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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
111 Forest Grove Dr., Glen Carbon4 BR/3 BA with hearth room &
large kitchen.$275,000
7227 Renken, Dorsey4 BR/2 BA with country charm on
1.5 acres.$148,000
341 Westminster, Glen CarbonSpectacular walkout 4 bedroom/
4 bath.$419,900
418 S. 7th St., Wood River3 bedroom/2 bath in great
neighborhood.$69,900
2561 Boyle Ave., Granite City3 bedroom/1.5 bath all brick
with 2 car garage.$94,900
1230 E. Olive, StauntonAdorable 3 bedroom on
corner lot.$42,900
68 S. Meadow Lane, Glen CarbonCompletely remodeled
4 bedroom/2 bath.$166,400
1912 Vassar Dr., Edwardsville3 bedroom/3 bath brick ranch
in great location.$210,000
28 Lakewood Dr., Glen Carbon4 bedroom/3 bath all-brickpristine remodeled home!
$459,900
604 Hill Lane, EdwardsvilleThree bedroom, three bath home!
$140,000
7949 Evergreen Ln., Edwardsville3 bedroom ranch on
5 acres with lake.$275,000
723 Randle, Edwardsville3 bedroom/1.5 bath home
with updated kitchen.$155,000
2011 Main St., Alton5 bedroom/2 bath with plenty of space. As-is.
$79,900
112 Forest Grove Dr. Glen Carbon4 bedroom/bath custom built
2 story!$324,900
729 Hillsboro, Edwardsville2 bedroom/1 bath home
on large lot.$79,900
7506 Stonebridge Golf Dr., MaryvilleLike new 3 bedroomwith many updates.
$214,900
134 Barnett Dr., EdwardsvilleSpacious 5 bedroom on Dunlap
Lake, 1.4 acres +/-.$549,900
4825 Hazel Rd., Edwardsville5 bedrooms. Country living on
2.75 acres +/-.$569,900
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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
3415 Crescent Ct., Wood RiverBeautiful 4 bedroom
Green Home!$315,000
3413 Crescent Ct., Wood RiverEnergy efficient new construction
4 bedrooms/3 baths.$246,000
3 Olivia, Glen CarbonUpdated hardwood floors in this
3 bedroom/3 bath home.$174,900
611 N Union St., Staunton3 bedroom/2 bath with many
updates.$92,000
303 Thomas Terrace, Edwardsville5 bedroom/3 bath lakefront home
with open floor plan.$390,000
2710 Benbow, AltonAdorable updated 2 bedroom
bungalow near college!$48,000
1 Mallard Ln., PocahontasPicturesque Beauty! Marvelous 2 ac. setting for this 1 1/2 story.
$365,000
3224 St. Rt. 160, HighlandWell maintained 3 BR on 2 ac +/-. Oversized attached & det. garage.
$224,900
3435 Pierland, PocahontasBeautiful split BR ranch/approx.
1/2 acre. Easy I-70 access.$174,900
55 Memorial Ct., HighlandBrick 3 BR updated with lots of
storage & workshop on LL.$169,000
1701 Lindenthal Ave., HighlandHardwood floors & a delightful
3 BR near school.$164,900
47 Memorial Dr., HighlandAttractive Updates. Brick
3 BR, 3 BA nicely finished.$162,000
13031 Winu Rd., HighlandWell built & cared for brick
3 BR on 2+ acres.$204,000
125B Warren Manor, HighlandElegant & very well maintained 3 BR/lovely finished lower level.
$189,900
417 W. 5th St., St. JacobMove Right In! Well maintained 3 BR/min to SAFB/interstate.
$175,500
20 Len Dr., HighlandSpectacular! Custom ranch on 2+
acres with detached insulated garage.$300,000
1321 Old Trenton Rd., HighlandOriginal charm with modern
conveniences. 4 BR on 2 lots.$250,000
100 Augusta Dr., HighlandLots of space! 3 BR with large
kitchen & all appliances.$229,000
801 High St., Collinsville2 bedroom home with spacious
rooms and big yard!$45,000
204 Washington, CollinsvilleAffordable 2 bedroom home
in nice area!$42,000
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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
