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2504 E. Covenanter • Well-maintained and attractive 2-story home with 3 spacious bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms.

• The master bedroom is located on the main level.

• Eat-in kitchen, with an island, abundant cabinet space stainless steel appliances and gas range.

• Large partially finished basement perfect for a family rec room and additional storage.

• MLS# 201733857

home but has been a rental in the past.

• First floor is a dining area (could be a mixed use area) and two bedrooms both with an attached full bathroom.

• There are 3 bedrooms on the 2nd story with two bedrooms sharing a full bathroom and the third bedroom having its own full bathroom. Second story also has a kitchen area including counter space, cabinets, stove and dishwasher.

• The third story is one large bedroom with an attached full bathroom.• New roof, gutters, gas furnace and a/c all new within the last year.

Storage shed in the back yard and 7 private parking spots at the back of the house in the ally off of Faculty • MLS# 201802864.

$259,000 REDUCED

5511 E. Kerr Creek • Great Location, minutes to mall and IU Campus • Secluded beautiful land and a 4 bedroom home. If you like your privacy but want to be close to town this home is perfect!

• Walk in closets, large kitchen with pantry, walk out basement with large family room, great place to entertain!

• All bedrooms upstairs , perfect family home. Thi home has been well cared for and maintained.

• MLS# 201741265

925 E. Hunter Avenue • 3 story home being used currently as a residential

3858 S. Bainbridge

• 4 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 half bath, 2 story home over walk out bsmnt.

• All bedrooms on upper level including master suite w/walk in shower.

• Large foyer opening to family rm, dining rm, kitchen, and living rm equipped w/a brick fireplace.

• All stainless steel appliances included in sale along with front loading washer and dryer.

• W/O bsmnt has an open concept.

Space can be used for many things and is completely finished w/a half bath. Schedule a showing today and see it for yourself!

• MLS# 201751800

$424,900

1000 S. Jordan • Appreciate the convenience of a home with 3.5 bathrooms.

• Enjoy the abundant light, and plain view of the back yard, from the hub of the home.

• The updated kitchen features Andersen windows, solid surface counter tops, stainless appliances, an open-concept design, a reverse osmosis water purification system, and rich cherry cabinetry.

• Storage is easy, with a built-in garage, and 320sf of unfinished space in the mechanical room downstairs • Take advantage of this professionally landscaped, nearly half-acre parcel. Own in this prime location near the Indiana University campus, perfect for IU faculty, post graduate students, and alumni.

• Find this family friendly property fast. Get inside, fall in love, andmove-in at your convenience!

• MLS 201747385

$395,000 REDUCED

$299,900

2104 E Woodstock Pl.

• Property Renovated in 2017 and has not been lived in.

• 4BR, 2 1/2 BA, quad level w/ 1/2 stairs • 24” vaulted ceilings, Large Black clad windows, white oad hardwood floors.

• Chef’s kitchen with Termador appliances custom cabinetry, 2 islands w/ quartz countertops • Cen includes custom made limestone fireplace, walk-out acess next to mudroom. laundrey and 1/2 bath.

• 2 car oversized garage with extra storage • Partial walkout basement with extra storage • MLS# 201804388

$495,000 REDUCED

204 E. Lakewood • Located in the distinguished, well-established

“Blue Ridge” subdivision on the north side of Bloomington sits this handsome 3400 square foot, two-story, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home, sun-room, loft with a walkout basement.

• The home is situated on a professionally landscaped, corner lot. The property has been updated throughout and features a cook’s kitchen with custom, self-closing cabinets; granite counter-tops; marble flooring; stainless steel appliances, and a generous island.

• Bamboo and marble flooring run throughout the rest of the house.

• The home has not one, but TWO laundry rooms (one on the main level, and one in the basement) • The outside and inside of the home has been given a fresh coat of paint. The backyard has a large deck that is perfect for summer gatherings! There is also a fenced in area for dogs in the back yard!

• MLS# 201726262

NEW LISTING

$959,500

5014 N Muirfield Drive • Less than 1.5 years old! With nearly 3,100 square feet of finished living space and an additional 2000+ square feet unfinished in the full walkout basement • Home features 4 BR (with master on main) and 2.5 BA on a quiet, wooded, 1.26 acre lot.

• Dark hardwood floors through the main level and 17' ceilings in the family room, a tiled gas fireplace, and large windows overlooking the backyard.

• The kitchen features a gas cooktop and white quartz countertops, white subway tile backsplash and GE Slate appliances.

• Upstairs, a unique bath with 2 separate vanities complement 3 large BR and a loft-space overlooking the living area.

• All bedrooms feature oversized walk-in closets.

• MLS# 201807211

$399,000

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$124,900 201815699 “Country Escape” 12991 E Shady Meadows Ln • Massive Stone FP • 1.4 acres

• Open Floor Plan • Nearby Shopping

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$49,900 201809096 “Towne Place” 645 NE A St., Linton • Open floor plan • 2 car garage

• Large back yard • Enclosed Porch

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$129,900 201813470 “Sunny Heights” 5972 Ajuga Ct., Ellettsville • 3BR 2.5 Baths • Completely Renovated

• Immediate Possession • Open Floor Plan

ING D N PE $33,500 201808912 “Honeysuckle Cottage” 303 S Myra, Worthington • Large rooms • 3 br 1.5 baths

• Porch and deck • Large lot

“Nature’s Paradise” That Lane & Calvertsville Road • 110 acres • Wooded

• Wildlife • Private

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$229,500 201808517 “Woodlands Retreat” 6298 E SR 45 Bloomington • Contemporary home • Fireplace • 13 acres

• Sauna • Open floor plan

• Renovation ready ranch • Mobile home hook up for income or family

• 1.1 acres Great location

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$39,900

201816066

“Pinecone Acres” Shady Meadows Ln., Solsberry • 8.5 acres • Building site cleared • No restrictions

• Mix of woods and open land

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$49,900 201816728 “Bird’s Nest Cottage” 6710 W Stogsdill Rd., Spencer

$89,900 201731709 The “Harvest Moon Ranch” 1555 E. Moffett, Bloomington • Excellent Location • New Windows

• Full Basement • Partial Brick

$36,750

201814601

“Shore’s Edge Hut” 7155 N US 231, Spencer • 4 acres • Partial ownership of small lake

• Great location • Cash only offers

ING D N PE $75,900 201805754 “Morningside Manor” 3305 Willowbrook Dr, Martinsville • Fireplace • Hardwood Floors

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• Screened Porch • Deck

$29,900 201754207 “Hillside Home” 1810 J St., Bedford • Renovation ready • Full basement • 2 car garage

• Large side yard

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1929 Spanish Colonial $619,000 MLS#201808299

70 Acres $399,000 MLS#201805245

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120 E. DIXIE STREET

Close to Downtown $319,900 MLS#201814499

Great Investment Property! $299,900 MLS#201812767

3876 S. MCDOUGAL STREET

3390 HILLSIDE COURT

New Listing! $229,900 MLS# 201818842

New Price! $199,900 MLS#201802687

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Dan Rarey Real Estate

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5169 W. McNeely Street 201750154

$499,900 Beautiful custom home on 14+ acre estate setting. 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, full finished basement.

