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Anchor Realty - Agents .......................................................... 26 Anchor Realty - Jeff Smith..................................................... 27 Booth Rose Krebs ...............................................................24-25 Campbell & Fetter Bank ......................................................... 40 Century-21 Bradley - Sherri Recht ...................................... 35 Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber Agents ....................................................................................... 20 Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber Kirk Kohart ................................................................................ 22 Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber Kay Kunce ................................................................................ 21 Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber Don Wise .................................................................................. 22 Farmers & Merchants State Bank ........................................ 39 Fred Beck & Associates .....................................................32-33 Lakefront Real Estate .............................................................. 23 Meade Family Project ............................................................. 34 Mike Thomas Associates - Agents .........................................4 Mike Thomas Associates - Auburn ........................................3 Mike Thomas Associates - John Berger ............................ 17 Mike Thomas Associates - Mark Bock ..............................6-7 Mike Thomas Associates - Richard Brown ....................... 12 Mike Thomas Associates - Candy Carlin........................... 13 Mike Thomas Associates - Wes Hankey ............................ 15
Mike Thomas Associates - Danielle Jackson ..................8-9 Mike Thomas Associates - Lori Kain................................... 16 Mike Thomas Associates - Tammy Klink........................... 16 Mike Thomas Associates - Ruth Patterson ...................... 14 Mike Thomas Associates - Deb Rodriguez ................10-11 Mike Thomas Associates - Barb Stirlen ................................5 Mike Thomas Associates - Travis Williamson ................. 17 Oberlin Real Estate .................................................................. 34 Realty Pro Hansbarger Realty ........................................18-19 ReMax Results - Agent Page ................................................ 28 ReMax Results - Pam / George Doty ................................. 29 ReMax Results - Christy Thomson ...............................30-31 State Bank and Trust..................................................................2
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Mike Thomas Associates Independently Owned & Operated
mikethomasrealtor.com 640 Lane 150H Hamilton Lake • Hamilton
Stunning Lake Property! This custom-designed home has panoramic views of Hamilton Lake from all 3 levels. This beautiful home features 3 BR, 3-1/2 BA, spa-like master bath in master bedroom which encompasses an entire floor! This property also features a 1,581 sq. ft. guesthouse w/3 BR, 2 full BA, a 3-season room, patio and 2-car garage. A 3-bay, 1,408 sq. ft. storage facility completes this property. A perfect home to enjoy the lake! MLS#201815582. $1,999,900 ANNE THOMAS, REALTOR® 260.908.0294
1032 S. Wayne Street Angola
3290 North State Road 127 • Angola
Great Land Location! 1 acre lot that could be commercial zoning. 165’ of frontage on S. Wayne Street. Comes with 38’x20’ outbuilding and lease agreement with Burkhart Billboard Company. MLS#201804376. $65,000 TYSON HANDSHOE, REALTOR® 260.908.0193
Lots Of Potential With This Great Location 1.590 acres ready to be developed. 300’ of road frontage on S.R. 127. Great exposure for advertising up on hill. Bare ground. City planning ETJ area. Zoning variance could be attained. Lease agreement with Burkhart Billboard Company to be transferred at closing. MLS#201804378. $70,000 TYSON HANDSHOE, REALTOR® 260.908.0193
8865 W 700 S • Hudson
Welcome to your Dream Home 17 beautiful acres, 5 acres of woods make this cedar log home amazing! Real hardwood floors, stone fireplace, 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. 2-car attached garage. 64’x30’ pole building, detached garage. Abundant wildlife. Tons of character and charm. MLS#201834095. $299,900 DEBBY TAYLOR, REALTOR® 260.316.2267
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Kirk Kohart Managing Broker 2535 N 200 W, Angola, IN 46703 Office:IN 260.665.2182 2535 N 200 W, Angola, 46703 Toll-Free: 800.878.2182 Office: 260.665.2182 Toll-Free: 800.878.2182
Kirk Kohart Kirk Kohart Managing Broker Managing Broker Cell: 260.466.5917
2535 N 200 W, Angola, IN 46703 Office: 260.665.2182 Toll-Free: 800.878.2182
Barb Hendrick Cell: 260-833-4698
Craig Walker Cell: 260-833-6334
Kelly Leckner Cell: 260-668-3300
Kay Kunce Cell: 260-316-1422
Erica Amans Cell: 260-740-8673
Sandi Davis Cather Cell: 260-687-1800
Kirk Kohart Managing Broker 2535 N 200 W, Angola, IN 46703 Office: 260.665.2182 Toll-Free: 800.878.2182 Jessica Pineiro Cell: 260-316-0667
Todd Squires Cell: 260-633-0907
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Don Wise Cell: 260-905-6162
Debra Keller Cell: 260-316-0504
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Ralph Rorick Cell: 317-764-1988
CELL PHONE: 260-316-1422 OFFICE: 260-833-5978 TOLL FREE: 800-878-2182 Ext. 5978 E-MAIL: kkunce@cbrwg.com
ROTH WEHRLY GRABER Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated.