461 Pike Drive East, HighlandReady for you! 3 BR w/updates.
Spectacular cul-de-sac lot.$145,000
1121 18th St., HighlandWell maintained 2 bedroom
on corner lot.$127,500
2 Geneva Dr., HighlandCharming 3 BR, 2 BA
on large lot.$124,900
312 Sycamore St., HighlandNicely updated 3 bedroom on
large lot edge of town.$124,900
1023 N. 5th St., BellevilleBeautiful 3BR/3BA brick home w/awesome
features & detached brick 2 car garage.$117,000
35B Colonial Dr., HighlandSpacious 2 BR upper level Condo
with deck & private storage.$103,000
1408 Ash St., HighlandCute Starter! 2 bedroom near
park, pool & school.$89,900
8929 Pleasant View Dr., Fairview Hgts.Numerous Upgrades! 3 BR on
large corner lot!$56,000
402 College St., AlhambraCharming 2 bedroom home.
Perfect starter home.$113,000
20 Quail Dr., HighlandCustom ranch w split bedrooms &
finished LL. Highland Schools.$189,900
312 Lorean, TroyRare Find! 10 acres in town w/
older brick 3BR/2BA home.$240,000
5506 Knecht Rd., CollinsvilleBrick ranch on almost acre. Spacious
living room w/stone fireplace.$132,500
821, 823, 825 Main St., HighlandGreat commercial location. Adaptable
business opportunity w/residence.$235,000
2835 Aster Ct., HighlandSpacious 5 bedroom w/masonry fireplace, vaulted ceiling & loft.
$279,000
120 Suppiger Unit 203, HighlandHardwood floors, kitchen w/appliances, great location.
$56,500
233 E. Broadway, TrentonExcellent investment Prop. 2 BR,
many updates completed.$80,000
2127 St. Raphael Ct., HighlandLocated on cul-de-sac street. 3 BR with attached 1 car garage.
$79,900
11 E. State St., Pocahontas2 BR with newer siding & roof.
Needs tender loving care.$65,000
6 Legacy, Granite CityEnjoy Living! 3 BR quality built nestled on Legacy Golf Course.
$159,000
35 Northwest Manor Dr., HighlandLooking for a 1 story 3 BR with
kitchen island? This is it!$145,900
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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
12004 Tower Parke Dr., HighlandFantastic family house on 2 acres
just outside city limits.$196,000
709 Lancelot, Troy2 BR home w/bsmt conveniently located in Triad school district.
$89,900
583 Admiral Wendt Pkwy., Millstadt3 BR home with formal dining
room, luxury bath, fenced yard.$215,000
108 Windsor, TroySpectacular 1 1/2 story 5 BR custom
home finished W/O. 3 car garage.$425,000
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
1501 Malia, St. JacobGorgeous custom 1 1/2 story 5BR/3BA,
oak cabinets & floors. 3 car garage.$479,900
1121 Clay St., CollinsvilleA real classic home with over 4000 sq. ft. Park-like setting.
$239,000
50 Sunray Dr., HighlandNicely updated 3BR/3BA 2 story brick home, main floor laundry.
$175,000
57 Oakbrooke, TroyUpdated 3 BR with finished lower
level with family room.$175,000
3215 Main St., AltonAdorable move-in condition
home. Total rehab 3 BR/1 1/2 BA.$99,500
2145 Hidden Creek, St. Jacob4 bedroom/3 bath atrium ranch on over 1 1/2 acres. Triad Schools.
$369,000
156 Blue Bell Ln., HighlandFantastic custom 4 bedroom/5
bath home on 2.5 acres +/-.$380,000
748 Boulevard De Cannes, Edw.Nice 3 bedroom/3 bath bi-level with spaciou open floor plan.
$158,900
120 Steven, TroyGreat opportunity short sale. 4B/3BA move-in condition.
$149,900
308 N. Douglas, St. Jacob"New As Old Can Get!"
3 BR/2 BA main floor laundry.$130,000
537 Coventry, Troy4 bedroom ranch with space! Sits on 1 1/2 acre corner lot.
$299,900
412 Camelot, CollinsvilleDoll House! 3 bedroom/3 bath
with finished basement.$149,900
202 Crestwood, CollinsvilleIt's bigger than it looks! 4 BRs
with formal dining room.$139,000
122 Kenwood, Collinsville3 BRs w/updated kitchen & bath, original woodwork, wood stove.
$105,000
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EDWARDSVILLE, IL 618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236O'FALLON/SHILOH, IL 618-628-2400 • 866-522-2234
EXCITING NEW floor plan in Ebbets Field! 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 fireplaces & finished LL. $469,900 Edwardsville PR9526
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
ATRIUM RANCH with finished walk-out LL, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, stainless steel appliances & fireplace! $299,900 Edwardsville PR9393
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! $434,900 Edwardsville 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
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
SPLIT-LEVEL with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large yard, has newer roof, HVAC & gutters. $129,900 Glen Carbon PR9642
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
BETTER THAN NEW split floor plan ranch with walkout lower level. Tons of upgrades! $230,000 Maryville PR9993
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
CHARMING & UPDATED 2 bedroom, 1 bath with remodeled kitchen and bath. $119,900 Edwardsville PR9996
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
PREMIUM LOT with 3-4 bedrooms, 2 baths, walkout LL, wooded lot, & community pool. $275,000 Maryville PR9885
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
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EDWARDSVILLE, IL 618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236O'FALLON/SHILOH, IL 618-628-2400 • 866-522-2234
BUNGALOW-ST YLE near Historic Glen Carbon with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and many updates. $99,500 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 $67,900 Edwardsville PR9422
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
EXTRAORDINARY renovated pre-Civil War home on 32 acres, stocked lake. Main floor master. Edwardsville Schools. $598,000 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 upgrades. $269,500 Edwardsville PR9974
KAREN CURRIER (618) 616-6891
GREAT INVEST MENT property that 's currently leased. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, near downtown. $48,900 Edwardsville PR9454
MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
R U S T I C C O U N T R Y S E T T I N G SURROUNDS THIS SPACIOUS RANCH HOME! 2. 5 acres, open floor plan, great room with fireplace. Call for a complete list of updates. $210,000 Granite City PR32522
BARB WYATT YUST (618) 407-3238
CHECK OUT THIS ONE-OWNER BRICK HOME! Cherry cabinets in this eat-in kitchen, range and refrigerator stay, 3 BR, 2 bath, 1 car garage, finished lower level. $99,900 Granite City PR100004
BARB WYATT YUST (618) 407-3238
BARBWYATT-YUST
(618) 407-3238
