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(815) 284-4663(815) 625-3722

1319 N. Galena Ave.Dixon, IL 61021

www.SaukValleyRealEstate.comOutstanding Agents - Outstanding Results

John RosengrenBroker/Owner815-631-8550

WINTER WONDERLANDThis 3 bedroom home offers a spacious floor plan and is located on a beautifully woodedlot just minutes from town. Features include a formal dining room, large family room witha bar and fireplace, an attached 2 car garage and a 3 season porch. Close access to thewalking path and Sinnissippi Park.

#8736780 $159,900Edson Cox815-499-0821

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NEW HOME FOR THEHOLIDAYS

4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3 car garage.Main floor laundry. Finished basement.Remodeled kitchen with granite countersand stainless steel appliances. Ready tomove into!

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#08541202 $209,900

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYEThis home offers 1,940 Sq. Ft. & everything is on one level. Features include a large formal living room, formal dining room, aneat-in kitchen, family room, large main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. This home also features a full basement, 2 car garageand a deck off the family room.

#8668544 $115,900

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110 E. Lynn Blvd.,Sterling, IL 61081

HISTORIC QUEEN ANNE STYLEAll of the character of the original withcomfortable updates: stained glasswindows, decorative woodwork, updatedkitchen with cherry cabinetry, originalmaple flooring, pocket doors & so muchmore! Call to see all the hidden extras!

BRING AN OFFERNice 4 bedroom ranch with fireplace.

Call Gary for more information815-298-1357

www.garycorwell.com

PARTIAL TO PORCH SITTING?Enjoy views from your south facing coveredporch. This 3 acre property offers a variety offruit and nut trees and a timber area great for4 wheeling. The garage has an attached 20x30workshop with free standing wood heater.

SMALL TOWN LIVINGLarge 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath homewith fireplace.Call Gary for more information 815-298-1357 www.garycorwell.com

#08681883 $285,000

#08787586 $52,000

#123449 $129,900

#08794163 $50,160

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YOUR SEARCH ENDSHERE

3,416 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths& located just north of Sterling.

#08688281 $429,900

AN IDEAL CHOICEGreat family home with 1,517 sq. ft.,3 bedrooms, 2 baths & located in aquiet cul-de-sac not far from town.

#08735212 $144,900

266 ACRES235 tillable, Class A, B & C soils &extensive drainage tiling recentlycompleted.

#08762410

JohnRosengren

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Suzi VanOosten • 815-440-0689

BREATHTAKING COUNTRY ESTATE10+ acres of timber for hunting, 5 bedrooms, 2 full kitchens, balcony off 2upstairs bedrooms. Main floor laundry, master bedroom suite. Have to seeto believe!

#08681961 $495,000

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COUNTRY COMFORT2 acres +/- with 3 bedrooms. 72x36barn, a 32x26 garage & fencedpasture. You deserve this.

Call Brian 815-716-0772www.briancorwell.com

#08601517 $120’s

REDUCED2 +/- acres, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths & anew roof. Move in ready!


#08683123 $139,900

A WHOLE LOTTA HOUSEBring some imagination with this4th bedroom with an additional 2bedroom attached apartment.


#08790425 $32,000

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3 BEDROOM WITH FULLBASEMENT

On corner lot in Village of Galt. AllSterling Schools, 2 fireplaces, 2.5 carheated garage.See @ www.BardierTeam.com

#08675479 $149,900#08735646 $39,500

ROCK RIVER ESTATEImmaculate 3 bedroom 1 3/4 bath.Attached enclosed 3 season porch.Deck. Parking space for 2 cars.

Call Lee Bardier 815-716-3604See @ www.BardierTeam.com

#08586835 $74,900

NORTHEAST STERLING RANCHCharming 3 bedroom, large fenced in

yard & attached garage.Call Jill Ramirez (Hablo Espanol)

815-716-7379See @ www.BardierTeam.com

OPEN SUNDAY 1-327207 Maple Drive, Sterling$134,900 #08774031

Hosted by Jerry Bartlett

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OPEN SUNDAY 1-324312 Hillcrest Drive, Sterling

$205,000 #08762647Hosted by Deb Proctor

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NewListing

#08738892 $349,900

13200 BLACKHAWK RD.,PROPHTETSTOWN, IL

Spectacular log home on 4.9 private acres.Custom log home builder’s private residence.Soaring ceilings & 2 stone double sizedfireplaces. Finished walkout lower level withsecond kitchen. Timbered views from everywindow. 36x50 metal building.

#08766175 $67,000

508 AVENUE G, STERLING4 bedroom 2 full bath or nice duplex - youdecide. Currently set up as a duplex, buteasily converted to 4 bedroom familyhome with full basement and 2 car garage.Oak woodwork in living room, dining roomand entry. Property has been well caredfor and is in great condition.

