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MLS # 08704282 - $469,000

FEATURED PROPERTY

This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath lakefront home in gated Lake Wildwood has everything you’ve dreamed of for your next lake house! With an open oor plan, the kitchen opens up into the great room featuring a gorgeous stone replace, vaulted pine ceilings and a superior waterview. This house is in a great location for both water frontage and location to the pool! Water frontage features a boat dock with lift, swim deck, lake shed, and steel seawall. Enjoy the sunset as you roast your marshmallows by the stone re pit outside the walkout basement. Home also has newer ooring (4 years) and new siding in 2022. Don’t miss out on what Lake Wildwood has to o er - 2 lakes great for shing and boating, 2 beaches, pool, marina, club house, multiple parks and pavilions and so much more. All o ers subject to Lake Wildwood rules, covenants, and rights of rst refusal.

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Don’t underestimate the value of curb appeal

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Secret keys to homeownership

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Did you know you can paint vinyl siding?

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two beaches

picnic areas

multiple parking areas

lodge available for events

two lakes great for fishing and boating

larger lake allows motorized boats & jet skis

marina

smaller lake for non-motorized boats

outdoor pool complex newly updated tennis court

both lakes stocked with fish

water views open floor plan stone fireplace vaulted pine ceilings screened porch walkout basement

A joint study from researchers at the University of Alabama and the University of Texas at Arlington found that curb appeal can have a significant impact when selling a home. That study, which examined Google Street View photos and sales data from more than 88,000 properties, found that homes with high curb appeal sold for an average of 7 percent more than similar homes with less invit-

ing exteriors. The study also revealed that, in slow markets with greater housing inventory, homes with high curb appeal sold for as much as 14 percent more than homes with uninviting exteriors. Homes defined as having high curb appeal for the study included those with features including well-maintained lawns and professional landscaping.

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Ladd-Extremely well kept 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with 3 car garage on 3 lots, privacy fenced back yard. #11772881 $179,900

DePue - Home with view of Lake DePue, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, heated front porch, partially finished basement. #11774849 $42,000

Spring Valley-Spacious 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath brick ranch home, walk out basement, 3 car garage. #11763671 $139,900

Spring Valley - Well cared for 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home, full basement, 2 car garage with storage. #11772590 $190,000

Peru -Corner lot with huge yard features 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, stone wood burning fireplace. #11759232 $149,900

Streator-Affordable 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, home on completely fenced double lot, covered porch. #11751073 $65,000

Peru-Exceptional find, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom ranch style home nestled in gorgeous private setting. #11749392 $395,000

LaSalle -Corner lot 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with 1 car detached garage, full basement. #11749267 $99,900

Peru-Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, open floor plan, 2 car attached garage in senior community. #11746506 $222,000

Arlington -Quality 4 bedroom, 4 bath custom built home on 4.12 acres, 2 car attached heated garage. #11739038 $690,000

Princeton-Historical 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath modernized home, tandem 2+ car heated garage. #11702246 $209,000

DePue -Charming 5 bedroom, 1.5 bath 4 square home on 31.86 acres, land is very scenic. #11700807 $344,900

Peru -Spacious, 2,000 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home, original woodwork, appliances included. #11679341 $129,995

Henry-Lovely, well cared for 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, covered concrete patio, cozy fire pit, shed. #11670632 $179,900

Wenona- Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath Farmhouse style home on nice lot with mature trees, 2 car garage. #11664195 $80,000

Peru- Move right in 4 bedroom, 1 bath home on large corner lot, 2 car attached garage. #11645611 $129,000

Jaimie Bazydlo Janet Benvenutti Nathan Byers Wendy Fulmer Robin Guerrero Pietro Alfano Chris Hopps

Kelli Geinosky

Large residential building lots starting at $19,900. Curb & gutters, city sewer & water available. Close to I-39! Lot size begins at .25 an acre & covenants are available. Call Garry Schroeder at 815-252-5854.

Ready to build, city sewer/water, curbs, sidewalks, underground utilities. Plat & restrictive covenants available, Peru school district. Starting at $95,000. Call Wendy Fulmer 815-252-8280 or Chris Hopps

AGRICULTURE LISTINGS

Barb Kuzma

Bonnie Lester

David Postula Garry Schroeder

Vincent Jessen

Jessica Jeffrey Gunnar Jauch

LaSalle-Well established restaurant/tavern with great clientele, extensive list of equipment included.

Utica- Currently home to Cajun Connection, large dining area, patio, porch and parking lot.

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COMMERCIAL LOT LISTINGS

LaSalle-Commercial/industrial lot in great location, lot is leveled, graded and graveled. .. #11760855 $69,000

Peru-Commercial building lot located in high traffic area with great visibility. ......... #11671042 ..... $150,000

Peru-Prime commercial lot, 79+/- acres with 2 entrances, close to Interstate 80 .. #11425902 ..... $650,000

Princeton-Cleared, level building site features 2.88 acres in business plaza .......... #10878168 ..... $300,000

Bob Huber

Carol Wlodarchak

TJ Templeton Amber Witek

Karen Yade Karen Zermeno Heidi Huber

Tom Guttilla

LaSalle-Property consists of 2 buildings, each 60’x150’, 1 building houses several rentals. #11761218 $799,000

Streator-Great investment, features store area, walk-in cooler, 2 bathrooms, office, and storage. #11713816 $124,900

LaSalle-Space consists of 12 offices, kitchen, bathroom, and huge conference, 3900 sq ft. #11760954 $4,800/month

#11609162 $599,000

Utica- Unlimited possibilities,

sq ft, commercial kitchen, great room, parking, storage. #11338122 $209,000

Princeton- Building with 3 commercial storefront, 3 apartments and full basement. #11225337 $215,000

Mark-High traffic exposure, spacious building, restaurant equipment included, plenty of parking. #11090721 $60,000

#11710340 $360,000

Secret keys to homeownership:

3 things you should know

(BPT) - Have you ever wished homeownership came with a user’s manual? There’s only so much you can prepare for, whether you’re buying your starter home, forever home - or something in between. It’s all too common to face unexpected expenses, including ongoing maintenance of your property with hidden added costs. In a new survey conducted in collaboration with OnePoll, TruGreen found that nearly half of homeowners (44%) invested more money in their home during the first year of homeownership than they expected.

