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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.

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LEROY TAYLOR ABR, GRI (618) 406-4372

GREAT LOCATION 3 bedroom, 2 bath, large living room with hardwood floors & fireplace, spacious kitchen, & finished LL. $109,500 Granite City PR101160 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

UNBELIEVABLE! A unique 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 25 acres, 2 lakes, 4 horse stalls, barn with 6 acres fenced & much more! $369,900 Dorsey PR101463 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

LARGE BRICK HOME on 3 lots, beautiful setting, walkout basement, attached 2 car garage, inground pool, & more! $168,500 Edwardsville PR101332 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

GOOD LOCATION, 3 bedroom brick with full finished basement, updated bath, large fenced yard & more! $95,000 Granite City PR101483 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

CHARMING & SPACIOUS 3 bedroom, 2 bath, finished LL with large family room, main floor laundry, newer roof. $64,900 Granite City PR101490 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

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POSSIBLE 4 bedroom, 2 bath, nice kitchen with granite counters & built in appliances. 2 car garage and fenced yard. $64,500 Granite City PR100674 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

GOOD STARTER home, 2 bedroom w/main floor laundry, full basement and fenced yard. $55,000 Granite City PR101537 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

NEW PRICE!

ONE LEVEL HOME ON AP P ROX. 2.5 ACRES! Spacious rooms, granite counters, crown molding, fireplace, side entry garage. $192,772 Granite City PR101244 BARB WYATT YUST (618) 407-3238

OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN with huge yard. 3BR/ 3BA, large kitchen with updated cabinets, 1st floor laundry. Seller is offering Home Warranty. $130,000 Granite City PR100934 BARB WYATT YUST (618) 407-3238

Barb WyattYust (618) 407-3238

OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN. Possible 4 bedroom or 3 bedroom on large lot, huge family room. Oversized dining room, wood burning stove, 2 car detached garage & storage shed. $89,000 Granite City PR101536 BARB WYATT YUST (618) 407-3238

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL

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

One Team.

One Focus.

One Priority. You.

JEANNE HORNBERGER (618) 444-8681

READY MOVE IN CONDITION. 3 bedroom, recently updated electric, plumbing, water heater. $81,500 Granite City PR101520 JEANNE HORBERGER (618) 444-8681

SPACIOUS ATRIUM RANCH with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, family room opens to gorgeous patio. $350,000 Glen Carbon PR101158 JEANNE HORBERGER (618) 444-8681

BEAU TIF UL CONDO on the lake at Fox Creek, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces. $330,000 Edwardsville PR101207 JEANNE HORBERGER (618) 444-8681

3 BEDROOM ALL BRICK, full basment, fenced yard, deck, pool, patio, appliances. $78,500 Granite City PR101552 JEANNE HORBERGER (618) 444-8681

LOOKING FOR A HOME move-in ready? This one has been completely updated. $47,700 Granite City PR101384 JEANNE HORBERGER (618) 444-8681

NEW LISTING

NEW CONSTRUCTION

LOVELY updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 2 acres. Agent interest. $269,000 Edwardsville PR101547 JUDY CONNOLLY (618) 830-9899 ROSEMARY WILSON (618) 792-9807

4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH HOME in Emerald Meadows. Master bedroom opens to covered porch. 3 car garage is insulated & has insulated door. $229,000 Granite City PR101282 ROSEMARY WILSON (618) 792-9807 JUDY CONNOLLY (618) 830-9899

GREAT 3 bedroom house on large corner lot. Fenced backyard & nicely landscaped. $80,000 Granite City PR101068 ROSEMARY WILSON (618) 792-9807 JUDY CONNOLLY (618) 830-9899

SPACIOUS 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo! Freshly painted, new carpet, refrigerator & stove. $52,500 Collinsville PR101522 JUDY CONNOLLY (618) 830-9899 ROSEMARY WILSON (618) 792-9807

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NEW CONSTRUCTION has beautiful antiquestyle kitchen cabinets. Builders display. $189,900 Granite City PR9372 ROSEMARY WILSON (618) 792-9807 JUDY CONNOLLY (618) 830-9899

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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.

BRENDA HoLSHoUSER (618) 789-2742 ToDD LINNEMEYER (618) 520-5516

PRESTIGIOUS HOME with inground pool. Private setting. $279,000 Wood River PR101529 BRENDA HOLSHOUSER (618) 789-2742 TODD LINNEMEYER (618) 520-5516

READY FOR ENTERTAINING. 3 bedroom, 2 bath in Montclare! Must see. $148,900 Edwardsville PR101422 BRENDA HOLSHOUSER (618) 789-2742 TODD LINNEMEYER (618) 520-5516

DOWNSIZE INTO LUXURY! 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, FF laundry, wood floors, quartz counters. Lovely! $394,900 Edwardsville PR101532 IRMA AUGUST (618) 558-8422

ITALIANATE STYLE BEAUTY, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, oversize kitchen, 13' ceilings main floor. $179,900 Edwardsville PR101479 IRMA AUGUST (618) 558-8422

AMAZING 3BR, 3BA home on large lot with parking for boat or camper. $149,990 Collinsville PR101101 BARRY MAULDEN (618) 779-4755

SPACIOUS 5 bedroom, 4 bath home nestled on a private cul-de-sac wooded lot. All new hardwood. $254,900 Glen Carbon PR101517 VICKY LOWRY (618) 741-7178

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BARRY MAULDEN (618) 779-4755 www.BarryMaulden.com

2005 HOME IN MONTCLAIRE WOODS awaits your arrival. $207,000 Edwardsville PR101102 TONYA CRANE (618) 709-9374

ENJOY THE SCENIC DRIVE HOME to this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath tri-level. Must see! $159,500 Collinsville PR101511 MELANIE PHILLIPS (618) 910-3049