SuziVanOosten

815-440-0689

NewListing

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(815) 625-3722 110 E. Lynn Blvd.,Sterling, IL 61081

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310 Main Street, Coleta

Very nice 1.5 story, 3 bedroom home with extensiveremodeling completed. Almost everything is new.Goodsizedyard,attachedgarage&small townsetting.

Call Keith for details

Keith Zoeller815-622-1598

SaukValleySaukValley#08714877 $78,900

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Holiday livingmade easyWith so much on our plates between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the holiday season can be hectic. Fortunately, there are many ways to save time and make the holiday season more manageable.

• If you don’t have plastic clips to hang lights around windows and to the eaves of your home, inexpensive clothespins will work just as well. If you’re concerned about

the color of the wooden clips, paint them holiday hues before stringing the lights.

• Put a bath mat, rug-side down and rubber-side up, beneath your Christmas tree stand. This allows you to spin the tree as you hang lights and ornaments without damaging the floor underneath. It also makes it simple to undress the tree once the season is over. Use a tree skirt to hide the mat.

• Squeeze artificial tree portions into concrete form tubes. First wrap the tree portions in twine and then slip them into the concrete sleeves. Each tube can be stowed in attic or garage rafters, freeing up precious space.

• Use empty squirt bottles to make baking and cooking

easier. Pancake and cookie batters can be squirted from the

containers for less mess.

• Store one or two strings of lights in a plastic shopping bag

to keep the strands from getting tangled. Hang the bags from

a hook in a garage or stack them in a storage bin.

• Use plastic zip ties to attach garland and lights to

bannisters. They’re easy to assemble and will not damage

the bannisters.

118 East Main, Morrison IL

MOTIVATED SELLERS! PRICE REDUCED!Very nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Features a new kitchen (2009) and new windowsin 2010. The kitchen has sliding glass doors that lead out to a wooden deck. The homehas main floor laundry. 1 stall detached garage. Furnace, central air, softener, HW heaternew in 2005.

Call for additional information or to schedule a showing.

$62,000 MLS #08754303

815-772-2728www.kenkoprealty.com

MLS#08789265 $59,000

815-288-3303View all area listings:www.ucburkerealty.com

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Sharon U.Thompson

BrokerAssociate440-8002

VickyTurnerCRS, GRI,Broker973-5548

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Associate378-2151

KevinConsidineRealtor

Auctioneer739-8155

BBuurrkkee RReeaallttyyJimSmithBroker

Associate288-6229

MLS#08746109 $108,900

SMALLTOWNLIVING2 bedroom bungalow with updated kitchen, newshower surround/stool, newer water heater, watersoftener andpressure tank. Almost all newerwindows,back deck-main !oor laundry and spacious 2 car

garage. Ready to move [email protected]

SPACIOUSRANCHShadesO’Greensubdivisionblacktop lane leadsto inviting ranch homewith over 1700 sq. ft. 2-4bedrooms. Large great room overlooks kitchenwith abundance of cabinets and sunroom.Whole house generator ($17,000). Main !oorlaundry, "replace, composite decking, attachedgarage, outbuilding 35x54 with special RV pad,

5.03 [email protected]

COUNTRYCHARMERAshton Farmette-2 acre completely re-done,massive addition-perfectly decorated; gorgeouseat-inkitchenwithviewtolivingroom,breathtakingfireplace. Plenty of bedrooms including mastersuite, heatedweight room,shop,2garages,multi-tiered deck, covered patio and in-ground pool.Muchmore.

[email protected]

PRICEREDUCTION!3-4 bedroom ranch home-1800 sq. ft., largeopen kitchen, dining & living room plus formaldining room, master bedroom suite + 1989addition-family room/bedroom. Heated shedhasshower,urinal,gasline, loftandgreatstorage.

[email protected]

WATERFRONT -HOME- LOSTLAKEFeatures eat-in kitchen and living room with fireplace.Large master with master bath, jetted tub and walk-incloset. 2 more main floor bedrooms, attached garageandmainfloor laundry.Lower levelwith largefamilyroom,3rd bath and hobby area. Deckwith beautiful lake views

plusdock roof3-4years.VirtualTour@www.UCBurkeRealty.comForinformationonLostLakeCommunitygoto

www.discoverlostlake.orgMLS#122838 $295,000

NewListing byVicky!

MLS#08791956 $49,500

2 BEDROOMHOME-DIXON2bedroomhome in southeast Dixon, newerwindows,roof& furnace.11/2cargarage.SoldAs Is

[email protected]

NewListing bySharon!