2‐story entry, front study/den, huge great room encompasses fully equipped custom kitchen (solid surface tops, breakfast bar/island), dining area, living room. Large bedrooms including master suite with custom bath that includes walk in shower and claw foot tub, walk in closet. Lower level has huge (45x15) family room, exercise room, full bath, storage. There is also a main level mud room coming in from the 30'x22' garage, large laundry, 1/2 bath. 14 + acres are partially openproperty with some woods, garden shed, large barn converted to workshop. Two high efficiency Geothermal heating & cooling systems. This home has been well cared for and is in move in condi‐ tion. Conveniently situated between Ellettsville and Bloomington in a private 3 lot setting.

3162 Petunia Lane 201805626

$325,000 Large luxury 2‐story with 3 car garage. This brand new home features the best of everything! 2,671 square feet, open concept plan. Large foyer open to formal dining/living room/parlor/study. Highly upgraded fully equipped kitchen features custom cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, large walk in pantry. Spacious family room is open to kitchen and dining areas.

4 bedrooms & 2 baths up including luxury master suite. Custom closets, painted all wood trim with rosettes. Tile in baths, nook, kitchen, pantry & laundry. Pergo in master bedroom, dining, great room & hallways. Sun/Florida room at rear of home.

3 bay garage with attic storage and pull down stairs.

Reinforced poured concrete walls for slab. 96% Carrier gas furnace, RWC home warranty included.

Anticipated completion date June 2018.

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7 Time-Sucking Remodeling Mistakes You’ll Wish You Could Erase It may see counterintuitive, but a rigid schedule can really mess things up.

One of the things that drives up remodeling costs (and frustration levels!) are delays. And these delays are often caused by ignorance on the homeowner’s part.

It’s that old axiom: You don’t know what you don’t know.

Until now.

Here’s a list of time-sucking mistakes homeowners often make (so you don’t have to). #1 DESIGNING BEFORE BUDGETING You think you can afford that luxurious marble countertop — until you talk to the fabricator. It’s $2,000 over budget, and there’s no room to squeeze. If you’re already past the design phase, that’s a brutal discovery requiring a serious re-think — and extra time you don’t have at this stage of the game.

“There are an infinite number of design possibilities, but as soon as you pick a budget, seven-eighths are gone,” says Charles Rinek, who owns a remodeling and custom construction firm in Palm Coast, Fla. “Concentrate on the eighth that is appropriate with your budget.”

Know your budget. Then follow your dreams. #2 INDECISION Even the design-challenged can create a stunning kitchen with Pinterest on their side. But the breadth of options might create dismay — and delay — if you keep finding a better backsplash.

“Over-analysis becomes paralysis,” says Annmarie Bhola, who co-owned a remodeling company. “Now you spend all this time watching shows, and looking through Pinterest, and before you know it, oh my gosh, now I have all this data. Which should I choose? Should I go with light or dark?”

And then, the paint color isn’t right. So now you’ve got to rethink your complete color scheme.

Don’t be that homeowner. Once your design is finalized and construction is under way, consider your choices set in stone, or you might find yourself days, even weeks behind schedule when workers are waiting on you to decide. #3 SCHEDULING WORK BEFORE MATERIALS ARE ON SITE You might have allotted enough time for each step — but if what you need isn’t there when you need it, all the scheduling in the world isn’t going to make up for that lost time.

Before scheduling workers to install your new cabinets and appliances, make sure the materials will be there for them. Don’t just allocate installation time; know how long it will take to ship your farmhouse sink. (Another related point: Know your contractor’s schedule, too, so you won’t be dismayed when he can’t come the day your cabinets arrive.)

Bhola says her common practice is to order everything ahead of time, to know the delivery dates, then to schedule contractors to start after that date. #4 CHOOSING TO LIVE IN THE MESS Remodeling is messy — dust everywhere, your pots and pans scattered, and living spaces become storage spaces.

No one expects you to be Martha in the midst of a home makeover, but too much disorganization will hog your time because you can’t find anything. Next thing you know, you’re a day behind because you couldn’t find the installation guide for the dishwasher.

As part of your project plan, include a strategy for a temporary kitchen and all the stuff that needs a new home while construction is happening. And be sure to plan time to move it all so a) you don’t end up dumping everything in the nearest clear spot, or b) delaying the start of demolition, which means you’ll be starting out with a #fail. #5 NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO PERMITS Your Uncle Joe swore he didn’t pull a permit for his kitchen remodel, and everything turned out fine. But if an inspector raises an eyebrow on a drive around the ‘hood, skipping this essential step could cost you months of inspections and repairs.

Give your local building department a heads-up. Plus, permits ensure your renovation is to code, catching any dangerous (or deadly) errors, like faulty outlets and improper plumbing.

Just make sure to budget time for the inspection.

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“You can’t move forward with anything until it’s been inspected,” Rinek says. “God forbid he doesn’t show up until 4 p.m. and he doesn’t like your work. All that time adds up.” #6 NOT DOING A TEST RUN ON MATERIALS That soft teal was sure to make your subway tile pop. Until it didn’t. Give every paint, tile, and wood type a test run, otherwise, you might find yourself not liking the results, and then find yourself falling behind schedule while you pick the replacements.

For paint, Harris recommends covering a few inexpensive canvases in your favorite colors and leaving them in the room for a few days to help you decide. Do this long before workers come on site. As for cabinets, he suggests you “get a whole door.” You can’t see what a cabinet “really looks like from a three-by-three sample.” #7 A Too-Rigid Schedule It might seem counterintuitive, but sometimes, your best choice is to just suck it up and cause a delay — especially if you don’t want regrets later.

“Time is almost always the reason why kitchen remodeling mistakes happen,” says Evan Harris, a San Diego real estate investor.

If you do start falling behind schedule because of unexpected surprises (darn carpenter bees — on top of hurricane weather, really?!), you might be tempted to try and make up the time.

But there’s where the danger lies, says Harris. That’s when you end up with sloppy work that may not stand the test of time: cabinets that aren’t level, a floor that wasn’t allowed to dry completely between coats and loses its luster too soon, a sloppy paint job. Cue future problems and expenses.

His advice: Budget even more time than you think you need for every step — and you might even finish early, in plenty of time to plan your housewarming.

JAMIE WIEBE is a writer and editor with a focus on home improvement and design. Previously, she worked as a web editor for “House Beautiful,” “ELLE Decor,” and “Veranda.”

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MLS# 201813517

$96,500

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$109,900

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MLS# 201819316

$249,900

• 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2,190 Sq. Ft. • Wonderful Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceilings • Four Season Room w/Gorgeous Stone Patio • Master Bath Garden Tub/Walk-In Closet

9617 S. Lake Ridge Drive, Court Yard #4 G! IN D N PE

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$78,900

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5 Tricks to Rejuvenate a Run-Down Patio on a Budget Is your patio oh so shabby? These super-easy projects will make hanging outside fun again.

Oh, your poor, sad patio. Not a comfy seat to be had, and that cracked concrete … well, it probably looked really great when disco was king.

Whether you love to entertain friends or bask in the sun with a cocktail and a novel, here are five easy ways to inject new life into your little corner of nature. #1 STOP THE PESTS THAT MAKE YOUR PATIO LOOK UNTIDY It’s hard to enjoy your patio if it’s covered in debris scattered by the wind or by critters with a penchant for digging and trampling. Stop critters with the humble pine cone — instead of regular mulch.

Those spiny cones will deter pests and mischievous pets.

And chances are your plants will LOVE them because they acidify the soil. Showstopper plants like azaleas and rhododendrons will burst with color.

