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home of the week 2804 3rd Street, Sioux City, iA

$140,000 Move in ready, open plan home with enclosed front porch. 3 bedrooms with ceiling fans, 2 bath. Bedrooms upstairs have walk-in closets with Jack & Jill bathroom.

New kitchen, appliances, roof, plumbing and electric in 2014. New flooring 2019 in living/kitchen. Three seasons room. Large detached 2 car garage on a level lot with lots of extra parking. Partially fenced garden with enclosed area on front perfect for pets. Updated PEX plumbing. New AC in 2018, new water heater in 2016.

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OPEN SAT 6/1 11:00-12:00 AARON BIRCHER 102 LOGAN EMERSON, NE $74,900

OPEN SAT 6/1 12:00-1:00 BOB DAVIS 411 DOVER ST KINGSLEY, IA $219,900

OPEN SAT 6/1 2:30-3:30 NICKIE QUINN 610 S WASHINGTON REMSEN, IA $196,000

OPEN SUN 6/2 11:00-12:00 AARON BIRCHER 312 E 3RD KINGSLEY, IA $199,900

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OPEN SUN 6/2 12:30-1:30 BRENDA JANSSEN 24 40TH ST SIOUX CITY, IA $375,000

OPEN SUN 6/2 12:30-2:00 TERRI BOBIAN 200 PRAIRIE BLUFF DR SERGEANT BLUFF, IA $245,000

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HOUSE CALLS

Bank gets to see appraisal

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ear Edith: When we applied for a mortgage, the bank charged us for an appraisal.

They said EDITH it was so LANK they’d know how much it was safe to lend us. As the new owners of the house, we would like to see that appraisal. They say we can’t. But we paid for it. Do we have the right to see it? — L.R. Answer: When you apply for a loan, you pay for an appraisal and also for a credit check on yourself. Both of those are for the lending institution’s use. I expect you agreed somewhere that even though you paid for the documents, they belonged to your lender.

In the same fashion, borrowers often pay for a bank’s attorney, who represents the bank’s best interest rather than the borrowers’.

Most institutions feel that releasing appraisal and credit documents to interested parties — buyers, sellers, borrowers — is just asking for trouble.

Someone is sure to object to something. Nevertheless, one banker tells me that “if the buyer kicked and screamed and made enough fuss, we’d probably break down and send him a copy of the appraisal.”

So maybe you should try just asking.

costs and living there.

Now, we’ve received a notice that last year’s taxes were never paid. We sent a letter to him but got no response. The city says we owe taxes and penalties.

What do we do now? I now regret that we did not go through a lawyer for the closing. It was a cash deal, “as is.” — R.W. Answer: If it turned out the furnace didn’t work, you couldn’t expect the previous owner to pay for the repair. You bought the place “as is.” That means you promised to take the real estate along with any problems it had. Those unpaid taxes, whether you knew about them or not, were one of the problems.

You’re lucky if that’s the only problem you bought.

Without a legal search of title, how do you know for sure that the son really owned the place and had the right to sell it? Your ownership is only as good as his was. That’s something else that should have been legally checked out before you handed over the money.

You can take the problem to a lawyer now, but I think you’d better pay those taxes promptly to protect your own interests.

range? How large is the yard? Those are just a few of the factors to be considered.

You need advice from an agent familiar with sales in the area. Look for lawn signs within a few blocks and call the companies handling the house sales.

Most brokers are happy to discuss such matters at no obligation to you.

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Dear Edith: If a person is ready to sell a large paidfor home and purchase a smaller home at the same time, how is it done? I anticipate going through a real estate office.

How is the money handled in the selling and the buying?

Do they both happen at the same time?

It seems as if the money would be in limbo temporarily. Does a bank hold it meanwhile, or the real estate agent? Should the smaller home be ready for purchase prior to selling the larger home?

To me, this is a somewhat tricky situation. — I.B. Answer: Relax. Real estate brokers and lawyers arrange transactions like yours all the time, To Pool and they’ll know how to or Not to Pool write the contracts and Dear Edith: Is a semi-in- set things up so that everything dovetails. That’s the-ground pool an asset what you hire them for. in selling our house, or By the way, if you sell should we get rid of it first?

Owe the City the larger home first, the We are thinking of selling Back Taxes money isn’t in limbo; it within the next year, and belongs to you, though we are 60 years of age. — Dear Edith: We bought sometimes, you may let P.V. a house a year ago. The your closing agent hold it.

Answer: That largely owner died, and her son depends on your location. came from another state to take care of the funeral, Among other things, what Contact Edith Lank at www. askedith.com, at edithlank@ are your summers like? etc. Wanting to get back What shape is the pool in? aol.com or at 240 Heminghome fast, he offered us How many bedrooms does way Drive, Rochester NY the house, and we bought 14620. COPYRIGHT 2019 CREit. We have been paying the your house have? What’s ATORS.COM bills, taxes and remodeling the neighborhood price

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Manual cleansing seats require no electricity and can be easily installed on elongated or round-front toilets.

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uestion: Dear Ed: I’m thinking about switching my present toilet seat to a non-electric bidet seat. I don’t want to spend extra money on having a bidet seat connected to electricity ED DEL for warm water rinsing. Can GRANDE you please give me some information on these nonelectrical cleansing seats?

- Carol, Missouri Answer: Manual cleansing seats require no electricity and can be easily installed on elongated or round-front toilets. They connect to the toilet cold water supply line, so the rinsing water temperature depends on your plumbing system. If you have chilly cold water lines, take that into consideration.

A side mounted on/off control lever adjusts the angle and the water pressure of the spray wand, giving the user a customized wash. The spray wand also has a self-rinsing feature.

I also recommend a manual cleansing seat with extras like a slow-close lid and nonslip seat bumpers to keep you on the right track.

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HOMEADVISOR

How to ruin your floor in 6 easy steps

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loors get more abuse than just about any other surface in the home—and that’s just from normal wear and tear!

There are many JENNA additional things SCHUSTER that can cause them to deteriorate prematurely.

Prolong the life of your floors by avoiding these six common mistakes.

WEARING HIGH HEELS

Your high heels might be stylish, but they’re some of the worst offenders for ruining hardwood floors. The sharp point of the heel is known to dent wood—especially if it doesn’t have a rubber tip attached to the bottom. Instead of wearing them around the house, save your shoes for when you’re going out the door. If it’s too late and you’re already noticing damage, consult a professional about having your floors repaired.

NOT CLEANING REGULARLY No matter what kind of floor you have—wood, carpet or tile—be sure to clean it regularly. Grime, dirt and dust can be ground into your floor and cause damage over time. Not to mention, dirty floors are unsanitary and can reduce your indoor air quality. Be sure to mop hard surfaces regularly (without using too much water) and have a pro clean your carpet annually.

