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2621 Plaza DriveHighland, IL
(618) 654-1234(800) 314-6862
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
2205 State Route 157Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-2278(800) 338-3401
530 Edwardsville RoadTroy, IL
(618) 667-3404(800) 342-1411
5502 N. St. Rt. 159, EdwardsvilleElegant custom designed 7
bedroom/10 bath home.$7,250,000
2324-2328 Washington Ave., Granite City2 brick quadplexes, great investment.
$149,900
553 Cora Avenue, Livingston4 bedroom/3 bath on corner lot
with many features.$149,900
1140 E. Leonard, StauntonCompletely redone 2 bedroom
on corner lot.$98,500
220 Livingstone Ave., LivingstonWell maintained 3 bedroom
with oversized garage.$59,900
674 Maple St., LivingstonSpectacular well maintained
3 bedroom.$147,900
19476 Streeb Lane, Staunton3 bedroom/2 bath nestled on
wooded lot.$194,500
102 Suzanne Court, EdwardsvilleCustom built 4 bedroom/4 bat.
Agent Owned.$509,000
2456 Benton, Granite City3 bedroom remodeled home.
New windows/doors.$70,000
829 S. Hibbard St., StauntonUpdated open 3 bedroom/2 bath
with 3.5 car garage.$106,500
212 S. Main Street, Caseyville2 bedroom on huge lot with
beautiful view.$85,000
6221 Timberwolfe Dr., Glen Carbon5 bedroom/5 bath stunner.
Must See!$379,000
207 7th Street, Benld1 bedroom/1 bath.
2 homes for the price of one!$29,900
1308 Seminary, AltonPerfect family home with
3 bedrooms/1 bath.$65,000
1216 S. Hackman, StauntonExcellent location
with high traffic count.$155,000
105 Woods Mill Dr., StauntonUpdated 3 bedroom/2 bath
ranch.$147,500
19583 Streeb Lane, Staunton3 bedroom/2 bath on
7.76 acres +/-.$159,900
3469 Vicksburg, Edwardsville4 bedroom/4 bath home with
inground pool.$349,000
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2621 Plaza DriveHighland, IL
(618) 654-1234(800) 314-6862
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
2205 State Route 157Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-2278(800) 338-3401
530 Edwardsville RoadTroy, IL
(618) 667-3404(800) 342-1411
15 Dunlap Cove, Edwardsville4 BR/4 BA
with open floor plan$250,000
25 Riviera Drive, Granite City3 bedroom/2 bath home
with many features.$115,000
626 Grandview Dr., Edwardsville3 bedroom one owner home
filled with love!$177,500
404 S. 2nd St., BenldSpacious 3 bedroom/3 bath
with covered deck.$109,900
7041 Stallion Dr., Edwardsville4 bedroom/3 bath 2 story
with inviting porch.$234,500
605 E. Chestnut, Gillespie2 bedroom,
home remodeling started.$29,900
1329 Old Trenton Rd., HighlandImpeccably Maintained/Lovingly Restored
5BR on 2+ ac on park-like setting.$500,000
1062 Rinderer Rd., HighlandCharming 3BR on 5+ ac with
additional outbuildings. Immaculate!$215,000
405 E. Alton St., MarineCountry living on edge of town,
4 BR with upgrades on 1 acre +/-.$180,000
55 Memorial Court, HighlandEnjoy life in this updated, brick 3BR. Lots of storage & workshop on LL.
$169,000
630 Jason Lane, GreenvilleNice 3BR "Stick-built" home with
acreage and rental property.$143,900
2 Robin Court, HighlandBeautifully landscaped & well cared
for 3BR, 2BA walkout w/updates.$142,900
2 Hickory Dr., Highland4 bedroom, 3 bath in
beautiful wooded setting.$217,500
215 Baneberry, HighlandNice features in this 4 BR!
Convenient 2nd floor laundry!$209,000
270 Cox Monument Ave., PocahontasHighland School District.
4BR country home on 1 acre +/-.$184,900
138 Forest Haven Dr., TrentonWow! Built To Impress! 3BR, 4BA
offers quality & luxury!$450,000
923 Virginia Dr., MarineImmaculate 4BR on wooded and
rolling 2 ac +/-.$310,000
155 Sunfish Dr., HighlandEnjoy a back lawn lakeview! 4BR, 2BA with full walkout
$220,000
406 S. Washington, Bunker Hill3 BR/2.5 BA with
2 car detached garage.$146,000
919 N. Easton, StauntonMove in ready!
4 bedroom/2 bath.$159,900
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2621 Plaza DriveHighland, IL
(618) 654-1234(800) 314-6862
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
2205 State Route 157Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-2278(800) 338-3401
530 Edwardsville RoadTroy, IL
(618) 667-3404(800) 342-1411
4101 Highland Rd., Fairview Hgts.Spacious well kept 4 BR with
double lot on cul-de-sac street.$115,000
1325B Poplar St., HighlandEspecially nice 2 BR Condo
close to school.$110,000
820 Simpson St., PocahontasUpdated in every way! 4 BR/main
floor laundry/corner lot.$109,000
415 Laurel St., HighlandSpacious 3 BR with updates.
NICE!$105,000
801 13th St., Highland2 bedroom, 1 bath
with attached garage.$97,000
1102 Main St., Keyesport1994 double wide 3 BR Mobile
with numerous updates.$89,900
703 4th St., Unit D, HighlandNewer flooring throughout! 2BR
Condo w/deck & covered parking.$88,900
1109 17th St., HighlandGreat Location & affordable priced
3 BR "fixer upper".$59,500
305 E. Clay, TroyNice 2 bedroom/2 bath home.
Open living area.$109,900
412 Camelot, CollinsvilleDoll House! 3 bedroom/3 bath
with finished basement.$152,500
203 A&B Camelot, TroyVery nice duplex w/new siding, fencing, flooring, & appliances.
$147,000
1121 Clay St., CollinsvilleA real classic home with over 4000 sq. ft. Park-like setting.
$244,000
2615 Plaza Dr., HighlandExcellent Access/Retail Commercial
Space, 3 to 5 Yr. Lease Term Preferred. Broker Owned.
$1,600/Month
120 Steven, TroyGreat opportunity short-sale. 4 BR/3BA move-in condition.
$169,900
779 Troy O'Fallon Rd., Troy3 bedroom/3 bath brick home with
sunroom on 1.7 acres.$197,900
2565 Ivy Lane, Granite City4 BR, 2 BA. Fenced yard. Large
storage area in basement.$86,100
2637D Villa Park Dr., HighlandCharming 2BR Condo! Cathedral ceilings,
washer/dryer hookup, tilt-in windows.$79,900
7224 Renken Rd., DorseyAdorable 2 BR! Wonderfully
remodeled & beautifully priced!$75,000
1023 N. 5th St., BellevilleBeautiful 3 BR, 3 BA brick home. Awesome
features & detached brick 2 car garage.$127,000
526 W. Dolphin Dr., HighlandWell taken care of 2 BR, 3 BA.
Great Starter!$122,900
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2621 Plaza DriveHighland, IL