TIRED OF YARD WORK & SHOVELING SNOW? This 2 BR, 2 BA, 2 car garage has lots of upgrades...heated bathroom floors, walk in jetted tub for those having trouble using a conventional tub. 3 skylights, S/S appliances, covered patio and much more. $159,900 Granite City PR32466
BARB WYATT YUST (618) 407-3238
GREAT HOME ON LARGE LOT, updated kitchen, freshly painted, 4 BR, 3 Baths, 2 car garage, 2,368 sq.ft. $129,900 Granite City PR100031
KAREN CURRIER (618) 616-6891
L A R G E L O T A N D B E A U T I F U L MILLWORK in this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Eat-in kitchen, basement, carport. $50,000 Collinsville PR100075
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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
LARRYCOOPER
(618) 971-9036
www.LarryCooperRealtor.com
TAKE A LOOK NOW! Cleaned out, cleaned up, and fresh paint. Fireplace, 2 bedrooms, & on a deep lot. $82,500 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
SHEILACOX
(618) 593-7355
2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS with 2 lots and upgrades including HVAC, windows, baths. $93,000 Collinsville PR9978
SHEILA COX (618) 593-7355
COMPLETE REHAB IN 2005. Nice starter home all appliances stay, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. $54,000 Granite City PR100049
LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036
LOCATION, SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, bike trails, lake, all close! Call Today! $198,000 Edwardsville PR100034
LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036
ECO-FRIENDLY QUALITY RANCH with 4 bedrooms, Bamboo wood floors, large lot custom finishes. $249,900 Glen Carbon PR100052
SHEILA COX (618) 593-7355
S PA C I O U S 3 B E D R O O M R A N C H with hardwood floors in living & dining room, bedrooms & 2 car garage. $74,900 Staunton PR100053
SHEILA COX (618) 593-7355
DEAD END STREET, fenced yard, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, approx. 1,630 sq.ft. $145,000 Glen Carbon PR100050
LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036
WESWAGNER
(618) 530-3941
3 BR, 2 BATH RANCH IN STONEBRIDGE FARMS. Large fenced back yard and finished lower level. 3 car garage. $199,000 Maryville PR100017
WES WAGNER (618) 530-3941
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(ARA) - When you look outside, do the large piles of snow leave you dreaming of spring? Since winter isn’t going any-where any time soon, you might as well make the most of the snowy outdoors. When you need to remove snow from your driveway and walkways, some simple tips will make the task easier. You might even enjoy getting outdoors for bit to breathe the crisp air and delight in the wonderment of winter.
1. Groups make snow fun.While the chore of keeping walkways and driveways clean
traditionally falls on fathers, there’s no reason the whole fam-ily can’t help out. Once snow has stopped falling, bundle the whole family up (appropriate attire is essential) and get them outside. Adults and older teens can handle the heavier shov-eling tasks, while young children can help by sweeping light snow with brooms and spreading salt and sand.
2. Play it safe.Straining your back while engaging in snow removal can
leave you miserable. Before you set foot outside, make sure you have a proper snow shovel. Never use a garden spade or regular shovel to try to move snow; you’ll only make the job harder. Remember to lift with your knees, avoid making twisting motions with your back, and push snow, rather than lift it, whenever possible.
3. Plow through the pile with a sport utility vehicle.Plowing is the fastest, easiest way to clear your driveway,
but until now you may have relied on professionals to do it for you or skipped it altogether because of the expense and inconvenience of waiting for the plow guy to show up. Some snow plow manufacturers are now making products that will
work on most light pickups and SUVs, like the SnowSport HD by Agri-Cover. With no electrical or hydraulic moving parts, it’s easy to install and use, reasonably priced, and allows you to quickly and easily move snow while in the comfort of your own vehicle. Learn more at MySnowSport.com.
4. Enjoy the snow and wait until the storm has passed.You might think that you’re reducing your workload later
by shoveling while it’s still snowing, but you’re really just making more work for yourself. Wait until the snowstorm is over before you even think about snow removal. Allow yourself some time to enjoy the pristine snow with your fam-ily while looking out the window or get outside and build a snowman with the kids.
5. Take frequent breaks.You might be tempted to just push through and get the
job done as quickly as possible, but doing so means risk-ing injury or exhaustion. It’s important to give your body a rest. Snow removal works not only the muscles in your back, arms and legs, but bright sunlight reflected on snow can strain your eyes as well. So work for awhile, then take a 10 or 15-minute break. Drink a hot chocolate, check on the game, poke the fire, and take the time to relax before heading back out into the cold. Make sure to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water as well.
Winter weather will be around for a while longer, but with some caution, the right tools and a sense of fun, you can get through it, and ensure your driveway and sidewalks are safe.
Tips for easy snow removalARA
Turn snow removal from a chore into a joy.
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46 S. FAIRMOUNT DRIVE, ALTONElEGANT HOME on 1.6 acres in Fairmount, a private gated community. 4BR/4BA, 3-car oversized garage. Finished walkout basement with bar & wine cellar. Upscale kitchen with hearth room with fireplace, wet bar, ice maker and wine cooler. www.kASTEN.BIz for virtual tour. $589,900
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cHARMING & SPAcIOUS 3BR/3BA home in desirable subdivision. This home is move-in ready! Full walkout basement and a deck with a view of a private wooded lot.
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2064 GRANDVIEW, ST. JACOB MOVE IN READY gorgeous home on a lake lot. Many custom features. Tremendous space. 4BR/3BA. Triad School District. $309,000
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34 LEGACY COURT, GRANITE CITY FUll BRIck HOME ON cUl-DE SAc OVERlOOkING 2 PONDS. 3BR/4BA. Huge eat-in kitchen, vaulted ceilings, his/her walk-in closets. 1st floor laundry, central vac, and 3-car garage.