NICE 3 bedroom home with 1590 sq. ft. Walkout basement, eat-in kitchen w/granite counters, some rooms f reshly painted. $114,900 Collinsville PR101359 PRUDENTIAL ONE REALTY CENTRE (618) 655-4100

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What’s your home’s price tag now? (BPT) - As the housing market bounces back in many parts of the country, you may be wondering: What’s my home worth now? There’s actually more than one answer, according to Scott Halliwell, a certified financial planner at USAA. He says your home has three potentially very different price tags based on its: 1. Market value 2. Replacement value 3. Property tax value “Since different values can be used for different reasons, it’s important to understand when each applies,” Halliwell says, adding that some of these values may move in different directions at the same time. Market value This is the amount homes in your area are bought and sold for. It’s the measure most folks think of when they try to estimate their home’s worth or value. Determined in part by the going rate for similar houses in your city and neighborhood, market value is not based on what you paid for the home or how much it cost you to finish out the basement, reroof or remodel the kitchen. Many intangibles factor into this figure. Understanding the market value helps you calculate your total net worth and how much equity you have in your home. To calculate

equity, subtract the amount you owe on your home from its market value: That’s about how much profit you could receive from a sale. To strengthen your negotiating position with potential buyers, get an accurate idea of your home’s market value. A real estate agent can tell you the selling prices of similar homes in your area, helping you set reasonable expectations. “If your area is in a buyer’s market, your home’s market value may be lower than you’d like. You might not have as much leverage against a buyer who wants to negotiate, so you need to know where you’re starting,” Halliwell says. Even if you’re planning to stay in your home, market value matters when taking out a home equity line of credit or home equity loan. For example, you may be planning a kitchen remodel and need $40,000, or you want to tap your equity to help pay your kids’ college tuition. Depending on your creditworthiness, many lenders will allow you to borrow up to 85 percent of your home’s value, less any mortgage or other equity loan on that property. Replacement value If your home is completely destroyed because of, say, a fire or natural disaster, replacement cost is what it would take to remove debris and rebuild the structure from

the ground up based on construction costs in your area. “Our philosophy, which is backed by years of experience, is that homes should be insured for 100 percent of the minimum estimated replacement cost,” says Cedric Matterson, a senior staff underwriter with USAA. Unless your insurance covers replacement costs, he says, you run the risk of coming up short if the costs to rebuild your home are more than your coverage will pay. As building costs go up, homeowners insurance can shield you from rising building costs. “It’s very possible to see local building costs increase while market values decline,” Halliwell says. “This can lead to a situation where you actually need more dwelling coverage, despite seeing your home’s value drop.” Property tax value This is the number taxing authorities use to calculate your property tax bill. A given home may be taxed by more than one jurisdiction hospital and school districts, for example - and each may apply its own math. Typically, property tax values are meant to approximate the home’s market value, though sometimes there’s a big discrepancy between the two because of outdated assessments or mistakes by assessors.

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103 B Southpointe Edwardsville, IL 62025

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614 East Lower Marine Road Luxurious, Custom 4Bd/4Ba 4.5 acre Wooded Lot With Pond & lake access Too much to mention! Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 $1,100,000 MLS 42008904113807

12 Rolling Wood Drive Beautiful 4Bd/4Ba Home On -3 acres Heated Pool Main floor Master Debbie Davis (618) 977-8296 $369,000 MLS 4215604

111 Wagner Lane Lovely Home & Yard 4Bd/3Ba - 2 Fireplaces Very Private - 3 Lots Lake Privileges Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 $225,000 MLS 4216119

7003 Stoney Creek 3Bd/3Ba Home Formal Living & dining rms Large Fenced Back Yard Near YMCA, Easy access to I-55 Toni Zach (618) 670-5098 $219,900 MLS 4212019

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502 Riggin Attractive 3Bd/2Ba Home New Concrete counters & Tile back splash! Many Updates Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 Debbie Davis (618) 977-8296 $129,900 MLS 4212778

605 Westview Drive Nicely Updated 3Ba/2Ba Hardwood Floors!

403 North 37th Street Nice 3bd/1ba Brick Home Cozy fireplace in living rm Full Basement

2546 Pontoon Rd., Granite City 3 Bd - All Brick Home Updated Throughout Granite & Stainless Steel

Debbie Davis (618) 977-8296 $124,900 MLS 4214241

Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 $99,900 MLS 4212578

Debbie Davis (618) 977-8296 $94,900 MLS 4217843

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506 Reese Very Nice 2Bd/1Ba Walk-out Basement

1011 North Caseyville Road Great Price! 3Bd Raised Ranch Wrap around Deck Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 Jean Tiemann (618) 972-0538 $47,500 MLS 4214296

1415 Grand Avenue Great Investment! 3 Bd/1Ba Home Detached Garage

3501 Ida Drive Sr. Community 55+ 3Bd/2Ba Large Corner Lot

Clay Parker (618) 407-9209 $45,900 MLS 4204015

Toni Zach (618) 670-5098 $44,500 MLS 4215142

Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 $67,000 MLS 4215545

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103 B Southpointe Edwardsville, IL 62025

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10678 Keck Road 1 ½ Story Home 4Bd/2Ba Family Rm & Bonus Rm 24’ above ground Pool Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 Jean Tiemann (618) 972-0538 $167,500 MLS 4213913

Zenk Road, Troy Site For Your New Home? 5 Acres - Ideal For Horses Barn & Silo Pond & Well Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 $155,000 MLS 4214776

205 St. John Drive 4Bd/3Ba Tri-level Family Rm w/Fireplace Deck, Patio & Screened Porch Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 $150,000 MLS 4200890