Pine cones also decompose slowly, so you won’t be constantly re-upping your supply — saving you time and money. In most parts of the country, you can easily find them for free. #2 POP SOME COLOR ON THAT CONCRETE PATIO Rejuvenate that dilapidated patio with color in a can.

Try painting it a bold, bright color or a fun pattern, like chevron. You can also mimic the appearance of upscale stone patios with just a bit of paint and some stamps.

If you want to let your creative juices flow, try mimicking a carpet or even a game board, such as Twister. At the very least, a new coat of concrete stain will give that tired concrete a fresh look. #3 DITCH THE RUST BUT NOT THE FURNITURE Lounging on your patio, cocktail in hand, requires something to lounge on.

But if that secondhand chaise you bought post-college is covered in rust, you’re not going to be relaxing on it in your summer whites anytime soon. But replacing it is expensive — and a waste! Give it a rust-busting makeover, instead.

There are several ways to remove rust.

If the damage isn’t too extensive, the job can be as simple as scraping it off. Use a wire brush, sandpaper, or steel wool — and a bit of elbow grease — to scour it away.

For less effort, use a drill with a wire brush attachment.

For more extensive rust issues, you can use an acidic agent like vinegar to help with the removal. Or use a chemical rust converter (such as Rust-Oleum), which actually changes the rust into a different substance and protects against future rusting, adding years to your chaise’s lifespan.

Paint over the treated spot and that chaise will be right back to its glory days and ready for you in your white shorts. #4 CREATE OUTDOOR STORAGE If a dumpy layer of clutter and scattered pots make your patio look sad, consider adding DIY storage to keep all of your outdoor whatnots neat and tidy.

“Storage can be as important outdoors as it is indoors,” says Keith Sacks, a professional landscaper (he’s VP of the landscaping company Rubber Mulch).

One of his favorite solutions is super easy and fun: Paint wooden crates (about $10 each) to match your patio (or try a bright, fun, contrasting color) and add a sealant to weatherproof the wood. Arrange them to create attractive, rustic storage. Glue the crates together and attach wheels to the bottom if you want to be able to move it around. #5 BUILD A FIRE PIT — NO TOOLS NEEDED Sometimes the best way to distract from a patio that needs some love is by drawing attention to a feature that does nothing but delight.

A mini fire pit can serve as an arresting visual focal point while adding more fun and function to your patio.

Creating your own outdoor s’more-making oasis doesn’t have to take much time or money. Try DIY blog Young House Love’s super-cheap, pint-sized pit, which requires only heat-resistant pavers (also called fire bricks), which cost about $5 per stone.

Stack two layers of them in a small circle about six bricks in circumference on top of a stone slab, and there you have it: a mini fire pit.

Make sure your patio is constructed with fire-safe materials before attempting this project (sorry, wooden deck lovers!) and that you follow local fire codes.

Time to grab a few marshmallows!

JAMIE WIEBE is a writer and editor with a focus on home improvement and design. Previously, she worked as a web editor for “House Beautiful,” “ELLE Decor,” and “Veranda.”

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10 Tips for Saving Energy in the Laundry Room Knowing how to save energy while doing laundry is a good start to helping you trim energy costs in your home.

Here’s a fun laundry room fact: The average American family washes 300 loads of laundry a year, spending about 68 cents per load, for a yearly total of $204.

Most laundry room expenses come from heating water for washing and heating air for drying. But these costs aren’t set in stone, and you can save money by following these energy-reducing tips.

GET THE MOST FROM YOUR WASHER Ninety-percent of the cost of running a washer goes to heating water. Only 10% goes to electricity< needed to run the motor. Here’s how to save money while getting your clothes clean.

1. Use cold water. You can save a bundle by washing your clothes in cold water, which is a perfectly efficient way to clean most clothes. Washing a load in cold water costs only about 4 cents, compared to washing in hot/warm water for 68 cents. Annually, you’ll save $40 with an electric water heater and $30 with a gas water heater.

2. Run full loads. It takes as much electricity to wash a small load as it does a full one, so you’ll save money by only washing full loads.

3. Update your machine. If you don’t already have an Energy Star-certified washer, it’s time to get one. These energy-efficient machines use 15 gallons of water per load, compared to 23 gallons for a standard machine. If a gallon of water costs you a penny (the U.S. average), you’ll save $24 a year.

4. Buy a front-loading machine. They use two-thirds less water than top-loaders, reducing water and heating costs.

Get the Most From Your Dryer 5. Spin faster. The faster you spin clothes in the washer, the less time they’ll need in the dryer. If you have the option, chose a faster spin cycle.

6. Clean lint filters. Remove lint after every load, and clean ducts annually. Your clothes will dry faster, using less energy.

7. Warm it up. If possible, locate your dryer in a warm laundry room rather than in a cold basement. The warmer the air coming into the dryer, the less energy your machine will use to heat it up.

8. Go gas. Drying a load of laundry in a gas dryer generally costs 15 to 33 cents less per load than an electric dryer (32 to 41 cents).

9. Keep it full. Dry only full loads, and try not to mix fast and slow-drying clothes — a practice that wastes energy by continuing to dry clothes that are no longer wet.

10. Let nature help out. When the weather is warm, cut your energy costs by drying clothes outside on a clothesline. If HOA regulations don’t allow you to set up a clothesline outside, then use a stand-alone drying rack inside.

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The house. The yard. It’s all a part of the American dream, right? But after a few seasons with raking, mowing, fertilizing, watering, weeding, pruning, and more, having a yard can feel more like an endless fever dream.

Having a yard doesn’t have to suck up every a moment of your life. The trick is picking plants and landscaping materials that don’t need tons of help from you to look good. Here’s what to plant so you can reclaim some time.

that tolerates neglect. It’s also called a Japanese cedar. It’s tall, tapering, and elegant.

FLOWERS Perennials are the lazy gardener’s friend. Plant them once, and they’ll come back year after year.

• Coneflowers: They bloom all season and come in a rainbow of colors, but the varieties with purple or white blooms are the sturdiest. An added bonus: They’re great for bouquets. Cut them and bring them inside. Fresh flowers from your own yard!

What’s not to love?

GRASS For being everywhere, grass is a lot of work. “It’s high maintenance,” says Abra Lee, a University of Georgia extension agent. “It needs a lot of mowing, fertilizer, and water. It’s prone to disease.”

• Black-Eyed Susans: These yellow flowers look like the ones kids draw. They bloom from last frost to first frost and they can take almost all the heat, drought, and neglect you and Mother Nature can dish out. Also, they will plant themselves, dropping lots of seed so you’ll get new plants each spring.

Even so, it’s kind of a must for most yards. To make your grass maintenance life easier, go with as small a patch of grass as you can get away with, and plant these types: Grass for Northern Climates

• Russian Sage: Don’t fertilize it or water it too much, and it will reward you with a mound of silvery foliage and spires of violet-blue flowers that last all summer.

• Fescue: It’s disease resistant and slow growing, so it needs less mowing and fertilizing than other types. You can also grow it quickly from seed, cheaper than buying sod.

TREES Grass for Southern Climates • Bermuda: It grows in poor soils and can withstand kids and dogs romping on it nonstop. It’s nearly impossible to kill — good if you’ve no interest in caring for a prima donna lawn.

First, buy the largest young tree you can afford, because a tiny switch of sapling might not become a big tree until you’re eligible for AARP. Second, don’t plant a Bradford pear. Ever.