DAMAGE FROM SPILLS

If you’re known to spill frequently, be sure to clean things up right away. Prolonged exposure to something as harmless as water can cause warped wood, mildew and rot. And acidic liquids like tomato juice can stain floors and even harm the finish!

Some messes, like pet urine, will leave a lingering odor if not cleaned immediately.

LONG PET NAILS

As much as you love your

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Wait until the last minute to put on your high heels to prolong the life of your hardwood floors. furry friends, their nails could be causing a big issue for your flooring. Long pet nails and claws are known to scratch up floors and can wreck the finish over time.

Spend a bit here and there to have their nails trimmed and avoid a large refinishing project in the future.

Plus, your dogs and cats will thank you for the pedicures— nails that are too long are bad for their paws.

MAKING THE WRONG FURNITURE DECISIONS Your furniture is having a bigger impact on your flooring than you think! Be sure to stick pads on the bottom of your chair, table and couch legs to protect from scratches. And if you have an office chair with wheels, keep it off the hardwood flooring—place a mat underneath it instead. Also, consider rotating the location of your furniture now and then.

This should change the location of heavily trafficked areas, and slow normal wear and tear.

NOT USING A DOORMAT

Placing a doormat in your entryways helps to collect dirt and grime before they hit the floor.

Not to mention, these mats are an attractive addition to any home!

Look for some that match your decor and place them around to protect the floor. Consider investing in rugs and hallway

runners as well. Play around with placement and see how much benefit these coverings can offer your floors!

Jenna Schuster is a reporter for HomeAdvisor, an online marketplace connecting homeowners with trusted service professionals to complete home projects. Visit HomeAdvisor.com ©2019 HomeAdvisorVisit HomeAdvisor at www.

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ASK ANGIE’S LIST

How should I wash my windows?

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nce you’ve finished your spring cleaning and start looking outside for the sunny season, you may notice your windows PAUL F. P. need a good cleanPOGUE ing inside and out. Professionals recommend cleaning your windows at least once per year, if not twice. Window washing can be a DIY job, but you can save a lot of hassle by hiring a pro, particularly if you have a taller house.

DIY WINDOW CLEANING

Paper or microfiber cloths do the best job cleaning glass. Certain wood rags made specifically for the task are also good. Avoid plain, cotton rags or towels, which will leave lint behind. (Old newspapers will also work wonders on your glass!

Just look out for ink on your hands.)

Store-bought spray chemicals work quite well and don’t require special mixing. If you’d prefer to make your own, try mixing one cup of rubbing alcohol, 1 cup of water and a tablespoon of vinegar.

Straight ammonia can clean up cloudy glass. However, take care never to mix it with vinegar, and don’t use ammonia on stained glass or leaded windows.

Hot soapy water can also clean glass. Rinse it with water afterwards to remove the soap residue.

A splash of vinegar in the water will add a lovely shine.

Here’s a hint to get rid of streaks: go up and down on one side of the glass, and side-to-side on the other. This will help you determine where the streaks are.

If you have tilt-in windows, you’re in luck; you can clean both sides from inside the house. Otherwise you’ll need to head outside for half the job. If you have second-story windows, telescoping tools can help you clean without using a ladder.

If you use a ladder, work with a buddy to stabilize the ladder while you clean.

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You can clean windows yourself, but a professional window cleaner saves time and can handle the exterior safely.

dows is a messy, inconvenient job, and you may not want to deal with it. And if you need to use a ladder to reach high windows, that adds safety concerns. In these events, you can hire a professional window washer to take care of it.

Pro washers can also identify HIRING A WINDOW CLEANER problems such as sashes painted Even under the best of circum- shut, poorly fitting screens, or stances, cleaning exterior win- wood rot. They can save a big

expense later on by catching the problem early. Pros also have expert tools for complicated jobs.

Most areas don’t license window cleaners, so carefully interview a cleaner to make sure you’re getting the best possible pro. Ask for references, and check them.

Most window cleaners charge by the number of windows, though

some charge by the hour. On average, cleaning a whole house’s complement of windows will cost around $200.

If you hire a pro, make sure the company is insured because a lot of window washing involves ladders, safety harnesses and scaffolding. Precautions and proper insurance and bonding are essential to ensure every-

one’s protection.

Paul F. P. Pogue is a reporter for Angie’s List, a trusted provider of local consumer reviews and an online marketplace of services from top-rated providers. Visit AngiesList.com. ©2019 Ask Angie’s List Visit Ask Angie’s List at www.angieslist.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Winter damage caused by a variety of factors

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uestion: Apparently the polar vortex last winter killed several of my trees and shrubs. I had carefully selected the plants based on the hardiness zone maps in plant catalogs and JEFF on plant tags. I know it was RUGG cold, but shouldn’t the plants have done better?

Some of the trees were planted five to 10 years ago, but some of the shrubs were planted last summer and fall.

Answer: There are a lot of factors to look at when trying to determine why plants die over the winter. These include the coldest temperature; the change in temperatures over a short time; the genetics of the plant; the growth phase of the plant; wind; microclimate in the landscape; soil moisture; soil depth; plant cell anti-freeze; timing of fall pruning; and more.

Let’s consider the hardiness map first. The maps are based on and illustrate the AVERAGE lowest winter temperatures during the few years in which the temperature data was recorded. The coldest temperatures from each year in the data set are recorded and then averaged. If you want to base your plant choices (especially long-term plants such as trees) on the map, you need to choose plants rated for a hardiness zone or two colder than where you live.

A bigger problem for many plants wasn’t the record cold of the polar vortex but the fluctuation in temperatures between the fall and early spring. A plant that is exposed to a warm day or two will start to break out of dormancy. Then when the cold temperatures return, they don’t have to be extremely cold for it to cause damage.

Plants are very diverse organisms, but in our landscapes, we often have only a few cultivars. Cultivars are clones, so they are genetically identical. If one plant is going to be harmed by the cold, then so are all the rest. Even with the lack of diversity, some plants or branches on an otherwise dead plant are still alive. They survived the record cold and could be used to make a new clone that is more tolerant of the cold than the old cultivar.

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FEATUREDHOmEs 524 Monterey Trl, D. Dunes • $759,000

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621 Fawn Hollow, D. Dunes • $379,995 Brand new open concept ranch home in a great Dakota Dunes location.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, oversized 3 stall garage, & a basement FULL of potential!

8 Red Fox Run • $414,950

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Ranch home with super views, 5 bedrooms on 1.07 acres, In ground Pool.