428 Pheasant Court 4 Years Young! 3Bd/2Ba Rural Community Living Edwardsville Schools Debbie Davis (618) 977-8296 $149,000 MLS 4216347

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41 Highview Lane Spacious 3Bd/2Ba Raised Ranch Updated Features

133 St. Louis Road Cozy 1 Bedroom Freshly painted & refurbished Screened Porch

423 High Point Drive 3Bd/2Ba Home Detached Garage w/work bench Lake Privileges

1918 Washington Avenue 3Bd/1Ba Home Main Floor Master Wood Floors Throughout

Anita Anthony (618) 670-7344 $87,500 MLS 4214884

Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 $85,000 MLS 4006073

Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 $69,900 MLS 4217124

Debbie Davis (618) 977-8296 $69,000 MLS 4216329

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LOTS AND ACREAGE 200 Grand View Hills - $499,000 Convenient To St. Louis Via Hwy 255. 82 LOTS ON 45 ACRES, SUB-DIVIDED, SITE WORK TO BE COMPLETED BY BUYER. Subdivision can be vacated. Use as you wish with city approval. Could be farm land with no TIF agreement renewal. Ciy is open to some multi-family villas on the property. Call Debbie Davis (618) 977-8296

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COLLINSVILLE - Ext. 10114 STUNNING 3 BED CUSTOM HOME on 2+ acres!

GRANITE CITY - Ext. 10214 3 BED WITH 3 CAR GARAGE Owner Says, “SELL!”

GLEN CARBON - Ext. 10534 UPGRADED 4 BEDROOM new construction with walkout!

MARYVILLE - Ext. 10384 STUNNING 4 BEDROOM with 3 car garage! Wow!

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Ext. 10594 4 BED MADE FOR ENTERTAINING and secluded in the woods!

BREESE - Ext. 10834 REMARKABLE 3 BEDROOM custom ranch on 1+ wooded acres!

TROY - Ext. 10124 BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM/4 BATH 2 story on large lot!

GLEN CARBON - Ext. 10314 UNDER CONTRACT! AMAZING 4 Bedroom. Wow!

COLLINSVILLE - Ext. 10044 FANTASTIC 5 BEDROOM made for entertaining!

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Ext. 10504 4 BED BRICK with finished walkout basement!

BELLEVILLE - Ext. 10874 FANTASTIC BRICK 4 BED on large corner lot!

COLLINSVILLE - Ext. 10334 GREAT 3 BEDROOM/3 BATH brick tri-level!

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MORTGAGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6; HOME BUYING UPDATE Need $$$ to buy a Home?

Madison County Community Development can help with funds for down payment and closing costs.

Buyers Need to Have: Two years' steady income and one year's clean credit. Income Guidelines may apply.

For more information call 618-692-8940

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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PREFERRED PARTNERS

One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL

5007 Foxland Court, Alton Outstanding full brick 4bdrs/5 baths ranch with 4,673 Sq/ft finished and a unfinished walkout basement. Great Room features a cathedral ceiling & gas fireplace. Spacious formal dining room, huge kitchen w/double oven, all appliances, 2 kitchen pantries, island cooking area w/snack bar and work desk. Enjoy a spacious Master Suite w/private exercise room and luxury bath. Open floor plan adjoins a sun filled all seasons room overlooking a cascading waterfall and fish pond w/rock garden. $429,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

683 Glen Crossing Road, Glen Carbon The charming character in this classic home has been preserved. 3bdrs, 2baths, 1,650 sq/ft. on .95 of an acre. Appealing features include a formal dining room. Loads of updates including kitchen cabinets, counter tops, updated baths, plumbing, flooring, siding, roof, gutters and much more. Plenty of room for trailer and RV parking. Oversized 2-car garage has room for a 3rd car and a workshop. Behind the garage is a 14x28 barn wired for Internet, cable and A/C. Rare find in Glen Carbon area. $181,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933 103 W. Shore Drive, Edwardsville Lakefront lot situated on a deep water cove at Holiday Shores. Easy access in and out on St. James Dr. 740 acre lake for fishing and water sports. Great price for a residential waterfront lot. $64,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

307 S. Prairie Street, Bethalto Charming 1 ½ story home w/formal Living Room & Dining Room separated by columns which complete an open floor plan. The kitchen has been updated w/new cabinets, a built-in hutch and counter tops. Main floor master bedroom has a dressing room and double closets. The upper level has outside deck access and features 2 additional bdrs. The large patio and garden area includes a gazebo with a new canopy in 2013. Includes 3 off-street parking spaces in a private alley w/garage access. $89,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

XXXX Partridge Lane, Moro 10 rolling, heavily wooded acres w/ a great building site for a walkout basement overlooking a tree lined pond. Enjoy lots of wildlife. Horses allowed. Fosterburg water, Southwestern Electric, Madison County Telephone at the road. $125,000 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

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3 Southwest Drive, Bunker Hill Must see ranch with multiple entertaining areas. Look for the perfect updated kitchen with lots of cabinets and counter space. Enjoy both a formal living room and a formal dining room. The main level Family Room features a cathedral ceiling & stone fireplace. Other features include main level laundry, basement recreation area, heated 28x24 ‘man-cave’ with bar, an awesome heated 28x32 oversized garage, and a 16x32 covered patio great for outdoor fun. WOW only $240,995. Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

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7590 Moulton Road, Bunker Hill 5.17 heavily wooded private acreage. Open floor plan, Great Rm, fireplace, & antique columns that lead to a 21x14 kitchen w/snack bar & dining opening to an enclosed screened deck overlooking the woods. Main level laundry/mud room. Sunlit kitchen, lots of oak cabinets & counter space. Open stairway to lower walkout level w/28x25 family room and patio access. Tall basement ceilings, media/recreation area. Rare opportunity to find a home in this type of setting. Like new! $234,900 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

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109 SUNNYBROOKE, TROY 3BR/3BA OPEN RANCh ON CUL-DE-SAC LOT. Upgrades include new roof, water heater and lighting fixtures, lower level is wired for a home theaer $217,000 (wall speakers stay). Large 16x8 storage shed.