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6068 N. STATE RT. 159, EDWARDSVILLESPEcTAcUlAR HOME on 2 +/- acres. 5BR/4BA. Walkout finished lower level. Great kitchen. Country living. Edwardsville School District. $347,900
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STUNNING HOME ON 1.94 AcRES. Tons of updates. Wonderful kitchen. 5BR/4BA newly remodeled walkout basement. Lakefront home.
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NEwER HOME BUIlT IN 2008. 4BR/3BA in GREAT condition. Full basement and LOTS more.
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GORGEOUS 5 BEDROOM HOME. Full basement, fully applianced kitchen, FREE home warranty, and lots more.
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1004 WINSOR COURT, EDWARDSVILLElINcOlN kNOllS all brick ranch with finished walkout basement. 3BR/4BA, 3,702 sq/ft finished. Main level laundry room. Large master suite with his/her closets, bath w/ jetted tub and separate shower. Split floor plan with Jack & Jill bath. www.kASTEN.BIz $320,000
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91 SHADOW CROSSING, COLLINSVILLEUPDATED 3BR/3BA RAISED RANcH located at the end of a cul-de-sac minutes from Interstate access. Open floor plan, hardwood floors, covered deck. Possible 4th BR. Newer roof, A/C, water heater, flooring, landscaping, updated baths and more. www.kASTEN.BIz $169,900
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GLEN CARBON - SPLIT 3 BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN HOME LOCATED IN SAVANNAH CROSSING. Newer home built in 2010. 3-car garage. Hardwood floors. Great location.
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17 NORTH SHORE, EDwARDSVILLE4 BR HOME IN ExCLUSIVE DUNLAP LAKE! Full lake priviledges. Lots of extras. Finished walk-out LL. Adjoining the kitchen is a spacious family room with cozy fireplace.
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2837 wOODFIELD DRIVE, MARYVILLEBEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED with a perfect view of the golf course from the 2 story wall of windows in the great room. Entertaining is a breeze in the finished lower level w/its 2nd fireplace, wet bar & huge family room.
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204 POWELL, TROY THIS IS A MUST SEE! 3BR/2BA. Beautiful woodwork throughout. Loft. Updated kitchen. Newer furnace & A/C. 2.5 car garage. Fenced yard. $159,900
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19 wESTVIEw DRIVE, MARYVILLECUSTOM HOME ON 1.5 wOODED ACRES. 4BR/3BR. Beautiful 2 story great room with fireplace. Granite countertops, archways, and much more. Price to sell, motivated seller!
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306 GEASCHEL, CASEYVILLEVIEw OF THE ST. LOUIS ARCH! 2+ garage w/add’l parking. 4BR/3BA with full basement. Major water filter, woter softener, UV & humidifier on furnace. Pool and 4 seasons room. Great master bedroom.
CALL SUSAN LANDING (618) 779-7777
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(ARA) - Clean out the gutters. Put away the deck furniture and grill. Have the furnace checked. Sound familiar? Fall home improvement projects can help protect your home from cold weather and help save money on costly repairs down the road.
“An annual walk-around is a great way to check for potential maintenance needs for your home,” says Kathy Krafka Harkema, spokesperson for Pella Windows and Doors. “Check major sys-tems that help protect your house - the roof, gutters, siding, exterior finish, win-dows, doors, foundation and steps, plus interior components like heating, cooling, chimney and electrical systems.”
Look for obvious signs of deterioration, damage or potential problems, Krafka Harkema advises. Replace or repair worn or broken items before they cause poten-tial problems.
Start with new storm doorOne quick project is to install a new
energy-efficient storm door. A storm door brings natural light into the home, while helping to keep the cold, wet weather out.
The new Pella Venetian storm door, available at Lowe’s across the U.S., offers between-the-glass blinds that are easily opened or closed for added privacy and light control. Plus, its insulating glass design adds energy efficiency to your home’s entryway and reduces the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays that can fade inte-rior floor coverings and furnishings.
“Adding a new storm door is a quick, affordable way to boost your home’s energy efficiency, improve the curb appeal and help protect the entry door from the weather,” Krafka Harkema says.
Inspect windows, doorsWhen checking your home’s windows
and doors, inspect the interior and exte-rior finishes around them. Is the paint or stain in good condition? Signs of flaking and peeling or water stains may mean that it’s time to refinish or replace the unit.
Next, check windowsills and tracks for dirt and debris like sand, leaves, insects or pine needles. Open windows and doors to clean out the area with a soft
brush. Debris can hamper the airtight effectiveness and overall performance of doors and windows.
“An easy, effective winterizing tip is to look at the weather stripping around doors and windows,” Krafka Harkema says. “Reattach loose pieces and replace those that are ripped or torn.”
Finally, feel for uneven sliding and sticking when you open and close a win-dow. Try using a non-oily lubricant, like paraffin wax, on the opposing finishes.
Replace for safety’s sakeWindows and doors that do not open
and close easily could be a safety risk, especially in the event of a fire. Replace broken or inoperable windows and doors with safer, more energy-efficient ones.
New low-maintenance Pella 350 Series premium vinyl windows and sliding patio doors are up to 83 percent more energy efficient and can help save up to 35 percent on energy costs. These inno-vative windows and patio doors offer energy-efficient options that will meet or exceed Energy Star guidelines.