OpEN SUNDAY 3:00-4:00 Open Saturday 2-3 & Sunday 1-2

Very well maintained home in a quiet South Sioux City neighborhood.

2 generous-sized bedrooms, 1.5 baths, & a finished basement.

4812 Lorraine Ave. • $207,995 This Morningside split-level has 3 beds, 3 baths, & a 2 car tuck-under garage. Finished basement with wood burning fireplace.

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6541 Palm Valley Drive • $399,950

604 Stagecoach, SSc • $165,000 Open Saturday 11-12 & Sunday 12-1

Handcrafted features: woodwork to the spectacular wood floors.

5 large bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 fireplaces.

Beautifully landscaped yard and a 2 car garage.

603 courtright St, Mapleton • $200,000

pending

4014 norMandy • $239,000

Very well-cared for ranch home with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms in the Woodbury Heights neighborhood. With a large, open floor plan, including a great eat-in kitchen with sliding doors to the back deck, this house is ready to be called ‘home!’

This 4 bed, 3.5 bath home sits on a beautiful 5.87 acres & featured a walk-out basement level.

Fantastic Ranch 4 bedrooms, each with baths and WIC, triple car garage, open concept.

700 4th St. Loft 403 • $189,995 A modern 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom corner loft in the Stifel Nicolaus building.

This 1400+ sq. ft. loft has an open concept living space & an 18 ft. granite island in the kitchen! Access to workout facility and the city sky walk.

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1897 Elk Creek Rd, Sgt. Bluff • $699,995 525 Lakeshore Dr, McCook Lake • $385,000 Unbelievable acreage with a meticulously Rare 2.5 premium lots on McCook Lake. maintained home! 6 beds, 6 baths, walk-out House on one lot with 3 beds, 1 bath & a lower level, 3 garage stalls with workshop, & walk-out basement.

2 acres of land with mature trees.

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322 Lakeshore Dr, McCook Lake • $149,995 Very nice open concept duplex located on a cul-de-sac in McCook Lake - with no association dues! 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, & a great concrete patio in the backyard!

1121 S. Helen St. • $132,995 3 bed, 1 bath updated Morningside home. Finished dormer, detached garage, & a private backyard.

pending

1819 120th St, JackSon • $365,000

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United Real Estate Solutions Parade of Homes!

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804 E. St. Andrews Cir, Dak. Dunes $459,000 Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 Chuck Burnett 712-251-0829

222 Ester St, Ponca $220,000 Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 Nick Tramp 402-660-4686

56690 877 Rd, Coleridge $185,000 Saturday 1:30 - 2:30 Nick Tramp 402-660-4686

604 Stagecoach Rd, S. Sioux City $165,000 Saturday 2:00 - 3:00 Mike Wojcik 712-251-1798

603 Courtright St, Mapleton $200,000 Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 Mike Wojcik 712-251-1798

2432 Mohawk Dr. $279,900 Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 Anne Danielson 712-251-5242

33375 E. Loop Rd. $389,000 Saturday 1:00 - 2:00 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

4703 Old Lakeport Rd. $295,000 Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576

5000 Ravine Park Ln. $349,000 Saturday 1:30 - 2:30 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576

2420 S. Lemon St. $140,000 Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576

2707 Home St. $96,500 Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 Peggy Christensen 712-251-2308

4023 Capitol St. $214,900 Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

Open HOuses sunday June 2, 2019

JUNE 1 & 2, 2019 AND REGISTER FOR A 302 Jones St. Suite 100 Sioux City, IA 51101 712-226-6000 1-800-420-4635

1913 Dakota Ave So. Sioux City, NE 68776 402-494-2031 1-800-420-4635

400 Gold Circle Suite 120 Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 605-217-4663 1-800-420-4635

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621 Fawn Hollow, Dak. Dunes $379,995 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Bob Patton 712-490-8734

524 Monterey Trl, Dak. Dunes $759,000 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Barb Kimmel 712-251-4053

936 Wynstone Dr, Jefferson $515,000 Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 Tonya Vakulskas 712-899-6328

625 E. Pinehurst Trl, Dak. Dunes $400,000 Sunday 3:30 - 4:30 Joe Krage 712-251-4030

604 Stagecoach Rd, S. Sioux City $165,000 Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 Judy Clayton 712-251-6271

1761 260th Ave. #34, Spirit Lake $109,000 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Jeff Nelson 712-490-4130

603 Courtright St, Mapleton $200,000 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Christina Hafezi 712-389-0646

2167 Old Hwy 141, Bronson $389,000 Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

411 Baywood Dr, Sgt. Bluff $279,900 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Anne Danielson 712-251-5242

1314 Clairmont Cir, Sgt. Bluff $350,000 Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 Joe Krage 712-251-4030

323 SE 1st St. #2, Le Mars $119,900 Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 Gayle Miille 712-251-6178

3470 Lindenwood St. $429,000 Sunday 12:00 - 1:30 Lee Quade 712-898-1606

3600 Dupont St. $135,000 Sunday 12:30 - 1:30 Paula Brown 712-223-1016

52 McDonald Dr. $300,000 Sunday 12:30 - 1:30 Joe Krage 712-251-4030

2432 Mohawk Dr. $279,900 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Hank Baker 712-490-6621

320 Maplewood Pl. $339,900 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Bob Patton 712-490-8734

8 Red Fox Run $414,950 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Barb Kimmel 712-251-4053

2910 Jennings St. $174,950 Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 Patti Robinson 712-301-9355

2426 Mohawk Dr. $249,950 Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 Paula Brown 712-223-1016

701 Deerfield Dr. $347,000 Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

4703 Old Lakeport Rd. $295,000 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576

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3121 Orleans Ave. $162,000 Sunday 12:30 - 1:30 Patti Robinson 712-301-9355

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6541 Palm Valley Dr. $399,950 Sunday 3:00 - 4:00 Barb Kimmel 712-251-4053

1412 S. St. Aubin St. $129,900 Sunday 12:30 - 1:30 Gayle Miille 712-251-6178

1806 W. 14th St. $94,000 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Thomas Marx 712-522-9030

4136 Hickory Ln. $225,000 Sunday 1:00 - 2:30 Scott Miller 712-251-2121

4801 Malloy Rd. $245,000 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Dave Pepin 712-635-5945

Considering a real estate career?

4109 Sherwood Ter. $245,000 Sunday 1:15 - 2:15 Peggy Christensen 712-251-2308

4023 Capitol St. $214,900 Sunday 4:00 - 5:00 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

5000 Ravine Park Ln. $349,000 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576

2724 S. Cedar St. $139,950 Sunday 3:30 - 4:30 Paula Brown 712-223-1016

6413 Golf View Pl. $299,950 Sunday 3:00 - 4:00 Jeff Nelson 712-490-4130

Just enter the listing number you see here in the keyword section of the search screen on UnitedRealEstateSolutions.com.