2535 N. 200 W., ANGOLA, INDIANA 46703
COUNTRY CHARM - BUTLER
KAY KUNCE
NEAR ANGOLA
Country living with 1 acre of woods that has mature trees, W fruit trees and a NE walking path. Space for a garden. Corn crib, steel sided use as a barn. Attached 2-car garage for easy in and out. This home has had several updates over the last few years. The plumbing has been replaced with plastic, electrical updated, roof, vinyl siding, windows and furnace with a heat pump. Wood burner, sun room. The den could be used as a 4th bedroom or craft room. $179,900. MLS#201832818.
Looking for space? The back yard has space for fun and can be viewed from the deck. This home is located near Angola for convenience of all the stores. This three bedroom, two bath home has an enclosed back porch for extra living space. Two-car garage is just a couple of steps from the house. $79,000. MLS#201824981.
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A great location on North Wayne St. in Angola. The building has a reception room with office, 2 bathrooms, offices & examination rooms. The property would make a great office for a business. The building, land and shed are included in the sale. $269,999. MLS#201807852.
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Enjoy 3/5 acres to walk. There is room for children and pets to play or 4-H animals. Mud room. large deck. Sink area and laundry could be a nice full bath/laundry room. The landing could be a 4th bedroom. Workshop at end of the garage. There is electric to the garage, workshop and storage areas. $95,000. MLS#201822218.
THE MEADOWS
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Lots available in The Meadows subdivision. Build your dream home with the builder of your choice. Small town living with a super size location. Near several lakes, main highways and larger towns. Priced to sell at $15,000 to $16,500.
Build your dream home! This lot is close to Lime Lake/Lake Gage so you may slip your boat in the water. $9,000. MLS#201830426.
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Become the owner of the ice cream parlor located just north of Angola on 7 acres. You could be up and running right away; equipment included in the sale. There is inside and outside seating. Large parking area. Walk-in freezer, office, wash room and restroom. The attic adds extra storage. There is an 8x10 shed. $275,000. MLS#201808976.
HUD HOMES
HUD HOMES in Steuben, LaGrange & DeKalb Counties. For information call Kay at 260-316-1422
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Office: 260-665-2182 ext. 5988 800-878-2182 ext. 5988 260-833-1023 - Home 260-905-6162 - Cell dwise88@yahoo.com
ROTH WEHRLY GRABER
2535 N. 200 W., ANGOLA, INDIANA 46703
Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated.
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES
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Large family home in an established neighborhood on a double wooded lot. Family room, bath, den or craft room all in the finished walk-out basement. The master suite is located on the main floor. Fireplace in the living room and an eat-in kitchen. Two more bedrooms and a full bath are on the second floor. So much to see! Priced at $259,900.
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New construction by A & D Specs on Lake James. Sowles Bay Villa is lake front with boat docking slip and two personal water crafts. After a day on the water, come in and relax with a lake view from the patio, deck and most rooms of the villa. Living room with fireplace, kitchen and master suite are on the main level. Family room and two bedrooms are on the lower level. $499,000. MLS#201828177.
Building Lot in Angola - $15,900. Start building your new home today. MLS#9002675.
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KIRK KOHART Managing Broker Mobile: (260) 466-5917 Lake / Residential / Commercial
For All Your Real Estate Needs!! Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated
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Clear Lake
Unique opportunity to own a beverage store and bar. Includes a 2 bedroom, one bath apartment. The business includes two liquor licenses and a gaming permit. Call listing agent for a private showing. $995,000. MLS#201808915.
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Nice lakefront lot on Fox Lake near Angola. Fox Lake is a recreational ski lake between the hours of 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. $25,000. MLS#201810375.
Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on Lake James Chain with 60’ of water frontage. Large back lot with a two car garage and paved driveway. $279,000. MLS#201826009.
Rural Angola - 1+ Acre
SOLD Spacious 3 bedroom with a split floor plan and on a partially wooded setting. $59,500. MLS#201727206.
