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Bill White Realty

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Advertisers Index American Family Insurance.........................page 10 Arvest Bank...........................................page 14 Bank of America.........................................page 7 Bill White Real Estate.......................page 16 Brock Inspections...................................page 7 CB Pasternak-Johnson Beth Chaney.......page 3 CB Pasternak-Johnson Sandy Rollins..........page 11 Commercial Bank........................................page 6 Community National Bank and Trust................page 15 Community State Bank...................................page 12 Condon Bank and Trust................................page 2 CPR Pest Management...................................page 12 First Federal..............................................page 10 First National Bank......................................page 8 Gemini Funding....................................page 14 George Realtors.............................................page 13 Keller Williams Realty.........................page 7 Larry Marshall Auction & Realty.............page 5 Lee’s Cooling & Heating............................page 12

The Real Estate Guide of Southeast Kansas

The Real Estate Guide was started in 1994 and served the Parsons/Chanute area. With support from your local realtors and other businesses, we are able to provide you with a full color magazine listing real estate for sale. The Real Estate Guide offers other information such as helpful articles and advertisements from your hometown businesses. We work hard to provide a variety of ads for your viewing pleasure.

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The Real Estate Guide is published by RAM Publishing, P.O. Box 823, Parsons, KS, 67357. We try our best to present an accurate guide for you, but RAM Publishing and our advertisers are not liable for material printed in error. This issue of The Real Estate Guide is delivered to real estate agencies, banks, grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, chambers of commerce, convenience stores, and other locations in Independence, Coffeyville, South Coffeyville, Caney, Cherryvale, Fredonia, Neodesha and Edna.

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Lisa J. Collins

Installment/Real Estate Loan Officer

Conventional FHA & VA Loans USDA Loans New Home Purchases Refinancing New Home Construction Loans CONDON BANK & TRUST P.O. Box 937 814 Walnut Coffeyville, Kansas 620-251-5500 Ext. 109 Fax 620-464-1110 Email: lcollins@condonbank.com

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Beth Chaney

Cell: 620-331-9195 bethachaney@yahoo.com $429,000

PASTERNAK-JOHNSON 2001 North Penn Independence, KS www.cbpj.com

$229,900

3112 Regency Drive- Amazing custom built home, open floor plan, full finished walk out basement, home office, safe room and 3 car garage.

MLS #22217

$99,900

$153,999

2849 Regency Drive- Custom built, open floor plan, storage, oversized garage, large lot with basketball court in a family friendly neighborhood. MLS #22182

$129,900

319 S. 4th- 4BR with all the extras! Beautiful wood fireplace, updated kitchen, garage, storage building. MLS #22103

3044 Peter Pan Road - 3BRs and 3BAs on 8.9 acres mol. Spacious living areas and updated kitchen and baths. Large 100x40 shop and a large pond.

MLS #21434

2513 Fairway Dr.- Well maintained 3BR, 2 bath ranch close to Country Club. Large 818 W. Locust- Well maintained family backyard, nice deck. Newer roof, win- home with many updates. Oversized gadows, CH/A, water heater. MLS #21847 rage offers lots of storage. MLS #22201

$129,000

6276 CR 4500, Neodesha- On approx. 5 acres, great suburban home with large living room and kitchen, 3BRs, 3 baths.

Basement with family room and fireplace. 2 car garage & shop. MLS #21814

$114,900

201 S. 4th- One of a kind Prairie Style home in meticulous condition. Seven 319 N. 2nd- Relax on the porch of this french doors, large majestic living and lovely 2 story. Kitchen with breakfast dining rooms with fireplace. MLS #22037 nook. Full basement. MLS #22000

$49,999

$139,900

$234,900

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600 N. Bradley, Caney- Nearly new home, large rooms, kitchen w/eating bar and breakfast nook. Energy efficient windows, fenced back yard. Motivated seller, make an offer.

MLS #21806

$39,900

1616 N. 10th- Well maintained bungalow in convenient location close to schools.

Fenced backyard, really nice garage, and a greenhouse.

MLS #21847

$98,000

2823 CR 4350, Coffeyville- Enjoy life in the country in this well-kept home on 5 acres. Large rooms, open floor plan, storage space, office area, cathedral ceilings and columns.

MLS #21658

Your Dream Entryway May Be Only Steps Away (NAPS)—For enhanced curb appeal of your home, nothing beats a front door with beautiful doorglass.