MLS#08693954 $325,000 MLS#08717603 $287,900

PriceReduction

LLC

$259,000MLS#08690311

134 FIELDSTONE LANE, DIXONLocated at the end of the street this 3

bedroom walkout is sure to be a familypleaser.

www.CrawfordRealtyOnline.com815-285-3444, 124 E. Boyd Street, Dixon

$7,000MLS# 08791571

220 N NOHE AVE., OREGONTwo bedroom ranch home with one bath. Locatedin rural area with outdoor shed. This is a Fannie MaeHomepath Property.

$99,900MLS# 08790847

6775 SARAH AVE., ROCHELLESpacious home on large lot! 4 bedrooms, and 1.5baths, living room, family room and detached 2 cargarage. Sliding doors to large backyard.

$229,900MLS#08767449

1415 JANE DR., DIXONHandicap accessibility in this 3 bedroom 2 bath home.Modern eat-in kitchen with pantry & quartz countertops, full finished basement. Call Today!!

$37,900MLS# 08768231

1181 AVENUE E, ROCHELLE3 bedroom home, large living room, kitchen, diningarea, fenced in backyard, 1 car garage with storagespace.

$92,000MLS# 08767637

1109 WASHINGTON AVE., DIXONNewer 3 bedroom ranch home in town. Priced to sell!Large lot with fenced in yard.

$249,900MLS#08757476

3309 16TH AVE., STERLINGThis lovingly updated 4 bedroom home is a perfectescape to the country! Exquisite, historic and not farfrom the suburbs!

$179,900MLS#08748237

328 E CENTER ST., MOUNT MORRISAdorable 2 bedroom brick ranch home. The 4 seasonroom built in 2005 is a MUST SEE with frenchdoors, hardwood floors & gas stove all create a cozyatmosphere.

$125,000MLS#08738782

606 CRAWFORD AVE, DIXON4 bedroom,1-1/2 bath home, 2 car detached garage,open floor plan, eat-in kitchen, french doors to patio,walk up attic, partially finished basement, and a patiodeck with built in benches.

$68,000MLS#08729948

406 E MCKENNEY STREET, DIXON2 Bedroom 1 Bath home with semi-open

floor plan, fireplace, natural woodwork, largeopen front porch and a new roof.

$14,900MLS#08730617

324 E MAIN ST., AMBOY4 bedroom 1 bath. Please call listing agent

for additional info prior to showing!

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910 W. 1ST STREET, DIXONAdorable 2 bedroom home that is affordable!2 car detached garage, large enclosed back

porch, and fenced yard.

MLS#08696708 $66,000

$104,900MLS#08661855

304 PROSPECT ST., DIXON3 bedroom, 1.5 bath with a 2 car garage onlarge lot.

$89,000MLS#08687792

833 N OTTAWA AVE, DIXON3 bedroom 2 full bath home offers main floor

laundry, office, and sunny front porch,1 car garage and an expansive, privacy fenced

yard with patio great for entertaining.

$69,900MLS#08657816

1111 W. 6TH STREET, DIXONAdorable home with large fenced lot and large heatedtwo car garage plus 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths.

$82,000MLS#08714870

802 CHICAGO AVE, DIXON4 bedroom eat-in kitchen, formal living room,den with patio doors to deck, 1st floor master

bedroom plus large laundry/bonus room.

$89,000MLS#08698759

15 W. MAIN STREET, AMBOY2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2 car garage,privacy fenced backyard. Completely

remodeled in the last six years.

Barb Davis815-441-0900

Vickie Gutierrez815-973-4444

KathyYount815-973-1770

TimCrawford815-535-3444

Patti Schoemaker815-994-8794

CynthiaAdcock815-677-0934

AndreaRagan815-973-4033

PiperGrazulis815-631-4446

KirstenCrawfordManagingBroker815-973-0841

860 RIVERSIDE, DIXONRiver property! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, greatroom, master suite, walk-out basement,fireplace.

MLS#08627092 $185,000

$241,900MLS#08791094

2232 PINE BLUFF DRIVE, DIXON4 bedrooms 3.5 baths, main floor master suitewith large walk in closet, formal dining roomlarge living room with fireplace, eat in kitchenwith breakfast bar.

$199,900MLS#08653396

20813 MOLINE RD., LYNDONRock River property with approximately 125 ft.of river frontage awaits your offer. This nicelykept home with a walk out basement features 3bedrooms, 4 baths & a boat ramp.

$79,500MLS#08610109

110 E. 10TH STREET, DIXONCute ranch home, hardwood floors, move inready, many updates, call today for private

showing!

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL – LOG CABIN STYLE!See this stunning log cabin home, built with Southern Yellow Pine full log and Random RedOak hardwood !ooring. The warmth will capture you the minute you enter; a vaulted ceilingwith log purlin accents and a wood burning stove. Truly a home built with love; 3 bedrooms,2.5 baths, screened porch, and sauna. All of this on a lovely treed lot with a westerly view.Easy to show, call today!