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Office: 488-4321 • Toll Free: 1-866-488-4321 Looking for any lakefront property - Let us Help you! Downtown Hamilton
Lisa Furniss
Sean Meade
Lonnie Dunlap
260-316-6929
260-437-2291
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LAKEFRONT
LAKEFRONT
3880 E. MILL STREET, HAMILTON LAKE • 4 Bedrooms • 3.5 Baths • Move-in Ready • Hot Tub • Jenn-Air Appliances Included • 66’ Frontage • Walk-in Pantry • Heated Garage • Wet Bar • Close To town • 2 Fireplaces • $455,000
LAKE ACCESS
LAKEFRONT
1835 LN. 221, HAMILTON LAKE • 2 Bedrooms • 1.5 Baths • Updated Kitchen • 12x36 Garage • New Paint • Year Round Home • 16x20 Deck Overlooking Lake • $209,000
BUTLER
1235 LN. 280, HAMILTON LAKE • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Deck Across Front Of Home • Lots Of Yard For Play • 75’ Frontage • Level Lot • Back Lot Included • 2-Car Attached Garage • $379,000
COMMERCIAL
660 E. MAIN, BUTLER • Large Warehouse • 20x24 Accessory Building • Large Bay • Overhead Doors • 12x60 Lean-to On 2nd Bay • $109,000
3460 E. BELLEFONTAINE RD. #103, HAMILTON • 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • New Paint • Newer Flooring • 2 Decks • Dock • Sandy Beach • Beautiful Sunsets • $144,900
LAKEFRONT
780 LN. 120, COLD SPRINGS HAMILTON LAKE • 3 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • Newer Addition • New Siding • Huge Deck • Sandy Beach • Sunset Views • New Metal Roof • New Windows • $89,000
Broker
LAKEFRONT
520 LN 221 B HAMILTON LAKE • 3 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • Fantastic Views • Walk-out Basement • Deck On Waterfront • 60’ Water Frontage • $298,500
HAMILTON
4935 S 800 E., HAMILTON • 3 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 1.5 Acre Pond on 8+ Acres • New Windows • Mini-Farm • $139,000
GARRETT
1208 W. QUINCY STREET, GARRETT • 3 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • Private Community • Large Fenced Yard • New Windows • 3-Season Room • $80,000
Broker
LAKEFRONT
3880 E. REBECCA ST., HAMILTON LAKE • 3 Bedrooms • 1 Baths • 60’ Frontage • Nice Yard • Mother-in-law Suite • Brick Fire Pit Area • Close To Town • Level Sloped Lot • Eat-in Kitchen • $275,000
HAMILTON
5805 S S.R. 1, HAMILTON • 3 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 5 Acres • New Well • New Septic • $115,000
LAKE ACCESS
60 LANE 285AA CROOKED LAKE • 2 Adjoining Vacant Lots • Lake Access • Existing Well • Partially Wooded • $36,900
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“Here to serve you in 2018”
“SINCE 1932” Craig Rice 316-2570
Mike Shoup 667-7969
Drew Koeppe 316-8720
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901 N. Wayne Street, Angola, IN 665-2515 • 665-3245 • 1-800-201-LAKE booth.rose@frontier.com • boothrosekrebsre.com
2 OR 3 BEDROOM UNITS MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING SINGLE FAMILY OR DUPLEX UNITS
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260-316-2570 NEW PRICE
GENERAL CONTRACTOR COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
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ANGOLA 1-story home located close to parks, schools, bike & walking trails features 3 BR, 1 BA, shed, fenced yard, 1-car attached carport. Many updates include new windows in 2013, vinyl siding in 2015, central air in 2010, shingles & furnace in 2016. Range, refrigerator, washer & dryer are included. Only $79,900. MLS#201825725.
ANGOLA This 4 BR, 3-1/2 BA home was built by Aldrich Homes for the present owner. Full walk-out basement on this large wooded lot. Large bedroom and lots of closet storage. Wood burning fireplace in the family room, formal dining room, and eat-in kitchen breakfast nook. 1 year Home Warranty provided. Only $258,900. MLS#201825238.
FOX LAKE 2 lake view sloping, wooded lots, good for a walk-out basement. City sewer available. Ski hours are from 1-4 p.m. Each lot is priced at $64,900. MLS#201828599 & MLS 201828600.
BUTLER 1-story home on a level lot features 3 BR, 1 BA, enclosed porch, living room, dining room, laundry room, eat-in kitchen and a 2-car detached garage. Only $59,900. MLS#201826598.
BUTLER This is a 3 BR, 2 BA home that features 2 enclosed porches, living room, dining room, kitchen and den. Home also has a 1-car detached garage. Only $28,900. MLS#201825400.
ANGOLA, COUNTRY This 1988 Fleetwood manufactured home on a full basement has 3 BR, 2 BA, living room, dining room and a large eat-in kitchen. 2 sheds are included in the sale of this property. Home is in a rural setting on a 2.27 acre lot. Only $80,000. MLS#201818841.
JIMMERSON LAKE This is a 16x80 Century mobile that features 3 BR, 2 BA, kitchen with an island, living room, skylights, patio, central air & natural gas heat. Range, refrigerator, dishwasher, dryer and shed are included in sale. Master bath has a stand-up shower, separate tub and double sink vanity. Associated beach access. Only $74,900. MLS#201820690.
CROOKED LAKE This immaculately kept lake cottage has a panoramic view of both the 1st and 2nd basins of Crooked Lake. There are 3 BR, a large living room area with access to the lakefront deck, a concrete seawall and a sandy swimming beach. Only $299,900. MLS#201821649.
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“SINCE 1932” 901 N. Wayne Street, Angola, IN 665-2515 • 665-3245 • 1-800-201-LAKE booth.rose@frontier.com
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AUBURN 2-story home on a level lot features 3 BR, 1-1.2 BA, basement, covered porch and a 1-car attached garage. Only $100,000. MLS#201834395.