Making it easier to determine what your dream entryway could look like is a new interactive online tool called Your Door Stylizer™ from ODL, Inc. With this online tool, you can instantly see how doorglass can upgrade your door and enhance your home. It can be intimidating to choose a new entry. This new tool makes the process easy and fun.

First, using your computer, tablet or smartphone, choose among three project types: 1. Replace Glass—For homeowners who simply want to re­place their existing doorglass with a new design or style.

2. Add Glass—For homeowners who want to add doorglass to a door that previously had none or to increase the size of the doorglass in their existing door.

3. Replace Your Door—For homeowners who want to completely change their entry system, this option allows them to choose their existing entryway configuration and then choose any door type, doorglass shapes and de­signs they like.

Next, you simply upload a photo of your house or choose from preloaded sample home photos and then customize the entryway with the online tool by choosing among an array of designs. Each doorglass selection instantly appears on the door

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in the image.

Once you’ve selected your style, with the aid of Your Door Stylizer, you can share the project via e-mail or social media, save the image to an online account or print it for later reference.

Online, you can learn where to get the glass you’ve selected and how to get it installed. Because it’s made by ODL, a leading manufacturer of decorative and clear doorglass and entry treatments, the glass can also help your doors meet Energy Star criteria. All decorative doorglass is sealed between two panes of tempered safety glass, insulated for airtight and watertight performance.

Other Entryway Ideas Once you’ve decided on the door, you may consider improving the rest of the entryway.

Here are a few ideas to try: • Line the sides of the front steps with plants in pots.

• If you have a covered porch, paint a mural on the ceiling or line it with mirror tiles.

• If there’s room, add a swing, a small seat or a storage box.

• Put up a trellis and train a vine over it.

• Use solar-powered lanterns on posts to light the walkway.

Learn More To try Your Door Stylizer or to find more information, visit http://odl.com/stylizer.htm.

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Salespersons Londa Tindle..........620-330-6955 Mark Garrettson...620-433-2561

807 N. 2nd, Fredonia-Commercial building on 7 acres, approximately 20,000 sq. ft. with CH&A, concrete parking, easy access. Approximately 1/3 finished office space. $325,000

7085 Lost Lake Road, Thayer-2,890 sq. ft. log home with 5BRs, 2½ baths with full basement sitting on 1.9 acres with large detached garage. NICE! $175,000

506 S. 5th, Neodesha- 4-5 bedroom, 2 bath, 2154 sq. ft., CH&A, 2 fireplaces. $140,000

3167 Rock Road, Fredonia-5 Acres in Elk Co. with new 2BR, 2 bath home, with pond in front yard, tornado shelter, concrete dog pen. $125,000

414 N. Merchants Ave., Fall RiverGrocery store, approximately 2,000 sq. ft., turnkey operation with inventory and all equipment. Including walk-in cooler and meat cutting equipment.

309 N. 9th, Fredonia- 4BR, 2½ bath, 2625 sq. ft., full basement, CH&A, wood burning fireplace, detached garage, carport, fenced yard. REDUCED $115,000

210 Malcolm Street, Thayer-Split level, 1980 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, CH&A, attic fan, fireplace ducted to CH, paved drive, 1 car garage. $115,000

1305 Robinson, Fredonia- 3BR, 2 bath, 1702 sq. ft. split level, close to schools and parks, fireplace, deck, detached 1 car garage.

PRICE REDUCED $98,900

938 N. 14th, Fredonia- Secluded but in town, 3-4BR, 1½ bath, CH&A - office area, includes metal building w/concrete floor, very nice lot. $98,000

1414 Monroe, Fredonia- 3BR, 2 bath, CH&A, new trees and yard, deck, attached garage. $95,000

1318 Robinson, Fredonia- 3BR, 2 bath, CH&A, LR, DR & family room w/fireplace, attached 2 car garage, fenced back yard. $90,000