(618) 654-1234(800) 314-6862
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
2205 State Route 157Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-2278(800) 338-3401
530 Edwardsville RoadTroy, IL
(618) 667-3404(800) 342-1411
108 Windsor, TroySpectacular 1 1/2 story 5BR custom
home, finished w/o. 3 car garage.$430,000
131 Stonebriar, TroyOpen spacious 2 story w/4BR/3BA just painted, new carpet.
$200,000
6 Stonebrooke, TroyAffordably priced 3 bedroom,
2 bath ranch. Troy School District.$158,900
108 Sundown Ridge, MaryvilleSpacious 2 story neutral decor, vaulted
ceiling, updated kit., finished bsmt.$203,900
4610 S. St. Rt. 159, Glen CarbonPrime office location on busy
major highway.$250,000
6807 Quail Walk, Edwardsville2 story home w/2 1/2 BAs, full bsmt,
landscaped yard, & 2 car garage.$185,000
208 Montgomery, Troy3 BR with lots of charm. New BA,
newer 2 car garage. Covered patio.$119,000
6950 Gushing Springs, Edw.All brick ranch on 3.5 acres.
Move-in ready.$219,900
2 Sugar Creek Ln., Edw.4 BR luxury home on 1.5 acres
with media room & finished bsmt.$550,000
1501 Malia, St. JacobGorgeous custom 1 1/2 story, 5BR, 3BA,
oak cabinets & floors. 3 car garage.$479,900
218 E. Market, TroyNicely updated 3BR/2BA home w/fenced yard. Conveniently located.
$149,000
9017 E. Kirsch, TroyBeautiful 5BR/4BA custom ranch on
2.27 acres w/upgrades. Triad Schools.$323,900
704 Dolphin Dr., HighlandAll brick 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch
in the heart of town.$124,900
105 A Auburn Ct., HighlandUnique Quality Built 3BR/3BA Villa. Agent related to seller.
$148,000
440 Wilson Park Ln., Granite City2BR/2BA home with 2 car garage.
Won't last long.$95,000
209 Mirabeau, Highland3 bedroom, 3 bath new
construction with 3 car garage.$220,000
3055 Keebler, CollinsvilleCustom 4 bedroom home on 1.5 +/- acres. 4 car garage.
$345,000
6 Gail, CollinsvilleWonderful opportunity to buy new quality const. 3 bedroom, 2 bath.
$145,000
748 Boulevard De Cannes, Edw.Nice 3BR/3BA Bi-level w/spacious open floor plan.
$158,900
111 Weston, TroyAll brick home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, basement, 4 car garage.
$187,000
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EDWARDSVILLE, IL 618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236O'FALLON/SHILOH, IL 618-628-2400 • 866-522-2234
REMODELED inside and out with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, new above ground pool, and 3 acres with pond! $420,000 Edwardsville PR9463
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
EXCITING NEW floor plan in Ebbets Field! 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 fireplaces & finished LL. $479,900 Edwardsville PR9526
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN! Atrium ranch with 4 bedroom, 3 baths, wet bar & gas fireplace. Corner lot! $319,900 Edwardsville PR9540
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
ATRIUM RANCH with finished walk-out LL, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, stainless steel appliances & fireplace! $329,900 Edwardsville PR9393
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
BETTER THAN NEW! Atrium ranch with open floor plan & upgrades galore! $179,900 Worden PR9698
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
LARGE RANCH with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished LL, huge yard next to Maryville Park. $189,900 Maryville PR9523
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
SPACIOUS & INVITING! 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 1.5 story with 4 car garage is amazing! $449,000Edwardsville PR9801
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
MICHELLE HEINLEIN
(618) 781-2322
www.michelleheinlein.com
WARM & INVITING "new" floor plan, 5 bedroom, 5 baths, finished W/O, & incredible details! $579,900 Edwardsville PR9867
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
LAKEFRONT HOME with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, screened porch, 2 fireplaces & numerous upgrades. $435,000 Edwardsville PR9899
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
LARGE TRADITIONAL 2 story with 5 bed-rooms, 4 baths, 2 fireplaces, finished walkout & enormous yard! $300,000 Glen Carbon PR9932
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
CHARMING & COMFORTABLE 2 story with 3 BRs/3 BAs, finished LL, large lot w/deck & more! $235,000 Glen Carbon PR9892
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
NEW PRICE!
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EDWARDSVILLE, IL 618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236O'FALLON/SHILOH, IL 618-628-2400 • 866-522-2234
SPLIT-LEVEL with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large yard, has newer roof, HVAC & gutters. $134,900Glen Carbon PR9642
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
RENOVATION & ADDITION down to the studs & trusses!!! Huge 2+ car garage. $109,000 Edwardsville PR9565
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
ALL BRICK TOWNHOUSE with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, private patio, on cul-de-sac, near SIUE. $109,900 Glen Carbon PR9836
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
BUNGALOW-ST YLE near Historic Glen Carbon with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and many updates. $114,900 Glen Carbon PR9917
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
BARRY MAULDEN
(618)779-4755
www.BarryMaulden.com
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to own or buy as investment! 3 bedroom, 1 bath & near SIUE $72,900 Edwardsville PR9422
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
ATRIUM RANCH 4 bedrom, 3 bath with sun room, plus finshed lookout LL with FR, bedroom & bath. $418,000 Edwardsville PR9871
VICKI LOWRY (618) 741-7178
2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS with 2 lots and upgrades including HVAC, windows, baths. $93,000 Collinsville PR9978
SHEILA COX (618) 593-7355
EXTRAORDINARY renovated pre-Civil War on 32 acres, stocked lake. Main floor master. Edwardsville Schools. $669,000 Worden PR9697
KAREN CURRIER (618) 616-6891
GREAT WALKOU T HOME AT A GREAT PRICE! Beautiful wood flooring, 4BR, 4BA, 3 car garage, large wooded lot & fenced backyard. Numerous upgrade. $269,500 Edwardsville PR9974
KAREN CURRIER (618) 616-6891
SPACIOUS & ON 2.25 +/- ACRES! 3 BR, 3.5 BA, walk-in closets, great kitchen, LL finished & 3 car garage. $245,000 Highland PR9872
KAREN CURRIER (618) 616-6891
BREATHTAKING VIEW OF 9TH GREEN AT FOX CREEK GOLF COURSE! Gorgeous custom built ranch! $465,000 Edwardsville PR32516
JEANETTE HOLDER (618) 531-3309
NEW PRICE!
NEW PRICE! NEW PRICE!
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EDWARDSVILLE, IL 618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236GRANITE CITY, IL 618-931-2711O'FALLON/SHILOH, IL 618-628-2400 • 866-522-2234
MITCHELL AREA! Quick access to I-270 or I-255. 3 bedrooms 2 bath, lots of updates, deck & fenced yard. $80,000 Granite City PR9941
LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372
LARRYCOOPER
(618)971-9036
www.LarryCooperRealtor.com
"GiGi"VIRTA
(618)781-6875
LOCATION! Ranch close to schools, YMCA, shopping, 3 BR, 3 bath, hardwood floors. $254,000 Edwardsville PR9898
LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036
UPDATED WITH RURAL SETTING. On large lot near SIUE, extra 2-car detached garage. $164,900 Edwardsville PR9887
JUDY CONNOLLY (618) 830-9899"GiGi" VIRTA (618) 781-6875
JUDYCONNOLLY
(618)830-9899
WALKOUT, family room, open floorplan. Three full baths, den, private back yard. $217,000 Collinsville PR9962
"GiGi" VIRTA (618) 781-6875JUDY CONNOLLY (618) 830-9899
TAKE A LOOK NOW! Cleaned out, cleaned up, and fresh paint. Fireplace, 2 bedrooms, & on a deep lot. $85,000 Collinsville PR9888
LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036
LOT OF HOUSE FOR THE MONE Y! Extensively rehabbed in 2008. Easy interstate access. $62.500 Caseyville PR9880
LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036
Deborah Ahrens, CRS, ABRCertified Residential SpecialistAccredited Buyers Representative
“FOR ALL YOURREAL ESTATE NEEDS,
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FREE Market Analysis
ELEGANT OLD WORLD CHARM! Turn Of The Century Beauty, plus much more. $212,100 Edwardsville PR9911
DEBORAH AHRENS (618) 604-4924
FABULOUS LARGE LOT w/mature trees has spacious 4 bedroom with newer flooring & updated baths. $129,900 Edwardsville PR9651
DEBORAH AHRENS (618) 604-4924
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(ARA) - In a perfect world, no one would ever have to face the challenge of trying to sell a house when there’s snow on the ground and the trees are bare. In reality, people have to sell and buy homes throughout the year.