MLS#08774117

815-285-3444124 E. Boyd Street, Dixon

$192,000

Call Vickie Gutierrez 815-973-4444

VickieGutierrez

(815) 973-4444

jbcs Carol Schryver

815-441-2981 or 815-626-0958Email: [email protected]

530W. 10thStreet, Rock Falls, IL61071

Judy Beveroth Realtors815-626-2761 or 815-499-0140Email: [email protected]

Brick - Hardwood Floors- 3 Baths - BasementPlus a John Martin Kitchen like new. 2bedrooms, the 3rd bedroom was made into alaundry/ bath. Hardwood !oors in bedrooms,hall and laundry. Very nice partially "nishedfull basement. Large 2 car garage and all on1.5 lots with a fenced backyard.

Call Carol 441-2981$99,900 #08768044

Room for everyone in this ranch on3 acres.Youwill love the"nished

basement and the garage has room for3+ autos and all the toys.Call Judy Today!

$289,900 #121396

Take a closer look at this brick ranch.These are 2-3 bedrooms, attachedgarage, fenced yard& full basement.Call Judy today for a private

showing!$61,900 #118374

Care-free living here. Fully equippedkitchen, 2 bedrooms, main !oor laundryall on private street. There is a large livingroom/dining room for holiday entertaining.

Call Judy Today!$99,900 #118725

Large PriceReduction!

Nice Ranch - Full Basement!Cute & Clean 3 bedroom ranch withmany updates including high ef"ciencyfurnace and central air, all windowsexcept picture window, plus more. Onebath, eat-in kitchen and nice livingroom, full basement, garage and cozyback yard. Call Carol 441-2981

$72,000 #08768036

Ranch Home - Country SubdivisionFeatures a large eat-in kitchen with neweroak cabinets, nice living room, 3 bedrooms,1.5 baths and a full "nished basement. Also,a 23x13.8 shop area behind the 3 car garage.A large backyard with a red barn for storage,and an invisible dog fence. A great buy here!

Call Carol 441-2981$149,000 #08786926

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• A paper towel holder can be screwed to the wall in a craft room to neatly hold spools of ribbon. Simply pull the length you need from the spool and cut for easy decorating.

• Mount a tree stand to a piece of wood with screws or glue. This prevents spills from reaching the floor while stabilizing the tree.

• Old maps make interesting gift wrap and are a nice change of pace from commercially produced paper or newsprint.

• Wrap duct tape or another type of sticky tape around your hand. Pat over fallen pine needles that accumulate around the tree. In hard-to-reach areas, wrap the tape around a broom or a floor sweeper.

• When traveling for the holidays, use a brightly colored suitcase or flashy tape to make your suitcase stand out from others at the airport.

• Place hardened brown sugar in a baking dish, cover it with a moist paper towel and either microwave it on high for 20-second intervals or place it in a 300 F oven for five minutes. This will soften the sugar, making it easier to use the sugar to prepare your favorite holiday cookie recipes.

• Save plastic bread ties, which can be used to make tags for the wires on certain devices. Such ties also can be used to organize decorating components and to keep your place on a roll of tape.

• Measure the inside of your picture window and construct a wooden frame to its dimensions. Staple holiday lights to the frame and then easily slip the frame in and out of place each year.

• Hang a live wreath or some boughs of evergreen in your

home to give it that fresh pine scent if you have an artificial tree.

• Color-code storage containers so you can easily find holiday decorations in the attic or basement.

• Pack for a holiday excursion using a collapsible clothing storage hanger for closets. Fold clothes on each fabric shelf and then collapse it into your suitcase. When you get to your destination, unfold and hang it in a closet so all of your clothes will be at the ready.

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$157,900 MLS#08667943

Polo

Exceptional 3 bedroom 1.75 bath 2 storyall brick home o!ers 11 " ceilings, wood#oors, large rooms, large corner lot withfenced yard and a 2 car brick garage withattached shop area. $is home is truly oneof a kind. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for more details.

201N.Barber,Polo

Wooded Building Sites

$32,900 EA. MLS#08568972

Steward

2 wooded building sites, both areapproximately 2.8 acres locatednear I-39, I-88 and US Rt. 30. Buyone lot or two for more privacy.Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for details.

$104,400 MLS#08794250

Dixon

$is home o!ers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, many updates in 2010 inlcuding siding,windows, updated kitchen, baths and more. Great NE Dixon Location.

