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815-223-1088
Johanna Arkels
Jaimie Bazydlo
Janet Benvenutti
Jackie Carrow
Andy Cassidy
Ellen Credi
Utica – Beautifully maintained duplex features 4
bedrooms and 2.5 baths.
#09032758
$157,500
Peru – 3-Bedroom, 2-bath ranch home with main
level laundry room.
#09032700
$189,000
Hennepin – Lovely 4-bedroom, 4-bath home on 5
wooded acres with creek.
#09032453 $299,000
LaSalle – Lovely 3-bedroom home with welcoming front porch & immaculate interior.
#09032293
$89,900
LaSalle – Bright & sunny, well maintained
3-bedroom home.
#09029219
$70,000
LaSalle – Lots of character in this charming
3-bedroom home in nice neighborhood.
#09029124
$92,900
Peru – Updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that is
move-in ready.
#09028645
$82,900
Lostant – Country home with great views, remodeled 3 bedrooms on .6 acre lot.
#09028526
$97,500
Putnam – Move right in almost everything
included.
#09028451
$199,900
LaSalle – Immaculate 2-bedroom home in great
condition with main level laundry.
#09028265
$72,000
LaSalle – Quality throughout this lovely 3-4
bedroom ranch with open floor plan.
#09026498
$279,900
LaSalle – Cozy bungalow with original arched
doorways & hardwood flooring.
#09026248
$72,000
Marseilles – Nice sized 4-bedroom, 2-bath home,
family room with fireplace.
#09023789
$64,900
Granville – Very nice 3-bedroom mobile home,
absolutely move in condition.
#09022268
$29,900
Princeton – Well built 3-bedroom, 1.5 baths brick
ranch on 3+/- scenic acres.
#09021619
$159,900
Tiskilwa – 44.79 acres, 20 tillable, in gorgeous
wooded location near Hennepin Canal.
#09020254
$595,000
Lostant – Spacious & affordable 2-bedroom home
sits on landscaped corner lot.
#09020132
$42,500
Marseilles – 3-Bedroom home in Marseilles with
1 bath & newer 2-car garage.
#09020098
$39,500
LaSalle – Sturdy 2-story, 4-bedroom, home with
hardwood in most rooms.
#09018869
$62,000
LaSalle – Large 2-story home with 4-5 bedrooms
& 1.5 baths.
#09018285
$35,000
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Mindy Fritz
Wendy Fulmer
Cindy Funfsinn
Robin Guerrero
Chris Hopps
Barb Kuzma
Spring Valley - Affordable 2-bedroom home,
updated bath with walk-in tub.
#09018215
$46,000
Peru – Home approximately 2,000 square feet
with 5 bedrooms & 2 baths.
#09018035
$107,900
Spring Valley – New addition on this spacious
3-bedroom, 2-bath home.
#09017363
$80,000
Spring Valley – Well maintained home on double
lot & large fenced in yard.
#09015130
$92,900
Peru – Great income property close to downtown
area, 2-3 bedrooms.
#09014634
$34,900
Dalzell – Very nice 3-bedroom home on large lot
with hardwood floors.
#09014612
$89,900
Walnut – Opportunity with this 1.5-story, 2-bedroom home.
#09014218
$19,900
Tonica – Move in condition, perfect for first time
buyer, 2-bedroom home.
#09013319
$65,000
Spring Valley – 3-Bedroom, 1.5 baths home with
2-car garage tri-level home.
#09012200
$144,900
Princeton – Charming 2-bedroom home on lovely
60x128 lot with hardwood floors.
#09011984
$64,500
Granville – Great 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with
attached 12x24 garage.
#09010558
$22,000
Spring Valley – Well maintained, sunny 2-bedroom home with open floor plan.
#09009513
$79,900
Utica – Nice end unit cabin at Grand Bear Lodge
with 3 bedrooms.
#09009396
$79,900
LaSalle – Home with 3 bedrooms on large lot &
nicely landscaped.
#09009011
$49,900
Peru – All brick 2600 sq ft home on quiet street, 4
bedrooms on main floor.
#09008875
$183,500
Ottawa – Loaded with charm in this lovely farm
house style 3-bedroom home.
#09007877
$192,000
Lostant – Cute & cozy, well cared for 2-3 bedroom, 1-bath home.