5148 STEPhANiE DR., GRANiTE CiTY 3BR/2BA hOME ranch features 2 car garage, partially fenced yard, above ground pool, and water privileges included for Mitchell Lake. Seller providing 2-10 Warranty at closing. $89,900 CALL SUSAN JO COKER (618) 444-2671

123 MEYER DRiVE, COLLiNSViLLE 4BR/2BA iN TRiAD SChOOL DiSTRiCT, Collinsville address, featuring new windows, new aeration motor and newer roof. Huge lot with mature trees. Oversized 2 car garage. $149,900 CALL JAN ALONS 618-781-2511

1875 EVERGREEN AVE., ALTON NEwLY REMODELED 3BR/2BA on nice corner lot. Main floor laundry. Two car finished attached graage, two heating systems, electric & not water, new roof and siding. Ready to move in! $82,500 CALL DEBBiE BURDGE (618) 531-2787 www.debbieb.remax.com

JERUSALEM ROAD, EDwARDSViLLE 6 LOTS AVAiLABLE, 3-8 acres each. Edwardsville School district, close to town, interstate access CALL DEBBiE BURDGE (618) 531-2787 www.debbieb.remax.com

6244 TiMBERwOLFE, DR., GLEN CARBON ONE OF ThE LAST LOTS iN PRESTiGiOUS TiMBERwOLFE ESTATES! Tree lined lot loated on cul-de-sac, perfect to build the custom homes of your dreams. $79,900

COLLiNSViLLE - ChARMiNG 2BR BUNGALOw. Features original hardood floors, open floor plan & updated kitchen w/appliances included. $116,000 CALL JASON ThORPE 618-514-5821

2031 TREASURE DRiVE, EDwARDSViLLE 2 BR/1BA w/DECK overlooking large lot with storage shed, walking distance to lake, spacious bedrooms and ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY. $125,000 CALL JASON ThORPE 618-514-5821

419 BELL ST., COLLiNSViLLE TOTALLY RENOVATED iN 2010. 4 BR, 2 BA with a large dining room. High efficiency windows and HVAC, electric, $119,900 pllumbing, etc.

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6131 N. hwY 159, EDwARDSViLLE 5 ACRES surrounds this amazing property. Two homes, two barns, garage, and summer house! Edwardsville $395,000 Schools. CALL KELLY SiPES (618) 979-3901

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4524 DRDA LANE, EDwARDSViLLE ON AN ACRE! 3BR, 2BA ranch with 3-car garages. New kitchen, new bath, hardwood floors - Beautiful!

$169,000

CALL SUSAN LANDiNG, MANAGiNG BROKER 618-779-7777

112 OLDE FARM, TROY 4BR/3BA wiTh ENERGY-EFFiCiENT FEATURES, deck & above-ground pool & a 16x12 garden shed! $174,900 CALL SUSAN LANDiNG, MANAGiNG BROKER 618-779-7777

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

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8025 BRAKHANE ROAD, EDWARDSVILLE REDUCED TO $345,000 MLS#4213534

OVER 7 ACRES & A LOT OF BRICK: This impressive acreage offers a brick 1 ½ story home with side entry garage, brick 4 car detached garage (approx. 40’ x 50’), another brick 1 car garage w/attached patio. Great open floor plan for entertaining and was custom quality built with metal trussed floor joist, plaster interior, 90% plus high efficient furnace, wood cased casement windows and additional access stairs from the garage to the basement.

DON WHITEHEAD (618) 954-8000

NEW CONSTRUCTION VILLA: Designed with style & quality. 2575 s.f., 3 BR, 3 BA, main floor laundry, finished walkout LL, 2 car garage, gas FP, deck with composite flooring & railing, hardwood in family room, kitchen & dining area. Granite counter top, tile in laundry room & baths. Master suite w/walk in closet & bath. DON WHITEHEAD (618) 954-8000

1615 GERBER ROAD, EDWARDSVILLE

226 S. MAIN, EDWARDSVILLE

$115,000 MLS#4214189

$130,000 MLS#4215355

PERFECT LITTLE HOUSE nestled on a flat, private lot w/1 car garage & walk out basement. New features of 2013 include completely remodeled kitchen & bath, light fixtures throughout, front & side doors. All SS appliances & front load washer &dryer are included with the sale! Hardwood floors &dry basement are 2 more reasons this one won’t last long! Come see for yourself! TARA WESSEL-RIGGS (618) 580-7470

WELL MAINTAINED & UPDATED COMMERCIAL SPACE available in the heart of Edwardsville. The possiblities for a new or established business are endless! Eight parking spots with front and alley access, handicap accessible & a full basement for storage if needed. For all the details contact: TARA WESSEL-RIGGS (618) 580-7470

33 JUDITH, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS $75,000 MLS#4215029

CHARMING HOME that would be perfect for first time home buyers, downsizers or retirees! Nice location that is within minutes to the interstate, dining, shopping, schools, & parks. Everything on one level, large eat in kitchen w/tons of cabinets, an oversized garage & fenced back yard. Come take a look, it won’t disappoint! TARA WESSEL-RIGGS (618) 580-7470

984 A & B UNIVERSITY DRIVE, EDWARDSVILLE

TARA BARBER Cell: (618) 410-3840

507 DOERR STREET, ROXANA $83,500

WELL CARED FOR...3 bedroom brick home. Fresh paint throughout. Newer roof on house and garage. Thermal windows, newer plumbing. Finished basement. Very nice and move-in ready. CALL TARA BARBER (618) 410-3840