Eric today for details 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.com

614Orchard,DixonNEW

LISTING

$159,900 MLS#08667303

RockFalls

Completely remodeled 1 story home inMontmorency school district o!ering 3+bedrooms & 1.75 baths, newer #ooring &%replace, partially %nished basement on1.27 acres. Two 2 car detached garages plusa 30x40 pole building. Call John at 815-718-0956 for details.

UpdatedHomeon1.27Acres

New Construction AttachedSingle Family

$156,900 MLS#08362842

FREE APPLIANCES. Handicap acces-sible with over 1,500 sq. "., 2 bedrooms,2 full baths, master bedroom with mas-ter bath & walk-in closet, 2 car attachedgarage, cement patio, & cement #oorcrawl space. No association fees! CallJohn Dorenbos @ 815-718-0956 or go towww.johndorenbos.com for details.

Sterling

Golf and Lake Access!

$299,900 MLS#08595623

Dixon

Come & view this beautiful homelocated on 2 wooded secluded acrescomplete with golf course and lakeaccess. Large beautiful open #oor planwith 4 bedrooms & enclosed porch. CallLaurie at 815-499-1587 for details.

Turn Key Opportunity

$189,900 MLS#08497493

Dixon

MOTIVATED SELLER!Newer storage facility o!eringup to 48 units located in Dixonwith over 2 acres of land forpossible expansion. Great incomepotential. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.comfor details.

49.99 Wooded Acres

$4,900/Acre MLS#08600082

Polo

$100,000 PRICE REDUCTION!Nearly50acres inOgleCountybetweenSterling& Polo. O!ering Bu!alo Creek frontage. $eelevation changes on the parcel o!er excitingviews and excellent building sites. Deer, turkeyandotherwildlifeare thrivingonthisrareparcel.CallEricat815-973-6768orgotoBirdrealtysells.comfordetails.

WaterfrontProperty

$119,900 MLS#08773678

Private setting with a golf course view.Located on a private drive with a privateboat ramp, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, main #oorlaundry. 2 %replaces. All appliances stay.Call John at 815-718-0956

RockFalls

$37,500 MLS#08768183

Dixon

$is home is a great a!ordableplace to start. O!ering naturalwoodwork, newer paint & #ooring,full basement and more. Call Eric at815-973-6768 or go to birdrealtysells.com for details.

Clean2BedroomHome

UpdatedCountryHomeLamoille

$is 4 bedroom 2.5 bath homesits on 2.61 acres and o!ers anupdated kitchen, family room with%replace, 2 car garage and detached3+ car garage and much more.Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go tobirdrealtysells.com for details.$289,900 MLS#08769434

NEWPRICE!

$105,000 MLS#08770406

Sterling

Great location and move in ready. Featuresinclude living room plus family room, newroof, Schmidt kitchen cabinets with extrabuilt in pantry cabinets, a large 4 seasonroom &more. Call Laurie at 815-499-1587for details.

NESterlingRanch Great Family Home

$108,900 MLS#08646264

Sterling

Excellent split level design o!ers largerooms, wood #oors, huge kitchen withappliances, 2.5 car garage, excellentlocation, close to schools, large deck andmuch more. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 orgo to Birdrealtysells.com for details.Asking

Close to River & Parks

$69,900 MLS#08540311

Excellent home o!ering 2-3bedrooms, large rooms, 24x36garage, main #oor laundrywith many updates! Call Ericat 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for details.

P-Town

HugeFamilyRoom

$229,900 MLS#08646489

Rock Falls

1698 sq. ". above grade. Large kitchenopens to great room with gas %replace.Sun room leads to patio with park likesetting. 17x15 master bedroom withmaster bath & jetted tub. Finishedbasement just needs ceiling. 3 carheated garage. Irrigated lawn. CallJohn Dorenbos at 815-718-0956 or goto www.johndorenbos.com.

Rare Opportunity

$59,900 MLS#08730382

Polo

Here is your chance to own a piece ofhistory! $is home is in great condition& o!ers newer #ooring & much more.Large lot!! Call Eric at 815-973-6768 orgo to Birdrealtysells.com for details.

$36,500 MLS#08663015

Polo

$is 3 bedroom home o!ers manyupdates inside including drywall,paint, #ooring & much more. Newersteel roof, double lot & potential for 2garages. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or goto Birdrealtysells.com formore details.

SoA!ordable

$52,500 MLS#08768707

Dixon

Here is an a!ordable 4 bedroom homein Dixon. Featuring a large family room,2 car garage, full basement and more!Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go tobirdrealtysells.com for details.

4Bedrooms

$199,900 MLS#08765763

Amboy

$is property o!ers a newer ranch stylehome, large heated garage with shop, guesthouse, barn, and RV pad.$e home also hasa large deck and gazebo overlooking a privatesetting, andmuchmore.Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to birdrealtysells.com for details.

