement.

$109,900 - Granite City Newly remodeled home on a corner lot! Kitchen has SS appliances. Huge wooden deck. Spacious family room.

$85,000 - Collinsville Nice 1BR w/fenced in yard, finished basement bonus room. 2 baths.

$85,000 - Collinsville Cozy refurbished 1BR home w/screened covered porch. Freshly painted.

$75,000 - Collinsville 2 bdrm home is full of potential. LG family RM w/gas stove. Enclosed garage/storage area.

$76,900 - Collinsville 2BR with walk-out basement, shed, deck, and attached garage.

$73,900 - Collinsville Nice large living room area, very nice size kitchen. LG deck & tree-lined backyard. W/O bsmt.

$65,000 - Collinsville Spacious 2 story 3 bedroom/3 bath home.

$45,900 - Granite City Charming 2 bdrm/1 bath home w/updated flooring & bath fixtures. Front & rear covered porches.

$45,000 - Collinsville Nice 1 bdrm fixer-upper with screened-in porch. Could be remodeled back to a 2 BR home.

$45,000 - Collinsville Like new home in Woodland Trails, 3 bdrm/2 bath, upgraded carpet. Easy living & low maintenance.

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8 - Madison County Homes - December, 2012 - TheIntelligencer.com 2205 State Route 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025

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16438 Cedar Crest, Brighton Well maintained 3BR/2BA with lake access. $109,000

638 Notre Dame, Edwardsville Sweet 3BR/1BA brick ranch in Montclaire. $120,000

2475 Center Street, Granite City 4BR, 3BA home with open floor plan. $74,500

808 South Street, East Alton 3BR/2BA move in ready newer home. $134,900

10 Timber Meadows Place, Edw. Comfortable move in ready 1 story! $209,000

630 Roosevelt, Edwardsville 3BR/1BA home well worth the price! $95,000

687 Boulevard de Cannes, Edw. Love lake living? Love this! 3BR, 3BA. $270,000

3021 Wye Oak Drive, Belleville 5BR/4BA 2 story on lake. $219,900

681 Maple, Livingston 1 level ranch, great location. $119,900

381 Westglen, Glen Carbon Convenient location! Spacious home and yard! $165,000

49 Glendale, Glen Carbon 3BR, 3BA near interstate. $159,900

405 Burlington, Brighton Well maintained 3BR/2BA, with vaulted ceilings. $96,900

13361 Trestle Road, Highland Custom ranch on 6.53 acres. $312,000

604 Ramey Street, Edwardsville Charming large downtown with 3 car garage! $125,000

8 East Mimosa Drive, Granite City Beautiful remodeled 3BR/2BA home. $120,000

324 Shea Court, Edwardsville Custom built 3BR/3BA Craftsman style. $315,000

4 Dogwood Estates, Glen Carbon Private, secluded 4BR/4BA, wooded lot. $400,000

116 Forest Grove, Glen Carbon 4BR walkout, 3 car garage, wooded lot! $329,900

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Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

(618) 656-2278 (800) 338-3401

2621 Plaza Drive Highland, IL

530 Edwardsville Road Troy, IL

(618) 654-1234 (800) 314-6862

(618) 667-3404 (800) 342-1411

729 Elizabeth Ave., East Carondolet Mobile home with outbuilding on large lot. $75,000

423 E. Donnewald St., Worden Warm & inviting 3BR/2BA. $159,900

533 Pheasant Lane, Moro Well maintained 3BR/2BA, open floor plan! $132,900

101 Walnut, Caseyville 100x300 extra large lot, wood floors. $70,000

37 Joel Drive, Glen Carbon 4BR/2.5BA brick ranch, 3 seasons room & workshop. $179,000

1622 California St., Collinsville Beautiful private 3BR/2BA with acreage. $169,900

35 Eduardo Drive, Granite City Spacious, all brick 3BR ranch on cul-de-sac. $135,000

1022 Deer Run, Staunton 4BR/3BA home with open floor plan. $214,900

1407 Cypress, St. Jacob Custom built home, large rooms, sits on 2 acres. Triad School Dist. $228,000

8747 Cardinal Creek, St. Jacob 153 Jessica, St. Jacob Lovely new construction 4BR/3BA Fantastic 4BR/4BA home. Newly finished ranch with over 3000 sf. basement, fenced yard w/hot tub. $284,900 $189,900

2900 Maryville Road, Maryville 3BR potential commercial property, ask for details. Agent owned. $298,000

349 Orchard Court, Troy Move In Ready 3BR/3BA home with fenced in backyard. $134,900

438 Reid, Troy 3BR/2BA with sunroom & 2 car garage. Fenced yard. $130,000

1933 Steinkoenig School Rd., Highland Nice 3BR home on 5 acres with 4 stall 24x48 barn. Triad School Dist. $195,000

972 Weathervane Lane, Troy Custom built 3BR/2 1/2 BA ranch backs up to woods. Lrg. master suite. $196,900

749 E. Woodland, East Alton Adorable totally updated 4BR/2BA new flooring, roof, windows, kitchen. $122,000

130/122 Southern Dr., Caseyville 3BR/2BA, walk in closets, deck, shed sits on 2 wooded lots. $145,600

8744 Wendell Creek, St. Jacob New construction 4BR home, granite countertops, finished bsmt, brick front. $329,000

306 East Market, Troy Historic home circa 1870 former home of Senator Paul Simon. Agent owned - $279,900

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10 - Madison County Homes - December, 2012 - TheIntelligencer.com 2205 State Route 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025

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2621 Plaza Drive Highland, IL

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417 East Main, St. Jacob 4.5 +/- Acres at the edge of town. All brick full finished basement. $285,000