1303 Butin, Fredonia- 3BR, 2 bath, attached 2 car garage, close to swimming pool, park and school. $78,500

917 Quincy St., Fredonia- 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, CH&A, new windows, new roof. $75,500

320 N. 10th, Fredonia-3BR, 2 bath, CH&A, gas fireplace, detached garage.

Only $69,300

417 N. 5th, Fredonia- 4BR, 1 bath, hardwood floors, large floored attic, concrete storm cellar, detached 2 car garage.

REDUCED $59,500

910 Traders Ave., Fall River-2BR, 1 bath, 2 car & 1 car garages, includes 2 lots across the road. $50,000

215 W. Montgomery, Thayer- 2 bedroom, 1 bath, CH&A, 2 car garage, 10x15 insulated storage building. $49,900

432 N. 8th, Fredonia-3BR, 1 bath, CH&A, gas fireplace, attached 1 car garage. $40,000

526 N. 7th, Fredonia- Beauty Salon, 4 work stations w/chairs, 2 wash stations w/chairs, 3 chair style hair dryers, tanning room, storage area w/sink, washer and dryer. $30,000

711 N. Merchants Ave., Fall River3BR, 1 bath, 1280 sq. ft., carport, 2 car detached garage. $30,000

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332 N. 3rd, Fredonia- Commercial building with meeting or event room. 1500 sq. ft., full kitchen, CH&A, tables, chairs & BBQ grill. $28,500

1200 Road, Fredonia- 20 acres. $36,000

826 N. 6th, Fredonia-2 bedroom, 1 bath, 938 sq. ft. $25,000

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(NAPS)—In the flurry of today’s active family lifestyles, it is clear that the garage is no longer just the domain of the family car. For many households, this versatile space is used by every member of the family. It has become the logical place to store tools and gear for sports, hobbies, yard work and playtime, along with out-of-season items that would otherwise take up room inside the home.

However, with so much to hold and family members coming and going all the time, the challenge is to keep this space neat and well organized.

To help, here are some garage design tips from EasyClosets— an online provider of do-it-yourself custom storage and organization systems for all areas of the home.

• Establish the transition area —the space that’s reserved for hanging coats, storing shoes and boots, and setting down packages, groceries or mail when you’re opening the door.

• Next, determine a need-it-now area for quick and easy access to things like dog food and leashes, water bottles and other beverages, or recycling bins.

• Decide which area is best for long, thin yard and maintenance tools like shovels, rakes and clippers.

• Identify elevation zones, creating a storage area for large items that may be stored out of the way for months at a time, such as coolers, camping gear and holiday decorations. Reserve easy-to-reach areas for the kids to keep their sports equipment.

• Plan an area for frequently used items such as active gear, outdoor games and cleaning supplies.

• Stake out a workspace for hobbies and interests. From gardening to fishing, woodworking or automotive work, designate a space for organizing tools and supplies needed to work on these projects.

A Multipurpose Space To help homeowners complete the conversion of their garage to a truly multipurpose family space, EasyClosets created organization solutions that keep the garage in order, improve its appearance, and make it easy for family members to find or put away the things they need.

“Transforming the garage into a hardworking, multipurpose space can actually empower a family’s active lifestyle,” said EasyClosets organization expert Denise Scopas.

Homeowners can choose from cabinets, shelves, drawers, work surfaces and clever accessories. EasyClosets garage cabinets are available in several depth and height options, and can even be customized to meet a variety of width requirements. To maximize space, the company also offers slatwall panels to hold hooks, racks and baskets. The cabinets come in seven on-trend colors and with stylish hardware that coordinates with today’s homes.

Designed and engineered especially for the garage environment, the solutions feature heavy-duty cabinets with integrated full back panels, one-inch-thick sturdy shelves, and doors with wide-opening Euro-style hinges. Legs can also be added for additional support or style.

Intuitive Design Feature The company offers an intuitive online design tool to make space planning quick and easy for homeowners. Complimentary de­sign service is also available, allowing customers to have an expert review their plan or create it for them. The solutions are made specifically for do-it-yourself installation. Components are cut to order and shipped with a complete set of hardware and detailed instructions to make home assembly successful—even for those without remodeling experience.

To learn more, visit www.easy closets.com/family-garage.

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A Smooth Way To Handle Seasonal Chores (NAPS)—Any time can be the right time to tackle those household chores you have been avoiding. However, there are a number of tasks that demand to be handled once the weather turns warm.

To help, Liquid Wrench® has an entire family of products designed specifically for do-it-yourself projects.

Whether it’s fixing a squeaky door hinge, prepping the lawn or getting the boat ready for warm weather action, homeowners often turn to spray lubricants or oils to help them get the job done easily and inexpensively. Here are some tips: • For squeaky door hinges, use a dry lubricant. Unlike a wet or sticky lubricant that attracts dirt and increases hinge wear, this goes on dry, leaving no mess and maximizing effectiveness far longer.