While winter may not be the optimum season to showcase your landscaping, there is one improvement you can make that will help you boost your home’s outdoor appeal no matter what the season: a deck.
When potential buyers visit your home in winter, they might not be able to envision how green and lovely your backyard will look come spring. But they will be able to see with their own eyes the square footage that a deck adds to the home’s living space.
Decks, patios, sunrooms and porches have always been popu-lar with home buyers, but real estate agents say that too often those spaces are neglected or not used to their best advantage. Yet outdoor improvements like a deck can significantly enhance your home’s value and appeal. In fact, at the time of resale, a deck will recoup, on average, about 73 percent of the original cost of building it, according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report.
“Anything that adds living space adds value, and the least expensive way to gain space is to build a deck or turn the one you have into an outdoor room by staging it so that it flows seam-lessly with the rest of the house,” says Mary Beth Harrison of The Harrison Group, a Dallas-based real estate agency. “A great deck
can set your home apart from others with the same interior floor plan or square footage, and deck additions typically add value when it comes time to sell.”
The cooler temperatures of fall and early winter make the sea-son a great time to add a deck to your home. Or, if you already have a deck, you can enhance its appeal by adding simple touches and accessories.
A bonus space - for example, a tiny deck or rarely used bal-cony off a master bedroom - can be transformed into a romantic getaway by staging it with cozy, cushioned seating and a raised firepit. You can safeguard your deck and add designer style with Latitudes deck stones, 16-inch interlocking square tiles made of natural slate or granite. Deck stones can provide an effective fire barrier that’s an asset under firepits or grills, or when used to create an outdoor kitchen.
Lighting is another way to boost appeal. LED deck lighting kits, like those offered by Deckorators, are both practical and visually appealing. Adding lighting to a deck can be an impor-tant safety feature, and also helps create a warm, welcoming mood for evening entertaining.
Another improvement that speaks to both safety and visual appeal are deck railings. Decorative railings with ornate balus-ters, post cap and postcovers can give virtually any wood or composite lumber deck a distinctive look for a modest invest-ment.
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A beautiful deck can enhance the value of your home.
Decks a factor in home sales
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1324 Troy RoadEdwardsville, IL 62025
(618)656-90111-800-882-3934
3049 Godfrey Rd.Godfrey, IL 62035
618-466-1513
58 Airport PlazaBethalto, IL 62010
618-377-2112
donwhITEhEAd
home:(618)
288-5578
Cell:(618)
954-8000
REdUCEd To onLy $20,000. 2 - 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Units. This is an investor’s dream with a little TLC this property could be a money maker. Previously rented for $450 per unit. Being sold AS-IS.
BECKy GRoVES (618) 917-6984
2149 dELmAR, GRAnITE CITyonLy $20,000 mLS#4004680
ToTALLy REdonE on ThE InSIdE, everything is new from the front porch to the stackable W/D. The list goes on and on... Call Becky for a complete list today! This one will not last long! Agent Owned.
BECKy GRoVES (618) 917-6984
231 S. 13Th STREET, wood RIVERREdUCEd To $64,900 mLS#4011301
TARA BARBER
Cell:(618)
410-3840BEAUTIfULLy REmodELEd ThRoUGhoUT oVER ThEPAST 6 yEARS. 3BR, 2 BA, Corner wood burning FP. New flooring throughout. Private large Master Suite w/sitting area. Deck, Privacy fenced yard w/swing set. Must see!
TARA BARBER (618) 410-3840
1837 ESIC dRIVE, EdwARdSVILLE$157,500 mLS#4010245
TARAwESSEL-RIGGS
CELL:(618)
580-7470
KEVInhUELSmAnn
Cell:(618)
581-3211
TRAdITIonAL VILLA located in a gated neighborhood with 9’ lookout full basement, 3 BR, 3 BA, over 2400 sg ft and 2 car attached garage.
BoB RohRKASTE (618) 920-2562
22 EAGLE CoURT, EdwARdSVILLEREdUCEd To $199,900 mLS#4007332
ChARmInG, SPACIoUS, CLEAn, UPdATEd & moVEIn REAdy! 4 BR home, in the desirable LeClaire area, is one block from the lake & close to schools. Open kitchen & LR, deck & patio, privately fenced yard. Freshly painted one car garage, original hardwood floors, newer carpet, water heater 2008, energy efficient AC/furnace 2011 & newer windows. Don’t wait, call for your showing today!
TARA wESSEL-RIGGS (618) 580-7470
1208 mAdISon AVE., EdwARdSVILLE$154,900 mLS#4010368
274 STETSon dRIVE, hAmEL$214,900 mLS#4002050
nEw ConSTRUCTIon: Split B/R floor plan w/vaulted & tray ceilings, 9’ walls in look out basement, master bath w/garden tub & 4’ shower, large walk-in closets, gas fireplace, 3 car insulate garage, main floor laundry & maple cabinets,
don whITEhEAd (618) 954-8000 or (618) 288-5578
216 nICoLE CoURT, GLEn CARBon$269,900 mLS#4004074
BEAUTIfUL CUSTom BUILT 2 SToRy in a private subdivision. Updated & move in ready. 4 BR, 4 BA, hardwood floors, kitchen has custom oak cabinets. Bay windows in FR & bkfast area. LL recreation room, 1/2 BA & FP. Fenced rear lawn w/large covered deck overlooking 32’ x 16’ in ground pool. Landscaped & established lawn gives this home great curb appeal.don whITEhEAd (618) 954-8000 or (618) 288-5578
425 CooK AVEnUE, hAmEL$225,000 mLS#4012613
ImPRESSIVE ~ New construction offers open floor plan w/over 1700 sgft above grade. Hardwood floors, Generously sized BRs w/Master+ suite, Main floor laundry, LL ready to finish, 3 car garage finished w/decorative doors & openers in place. A must see!!
KEVIn hUELSmAnn (618) 581-3211
123 E. wILLow BEnd, GLEn CARBon$234,900 mLS#4009966
mUCh To offER... Well designed 1 1/2 story has main floor Master Suite, 2 story FR w/masonry FP, formal DR & Breakfast area off kitchen. Upper 3 BRs w/walk-in closets & Full BA. LL kitchenette, BA and large FR. Party size deck w/ pool and hot tub.
KEVIn hUELSmAnn (618) 581-3211
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1324 Troy RoadEdwardsville, IL 62025
(618)656-90111-800-882-3934
3049 Godfrey Rd.Godfrey, IL 62035
618-466-1513
58 Airport PlazaBethalto, IL 62010
618-377-2112
CounTRy LIvInG AT ITs BEsT! Close to interstate & town in a quiet country setting. You must view the interior of this well thought out custom home. Very spacious & tastefully decorated rooms. 4 BR, 5 BA, 2 FP, Over 5200 sq ft & 3 car garage. Plenty of room outside for family fun & gardening. This home is being sold under its appraised value!
7407 ConnER LAnE, EDWARDsvILLE$399,000 MLs#4004673
Enjoy CounTRy LIvInG on ThE LAkE with your own private end of the cul-de-sac setting. Ample room in the walkout LL for extended family or entertaining. Open floor plan offers large rooms & cathedral ceilings. Enjoy quiet evenings on the large rear deck overlooking the lake.