1 Trailridge Lane, Glen Carbon Well maintained 4 BR home w/2 fireplaces, wooded lot. Oversized 2 car garage. $173,000

821 Daniel, Maryville 3BR/3BA 2 car garage. Full basement partially finished. $174,000

1929 Rhodes, Madison Move in Ready home with large park like setting yard. $70,000

102 West High, Troy Unique 3BR/2BA home with character, charm & trendy updates! $154,500

7348 Kindlewood Dr., Edwardsville Beautiful new custom 5BR/4BA home in Edwardsville School Dist. $339,900

261 N. Seminary, Collinsville Adorable renovated home with updates. $45,900

508 Pike, Troy Nice 3BR/2BA home, beautiful kitchen. Triad School District. $169,000

132 Jessica Drive, St. Jacob 2 story 4BR/3BA inground pool, fenced observatory w/retractable roof. $179,000

1038 Florida, Edwardsville Great starter home with basement. Remodeled kitchen. $90,000

5 Matthew Allen Court, Troy 4 bedroom, 5 bath with home theatre. $419,000

445 Bluebird, Troy Large 3BR/3BA home on 2 large park like lots wooded. $154,900

400 Bowers Road, Troy Nature lover's paradise! 6 acres of woods & flowers surrounds home! $234,900

213 Cheryl, Collinsville Totally updated doll house, newer kitchen, windows, roof, flooring, baths. $102,000

1400 Oak Street, Highland Immediate occupancy. 3BR with new flooring & other updates. $84,900

411 W. St. Louis Street, Lebanon 3BR located convenient to downtown Lebanon. $74,900

2645B Villa Park Dr., Highland Immediate Possession! 2BR Condo/ laundry room, open floor plan. $75,000

21620 Oriole Lane, Carlyle Fleetwood 16x80 3BR mobile home/ dbl lot/screened porch, deck, & sheds. $65,000

402 West Deck, New Douglas Amazing business opportunity with established clientele! $100,000

12850 Daiber Road, Highland Have your own slice of heaven! Amazing 4BR on 4 ac (+/-) & more. $298,900

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TheIntelligencer.com - December, 2012 - Madison County Homes - 11 2205 State Route 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

(618) 656-2278 (800) 338-3401

2621 Plaza Drive Highland, IL

(618) 654-1234 (800) 314-6862

530 Edwardsville Road Troy, IL

(618) 667-3404 (800) 342-1411

3815 Summer Lane, Highland 5BR/4BA in wooded setting on 5 acres (+/-) adjoins Silver Lake property. $375,000

11759 Hickory Flat Rd., Highland Space & Privacy, a winning combination. 3BR, 3BA on 5 acres (+/-). $319,900

736 E. Shawnee Rd., Pocahontas New 3BR overlooks beautiful country landscape on 5 acres (+/-). $292,000

270 Coventry Way, Highland Fabulous kitchen, granite tops, media room, & wet bar in this 4BR home! $269,000

2912 Wellen Road, Highland Looking for a 4BR, 2BA home on 2 acres (+/-)? This is it! Beautiful views. $240,000

5839 Marine Road, Alhambra Privacy Here! 4BR w/many updates on 8 acres (+/-) of secluded paradise. $237,000

9114 VFW Road, Staunton Hunter/Nature Lovers--Here is your home! 3BR with 14+ acres. $231,000

12136 Highland Road, Highland 3BR, 2BA brick combo in a picturesque setting. $225,000

IN D N E P 3315 Bush Drive, Highland Country living close to town. 3BR on 1 acre (+/-). Nice updates. $210,000

2 Hickory Drive, Highland 4BR located on beautiful, wooded lot. Great views. Stainless appliances. $192,000

30 Sequoia Drive, Troy Well built 3BR, 3BA with inviting sunroom & adoining deck. $175,000

500 Fieldview Drive, Smithton Priced to sell! 3BR ranch with finished basement. Ready for you! $171,900

3000 Thole-Plocher, Highland Well built 3BR on 2+ acres approximately 3 miles from town. $169,900

1415 13th Street, Highland Motivated Sellers! Gorgeous 3BR with marvelous updates. $139,900

40 Sunfish Drive, Highland Nice Price! Nice 3BR with upgrades! Nice location! $135,000

1322 7th Street, Highland Gorgeous! 3BR with large foyer & open stairway. LL finished. $133,000

13456 Michael Road, Highland Home on 2 acres (+/-) offers private retreat & more. $129,900

1412 6th Street, Highland 3BR, 2BA brick with 2 car detached garage. Agent owned - $118,000

36 Lexington Lane, Highland Located in rural Highland! 2BR on 1/2 acre (+/-) with fenced yard & fruit trees. $108,000

1600 Poplar Street, Highland Beautifully renovated interior! Nothing to do but move in & enjoy this 3BR. $97,900

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CELL: (618) 410-9830 609 MonTCLAIRE AvE., EdwARdsvILLE $134,900 MLs#4100630

wELL MAInTAInEd ALL BRICK two bedroom ranch in Montclaire. Masonry fireplace in large living room. Hardwood floors in bedrooms and hallway. Enclosed breezeway with one car attached garage. BoB RohRKAsTE (618) 920-2562

123 KInGsBRooKE BLvd., GLEn CARBon $334,900 MLs#4110392

600 s. oREGon sTREET, MARInE $249,900 MLs#4112915

GARAGEs FoR sIX CARs is just the beginning for this custom designed and built ranch home with walkout basement, 3 bedroom, 4 bath, see through fireplace in Family room and breakfast area, custom designed Schmidt Hickory Cabinets, luxury master bath, security system, walk-in pantry, sunroom with open deck, skylights in kitchen & breakfast area, vaulted ceilings, bay window and whole house surround sound system. Since space does not allow for all the quality items this home has to offer, a list of special features & upgrades are available. Please request a copy.

ALL BRICK RAnCh on 2.04 ACREs-This exceptional home built in 2000 is all brick & offers an open split bedroom floor plan, custom cabinets, hardwood & ceramic tile floors, 4 baths, large main floor laundry w/utility sink, freshly painted interior & new carpet in the bedrooms. Approx 685 S.F. finished in the walk out lower level w/9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; walls, includes a full bath, large room w/walk-in closet which is currently used as a bedroom. The balance of the lower level is set up to be easily finished for additional space. The brick screened in patio across the back of the home makes a wonderful place to relax. The additional 35x25 all brick detached garage make this package complete.