• If the garbage disposal has started to make a racket, use the same dry lubricant. Spray it through the sink drain to the bottom of the garbage disposal. Just make sure water hasn’t flowed through the disposal for at least eight hours so the lubricant can attach itself to the inside parts of the disposal.

• In the bathroom, where hot water and steam from showers can rust door and cabinet hinges, a little silicone spray will prevent that from happening.

• To keep automatic and manual garage doors operating smoothly, you can use a three-pronged approach: 1. Spray lithium grease in the rollers on the inside of the roller cup.

2. Use a dry lubricant in the door tracks to quiet the operation and prevent buildup of debris in the tracks.

3. Lubricate the drive chain with a chain lube to keep links and cables operating smoothly.

• After a cold, harsh winter, penetrating oil is great for freeing up frozen or sticky linkages on lawn equipment and shop equipment, like presses and clamping fixtures.

• For hedge clippers and other lawn equipment, a drop or two of lubricating oil will help get them garden ready in no time at all. It also helps to provide a barrier against rust.

• When it comes to keeping car window tracks running smoothly, many prefer a silicone spray as a lubricant, since it won’t streak the windows.

• And when your chores are done and it’s time to play, a light coat of silicone spray will also turn air hockey and foosball playing surfaces into fast-action fun!

DIY projects and spring-cleaning are all about preserving and maintaining what you have and avoiding breakdowns.

Liquid Wrench has specialty lubricants and penetrants for these and every type of DIY job. Learn more by visiting www.liquidwrench.com.

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From starter to mansion, call Ella Carter!

812 E. Maple, Independence, KS 3BR, 2 bath, 2 story fixer upper. Updated electric, new windows in Independence. $20,000 102 Highland Drive, Coffeyville, KS - 3 oversized BRs, 2 bath, 2 living rooms, 2 car garage, fireplace, hardwood floors, excellent condition! $89,900 Box 207-12 South Coffeyville RT 1 Road, OK -2BR, 2 bath, 1.23 acres, 30’ pool, 1 car garage, large storage shed and an office with mini kitchen and full bath. $144,000 804 W. First, Coffeyville, KS - Real cute home inside, 4BR, 2 bath, priced to sell! $24,000 2306 Northfield St., Coffeyville, KS- SOLD!! 3BR, 2½ bath, 2 living areas, fireplace, 2 car garage, walk-through closets, patio. $118,500

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Protecting Treasures (NAPS)—The cornerstone of our nation, the U.S. Constitution, resides in the Rotunda of the National Archives. It is protected in a hightech titanium case under protective glass, and window film has been installed to help protect this precious document from fading due to light exposure.

The same kind of easily in­stalled window film can protect your home’s treasures as well.

Window film: • Blocks up to 99 percent of UV rays • Slows fading of furnishings • Is virtually clear, letting natural light in • Can reflect interior heat back inside to keep you warmer in cold weather • Reduces solar heat gain, which can save you up to 30 percent off your cooling costs in warm weather.

Another plus—for 2013 and retroactive to 2012, window films qualify for an up to $500 home improvement energy tax credit from the IRS. “Many homeowners are choosing professionally installed window film as a smart and conve­nient way to upgrade their existing windows to today’s energy-saving standards rather than paying the high cost of replacing them,” said Darrell Smith, executive director of the nonprofit International Window Film Association.

A free booklet about window film can be downloaded at www.iwfa.com.

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Understanding Recycling

(NAPS)—Here’s good news, for a change, about our environment: Americans have more than tripled the amount of materials they recycled in the 1980s—more than a third of the country’s household waste—thanks to technological advances by the waste industry that collects, sorts and processes America’s recyclables.

How It Works Nearly 10,000 communities nationwide now have curbside recycling pickup, taking recyclables directly from bins at homes. Many communities use single-stream recycling, through which all recyclables are placed into the same bin for collection and sorting.

From there, recyclables arrive for sorting, either at a community transfer station or a materials recovery facility (MRF). High-tech innovations at MRFs help automate and streamline the sorting and separating of commingled recyclables, while dedicated workers oversee the process. Sorting recycled materials lessens the chance for contamination and better prepares the materials to be repurposed.