1602 WAIkIkI DRIvE, WoRDEn$239,900 MLs#4011888
LovELy ToTALLy REhABBED hoME WITh nEWEvERyThInG! Carpet, kitchen cabinets, counter top, doors, roof, HVAC and more! Just move right in! Spacious back yard for entertaining, family fun and gardening. Priced to sell ~ schedule your showing today!
629 hILLsIDE, BEThALToREDuCED To $89,900 MLs#4010766
shELLy AnD GARy nIEMEIERCall them with your
Buying or selling needs!(618) 781-3857 oR (618) 781-3814
Don’T MIss ThIs oPPoRTunITy! 3 BR, 2 BA w/extra lot & new 12 x 24 storage shed. Super clean & ready to move in... The LL is plumbed for another bath & would be a perfect place to finish into a large family room. Quiet well kept neighborhood. Come see this home for yourself!
423 DonnEWALD, WoRDEn$170,000 MLs#4012788
MovE-In READy spacious 2 BR & 2 BA home on quiet street close to community park & pool. This home is maintenance free & has been well kept. Excellent opportunity for those just starting out or a buyer that wants to downsize!
80 shERIDAn, BEThALTo$89,900 MLs#4012580
sECLuDED CounTRy sETTInG - great property for recreational activities. This maintenance free home is situated on a 5 acre wooded lot. There’s a wood burning furnace to keep the heating cost low. 3 BR, 4 BA, LL offers bonus space that is partially finished and 2 car garage.
6968 GushInG sPRInGs, EDW.REDuCED To $199,900 MLs#2904360
BEAuTIfuL RoLLInG ACREAGE just north of Alhambra offers a 5 +/- acre shared lake w/easy access to IL Rt 140 & I55. This land is currently in agricultural production. This would be an ideal spot to build your dream home. This land offers income with the 17 +/- tillable acres.
7037 MEIER LAnE, ALhAMBRA$170,000 MLs#4011081
BusInEss/WAREhousE sPACE includes 4 buildings and is great storage space with endless business opportunities! Agent Owned. Contact Gary to discuss all the details!
509 n. WAshInGTon, BunkER hILL$79,900 MLs#4012939
Cozy 1 sToRy fRAME hoME offers large kitchen w/separate DR. Large LR w/stone gas FP. Laundry hook-ups on the main floor, oak hardwood flooring under the carpet throughout most of the main floor. Fenced side & back yard. The property consists of 2 parcels. Seller will sell the extra lot separately.
3207 fRAnoR, ALTonREDuCED To $19,900 MLs#4005697
TERRIfIC BusInEss oPPoRTunITy was formerly Landreth Lumber Company. Tons of storage opportunities, retail space + office space. Buildings include 70x96 2 story retail office bldg. (2) open front bldgs 25 x 120 and a 36 x 75 open front bldg. Great traffic flow. Agent owned.
511 n. WAshInGTon, BunkER hILL$129,900 MLs#4002479
AWEsoME fuTuRE BuILDInG sITE 3.27 +/- acres features mature shade trees. Surrounded by trees & creek. Easy access to I-255. 2 story home has a newer roof, 200 amp electric, natural gas, in need of updates & is being sold in “AS IS” condition.
1712 sEILER RoAD, ALTon$49,000 MLs#4012940
3 ConnECTED BuILDInGs foR 1 MonEy. Occupy 1 or 2 units & rent out the others. Bldg 1, formerly Pumps & Things main showroom & office offers 1/2 BA & 2 additional sinks plus retail counter sales area. The adjoining building to the south also faces Union St. It offers approx 1100 sq ft of showroom & offices space. Bldg 3 offers frontage on Elm St. w/multiple overhead doors (14’x14”) facing Elm St & 12’ x 10’ door allowing access to Union St. Bldg 3 has loads of warehouse space & built-in shelving. Owner may consider a possible lease on all or part.
205 s. unIon, sTAunTon$89,900 MLs#4011077
Cozy 3-4 BEDRooM hoME In quIETnEIGhBoRhooD. With some updating this could make a wonderful family home. Lots of possibilities. Hardwood floors under carpet. Quick convenient access to I55.
229 BRoADWAy, hAMEL$79,000 MLs#4012579
ThIs Is youR oPPoRTunITy To oWn onE of ThEMosT BEAuTIfuL sITEs In ThE RIvERBEnD AREA!Rolling acreage, shared stocked lake, Bethalto schools. Come choose one & build your dream home!
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$79,985 MLs#3014316 9.41 ACREs +/-
$130,480 MLs#4001641 18.64 ACREs +/- A GREAT 5 ACRE BuILDInG LoT! City water & public utilities available. Quality homes nearby & convenient access to I-255 via Fosterburg Road.
9246 BRIGhTon BunkER hILL RD., BunkER hILLREDuCED To $39,900 MLs#3009671
AWEsoME BuILDInG LoCATIon (Seller will divide) Road frontage on 3 sides. Easy access to I-55 and Staunton, IL.
REnkEn RD., sTAunTon$170,000 MLs#4003941
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(ARA) - Whether you want to prepare your outdoor spaces for entertaining or you’re trying to make a great first impression on home buyers, now is the time to get the outside looking great. From fixing up the deck on the front porch to adding some colorful flowers to the landscaping, there are plenty of elements to make your home look more inviting.
Start by determining your home’s best exterior features, and then assess some improvements that you can tackle on your own and get the biggest bang for your buck. Here are some simple ways to help boost your curb appeal:
• Clean up clutterGetting rid of clutter and scrubbing
down grime should be the first steps in giving your home’s exterior a fresh new glow. Start by removing any unused items or dead plants from the yard. Clean out the gutters and consider power washing the front of the house. It might not look dirty, but you’d be amazed at how much dirt can accumulate and cause a dingy, dull appearance.
• Spruce up landscapingTake pride in your front yard and
make sure to keep up with regular lawn maintenance. This could mean adding some new shrubs, plants or flowers to the house, but start by fixing up and trimming down all existing yard fea-tures. Consider lining walkways with an attractive fence or adding a splash of color with potted plants or bright flowers. A few garden fix-ups can go a long way to improve an outsider’s first impression of your home.
• Add fresh featuresIf it’s in the budget, hit up a local
home and garden store to find some simple products to enhance existing elements. Maybe it’s a new mailbox, trendy yard decor, or even a shiny new fixture for the front door. You can also add a couple pieces of furniture to create a more welcoming atmosphere to the front porch. Consider a visit to second-hand shops or garage sales; you never know when a fresh coat of paint can make one man’s trash another man’s treasure.
• Prep your deckThe exterior of your home doesn’t
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looks inviting all the way around. Start by prepping the deck and applying a new coat of wood stain to enhance and beautify, while protecting your invest-ment for the future. The Flood brand of wood care products provides a com-plete line - from prepping and cleaning to staining and sealing - to help you get the job done and make your deck the
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4005282 - 3 bedroom, 3 bath - $187,500This is the one you’ve been waiting for! List of
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4001911 - 4 bedroom, 4 bath - $254,900Beautiful, well kept home
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2914366 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath - $85,000Nice one bedroom with fenced yard.
Large family room in basement.
4012585 - 4 bedroom, 3 bath - $184,900Spacious home with 3 car garage, 3 bed-
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4007342 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $109,500Updated home on large mature lot, re-finished
hardwood floors, newer roof, siding and windows. Fenced yard with above ground pool.
4012102 - 4 bedroom, 3 bath - $410,000Beautiful all brick, open floor plan, Features designer
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4009908 - 2 bedroom, 2 bath - $84,900Easy living, just move in! Great for 1st time home
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4012547 - 3 bedroom, 4 baths - $249,900Quiet and peaceful, located on the lake,
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4007254 - 3 bedroom, 3 bath - $157,500Nice, nice home, well maintained. Large
bedrooms and 3/4 master bath.