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700 wEsT MoRGAn, BUnKER hILL $219,914 MLs#4113115

705 E. sEMInARY sTREET, BUnKER hILL $59,900 MLs#4111541

sPACIoUs CUsToM BUILT hoME on large corner lot. Desirable split floor plan w/Master bed & bath dominating north side of home. Features include double ovens, gas cook top, solid surface counters & cabinets in county kitchen w/breakfast area for casual dining. Formal dining area w/cathedral window. Gas FP in living room that opens to deck for entertaining in privacy fenced back yard. Double car garage w/keyless entry. Bonus room in LL has been used as bedroom. 3rd BR on main level is currently utilized as main floor laundry. Large closets & lower level unfinished area for abundant storage.

221 PARK dRIvE, EdwARdsvILLE

CELL: (618) 530-7977

MARGE hAwoRTh (618) 410-9830

$615,000 MLs#4110256

CUsToM BUILT hoME on LARGE PART oF LAKE...breath-taking sunsets! First time on market. Many beautiful touches throughout. Open floor plan, 2 story great room, tile, wood, granite countertops, huge walk in closets, plantation shutters, electric blinds, stone fireplace, crown molding galore, indirect lighting, media room, entertainment covered patio w/grill & bar, 15x24 screen porch, 12x24 salt water inground pool, sprinklers, fire pit, lake patio, boat dock. SO MUCH MORE... BoB RohRKAsTE (618) 920-2562

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ToTAL doLL hoUsE PoTEnTIAL. Needs some love and lipstick. Huge double lot. Sitting room has been used as 3rd bedroom. Large out building. Motivated seller will give carpet allowance or install before close. Newer a/c. updated windows and roof. Eligible for rural development loan.

$179,900 MLs#4112831

LoCATEd on A sECLUdEd tree lined 1.2 acre lake front lot in sought after neighborhood of Troy. This 3 BR ranch has both charm & character. Only 2 owner home built to last! Walkout lower level is finished except for laundry room, w/full sized windows & lots of light overlooking the lake. You will spend many hour on the large 30 x 6 upper deck overlooking the several acre lake, partially roofed. There is a length of the house patio downstairs & fenced back yard. The 2x6 exterior studding & extra insulation will keep your utilities low aided by a supplemental wood burning furnace. Outdoor hobbyist will enjoy the extra space in the 10 x 10 outdoor building, lots of shade w/dozens of mature pin oaks, walnut & hickory trees & the paddle boat stays! Water softener, 200 amps, new bathroom window, laundry shoot in Master Bedroom. No sewer fees due on new aeration system that was installed 2010. Roof is new w/gutter guards in 2012. Please request a copy of the updates for this property. BoB RohRKAsTE (618) 920-2562

8787 sEvEn hILLs dR., ALTon nEw PRICE $349,900 MLs#4109442

5013-1 RIvER AIRE soUTh dR., GodFREY $174,900 MLs#4111513

1410 s. RodGERs, ALTon $64,900 MLs#4112673

LovELY woodEd 10 ACRE sETTInG...for this beautiful 1 1/2 story home with finished walk-out lower level, inground pool, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 car att. and 3 bay pole barn. 10 min. from 255. Horses allowed. Wonderful opportunity to own your own retreat! ConTACT TAMMY GALLIhER (618) 530-7977

BEAUTIFUL...sunny, end unit. 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Godfrey. Open floor plan, stainless appliances, granite counter tops. Upper level laundry with 2 bedrooms and a full bath. LL family room and office with storage rm. 2 car garage. Agent related to the seller. ConTACT TAMMY GALLIhER (618) 530-7977

GREAT...2 bedroom, 2 bath home with lots of possibilities. Hardwood under carpet. FL, FDR and 4 Seasons room. Fenced yard and 1 car det. Garage. Needs TLC-priced to sell. ConTACT TAMMY GALLIhER (618) 530-7977

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1324 Troy Road Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-9011

58 Airport Plaza Bethalto, IL 62010 618-377-2112

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410 DOUGLAS ST., ST. JACOB $119,900 MLS#4109953

BEAUTIFUL!....One of a kind home in Whispering Oaks Subdivision. You will fall in love with all the custom and quality upgrades throughout. 4-5 bedrooms, 5 baths, dream kitchen and master suite. Heated, in-ground pool. 25 minutes to STL. CALL TINA DAVIS (618) 401-0909

WELCOME HOME!....Very cute, updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home, with a partially finished basement. Kitchen nicely updated, as well as the full bath, with ceramic tile surround and floor. Oversized two car detached garage! CALL TINA DAVIS (618) 401-0909

6362 BUCHTA DRIVE, EDWARDSVILLE $319,900 MLS#4105889

516 ROOSEVELT, WOOD RIVER $44,900 MLS#4112284

307 W. BROOKLINE, BUNKER HILL $89,900 MLS#4113340

COUNTRY LIVING.....Close to town! Quality custom built on a gorgeous 2 acre lot. 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, full basement. Great detailing throughout, with cathedral & tray ceilings. Oversized three car garage & detached 2 car garage. CALL TINA DAVIS (618) 401-0909

WOOD RIVER....Great location! Buy this for less than renting! 2 bedroom, laundry room, kitchen and living room. No neighbors on either side makes it even better. New furnace and hot water heater. Ready to move into. CALL STEVE AUD TODAY....(618) 789-2325

SMALL TOWN LIVING...at it’s best. Well kept 3 or 4 bedroom house. 2 baths, 2 car att. garage. Heated and cooled breezeway. Basement. All situated on double corner lot! Newer windows, updated furnace, C/A, roof, siding and more. Great price. CALL STEVE AUD TO SEE....(618) 789-2325