#09005890
$48,500
Peru – Lovely 3-bedroom, 1-bath home with
oversized 2+ car garage.
#09003570
$102,500
LaMoille – Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on
nice corner lot.
#09003371
$109,900
Oglesby – Neat 3-bedroom brick ranch with main
level 1.5 baths.
#09003292
$122,500
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David Postula
Garry Schroeder
Jackie Thompson
Bob VanDrimmelen
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Ladd - Inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage
ranch style house
#09001396
$82,500
LaSalle – Home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath & room
to grow
#09000496
$29,900
Peru - Very nice 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home with
fenced yard, large deck with seating.
#08974773
$145,900
Peru - One of a kind custom 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath
house overlooking the Illinois Valley.
#08974259
$249,900
LaSalle – Large brick 4-bedroom, 2.5 baths ranch
home on 2.84 acres.
#08974225
$255,000
Ladd – Adorable 3-bedroom home in great corner
lot location.
#08973800
$85,000
Peru – Larger than it looks & cared for home with
many recent updates.
#08968684
$69,900
LaMoille – Well maintained 2-bedroom home on
large lot with eat-in kitchen.
#08965724
$61,900
Mendota – Built in 2014! Lovely 3-bedroom,
2.5-baths home on 2+/- acres.
#08963464
$278,900
Utica – Immaculate family home! Large yard,
freshly painted, 3-car garage.
#08962903
$239,900
Spring Valley – Affordable 3-bedroom home with
a large 2-car attached garage.
#08961192
$59,900
Spring Valley – Nice 3-bedroom home features
eat-in kitchen with new countertops.
#08959334
$50,000
Peru – Older home with 4 bedrooms, hardwood
flooring & newer windows.
#08958806
$44,500
Peru – Neat 3-bedroom home with lovely eat-in
kitchen & large island.
#08953818
$74,900
Princeton – Nice location, neat 3-bedroom ranch
with 1-car attached garage.
#08953754
$54,900
LaMoille - Spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod
home on 2 lots.
#08950843
$104,000
Hennepin - Lovely 3-bedroom log home on 5
wooded scenic acres & 2-car garage.
#08949852
$279,000
McNabb - Lovely 3 bedroom ranch home in great
condition on quiet street.
#08949252
$89,900
Princeton - Affordable 2-bedroom ranch home in
nice neighborhood.
#08944971
$38,900
Utica - Lovely 2-bedroom villa located at Grand
Bear Resort.
#08944895
$71,800
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Karen Yade
Rhonda Zeman
Karen Zermeno
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Bob Huber
Utica - Lovely 3-bedroom, 4-bath cabin at Grand
bear Lodge.
#08944602
$109,900
LaSalle - Pebbledash home has many updates
including newer AC unit & furnace.
#08944145
$79,900
Peru - Very well maintained & priced to sell, 3-4
bedrooms & dining room.
#08941901
$84,500
Ottawa – Lots of potential with this handyman’s
special on the Fox river.
#08941692
$105,000
Oglesby – Roomy 3-bedroom, 1-bath home
features large living & dining rooms.
#08940703
$69,900
Tonica – Large 2-story home with 4-bedrooms
& 1-bath.
#08940584
$38,500
Peru – Recently updated! Features new flooring,
updated baths, updated kitchen.
#08938688
$79,500
Spring Valley – Quality throughout in this spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on quiet street.
#08936518
$249,900
LaSalle – All brick 3-bedroom, 1-bath home with a
2-car garage & storage.
#08931185
$89,000
LaSalle - Well maintained & spacious 1 story
home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.
#08928859
$84,900
Ladd - Nice & neat 3-bedroom ranch home with
newer living room flooring.
#08926957
$89,900
Spring Valley – Bi-level home features 4 bedroom, 3 baths, recreation/family room.
#08926271
$149,900
Ottawa – Very nice 5-bedroom, 3.5 baths, 3-car
garage Georgian style home.
#08926166
$249,900
LaSalle – 1-story home through the covered front
porch to see an inviting living room.
#08922694
$59,900
Cherry – Affordable 2-bedroom home with some
updated flooring.
#08802312
$46,000
Cherry – Spacious living room, covered porch,
concrete patio & 1-car detached garage.
#08802244
$55,000
Grand Ridge – Nicely remodeled older home in
wonderful smaller town
#08800696
$69,000
Princeton – Beautiful Timberpeg home set on
2.77 private wooded acres.