With screens, optical scanners and conveyor belts, MRFs sort materials with precision. These facilities also employ magnets and electric currents, called “eddy currents,” that separate aluminum cans from the rest of the waste stream. Materials are then baled, shredded, crushed or compacted before being shipped to manufacturers to be turned into new products.

These innovations make recycling more affordable for communities, reduce the amount of waste going to landfills, cut greenhouse gas emissions and lessen the environmental impact of household waste. Simplifying the recycling process also encourages greater participation.

“The items you place in your recycling bin or cart—aluminum and steel cans, newspapers, glass bottles and jars, plastics, cardboard and corrugated boxes—do, in fact, make it to a recycling facility,” explained Sharon H. Kneiss, president and CEO of the National Solid Wastes Management Association. “Americans who recycle should rest easy that by recycling they are helping save energy and conserve vital natural resources.

“There are still communities where curbside recycling isn’t being offered. Consumers who want these services should get in touch with community officials to encourage more recycling,” said Kneiss.

Learn More Visit www.beginwiththebin.com for further facts and stats on state-of-the-art recycling systems and how they work.

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Donovan Evenson Broker/Owner 620-332-9700

123 W. Main Suite 100, Independence - 331-6700 102 N. 14th, Fredonia - 378-4638

Diane Hess 620-205-6567

Amber Gregory ABR 620-330-1367

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Rick Mott 620-331-9729

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210 N. Park Blvd, Independence 3 bedroom, 1 bath.

MLS #22116 $79,000

520 20000 Rd., Cherryvale 4BR, 2BA, 118 acres negotiable, call for pricing. MLS #21915 $750,000

2688 Thomas Rd., Neodesha 3 bedroom, 3 bath.

MLS #21884 $269,000

2051 Brost Lane, Independence 4 bedroom, 3 bath.

MLS #20938 $149,900

2399 CR 5200, Elk City 3 bedroom, 3 bath.

MLS #21276 $159,900

728 S. 5th, Independence 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

MLS #22179 $65,000

301 S. Fawn, Caney 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

MLS #22181 $79,500

524 E. 4th, Cherryvale 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

MLS #21428 $49,900

204 W. Orange Ave., Caney 3 bedroom, 1 bath.

MLS #22022 $64,900

703 S. Overlook Dr., Coffeyville 3 bedroom, 1 bath.

MLS #22176 $73,900

318 Marks Ave., Edna 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

MLS #22183 $42,700

17606 Spruce, Fall River 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

MLS #21993 $24,900

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233 S. 15th, Fredonia 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

MLS #21593 $89,000

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MLS #21977 $100,000

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518 S. 2nd Street

LOTS of updating, 3-4BRs, new D/W, new storm windows and deck, fenced yard.

MLS #22163 $54,900 1857 N. 24th Street

SUBURBAN, five acres MOL, 3BRs, city water, new septic, new roof and windows, pond, outbuildings.

MLS #21738 $149,500

1484 58 Road

CLOSE to college, 5BRs, 3700 sq. ft. home, some hardwood floors, craft room, new windows, fenced yard.

MLS #22145 $132,500 2812 Fairway Drive

ENTERTAINING made easy, 4 season room, patio, family room with wet bar, 2 eating areas, 3BRs. MLS #21946 $195,500

500 S. 5th Street

318 N. 2nd Street

OPEN staircase with seating, 3BRs plus sunroom with closet, some hardwood floors, det. garage, covered porch.

MLS #20426 $104,500 501 W. Myrtle

THREE car garage/shop plus storage unit. Historic 5BR home, great storage, new roof in 2012.

MLS #20879 $139,000 662 N. Rosser Road

UNIQUE, dining room with wall of Tiger Oak china cabinets, 7BR, natural woodwork, many leaded & stained glass windows.

MLS #22225 $249,900

10 ACRES mol, west edge of Indy, city water, sewer, natural gas, pond, some production.

MLS #22134 $65,000

2230 Russell Road

MOVE in ready, 3BR home, owner says best neighborhood, large privacy fenced yard, half acre.

MLS #21522 $147,500 214 S. Wald Avenue

TWO bedrooms, vinyl siding, storm windows, wheel chair ramp, large yard, 2 sheds.

MLS #22190 $19,900

Big, Colorful Ideas For Small Spaces (NAPS)—Making a small room appear larger can be as simple as using color creatively. To add some breathing room to a compact space, all you need are some colorful ideas.