4831 ROCKY BRANCH, BETHALTO $369,000 MLS#4112680

129 DONNA DRIVE, HARTFORD $89,900 MLS#4110990

47 GRAINEY DRIVE, GLEN CARBON $158,900 MLS#4113490

LOOK NO FURTHER....Complete package....in ground pool. Hot tub, outdoor fireplace, wrap around porch. 5 acres M/L close in. Fireplace in living room. Fireplace in family room. Beautiful kitchen, main level laundry. Great views from the windows. No need to go anywhere. Just stay home for all your entertaining. CALL STEVE AUD TODAY....(618) 789-2325

WELL KEPT BRICK HOME....on quiet dead-end culde-sac. 3 bedrooms, large family room in basement with wet-bar. 1 1/2 baths, attached garage, remodeled kitchen. Updated roof, furnace and C/A. Move-in condition @ great price! SItuated at South end of quiet town. CALL STEVE AUD TO SEE....(618) 789-2325

NICE...centrally located home. Close to shopping, restaurants, gas station, and only a short distance to I-270. Features 3 lg. BR, 2 BA, extra wide hallway, whole house fan, ceilings fans in the BRs, kitchen and DR. 11x19 heated storage rm. behind heated gar. Storage room is plumbed for another bath and has a closet & could be 4th BR. CALL DON OCHS (618) 520-9424

110 NELSON DRIVE, BETHALTO $88,000 MLS#4113154

17630 VFW ROAD, STAUNTON $34,500 MLS#4111230

FULL BRICK RANCH...located in Bethalto with 3 bedrooms, newer vinyl windows, interior and exterior doors. Nice fenced backyard with shed and concrete patio. Home is well kept and move in ready. CALL LISA COOK (618) 973-6025

BEAUTIFUL...level 2.01 acre lot in rural setting. City water and electric available. Take a look at this beautiful building site today. CALL LISA COOK FOR MORE INFO (618) 973-6025

522 SOTIER PLACE, WOOD RIVER NEW PRICE $79,900 MLS#4107641

8160 BETHALTO ROAD, BETHALTO NEW PRICE $298,350 MLS#4104420

112 VALLEYWOOD COURT, BETHALTO NEW PRICE $159,900 MLS#4103008

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS OUT....on this immaculate home located in a very nice neighborhood in the Roxana school district. You will find a partial finished lower level, fenced back yard, a large screened porch and many updates. Ideal home for the young family, or the empty nesters. CALL DON OCHS (618) 520-9424

COUNTRY LIVING....at it’s best describes this property. This home has a lot to offer for the growing family on nearly 3 beautiful acres. 3BR, 3BA, and 3 seasons rm. Loft overlooking large great rm w/fireplace. Kitchen with lots of cabinet space, island & breakfast area. Main floor laundry opens to a nice deck. Security system. Oversized 2 car attached, heated garage & a detached 3 car plus a workshop. A must see! CALL DON OCHS (618) 520-9424

A VERY NICE....3 bedroom, 3 bath home located in Timberwood Subdivision. Come see this well maintained home, which includes a private deck overlooking the above ground pool, and the private fenced backyard with mature shade trees. CALL DON OCHS (618) 520-9424

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126 RIDGEMOOR, GLEN CARBON 3BR/1BA. Hardwood floors. Finished basement. Full brick. $104,500 CAll lISA DAvIS (618) 593-4409

1031 W. HIGH, EDWARDSVILLE CRAFTSMANSHIP THROUGHOUT in this all brick ranch. Hardwood floors. New roof. Finished bonus area upstairs could be 1-2 bedrooms. $139,900 CAll DEBBIE BURDGE (618) 531-2787 www.debbieb.remax.com

1230 RANDLE, EDWARDSVILLE WEll CARED FOR 3BR/3BA contemporary custom home. Featuring vaulted ceilings, skylights, & beautiful landscaping. Within walking distance of downtown Edwardsville. $295,000 CAll DANA YUNGCK (618) 530-4322

CAll DEBBIE BURDGE FOR All YOUR REAl ESTATE NEEDS! 135 STONEBRIAR DRIVE, TROY THIS 4BR/3BA HOME IS A MUST SEE! Main level master suite, gourmet kitchen & vaulted ceiling in family room. Close to Interstate & schools. $229,900 CAll SUSAN JO COKER (618) 444-2671

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816 TROY ROAD, EDWARDSVILLE HISTORIC lEClAIRE HOME that is close to everything! Covered porch, spacious kitchen, master bedroom with alcove. Tons of charm & character. $125,000 CAll MARY JANE COllINS (618) 210-8061

325 COBBLESTONE DRIVE, TROY SPACIOUS AND WElCOMING 3BR/4BA home. Lots of updates including new roof & stainless steel appliances. Large backyard, perfect for the outdoor family. $223,000 CAll JAN AlONS (618) 781-2511

TROY - BEAUTIFUl 4BR/4BA HOME NESTlED IN THE WOODS. Featuring a 60’x50’ outbuilding, perfect for an RV & a 36x16 heated inground pool. This is a must see! CAll JIM REPPEll AT (618) 791-7663 OR vISIT www.HomesByReppell.com

102 JEFFERSON AVENUE, ALHAMBRA vERY CUTE 3BR/1BA home with wood flooring and an updated kitchen. Highland School District. $125,000 CAll MARY JANE COllINS (618) 210-8061

2506 HUNTERS POINTE, EDWARDSVILLE GREAT lOCATION!!! Attractive 4 bedroom home. Close to bike trails, shopping, and Edwardsville Schools. TEXT 90483 TO 79564 FOR DETAIlS OR CAll NANCY MIlTON (618) 791-8007

COllINSvIllE - QUIET COUNTRY FEEl but quick commute to St. Louis. 3BR/2BA ranch w/wooded lot on a lake. Spacious, updated kitchen & hardwood floors in bedrooms. $158,000 CAll KEllY SIPES (618) 979-3901

AlTON - 40 ACRE COUNTRY RETREAT. 4BR/4BA. Open floor plan, 2 story great room, gourmet kitchen w/stainless Wolf appliances. Great for outdoor entertaining. Heated 3 car garage w/workshop. $675,000 CAll lINDA RAYHO (618) 779-2980