ANGOLA This 3 BR, 2 BA, single family home is located in a Villa Association area near shopping, the YMCA, the walking trail, and other local services. A monthly fee of $60.00 includes snow removal and grass cutting. Carefree living at its finest! Only $184,900. MLS#201801279.
ANGOLA This is a 4 BR, 3 BA home with hardwood floors, fireplace, formal dining room, enclosed porch, basement and fenced yard. Home features a master suite with jetted tub, natural gas heat, central air, 2-car detached garage and sits on a corner lot.1 year HMS Home Warranty included. Only $129,900. MLS#201817860.
PLEASANT LAKE This 2 BR home is located on a corner lot with a large yard for outdoor activities and a detached garage. The gas furnace is new and floor coverings are recent. Only $84,900. MLS#201832578.
HUNTER’S PARADISE Nice wooded and grazing acreage. Fruit & pine trees, asparagus & rhubarb plants. Approx. 14 acres in crops until approx. 2019. 4” well has a new pump & bladder tank in 2017. Mowed trail on ext. of property boundary. Old 3 BR, 1 BA home on property in need of much repair, sold “As Is”. Property is on a paved, county maintained roadway. Only $245,000. MLS#201824739.
PHS SCHOOLS 1-1/2 story home on level corner .85 acre lot features 4 BR, 1 BA, basement, covered porch, 1-1/2 car detached garage and outbuilding. Only $79,900. MLS#201814253.
ANGOLA This property is on the National Clandestine Laboratory Register website and needs to have meth cleaned as required by the State of IN and the Steuben Co. Health Dept. This property is sold “AS-IS” condition and cannot be entered without the presence of a certified meth testing company. The home has 3 BR, 2 BA, basement and a 2-car attached garage. Only $43,900. MLS#201810250.
ATTENTION HORSE LOVERS! Level 3.11 acre lot with a 36x40 pole barn and a 16x8 outbuilding. Nice set up for your horses or hobby farm. Property has electric and private well. Good building lot for your new home. PHS schools. Only $60,000. MLS#201803777.
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CROOKED LAKE This 3 BR, 2 BA property offers an affordable way to get on Crooked Lake. The elementary school attended could change. Check with MSD of Steuben for exact school due to bus route. Only $110,000. MLS#201805865.
BIG TURKEY LAKE 1.5 story home on a level corner lot has 4 BR, 1 BA, 1.5 car detached garage and association beach access. Only $64,900. MLS#201834815.
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FREMONT 2-story home on a .40 acre lot with mature trees and shrubs is close to Lake George and Long Beach Lake, and features 3 BR, 1 BA, formal dining room, living room, family room, eat-in kitchen, basement, and a 24x32 detached garage. Only $75,000. MLS#201831474.
ANGOLA This parcel contains nearly 2 acres and has a 30x40 pole barn with lean roof storage area. Natural gas available. The electric for the building is connected to adjacent home, so new electric service will need to be installed. Perfect for the extra items & storage. Building site with room to roam. Any new residential construction has to be a site built home. Only $69,900. MLS#201830810.
DOWNTOWN ANGOLA 1-story building across from the Steuben Co. Courthouse. Building has several offices and conference rooms, 3-1/2 baths. Only $60,000. MLS#201722890.
KENDALLVILLE 2-story home on a level lot near downtown, shopping and restaurants features 4 BR, 2-1/2 BA, covered porch and basement. Only $59,000. MLS#201805591.
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FREMONT 3 BR, 1 BA home on 2.17 acre rolling lot with mature trees. Home has updated kitchen and windows, vinyl siding, metal roof, hardwood floors, 24x32 pole barn, covered porch and basement. Only $125,000. MLS#201745658.
ORLAND This is a 2-story home on a level lot with mature trees, features laminate & hardwood flooring, 4 BR, 1 BA, and a covered porch. Home also has a 2-car attached and a 3-car detached garage and a 7x7 shed. Only $54,900. MLS#201832889.
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Angola Office
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2683 N. SR 127
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Go to our Website at www.AnchorRealty.biz for up to date Property Info, Photos, Open Houses, Map Views and Vip Buyer Service.
Christine Reiniche
R. Jeff Smith
(260) 316-8503
Dave Hardiek Broker Associate
(260) 316-0290
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Broker Associate/ Jeff Smith Team
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(260) 668-5253
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Broker Associate
(260) 316-6904
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Broker Associate
(260) 316-4234
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Eric Butler
Broker Associate
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Jeff Smith Broker/Owner-GRI 260-668-8500 Cell: 260-316-8503
Christine Reiniche • 260-668-5253 Licensed Team Member
Visit: www.RJeffSmith.com Put our 43 years of combined experience to work for you!