4007482 - 2 bedroom, 2 bath - $125,000This is one nice home! Very well kept full
brick ranch.
4012934 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $89,900Great starter house, fenced back yard with
large deck and garden shed.
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4008043 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $80,000Upper floor has 2 bedrooms, spacious eat in kitchen
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4013050 - 3 bedroom, 1 bath - $39,900Starter home being sold “As Is.” Bath has been
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SOLD “AS IS.”4008668 - 3 bedroom, 1 bath - $52,000
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(ARA) - Who would risk the negative impact of defaulting on a mortgage if they didn’t really have to? About 17 percent of Americans who defaulted on their mortgages in the sec-ond quarter of 2010 did exactly that, according to a study by Experian, the leading global information services company.
“Strategic default” - choosing to stop paying on your mort-gage even if you can afford the monthly payments - peaked at the end of 2008 during the height of the Great Recession. At that time, strategic defaults accounted for 20 percent of all mortgage defaults 60 or more days overdue, according to Experian.
And while the percentage of Americans taking this option has steadily declined since then, the credit risks for strategic default-ers remain unchanged.
“Not paying your mortgage will have a far-reaching, long-lasting impact on your ability to secure future credit, regardless of the reason for your default,” says Charles Chung, Experian’s president of Decision Analytics. “Experian’s study indicates that many strategic defaulters continue to faithfully pay on their other debts. Some even purchase other homes for better terms before selectively defaulting on their upside-down mortgage.”
If you owe more on your home than its current market value, you may feel tempted to walk away from a bad investment, even if you can afford to make the monthly mortgage payment. But when considering strategic default, you should keep several factors in mind:
• Defaulting on your mortgage is the second most damaging
thing you can do to your credit, even if you continue to pay your other bills. Only bankruptcy will affect your credit score more adversely than foreclosure.
• Foreclosure remains on your credit report for seven years. During that time, securing other credit at reasonable terms and rates will be very difficult, if not impossible.
• Potential employers are looking at credit reports. In fact, 60 percent now check applicants’ credit reports, according to an article in the Washington Times. By impacting your credit, a strategic default may affect your ability to get a job.
• Last year, Fannie Mae, the government-controlled mort-gage giant, said it would implement a policy to prohibit strategic defaulters from getting a new Fannie Mae-backed mortgage for seven years from the date of foreclosure.
• Finally, in some cases, the debt that foreclosure “erases” may be recorded as income, which means you will have to pay taxes on it.
“Some may see strategic default as a way to get out of paying a bad debt,” Chung says. “But its associated costs like a lower credit score, higher interest rates and less ability to secure future credits, can wipe out the financial benefit of no longer having a mortgage payment.”
To learn more about credit management, credit reports, credit scores and the factors that affect them, visit www.Experian.com.
Understanding strategic default
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(ARA) - Selling your house may be a challenge in today’s real estate market, but with a bit of elbow grease and some good planning tips, you can entice potential buyers to view your home, and hopefully make a viable offer.
Before you even list your house for sale, take a good look at the property and your home. Consider curb appeal. Freshen up your landscaping, pick up any equipment or toys lying around and update your lights so the home looks as welcom-ing during the evening as it does during the day.
Take a walk through your house, starting with the garage. If you have a lot of tools and equipment stored there, consider finding a new place to store everything, so potential buyers can really see the garage. Keep your tools handy, but still out of sight by tucking everything into the back of your truck under an Access Roll-Up cover, manufactured by Agri-Cover, Inc., a North Dakota truck accessory company. Made of heavy-duty, double coated vinyl, the truck bed cover installs quickly and easily with a clamp-on installation and is designed spe-cifically to fit your truck. Since the roll-up cover is lockable, it will also protect all your tools and equipment while traveling. When not in use, the cover can be rolled up behind the cab and never has to be removed.
Next move inside. As you walk through the rooms, look at the walls, flooring, ceilings, lights and furniture. Paint is inexpensive, and a fresh coat can quickly spruce up the look of a room. If the room appears overcrowded, consider storing a piece of furniture to help open up the
space.You may determine some remodeling or repair work is
needed prior to listing your home. If you have holes in your drywall, or gutters that are clogged or broken, these are easy improvements that won’t cost you a lot of money, but can help you sell your house faster. Transporting tall ladders to reach the gutters or large sheets of drywall isn’t easy with just your pickup truck. But the Adarac Truck Bed Rack System will make this part of your home improvement project much easier. The truck bed rack sits neatly behind the cab, and is capable of carrying a 500-pound load with ease. Eyelets secure your load so you don’t lose it while going down the road.
Once you have your home looking good, do a little research to determine what list price you want to put on your home. Review prices for similar homes in your neighborhood and around your community. Pay to have your property assessed, especially if you do a couple of home improvement projects prior to the sale. And determine if you’d prefer to work with a real estate agent or try and sell the property yourself. There are benefits to both options, so research which might fit you better.
Your goal is to get your house sold, as quickly as possible and close to the price you’re asking. The best way to accom-plish this is to get as many people looking at your property as you can. So before you decide to list your house, try some of these tips to put your best house forward.
Tips on luring prospective buyers
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TROY - Exquisite 4 bedroom new construction 2 story home on cul-de-sac with 3 car garage, beautiful hardwood flooring, formal dining room, cedar decks & 9’ ceilings! $259,900
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ST. JACOB - Stunning new construction with attention to detail! 3 bedrooms, stone facade, vaulted ceilings, stone f ireplace and dramatic master bedroom suite! $255,900
Ext. 421
COLLINSVILLE - Beautiful 3 bedroom new construction on large lot - almost an acre - with mature trees! This home features vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, 2 car garage & tons of windows! $167 ,900
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TROY - Exquisite 4 bed 2 stor y new construction home with 3 baths, walk in closets, 3 car garage, tile floors, hardwood floors, cedar deck & stone fireplace all on a cul-de-sac in desirable neighborhood! $259,900
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COLLINSVILLE - Open floor plan 2 bedroom on dead end street with attached garage, full basement, large eat in kitchen plus arched doorways and French doors going into great sunroom! $74,900
Ext. 437
COLLINSVILLE - Move in ready 3 bed villa with 2 baths, garage & large finished lower level that walks out to landscaped backyard! Tons of updates include newer furnace, AC, roof & kitchen! $122,900
Ext. 445
CASEYVILLE - Lovely cottage style stone home with 3 bedrooms on 2.1 acres, with garage, formal dining room, newly finished family room in the lower level & large 30 X 20 for tons of extras! $129,900
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COLLINSVILLE - This newly remodeled 4 bedroom home with attached garage has all updated systems, new carpets, updated kitchens 7 baths! New roof coming soon this month! $114,900
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COLLINSVILLE - Why Rent? Great 2 bedroom/1 bath condo with attached garage, spacious living room, dining room area, extra reserved parking space and private storage unit next to you! $64,900
Ext. 408
ST. JACOB - Beautiful all brick 3 bedroom/3 bath home with new tilt in windows, hardwood floors, updated kitchens & bathrooms, newer appliances plus huge 3 ½ garage for storage! $134,500
Ext. 448
COLLINSVILLE - Great 3 bedroom home with an oversized 2 car garage, f irst floor washer/dryer laundry room, low maintenance siding and updated windows! Ready & priced to sell! $74,000
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COLLINSVILLE - Stop Rent ing Now! Charming updated 2 bedroom condo with covered carport, secured storage area, low monthly fees & private laundry room! Nobody below or above you! $75,000
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Realty CentreOne Professional Park Dr.