They crack and fall too easily. Instead, plant these: • Oaks: They’re strong and can live for a century or more. They can take a long time to become majestic giants, so if you’re looking for shade, prepare to be patient. Pin oaks and sawtooth oaks get big the fastest; they can grow as much as two feet a year.

BUSHES Pick bushes you don’t need to prune constantly. The time you spend trimming boxwoods into tidy little balls is part of your life you’ll never get back.

• Crepe Myrtles: They make flowers in the summer and their leaves turn in the fall, so you get two seasons of color. Best of all, they grow very fast, going from sapling to mature tree in five years.

• Azaleas: They look best when you let them grow into natural, unpruned drifts. There are more than 10,000 named varieties, so there’s an azalea for your yard and climate. They can live for a century so you may die before they do. If you live in colder climate, go with rhododendrons, azaleas’ larger, tougher cousins.

• Tulip Poplar: They grow to a regal 90 feet tall, and make tons of shade. You’ll get tulip-shaped flowers from it in late spring, and bright yellow leaves in the fall. They’re disease resistant and strong enough to withstand winds that would take down other trees.

• Emerald Green Arborvitae: It’s a fast-growing evergreen that can stand up to heat and humidity.

It’s a good choice for a hedge. They’re tidy, Christmas-tree shaped plants you’ll never need to prune.

• Cherry: They’re little — 20 to 35 feet tall — so they won’t overpower a small yard, and they make white or pink flowers in the spring. Stick with the non-fruiting types because they’re easier to grow and less messy.

• Hydrangeas: They’re fast growing and covered with fab blooms from spring till fall. Prune a hydrangea and it will not make flowers, which defeats the purpose of having them. There are hundreds of varieties so you’ll find one that will thrive in your area.

• Eastern Redbud: This is a small, hardy tree that grows fast, and has spring flowers and fall foliage.

Birds eat their berries, so ou’ll make new feathered friends

• Cryptomeria: This one’s a fast-growing evergreen

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once a year because it decays into the earth. Wait, you say, can’t I use some of that awesome rubber mulch that will still be there when my kids are in college? Yes, you can. But rubber mulch does a poor job of stopping weeds and will not feed your soil, so you’ll need to fertilize your plants and pull weeds regularly. Also, research has shown rubber mulch contains chemicals that can leach into the soil and eventually kill plants. Note: Rubber mulch is great for areas where you just want to cover the ground, not grow plants.

Plant some instead of grass in places where there’s not much foot traffic. They’ll smother weeds, and they grow just fine with no help from you.

• Ornamental Grass: It makes fountains of wispy, slender foliage in reds, greens, golds. Varieties that are short and grow in clumps — like blue fescue, mondo grass, and liriope — are the best choice. And yes, there is grass in the name, but, no, you will not have to mow it.

MINDSET • Golden Moneywort: This creeping vine grows fast, and once established, looks like a carpet made of tiny green-gold leaves. It keeps its color through the winter unless you live in Fargo.

• Ajuga: Another creeper (the plant type, not the human type who lurks at malls), this 2-inch tall plant has shiny, dark green leaves and, in the spring, blue flowers. It carpets the ground and will even grow in shade.

OK, it’s not a landscaping material, but how you feel about your yard makes a big difference in how you feel about caring for it. Here’s the right approach: It’s your dang yard, so pick the plants and landscaping materials you’ll enjoy spending time with.

MULCH

“The reason we have a yard is so we can get joy in reconnecting with nature and lose the stress of our everyday lives,” says Patrick Beasley, a landscape architect. “Plant things that make you happy, and taking care of them will be a part of your life you enjoy.”

Mulch is your friend. Put it around your plants, and it will put the smackdown on weeds, you won’t have to water as often, and it’ll enrich the soil when it decays into the earth. Enriched soil means healthy plants. Healthy plants don’t get sick and die.

LEANNE POTTS is an Atlanta-based journalist and serial home remodeler. She’s tackled five fixer-uppers and is working on a sixth. She’s written about everything from forest fires to dog-friendly decor and spent a decade leading the digital staff of HGTV.

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7 Tips to Fix Mistakes in Your Credit Report

It’s not easy and it’s not quick, but at least we have tips you need to fix your credit report.

Is your credit report telling lies about you? Credit report errors happen all the time, especially if you have a common name. Dispute them pronto, so you don’t end up paying more than you should for your mortgage and home owners insurance, or have trouble getting credit.

Just remember: Removing errors is a DIY project. So don’t get baited by credit repair servicers (“Pay us before we do any work on your behalf;” “Don’t contact the credit reporting companies directly” ) — these pitches are usually scams. Instead, try these seven tips for fixing credit report mistakes.

1. DO IT NOW. As soon as you find out there’s an error (check your credit report at least annually), take immediate action to repair the damage. The longer you put off reporting the error, the harder it’ll be to find the evidence to prove you’re right and they’re wrong.

Plus, you can lose consumer protections if you wait longer than a month to send a written dispute of certain mistakes, like when you get an incorrect debt-collection notice.

2. DON'T ASSUME THE MISTAKE YOU KNOW ABOUT IS THE ONLY ONE. About 5% of U.S. consumers have a credit report error in one of their three major credit bureau reports, the Federal Trade Commission says.

Find out what each of the three big bureaus is reporting about you by ordering a free credit report.

3. IF YOUR CREDIT REPORT ERROR INVOLVES IDENTITY THEFT, REPORT IT. If you see credit card accounts you didn’t open or loans you didn’t take out, call each of the three credit reporting bureaus and ask them to put a fraud alert on your file. Then, fill out a Federal Trade Commission identity theft report and call the police to report the theft. The FTC and police reports help prove you had your identity stolen.

4. COMPLAIN TO EVERYONE WHO SCREWED UP. Write or file an online dispute with the credit reporting company and the business that made the mistake in the first place. If the mistake was made by: • A finance company, like a credit card issuer or mortgage lender: Call and ask what their procedures are for correcting errors.

• Debt collection company: Follow the instructions on the collections notice to formally dispute the debt, which forces the debt collector to verify the debt.

For credit bureaus, use these websites: • Equifax. You’ll need to your credit report number.

• Experian makes you get a credit report identification number (it appears on your Experian credit report) before you want to file a credit report dispute online with them.

• TransUnion.

5. GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL If all this complaining does nothing, and according to a 60 Minutes investigation it’s quite possible nothing is exactly what will happen, consider contacting your state attorney general’s office to see if they can offer any guidance.

6. BACK UP YOUR STORY WITH PROOF. If you could get a late payment report removed by just calling and saying you paid on time, we’d all do it. You’ve got to prove your case by sending copies (never trust the credit bureau with the originals!) of the records that show you’re right and the company that made the error is wrong.

Of course it’s harder to prove you didn’t do something (like when you don’t owe an unpaid $300 debt to a dentist in a state you’ve never even been to) than to mail a bank statement showing the credit card company cashed the check they say they never got.

Either way, set up a file folder where you keep: • Copies of complaints • Receipts of certified mail • Screen prints from online filings • Notes from phone calls • A calendar reminding you when you’re supposed to hear back from or respond to companies.

7. IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, KEEP COMPLAINING UNTIL YOU DO. If you don’t get satisfaction after your DIY attempts to repair the error: • Ask the credit reporting agency to put a short statement in your credit report saying you disagree with the report.