5AcreCountryHome

$9,900/ Acre MLS#08766031

FranklinGrove

$is 27 acre parcel is mostly tillable ando!ers quality soil. Available to farm in2015. $is parcel also o!ers potentialto build your dream home surroundedby excellent views. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to birdrealtysells.com fordetails.

27AcresMoreOr Less

$119,900 MLS#08763996

RockFalls

$is updated 3 bedroom, 1.75bath home o!ers large rooms,partially %nished basement, 1.63acre lot & much more. Eric todayfor details 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com

Montmorency Schools

$26,000 MLS#08773531

RockFalls

1 acre lot located in theMontmorency School district.Priced to sell. Call Eric today fordetails 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com

Excellent Building Site

$559,900 MLS#08678573

Dixon

$is custom built 4-5 bedroom, 3.5 bath homeo!ers a large gourmet kitchen, expansivemaster suite, 1.45 acre lot, 3 %replaces, walk-out basement and so much more. Call Eric at815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.com formore details.

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While these decorations certainly may be symbols of the season, it’s easy to forget just how much energy and resources they consume. A typical strand of lights uses around 300 watts of electricity. Multiply those figures by the dozens of strings of lights people use and it’s easy to see how quickly energy usage can add up.

In addition to lights, lit candles, animated dolls, wreaths, trees, and scores of imported ornaments contribute to the energy consumption per household. Even so, environmentally conscious individuals need not skip the holiday décor and entertaining. Fortunately, there are various ways to be energy efficient with holiday décor this season.

• Switch to LED lights. LED lights consume a fraction of the energy traditional incandescent bulbs do. While a standard string of 50 lights consumes 300 watts, LED sets only consume four watts. This not only saves energy, but also considerable amounts of money over the course of the holiday season.

• Use fiber-optic decorations. Fiber optic items are lit by one light. The illumination carries through the fiber optic cables to the entire decoration.

• Use a power strip and timer. Plug decorations into a power strip (be sure to follow the recommended power load for safety) and hook everything up to a timer so lights are not on when no one can see them.

• Check light strands. Always inspect lights for frayed wires and any damage. Frayed lights are less efficient and pose a considerable safety risk.

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VALUE – VALUE – VALUEFamily size 2-story brick home with 5 bedrooms and a full bath oneach floor. Woodburning fireplace, beautiful wide ornate oak staircasewith scrolling and carving. Pocket doors and hardwood floors. Flooredattic, 2-car garage and double lot. Sold As Is.

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CLOSE TO THE PARKA move in ready home that is across the street from Wallingford Park. It has2 bedrooms, remodeled bath with a big walk in shower. Main !oor laundry.Furnace and central air 2 yrs old. One car garage with a covered carport.Fenced in back yard with a deck and gazebo. 2 storage sheds. Motivatedsellers.Call Dave for your showing.

$79,900#123279

FOR LEASEApproximately 1500 sq. ft. for lease. This property sits on US Route30 with high traffic count so your business is easily accessible andvery visible. Office space and receptionist area. Off street parking.Also your use of double sided lighted sign.

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SOLDBIG FAMILY ROOMNice family home with 4 bedrooms, 1 " baths and a big main !oorfamily room. Offering newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances.Newer roof and furnace.

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$109,900#122952

MOVE YOUR BUSINESS HERE!Attractive 3500 sq.ft. brick building features reception area,kitchen and full basement. Zoned B-2-2

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• Enhance decorations. Use mirrors and reflective ornaments to give the appearance of more lights without actually adding more.

• Turn off ambient lighting. Christmas tree lights or the lights framing a picture window should be sufficient to light up a room. Keep lamps and overhead lighting off while the tree is lit to save money and energy.

• Lower the thermostat. When entertaining, turn the thermostat down a few degrees. Having extra people in your home will raise the temperature. Similarly, heat generated by the oven and other cooking appliances can warm up a home. Don’t waste energy by keeping the heat turned on high.• Invest in rechargeable batteries. According to Energy Quest, 40 percent of all batteries are purchased during the

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• Change your cooking practices. Smaller appliances use less energy. Put those toaster ovens, slow cookers and electric fryers to good use. Only use the oven if you are cooking a large meal.

• Wait until the dishwasher is full. Pack in the dishes from holiday meals, and only run the dishwasher when it is full.

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$129,900 MLS#08759859

3 bedrooms, 2.25 baths, !nishedbasement, in-ground pool, coveredpatio and an attached 2 car garage.

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$149,900 MLS#08753568

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basement,main !oor family room overlookingbeautiful enclosed walk throughgarden area. Master bath includes

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Treat your family to this spacious3 bedroom home with newer roof,siding,sof!ts, porches, central airand many interior updates. Homelooks new. Settling family estate.Move in ready.