“Color is one of the easiest, most affordable ways to transform the look and feel of a room,” says David Bromstad, HGTV® star and celebrity interior designer.

“When used in a few well-chosen places, such as a feature wall or statement piece of furniture, color can have a big impact in a small space.”

Bromstad offers these color tips for transforming a space from tiny to airy: Create a focal point with paint. Paint a statement wall that draws attention away from the size of your space and toward something beautiful and vibrant. Bright or bold colors work well, as the wall can appear to recede, creating the illusion of space.

Go big with lighter and softer colors. In areas beyond the feature wall, use lighter and softer colors to make the space seem larger. Light blues and greens add significant light subtly to a room.

Coordinate your colors. Stretch your space and

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maximize impact by using color to coordinate your rooms and decor. HGTV® HOME by Sherwin-Williams offers precoordinated collections of color, paint and wallpaper. The color palettes can be used to ensure that your walls, furniture and accessories help create a cohesive look.

Reflect upon something. Placed opposite a window or side by side, mirrors can spread light throughout the room to make spaces feel larger. A tall mirror draws the eye up, making ceilings look taller. When angled toward your room’s focal wall, a mirror can also create the illusion of depth.

Paint something unexpected. Think beyond your walls and consider painting your mailbox or address numbers on your home, a stairway banister or a piece of furniture.

Add a colorful punctuation point by transforming a bedroom nightstand bright blue or a desk chair in an unexpected orange. Everything else in the room will appear larger.

“Clever use of color adds the illusion of space and injects personality into it as well. That’s what’s great about color; you can dramatically alter the look of a room while expressing yourself in a fun way,” Bromstad adds.

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1901 W. 6th, Coffeyville- Reduced! Put your own style on this 2BR, 1BA home. Wall unit heat and window air. Home has lots of possibilities and a great location.

Good investment property with a little TLC. One car det. garage.

MLS #21679 $18,000

313 W. 1st, Coffeyville- Seller has never occupied property and makes no disclosures expressed or implied. Enclosed front porch, 2BRs, 1 bath. Detached older garage with alley access.

MLS #22131 $24,900

1509 S. Spruce, CoffeyvilleLocated across the street from ACME Foundry, 2BRs, 1 bath, neat and clean, wall heat and window air. 2-50x140 lots. Good investment property. Motivated seller.

MLS #22196 $28,000

815 W. 1st, Coffeyville- Located across the street from ACME Foundry, 2BRs, 1 bath, neat and clean, wall heat and window air.

2-50x140 lots. Good investment property. Motivated seller.

MLS #22141 $29,500

812 Lincoln, Coffeyville- Great location close to schools!!! Beautiful woodwork in the DR and LR areas. New siding! Hardwood floors! Needs a little finishing work! 2 extra lots. Owners might rent to own with down payment.

MLS #21525 $42,000

101 S. Buckeye, CoffeyvilleReduced! Original hardwood floors in living room. Family room could be 3rd BR. Att. single garage and det. old garage, as is. Some appliances negotiable, no warranties. Spacious 101’x140’ lot.

MLS #21804 $43,900

814 W. Hibbard, CoffeyvilleExterior siding newly painted. Nice sized carpeted LR, eat-in kitchen, counter cooktop, wall oven, and a double stainless sink with garbage disposal. Great for first time buyer! Move in condition!

MLS #21793 $49,900

711 S. Spruce, CoffeyvilleNew porch flooring, new wood on columns, new deck flooring and railing. 3BRs, 2 bath with laundry facility. Lovely old oak staircase, gas fireplace in foyer, french doors to LR. Partial basement.

MLS #21645 $59,900

801 N. Lee St., CoffeyvilleThis diamond in the rough is a 3BR, 2 bath home with lots of possibilities. Kitchen is small but functional. Family room has woodburning fireplace.

MLS #22254 $73,500

211 N. Buckeye, CoffeyvilleBeautiful brick walled fireplace, vented to front and back BRs. High efficiency CH&A, on 3 lots, enclosed by chain link fence. Huge 2 car garage with opener, storm cellar. Built-in storage throughout.

MLS #21965 $74,900

2207 W. 4th, Coffeyville- Reduced! Huge master bedroom.

Plenty of cabinets in kitchen with an island. Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher stay. Nook with chalkboard paint. Partial unfinished basement.