#08799350
$299,000
Princeton – 3-Bedroom home with hardwood
flooring, covered porch, eat-in kitchen,
#08792480
$19,900
Tonica – Built 2002, vinyl sided, cozy fireplace,
open floor plan, walk-in closet
#08787749
$175,000
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ment. Many unfinished basements have basic concrete
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add warmth to a basement
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Installing acoustic insulation is the perfect excuse to
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Transform the dull and boring space into an inviting
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depth and visual interest to
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John Carls
815-252-4456
Ron Dose
815-830-1191
Ginny Farneti
815-252-6691
1177 N Gooding Street
La Salle, IL 61301
MLS# 09023645
2 BD, 1 BA home in
nice north LaSalle
location. Corner lot,
nice curb appeal
Beaufully appointed custom built brick 4-5 BR home with quality
upgrades throughout. All hardwood flooring, 6 panel doors, 2
fireplaces, 1 in the kitchen 1 in the living room. Master suite
includes trey ceiling, great private bath with whirlpool tub, double
vanity & separate shower. A man's dream...beaufully finished
basement has open floor plan for spacious entertaining. 3 car
garage in coveted subdivision. Professionally landscaped.
MLS# 08982335
706 W Bridge Street
Streator, IL 61364
218 Oakwood Avenue
Oglesby, IL 61348
MLS# 09026822
Enclosed heated
porch, 2 car garage
and storage shed.
MLS# 09001040
Beautiful crafted 3 BR
nestled in an
established
neighborhood.
1923 10th Street
Peru, IL 61354
1605 N 1590th Rd
Streator, IL 61364
2114 Manor Lane
Peru, IL 61354
628 Putnam Street
Peru, IL 61354
MLS# 09017447
Breathtaking Victorian
Home! Surround
yourself with
character
MLS# 09016095
Great starter or
retirement home. 2 BR
in great location
MLS# 09015531
A must see....Beautiful
3 BR, 2 BA ranch style
home that sits on 1.75
acres
MLS# 09015803
Home is in desirable
location-close to
shopping. Very clean.
Updated
MLS# 09015012
Home has been
completely redonePlenty of room for
everyone.
325927
1026 Marquette Street
La Salle, IL 61301
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Jack Hamilton
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Terry Happ
815-488-1620
Mike Hocking
815-488-1362
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Suzanne Hueneburg
815-252-7131
Katrina Jarrell
815-228-9779
323 9th Street
Peru, IL 61354
402 N Hickory Street
Wenona, IL 61377
421 6th Street
Peru, IL 61354
1424 Calhoun Street
Peru, IL 61354
MLS# 09011316
Very nice and well
kept 2 bedroom home.
Spacious backyard
MLS# 09009388
Beautiful home priced
to sell! Large corner
lot. Attached 2 car
garage.
MLS# 09008895
3 bedroom home,
enclosed porch,
hardwood floors
Charming 3BR/1BA
cottage in great Peru
neighborhood
Beautifully cared for
home! Newer roof,
windows
1017 W. 4th Street
Spring Valley. IL 61362
3608 E. 1759th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
1515 Prospect Ave.
Peru, IL 61354
846 Chartres Street
La Salle, IL 61301
MLS# 08980315
Great character in this
2 bedroom home with
bonus room
MLS# 08976129
Tons of character in
this 2 BR Craftsman
style home.
MLS# 09008732
306 W Iowa Street
Spring Valley, IL 61362
MLS# 08986054
PENDING
1357 N. 4483rd Rd.
Earlville, IL 60518
MLS# 08986054
3 bedroom ranch on
large lot in rural
subdivision
MLS# 08985929
Completely
remodeled Large lot.
MLS# 08982335
Beautifully appointed
custom built brick 4-5
BR home
PENDING
1000 N 25th Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
202 W. Cedar
Ladd, IL 61329
314 N. 3rd Street
Earlville, IL 60518
1729 15th Street
Peru, IL 61354
MLS# 08985683
MLS# 08988716
Two homes-House &
Double Wide Mobile
Home on concrete
slab. All for one price.
Very nice corner lot
location, beautifully
landscaped, fenced
back yard
Well maintained, very
clean 3 bedroom brick
ranch in lovely
neighborhood
Large 2 story home
with 4 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms.