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308 E.Market St., Tampico

$69,900 MLS#08754672

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$115,000 MLS#08791992

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3110 Middle Drive, Rock Falls

$219,900 MLS#08758338

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1105W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls

$89,900 MLS#08767676

4 bedrooms, 2 baths with a!nished basement, hardwood"oors and a lower level familyroom with a wood burning stove.Tracy DeVries: 815-564-8732

3 Bedroom Brick Ranch

$149,900 MLS#08755655

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$89,900 MLS#08757251

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Deer and Golfers Play HereSpacious 2 story home with vinyl siding,central air, large garage, and nearly anacre of space. About a mile from Deer

Valley Country Club. Very nice.Wes Anderson 499-5146

www.wesleyoanderson.com$69,900 MLS#08760076

1724 Freeport Road, Sterling

$65,000 MLS#08759262

All newly updated home sitting ontwo lots. One very large bedroom,full basement, above ground pool.Gorgeous new "ooring, brand newtiled bathroom, all freshly painted.

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$49,900 MLS#08755790

3 bedroom, some hardwood"oors, walk-up attic, full basement.On a corner lot.What a deal! Sellerwill consider all offers.

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1710 18th Ave., Sterling3 bedroom, master is 13x18 with2 double closets, 1 3/4 baths, 2car garage, large game room inbasement, fenced in yard and

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863RIVERSIDE DR,DIXONLovely3-4bedroom,1.5bathhomeinWhiteOaks.Lovelykitchen,new

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Immaculate2BRriverfront ranch.Kitchenw/granitecounters,part.finishedbasement.$169,000

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1308 Institute Blvd, DixonRanch in NE Dixon w/finishedbasement w/total of 4BR 2BA1 car attached garage. $85,000Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

231 Sterling Rd, Harmon2,600 sq ft home w/outbuildingson tranquil 4 acres. Great pro-

ject w/endless possibility! $104,900Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

520 E Fellows St, DixonCharming cottage-style home2BR 2BA w/hardwood !oors,"replace & att. garage. $89,999Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

508W Locust St, PoloSpacious & well maintained 4 bed

1.5 bath with natural woodwork, newerroof, updated electric. $74,500Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

415 S Franklin Ave, PoloSpacious 2 story on corner lot.Could be 2 apartments. 2 newerfurnaces & water heaters, sold as

is. $39,900Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

611 S Dixon Ave, DixonMove-in ready 2-3BR w/openlayout in quiet neighborhood.

Priced to sell! $74,500Call Anne Hermes: 440-7370

1042 N Moose Rd,Mt MorrisUnique & serene 4BR 2BA,screened pavilion & 2-story

barn-style workshop- must see!$249,900

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

1025 Long Rd, HarmonLovely 4BR farmette w/spa-likebath, large kitchen. 2.6 ac w/pool& barn w/man cave. $199,000Call Bill Dempsey: 631-4295

341 Rockyford Rd,Amboy4 bedroom 2 bath home on 5Acres w/4 outbuildings, approx6 mi S of Amboy. $147,000Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

210 N Brinton Ave, DixonGorgeous all brick 4BR 1.5BA.Winding staircase, "replace,

updated kitchen- must see! $229,900Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

1024 Myrtle Ave, DixonLovely 3 bed 2 bath ranch w/approx 100 ft of river frontage.Partially finished basement.

$159,900Call Bill Gorski: 285-0123

512 Assembly Pl, DixonNice 3 bedroom 2 bath with large

gourmet kitchen, great location withpark off of back yard. $79,000Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

1308 Douglas Terrace, Dixon2BR 1.5BA ranch in quiet NE Dixonneighborhood. Screened porch,partially fenced yard. $119,900Call Bill Gorski: 441-4811

4216 N Timber Ln, Grand DetourPrivate riverfront property! 4 bed3 bath w/3.5 car garage & finished

walkout basement. $349,500Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

117 Fox Trot, DixonMagnificent 4BR 2.5 custom-builthome in Idle Oak. Bright & pristine,

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High School & hospital $69,000Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

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1403 S Peoria Ave, DixonBright 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath with lovelyhardwood !oors, partially "nishedbasement, .47 acre lot. $114,900Call Anne Hermes: 440-7370

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Northeast Sterling ranch. Over 1,500 sq ft features 3 bedrooms,1-1/2 baths, main !oor family room with "replace. Main !oorlaundry, appliances stay and fenced backyard.

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Edge of town Rock Fallsranch is cute and clean.2 bedrooms, main !oorlaundry, 1 car garage, patioand storage shed.