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John Stock
Ext. 233 • 316-7735
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Ext. 223 • 316-0041
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Ext. 247 • 316-5566
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Ext. 254 • 316-3401
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Tim Zank
Ext. 256 • 316-7364
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Ext. 258 • 316-7263
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L A KE & R E S I DE NT I A L S P E C I A L IST
R E/ M AX C OM M E R C I A L DI V I S I ON
OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 - 5:00; Sat. 9:00 - 3:00
Larry Phillips
Pam Doty
260-316-7263
George Doty
Office: 260-665-2414 Office: 800-860-2414
260-667-4301
pam@teamdoty.com george@teamdoty.com
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES 208/210 N. Williams
$79,900
This duplex has an enclosed porch area, two bedroom, one bath unit on one side; the other unit is a one bedroom, one bath. MLS#201826412. Call Pam Doty
DAWSON’S CREEK VILLA
SOLD
9603 Colsons Hill
$224,900
Very well cared for Villa in Dawson’s Creek. View of the pond, three bedrooms, two full baths and an enclosed porch. MLS#201826910. Call Pam Doty
LAKE PROPERTIES
BALL LAKE - LAKEFRONT 400 Lane 201 $339,900 Beautiful 1 owner, custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in like new condition with open floor plan. Must see home! MLS#201822306. Call Pam Doty
SYLVAN LAKE - LAKEFRONT 1690 N. Shore Drive $164,900 Quaint remodeled lakefront cottage. Incredible 2 bedroom, one bath home with spectacular views of the lake. Large 40’x235’ level lot. Priced to sell. MLS#201807953. Call Pam Doty
BUILDING SITE - WALL LAKE 565 N $175,000 100’ of lakefront with a back lot that includes a 24x32; garage. The Seller is willing to split this parcel. No mobile/manufactured homes allowed. MLS#201754766. Call George Doty
“Selling Northeast Indiana One Piece at a Time!”
ANGOLA DUPLEX
Windows blinds: Focus on energy efficiency Q. We are considering installing new windows and doors in our 50-year-old home. We have talked to a couple of replacement window companies and they seem to offer only one or two brands of windows. We had seen in the past where blinds were on the interior of the thermopane window panes. Is this option still available and in which brands? Thank you. — Jill of Kendallville A. Blinds can be troublesome; for JEFF DEAHL example, pulling on the wrong side of the string and the shades becoming lopsided. They can be a pain to clean, but window treatments of this type can be upgraded to have many features.
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Blinds can also be cumbersome if you want to open or close the windows but with interior blinds the windows must be closed anyways. Yes, blinds can come in a couple of brands with interior blinds between the panes but that doesn’t eliminate the problems described. Pella offers blinds on the interior of a non-sealed thermopane unit but now it means when you want to clean the blinds you have to take off the interior glass pane. Most of the brands that have blinds on the interior of thermopane sealed units require a magnetic slide that operates the blinds, in my opinion something else to go wrong with the window. If the blind is inside the sealed thermopane unit they typically don’t come with the gas filled option which can make them lower in efficiency. Interior blinds on sealed units are
more common on exterior doors though and are more functional because the door is typically closed. Interior blinds do cost more than traditional blinds. Good energy-efficient windows should be your primary focus when replacing your windows. Andersen has a great option where the window is a triple glazed unit where the sealed thermopane energy-efficient unit is on the outside. The blinds are between the sealed unit and the removable glazing on the inside. Remodeling contractors will have more brand options than replacement window companies. JEFF DEAHL is past president of the
Builders Association of Northeast Indiana. Questions for the Square Corners column may be submitted at ba-ni.com or email info@ba-ni.com.
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Come relax on the 100 feet of LEVEL lake frontage this charming 3-bedroom property offers! Well-maintained home with open concept living space and dining area, main level laundry and large bedrooms. Wood burning fireplace, detached garage with upper carriage house area that could be made into extra guest or entertaining space. Ref. #300 ANGOLA FOX LAKE G
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This gorgeous 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom lake home is situated on .25 acres with a 3-car detached garage and two boathouses! Open-concept lower level. Fireplace, climate controlled garage and spacious bedrooms are just a few of the perks with this property! Call for your personal showing today! Ref. #355 LAGRANGE ROYER LAKE
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Check out this 3-bedroom lakefront home with sprawling views of Royer Lake! Full basement ready to be made your own! 2-car detached garage for all your storage needs. Don’t miss this one! At this price, it won’t last long. Ref. #2215 PLEASANT LAKE GOLDEN LAKE T AC TR N CO ER D UN
Don’t miss this deal of a lifetime! This TOTALLY remodeled 3 bedroom, open-concept home is move-in ready! Enjoy the spacious living area, evenings on the deck overlooking Fox Lake or the expansive yard. Association access. Use the clubhouse for all of your gatherings. This house will not last long! Ref. #1905 HUDSON BIG TURKEY LAKE ED UC D RE CE I PR Big Turkey Lake with access: Come tour this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on a LARGE corner lot near Meadow Shores access. 2 living spaces, partially finished basement with theater area and wet bar. New metal roof, furnace, shed, lights on bar, windows and door in 2018. Ref. #775 LAGRANGE ROYER LAKE T AC TR N CO ER D UN Beautiful lake front spacious 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home with plenty of storage. Nestled on an expansive lot and it is ready for you to move right in! Call for your personal showing today! Ref. #1675
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Come check out this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom spacious home with a finished basement nestled on 6.67 acres. Enjoy hunting, evening bonfires, sitting out on your deck drinking wine while watching your coy pond and the deer pass by. Enjoy the benefits of country living while being close to all surrounding larger towns. Unique find! Call for your showing today! Ref. #2353
Come tour this easy to maintain home nestled on a spacious corner lot. Garage was turned into an extra family room, so keep it as it is or change back! Call for your personal showing today! Ref. #311.