3-bedroom, 2-bath
home, new furnace
2011
100 West 5th Street
Spring Valley, IL 61362
218 Oakwood Ave.
Oglesby, IL 61348
661 Crosat Street
La Salle, IL 61301
429 N. Greenwood St.
Spring Valley, IL 61362
208 Plank Road
Cherry, IL 61317
MLS# 08952637
3 bedroom 1
bathroom home on
cornet lot.
MLS# 09001040
MLS# 08996953
Beautiful crafted 3 BR
nestled in an est.
neighborhood
Plenty of room in this
3-4 BR home on
corner lot
MLS# 08988334
MLS# 08994307
Handy man special.
Newer roof. Corner lot.
Sold as is.
MLS# 09003300
Cozy and affordable 3
bedroom home on
large lot
325928
MLS# 08988885
MLS# 08988767
2134 14th Street
Peru, IL 61354
PENDING
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Linda Kaszynski
815-228-5622
414 Wisconsin Avenue
Streator, IL 61364
Walt Kotecki
815-488-0117
Bev Lamps
815-343-0894
22 Heather Drive
La Salle, IL 61301
MLS# 08946917
Mary Lushina
815-780-0570
1207 Watson Street
Streator, IL 61364
MLS# 08857031
Completely renovated
1 BR1 BA home with
detached 1 car garage
Pat Majors
815-228-6353
316 S. Maple Street
Wenona, IL 61377
MLS# 08786762
Royce Mignone
815-252-9997
1120 Crosat Street
La Salle, IL 61301
MLS# 08900974
3 bedroom, 1.5 bath
home with 1 car
attached garage
MLS# 08947726
Move-in ready brick
home with 2 car
garage!
4 bedroom 2 story
home with open
kitchen
12 Emily Drive
Spring Valley, IL 61362
2124 Market Street
Peru, IL 61354
408 Washington St
Varna, IL 61375
1023 Fulton Street
Peru, IL 61354
MLS# 08876800
Home is in move-in
condition and features
MLS# 08573471
Move right in! 2 BR,
adorable
MLS# 08848707
Unique opportunity!
Church and home
Affordable 2 BR, 1 BA
with enclosed porch
1917 15th Street
Peru, IL 61354
2423 1st Street
Peru, IL 61354
823 Oak Road
La Salle, IL 61301
133 Creve Coeur Street
La Salle, IL 61301
750 S. Columbia Ave.
Oglesby, IL 61348
MLS# 08925920
Great 3 bedroom
starter home with
recent rehabs
MLS# 08919547
1 story brick ranch
with 1 car attached
garage. 3 bed
MLS# 08918650
Absolutely beautiful 4
bedroom updated
home. Bonus room
Totally renovated 3 bd,
nice fenced back yard,
move-in ready
Quality and Quantity
found in this well built
contemporary home
2624 Main Street
Peru, IL 61354
80 Katelyn Court
Oglesby, IL 61348
201 Richards Street
Oglesby, IL 61348
112 W 3rd Street
Lostant, IL 61334
328 E. Iowa Street
Spring Valley, IL 61362
MLS# 08871214
Many updates include
windows, roof, water
heater, furnace &C/A
MLS# 08901652
Great building lot!
Close to Park
MLS# 08785688
Unique 3 level home
situated on 4+ wooded
acres.
MLS# 08697460
5 bed Victorian on
corner lot . Character
and charm galore !
MLS# 08928450
New construction in
Valley Ridge
subdivision
PRICE REDUCED!!
Very spacious. Over
2800 sq ft home with
PENDING
106 Martana Street
De Pue, IL 61322
MLS# 08846488
PENDING
MLS# 08399085
MLS# 08922651
PRICE REDUCED!!
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MLS# 08928528
Park-like setting!
Garage lovers dream!
2 1/2 car garage
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Pat Olsen
815-910-5983
Christine & Jerry
Schweickert
815-488-2990
Jamie Wallace
815-579-0581
Theresa Washkowiak
815-481-4663
1235 N. Gooding St
La Salle, IL 61301
814 15th Street
Peru, IL 61354
914 26th Street
Peru, IL 61354
MLS# 08970047
4BR home located
close to school and
park.
MLS# 08964583
Quality built 3
bedroom brick ranch
in the heart of Peru.
MLS# 08963106
4 bd ranch home with
hw floors
2952 Wenona Rd
Wenona, IL 61377
10 Gunia Avenue
Peru, Il 61354
MLS# 08925124
Enjoy your privacy!