MLS #21841 $84,900

16 N. Havana Lake Rd., Havana- Live on your own private lake. Spacious 2BR, 3/4 bath, kitchen with lots of counter & cabinet space. Large living room with fireplace & sliding glass doors to covered deck. Owner Agent.

MLS #22118 $87,000

116 George Blvd., CoffeyvilleYou will find all that and more in this Ranch style home. Nice kitchen with bar/work space and eating area. Two full baths. And a MAN CAVE for your favorite guys is attached to the 2 car garage.

MLS #22140 $109,500

508 N. Ohio, Coffeyville- Great location for this 3BR, 1¾ bath home with updates. New granite countertops in kitchen with tile floors. Bonus office/hobby space, chainlink fenced back yard.

Double attached garage.

MLS #22108 $115,000

608 S. Spruce, CoffeyvilleTurn key ready to go! New owner has freshened up interior. Family room with shelving, half bath off kitchen, and pantry storage. Upstairs bedrooms are nice size! Too many extras to mention!

MLS #22132 $124,900

705 S. Beech, CoffeyvillePrime commercial building currently a laundromat. Most equipment stays. Two office areas.

Would make a great family business.

MLS #22102 $137,000

402 N. Edgewood, CoffeyvilleWell maintained home. Split room arrangement. Kitchen has lots of cabinets, a bar area, and opens to a nice covered patio. Office room for the computer and games, 2 car garage.

MLS #22185 $153,900

109 Meadow Ln, CoffeyvilleReduced! On 40 acres 1/4 mile from town. Large formal living area, great room, formal DR, eatin kitchen, office, 3BRs, 2½ baths, utility room, oversized double garage. Newer carpets, 2 patios.

MLS #21502 $299,000

3406 Brookdale, CoffeyvilleBeautiful family home with granite and man made countertops throughout, some wood flooring, bar area, laundry shoot. Covered patio flows from the great room and huge master bedroom. Great for entertaining.

MLS #21611 $350,000

2996 W. Northbrook, Coffeyville- Situated on 4.9 acres along a wooded area and creek.

Master suite has an oversized bath with garden tub overlooking the woods & creek in the backyard.

French doors off the kitchen lead you to an inground pool and patio.

MLS #21449 $398,000

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Advice On Energy Efficiency (NAPS)—For your own comfort now and your profit when the time comes to sell, it pays to get thoroughly acquainted with all the ins and outs of taking care of your new home.

What To Do These tips can help you maximize the safety and efficiency of the place as you make it your own: • Check filters. Inspect filters in the furnace, air conditioner and range hood and clean or replace as necessary. If the previous owners didn’t leave product manuals behind, search for them online to find the manufacturers’ maintenance recommendations.

• Change lightbulbs.

Consider swapping existing lightbulbs for more energy-efficient models or simply wait for the old ones to burn out and make the change as you go. Longer-lasting LED lighting offers energy efficiencies.

•Check the water heater. Experts recommend setting the water heater at 120° F, which is comfortable for most uses and minimizes energy use. To save even more energy, insulate the water heater with an insulating blanket, which can be found at most hardware stores.

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• Upgrade the thermostat. Installing a programmable thermostat can save up to 10 percent a year on heating and cooling when you program it to fall back 7 to 10 degrees while you’re away at work. Prices start around $20 for basic models that most homeowners can install themselves. With many, you can set the program so your house is already comfortable when you return home.

•Consider window film. Installing window film for sun control can help reduce energy use and protect furnishings from fading. For example, 3M Sun Control Window Films can reduce cooling costs by up to 25 percent by rejecting solar heat.

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1328 W. Hibbard, Coffeyville3BR home has nice upgrades including windows, carpet, paint, bathroom, ceilings, vinyl siding, heating and air. 2 car att. garage with workbench and storage.

MLS #21988 $79,900

2642 CR4550, Coffeyville- All updated! 4BR, 2½ bath large ranch on 20 acres. Fenced with pond for cattle or horses. Outside wood stove ducted through home for great heating efficiency!

MLS #21773 $242,000

1281 58 Road, Indy- Cute ranch on 1.2 acres. Close to town.

Woodburning fireplace in large living room. Multi-use building could be playhouse, shop or stable.

MLS #21752 $102,500

300 S. 6th, Indy- Must see in a great neighborhood. The kids and dog will love the fenced in yard.

You will love the BBQ area. Work has been done for you.