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CR 275 North - PRICE REDUCED..................... $123,500 1.7 acres with this remodeled home on CR 275 North. This home is neat as a button inside and out and with plenty of room to expand.
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Orland - PRICE REDUCED............................. $114,900 Located on State Road 120. Very solid and well maintained building. Has a walk-in vault for your valuables, central air. Would make great office, sporting goods store, restaurant, etc. Has rear off-street parking.
I-69 and US 20...........................................$875,000 5 acres with high visibility across from Innovation Park. 9,300 square foot main building and 89 storage units. The hottest corner in Steuben County.
North Wayne.....................................PRICE REDUCED Need visibility and traffic counts? How about right across from the Wal-Mart Supercenter entrance? Has 89’ of road frontage and approximately 290’ of usable depth. Existing building has approximately 2,700 SF on main floor plus 600 SF of office on second floor. $234,500
Industrial LaGrange 34 Acres.....................................$375,000 Located on LaGrange’s east side adjacent to industrial park. Also has access to US 20. NIPSCO substation on property’s south side for plenty of power.
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Auburn .................................................... $325,000 Partially leased mixed-use building with approximately $4,800 per month income. Has 3-phase and loading dock. 5 Acres on Wohlert ....................................$125,000 Shovel ready 5 acre tract in Angola’s industrial park. All utilities available. Fremont ................................................... 20 Acres Located on Industrial bypass. City utilities and shovel ready. Owner will consider dividing.
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Carry-out Liquor Store .............................. $265,000 Located in Northeast Indiana on a state highway, this profitable store includes the real estate and all the equipment. Good mom and pop store or for the retiree.
Commercial Land Commercial, Development and Industrial Land Opportunities We have several individual parcels in Angola Area zoned and suitable for Industrial, Office and Retail.
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Please call us to discuss these opportunities and obtain additional and extensive information: Greenhouse and Landscaping Business 2 locations, equipment and training included. Good family business. Will pay its own bank payments and pay you a wage.
Angola 132 acres with 34 acre private lake. 4,000 square foot estate home, pool and guest apartment. City utilities approximately 1/2 mile away and with adequate capacity. Would make great estate, single family development, PUD.
CR 200 West .............................................$130,000 2.8 acres of bare land across from former Fun Spot. High visibility and traffic counts.
East Maumee ......................................... 4-1/2 acres Located on Angola’s east side E. Maumee (US 20) with over 400’ of road frontage. City utilities, near middle school, high school and elementary campus’. Zoned C1. Ready to go. $425,000
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Commercial Real Estate is different than residential real estate in nearly every way. • How it is priced • How and where it is marketed • How it is shown • How it is financed Experience counts! Contact Fred Beck & Associates, Member: Indiana Commercial Board of Realtors.
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305 W. 400 N., Angola Country setting on 11 acres. This is a 3 BR, 3 BA ranch home on a partially finished walk-out basement. Plus a 1,944 sq. ft. pole building. $299,900
215 Ln. 101 A, Lot 47 Hamilton Lake Lot 47 Clark’s Landing CO-OP Hamilton Lake, 3 BR, 2 BA, 14’x70’ 2002 Redman Ridgedale. $87,500
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40 Meadow Ln., Hamilton 3 BR, 2 BA, 1,232 sq. ft. 2 car attached, crawl space, Ritz-Craft home, nat. gas, city water and sewer. $145,000
BUILDING LOTS Stocker Street Angola • $32,000 Cameron Place Hamilton • $20,000
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STATE ROAD 8 IN AVILLA $249,900 Move-in at closing! 7.5+ acre scenic country setting west of Auburn. Complete renovation down to the studs in 2009. Field rock fireplace, custom built-in wine bar. 4 bedrooms. 30’x48’ pole building with 14’ ceilings, gas furnace, A/C. Bonus area with separate entrance.
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SNOW LAKE DEVELOPMENT SITE $1,199,000 “One-of-a-kind property on Snow Lake”. Attention Developers, Builders, or Buyers looking for a private estate! Incredible views of Snow Lake and Pokagon State Park. Custom design your personal estate home nestled on over 10 acres of wooded, rolling landscape.
HAMILTON HILLS CONDOS Attention developers and builders! Great opportunity to build a duplex condo on Hamilton Lake with 200’ of shoreline for boat docking and recreation! 6 duplex sites available starting at $49,900. City water and sewer on site.