Relax and enjoy country
living in this cute 2bd
MLS# 08683548
Executive 3000 SF, 5
BR, 3.5 BA with lake
view, 3 car garage
210 Calhoun Street
Peru, IL 61354
MLS# 08949122
clean 3 Bd, 1BA home
in Peru. GREAT curb
appeal!
Dara Weikel
815-343-0200
130 12th Street
Peru, IL 61354
MLS# 08963099
Kathy Zidow
815-488-4874
124 N 35th Road
Peru, IL 61354
Home has spacious
rooms w/walk out
lower level
MLS# 08957957
Beautiful country
views on this 27.71 ac
farm
805 Wright Street
La Salle, IL 61301
1824 8th Street
Peru, IL 61354
MLS# 08870825
Plenty of space in this
lovely 3 bedroom 2
bath home.
MLS# 08792509
2 bedroom, 1.5 bath,
living room has gas
fireplace
PRICE REDUCED!!
1117 1st Street
La Salle, IL 61301
MLS# 08867664
Commercial building
w/ 2 story 1300 sq ft 3
BR home
397 Ator Avenue
La Salle, IL 61301
MLS# 08722108
Executive 3200 Sq Ft,
5-6 bedroom, all brick
home.
201 Grant Avenue
La Salle, IL 61301
MLS# 09027183
Wonderful 4 bBR, 2.5
bath, with additional
bonus room.
926 N. Joliet St.
La Salle, IL 61301
MLS # 08898029
Well maintained 3 BR
home. Appliances
included as well as
water softener
200 E. Jefferson St
Dana, IL 61321
MLS# 08866284
Move right into this
3BR ranch on corner
lot.
PRICE REDUCED!!
MLS# 08718837
3 BR home situated in
small town. Home has
large lot, 2 car garage.
707 5th Street
La Salle, IL 61301
MLS# 08747225
Large duplex with
good income and 3
bedroom unit.
615 Monroe Street
Henry, IL 61537
MLS # 08904430
3 BR, HWD floors,
natural woodwork.
Agent related.
2909 7th Street
Peru, IL 61354
MLS# 08743740
Adorable 2 BR, 1 BA,
updates, great
location
1035 11th Street
La Salle, IL 61301
MLS # 08599074
2 BR/ 1 Bath 1st floor
laundry Move in
condition!
325940
102 North La Salle St
Ladd, IL 61329
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Creating fall curb appeal
You
listen.
You talk.
talk. We listen.
In
In person.
person.
(BPT) - Soon, all things
pumpkin spice will be here,
including the home visitors
that bring them. In preparation of the door bell ringing,
create a little spice of your
own with some seasonal curb
appeal. You don’t have to
limit yourself to pumpkins
and hay bales - below are tips
and projects for sprucing up
your home’s view from the
curb this season.
Steve
Steve Lamis
Financial
Advisor
Financial Advisor
.
.
326558
206
St
206 EE St Paul St
Spring
IL 61362
61362
Spring Valley, IL
815-664-2014
815-664-2014
326500
Member
SIPC
Member
SIPC
FRONT DOOR, FIRST
IMPRESSIONS
Your front door is one of
the first things people notice
about your home. Give your
door a fresh face with a coat
of paint in a bold fall color to
draw the eye to this focal
point of your home.
Another project is to
replace the door entirely.
Consider options with decorative glass accents, and stunning sidelights (windows on
either side of the door) to add
more natural light while maintaining a sense of style and
privacy. Plus, as temperatures
start to drop, Energy Star -
qualified entry doors, like
those from Pella, will help
maintain your home’s energy
efficiency. For entry door
inspiration
check
out
Pinterest, your resident showroom or your local home
improvement store.
ACCESSORIZE WITH NEW
HARDWARE
Replace your front door
hardware for a quick, easy
facelift. Choose hardware finishes that compliment light
fixtures, mailbox and house
numbers for a polished, cohesive look. You’ll be delightfully surprised what a difference
new hardware can make in
creating an updated look to
your home.
REFRESH EXTERIOR BODY AND
TRIM COLORS
For a dramatic change,
repaint your home’s exterior.
It’s bold and can make your
home stand out from other
homes on the block. Not up
for the bold change? To make
an impact with a smaller
change, add new trim colors.