Give your home an annual check up
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(ARA) - The cold temperatures are settling in for the winter months, and if you’re not careful, rodents can also settle into your home. Your house - especially your kitchen - offers everything rats and mice are looking for: food, water and warmth.
“Rodents are cute in the movies, not in the house,” says Dr. Ron Harrison, techni-cal services director at Orkin. “They are disease-transmitters and cause huge prob-lems structurally. They’ve been known to cause fires by gnawing through electrical wires.”
Rodents are a triple threat to hom-eowners because they can contaminate food, destroy property and spread seri-ous diseases, including Hantavirus and LCMV, a viral disease that can cause
inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). They can spread these diseases through their urine and feces or directly through bites. Fleas, lice and ticks can also be brought into your home by rodents and can carry infection to humans after feed-ing on an infected mouse or rat.
It’s easier than you think for a rodent to get into your home. A rat can fit through an opening as small as a quarter, while a mouse can squeeze through a hole small-er than a dime. It’s important to contact a pest professional because rats can sense traps and bait. They colonize in attics, burrows, under concrete and porches, in walls and other hard to reach places.
Harrison offers the following tips to help prevent rodents from getting into your home this winter:
• Seal all cracks and install weather strips at the bottom of exterior doors.
• Trim branches, plants and bushes that hang over the home.
• Plant vegetation at least 12 inches away from the home.
• Keep the interior of the home clean.• Store all food, including pet food,
and garbage properly in sealed contain-ers.
• Do not leave dishes in the sink or pet food out overnight.
It’s important to contact a licensed pest management professional such as Orkin for help in identifying and addressing rodent problems. For a free home inspection or for more information on rodents, call (800) 800-ORKIN or visit orkin.com.
Keep rodents outdoors this winter
ARAOnce inside, rodents can cause many problems in a home.
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(ARA) - Colder weather not only has you shutting the windows and cranking up the heat, but also bringing your vehicles into the garage to protect them from the winter elements.
Housing your vehicles in the garage is one thing, but this space houses your workshop, big toys and, in some cases, the man cave where you escape for a football game or afternoon of hanging out with some pals. This is the perfect time of year to make your garage the storage and hang-out space you need for those long winter months.
Here are a few tips that can help you turn your garage into a space that meets all your requirements for many years to come:
• Clean it up. Take the time during these long winter months to clean out the garage of anything not needed (broken car parts, duplicate tools, half-empty cans of paint or stain and even prod-ucts you’ve outgrown) and find storage space for what’s left over. Purchase storage containers and shelving, or build hanging racks to help get your to keep items off the floor and out of the way. Wash down the floors, scrub the walls and let it dry out before putting everything back in.
• Protect your floors. After driving through the slush and snow, your car or truck is going to be bringing a lot of sand and
salt chemicals into your garage. As it melts, this corrosive mix-ture congregates on the floor, developing pockmarks and cracks in the concrete. Give your garage floor a protective coating like ASPART-X from LINE-X. It’s waterproof, abrasion and chemical resistant, and can be customized to any color with the potential for color chips to be added in. It’s perfect for designing your man cave with the colors of your favorite team. And think of the con-crete repairs you’ll save money on down the road.
• Maintenance is important. Sometimes just cleaning the garage isn’t enough. You may need to invest a bit of time and energy into the electrical and - if included - heating as well. Replace all the batteries in your garage door openers, and clean the weather stripping between the door panels. Also have a heating professional check out your garage heater at the same time you are getting your home furnace inspected and cleaned. You don’t want to come out to the garage on the day the temps drop below freezing and dis-cover the heater isn’t working.
Try these tips to turn your garage into a great work space, stor-age space and potential man cave to hang out with your pals.
Keep your garage looking goodARA
Take advantage of winter and dress up your garage.
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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! $249,900
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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! $159,900
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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! $119,900
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COLLINSVILLE - This newly remodeled 4 bedroom home with attached garage has all updated systems, new carpets, updated kitchens & baths! New roof just completed! $109,900
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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
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COLLINSVILLE - Fabulous 3 bedroom home just completely remodeled with new kitchen, baths, plumbing, electric, furnace, AC, roof & more! Great location on just under an acre! $99,900
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EDWARDSVILLE - Newer 2 stor y 3 bedroom home in sought after neighborhood with open floor plan, 3 car garage, huge master bedroom suite, walk in closets, kitchen with island! $227,900
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CASEYVILLE - Secluded retreat near the city! 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 7.5 acres with stocked pond, in ground pool, large eat in kitchen with island, 32X30 pole barn with 12’ overhead door! $255,000
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EDWARDSVILLE - Custom home secluded on 5.8 wooded acres! This massive 3 bedroom home features a dream stainless kitchen, cathedral ceilings, finished lower level and koi pond! $349,900
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HIGHLAND - Gorgeous 3 bedroom 3 bath home on over 2 acres with a full f inished basement, nice maple kitchen, hardwood floors, new carpet, 2 car garage & bonus office room! $209,900
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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.
$350,000 - EdwardsvilleIMMACULATE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME home, nestled on cul-de-sac lot. Walking distance to new schools and close to bike trails. Elegant entrance foyer leads to soaring two-story great room that showcases fireplace and palladian wall of windows. Gourmet island kitchen with beautiful granite countertops an wood floors. Call for full list of custom features.
$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.