LAKE LOT ON HICKORY ISLAND LANE 800 TRACT B HICKORY ISLAND $80,000 Vacant .18 acre lot with 1/5 interest in lot with 2 boat slips.
WHISPERING MEADOWS Single family building lots for sale @ $22,000 each. City water and sewer on site. Close to city parks, walking trails, and City of Hamilton and Hamilton Lake.
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So you want a new kitchen? Start planning really early, and other tips to help make a renovation go smoothly the eventual resale value of your home. “People move a lot these days, and countertops and flooring always come up in home ads,” Allen says.
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Semihandmade shows a kitchen designed by Samantha Gluck. Semihandmade, a Los Angeles company, makes cabinets, drawer fronts and accessories specifically made to fit IKEA cabinet boxes. Whether you’re considering using your own architect, a kitchen planner hired through a store like IKEA or an online planning service, professionals suggest you start planning way ahead. Think about your specific needs. Measure well. And be realistic about how long it all will take.
(AP) — So you want a new kitchen? Whether you’re considering designing a kitchen using your own architect, a kitchen planner hired through a store like IKEA or Home Depot, or an online planning service, professionals suggest keeping a few things in mind.
Plan ahead, plan way ahead
“Many people start planning their kitchen a year ahead of time, and that’s about right,” says John Allen, a services planner at IKEA in the United States. “The more you’ve worked out what you want ahead of time, the more smoothly things will go once you start working with a kitchen planner.” Be as specific as you can about what you like and how much you can spend. “If you already know exactly which appliances you want, and what kind of sink, that helps a lot,” Allen says. Changing a fridge or range halfway through the planning can throw everything off, since even an inch or two difference in appliance dimensions could mean rethinking all the cabinets.
Make your kitchen work for you
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right-handed or left-handed? Will more than one person be cooking at the same time? The answers to questions like these affect the placement of microwave, dishwasher, sink, cabinet, kitchen island and more. “If you’re 5 feet tall, 40-inch cabinets may not be ideal for you,” Allen says. And just because you’re going with one company for kitchen planning and cabinet boxes doesn’t mean you can’t use another for cabinet and drawer fronts, decorative drawer pulls and more. For example, Semihandmade, a Los Angeles company, makes cabinets, drawer fronts and accessories specifically made to fit IKEA cabinet boxes. Company founder John McDonald says he can offer more upscale veneers “and can manage a lot of customization work that Ikea can’t do, like special door sizes, doors for appliance fronts, and custom bookcases to match cabinetry.”
Consider resale value, especially with floors and countertops Even if going with a laminate countertop seems tempting and more affordable in the short term, consider the impact your choices will make on
“There’s a saying that goes ‘measure twice, cut once.’ Well for kitchens, I’d say measure three times,” Allen warns. “No matter how new or old your house is, chances are things aren’t quite even. And you’ll need to measure outlets and vents and window frames as well.” There’s more involved than meets the eye, and it often pays to hire a professional to measure the room. “The foundation of everything you do is getting accurate and comprehensive measurements up front,” says Rachel Getz, associate merchant in countertops at Home Depot. For between $99 and $129, Home Depot will send a service provider to measure the kitchen and design the project. IKEA will have your site professionally measured and designed for a refundable $199. “No matter who’s doing your kitchen, it’s worth it to invest a few hundred dollars up front to get things properly measured,” says McDonald.
Know when to cut corners and when to leave it to the pros
“When clients propose installing their own kitchen, I like to ask them if they installed their own water heater or did their own roofing,” says Allen. “If the answer is yes, they can probably manage it. If not, they may want to reconsider.” To save money, he suggests, homeowners might do the disassembly and painting themselves, leaving the installation to the pros.
Be realistic about time frame
Dismantling and preparing the kitchen and flooring ahead of installation will take time. Contractors often take longer than expected, and plumbers and electricians aren’t always available on the day you’ll need them. And even with perfect turnaround time, custom countertops will take at least two weeks, the experts say, and can’t be templated until the cabinets have been installed. Have an alternative space set up with a microwave, tabletop and small fridge.
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Err on side of caution when the refrigerator loses power Online: For more about food safety emergencies caused by power outages, see this University of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources fact sheet: extension.udel.edu/factsheets/ when-the-power-is-out/
Be ready for power outages by keeping freezers full, freezing water containers to fill in the empty spaces. Those containers of water can also be used for drinking if needed, McGarry said. “Keep coolers on hand and buy freezer packs, and keep them frozen for use in the coolers,” she said. As for food, keep a supply of dried foods (beef jerky, crackers, dried fruit, powdered milk, cereal), canned foods (make sure to have a can opener) and high-energy foods (granola bars, protein bars). “Rotate the inventory every six months,” she said.
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A residential storm shelter near Langley, Washington, shows a variety of items stockpiled for use should there be a long electrical disruption. Keep enough food and water on hand to sustain several people for at least a week or more and rotate the inventory every six months. Electrical disruptions can happen anytime, anywhere and last for minutes to months. Be prepared.