Contact Kristie VerMulm 712-226-6071 or go to UnitedSimulator.com

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United Real Estate Solutions Parade of Homes!

STOP BY ANY UNITED REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS OPEN HOUSE ON

Open HOuses saturday June 1, 2019

804 E. St. Andrews Cir, Dak. Dunes $459,000 Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 Chuck Burnett 712-251-0829

222 Ester St, Ponca $220,000 Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 Nick Tramp 402-660-4686

56690 877 Rd, Coleridge $185,000 Saturday 1:30 - 2:30 Nick Tramp 402-660-4686

604 Stagecoach Rd, S. Sioux City $165,000 Saturday 2:00 - 3:00 Mike Wojcik 712-251-1798

603 Courtright St, Mapleton $200,000 Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 Mike Wojcik 712-251-1798

2432 Mohawk Dr. $279,900 Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 Anne Danielson 712-251-5242

33375 E. Loop Rd. $389,000 Saturday 1:00 - 2:00 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

4703 Old Lakeport Rd. $295,000 Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576

5000 Ravine Park Ln. $349,000 Saturday 1:30 - 2:30 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576

2420 S. Lemon St. $140,000 Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576

2707 Home St. $96,500 Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 Peggy Christensen 712-251-2308

4023 Capitol St. $214,900 Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

Open HOuses sunday June 2, 2019

JUNE 1 & 2, 2019 AND REGISTER FOR A 302 Jones St. Suite 100 Sioux City, IA 51101 712-226-6000 1-800-420-4635

1913 Dakota Ave So. Sioux City, NE 68776 402-494-2031 1-800-420-4635

400 Gold Circle Suite 120 Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 605-217-4663 1-800-420-4635

CHANCE TO WIN A TOSHIBA 55 INCH CLASS 4K ULTRA HD LED TELEVISION (RULES & CONDITIONS APPLY)

Licensed in IA, NE, SD A proud member of

621 Fawn Hollow, Dak. Dunes $379,995 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Bob Patton 712-490-8734

524 Monterey Trl, Dak. Dunes $759,000 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Barb Kimmel 712-251-4053

936 Wynstone Dr, Jefferson $515,000 Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 Tonya Vakulskas 712-899-6328

625 E. Pinehurst Trl, Dak. Dunes $400,000 Sunday 3:30 - 4:30 Joe Krage 712-251-4030

604 Stagecoach Rd, S. Sioux City $165,000 Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 Judy Clayton 712-251-6271

1761 260th Ave. #34, Spirit Lake $109,000 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Jeff Nelson 712-490-4130

603 Courtright St, Mapleton $200,000 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Christina Hafezi 712-389-0646

2167 Old Hwy 141, Bronson $389,000 Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

411 Baywood Dr, Sgt. Bluff $279,900 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Anne Danielson 712-251-5242

1314 Clairmont Cir, Sgt. Bluff $350,000 Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 Joe Krage 712-251-4030

323 SE 1st St. #2, Le Mars $119,900 Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 Gayle Miille 712-251-6178

3470 Lindenwood St. $429,000 Sunday 12:00 - 1:30 Lee Quade 712-898-1606

3600 Dupont St. $135,000 Sunday 12:30 - 1:30 Paula Brown 712-223-1016

52 McDonald Dr. $300,000 Sunday 12:30 - 1:30 Joe Krage 712-251-4030

2432 Mohawk Dr. $279,900 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Hank Baker 712-490-6621

320 Maplewood Pl. $339,900 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Bob Patton 712-490-8734

8 Red Fox Run $414,950 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Barb Kimmel 712-251-4053

2910 Jennings St. $174,950 Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 Patti Robinson 712-301-9355

2426 Mohawk Dr. $249,950 Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 Paula Brown 712-223-1016

701 Deerfield Dr. $347,000 Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

4703 Old Lakeport Rd. $295,000 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576

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3121 Orleans Ave. $162,000 Sunday 12:30 - 1:30 Patti Robinson 712-301-9355

See Rules & Disclaimer for United Real Estate Solutions, Inc. Parade of Homes Open House Event Giveaway

Looking for rentals?

Contact Beau Braunger United Management, LLC

712-226-6000

6541 Palm Valley Dr. $399,950 Sunday 3:00 - 4:00 Barb Kimmel 712-251-4053

1412 S. St. Aubin St. $129,900 Sunday 12:30 - 1:30 Gayle Miille 712-251-6178

1806 W. 14th St. $94,000 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Thomas Marx 712-522-9030

4136 Hickory Ln. $225,000 Sunday 1:00 - 2:30 Scott Miller 712-251-2121

4801 Malloy Rd. $245,000 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Dave Pepin 712-635-5945

Considering a real estate career?

4109 Sherwood Ter. $245,000 Sunday 1:15 - 2:15 Peggy Christensen 712-251-2308

4023 Capitol St. $214,900 Sunday 4:00 - 5:00 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

5000 Ravine Park Ln. $349,000 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576

2724 S. Cedar St. $139,950 Sunday 3:30 - 4:30 Paula Brown 712-223-1016

6413 Golf View Pl. $299,950 Sunday 3:00 - 4:00 Jeff Nelson 712-490-4130

Just enter the listing number you see here in the keyword section of the search screen on UnitedRealEstateSolutions.com.

Contact Kristie VerMulm 712-226-6071 or go to UnitedSimulator.com

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4703 Old Lakeport Rd, Sioux City • $295,000 Outstanding walk out ranch with large fenced back yard & updates galore! Great open concept with vaulted living room with gas fireplace, open to large eat-in kitchen. Sliders to an unbelievable large deck. Large finished family room down stairs walks out to great fenced back yard with brick patio, fire pit, & newer shed. Main floor laundry. New shingles, gutters, deck, garage door, fence, & fire pit. Newer kitchen appliances. Over sized heated 2 car garage.

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Tile a kitchen countertop backsplash ‌D ear James: The area of the wall behind the countertop always gets messy, and the paint gets stained. I have seen some decorative tiled ones. Will tile hold up well there, and is this a simple do-it-yourJAMES self project? — Randi H. DULLEY Dear Randi: The answer to both of your questions is yes. This area of the wall is called a backsplash in the industry. If you do much cooking and baking, no matter how careful you are, it will get splashed with foods and liquids. Even though you try to clean it each time, wall paint is just not designed to resist staining.