5625 BRIGHTON-BUNKER HILL RD, BUNKER HILL $187,500 MLS#4214436

3604 TERRACE LANE, GRANITE CITY $79,999 MLS#4214427

418 DOERR STREET, ROXANA Drastically Reduced $99,900! MLS#4213475

COUNTRY LIVING....on 5 beautiful acres. Well cared for ranch home w/open floor plan. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, walkout basement with family room and bonus room. 2 fireplaces. 24 x 36 barn with 2 stalls, storage and tack room. Covered patio, fenced pasture, 2 car att. Garage and 2 car carport. Beautiful new landscaping and garden. A must see!!! CALL TARA BARBER (618) 410-3840

VERY NICE.....3 bedroom ranch with open floor plan. Updated bathroom, new kitchen counter tops, newer thermal windows. Newer flooring throughout. Main floor laundry. Privacy fenced yard with nice brick patio, shed. 1 car att. garage. CALL TARA BARBER (618) 410-3840

SELLER IS WILLING TO NEGOTIATE...on this 2-3BR, 2BA brick ranch with finished basement. Beautiful remodeled kitchen with maple cabinets. Brand new bath, new flooring throughout new windows. Family room with dry bar. Nice backyard with inground pool, screened porch, deck & newer landscaping patio, 2 car detached garage. CALL TARA BARBER (618) 410-3840 and DOTTIE KLEINERT (618) 920-3331

215 E. AIRLINE DRIVE, EAST ALTON $114,900

4806 STOREYLAND DRIVE, ALTON $104,900

180 S. 7TH STREET, WOOD RIVER $119,900

4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS...in Roxana schools. Mechanic’s Dream...30x40 garage. Beautiful home inside with brand new kitchen, thermal windows, arched doorways, hardwood floors, lots of storage. Gas fireplace. Enclosed porch, fenced yard. CALL TARA BARBER (618) 410-3840

VERY WELL CARED FOR....3BR, 2BA home with many updates. Full basement, new HW flooring, countertops and appliances in kitchen. HW floors refinished throughout. Newer roof, windows, six panel doors and much more. Covered porch and patio. Fenced yard. 1 car garage. CALL TARA BARBER (618) 410-3840

COMPLETELY REMODELED...3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Beautiful kitchen with many cabinets, ceramic flooring and large pantry, 2 full baths, 9 ft. ceilings, new flooring, electrical, plumbing, windows, fresh paint. HVAC and siding approx. 6 yrs old. Full basement, corner lot with character & charm. CALL TARA BARBER (618) 410-3840

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

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

3049 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey, IL 62035 618-466-1513

www.edwardsvillelandmark.com

www.bethaltolandmark.com

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SHELLY AND GARY NIEMEIER Call them with your Buying or Selling Needs!

(618) 781-3857 OR (618) 781-3814 929 WEST PEARL, STAUNTON $59,900 MLS#4215581

4526 E. GOLIKE, BETHALTO PRICE REDUCED $219,900 MLS#4212832

2209 EDWARDS, ALTON PRICE REDUCED $79,900 MLS#4209698

ENjOY WARM WINTERS & COOL SUMMERS in this berm style home w/lots of natural light. So many updates have been done it’s ready to move right in! 5 quiet partially wooded acres, a 35 x 25 out bldg & screened 14 x 14 patio. A lovely home that you must see to appreciate!

LOTS Of ROOM fOR THE MONEY! Private backyard w/ paver covered patio & deck off Master BR. Good sized BRs & large LR w/wood burning FP perfect for family gatherings. Home security system. Come take a look at this home! It is priced to sell!

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

7816 BETHALTO ROAD, BETHALTO

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

PRICE REDUCED $329,900 MLS#4114279 WOODED SECLUSION on 6.2 +/- acres. You will fall in love with the natural beauty of this home, property & unique amenities outside the home such as a 1700 sq. ft. detached building w/HVAC, water & electric currently being used as an artist’s studio, koi pond, beautiful hand-constructed covered bridge & other decorative storage buildings throughout out the acreage. When entering the home you will encounter an open, beamed cathedral ceiling, kitchen & great room, granite counter tips, an abundance of maple cabinetry & large stone FP are just a prelude to all this home has to offer. To truly appreciate this one of a kind home you must view it in person. Schedule your showing today! GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

CUTE & COZY DESCRIBE THIS 3BR, 1BA bungalow. Hardwood oak floor through most of the home, original wood work, glass front built-ins & brick fireplace. Full unfinished basement with w/d hookups, sink, toilet & shower. Property sold AS IS. Schedule your showing today!

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

9201 SNAKE ROAD, DORSEY $152,900 MLS#4207234

SEILER ROAD, ALTON MLS#4300077

5426 NELSON PLACE, ALTON PRICE REDUCED $89,900 MLS#4202438

PRIVATE SERENE SETTING on 5 acres w/outbuilding. 2BR, 1.5BA open living, large 3 tiered deck overlooking wooded backyard. 30x40 pole bldg., 20x30 open front bldg. This country home is your peaceful paradise ~ priced to sell!

BEAUTIfUL ROLLING PROPERTY offers easy access to I-255/Fosterburg Road. Ample road frontage on two sides of the property with public utilities available. This property offers several lake and building sites.

LIKE NEW INSIDE! New flooring, paint, bathrooms & kitchen! Original hardwood floors in generous size bedrooms. Alton address but governed by the Village of Godfrey. Located just off of Humbert on a quiet dead-end street. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to view this home!