• File a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The bureau will look into your error and report back on what it finds. (This is a new service that started less than a year ago.

• Complain to the Federal Trade Commission 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357).

• Call or write to your state attorney general (that’s who enforces your state credit reporting and debt collection laws).

Did you know you have an insurance score, too, which helps determine how much you pay in premiums? And that your credit report affects it? Learn about it here on HouseLogic.

DONA DEZUBE has been writing about real estate for more than two decades. She lives in a suburban Baltimore Midcentury modest home on a 3-acre lot shared with possums, raccoons, foxes, a herd of deer, and her blue-tick hound. Follow Dona on Google+.

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9310 S. Lake Ridge Dr $67,500 M. J. Hall #201818094

5693 W. Tensleep Rd $184,900 A. Steele #201816754

4232 S. Clear View Dr. $190,000 D. Purtlebaugh #201818671

4505 W. Michael Ln $275,000 D. Purtlebaugh #201817132

212 S. Rockwood Crescent Ct $324,900 J. Morris #201817216

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711 S. Fess Ave $429,000 J. Franklin #201818715

5569 N. Maple Grove Rd $599,900 A. Steele #201815055

5825 May Rd $84,900 J. Hillenburg #201814377

1254 E. Miller Dr. $139,900 R. Kearney #201813359

912 S. Henderson St $199,900 C. Perry #201803160

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5149 W. Hanks Crossing $244,900 J. Morris #201814706

4394 N. Ridgeley Dr. $249,000 A. Thompson #201804310

2248 E. Cape Cod Dr $310,000 B. Thompson #201815085

2606 E. Winston St $325,000 C. Oswalt #201745271

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500 N. Walnut St #201 $347,500 J. Franklin #201815937

3369 E. Boltinghouse Rd $299,900 J. Ellis #201815366

1224 S. Barnes Dr. $369,900 B. Thompson #201811240

20 Greenbrier Dr $375,000 A. Richardson #201815689

4706 E. Cardiff Ct $399,000 J. Franklin #201755811

7404 S. Shady Side Dr $405,000 J. Mitchell #201750921

7801 Tunnel Rd $489,900 A. Richardson #201806190

807 E. 1st Street $529,900 J. Morris #201810173

3509 Edward Ct $575,000 H. Kim #201815272

5569 N. Maple Grove Rd $599,900 A. Steele #201815055

Nashville

3661 Marlett Rd $469,000 J. Franklin #201816019

Gosport

860 E. Alexis Way $629,000 H. Bland #201810301

5785 E. Nehrt Rd. $639,900 J. Franklin #201811242

3610 E. Bryn Mawr Dr. $758,500 J. Franklin #201809713

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7611 W. Minor Court $799,900 A. Richardson #201753104

3568 E.Bryn Mawr $899,900 C. Perry #201806094 LAND

PENDING 2833 S. Geneva Circle $969,000 S. Steele #201755965

115 S. Walnut St $975,000 B. Thompson #201810074

Lot 18 Ella St $22,000 M J Hall #201729713

Louden Rd $24,900 B. Thompson #201804461

10086 E. Sylvania Rd $58,000 Z. Owens #201818520

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PEDIGO BAY

PEDIGO BAY

2603 E. PEDIGO BAY DRIVE $1,499,000

2621 E. PEDIGO BAY DRIVE $1,450,000

Welcome to the gated community of Pedigo Bay located on the shores of Lake Monroe, one hour south of Indianapolis.

This beautiful lakefront home was professionally designed to emphasize the outdoors, fitness, relaxation, and convenience. Grill out and dine on the deck overlooking the lake or soak in the hot tub under the stars while enjoying the crackle of the fire pit. 201717840

Gaze at the stars and relax on your 65 acre sanctuary and experience an unspoiled farm surrounding just eight minutes from Indiana University. This beautiful acreage surrounds an early 20th century quintessential farm house with delightful updates and modern livability, plus all of the charm of a more simple time.

201655315

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This beautiful Country French, stone home on two lots is located on a high vista overlooking the southwestern shore of Monroe Reservoir. It contains 6,852 SF finished space, and was built in 2013 in the gated community of Pedigo Bay. The home sits on 2.8 acres and offers spectacular year round views of the lake. Boat slip included with purchase of home. 201807624

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GRAMERCY PARK 2153 E. GRAMERCY PARK DR.

$1,349,000

This Gramercy Park home on Bloomington's north side is near Indiana University and Griffy Lake Nature Preserve.

Enjoy a tranquil setting in a home with superb finishes and design on over one acre estate site. This Irongate constructed home exhibits a wonderful blend of curated top level materials, refined spaces and exciting unexpected details. 201755813

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ESTATE LIVING 1658 N. RUSSELL ROAD

5577 E. KINGS ROAD

$1,350,000

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BLOOMINGTON $1,080,000

This stunning home on 2.85 acre estate site has a gorgeous limestone design and is located near Indiana University, College Mall and the site of the new IU Health Bloomington Hospital. This home has been updated with backyard entertaining area, new built ins, coffered ceilings, exercise room, media space, and bedroom suites on each of the three levels. 201804257

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705 S. DEER TRACE

$999,000

25+ acre complex recently featured in Home & Living Magazine, includes stunning architect designed custom built 3 level one owner home, 1.75+/- acre stocked spring fed lake, lake cabin ("Dam House") and 2 story pole building. Main floor double door entry welcomes you into 2 story foyer leading to a large open concept great room/dining area with hardwood floors. 201803813

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SOLD GRAMERCY PARK 2403 E. GRAMERCY PARK DR $925,000

Under construction now! This relaxed luxury home in Gramercy Park has been perfectly designed and curated for easy entertaining and graceful living. Surround yourself with high caliber finishes and luxe treatments in this two story over lower level on an estate site. Beautiful walls of Pella windows frame the green spaces that encircle this lovely home with fantastic floor plan. 201655051

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LAKE MONROE 3296 E. CAROWINDS CT

BRYN MAWR $765,000

Twenty two acres of natural beauty and Lake Monroe access surround you in this custom home with walk out lower level and horse facility. This stunning traditional home has modern design cues and an entertaining kitchen, hardwoods, formal dining room, two story great room with gallery overlook, a horse barn facility with two stalls and wooded trails to Lake Monroe. 201748759

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3610 E. BRYN MAWR DRIVE

$758,500

This beautiful custom built one and a half story home in Bryn Mawr has an estate sized one acre lot on Bloomington's south side. This Wampler crafted home features an entertaining French country kitchen with granite, five burner professional range, hardwoods on the main, a formal dining room, built in bookcases in the two story great room with gallery overlook. 201809713

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SOLD DEVELOPMENT LAND 0 E. KINGS ROAD

$750,000

Also included parcel # 53-06-31-100-016.000-003 & part of parcel #53-06-31-400-002.000-003 (to be surveyed).