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(ARA) - Drafty attics, fireplaces, leaky windows and open vents provide the perfect opportunity for winter’s chill to sneak into your house and have you shivering from the cold. Not only does this cause you to huddle under extra lay-ers of clothing and heavy blankets, but also probably has you spending more money than you want turning up the thermostat.
Drafts, such as those around doors, windows and pipes, are the largest source of heating and cooling loss in the home. Most homeowners tackle the easy leaks by caulking and weather-stripping to minimize energy loss and drafts.
But what can you do about drafts from the four largest “holes” in your home - the folding attic stair, the whole house fan, the fireplace and the clothes dryer? Here are some tips and tech-niques that can quickly, easily and inex-pensively seal and insulate these often overlooked holes:
Attic stairs
Installing attic stairs creates a large hole (approximately 10 square feet) in your ceiling. The ceiling and insulation that were there have to be removed, leaving only a thin, unsealed, sheet of plywood.
Often you can see a gap around the perimeter of the attic door. Check out your home’s attic entrance: At night, turn on the attic light and shut the attic stairway door - do you see any light coming through? If you do, heated and air-conditioned air is leaking through these large gaps in your home 24 hours a day. This is like leaving a window or skylight open year-round.
Whole house fans and air condition-ing vents
Much like attic stairs above, installing a whole house fan creates a large hole (up to 16 square feet or larger) in your ceiling. The ceiling and insulation that were there have to be removed, leaving only the drafty ceiling shutter between you and the outdoors.
An easy, low-cost solution to this problem is to add a whole house fan shutter seal. Made from white textured flexible insulation, the shutter seal is installed over the ceiling shutter, secured with Velcro and trimmed to fit. The shut-ter seal can also be used to seal and insu-late air conditioning vents, and is easily removed when you need to run the fan.
FireplacesMore than 100 million homes in North
America are constructed with wood- or gas-burning fireplaces. However, fireplaces can be big energy wasters. Fireplaces can act like a giant straw, sucking your expensive heated or air-conditioned air right up the chimney and out of your house. In addition, sometimes odors, toxins, noise and insects come into the house through the chimney.
Fireplaces often have dampers that are meant to be shut when the fireplace is not used. However, even if the damper is shut it is not air-tight.
ARAA fireplace adds warmth – and value – to any home.
Keeping winter’s chill at bay
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$135,000 - STAUNTON - Do you need more space? This home has it!! You will enjoy the large formal living room and den on the main level and the finished basement has a huge open family room plus an additional kitchen. The workshop is perfect for the handyman and an additional 2 car garage. #6481
$214,000 - STAUNTON - All brick ranch, sitting on nice lot in a great subdivision, close to schools. Plaster walls. Anderson windows. Master suite has huge walk-in closet, bath with double sink & corner garden tub/shower. The basement includes: 2nd family room, office, game room, -- great for entertaining. New roof & gutters, 2010. #6485
$259,900 - STAUNTON - Country living at its finest, whether it is drinking coffee on the front porch in the morning or entertaining on the back deck, or just relaxing on the side patio this beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story home has it all, large country style eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, tastefully decorated and much more, colorful landscaping, large 30 x 56 garage. Overlooking creek. #6495
$249,900 - STAUNTON - If you like natural light, quiet space, deer & turkey roaming the land, this is the place for you! This spacious, 3 bedroom/3 bath home invites the outdoors in and sits on 14+ acres. Outside features a garden, gazebo, 24x28 workshop, chicken coop, MUCH MORE! #6500
$189,000 - STAUNTON - Relax on the covered porch of your 3,604 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bath home on a 1/2 acre corner lot. Open wood staircase, hardwood floors, central vac system, intercom system, gas fireplace, heated & cooled attached 2 car garage. Huge 2nd story game room, large kitchen updated in 2010, new roof and energy eff. furnace in 2009, partial basement, vinyl privacy fence & more. Don't miss out! #6328
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$129,000 - STAUNTON - Very nice & quiet neighborhood. 3 bedroom ranch on large corner lot, featuring large deck, small outbuilding, spacious 3 car garage, hardwood floors (under carpets) and new roof in 2009. #6456
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$175,000 - LIVINGSTON - Beautiful, open floor plan home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Patio in back is perfect for relaxing and front porch is ideal for enjoying your morning coffee. Plenty of space for vehicles in the 23x34 attached garage plus the 28x32 detached garage. On roomy half-acre lot #6528
$164,900 - WORDEN - Beautiful ranch-style, 3-bedroom/3-bath home features great floor plan and large family room - just the right size for all. The outside offers a large covered porch, patio, fire pit, fenced back yard. Must See!! #6555
$139,900 - STAUNTON - Lakefront Living!!! This 3 bdrm home has wonderful views of nature and the lake. You will enjoy warm evenings sitting by the fireplace in the living room which is open to the kitchen and dining room. #6545
$194,900 - STAUNTON - House Beautiful! Built in 2004, this exquisite, 3- bedroom home has many extra features, including 3 baths, walk-in closet, 3-car garage, more! Your could spend the holidays with your family in this new home. #6562
$134,900 - STAUNTON - Move In Ready. 3-4 bdrm spacious home features hardwood floors, kitchen and dining room updates, lots of closets, large screened in back porch for relaxing. 4 car garage. Fruit trees on property, A must see to appreciate. #6565
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$141,000 - STAUNTON - Priced right! Move in ready, 4 bdrm, 2 bath all appliances stay, 2 car garage all located on quiet cul-de-sac, fenced back yard, great for pets. Large deck off dining room, great for entertaining or just relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet. Call this house your "HOME". #6553
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$134,900 - MT. OLIVE - Outstanding 3BR/2BA bungalow. New interior. Kitchen has island, stainless appliances, granite counters, tile floor. Gas fireplace in living room. 15x12 bonus (music) room. Upper level has 2 bedrooms, 3/4 bath, and office nook. Sliding doors lead to patio with custom grill island. Oversize 3 car garage. #6576
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$179,000 - BENLD - Don't look any farther, this home is the one!! Well maintained 3BR/3BA home has a full basement that is finished with an addtional kitchen, living room, and a potential 4th bedroom! Outdoor living is easy with the large covered patio, and pool with large deck. The yard is fenced and there are two storage sheds plus an attached 2 car garage. Detached building & additional land included. #6567
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$149,500 - Want to downsize? Do it in style in this 3-bedroom/2-bath, newer home in a small town. Open floor plan. Plaster walls. Surround Sound, 5 speakers. Gas fireplace. Walk-in closet. Jetted tub. 2-car garage ha sink. close tomany amenities, including post office, school, grocery and restaurant. Easy access to I-55. See it now. #6578
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(ARA) - If you’ve finished making your holiday gift list, don’t put the pen and paper away just yet. While the holi-days take up a lot of attention right now, it’s also a great time to look a bit further into the future. With the new year just around the corner, planning for home improvement projects now can help you prioritize and budget.