In addition to just trying to keep the backsplash looking clean and bright, finishing it with tile can give your kitchen a newly remodeled appearance. The backsplash is often low under a window over the sink, but in other areas, such as the range, it can be quite high. This allows you to let your creative juices flow and plan a unique tile pattern and color scheme.

The first step is to decide if you prefer glazed or tumbled tile, which has a dull

surface and irregular edges. Tumbled tile has a rustic yet soft appearance. Glazed tile, with its glossy surface and regular edges, is easier to work with if you are not familiar with tiling projects.

Spend some time going through kitchen magazines to get some design ideas. Some of the more ornate designs may require the cutting of some of the tiles, but don’t let this frighten you off. Tile cutters make the job simple. Select various colors that complement and contrast with the countertop and the cabinets.

Patterns with various sizes of tiles always look good. On the areas under the cabinets, a narrow border around the larger tiles will give it a finished appearance. On the taller area over the range, a more ornate pattern, such as a diamond, with the same border will become a focal point.

When you have decided on a pattern, draw it on a large piece of cardboard cut to the precise size of the backsplash. You might think drawing it on the actual wall would be easier, but it is difficult to dry fit the tile pieces. Also, it may be difficult to

see the pattern through the mastic.

Once your pattern is drawn on the cardboard, dry fit all the pieces together. Plan on leaving a narrow grouting gap between the pieces if you are using regular glazed tiles. When using tumbled tiles, leave a larger gap between them because of the irregular edges.

Spread the mastic on the wall. When using dark tiles, any mastic will work well.

When using lighter-colored tiles, select a white mastic, which will not show through or create spots on the tiles. For a professional appearance, put a little extra mastic on the back of the border tiles so they extend out a little further than the others.

If you are using glossy glazed tiles, you can grout the gaps after the mastic has set up per the manufacturer’s instructions.

For tumbled tile with a dull surface, applying a sealer now will make it easier to wipe off the excess grout material. Once the grout has cured with either type of tile, apply sealer over the entire surface to algreen Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45244 or visit www. make sure the grout is well sealed. dulley.com.

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Prune spring-blooming trees after they bloom

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uestion: In last week’s article, you commented that one of the factors of plant deaths over the winter is the timing of fall pruning. I thought we were supposed to prune our trees and shrubs in the fall: Can you go into more detail on when we are to prune trees and shrubs?

JEFF Answer: Since we are RUGG still in spring, let’s start there. We prefer to prune spring-blooming trees and shrubs in the first few weeks to two months after they bloom. We can prune them while they are blooming, and in some cases, a few branches can be pruned early to allow the flowers to open up indoors in a vase.

The reason we prune at this time is that these plants develop their flower buds in the summer and fall. Any pruning in the fall or winter will cut off next spring’s flower buds.

Plants, such as lilacs, that have flower buds on the ends of their branches can lose all their flower buds if pruned in the fall.

The exception to this spring pruning is fruit trees. We want to encourage growth on some branches and not others to maximize fruit production, so most fruit tree pruning is done in late winter, just before spring growth.

Some summer-blooming plants bloom

on branches produced the previous year and are best pruned after blooming. Some hydrangeas and clematis fit in this category.

Other summer bloomers produce flowers on new branches that grew during the spring.

They can be pruned right after blooming or during the winter and even early spring, since all of the new growths will produce flowers.

Fall-blooming trees and shrubs produce flowers on new growths and can also be pruned in the winter and early spring, as all of the new growths will produce flowers.

During the spring and summer, plants produce many chemicals, including sugars and carbohydrates, that are consumed during the winter and used to start next spring’s growth. Fall pruning that removes larger branches takes away these stores of plant food.

During the fall, plants stop producing chemicals and start storing them, about six to eight weeks before the average killing frost. The plant is going into what appears to be a rest period, but it is still actively moving chemicals from the leaves into branches and roots. The woody tissue in the branches must mature and harden before a frost arrives.

Pruning during this time can cause the plant to begin growing again to replace the

missing branches. The new growth will be too tender to survive freezing weather. Cold weather will prevent the plant from healing the wounds.

Even if the pruned plant doesn’t send out new growths, it may not properly move from the rest stage into a dormant state. If it isn’t dormant when the coldest temperatures arrive, the plant may lose branches or the entire top may die.

Once plants are dormant, they cannot begin growing again until specific environmental conditions are met. For some plants, a specific length of dryness or darkness must be met. For the plants we are talking about, specific amounts of cold are required. This is called a plant’s chilling requirement. It is actually a bit complicated, but one method of measuring a chilling requirement is simply to total the number of hours below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once a plant has met the chilling requirement to break dormancy, it can begin growing in the spring. Warm winter days above 60 F are great for humans and show a promise of spring, but a plant that has met its chilling requirement may begin to grow a little on that day. If the next night or following days are very cold, the plant will not go back into dormancy and it can have freeze damage.

Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@greenerview.com.

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newly listed directory Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2, 2019 ADDRESS

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1501 S. Rustin

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$125,000

CENTURY 21 ProLink

Allison Salmon

712-389-1855

3511 Wanamaker

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Custom designed home on .41 acre golf course lot with great west views. 20 x 46 saltwater pool. Walkout.

$700,000

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712-522-9030

4136 Hickory Lane

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$225,000

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3011 Nebraska St

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Bring outdoors in with tasteful taxidermy

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can remember entering my in-laws’ den in Virginia nearly 20 years ago, and I was aghast at the many antlers that hung in the den walls. Of course, I was informed with great pride from my father-in-law that this was only some of the ones that his wife would allow him to hang from his lifelong hunting in the woods. He then proceeded to tell me there were many more in his garage and I could take as many as I wanted for any of JOSEPH PUBILLONES my decorating projects.

I politely changed the subject to the old car that had not seen the light of day in several decades. Whew ... saved by my quick thinking from that one.

As we visited other relatives, I saw some antlers, but scarier were the heads of deer and other animals from the wilderness. Some were on mounts on the wall. Others, such as small birds (they might have been quail) and a ferocious looking cat, were encased in a glass container much like an aquarium but without the water. I wondered almost out loud how they could even sleep in a house full of dead animals. Where did this decorating trend begin and why?

Taxidermy, it seems, originated in England and France during the early 19th century, and by the 1880s, the fad came to the United States. During the Victorian era, it was commonplace for those with affluence to commemorate a particularly good outing or catch by preserving such creatures using embalming techniques that included sawdust, rags and the use of arsenic for preservation.

As crazy as it seems, even royal pets were guaranteed afterlife and were embalmed to be placed near their favorite resting place in the royal residences.