Also included is part of legal description 003-09130-00 PT W1/2 E1/2 31-9-1E 20.48A; PLAT11 to be survey and divided. Taxes are reflected for only four of the parcels of land. 201746249

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EMERALD TRACE

STIER PARK 2001 E. HILLSIDE DRIVE #7

$699,500

2920 E. KYLIE COURT

$675,000

This tastefully updated home has the best traditional and modern touches on a superb wooded lot. The sparkling interior spaces include a two story great room, spacious kitchen with island, enormous dining room, hardwoods, main level bedroom suite with attached fireplaced study, family room with fireplace, music room, three car garage, and an elevator. 201736793

Enjoy the beautiful finishes and upgrades of this custom two story over finished walk-out home on 1.09 acre site. The kitchen reigns supreme with ivory cabinetry, gorgeous granite counters and back splash, handscraped hardwoods, stainless appliances, custom mill work and entertaining island. 201718962

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SOLD THE COLONY

RENWICK 2113 E. MELVILLE CIRCLE

$650,000

5785 E. NEHRT ROAD

KINGSTON ESTATES $639,900

Greenspace views surround this custom home in Renwick on the conservancy. This lovely vaulted one and a half story with finished lower level has master and secondary bedrooms on the main, an open entertaining kitchen connected to the great room with fireplace, screened patio and dining room plus a dedicated main level laundry. 201801076

This beautiful Craftsman Style home on five acres in The Colony has the most impressive entertaining kitchen for miles. This custom home built by David Lantz received an addition to the kitchen and beamed great room and basement in 2013 and created a vaulted entertaining space with second masonry fireplace and wooded views. 201811242

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5480 E. JAMES ROAD

$639,000

This stunning cedar mid-century contemporary is positioned perfectly on a five acre wooded site on Bloomington's east side. This custom home has a split bedroom configuration with a master suite wing, a beautiful living room and dining room combination, a large gathering kitchen with walk-in pantry and a sun room with views of the mature trees and waterfall. 201733100

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SOLD HERITAGE WOODS

INVERNESS FARM

$612,000

4965 E. HERITAGE WOODS RD $579,500

3223 S. INVERNESS FARM RD. $575,000

Panoramic views of Lake Monroe surround you in this lovely custom home in Harbor Hill. The main level master suite has a connected den/study/reading room with superb lake view, access to fenced yard/dog area, spa luxury bath with double vanity and Aquatic tub with jets. The home was designed with angles to provide optimum views. 201753188

Nestled at the back of Heritage Woods and across from the Sycamore Land Trust preserve is the setting for this English Arts and Crafts inspired Voysey style home designed by architect Malcolm Woollen. This east side home near IU is positioned on an estate sized 1.8 acre site with garden design collaboration with Rudy Pozzatti and was expanded for grand entertaining.

201801797

This lovely Inverness home on over 12 acre estate lot was custom built and features an open entertaining plan. Host large gatherings in the 30 by 30 great room that is combined with the updated kitchen with granite. This spacious ranch with walkout lower level has a stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, master on main, lower level family room with wet bar, and ample storage.

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HARBOR HILL 3522 E. HARBOR DRIVE

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HYDE PARK, SILVER CREEK 2700 S. CREEKSIDE COURT

$569,500

This spacious home in Hyde Park has beautifully designed living space on a corner cul-de-sac lot. This Joe Courtney built home has a two story entry with turned stair, formal living room and formal dining room, gallery overlook, a two story great room with fireplace with access to den with French doors and built in bookcases with direct view of the entertaining kitchen. 201805719

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SOLD SPICEWOOD 2625 E. SPICEWOOD CT.

RUSSELL ROAD $549,000

2630 N. RUSSELL ROAD

$549,000

This striking rustic contemporary home is surrounded by mature trees and framed by walls of glass. Breathtaking vistas enhance this entertaining home with gorgeous updates that include a new white gourmet kitchen, hardwood flooring, a fireplaced family room, a main level master suite with study and luxury spa bath, a dressing room with master washer and dryer in the walk-in.

201753117

Mid Century style. Entertain an active lifestyle in this 8.67 acre estate home with a park like valley setting. This mid century modern home with a linear design has natural views and a stocked pond, in-ground swimming pool, pool house studio with study, a tennis court, and a fantastic location near Indiana University, College Mall and the new IU Health Hospital. 201802207

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HYDE PARK 3416 E. OLCOTT BLVD.

SOLD AGRICULTURE LAND

$529,500

N. BRUMMETTS CREEK RD

$525,000

This gorgeous Hyde Park two story over finished walk-out has a beautiful entertaining kitchen with modern flair. The spacious great room with fireplace is connected to the white kitchen with peninsula. Enjoy the formal dining room and formal living room with hardwoods and a circular plan. The lower level has a movie media room, recreation room and an additional study.

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This gorgeous farm east of Bloomington has 51.45 acres with two approved building sites, 10-15 acres of pine trees planted in the 1930's, has B&B water and electric available at the site, approximately 38 of the acres are classified forest and it borders the Morgan Monroe State Forest. This charming farm includes a circa 1930 barn, silo gain bin, and a 1998 red pole barn. 201734663

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BRISTOL MANOR 4641 S. CORDOVA PLACE

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PEN KENSINGTON PARK 3108 E. KENSINGTON PARK DR. $499,900

This meticulously maintained Kensington Park two story over finished walk-out lower level and three car garage is perfect for entertaining. This lovely home has a beautiful picket fenced garden, pergola, patio and deck system with views of the mature trees and landscaping. The open foyer has a grand stair and an open dining and living room formal spaces. 201724378

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$509,000

This beautiful Modern Colonial brick home in Bristol Manor has stunning finishes and custom treatments throughout. The great room features bookcases, media space, Brazilian cherry flooring, dining room, home office, dedicated laundry, music room/den with French doors, and an ivory kitchen with island. 201807594

HOOSIER ACRES 915 S. MEADOWBROOK DR

ELM HEIGHTS $499,500

Enjoy grand entertaining in this fantastic updated mid century home in Hoosier Acres. This tasteful home was expanded and re-imagined with an emphasis on a huge gathering kitchen with island, five burner cooktop, two refrigerators, double ovens, quartz counters, open shelving, exhaust vent out, and a combined dining area for large groups. 201803903

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$499,000

This lovely limestone Elm Heights classic home is thoroughly updated with charming results. This 1940's home has a center entry hallway, hardwoods throughout the main and upper levels, a formal stair, custom crown molding, adorable phone box built in wall, formal living room with fireplace and connection to formal dining with French doors and built in corner cabinetry.

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KENSINGTON GARDENS 3115 S. MULBERRY LANE

$495,000

ELM HEIGHTS 1021 E. WYLIE STREET

HYDE PARK $489,000

Great updates enhance this adorable two story home over finished walkout in Kensington Gardens. The refreshed kitchen with island has subway tile, white cabinetry, new stainless appliances, hardwoods and stone counters. New flooring, new surfaces and a completely remodeled master bath with ceramic shower, new modern vanity, and new tile make this area sparkle. 201810921

This thoroughly updated Elm Heights brick Georgian is tastefully designed and honors the style of the 1940's and lives well with today's modern amenities. This classic center entry has a formal dining room, completely remodeled kitchen with maple counter tops, pine floor and professional appliances and a great room with Danish fireplace. 201805423

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LAKE LEMON

BROWN COUNTY

9314 GRAY AVENUE

$479,900

Experience panoramic views with approximately 189 feet of shoreline in this Lake Lemon ranch. This low profile mid century ranch has walls of glass that showcase the sunsets and boating from two outer decks and a huge great room/kitchen combo. Live on the water and entertain on a large scale on the peninsula by the Lake Lemon Marina docks. 201806601

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This stunning Hyde Park home on Bloomington's east side is near Indiana University, College Mall in one of the area's most established neighborhoods. Mature trees surround this pristine home with vaulted great room and gallery overlook, master suite on the main with adjacent den/study with wet bar, hardwoods and remodeled kitchen with granite. 201740358