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

KEN OWENS

CELL: (618) 593-6196

LISA COOK

CELL: (618) 973-6025

GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

3 SYCAMORE DRIVE, BETHALTO $199,500 MLS#4213624

412 BOLLMAN AVENUE, EDWARDSVILLE $79,900

BEAUTIfUL HOME....features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a ½ bath. Aprox. 2950 sq. ft. with new carpet throughout, 2 fireplaces, 2 fam. rooms, breakfast rm., and a bonus room with french doors. Zoned A/C, inground pool, enclosed porch. Appliances are included. Move-in ready. Call today. CALL KEN OWENS (618) 593-6196

NICE STARTER HOME...or Investment Property. Walking distance to shopping, entertainment, dining and LeClaire School. New roof in 2010. Located in desirable Montclaire Avenue. Lots of possibilities. Price to sell. CALL KEN OWENS (618) 593-6196

203 N. LINCOLN STREET, WORDEN NEW PRICE $81,900 MLS#4216206

SMALL TOWN LIVING.....in Edwardsville school district & Rural Development eligible! Newly remodeled 2 BR, 1 BA with 2 car detached garage on a corner lot. New electric, HVAC, insulated, gutters, carpet, stove, dishwasher, and more. Freshly painted and cove molding throughout. Move-in ready with all appliances! Agent owned. CALL LISA COOK (618) 973-6025

835 TAYLOR STREET, GREENVILLE

ATTRACTIVE 3 BR secluded home within Greenville City limits. Mature trees on property & bordered by woods. Very few properties can offer the privacy this home has & be within the city limits. Oversize Master bedroom. Large deck overlooks backyard & timber. Walkout basement is finished. Crawlsfpace under Master bedroom. Loft over garage for storage or possible extra room. HWA home warranty. Agent owned. CALL LARRY MARTIN (217) 652-3046

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Color offers many options to connect to a theme of your choice.

Connect color to your passions (BPT) - Whether you love to sit on the beach or collect antiques, drawing from your personal passions can help you find the perfect colors to enhance your space.- “If a hobby or activity lifts your mood, surround yourself with things that remind you of it,” says David Bromstad, HGTV star and celebrity designer. “I always look to a homeowner’s passions when helping them decorate. And if you start with an established palette of coordinated colors, it’s easy to follow your instincts.” Bromstad recommends the HGTV(R) HOME by Sherwin-Williams color collection, offering eight paint palettes that evoke many favorite pastimes, with colors that create room-to-room harmony throughout the home. He offers these tips for using color to express your passions. Head-for-the-beach colors. If you are inspired by the sea and sand, use maritime

blues and dune grass greens to create a fresh, breezy feeling that beckons barefoot comfort. Create an indoor seaside retreat using rattan furniture, Sea Salt (SW 6204) pale aqua walls and a table painted Rapture Blue (SW 6773), both from the Coastal Cool collection. Complete the look with accessories such as seashells and clear vases that evoke sea glass washed ashore. Pick colors fresh from the garden. Let the colors of your favorite flowers, fruits and vegetables guide your color choices throughout the home. Evoke beautiful pink flower petals with Exuberant Pink (SW 6840) on a bathroom accent wall; paint a desk in a fresh, Frolic (SW 6703) green; or bring out citrus colors in the kitchen with orange Tango (SW 6649). Reference the Color Pizzazz collection for more bold inspiration. Cook up some color excitement. Make

your kitchen the ideal gathering place with deliciously warm and inviting colors. Spice it up with rich, saturated tones of Peppery (SW 6615) orange and Grandeur Plum (SW 6565), found in the Global Spice collection. For room-to-room harmony, use Garden Sage (SW 7736) or Edamame (SW 7729) in an adjoining dining room. Design around your collectibles. If you are an antiques aficionado, choose colors that celebrate the retro hipness of repurposed objects. Use colors like Bold Brick (SW 6327), or Urbane Bronze from the Urban Organic collection, to add substance to kitchen cabinets. Give a mudroom an eclectic twist with Armagnac walls and a Parakeet (SW 6711) green bench.- For additional inspiration and information on HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams, visit sherwin-williams.com/hgtv.

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ReMax Integrity Realty Centre DONNA BEMIS, Broker 4215 S. State Rt. 159 Glen Carbon 618.910.7700 238 Park Drive Dunlap Lake Subdivision Edwardsville, IL $380,000 Six hundred feet of gorgeous shoreline on a private point in Dunlap Lake. Existing home needs complete remodel, may choose to rebuild your own Dream Home! Please call me today to schedule your appointment to see this breathtaking property!

Lockhaven Estates Building Lots Godfrey, IL Approx 1 acre lots available on the grounds of beautiful Lockhaven Golf Club. 10 lots available, some with golf course view, all in a private, gated community. All lots are wooded with underground utilities already in place. Prices vary, $35,000 to $75,000. Build your dream home on one of the best golf courses in our area!

3300 Whitecliff Building Lot Godfrey, IL $54,000 One acre building lot at the entrance of prestigious Whiteclif Estates. off the Great River Road. Large, wooded lot with seasonal river view. Just minutes from the Alton Bridge Build your dream home this year!

31844 Red Oak Drive Brighton, IL $312,500 5.82 Acres of beauty and privacy in prestigious Hardwood Hills Subdivision, minutes from 1-255, Godfrey Town Hall, Brighton and Jerseyville! 3,900+ square feet on three levels, main floor master BR, laundry, 2-story Great Room, lots of windows and beautiful views. Above ground pool with beautiful large deck overlooking private, wooded lot!

www.donna.bemis.remaxagent.com â&#x20AC;˘ (618) 910-7700

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S UNSHINE REALTY SOLUTIONS BEtHalto • $274,900 WoW! HUGE 4 BEDRooM, 3 bath house with full basement in Bethalto School District! On two acres, this home features all new carpet, paint, appliances, new AC and furnace and a brand new roof! A library for your bookworm, and a main floor large laundry/mudroom. This home has a three car garage, with an enormous workshop off the garage! Rear deck that leads down to the lake. Full basement.