To equip homeowners with more realistic expectations before purchasing a new home, TruGreen®, the nation’s leading lawn care provider, shares the top three lessons homeowners have learned.

before buying a home

1. HOME MAINTENANCE IS CRUCIAL - AND WILL COST YOU

No matter what type of home you buy - from fixer-uppers to move-in ready - you should expect some repairs and replacements, plus routine maintenance. While this will vary depending on your home’s age, size and condition, rest assured that most homes require regular care to help prevent long-term (and potentially expensive) damage.

So, how much maintenance is required when you purchase a home? In the survey, homeowners’ top expenses during their first year as a homeowner were appliance replacements (56%), exterior repairs such as windows (53%) and major repairs like roofing (52%). Furthermore, when prioritizing maintenance, homeowners mainly focused

on their home’s exterior, such as patios (42%) and their yard or lawn (39%).

Ensuring you have the means to handle unanticipated repairs and routine maintenance before you buy will help prevent financial stress down the road.

2. INVESTING IN YOUR PROPERTY TO CREATE A HOME

When you first move into your new house, don’t get discouraged if you don’t initially feel like you’re really “home.” The homeowners surveyed spent an average of two and a half years upgrading their homes before they were pleased with it. Despite the time and money they invested in the property - or perhaps because of it - nearly 71% of homeowners said they now feel like they’ve found their forever home.

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Your house is more than just a place to call home, it’s also an investment. And if it’s managed properly, your home can also provide a great return on investment.

3.THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SURPRISES - SO DON’T BE AFRAID TO CALL A PRO

Even the most prepared homebuyer will encounter surprise expenses after signing on the dotted line. According to the survey, the average homeowner has encountered about four surprises or unexpected costs within their first year of homeownership.

Beyond the surprise of unpredicted expenses, some of these tasks may be new and create challenges for homeowners to handle on their own. In fact, 62% would call a professional for a home improvement project, and nearly one-third of homeowners would hire a pro for home maintenance.

Handing maintenance or improvement projects to the pros can be a smart move to ensure the job will be done

well. It can prevent future problems and save time you’d rather spend enjoying your home. For example, hiring a professional service to handle your lawn care can allow for more free time to actually enjoy your outdoor space, while giving you a sense of pride in how great it looks.

“Buying a new home is a tremendous milestone that brings much to celebrate, but the new responsibilities of homeownership can also be stressful,” said Brian Feldman, senior director of technical operations at TruGreen.

“As a new homeowner, there’s no need to waste time figuring out the best ways to maintain your home. To help tackle what can seem like an ongoing to-do list, you should consider partnering with the professionals.”

If you’re like the 75% of homeowners surveyed who believe it’s important that their yard or home’s exterior looks impeccable, consider partnering with an outdoor expert such as TruGreen to make your lawn look great.

726 W. Saint Paul SPRING VALLEY $85,000

Did you know you can paint vinyl siding?

Vinyl siding is not something that many homeowners may consider painting, but it can be done. However, some contractors may not recommend it as the best option to overhaul a home. Painting siding means it will only be as durable as the paint used. It’s also essential to determine if painting vinyl will void any warranties. Wood or engineered wood or fiber cement siding tend to be better options than vinyl should you want to switch colors down the line. But vinyl siding can be painted if it is done right, and it can be an affordable way to change the look of a home without investing in new siding. According to Benjamin Moore Paints, vinyl siding that will be painted will need to be cleaned thor-

oughly, including the removal of any mildew, chalk or dirt, to enhance paint adhesion. Pitted or porous vinyl siding always must be primed, but others may not require priming. Choose an exterior paint designed for painting on vinyl. Benjamin Moore has a palette called Colors for Vinyl that can be used in select exterior paint lines. Two coats of paint are recommended. According to BobVila.com, paint for vinyl has acrylic and urethane resins that accommodate the expansion and contraction of vinyl and help the paint stick. Also, for the best results, the home improvement experts on the site advise painting when temperatures are mild and there is low relative humidity and an overcast sky.

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17160 Timber Dr, Sterling- $455,000 is beautiful brick home is located in a subdivision on 1.9 acre in the country. Features an open stairway in the formal entry way. is meticulously maintained 5 bedroom home has a gorgeous kitchen, dining room and living room. Call today for a showing! Realtor

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Cozy well maintained home located on 5.5 acres. A great place for horses. is home features a spacious living room area with replace, all appliances stay in this beautiful kitchen, fenced in backyard, and a 3 car attached garage. You’ll enjoy the front covered patio both morning and night, so bring your co ee or wine, and make this house your home.

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4 Beautiful lots on a corner in Amboy. is 1/5 story home has been completely remodeled. Features 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room with electric wall replace and rope lighting around crown molding, rst oor laundry, dream kitchen with garbage disposal, pantry and crown molding on ceiling, open room upstairs for enjoyment. 1 car detached garage, central air, heat, roof redone in 2019.

is ranch style home is ready for you to move into! Large back yard with concrete patio to entertain and relax by a re. Features include 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, all appliances stay, central air and heat,

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