Corner Hwy. 159 & 162Maryville, IL 62062
A LITTLE BIT OF COUNTRY AT THE EDGE OF TOWN. Huge 1.6+/-Acre lot w/mature trees. 3BR/2BA, main floor laundry, beautiful wood floors, many updates. $135,000 #E3344
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READY TO MOVE INTO! Must see inside! 2BR/2BA condo - walkout end unit. Tree lined lot. Freshly painted, new carpet, new appliances, new light fixtures. $69,900 #C3337
JAN MOORE 779-4518
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2 ACRES ON THE LAKE! - Tastefully done open floor plan with hardwoods & ceramic throughout the main floor. Custom cabinetry. 4BR/3BA, 3 car garage. Loaded w/extras! $299,000 #BT3325
SHARON JONES 558-7191
4 BEDROOM HOME ON 5 ACRES! Decks overlook wooded, private back yard. Family room has wood-burning FP; 2 car garage,28x40 pole building & carport. Only 8 miles to SAFB. $239,500 #T3316
SANDI LEWIS 304-4800
SELLER RELOCATING! Horse lovers' dream!! 4BR/3BA, 23 acres incl. 66x60 barn w/office, tack rooms, 6 stalls, 2 hay lofts, sand riding arena, riding trails, more. $499,900 #H3313
ROZANNE OR BILL HUNTER781-4031 or 830-9798
THIS IS THE pROpERTY you have been waiting for! 5 Acres on a lake! Beautiful setting; custom built brick home; 4100SF; pole barn; geo-thermal heating & cooling. $449,900 #T3312
ROZANNE OR BILL HUNTER781-4031 or 830-9798
* HIGHLAND * VERSATILE FLOOR pLAN. 3-5 Bdrm Home, 2 Baths, Huge Screened Sun Room. 2180 Sq Ft, 2 Car Garage, Half Acre Lot.$125,000 #H3307
KAREN McCONNELL 530-6761
SpACIOUS, TASTEFULLY DECORATED condo with 2 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths. Oversized 1 car att'd garage. Family room & bath in walkout LL. Move-in condition! $129,900 #M3292
JAN MOORE 779-4518
RANCH W/OpEN FLOOR pLAN has hardwood flooring, cathedral ceilings, bay windows. Kitchen has granite counter tops, maple cabinets, 2 pantries & stainless appliances. $259,900 #E3287
MARY pORTER 792-0550
1 STORY HOME with finished walkout lower level! 5BR/3BA, formal dining room, deck, patio & 3 car garage. $244,900 #M3242
JAN MOORE 779-4518
FABULOUS HOME ON 2+/- ACRES on small, spring-fed, stocked lake, lake fed irrigation system and amazing theatre room. Seller offers ups to $2,500 toward buyer closing costs! $488,000 #E3205
DIANE MALENCH 779-7701
IMMACULATE RANCH on 2 Acres! An abundance of hardwood & tile flooring. New kitchen w/cherry cabinets, corian counters & stainless steel appliances. Lots of updates! $249,900 #E3148
MARY pORTER 792-0550
NEW CONSTRUCTION! Split bedroom floor plan has 3 BR, 2 BA, family room in walkout LL. Covered porch, 3 car garage. $269,900 #M3069
JAN MOORE 779-4518
5 BR RANCH W/MOSTLY FINISHED LL, screened porch, oversized garage & large outbuilding on 1.5+/- ac. Quick/easy hwy access. Rural Edwardsville. $249,900 #E2957
DIANE MALENCH 779-7701
Each Office IndependentlyOwned and Operated
BEAUTIFUL 3039 asf lakefront w/o ranch on large cul-de-sac lot with huge sun room, pool & 2 car attached garage + 2 car detached garage that has HVAC & satellite TV. $249,500 #T3331
DIANE MALENCH 779-7701
* COLLINSVILLE * - 3-4 BR ranch offers walk-out basement, cathedral ceilings, covered deck, oversized 2 car garage, MORE! $209,000 #C3302
KAREN McCONNELL 530-6761
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#4011126 - While aWay the hours fishing under the shade trees beside the small lake. 3 bedroom home with full basement. 2 car detached garage, 52’ x 61 shed. 11 acres. Just minutes from Greenville.
#4002786 - hidden aMong 5+ aCres - ranCh style hoMe with full basement. Log cabin stays with property - have to see to believe. $265,000.
#4010592 - fayette County, hunters delight, 115 acres of bottomland adjacent to Hurricane Creek, 80 acres tillable. only$3,200 per acre.
#4011659 - horse loVer's delight- 3 bedroom home, 40 acres all fenced, 7 horse stall barn plus additional outbuildings and Lake. Bond County. Priced to sell at $200,000.
#4003251 - all on one leVel. Countryhome on almost one acre near 750 acre lake, 2092 sq. ft., fenced in back yard. $217,000.
#4011754 - esCaPe to the Country!Private 80 acres of paradise, 45 acres of woods, picturesque 3 lakes. Nature lovers call today. $320,000. Owner will consider dividing. Bond County.
#4001485 - storage unit CoMPleX.Approx. 4 acres. 200 units, room for additional units. Located at edge of Greenville. $650,000.
#4010192 - under the Big oldoaK trees is where you will find this 4 bedroom home on 7 acres. Located 1 mile from Interstate I-70 access at Pocahontas. $199,000.
#4004347 - horse loVer's delight! 25 acres with 3 acre lake for your riding pleasure. Horse barn with six stalls, remodeled home. Price is right, $189,900!
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$210,000 - Granite CityBEAUTIFUL RANCH in popular neighborhood - This home features open floor plan with split BR arrangement, 9’ ceilings, arch doorways, columned dining room, spacious living room featuring arched window wall that flanks gorgeous fireplace, gourmet peninsula kitchen with spacious breakfast nook.
$272,950 - Glen CarbonBEAUTIFUL CUSTOM-BUILT 1 1/2 story nestled on private wooded lot in popular neighborhood, close to SIU & bike trails. This charming home has many features: large great room complimented by soaring vaulted ceiling and hardwood floors, island kitchen with granite countertops.
$469,900 - Glen CarbonOPEN THE DOOR to this beautiful custom ranch on 1/2 acre scenic lake lot, columned dining room opens to living room with volume ceiling & wall of windows, gourmet island kitchen features custom maple cabinetry, granite countertops, new stainless appliances, inviting hearth room with beautiful fireplace & wood flooring, large master suite has pristine view of lake.
$106,900 - CollinsvilleCHARMING “COTTAGE STYLE” home,immaculate custom decor throughout, newer vinyl siding, windows, flooring, moulding, lighting, landscaping & doors, fenced yard, satellite-ready (Call office for detailed list of upgrades). Convenient access, close to schools, shopping, St. Louis & Scott AFB - This is a real special home - Call for your personal showing today!
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(ARA) - With sales of new and existing homes remaining slow nationwide, many homeowners are looking for ways to add value now. Installing stylish interior doors and replacing old exterior trim are two great ways to make your home look even better today and sell it for more later.
New doors add styleDoors can offer so much more than entry into a room.
Because they are made in various panel designs and can be easily painted or stained, interior doors have become a key part of a home’s overall decor.
“Many homes have plain flush doors that look rather bor-ing,” says Bob Merrill, president and CEO for Chicago-based CMI, which makes CraftMaster Interior Doors. “One of the easiest ways to dramatically change the look inside your home is by replacing your current doors with raised- or flat-panel molded doors. New doors add fresh style, character and per-sonality.”
Molded interior doors are made to resist swelling, shrinking, cracking and splitting. “CraftMaster also makes eco-friendly green doors that contain sustainable materials, recycled con-tent, low VOC primers and have low formaldehyde emis-sions,” Merrill adds.