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SOUTH OF CAMPUS $469,000

Enjoy ten acres of pure Brown County beauty in this modern rustic home surrounded by mature trees and hilltops. This gorgeous two story over finished lower level is perfect for multi-generational living or guests with bedroom spaces on all levels. The main level has a dramatic two story great room with masonry fireplace, poplar floors and open kitchen. 201816019

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310 S. UNION STREET

$463,000

This Faculty Heights home just a block from campus is a charming cottage style home with an extra city lot with access from Clifton. This 1940 home with hardwoods throughout has a dining room with built ins, a white kitchen, master bedroom on the main, big upper dormer bedrooms, a remodeled bath, big basement with new windows, and two full baths. 201813611

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SUTTON PLACE 4445 S. CARBERRY COURT

3661 MARLETT ROAD

3704 E. REED COURT

ELM HEIGHTS $449,500

Enjoy the ease of a new construction home with advanced design and thoughtful modern finishes. This lovely two story over finished lower level is positioned on a cul-de-sac and has open living and kitchen concept accented with wide plank natural oak flooring on the main floor and upper hallway, a stunning custom kitchen features breakfast room built in with granite counters. 201753706

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711 S. FESS AVENUE

BLOOMINGTON $429,000

Enjoy the Elm Heights location near the Indiana University campus in this 1930's Four Square with new kitchen, quartz counters, herringbone marble, new cabinetry, breakfast room, an added family room with fireplace, spacious dining room, formal living room with fireplace, a limestone two car garage access from alley and a quaint front porch with attractive view.

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5126 E. EARL YOUNG ROAD

$424,000

This beautiful brick home surrounded by mature trees on 2.38 acre site was originally built by a stone mason as his personal home, so it is a gorgeous quality structure with fantastic detail. This heirloom quality home has beautiful hardwood flooring, custom crafted Ferree cabinetry, solid six panel wooden doors, two custom masonry fireplaces and Pella windows. 201802573

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SOLD GENTRY EAST 4706 E. CARDIFF COURT

Lots of extra upgrades and special features in this Gentry East ranch with walk-in conditioned and heated crawl space with workshop. This vaulted ranch with split bedroom format has great appeal. Enjoy the views on the wooded conservancy from this premium site in the neighborhood. 201755811

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SOLD ELM HEIGHTS 1018 E. 1ST STREET

THE COLONY

MAXWELL MANORS $399,000

1041 S. MITCHELL STREET

$395,000

Enjoy this enhanced mid century Maxwell Manors home near Bryan Park and Indiana University. This ranch over basement features hardwoods, stone fireplace, updated vintage kitchen with original restored cabinetry, quartz countertops and a view of the extended deck system that is a summertime living room. 201755810

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This attractive Elm Heights home is near the Indiana University campus, Bryan Park and has a wonderful curb appeal. This four square classically designed home has a graceful feel with a formal living and dining room, hardwood flooring, a tastefully added family room with matching woodwork to maintain the design integrity and an eat-in kitchen. 201739493

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702 S. RAVENCREST AVE.

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DEER PARK ESTATES $365,000

This mid-century ranch home on a .86 acre site and has updated spaces with anewly updated kitchen and great room combo with limestone fireplace, walk out lower level, hardwoods, a family room in the lower level, repainted throughout, new carpet in basement and sunporch, a screened patio, beautifully updated baths with ceramic tile work, and an in-ground pool. 201812294

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1155 S. WEATHERSTONE LN

$365,000

Enjoy the Bryan Park lifestyle in this lovely Deer Park home on a half acre site. The vaulted great room has an open entertaining space combining with the lovely kitchen, beautiful custom cherry cabinets and gas range, French door refrigerator and stainless appliances. All new paint inside. This beautiful home is ideally located and has a spectacular design and livability. 201803836

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$389,900

This pristine log home on four acres in The Colony is a modern rustic appeal with an open great room with kitchen entertaining room and a finished walk out lower level. This home was designed to maximize the wooded views and the owners have perfected the interior with Andersen windows, recent stainless appliances including LG five burner gas range. 201811971

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4967 E. LENTZ ROAD

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WINDEMERE EAST 2404 E. RECHTER ROAD

SPICEWOOD

LOCKERBIE COURT $359,000

This highly desirable Windemere East location is ideally located near Indiana University, College Mall and the walking path to Rogers Binford. This lovely two story over finished lower level has beautiful traditional spaces and includes a great room with fireplace that opens to the sun room and kitchen, a dining room and main level primary master suite. 201740826

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500 N. WALNUT ST. UNIT 201

$347,500

This beautiful downtown Bloomington condo in Lockerbie has a fantastic floor plan for entertaining and a wonderful split bedroom configuration. Light streams in from three directions in this fantastic home with warm hardwoods, open kitchen with granite counters, double ovens, gas cook top, stainless appliances, eating bar, and cream custom cabinetry. 201815937

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2545 E. ROUND HILL LANE

$345,000

Modern, hip and wonderful living spaces make this Spicewood home a perfect option on Bloomington's south side. This home with gallery feel and architectural sensibility was professionally designed as an architect's personal home. Fantastic updates and upgrades have enhanced the original design and protected the caliber of the space. 201755815

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SOLD SOUTH DUNN 1409 S. DUNN STREET

SOLD BRIGHTON POINT, THE VILLAS

$339,900

1016 S. FIELDCREST COURT $329,000

Live on one of Bloomington's most vibrant streets near Indiana University, downtown and Bryan Park in this South Dunn Street home. This pristine bungalow home has all of the charm of an older home with the convenience of new custom crafted quality. The kitchen features an island and cabinetry that is furniture quality constructed in warm cherry by Amish craftsmen. 201748107

Enjoy this well maintained garden home in Brighton Point Villas on Bloomington's east side. This spacious home has perfect green space views from the front and rear elevations, has great natural light and an appealing plan with master suite on the main, two secondary bedrooms on main (one as a French door study) and upper level den and bedroom. 201807210

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806 S. HENDERSON STREET

This pristine Dutch Colonial in Elm Heights has loads of charm and wonderful updates throughout all three levels of living space. Hardwood flooring, built in bookcases, fireplace, new kitchen with marble, subway tiles, new cabinetry, outside cooking vents, five burner gas range and professional appliances with great room and dining room. 201807208

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POINTE-FRONT NINE 9124 S. FRONT NINE DRIVE

$269,500

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BROWN COUNTY $299,000

This fantastic and hard to find Elm Heights duplex is in pristine condition and has beautiful original trim, pocket doors, volume ceilings, hardwood flooring, corner location at Grant and University, two blocks to IU campus, and near the Fourth Street restaurant scene. This duplex is separately metered and has a new HAND permit issued this year. 201743396

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$325,000

This lovely home south of the Indiana University campus is surrounded by mature trees and positioned on a corner lot in Walnut Creek. This custom home has hardwoods, volume ceilings, a dedicated kitchen with Viking range, formal dining room, fireplace with masonry surround, master suite with jetted tub, upper laundry, and lower level great room with walk-out. 201726317

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ELM HEIGHTS 325 E. UNIVERSITY STREET

WALNUT CREEK 1021 E. AZALEA LANE

1644 JACKSON BRANCH RIDGE RD

$289,000

Relax in this home on a beautiful and tranquil three acre park-like setting with mature trees and valley views. This lovely and well maintained home has perfect positioning on a ridge for prime vistas. A recent screened patio area for large scale group events or tranquil downtime with a book. A wrap around porch gives a panoramic experience. 201717406

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STANDS-COPPERTREE 3238 S. COPPERTREE DR.