Of course, down south, in places such as Florida, New Orleans, Texas and California, who hasn’t seen sailfish, tarpon and even alligators on the wall of a lanai or your favorite seafood restaurant? In today’s world, I believe taxidermy almost always inappropriate, except for in museums or other places where the study of animals is conducted. Animal rights aside, bringing nature into the decorating realm has been happening for centuries. Once upon a time, animal pelts were hung from walls for thermal insulation. Later, pelts were used to cover furniture for their long-lasting quality. Leather is still used today for

furniture and even automobile seating for its durable and supple nature.

Animal lovers and evolved hunters can still bring the outdoors in. In most home decor stores, you can now find decor inspired by taxidermy, manufactured from wood, paper, ceramics, acrylic and even glass. Area rugs, carpet and fabrics are available in all sorts of animal prints and patterns to replace the poaching of animal skins.

One final word of advice when decorating with real or faux taxidermy: steer away from certain rooms. Who really wants to eat or anything else when being stared at by a dead animal? Keep away from placing mounts in dining rooms, kitchens and, while we’re at it, bathrooms and bedrooms, too. Follow my advice toward tasteful taxidermy and you’ll avoid scaring your visitors.

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Real estate brokers can help coordinate the move

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ear Edith: Please give me an idea of how to coordinate the sale of my present home with the move-in date EDITH for my new LANK home. We have a tentative date of August 2019 for the new house’s completion. — M. H. Answer: Real estate brokers can help dovetail the two transactions. If you don’t already know which firm you’ll use to market your present home, your builder may have names they can suggest.

In some circumstances, a developer will not start construction until you have an accepted offer on your present house.

It’s a simple matter to put provisions in both the sale and purchase contracts to

ensure you won’t be caught with nowhere to live, or, on the other hand, you may find yourselves stuck with two monthly payments. Your attorney and the broker can explain how it’s usually accomplished.

some places, people don’t use attorneys for residential real estate. In those locations, legal safeguards for buyers are built into the process somewhere. You’re safe following community practice.

And yet, if I were buying Lawyer Not Required anywhere, I’d retain my own Dear Edith: I am waiting attorney no matter what they for approval from the De- told me about local customs. partment of Veterans Affairs in regard to buying a home Sons Are Co-Owners out West — a new home to Dear Edith: When my wife be built. The mortgage com- died, I transferred my home pany, broker and the VA all into three names includsay a lawyer is not necessary ing my two sons and myto complete the sale. Is this self. I plan to sell the home true? — O. Q. at a profit of approximately Answer: No law says you $150,000 over what I paid for must employ a lawyer when it. Will I be allowed the home buying real estate. That’s sellers’ income tax exemptrue everywhere. tion? I am 73 years old. — I. B. Beyond that, local custom Answer: If your sons are varies from state to state. In co-owners of your house, the

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Assuming they don’t live with you, your sons will owe tax on the other two-thirds.

Consult an accountant immediately, but I doubt there’s much you can do at this point.

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phase before growing again, if the weather lets them.

If the weather gets too cool, the plant will go into a dormant stage. Plants in the resting stage are not as resistant to the cold and can be harmed in the fall and early winter — long before the damage is noticed in the spring. Plants coming out of dormancy too early in the spring can be harmed because they are losing their resistance to cold.

Frozen ground will not let plants retrieve water. Wind can dry out the leaves on evergreens and the buds and stems of deciduous plants.

With no water available, the leaves, buds and stems die.

public records of the county Information on where the property is lo- Foreclosure cated. If you do want a copy, get in touch with the county Dear Edith: Do you have a clerk’s office. publication entailing what happens to a person when their house goes into foreWants Uneventful closure? — X. Closing Answer: No, but I know Dear Edith: My wife and that if you’re facing forecloI plan to pay off the existing sure, you should have a lawbalance owed on our home. It yer’s guidance through the is a land contract. What steps whole mess. If you can, sell should we take to ensure the the house on the open martransfer of ownership is legal ket — quickly — rather than go through foreclosure. and uneventful? — A. Q. Answer: Legal and unIf it is priced low enough eventful — a good descrip- for a quick sale, sometimes tion of the closing everyone your real estate broker can always hopes for. get the lender to hold off for To take care of the com- a few months. plexities involved in settling Even if you lose money your land contract, by all on the sale, you’re better off means, put the matter in the than incurring the legal exhands of an attorney — and penses and credit problems one who specializes in res- that follow foreclosure. idential real estate. If you don’t know how to locate Contact Edith Lank at www. such a lawyer, ask a cou- askedith.com, at edithlank@aol. ple of real estate brokers for com or at 240 Hemingway Drive, suggestions. They know who Rochester NY 14620. COPYRIGHT 2019 CREATORS.COM specializes.

Deeper topsoil holds more water below the frost line and can help plants to get water until the soil freezes too deep.

Plants growing in the shelter of buildings, fences and evergreen trees may experience warmer temperatures, less wind and more water. Unfortunately, these seemingly protected plants may not go dormant when they should and can be harmed by fluctuating temperatures.

Dormant plants have chemicals that they use as anti-freeze to keep the water inside and between the cells from freezing. Plants that are exposed to warm temperatures will begin to break dormancy. The sunny side of a plant can warm up a lot, even on cold winter days.

Hold your hand up toward the sun and you will feel the warmth. Then, nighttime temperatures drop too low for the plant, and the warm plant areas get too cold and freeze. You will often see winter damage on the southwest side of the plant, as that area faces the warm winter sun and experiences the most temperature fluctuation.

Damage first occurs on flower buds, leaf buds and small branches, followed by trunks next. Damage will occur on the plant parts most exposed to the cold, wind and winter sun. Branches near the ground that are protected by snow may not show any damage at all.

Roots are the hardiest and may survive and send out new growth in the spring.

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Wedding season: Going off registry ‌W

edding season is upon us—that time from early spring to early fall where it seems like your refrigerator is completely covered in save the dates (I just returned from San Diego, where I was a bridesmaid for a good friend’s big day—congrats to Emily and Adrian!).

This means beautiful KATIE LAUGHRIDGE new dresses, fabulous memories with my family and friends and a huge to-do list of wedding present buying.

There’s always that question: “Is it all right to buy off-registry?” I say of course. I enjoy buying both from registries and spoiling couples with PHOTOS BY HANDOUT/TNS‌ something they might not be expecting.