1717 PLEASANT RIDGE ROAD, MARYVILLE TOTALLY RENOVATED 3 BR HOME. 2 car garage. Large lot with new landscaping. Must see to appreciate! $112,900

COLLINSVILLE - THIS TWO-BEDROOM JEWEl OF A HOME IS JUST WAITING FOR A NEW OWNER! Sparking clean & well maintained. Full basement. Excellent closets & storage. $59,900 CAll SUSAN lANDING, MANAGING BROKER AT (618) 779-7777

GRANITE CITY - 4BR/2BA BRICK COMBO RANCH w/family room addition & huge basement! Features include original wood floors, fireplace, attached garage, & covered porch. $129,000 CAll lINDA RAYHO (618) 779-2980

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531 East 8th Street, Alton Ext. 311. Turn of the century home is historic Middletown. Minutes from Haskell Park. 3bdr/ 2baths, 2,360 sq.ft. w/fireplace. Updated kitchen includes new appliances. Original unpainted trim, banisters and pocket doors. $80,000 Call Jill Cummings, CRS 978-5953

210 Union Street, Dorchester Ext. 304. Rare find! Renovated home on 1 acre lot, 16x20 master bdr w/double closets, skylight. Finished heated & cooled 8-car-garage (50x30). Heated & cooled oversized 2-car garage. Loads of updates including windows, flooring, roof, wiring, plumbing and more. $160,000 Call Jill Cummings, CRS 978-5953

22 Woodcrest Drive, Bethalto Ext. 326. Huge savings for a ready buyer. Top quality & design. 4bdr/4ba with 3,436 sq. ft. Soaring 2-story window wall, kitchen w/granite counter tops and pantry. Awesome finished lower level with bdr, full bath and kitchenette! $279,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

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943 Delmar Ave., Godfrey 2281 Tramore, Troy Ext. 306. Brick ranch, 3bdrs/1bath, finished baseExt. 344. Maintenance free villa is only 2 years ment. Living room w/fireplace, built-in cabinets new! 3 bdr/3 bath with 2,014 sq/ft and a look out & bookcase. Kitchen w/corner sink & appliances. basement. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, hardwood and ceramic flooring. Large Lower level family rm, huge workshop. Fenced yard $94,900 master suite with deluxe bath. $164,900 & shed. Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933 Call Jill Cummings, CRS 978-5953

621 Bollman Ave., Edwardsville 13 Carol Lee, East Alton Ext. 332. This 4 bedroom/3 bath home situated on a Ext. 349. Enjoy a tree lined neighbor in lovely cul-de-sac has room for everyone. Featuring a fireplace Montclaire Subdivision. All brick ranch w/unfinished and walkout basement. Fenced yard with an inground basement. 2Bdr/1bath. Featuring hardwood floors, pool, screened porch and patio. Kitchen appliances replacement windows, new water heater in 2011, new stay. Bethalto School District. $129,900 refrigerator in 2012, and other upgrades. $128,500 Call Jill Cummings, CRS 978-5953 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

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1251 Cedar Dr., Wood River Ext. 316. Energy efficient 2x6 construction. Numerous updates. 3bdrs/3bath, 2,371 sq/ft, finished lower level with second family room, full bath and 2 bonus rooms. 2-car attached garage and 2-car detached garage. $164,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

BETHALTO - 2 Acre Lots, Bethalto mailing in Alton School Dist. Underground Electric and city water, 5 lots available................................................Priced $45,000 Each GODFREY - 230 Alpine Dr., located in Montclair Subdivision. City water, sewer, electric and gas available......................................................................$14,900

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Put your home on autopilot (BPT) - Every homeowner can remember a time when they wondered, “Did I lock the front door this morning?” or “Did I leave a light on?” Others can attest to that feeling of dread knowing their air conditioner is running full blast while they’re away on a weekend trip. There’s nothing worse than worrying about the security of your home - or your rising electric bill - while you’re away. Fortunately, recent advancements in home technology offer peace of mind when it comes to energy efficiency, security and time savings. Almost any home can be put on “autopilot” without breaking the bank. Many areas of the home can benefit from some simple technology upgrades. Efficiency Heating and cooling a home accounts for 50 percent or more of a home’s energy bill, so it’s important to incorporate the latest technology to make it as easy as possible to be as efficient as possible. “ We have seen some great advancements in home technology that maximize the energy efficiency of heating and cooling products,” says Bobby DiFulgentiz, an energy efficiency expert with Lennox International. “For example, as thermostats become more advanced, homeowners now have the ability to optimize home comfort and energy savings.” One example of these smart thermostats is the Lennox icomfort WiFi thermostat. Homeowners can maximize energy savings through its one-touch away mode and remote control capabilities. Additionally, the thermostat communicates with a home’s HVAC system and provides real-time alerts to service providers regarding any maintenance issues that need attention. The icomfort Wi-Fi also is the only thermostat that

can blend into its surroundings by using customizable “skins” that match wallpaper or paint, or even allow it to be disguised as a piece of art or a family photo. Water usage also is a concern when it comes to efficiency. Homeowners can cut down on water bills by using home sprinkler systems that incorporate Wi-Fi technology. These systems allow homeowners to start or stop sprinklers from anywhere, avoiding water waste when heavy rains have already saturated the lawn. Many systems now even include wireless capabilities that prevent sprinklers from activating during rain or freezing temperatures. Security Homeowners can rest easy, thanks to automated systems that ensure their home is safe and secure. Companies now offer products that check, open and close garage doors directly from a smartphone, tablet or computer. There are also lock systems that respond only to the fingerprints of residents of the home. If that’s not enough, new technologies send text or email updates when doors are locked or unlocked, and can remotely lock doors through Wi-Fi. Time Savings Finally, kitchen appliances are beginning to integrate technologies to streamline the day-to-day routines of homeowners, allowing for maximum time savings. Consumers can take the hassle out of finding the perfect cooking setting by using a microwave that can scan a bar code on a dish and automatically adjusts to the correct time and power for the particular product. Ovens equipped with Wi-Fi allow cooks to monitor their meals on a mobile device and put the crock pot to shame.