(AP) — When storms knock out the power, what’s the best way to handle refrigerated or frozen foods? Err on the cautious side. When in doubt, throw the food out. “Food can be very expensive to throw away but not as costly as food-borne illnesses, which can cause lifelong health effects as well as death,” said Joyce McGarry, a food safety educator with Michigan State University. “If any food is suspected to be contaminated, it is not worth the risk, especially for young children, seniors and those with compromised immune systems.” Electrical interruptions are unpredictable. Causes include, severe weather, equipment failure, damage from wildlife, and power-line scrapes with tree limbs, among other things. Disruptions can
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extend from minutes to months, and many foods spoil rapidly without refrigeration. “Animal products and cooked plant items are the most problematic from a safety standpoint,” said Sue Snider, a professor of Animal and Food Sciences at the University of Delaware. “Recommendations are not to let these items stay at room temperature for more than two hours.” That doesn’t mean you can’t ease food losses. Buy a small generator or portable solar panels to provide temporary power. Separate your disaster planning into three steps: preparation, measures to take during an outage and things to do once power has been restored.
Preparation
“Keep an appliance thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer at all times,” McGarry said. “That will let you know if the food is being stored at the right temperatures.” Refrigerator temperatures should be at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and freezer temperatures at 0 or below, she said. A refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours if it’s unopened. If you move items into the freezer, it will last 24 to 28 hours, McGarry said.
Once power is restored:
Quickly check food temperature and condition before it refreezes, otherwise you might not be able to determine its safety, Snider said. “You may safely refreeze most foods if they still contain ice crystals or if they have been kept cold (40 degrees or less) and have been thawed no more than 24 to 48 hours,” Snider said. Do not rely on appearance or odor, and never taste food to determine its safety, McGarry said. “Some foods may look and smell fine but if they have been warm too long, they may contain food poisoning bacteria that could make you sick,” she said.
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Trimming and tidying: Perennials need care too
Perennials flower year after year, but many still need some attention LEE REICH
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This undated photo shows delphinium flower stalks being cut back in New Paltz, N.Y. Cutting back spent flower stalks of some perennials, such as delphinium, can result in a repeat performance later in the season. (Lee Reich via AP)
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The great attraction in growing perennial flowers is that you never have to replant them, at least in theory. This doesn’t make all perennials care-free, though. Few of them let you just sit back to enjoy them year after year once they’re planted. Take coreopsis, for example, a wonderful perennial that ends its first flush of bright yellow blossoms around midsummer. Like a number of other perennial flowers, coreopsis can be overly exuberant in some gardens — mine, for instance. Right now, the plants are threatening to take over the whole flower bed in which they were planted.
Some perennials wander
Coreopsis spreads very effectively by self-sown seeds and by roots that travel underground and then send up shoots (“suckers”) some distance from the mother plant. Both seedlings and root suckers are beginning to elbow out dianthus and other more sedate neighbors. Agastache (sometimes known as anise hyssop), also in that bed, is one plant that can stand up to coreopsis. As a matter of fact, agastache is so aggressive that I might call it a weed, tempting me to remove it altogether once and for all. Like coreopsis, it spreads by seeds and suckering roots. As I pull on those licorice-minty stems, though, their aroma beckons me to leave in at least a few plants. I give in. Fortunately, keeping agastache, coreopsis and similarly exuberant perennials in line is satisfyingly easy. A quick tug on a stem or two will wrench a wayward plant from the ground, roots and all, causing little disturbance to nearby plant roots. (Tug on too many stems at once and they don’t release so easily, or they pull along too big a clump of soil.) If I did want to plant more of any of these perennials, those dislodged stems re-establish quickly at a new site or in flower pots to plant out later.
Some perennials need tidying up
Oriental poppy is another perennial needing some attention in summer. Excess plants may need to be weeded out, but — more important — this plant needs tidying up. Oriental poppy dies back in summer, so I cut back the sad-looking, dying flower stalks and leaves and cart them over to the compost pile. I mentioned that dianthus is well-behaved, yet even this plant needs some attention. Shearing back the stems now that the first flush of bloom is past helps coax another flush of bloom this season or, at least, better bloom next year. Shearing stimulates growth of new, flower-bearing stems and diverts energy that otherwise would go into ripening seeds to new growth and blossoms. Thwarting seed production also prevents at least one means of spread — by
seedlings — of some perennials. Shearing is useful for creeping stems, but cutting back individual flower stalks is the treatment for clump-forming plants. Other plants slated for shearing or cutting back include snow-insummer, delphinium and columbine.
Some perennials need nothing from you
A few perennials do live up to gardeners’ hopes of a plant you set in the ground and then do nothing more than enjoy. Some that come to mind are peony, daylily, hellebore and hosta, all with dense enough foliage to even shade out most weeds. Baby’s-breath and butterfly weed are perennials that also rarely need attention but don’t have dense foliage to shade out weeds. Keep them weeded.
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