Spending more time indoors at home might be bringing some potential projects to your attention. Maybe you’ve noticed fraying carpet under your toes, chipped paint on a window frame or a paint color that feels outdated - whatever needs to be addressed should get marked down on your fix-it list.
Give yourself a deadline for completing the list and then call a household meeting to start prioritizing. One of the most important things you can bring to that meeting is an idea of how much you can afford to spend. Given that the economy is still lagging - and many people are feeling that pull on their pocketbooks - it’s wisest to avoid going into debt to accomplish everything you want to do.
Setting a home improvement budget gives you parameters to work within as you weigh the importance of each project on your list. However, you should also come to the table with
a reasonable idea of how much it will cost to complete each of the tasks you want to finish.
Armed with your list and your budgetary figures, go through each item, weighing the pros and cons of both doing it now and letting it wait. You’ll inevitably have a lot of options, including putting things off and sav-ing more money throughout the year, or investing some money in repairs now and letting your savings grow for midyear projects. Naturally, you’ll also need to consider the constraints of weather on your projects - if you want to put on a new deck, you’ll have to wait until at least spring. Consider the fact that an outdoor project might feel a lot more necessary when warmer weather arrives than it does now.
Your long-term plans for your home should also come into play. If you’re planning on selling anytime soon, consider carefully whether the projects you plan on doing will pay off at sale time. Additionally, if you plan on catching a buyer’s eye, take an objective look at what might help you make the sale. If you’re working with a Realtor, you might even want to discuss with them the best fix-ups and repairs within your budget.
Plan home improvement projects now
ARAMake the most of winter and tackle inside home improvement jobs.
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(ARA) - With more and more hom-eowners choosing to stay in their cur-rent homes instead of selling, many are deciding to remodel.
If you are thinking about remodeling your home, consider projects that will add style, but will also offer the best return on investment when it comes time to sell. With return on vinyl sid-ing and vinyl window replacement each above 70 percent, according to “Remodeling” magazine’s 2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report, it’s apparent that homeowners can gain considerable curb appeal and return on investment by upgrading the exterior.
“Updating your home with new windows or siding is a great way to instantly boost curb appeal and reduce the maintenance of your home,” said John Stephenson, vice president of marketing for Ply Gem, a leading exte-rior building products company. “But many people are beginning to consider the possibilities of an entire exterior remodel, by combining multiple prod-
uct categories such as windows, sid-ing and stone veneer. Homeowners can take their home beyond a simple product replacement, and instead give it architectural style and a new color scheme.”
Ply Gem and remodeling company Case/Design Remodeling, Inc. offer advice on how to achieve a complete, architecturally-styled exterior remodel based on a recent before and after proj-ect.
Envision your dream home“Having a vision helps your remod-
eling contractor understand what style you’re looking for,” said Bruce Case, president of Case/Design Remodeling, Inc. “Keep in mind, it’s also important to select a style that fits with the neigh-borhood. It may be more difficult to sell in the future if you make a too drastic change.”
Your remodeler can make style sug-gestions, or you can drive around older neighborhoods in your area to gauge ideas for what styles might work best.
For this project, together with the homeowners who were nominated by the community to receive a free renova-tion from Case/Design Remodeling, the team decided to transform the exte-rior using architectural elements of a shingle home style. This style worked well with the home’s more traditional suburban Washington, D.C. neighbor-hood, and also worked well for reno-vating the colonial two-story exterior without significant structural changes.
Mix and match texture and colorMore often than not, homeowners
stick with the basics when taking on an exterior renovation. However, today’s exterior building products allow for infinite options that can take your home to the next level and go beyond simply replacing windows and siding.
When remodeling this particular home from a 1970s colonial to a mod-ern interpretation of a shingle style, it was important to incorporate new textures and colors to completely trans-form the look.
Tips on transforming your exterior
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(ARA) - With home prices and interest rates still low across the country, and inventories high, it’s a great time to be in the market for a fixer-upper. By buying a house that needs some work, you can achieve your dream home for less than you would probably pay for a move-in-ready abode.