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MAIN FLOOR CONDO IN GREAT LOCATION! 2BR/1BA, kitchen incl. all appliances; large living room opens to patio. Reserved parking space in basement plus extra storage. $59,900 #C3729 JOY WOFFORD (618) 792-6790

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WELL MAINTAINED 1 1/2 STORY HOME on 4.8 acres! Updates incl: windows, furnace, water heater, appliances, flooring & counters in kitchen. Triad School District. $189,900 #C3711 JAN MOORE 779-4518, MANAGING BROKER

BEAUTIFUL GUT/REHAB @ 1 BLOCK from LeClaire School in Edwardsville. 3BR/1 3/4 BA; open floor plan; rear entry garage + front offstreet parking area. $139,900 #E3708 DIANE MALENCH (618) 779-7701

NEW CONSTRUCTION DISPLAY HOME in gated community for Seniors 50+. 3BR/2BA, seethrough FP, 2 car garage, covered brick patio. One level living w/ maintenance free exterior. 299,900 #GL3695 LOTS AVAILABLE PRICED BETWEEN $45,000-$65,000

3BR/2BA ONE STORY HOME HAS newer vinyl tilt-in windows, insulation, roof, A/C. Large rooms, 2 fireplaces, walkout LL. $78,000 #C3704 SHARON JONES 558-7191

C O L L I N S V I L L E * L O C AT E D O N T H E OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Family Rm, Bonus Rm, oversized patio & 2 car garage with work shop & MORE! $138,500 #C3676 www.KarenMcConnell.com KAREN McCONNELL 530-6761

CUSTOM RANCH ON LARGE LOT! 3BR/2BA, bay window in dining room, main level utility room. 3 seasons room, full basement, oversized 2 car garage. Lots of updates! $183,000 #M3706 MARY PORTER 792-0550

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LOCATED IN POPULAR OAKLAND HILLS! 4BR/4BA, main floor master BR, beautiful upgraded kitchen w/center island. Finished walkout LL. Large back yard w/view of woods. $289,900 #T3662 ROZANNE OR BILL HUNTER 781-4031 or 830-9798

S PA C I O U S R A N C H I N Q U I E T L A K E community just outside Edwardsville. Corner lot. 4BR/4BA, finished LL, 3 car garage. Community clubhouse, inground pool & lake access! $229,900 #W3560 SANDI LEWIS (618) 304-4800

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CUSTOM HOME ON STONEBRIDGE GOLF COURSE. 3BR/3BA, formal dining room & eatin kitchen, family room & full bath in lower level, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage. $229,900 #M3494 ROZANNE OR BILL HUNTER 781-4031 or 830-9798

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! 1680 asf; 3BR/1 3/4 BA ranch; move in ready; short walking distance to McKendree College & historic downtown LEBANON; quick commute to SAFB. $109,999 #LB3452 DIANE MALENCH (618) 779-7701

REDUCED & SELLER OFFERING - $2,500 decorating credit at closing. Ready for quick close. Hardwood floors; oversized 2 car garage; partially fenced corner lot. Now asking $79,500! Wood River #WR3347 DIANE MALENCH (618) 779-7701

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Deer are among nature’s most beautiful animals, but they can cause headaches for homeowners.

Freeze out deer this winter (BPT) - Deer are beautiful, graceful animals, we cannot deny it. But when it comes to where deer decide to dine, most of us just don’t want them outside our windows foraging through our foliage. Their beauty and grace comes with the destruction - even devastation - of our well-cared-for and often expensive landscaped yards and gardens. If you think your yard is out of the woods since summer’s over, think again. Deer damage can actually get worse in fall and winter.We know deer can do extensive damage to landscapes in any season, but during winter, when their food sources are scarce, they can be more aggressive and bold, wreaking havoc on trees and shrubs they never touched in warmer weather. A single deer eats about 12 pounds of foliage a day, and in winter they’ll turn to any source of vegetation to satisfy their appetites. Bucks can travel 100 miles or more, but does don’t migrate.They usually stay within the same three to four square miles for their entire lives. That means once a doe finds an easy food source in your yard, she’ll be back again and again, season to season, and you can bet she’ll bring her friends and babies with her. During winter months, a deer’s diet changes. Instead of the grass and leaves they favor during summer, deer turn to woody plants in winter. That means your evergreens are at risk. Although a deer’s mouth is usually about 28 inches above the ground, when one stands on its back legs, it can reach as high as 6 feet off the ground. That reach allows them to create a broad swath of damage to even tall trees. Even before the weather turns really cold, deer can cause damage to trees. Fall is mating season. Bucks become aggressive and the new antlers they’ve grown over the summer itch. They scratch by rubbing

their antlers on tree trunks - even those they don’t like to eat - and can cause serious damage to trees. The best approach to preventing deer damage is a proactive one. Don’t wait until you see deer or deer damage in your yard to deal with the problem. So what do you do to keep the deer out? There are loads of ‘home remedies’ that have been tried with varying results: human hair, soap, pepper spray, even coyote urine. These remedies might work sporadically, but they are not reliable deterrents for deer. Then there’s fencing. Properly built and maintained fencing can be an effective method for preventing deer damage. But, deer can jump up to and clear an 8-foot fence on level ground, and they can easily push and remove plastic netting. Installing a 6- to 8-foot fence can be an effective solution to some extent, but fencing is costly and can be quite unsightly. One of the most effective and easiest methods to deter deer is repellents. Repellents rely on deer’s strong sense of smell. Many are available in the marketplace, but few have credible third-party testing for efficacy, and some rely on chemicals that are unfriendly to the environment, and can be injurious to certain trees, shrubs, and especially to new growth. Bobbex Deer Repellent is a topical, natural, proven effective foliar spray used to deter and prevent deer, moose and elk from browsing and causing other damage to ornamental plantings, shrubs and forest trees. Bobbex’s blend of ingredients deters deer with taste and smell, and is actually beneficial to plant development. The active ingredients are a series of proteins, making the product extremely safe for use on the most sensitive plantings.