Typically, a home has around 17 interior doors, including passage and bifold (closet) doors. In many homes, those doors have a hollow core. Replacing standard, hollow core doors with solid core doors to add weight and reduce noise is a popular DIY project.
Installing new doors requires a few basic carpentry tools. Many homeowners purchase pre-hung doors. You also can choose to keep the existing frame and simply replace the doors, called slabs. In this case, you should heed a few instal-lation tips:
• Ensure the slab door is squarely in the frame, then lock it in position with a cross brace.
• Use wood shims between the jambs and the studs, as nec-essary, to ensure a plumb, square and proper fit.
• Keep the frame flush with proper positioning of the cross brace.
• Add trim by cutting, gluing and nailing it in place after the slab door has been installed.
Exterior trim that wowsWhen it comes to your home, first impressions are every-
thing. Nothing makes a worse initial impression than exterior trim that is cracked, rotted, peeling or falling apart.
Walk around your house and inspect the exterior trim on the corners, around your windows and doors and up near the roofline. Do you see peeling paint, warped boards, or any splitting or cracking? Is there any damage from water or termites? If so, now is the best time to replace your trim.
Traditional wood trim often looks fine when first installed, but it can split and swell, and is prone to knots and defects. Other materials, like PVC and fiber cement trim have perfor-mance limitations and may pose installation challenges.
Remodeling projects can add value
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(ARA) - Some misconceptions are merely inconvenient. And some - like the many myths that surround the use of fire sprin-klers in homes - can be deadly.
The federal government and more than 400 local governments - not to mention the national model building code authority, the International Code Council - have all recommended that all new homes offer this life safety system. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find a business that is not protected by fire sprinklers. Yet mis-conceptions persist about the cost, convenience and effectiveness of home fire sprinklers, where 80 percent of all fire deaths occur.
“As a volunteer firefighter, I regularly see the devastation to families and their property due to home fires,” says Eric Skare of Lakeville, Minn. Skare, who works for fire-safety systems maker Uponor, is a fire safety expert. “Many of these people live right in my own community, and their losses are seared in my memory.”
Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one, it’s important to know the truth behind some common fire sprinkler myths:
Myth: Installing home fire sprinklers is too expensive.Reality: On average, installing a stand-alone fire sprinkler sys-
tem - the kind that runs off a separate, dedicated system of water pipes - in a new construction home adds just 1 to 1.5 percent to the total building cost, according to the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition.
That expense drops even lower when adding a multipur-pose system, which combines the cold-water plumbing and the fire sprinklers into a single, efficient system. Installation
costs for a multipurpose system, like those made by Uponor, averages 57 cents less per square foot than traditional stand-alone systems - a savings of $1,368 for a 2,400-square-foot home, according to the Fire Protection Research Foundation. What’s more, the foundation reports, home insurers give an average premium discount of 7 percent to homes with fire sprinkler systems.
Myth: Smoke alarms alone are enough protection against fires.Reality: Smoke alarms can alert you to the presence of smoke,
but do nothing to put out a fire. Home fire sprinkler systems act quickly to reduce heat, flames and smoke from a fire, giving you valuable time to get out safely. “Sprinklers put out most home fires in seconds, before the fire department arrives and before there’s major damage,” says Jayson Drake of Uponor North America.
Functioning smoke alarms reduce by 50 percent the risk of someone dying in a home fire. That risk decreases by 80 per-cent when sprinklers are present, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Myth: Fire sprinklers can cause excessive water damage to your home and belongings.
Reality: Fire sprinklers actually minimize damage. Fires cause more than $8.5 billion in direct property damage every year, according to the NFPA. Fire hoses discharge up to 250 gallons of water per minute into a burning home, causing significant damage as firefighters work to control and extinguish the fire. Sprinklers, use just 15 gallons of water per minute.
The truth on residential fire sprinklers
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(ARA) - If you’re selling your home, you’ve probably heard about the value of “staging” it. Visually appealing deco-rative touches and artful arrangement of furnishings can help potential buy-ers recognize the appeal of your home and picture themselves living there. To strengthen your staging efforts, don’t overlook the positive power of aroma.
Shopping malls and upscale bou-tiques use the technique of applying ambient scents in retail spaces to not only make the place smell good, but to elicit a planned psychological response that is meant to transform all of those “no thanks, just browsing” guests into cash paying customers. You can do the same to propel sluggish real estate sales.
Known as ambient fragrancing or scent marketing, the practice has spawned a whole subcategory of experts and products within the traditional fra-grance industry. The result is an excit-ing new diversification of a category of goods and services that has been limited to perfume and scented body
care applications.Ambient fragrance started to trickle
into the real estate market years ago with savvy agents baking cookies or cinnamon rolls in the homes they were showing to create a comforting, deli-ciously scented atmosphere that was meant to entice buyers. If you are strug-gling to sell a home in today’s frozen real estate market, you may have tried this technique. But with the dismal state of the economy and the glut of available homes, you are surely going to have to bake a lot of cookies before a buyer will be impressed enough to make an offer on your house.
“The essential oils that are used in the practice of aromatherapy offer a more practical and potent way to use scent marketing to move a tired property,” says Tom Havran, branded products developer with Aura Cacia.
An added bonus is that since essen-tial oils are all-natural and distilled from plants, they are less likely to illicit the kind of adverse reactions that often come with harshly synthetic wall sock-
et plug-ins or spray fragrances. Learn more at www.auracacia.com.
Create a warm, comforting atmo-sphere that can help put potential prop-erty buyers at ease with Vanilla Amber Aroma Crystals. Use real vanilla (such as Vanilla Precious Essentials oil from Aura Cacia).
Ingredients:1 cup coarse-grained, chunky sea salt1 teaspoon jojoba or grapeseed oil
(just enough to make the salts glisten and gleam)
20 drops vanilla Precious Essential oil
10 drops lavender essential oil10 drops sweet orange essential oilDirections:Mix salt and oils, pour into a classy-
looking dish or bowl and set out on a table. Placing the crystals in a warm sunny window or near a heat register will help diffuse the delicious aroma throughout the room. Stir in additional essential oils to boost the scent as need-ed. This recipe sets a restful and roman-tic mood in the bedroom area.