To ensure you’re making the most of your investment, howev-er, it pays to take a look at your credit before you buy and begin your remodel. You’ll not only need credit to cover the purchase price of the house, but you’ll need it for renovation expenses as well.
The first step you should take in your bid to buy a fixer-upper is to check your credit report and score. Websites like www.creditreport.com can help you understand your credit. Understanding your credit will help you know whether or not you can afford to buy a house that needs work and if you’ll be able to pay for the needed renovations.
You should also carefully research what your options are for financing your remodel. Learn what your options are, from traditional fixed mortgages to home equity lines of credit, and decide before you buy which type of financing will be best for you. Getting a handle on your financing before you buy can help ensure you stay on budget when you’re in the middle of renovations.
When you’ve got a clear picture of your credit status and financing options, you can start looking at fixer-uppers. When you find a good prospect, have your remodeling contractor walk
through the house with you so he can give you a rough estimate of what needs to be done and how much the work will cost.
If you’re buying a house that’s in basically good condition but just looks dated, you’ll have to make some decisions about where to invest your money. Focus on improvements that will not only look good, but will also enhance the value of your home. Resources like Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report can give you a good idea of how much of your original investment you’ll recoup on different remodeling projects at the time of resale.
Once you’ve signed all the paperwork and the house is yours, it’s time to get to work. If you’re handy, you may be able to save money by doing some of the renovation work yourself. Projects like painting, adding crown molding and even putting down new flooring are well within the skills of most do-it-yourselfers. More complex projects like drywall, plumbing or electrical work may be best left to professionals.
Whether you do the work yourself, or hire contractors, you’ll need to carefully manage all aspects of the renovation to ensure your remodel stays on budget. The excitement of remodeling a house into your dream home can make it easy to get carried away on spending. Keep in mind that remodeling estimates are just that - an estimate. The final tab is rarely exactly what your contractor predicted it would be. Build in at least 10 per-cent extra to cover emergency overruns, and avoid making any unnecessary changes to the plans while the project is under way.
How to approach a fixer-upper
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2 WINTERGREEN GLEN CARBONQuiet neighborhood. 3BR’s, vaulted ceil-ing in living rm, formal dining, C/A, patio.
$39,900 Judie Jackson
1621 LINDELL GRANITE CITYGreat brick 2BR home w/updated kitch-en and thermal windows. New roof & electric.$84,900 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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229 SummIT AVE. GLEN CARBONAdorable 2BR in Historic Glen Carbon. New kitch, BA, thermal windows & fresh paint. Sun rm.$99,700 Janell Schmittling
1040 LAFAYETTE CT. COLLINSVILLENewly updated 1st flr condo. New stove, refrig, furnace, & water heater. Undergrnd parking.$49,000 Judie Jackson
2115 CLAIRmONT DR. SHILOHGated Community. Exquisite 6BR/6BA, gated comm. Dream kit w/stainless app. I/G pool, 2 Mstr BR's. 4C gar.$1,750,000 Judy Browning
5429 mARYVILLE RD., GRANITE CITYSmall grocery store & restaurant, + two, 2BR appts. Great location & income opportunity.$118,000 Judy Browning
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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
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107 E. CENTER ST TROY3BR/2BA. New roof, siding, updated kitchen. Walk to school, church, & shop-ping.$81,500 Phillip Edsall
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12 KINGSTON FV HTS3BR/2BA w/ many updates. Fenced yard; wooded park-like setting. Close to schools, park & shopping.$99,900 Rose Flamuth
916 CALIFORNIA AVE., COLLINSVILLECute & spacious updated 2BR/1.5BA. open floor plan. Finished w/o bsmt.
$84,900 Roberta Ecker
702 E. mAIN ST. ALHAmBRAHigh traffic commercial location. Building has nice display windows, fresh paint.$44,900 Elaine Pool
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411 S. FIRST ST. CASEYVILLE3BR/2BA Victorian Charmer. Ornate FP, milled wdwrk, wood flrs. Full bsmt, det gar & carport.$89,500 Pat Denney
4263 STATE RT. 159 GLEN CARBONTraffic count 25,000 per day. Access to Hwy 270. W/O upper level. Foundation poured for 2nd. bldg.$900,000 Pat Schaeffer
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819 POWELL COLLINSVILLECharming updated ranch! Udated windows, siding, roof, furnace, carpet, ceramic tile, & BA in 2005.$103,500 Judie Jackson
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.$599,999 Claire Leopold
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902 FAR OAKS DR CASEYVILLENew Construction! 4BR/4BA. Vaulted/coved ceilings, wood flrs, plush mstr suite, deluxe kitchen.$479,900 Claire Leopold
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1014 FAR OAKS DR CASEYVILLEOn golf course. Custom 4BR/4BA.Mstr w/ walk-in closet, plush BA on 1st flr.2 story grt rm, hearth rm by kitch.$520,000 Claire Leopold
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2747 WASHINGTON AVE. GRANITE CITY2 homes for the price of one! 1200sqft home w/new electric & plumbing + 600sqft updated apt over gar.$64,500 Judy Browning
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725 OSBORN COLLINSVILLENice 4BR home on double lot. Udated roof, siding, windows, HVAC. Bsmt w/ workshop, bonus rm.$109,000 Georgia Wilde
604 CHOuTEAu GRANITE CITYAdorable 3BR, updated kitch, bath. Six panel doors, new lights & paint. 1BR brick out bldg in back.$84,900 Janell Schmittling
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