$267,000

Relax and surround yourself with golf course beauty that is above par. This modern and vaulted garden home at Lake Monroe has magnificent access to recreation and natural beauty just moments from Indiana University. This open floor plan has three bedrooms, a vaulted master bedroom and bath with luxury spa features, hardwoods, golf course views and Florida sun room. 201804955

This magnificent garden home on a stunning green space has gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout, a large entertaining area with volume ceiling in the great room and dining room, eat-in kitchen with breakfast area, split bedroom configuration has a large master suite with walk-in and remodeled bath, two secondary front bedrooms, and a large two car garage. 201753049

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SOLD GENTRY EAST 4330 E. CRICKET KNOLL

$232,000

Enjoy this spacious Gentry Estates home on Bloomington's east side and experience the close proximity to College Mall and Indiana University. This four bedroom and two and a half bath home has a main level study, a formal dining room, center entry foyer furnace 2013, and a big kitchen with island and combined great room. This family room has wonderful views of green space. 201735509

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SOLD THORNRIDGE/SPENCER 852 N. AMANDA LANE

$219,000

This gorgeous new construction two story has fantastic finishes, an entertaining kitchen with hickory cabinets and a large island, open concept kitchen and living room combination, Jack and Jill upper level suites, luxury master suite, and fantastic location just west of downtown Spencer. 201750482

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JAVA HEIGHTS 4114 W. COFFEY LANE

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Enjoy this urban townhouse with a golf course view on Bloomington's south side. Nine foot ceilings enhance the living space of this open concept home with combined great room/dining room/kitchen with island in Brentwood.

This under two year old condo has rich hardwood flooring, walnut stained modern cabinetry, tasteful decor and three huge upper level bedrooms. 201810196

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4785 W. BRIAR GATE COURT

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This pristine and adorable 3 bed, 2 bath condo has vaulted ceilings, a fireplace in the great room, combined dining room, updated kitchen with stainless appliances and breakfast area, walk in storage, split bedroom plan, spa master bath and a glassed-in sun room perfect for seasonal entertaining. Located conveniently on Bloomington's growing West side. 201808119

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5200 N. UNION VALLEY ROAD

$155,000

This charming bungalow on over 2 acres has been updated with recent kitchen remodel, windows, HVAC, flooring, updated baths, and fresh finishes throughout. Great walk out lower level with additional storage and a nice detached garage. Conveniently located on Bloomington's west side near shopping, conveniences, and access to Hwy 46/69.

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COUNTRY CLUB MANOR 612 W. FAIRWAY LANE

$199,500

Enjoy the hilltop views from this 20 acre mini farm with panoramic sites just north of Spencer. This 1950's ranch has a custom fireplace, eat-in kitchen, knotty pine walls, screened patio, fire pit, eco friendly tin roof, hardwood flooring, detached garage for hobbyists and a convenient attached garage. 201803659

UNION VALLEY $174,900

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$219,000

This charming vaulted ranch home in Java Heights has a huge great room kitchen combo with neutral decor.

Enjoy the large bedrooms and walk in closet spaces (two in the master) in this pampered home on Bloomington's west side. Three bedrooms, two full baths, an oversized garage and a .29 acre lot.

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BRENTWOOD 3132 S. CUFFERS DRIVE

SOLD

$149,900

This super adorable mid century home has beautiful hardwoods throughout the main level and walk out lower level with garage.

This ranch has a large fenced in back yard that is adjacent to the Bloomington Country Club Golf Course. Three well scaled main level bedrooms have spacious closets and the lower level has a finished recreation room with walk out to garage.

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CALL JEFF • 812.360.5333

COUNTY LINE 0 W. STATE ROAD 46

PATHWAYS RETREATS / UNIONVILLE $105,000

5743 N. PATHWAYS DRIVE

$79,000

Great piece of property to build your dream home. Also suited for Agricultural Land. Convenient to HWY 46.

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This appealing 5.49 acre building site is located on Bloomington’s north east side and features a fantastic location near Lake Lemon in the desirable Pathways neighborhood. 201715128

CALL JEFF • 812.360.5333

CALL JEFF • 812.360.5333

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Independently Owned & Operated

F.C. Tucker/Bloomington REALTORS®

LAND AND LOTS LAND

Phone: 812-320-2828 CPerry@tuckerbloomington.com 3568 E. Bryn Mawr

$899,900

7450 Canyon Ct $85,000 R. Halpin Young #201815564

4615 S. Cordova Pl $129,900 J. Davis #201744907 Nashville

STUNNING custom-built 2-story over a finished walkout lower level on an acre lot in desirable Bryn Mawr subdivision! This MODERN, OPEN & LIGHT FILLED 5BR+Workout Room, 3.5BA home with 5,030 sqft of total living space designed by architect Ernesto Castaneda was built by Rubicon Custom Homes in 2016! High quality features include gorgeous engineered hardwood flooring on main & upper levels, ceramic tile in laundry/mud room & bathrooms, 9 foot ceilings on main & upper levels. MLS #201806094

4602 State Road 46 $219,000 G. Botelho #201737053

78.9 Ac E. Gilmore Ridge Rd $443,096 A. Steele #201752063

LOTS Cedar Springs

LOTS Benchmark Estates

$79,900-$114,900 A Richardson #201802415-201802465

$80,000-$90,000 B Thompson 201815221-201815240

4 Things Smart Homeowners Always Know to Do in May Like buying a fridge or mattress when the savings are the biggest The lazy days of summer officially kick off Memorial Day weekend.

Giving your home a little extra love this month can save you time and money. #1 Chill With a New Fridge Is yours leaking water, cooling less efficiently, or just too limited on storage space? May is the best month to buy a new refrigerator.

New models hit the sales floor in the summer, and stores need to clear out the old ones to make room. Need a stove instead? Best to wait until fall for other kitchen appliances. That’s when they go on sale. #2 Punch Up Exterior Paint Winter’s freezing temps and wet weather can be tough on your home’s exterior, making it look a little drab come May. But that’s more of an opportunity than a problem. Because the weather in May (in most regions) offers the optimum temperature range for painting your home’s exterior (50-80 degrees Fahrenheit).

While you’re repainting, also repair damage to trim and siding. You’ll not only have a satisfying sense of accomplishment, you’ll boost your curb appeal. #3 Get a Deal on a Mattress The older your mattress is, the more dust and mites you’ve got hiding in there. Eeewww. Ditch that yucky mattress for a new one in May when the industry clears the decks (or box springs? ha!) to make room for new merchandise.

You can find high-quality ones at deep discounts, saving hundreds of dollars. #4 Deal With Overflowing Closets Experts estimate we wear only 20% of our wardrobe. So why let that useless 80% take up so much storage space in your home?

Right-size your wardrobe now for tidier closets and faster dressing. Put the sentimental clothes you can’t bear to part with (your college sweatshirt that doesn’t fit anymore) and clothes you rarely use but still need (a suit, formalwear) in storage bins. Under-the-bed bins work.

Look for deals on storage items at Memorial Day sales.

KELLEY WALTERS is a Southern writer and editor. She focuses on interior design and home improvement at outlets from HGTV to Paintzen. She lives in Italy a month every year, drinking Negronis and writing in internet cafes.

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