MLS #21944 $74,900

909 N. 6th, Indy- 3BR ranch is close to park with fantastic improvements. New electric box, wiring, lighting fixtures, CH&A. Attached garage and laundry room.

MLS #21866 $89,900

1219 N. 5th, Indy- Very nice bungalow ½ block from Aquatic Center and park. Full finished basement with 2BRs, 1¾ baths.

Nice deck off back of house.

MLS #22220 $90,000

2549 Whispering Hills Dr., Indy- Secluded hilltop home with trees and wildlife! 3BRs, 1¾ baths. Wood floors, built-in bookcases and plenty of storage.

MLS #22084 $119,900

3001 N. Penn, Indy- Well maintained 3 or 4 bedroom ranch on one acre. Wood-burning fireplace and hardwood floors in LR. Large laundry room with attic access.

MLS #22144 $156,900

2600 N. 8th, Indy- Nearly 3000 ft. of living space. 4BRs, 2 baths, 2 half baths, 2 living areas, eating area in kitchen and lots of storage make for comfortable living.

MLS #22224 $159,000

3001 Crown Dr., Indy- 5BR home was designed for family.

Zoned heating and cooling. Additional bedroom and play areas for grandkids. Brand new carpet!

MLS #22088 $191,000

2915 Crown Dr., Indy- Well maintained home in Indy country club. Open living areas, eat-in kitchen, sunroom, spa room in MBR. All new interior paint!

MLS #21543 $250,000

102 S. 1 st, Indy- Great entertaining home with grandeur.

Beautiful entry with 8 ft tall oak door, original ornate crown molding, & archways. Butler’s pantry, servant’s stairway with quarters in basement and custom kitchen.

MLS #21230 $259,000

1726 Overlook Dr., IndyComfortable 3BR home with water view. Enjoy the deck while listening to a fountain and wildlife.

Close to town, feels deep in the country. Large metal outbuilding.

MLS #22025 $269,900

2613 Country Club Cir., IndyClose to golf course, pool, and grade school. Entertainment center on lower level with fireplace and spacious wet bar. Exercise room, recreation room is also a shelter with concrete walls.

MLS #20920 $295,000

602 Morningside Dr., IndyCustom home on 5.3 acres.

Beautiful view front and back, large great room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, & lots of windows.

40x50 shop building. On paved road in exclusive area.

MLS #21044 $379,000

418 N. 6th, Indy- Perfect location. Remodeled bathroom, living room has plenty of space, nice sized front porch.

MLS #22018 $54,000

912 N. Penn, Indy- Oversized family room leading to a private patio area. 3BRs on main level.

MLS #22024 $57,900

100 W. 9th, Caney- Enjoy nice evenings sitting on the porch of this ready to move into home.

Possible man cave or shop attached to 1 car garage.

MLS #21668 $59,000

403 E. 5th, Cherryvale- Very nice 1½ story home with 4BRs, 1½ baths. New kitchen remodel.

New roof in 2012. Many improvements made, move in ready.

MLS #21982 $72,000

1391 S. 17th St., Indy- Well built 3BR, 2 bath home in the fruitland area. All new in 2007, hardwood floors throughout. Efficient heating & cooling system.

MLS #21713 $98,900

209 W. 1st, Caney- Manufactured home has 2x6 interior and exterior walls. Insulated, sheetrock walls, wood cabinets. Concrete permanent foundation. Det. 2 car garage with second level.

MLS #21768 $89,900

3245 Hwy 169, CherryvaleCountry living near the highway.

31 acres, 3BR, fireplace, wood burning stove. Sunroom, open kitchen and family room. Horse barn with apartment.

MLS #21937 $199,500

1240 Independence Ave., Cherryvale- Life at it’s finest!

On 26 acres, pristine condition with hardwood floors, fireplaces, and gameroom. Three barns, one with loft, one with 3 stables, one with electricity and concrete floor.

MLS #21976 $230,000

2075 E. 4800 St., CherryvaleCustom built home with a scenic view from every window! Gated and paved driveway. Good for entertaining, above ground pool with deck. Custom kitchen with breakfast bar and nook with fireplace.

MLS #21716 $325,000

413 N. 2 nd St., Indy- 3BR bungalow with spacious rooms.

Peaceful location perfect for children. Large front porch, big basement, one car garage.

MLS #22060 $57,000