When looking for gifts, I try to find Adding a few simple design elements like a tropical tray, faux floral bunch and a fresh linen unique items I think the couple wouldn’t napkin can take your side table from functional to fun. necessarily think to buy themselves. I ©2019 Tribune Content Agency, LLC have a couple go-to items I’ve found to Keep it cozy Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. be well received over the years. You can Sometimes simple is better. After find them in any price range. planning and throwing a wedding, there is nothing better than some rest and relaxation with your new spouse. To Think about the bling enhance the snuggling experience, a Nothing kills newlywed bliss like luxurious throw and heavenly candle are someone losing a new ring. It took my necessities. These items are perfect to husband a while to get used to wearing present in a cute bundle or basket and a ring, but even as a practiced jewelry can be monogrammed for an extra perwearer, I am sometimes guilty of forsonal touch. getting my ring on the vanity. Gifting a beautiful tray and stylish ring box is a great way to help a couple avoid this sit- Stylish stationary uation. I especially love antique-inspired Once the wedding is over, the bride ring boxes—there is just something roand groom get to tackle the fun task of mantic about them. present and card opening, followed by the less fun task of thank-you notes. To assist in both, gifting a letter opening set Table set for two is helpful when opening their new goodYes, dishes aren’t a groundbreakies and makes for a beautiful addition to ing wedding gift suggestion. However, their desktop. I love using letter sets as couples often register for whole sets for decor—they’re functional and pretty. To everyday meals. I love to gift a specialty pair with the kit, a fabulous stationary set for two that can be used during special date nights, anniversaries or anytime set is a great way to give them a head start on thank-you notes. they have something to celebrate toIf you take one thing from this, I hope gether. Since you are only setting the table for two, you can go big on the touches it is to have fun with the gift-buying process. In the end, the best thing you can that make a gift like this so fun. give to a newlywed couple is your support. I hope everyone has a lovely time Make it personal this season enjoying the flowers, beauty I love gifting personalized items, esand love that comes with it. pecially to new couples. One I find especially meaningful for a newly married Adapted from nellhills.com. Katie couple is a monogrammed pillow. Not Laughridge is the owner of Kansas City inteonly does it look stunning in their living rior design destination Nell Hill’s. For more room or bedroom, but there is a certain information, contact Katie at Katie@nellhills. thrill that comes with seeing your new, com. combined initials embroidered.

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Is your home getting too smart for you?

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ometimes I think we are living in the futuristic era of the Jetsons. At other times, it’s George Orwell’s “1984.” A recent online search for an office coffee maker literally put me over the edge. I like all the fancy coffee concoctions made by hipster handlebar mustachioed baristas as much as anyone. Of course, I love the foamy cream with the heart-shaped caramel drizzle, but what that has done to the JOSEPH PUBILLONES coffee makers is beyond my comprehension. Now there are capsules, large and small, of every flavor imaginable, machines that make coffee short or long and accompanying equipment to make milk frothy hot or cold. Oh, the possibilities!

Some newer homes are now considered “smart.” These are homes often with automated doorbells with cameras. Their climate can be controlled with a tap of your phone. Coffee can be started so it is ready by the time you wake up, and mu-

sic and information can be commanded out of thin air by speaking loudly so that a home-automating apparatus can execute online searches and get your favorite tunes playing at your whim. Rosie the robot has been replaced by a small round disc that vacuums on a regular basis without even being asked. But how much technology is too much?

Of course, our desire is to keep up with the latest innovations. Many of you who are of a certain age may remember the 1960s television cabinets that came with built-in speakers, a record player on one side and a bar cabinet on the other, the 1970s beds that had speakers on the headboards and a slot for your 8-track tapes or the massaging beds that made you feel like hurling — especially after dinner and a couple of cocktails.

Today’s furniture makers have taken notice and have begun to incorporate technology in ways never before imaginable. Beds can be made softer or firmer according to your sleeping habits and try to adjust themselves to whether you snore or not. The newest selections of sofas and comfortable chairs for family rooms are equipped with USB ports for recharging your tablets, laptops and phones. Recently, there are even wallpapers woven with LED lights in them and fiber-optic fabrics that can change colors at your desire.

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I enjoy the novelty of these innovations as much as any consumer, but knowing how quickly technologies change nowadays, I’d think really hard before spending any significant amount of money on any of these trendy items. There are some innovations that work really well, such as those that turn lights on and off, as well as surveillance and security systems that allow you to see what is going on in and around your home for protection. But sometimes, your home may be getting too smart. As a matter of fact, the other day, I was just thinking out loud and the home-automating apparatus that sometimes goes by a single name answered me back. Talk about creepy.

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A Realtor with CENTURY 21 ProLink How long have you been a Realtor?

Since March 2018 Where are you from?

I was raised on a farm outside of Hawarden, Iowa. I have been in Sioux City since 1985.

Why did you choose to be a Realtor?

I enjoy helping people. It is a perfect blend of office work, being out with people, and being creative and organized.

What is your favorite house style?

Modern Craftsman

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Raising my children and seeing the amazing adults they have become What was your childhood nickname?

Mom called me “Tooty” and Dad called me his “Right Hand Man.” What is your favorite music genre?

Christian music – some of my favorite songs are “The Prayer,” “Redeemed,” and “It Is Well with My Soul.” I also like Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor (Op. 28 No. 4) - I love it when my daughter plays it on the piano.

What’s your favorite meal?

Seafood mac and cheese, salad and bread at Minerva’s

What is your favorite holiday, and why?

July 4th – I love the hot weather, getting together with family and shooting fireworks.

If you could only take 3 items to a desert island, what would they be?

Cellphone, solar charger and Bing Bars

What is the best concert/show/ entertainment you’ve ever been to?

3. Journey at Hard Rock June 2017 2. Mercy Me in Orange City in June 2008 1. Any concert or show my kids were in

When you’re not at the office, where can people find you?

At home or doing something with my husband and kids What was your first car?

1977 Chevy Nova – It was green and was named Frog. I had a small stuffed frog in the back window.

Who would play you in a movie?

Julia Roberts

What was your worst/best job?

Worst job: Bookkeeper at a local business Best job: Realtor

Who’s your favorite actress?

Reese Witherspoon

If you could have dinner with any three people, dead or alive, who would they be?

My mom and dad, and my grandpa I never met

Android or iPhone?

Android

If you were an animal, what would it be?

Horse What’s your hidden talent?

I am a pretty good singer.

What is one of your favorite quotes?

“You Got This!” I tell my loved ones this all the time.