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Winterize your home in a weekend (BPT) - Preparing for Jack Frost’s arrival can send a shiver down any homeowner ’s spine. A long to-do list for getting your home ready can feel overwhelming, leaving you wondering where you’ll find the time and resources. But, with some optimism, easy tips and access to a few rental tools, you can winterize your home in just one weekend, leaving plenty of time to enjoy autumn’s splendor. Prepare your lawn and landscaping Cold temperatures cause grass and other plants in your landscape to go dormant. Spend a few hours preparing your lawn for beautiful greenery next year. Start by aerating. Renting an aerator is a cost-effective and efficient way to reduce thatch and provide extra space in the soil for water and oxygen to reach the roots. Find a local American Rental Association (BPT) member store near you by visiting RentalHQ.com. After aerating, spread a quality winter fertilizer to give your grass the nutrients it needs to grow strong. If you live in an area with harsh winters, remember to cover roses and delicate perennials so that they are protected. Winterize your deck The harsh winter elements can take a major toll on decking, so it’s important to protect it. With a little time and effort, your deck will make it through winter unscathed and ready for outdoor fun in spring. To keep the structure’s integrity intact and wood looking beautiful, clean and seal your deck before winter arrives. Start by renting a pressure washer at your local ARA member rental store. The trained rental associate will give you guidance on

safe and efficient operation of the pressure washer. After you clean your deck, let it dry completely and then apply paint or sealant. Trim your trees Weak trees and dead branches can break and fall during winter, possibly damaging your home, your car, a utility line, or worse. Be a responsible homeowner and cut weak or dead branches in the fall so you don’t have to worry. A chainsaw is the easiest way to deal with dead branches and will take much less time than hand sawing. You can rent a chainsaw to cut the wood into small logs or pieces for disposing of properly. Chippers can also be rented for grinding up the wood and using it for mulch in the spring. Seal windows and doors When temperatures drop, the small leaks in windows and doors become apparent. Avoid a chilly house and high energy bills by caulking your windows and weather stripping doors. Weather stripping is cheap and easy. Apply the adhesive strip between the door and frame for a tight seal that limits the amount of air that enters or exits when the door is closed. Caulking windows is a simple process as well when you have a caulk gun. If you need a tall ladder to reach second story windows, consider renting it since you’ll likely use it infrequently. While you have the ladder, clean your gutters of leaves and other debris that can cause backups and ice dams. All you need is one weekend to prepare your home and yard for the cold weather ahead. Plus you’ll get to enjoy the crisp autumn air while you get these quick and easy chores done.

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Ideas for storing those off-season items By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press It’s that time of year again, when we pull out the blankets and sweaters and stash the last of the warm-weather items until spring arrives. Many homes lack the space needed to store everything right where we use it. So seasonal things get shuttled around and sometimes even misplaced. If the serving dishes you use only at the holidays are stacked way up at the top of your pantry, “you may find yourself running out and buying something you’ve already got, because you can’t remember what you have or you can’t get to it,” says Atlanta-based interior designer Mallory Mathison. Many of her clients struggle with insufficient closet space for storing items that are only used for a few months each year. Here, Mathison and interior designers Brian Patrick Flynn and Molly Luetkemeyer offer advice on creatively storing off-season items in ways that maximize every inch of space and make it easy to retrieve what you need. FIND DOUBLE-DUTY FURNITURE All three designers love furniture that offers hidden storage. A bench with storage space inside is perfect for boots, and bins containing scarves, gloves and hats. Or add a large coffee table/ottoman combination to your living room: “They’re an easy way to sneak a bit more seasonal storage into a room, without having to add extra closet space or add pricey, big-ticket furniture pieces,” says Flynn, founder of the design website decordemon.com. “You can find a ton of storage-ottoman-coffee tables on websites like overstock.com or hayneedle. com.” For families with pets, Flynn suggests creating a sleeping space for a small dog or cat that doubles as seasonal storage. “To do this, I take a flea-market dresser, usually a highboy with four to six drawers, then remove the bottom two for use as an open lounge space for pets, complete with a removable cushion,” he says. Use the remaining drawers above for seasonal items like off-season clothing.

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a covered porch area designed by Brian Patrick Flynn displays hooks that create additional storage space on the exterior of a house.' MAXIMIZE UNDER-BED SPACES Many people use the space under their master bed for seasonal storage. Luetkemeyer suggests doing the same with every bed in the house. Tuck clear plastic bins under children’s beds (and a guest bed, if you have one), labeling each one clearly. You can rotate items in and out of these bins during the year — one holding

swimsuits all winter might hold sweaters in summer. If you know that all under-bed space is designated for seasonal items, it will be easier to track down the oncea-year items you’re seeking. Also, see whether any sofas or other large pieces of furniture might have room underneath for flat storage bins. See “STORAGE” on Page 31