Aroma can influence home sales
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41 WOLFE CREEK CT, GLEn CaRbOnCul-de-sac 5BR/3+BA two-story. Foyer, office, family rm. Fun game rm, vaulted ceilings, thermal glass. Patio.$399,900 Rose Flamuth
1113 OLIVE ST COLLInSVILLEGreat 3BR brick ranch w/walk-out bsmt. Updated kit, bath, furnace & WH. Full walk-out bsmt. w/gas FP in Den.$125,000 Georgia Wilde
243 n. COMbS aVE COLLInSVILLEVery nice 2BR ranch w/ W/O bsmt. Family rm, bonus rm, covered patio off garage. Lg fenced yard, appliances. $89,900 Judie Jackson
725 OSbORn dR. COLLInSVILLENice 4BR home on double lot. Updated roof, siding, windows, HVAC. Bsmt w/workshop, bonus rm.$110,000 Georgia Wilde
2817 PERSHInG GRanITE CITyTwo for One! Live in one & let the other make your payment. Both homes extensively updated, Lg double lot.$79,900 Judy browning
102 aPPLETREE Ln., GLEn CaRbOnNewly updated 3BR, 2BA brick home. Office, family rm, hrdwd flrs. Full bsmt, fenced yard. $137,900 Judy browning
2 WInTERGREEn GLEn CaRbOnQuiet neighborhood! 3BR's, vaulted ceil-ing in lining rm. Formal dining rm, C/A, and patio. $43,000 Judie Jackson
1621 LIndELL GRanITE CITyGreat brick 2BR home w/updated kitch-en and thermal windows. Will have new roof & updated electric.$84,900 Judy browning
171 PInE HOLLOW Ln., COLLInSVILLESpacious great rm w/cathedral ceilings! 4BR/3 full BA ranch. Formal dining FP full fin w/o bsmt. $174,900 dennis Feist
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2446 LOGan ST GRanITE CITyGreat fixer upper! 3BR's on double lot needs some TLC. Has newer roof & updated electric.$34,900 Judy browning
114 KInGSbROOKE, GLEn CaRbOnGorgeous atrium w/ view of woods. Over 3900sqft, 4BR/3BA, open flr plan, hrdwd flrs. W/O bsmt, 3C ga.$289,999 Rose Flamuth
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2231 CLInTOn GRanITE CITySpacious 4BR/3BA brick bi-level. Open flr plan on upper level, lower level fam rm w/brick FP. Deck off kitchen.$149,900 Roger Reiff
7924 WOLF Rd. bETHaLTO3BR/3BA brick on 2.23 acres w/ 36X60 pole barn, full bsmt and in ground pool.$319,500 Judie Jackson
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1107 FaR OaKS dR. CaSEyVILLECustom thru-out. Sunken LR, cozy hearth rm. Deck off breakfast rm overlooks 7th fairway. 4BR/4BA.Fin w/o LL.$625,000 Claire Leopold
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120 COUnTRy aIRE dR. TROy4BR/3BA, w/ many updates on 1/2 ac corner lot. New carpet in '06. Close to interstate.$179,900 Kay Kendall
1040 LayFETTE COLLInSVILLECreate a warm retreat in this rewarding condo. Walk-in closet, formal dining room, central air. Garage, patio.$51,900 Roger Reiff
5429 MaRyVILLE Rd., GRanITE CITySmall grocery store & restaurant, + two, 2BR appts. Great location & income opportunity.$249,900 Judy browning
2115 CLaIRMOnT dR. SHILOHExquisite 6BR/6BA, gated comm. Dream kit w/stainless app. I/G pool, 2 Mstr BR's. 4C gar.$1,750,000 Judy browning
122 n. bLUFF Rd COLLInSVILLEPrime location! 1/2 mi S of I-55/70. Attractive bldg used as restaurant. Incl 2 walk-in coolers, hood, storage shed.$295,000 Judie Jackson
107 E. CEnTER ST TROy3BR/2BA located in walking distance of all your needs. New roof, siding, updated kitch.3rd BR was former summer kitch.$81,500 Phillip Edsall
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902 FaR OaKS dR CaSEyVILLENew Construction! 4BR/4BA. Vaulted/coved ceilings, wood flrs, plush mstr suite, deluxe kitchen.$482,900 Claire Leopold
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1215 WaSHInGTOn aVE. aLTOn2BR/2BA home in the Heart of Alton! Fam rm, LR, 3 FP's, hrdwd flrs, his & hers closet in master. Lg yard.$120,000 Hanni Henry
12 KInGSTOn FV HTS3BR/2BA w/ many updates. Fenced yard; wooded park-like setting. Close to schools, park & shopping.$105,900 Rose Flamuth
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33 S. 85TH ST. bELLEVILLELive enjoyably in this welcoming 3BR/2BA 1 1/2 story. Bonus room, hardwood flooring, formal dining room.$99,900 Rose Flamuth
916 CaLIFORnIa aVE., COLLInSVILLECute & spacious updated 2BR/1.5BA. open floor plan. Finished w/o bsmt.
$84,900 Roberta Ecker
9771 RIdGE HEIGHTS Rd. FV HTS2BR's on wooded-lot, single-level nicely sited on 0.57 acres. Thermal glass, hrdwd flooring.$55,995 Judy browning
702 E. MaIn ST. aLHaMbRaHigh traffic commercial location. Building has nice display windows, fresh paint.$44,900 Elaine Pool
7009 MaIn ST. bELLEVILLE33 units w/some updates. Great income potential. Good investment property.$799,000 Rose Flamuth
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#12811 - $64,900 - 622-9797
FUll BRIcK 1 story in great neighborhood. Features garage, hardwood floors, dining room & fresh paint. Priced to Sell!
#12859 - $69,900 - 463-9797
VERY NIcE 2-3BR brick home in quiet neighborhood. Open floor plan. Come check it out.
#12831 - $75,900 - 377-8206
cHARMING w/curb appeal galore. Adorable 2 BR home has been very well kept beautiful hardwood floors.
#12838 - $84,900 - 463-9797
MOVE IN READY! 4 bed 3 bath, fresh paint & new carpet throughout.
#12731 - $189,450 - 622-9797
BEAUTIFUllY wEll KEPT HOME!Home has lots of space and privacy along with many recent updates! Home is in move-in condition & is a must see!
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4BR, 4BA HOME, Spacious. Huge Walk in Closet, Fireplace. Deck. Finished Basement, Bar and Recreation Room.
#12863 - $125,000 - 463-9797
IMPRESSIVE 3 BR 2 ba bi-level with many nice features. Beautiful rear deck and fenced back yard.
#12849 - $121,900 - 377-8206
3 BD BRIcK RANcH features BRAND NEW ROOF & NEW CARPET! All kitchen appliances included.
#12847 - $115,000 - 622-9797
ONE OwNER HOME-very nice & well maintained 3 BR, 2 BA home. Great location close to everything.
#12861 - $110,000 - 622-9797
ONE lEVEl lIVING in this clean, move-in-ready townhouse. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Private back yard.
#12854 - $86,500 - 463-9797
VERY NIcE 3 BR 2 BA home in a great location. Hardwood floors in the kitchen, dining and living rooms.
#12855 - $84,900 - 377-8206
EXQUISITE cUSTOM BUIlT atrium ranch boasts a refreshing open floor plan that is loaded with upgrades. Back up to nature preserve.
#12851 - $339,900 - 692-1030
cOME TASTE THE GOOD lIFE- morning coffee on the deck or a crackling fire in the fireplace of the cozy family room.
#12616 - $278,900 - 463-9797
cUSTOM BUIlT HOME! Spacious open floor plan features 5 BR/3 BA.
#12467 - $274,900 - 463-9797
GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING! Home features 4 bedrooms and 4 baths with over 2900 sq ft. Call today for your personal tour!
#12853 - $249,900 - 377-8206
GREAT lOcATION ON cUl-DE-SAc! This 4 or 5 BR 3 BA home has beautiful laminate flooring. Call today before it's too late!
#12506 - $172,500 - 692-1030
DON'T MISS THIS JEwEl OF A HOUSE. Open French doors to the incredible great room w/panoramic views of the lake. 3 BR brick ranch.
#12860 - $209,900 - 377-8206
lQQK HERE! 3+ BR 1.5 story brick home on quite street that is close to everything.
#12821 - $119,900 - 692-1030
lOVElY 3 BR brick ranch style home with finished family room on LL with fireplace. Home has been well maintained.
#12857 - $134,900 - 463-9797
NUMEROUS UPDATES in this beautiful home on large corner lot! Great value & excellent location! Won't last long at this price!
#12867 - $137,500 - 377-8206
lIKE NEw – this spacious 4 BR, 4 BA home features open floor plan. Enjoy the gorgeous backyard view!
#12846 - $178,500 - 463-9797
GREAT lOcATION Kitchen appliances stay. Concrete patio in large fenced back yard. Close to everything!
#12819 - $184,900 - 692-1030
MOVE IN cONDITION! This 1 1/2 story home features three bedrooms two bath and many updates.
#12459 - $50,900 - 692-1030