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4:00-5:00 4023 Capitol St .......................................................... $214,900 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

le MarS, ia Century 21 Prolink

12:00-4:00 34743 C30 ............................................................... $699,950 Julie Hurt/Jim Gergeni 712-540-7757/712-253-2007 12:30-1:30 1535 Schafer Ave SE ................................................. $459,000 Minda Kincaid 712-540-3287 1:00-2:00 414 Plymouth St SE ...................................................... $232,500 Kylie Petty 712-540-9109 2:00-3:00 1501 Central Ave SW.................................................. $262,900 Minda Kincaid 712-540-3287 2:30-3:30 1555 2nd Ave SE ........................................................ $405,000 Julie Hurt 712-540-7757

united real eState SolutionS

2:30-3:30 323 SE 1st St. #2 ........................................................ $119,900 Gayle Miille 712-251-6178

MorningSide Century 21 Prolink

1:00-2:00 2000 S. Rustin St ......................................................... $150,000 Priscilla Andersen 712-253-7580 1:00-2:00 2804 3rd St................................................................. $140,000 Denise Philpotts 712-202-4141 2:00-3:00 5370 Overlook Ln........................................................ $231,950 Christine Stultz 712-898-8230

united real eState SolutionS

12:00-1:00 4703 Old Lakeport Rd ............................................... $295,000 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576 12:30-1:30 3121 Orleans Ave ..................................................... $162,000 Patti Robinson 712-301-9355 12:30-1:30 1412 S. St. Aubin St ................................................. $129,900 Gayle Miille 712-251-6178 1:00-2:30 4136 Hickory Ln .......................................................... $225,000 Scott Miller 712-251-2121 1:15-2:15 4109 Sherwood Ter .................................................... $245,000 Peggy Christensen 712-251-2308 1:30-2:30 5000 Ravine Park Ln ................................................... $349,000 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576 3:30-4:30 2724 S. Cedar St......................................................... $139,950 Paula Brown 712-223-1016

north Side Century 21 Prolink

12:00-1:00 2619 E. Solway ........................................................ $359,500 Chad Gritzmaker 712-898-0432 12:30-1:30 24 40th St ................................................................ $375,000 Brenda Janssen 712-540-1478 1:00-2:00 405 W. 45th St............................................................ $465,000 Nickie Quinn 712-281-2268 1:30-2:30 2112 Jackson St .......................................................... $194,500 Chad Gritzmaker 712-898-0432 2:30-4:00 204 W 33rd................................................................ $239,500 Lisa Sissel 712-253-6313

nexthoMe triState

1:00-2:00 4800 Country Club ...................................................... $235,000 Duster Hoffman 712-281-9704

realty one grouP regenCy

1:00-2:00 41 Perry Lane ............................................................. $124,900 Amy Kakacek 712-333-1111 1:30-2:30 2315 Summit St .......................................................... $165,900 Amy Kakacek 712-333-1111

united real eState SolutionS

12:00-1:30 3470 Lindenwood St ................................................. $429,000 Lee Quade 712-898-1606 12:30-1:30 3600 Dupont St ........................................................ $135,000 Paula Brown 712-223-1016 12:30-1:30 52 McDonald Dr ....................................................... $300,000 Joe Krage 712-251-4030 1:30-2:30 2432 Mohawk Dr ........................................................ $279,900 Hank Baker 712-490-6621 1:30-2:30 320 Maplewood Pl ...................................................... $339,900 Bob Patton 712-490-8734 1:30-2:30 8 Red Fox Run ............................................................ $414,950 Barb Kimmel 712-251-4053 2:00-3:00 2910 Jennings St ........................................................ $174,950

Patti Robinson 712-301-9355 2:00-3:00 2426 Mohawk Dr ....................................................... $249,950 Paula Brown 712-223-1016 2:30-3:30 701 Deerfield Dr ......................................................... $347,000 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

riverSide united real eState SolutionS

12:00-1:00 4801 Malloy Rd ........................................................ $245,000 Dave Pepin 712-635-5945

Sergeant Bluff, ia Century 21 Prolink

12:30-2:00 200 Prairie Bluff Dr .................................................... $245,000 Terri Bobian 712-899-5203 12:30-2:00 306 Prairie Bluff Dr .................................................... $259,000 Lisa Sissel 712-253-6313 1:30-2:30 511 Jace Rd ................................................................ $349,900 Rob Valdovinos 712-259-0038 2:30-3:30 600 Jace Rd ............................................................... $379,000 Nickie Quinn 712-281-2268

united real eState SolutionS

1:30-2:30 411 Baywood Dr ........................................................ $279,900 Anne Danielson 712-251-5242 2:00-3:00 1314 Clairmont Cir ..................................................... $350,000 Joe Krage 712-251-4030

So. Sioux City & Surrounding, ne Century 21 Prolink

1:00-2:30 315 W Bluff St, Ponca ................................................. $257,000 Shirley Patrick 712-490-2371 1:00-3:00 302 Ridge Loop, Crofton .............................................. $525,000 Barbie Albenesius 712-253-7707

united real eState SolutionS

1:00-2:00 604 Stagecoach Rd ..................................................... $165,000 Judy Clayton 712-251-6271

Surrounding area, ia Century 21 Prolink

11:00-12:00 312 E 3rd, Kingsley ................................................. $199,900 Aaron Bircher 712-212-7553 12:00-1:00 411 Dover St, Kingsley ............................................... $219,900 Bob Davis 712-266-6569 1:00-2:00 1154 Hwy 141, Mapleton ............................................ $264,900 Aaron Bircher 712-212-7553

nexthoMe triState

2:30-3:30 1312 Pearl St, Onawa ................................................. $209,000 Vicki Kollbaum 712-251-0951

united real eState SolutionS

12:00-1:00 1761 260th Ave. #34, Spirit Lake .............................. $109,000 Jeff Nelson 712-490-4130 12:00-1:00 603 Courtright St, Mapleton ...................................... $200,000 Christina Hafezi 712-389-0646 1:00-2:00 2167 Old Hwy 141, Bronson ....................................... $389,000 Liz Deurloo 712-490-5141

Woodland realty

1:00-2:00 320 Rutland, Kingsley .................................................. $142,000 Jennifer Small 712-490-7786

WeSt Side united real eState SolutionS

1:30-2:30 1806 W. 14th St ........................................................... $94,000 Thomas Marx 712-522-9030

WhiSPering Creek Century 21 Prolink

12:00-1:00 6343 Tiger Drive ....................................................... $344,900 Kyle Uhl 712-880-1321 12:00-1:00 6530 Palm Valley ...................................................... $575,000 Barb Maxon 712-253-3647 12:00-1:00 6340 Tiger Drive ....................................................... $384,900 Rob Valdovinos 712-259-0038 1:30-2:30 6323 Tiger Drive ......................................................... $349,900 Kyle Uhl 712-880-1321

united real eState SolutionS

3:00-4:00 6413 Golf View Pl ...................................................... $299,950 Jeff Nelson 712-490-4130 3:00-4:00 6541 Palm Valley Dr ................................................... $399,950 Barb Kimmel 712-251-4053