CollInsVIllE • $59,900 mOtiVateD SelleR! New roof in 2012, updated electric and plumbing. Large front porch and open floor plan. Rear deck is perfect for entertaining. Needs a little TLC but there is a lot of room here with 1640 sq. ft.

alton • $46,900 SO much ROOm heRe! This 4 bedroom brick home with a detached garage has 1547 square feet PLUS it sits on a 1+ acre lot. The price is right!

#2 Sunset Hills Executive Park, Suite 2 Edwardsville, IL 62025

618-307-9330

East alton • $249,900 WOW!! Beautiful hOme located on the border of Bethalto and East Alton on a 5 acre lot. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car attached garage, fireplace, patio, and the list could go on. Bethalto school district. Call today!

tRoY • $59,900 cute 2 BeDROOm hOme with a large patio situated on a corner lot. Huge eat-in kitchen with nice white cabinets. Full basement. Property sold “AS-IS”.

GoDFREY • $54,900 atteNtiON fiXeR-uPPeRS! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with a 1 car garage and large kitchen will be a great winter project.

GRanItE CItY • $54,900 2 StORy BRicK hOme only a few blocks from Wilson Park. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, newer roof, and a mOtiVateD SelleR! This is priced very well and will not last long!

East alton • $39,000 WHY Is tHIs stIll aVaIlaBlE?? This is a cozy 2 bedroom brick home with new flooring and fresh paint throughout. There is a 2 car detached garage and this house shows very well. What are you waiting for? PRiceD VeRy Well!

BEllEVIllE • $35,000 VeRy cute 2 bedroom home with a nice covered proch, a rear deck, a shed, and 1/3 acre lot. Belleville School District.

AS of thE timE of print, liStingS in thE following ArEAS ArE Coming Soon: alton, Belleville, Bethalto, Carlyle, Collinsville, Dupo, East alton, East st. louis, Edwardsville, Fieldon, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City, Greenfield, Highland, Kane, lebanon, Marine, Maryville, Mt. olive, Moro, o’Fallon, Pontoon Beach, swansea, troy, and Valmeyer

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Michelle Heinlein, Broker Fine Homes Specialist Cell: 618-781-2322

Helping buyers and sellers for almost 14 years! LIVE IN LUXURY IN THIS SPECTACULAR ESTATE overlooking the 13th Green at Sunset Hills Golf Course. 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, 4 FPs & approx 8500 sqft of living space. $1,100,000 Recorded Info 1-800-675-1811 #9083

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATE ATRIUM RANCH with finished LL, new Quartz countertops, and new hardwood floors. $265,000 Recorded Info 1-800-675-1811 #9113

QUALITY BUILT CUSTOM HOME with over 3,100 sq. ft. with finished LL with wet bar, screened porch. A must see! $235,000 Recorded Info 1-800-675-1811 #9003

CHARMING HOME with fenced in yard, updated baths, 3BR, 3 BA, close to interstate access, and new windows. $139,900 Recorded Info 1-800-675-1811 #9023

120 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville, IL 62025

EMBRACE THE BEAUTY OF THIS builder-owned nestled on 2.75 wooded acres, finished walkout LL, 2 fireplace, 4 car garage. $430,000 Recorded Info 1-800-675-1811 #9093

UPDATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM! Move-in condition with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, HUGE yard, fireplace, and quiet location. $155,000 Recorded Info 1-800-675-1811 #9163

NEW PRICE

UPDATED & READY FOR NEW OWNERSHIP! Finished LL, newer appliances and countertops. Quiet location. A must see! $134,900 Recorded Info 1-800-675-1811 #9173

CUTE AS CAN BE! This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath is close to SIUE, downtown Edwardsville, bike/walking trails. $129,900 Recorded Info 1-800-675-1811 #9033

WHAT A BUY! Charming home in Bethalto with laminate floors, nice size rooms, and great location. $74,999 Recorded Info 1-800-675-1811 #9133

APPROXIMATELY 5 ACRES of level and rolling land that would be perfect for walkout floor plan. Edwardsville Schools. $59,900 Recorded Info 1-800-675-1811 #9123

NEW PRICE

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LOCATED in a highly visible area. Walking distance to downtown Edwardsville, post office, courthouse. $127,900 Recorded Info 1-800-675-1811 #9183

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For all of your real estate needs call 618-781-2322 or email me at Michelle@MichelleHeinlein.com Visit my website at www.MichelleHeinlein.com

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www.cisler.com 618-635-2244 800-878-3690

229 W. Main St. Staunton, IL 62088

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FCB Caseyville Bank FCB South County Bank 12000 Tesson Ferry Road 204 N. Main Street 618-345-9096 314-842-9091

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Repair cracks in driveways and sidewalks before winter can do its damage.