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Storage Continued from Page 30 TRY CREATIVE CARPENTRY Mathison suggests having built-in cabinets added along the walls on both sides of your bed. Creating this architectural niche for your bed “is totally cozy, and it also creates great concealed and/or open storage,” she says. Another built-in option: If your kitchen cabinets don’t go all the way to the ceiling, add extra closed storage on top for seasonal serving dishes and table linens. Or have a row of very shallow shelves (no more than 3 or 4 inches deep) added to one wall of your kitchen or pantry. You can prop up dishware or serving pieces you rarely use, creatively storing them while adding some beauty to your walls. Also, search your home for bits of squarefootage that aren’t being used, such as a crawl space under a staircase. Hire a handyman to add a small door and turn that empty space into a cabinet. Consider changing your kitchen seating: Swap out chairs for built-in benches with hidden storage, then hide rarely-used items there. GET HOOKED “Seasonal things that inspire you should be left out as much as possible,” Flynn says. “I use a ton of wall hooks in my spaces, mostly to be able to hang up favorite pieces of clothing which add decorative flair to a room.” In a bedroom, a cluster of favorite flannel shirts can look great on decorative hooks, and the same goes for winter jackets. In summer, hang your favorite T-shirts or swimsuits on those same hooks while the winter items are put away. This works well in kids’ rooms and nurseries, helping ensure that kids wear their cutest pieces before the season ends and they grow out of them. USE CLOSETS WELL Maximize closet space by adding shelves up high if there aren’t any, then keep a small step-ladder in the closet for accessing high items, Luetkemeyer says. Add inexpensive, battery-powered lights to dim closets, and increase shelf space by adding a row of canvas hanging shelves. In a guest room closet, if you have one, Mathison suggests using two rows of hanging canvas shelves — one filled with items your guest may need, such as extra towels and soap, and the other left empty so your guest can put out some of the clothes they brought. Then use the rest of the closet for your seasonal things. It will be clear to the guest what space is theirs and what isn’t. If winter items will be hung in a closet, Flynn opts for “thick wooden hangers or sculptural modern aluminum hangers to

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A photo provided by Brian Patrick Flynn and Diynetwork.com shows a seasonal storage space and a sleeping space for pets created out of a piece of furniture. keep the structural integrity of coats or heavy pants.” For lighter summer items, Luetkemeyer recommends slim, foam-covered hangers that take up less space and won’t let items like camisoles slip off. Consider splurging on rebuilding your closets with exactly the shelving and hanging space you want: “This way, every closet in the house can work for all seasons,” says Flynn. “We spend a ton of money on our cars and have garages built for them, right? Well, we spend just as much on our wardrobes, so why not invest in a space to store that investment?” ROLL OUT THE RACKS Mathison suggests keeping seasonal things like coats in clear plastic garment bags on rolling racks in a basement or attic. They’ll stay clean, and when it’s time to swap them with the opposite season’s items in your main closets, having items grouped

in garment bags will make it simpler to transport them quickly back and forth. Rolling garment racks are easy to find and affordable, but it’s important to choose good quality ones so they don’t bend under the weight of winter clothing. Mathison is also a fan of coordinated bins or baskets to organize smaller items (gloves, hats, swimsuits, goggles) in closets. It’s easy to move these bins out of your main closet into a basement or attic during the off-season. PARE DOWN Luetkemeyer points out that the change of season is a great time to identify items you don’t use and get rid of them. Consider donating sheets or blankets you rarely use to a charity or shelter. Do the same with bulky winter coats and sweaters. You’ll save space for seasonal items, and also embrace the meaning of the holiday season.

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Pam Shadwick

H6 ?6C:4 A

COLLINSVLE

22130 PANORAMA

CARLYLE

203 HY VISTA

ALTON

Oak & granite kitchen. Game rm & wet bar in W/O LL. 4BR/3BA.

Charming spacious! 5BR/3BA. Updated kitchen & baths. Open flr plan.

Must see! Brick 3BR/2BA, updated cabinets, windows & roof. Fam rm.

Spacious 2BR/2BA on Carlyle Lake! FP, appli, W/O LL. A/G pool.

3BR/2BA w/in-law apt. Full bsmt w/FP, kitch, fam rm. 2 sheds.

$159,900

$158,000

$149,900

$129,900

$109,900

Judy Browning

georgia Wilde

126 WOOD CT.

COLLINSVLE

$105,000

Jane Brofka

17108 SPORTSMAN CLuB

CARLYLE

Lake lifestyle! 3BR/2BA w/microwave & dishwasher. Formal dining, deck. $84,900

Judie Jackson

321 N. 37TH

BELLEVLE

916 CALIFORNIA

H6 ?6C:4 A

6338 CHuRCH

2803 VIEWLAND

ALTON

$22,500

Judy Browning

$12,000

Cathy Dey

COLLINSVLE

210 HALE

EDWARDSVLE

Historic 2BR on quiet street. Hardwood floors, walkup attic.

$79,900

$74,000

$68,900

Rose Flamuth

Roberta Ecker

H6 ?6C:4 A

820 CONDIT

WOOD RIVER

9 BITTERSWEET

Kay Kendall

H6 ?6C:4 A

gLEN CARBON

16 WALNuT

gLEN CARBON

Updates started! Thermal windows, wood, ceramic flrs, bsmt, fenced.

Split 2 BR plan, gorgeous wooded lot. 2 BR mobile home on wooded lot. Hrdwd flrs, new windows, paint. New paint, floors, bath.

$33,000

$24,900

Cathy Dey

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7009 W. MAIN

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BELLEVILLE

2930-2932 VERNIER

$24,900

Rose Flamuth

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H6 ?6C:4 A

Cute & spacious updated 2BR/1.5BA. Open floor plan. Appli, Fin W/O LL.

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On wooded lot in quiet neighborhood. 3BR/1BA, orig. wood fl, arched doorways, det gar, sold "as-is". 3BR w/huge kitchen, on 0.80 ac.

Rose Flamuth

Charming brick ranch! 2 or 3BR/2BA, hrdwd flrs, full fin bsmt. Porch.

MADISON 2436 ALBY ALTON 1219 WASHINgTON Foreclosure special! 3BR/2BA, brick, wood Affordable 3BR maintenance free w/ new siding, windows, roof. flrs, FP, garage, .96 acre. Sold "as-is". Judy Browning $62,200 Cathy Dey $59,900

Shelley Romanik

H6 ?6C:4 A

Open concept, spacious liv rm & eat in kitch. Updated BAs. 3BR/2BA.

Shelley Romanik

BELLEVLE

1536 4TH ST.

MADISON

Remodeled 33 units w/some updates. Great income, great investment.

Close to everything: deck. Owner pays water/sewer/trash.

Huge updated church. Stained glass, piano, organ, & pews.

$799,000

$111,600

$50,000

Rose Flamuth

Judy Browning