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Luxury Brick Home On Golf Course has open !oor plan throughout withover 2,200 sq. ft. Bright and airy with vaulted ceilings, skylights, mastersuite with luxurious master bath. High tech kitchen with appliances, islandand 4-season room. Professionally landscaped with lush gardens.....perfect for outside entertainment. Private cul-de-sac. Tastefully designedand decorated.MLS#08752523 $229,900

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Completely remodeled ranch offers all new !ooring, oakkitchen with lots of cabinets and new roof. Vinyl siding. Newelectrical service. Fenced backyard.

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PEACEFUL & QUIETLarge 4 bedroom home offers beautiful newer Hickory kitchen. Main bathhas Jacuzzi tub, lower level has family room with pool table, 4th bedroom,bath, laundry room and storage room. Fenced backyard and 2 car garage.Clean and ready!! Northeast Sterling location.

Cute and charming describes this 2bedroom Sterling home close to theSchools. Hardwood !oors, updated bath,new roof, enclosed porch, shed and newprivacy fenced backyard.

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Brick Ranch with great open !oorplan. 2 Large bedrooms withhard wood !oors, screened roomattached, gas "replace, oversizescenic lot. Nice, convenientlocation. Very clean. Immediatepossession.

$89,900MLS#08760263

$63,900MLS#08790636

Corner lot with this nice capecod home. Newer oak kitchenwith appliances. Hardwood!oors and newer windows. Fullbasement. Large wrap arounddeck. 1 car garage.

PEACEFUL & QUIET4 bedroom tri-level with large rooms. Open kitchen/dining roomcombo, 1 full bath and 2 half baths, convenient laundry room andsliding doors to deck. 2 car attached garage and 1 car detachedgarage. Edge of town on .84 acre lot. $132,900MLS#08747071

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Northeast Sterling location.3 bedroom ranch stylehome with attached garage.16x24 storage shed on acorner lot with alley access.

Montmorency Schools – 4 bedroom ranch has great room offeringremodeled kitchen, granite countertops, breakfast bar and open to thedining/living room. Solid oak 6 panel doors, vaulted ceilings, main!oor laundry, Andersen windows and patio doors leading to the deck andpool. 2 car garage.MLS#08767630 $189,900

Close to Schools!!! Updated inside and out including Hickory !ooringand newer carpeting. Large open kitchen offers snack bar, ceramic !oorand appliances. Living room has 2 sliding doors and stone "replace.Remodeled bath. Newer mechanicals, siding and windows. Deck andfenced yard.MLS# 08767805 $89,900

Large family home close toSchools. Deck off the kitchenleads to the fenced backyard.Some fresh paint and hardwood!oors. Oversized family room inthe lower level. Lots of potential!!

$87,500MLS#08752490

Cute 2 bedroom updatedSterling home. Newer carpet,water heater and windows.Enclosed porch and fullbasement.

$44,900MLS#08754348

Close to Schools……updated inside & out including new siding, roofand windows. 3 bedrooms, 1-3/4 baths, and modern kitchen withsliding doors to newer covered patio. Fenced backyard and garage.

$96,000MLS#08755427

2007 RENO ROAD, STERLING1 acre on the edge of town. 3 bedroom ranch with 1-1/2baths, bright kitchen with lots of natural wood cabinets. Fullbasement with family room. Covered gazebo, 2 car garageand 3 car detached garage. $129,900MLS#08791731

Hardwood Floors. Nice oak kitchen with separate butler pantry. 3 bedroom, brandnew ceramic bath. Formal dining room, open oak staircase. Newer windows andnewer 2 car garage. Sterling Charmer!!!MLS#08749476 $67,900

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SNUGGLE UP BY THE FIREPLACEBeautiful ranch home on 5 acres just north of Dixon.Great room with wood-burning fireplace & built-insopen to the kitchen. Formal dining room. 3+ cargarage and full walkout basement, partially finishedwith family room & workshop. 3 season room over-looking the grounds. All the amenities you wouldexpect. Home warranty for the buyer!

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LOADED WITH AMENITIES!This gracious 3 bedroom ranch has everythingyou want from the great curb appeal to theroomy interior. Open living room - diningroom and main floor family room. Doublefireplace. Finished basement too! QUALITYTHROUGHOUT! Call to see today!

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BRICK BEAUTY!Beautiful 2 story custom built home in NorthlandHills Subdivision with over 3,000 sq. ft. of living.Impressive open staircase. Sunken family room,separate living room & dining room. Masterbedroom suite on main level. Oversized 3 cargarage. View of Emerald Hill Golf Course. CallPatti today or visit the visual tour @www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com

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GREAT BI-LEVEL!Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath in NortheastSterling. Open oak stairway & ceramic tilefoyer. Main bath with jetted tub. Nice deckoff of kitchen, fenced yard and coveredpatio attached to garage. New roof in2012. MOVE-IN CONDITION!

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