Stay ahead of Old Man Winter (BPT) - As the months pass and the new year unfolds, it’s time to update your doit-yourself list. Several home winterization projects will help keep your home in good repair come spring. While some projects should be left for the experts - like cleaning out the chimney - there are several most homeowners can accomplish themselves. These projects are easy to tackle, and the end result will make a huge difference to your home all winter long and into the spring months. • Flushing gutters - Leaves and small tree branches often fall onto the roof of your home during the summer months, and then wash into the gutters when it rains. Sometimes they’ll flush out, but other times this debris can build up, and prevent the water from draining down the gutter pipe. In winter, this water can back up and freeze, causing an ice dam, which can then damage the roof shingles, and cause leaks into the home and garage when it rains. Be sure to flush the gutters clean, and if you’ve noticed icicles in certain areas in the past, consider installing a heating cable to help keep the water melted and moving down the gutter and into the yard. • Sealing concrete cracks - When water gets into cracks in your sidewalk or driveway and freezes, it can expand, creating a

much larger crack come spring. Over time, large cracks will eventually turn into damaged concrete, requiring complete replacement. Tiny cracks that appear shortly after the concrete is poured are not a problem, but those that appear over time and continue to grow are good candidates for repair. There are a variety of patching materials from Sakrete that can be used to repair cracks.-Small narrow cracks can be filled with latex, polyurethane or other products typically found in caulk type tubes or plastic squeeze bottles. They have the advantage of not requiring mixing and being applied directly into the crack.-Sakrete Top n Bond is a much more versatile product that can be used to repair any cracks ranging anywhere from extremely fine to several inches across. In addition, Top n Bond is a portland cement-based product just like the concrete slab.-This allows for a better blending of the both the existing slab and the repair material. Should the need or desire to completely resurface the slab arise in the future, the Top n Bond will easily bond to the surface for a “like new” surface. • Repairing potholes - Any missed cracks in past years with asphalt driveways probably have become potholes by now thanks to the freezing and thawing of water during the winter month. But you don’t need to replace the entire driveway to take care of

these problems. Sakrete U.S. Cold Patch is a strong patch product made from 95 percent recycled materials with no odor or mess. Just sweep the area in and around your pothole, pour in the patching mixture, and roll over the area with a car tire, allowing you to use the driveway immediately. Make certain the entire hole is completely filled and tamped down to prevent water from seeping into the patch. Because U.S. Cold Patch doesn’t contain solvents and raw asphalt, there is no danger of tracking the material into the house or garage. • Extra insulation against heat loss Colder temperatures affect pipes, doorways and windows. Protect pipes from freezing by wrapping any pipes exposed to the cold with pipe insulation. Also check your doors and windows for leaks or gaps. Find gaps by lighting a candle and holding the flame near the closed window and door seams. If the flame flickers, air is moving through the seam where there is a gap. Fill those gaps with caulk or weather stripping to form a better barrier against the cold. These home DIY projects don’t take a lot of time to accomplish, and will benefit your home and property during the winter months and as spring arrives. Be sure to put them on your home winterization to-do list each fall, so you can enjoy the winter in comfort.

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Your master bedroom can become one of the highlights of your home.

Tips to improve the master bedroom (BPT) - It’s the place where you wake each day, rest your head each night, and go to when you need to escape the stress of daily life. If there’s one room in the house that should be a personalized retreat for homeowners, it’s the master bedroom. And with a few simple tips from design experts, you can easily take your master bedroom from boring to beautiful and add to your home’s overall value. “When designing a space in your home, it’s always a good idea to go through the process in a methodical way to achieve the results you want,” says Jill Winninger, Allied ASID, CID, and senior interior designer with Seaside Home in La Jolla, Calif. “Foundation, function and finishing details make the process fun and effective.” Here is Winninger’s three-step process for creating a grand master retreat: Step 1: Foundation Start by choosing the flooring that matches your personal style and the functionality of the space. Nothing beats the comfort of carpet in a master bedroom. Carpet and a high quality pad keep floors warmer and enhance privacy by absorbing noises. Today’s top trend in carpet is super soft and silky fibers that feel luxurious when you step, lie or lounge on them. Think carpet is out because you have allergies? It’s time to think again, Numerous medical and other studies show that people who suffer from allergies and even asthma do not have to live without the comfort and softness of carpet. That’s because the dust that falls to a carpeted floor has a much stronger tendency to stay on the carpet until it is vacuumed away.

Dust on hard floors, however, is stirred with every passing movement or footstep right back up into a room’s breathing space. Of course, regular maintenance is important. Frequent vacuuming with a high efficiency vacuum like the ones on the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval vacuum list, as well as periodic deep-cleanings are musts. -And, no matter what kind of floor you have, high-traffic areas should be vacuumed daily, with less frequently-used areas vacuumed once or twice a week. Another important foundation element is the walls. When selecting colors, select hues that work with the rest of your home’s decor so the spaces flow smoothly. You can’t go wrong with basic neutrals. Foundation details like crown molding, wainscoting or wallpaper can add a splash of personality. When deciding on foundation elements, keep in mind the focal points of the room. Is there a fireplace? A gorgeous wall of windows highlighting an exquisite view? Do you have a bed with a statement headboard that will be prominent? Highlight these focal points within your design decisions. Step 2: Function Beauty is just one part of the equation when designing a grand master bedroom. The space needs to function and suit your lifestyle. Function is particularly important when selecting furniture. Do you need storage for clothes and accessories? Do you want to hide electronics? Do you have a specific bed size? After considering your options, choose wisely

and allow enough room between furniture pieces so that you can move freely. Privacy is also an important consideration. Like carpet, window treatments also help to control noise, plus they offer the added benefit of masking -windows in the evenings and when high levels of privacy are needed. From a decorative perspective, window treatments add softness and style, critical to designing a stunning room.Step 3: Finish Some of the most important elements of master bedroom design are the details. This is where you can add a few personal touches to the space to create a truly individualized sanctuary. Start by choosing comfortable, inviting bedding, pillows and throws. Create clustered vignettes of photos or personal collections to give the space your unique stamp. Appropriately scaled art and accessories add visual interest. Remember, accessories are a good way to add splashes of color to your master bedroom. If you like a particular tone - like rich teals, ruby reds or baby blue - select a few accessories that feature that hue and strategically place them throughout the room. Accessories that feature different textures add interest and character as well. “From carpet and furniture to photos and duvet covers, creating a master retreat you’ll love is simpler than you think,” says Winninger. “Just focus on the foundation, function and finishing touches, and the result is sure to be gorgeous.”

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