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t Peru
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Along Peru’s Historic Riverfront - at 1100 Water Street
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CREATE POINTS OF INTEREST
WITH PLANTS
You don’t have to stop
enjoying beautiful plants and
flowers simply because summer is over.
Add pops of color by
arranging pots filled with
hearty fall flowers like mums,
sedum or asters around your
front door, or on a porch or
deck.
Incorporate planters or container gardens of varied sizes,
shapes and colors to add visual interest.
ACCENT WITH LIGHTING
As summer light fades into
shorter, darker days, add exterior accent lighting to the
front of your home. Illuminate
a walking path with groundinsert solar lights. Or consider
solar spotlights to bring out
landscaping or to shine on
your updated front door.
Install matching light fixtures
outside your front door,
garage door or patio door to
provide well-lit entrances that
are stylish and inviting to
neighbors and guests.
Home
sweet
Home
Peru - Newer Victorian home on 26 acres of timber and
farmland, outbuildings for horses or storage, 4 bedroom, 4
full baths, hardwood flooring, wooded hillsides, secluded
location close to city, small second dwelling included
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$399,000 MLS#08946472
Granville - Updated 2 bedroom home with enclosed
front porch, back yard deck, one car garage with full
basement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $84,900 MLS#08915126
Hennepin - Clean and affordable 3 bedroom,
enclosed front porch, 2 blocks from Illinois River.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,000 MLS# 08961316
CALL LAURA SAMPSON
815-223-0700
NMLS #461065
Gonet
Member
FDIC
• First-Time Home
Buyer Program
Available
321 S. McCoy Street•Granville, IL 61326
www.eurekasavings.com
250 Marquette St., LaSalle, IL 61301
326430
• In-House Servicing
on All Loans
Realty & Land Co.
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Gonet
Office Phone: 815-339-2411
Cell Phone: 815-481-2411
[email protected]
Harold
Read
broker
815-866-2549
323285
• Loans to Purchase,
Build, or Refinance
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Theresa Washkowiak
Realtor/Broker
815-481-4663
Fall in Love
with These
Honeys
1026 Marquette St. • La Salle, IL
$139,900 09017447
2624 Main St., Peru
NEW PRICE! $51,900 08871214
1177 N Gooding • LaSalle, IL
$49,500 09023645
2201 Elmwood Rd. • Peru, IL
$255,000 08989992
210 Calhoun • Peru, IL
08949122
328 Iowa St. • Spring Valley, IL
$89,900 08928528
JANKO REALTY &
DEVELOPMENT LLC
2011 Rock Street • Peru
815-223-3875
Call me to sell or buy! 815-481-4663
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Theresa's Pick of the Month
OPEN HOUSE
September 26 • 9:30-11:00am
Great woodwork, built-ins,
deck, nice front porch,
hardwood floors, stained glass,
main level laundry, close to
school! Lovely character!
Theresa Washkowiak
Realtor/Broker
815-481-4663
Price
Reduced!
$70,900
Wow!
846 Chartres St., LaSalle
MLS # 08976129
2011 Rock Street • Peru
815-223-3875
326441
JANKO REALTY &
DEVELOPMENT LLC
Call me to sell or buy! 815-481-4663
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enough to offer sophisticated and unparalleled marketing.
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815.224.9400
West Route 6, Peru
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ILLNOS VALLEY REA EAL STATE BUYERS GU DE
2011 Rock Street , Suite A
ŒPeru, IL 61354
Œ815-223-3875
JankoRealty.com
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445 5th, Ottawa
#08966059 . . . . . $58,800
402 Hickory, Wenona
#09009388 . . . . . $66,000
2643 Rte. 178, #7-2, Utica
#08954346 . . . . . $68,000
1120 Crosat, LaSalle
#08900974 . . . . . $69,900
2643 Rte. 178 #3-3, Utica
#07470310 . . . . . $70,000
926 Joliet, LaSalle
#08898029 . . . . . $80,000
2423 1st, Peru
#08919547 . . . . . $89,500
2124 Market, Peru
#08876800 . . . . $117,000
110 Prairie, Spring Valley
#08819298 . . . . $149,900
Take your pick from these
top properties, and contact
Barb Bryant at 815-252-3036
for help finding your ideal home!
20 years as a professional Realtor!
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New Listing!
Katrina Jarrell
Broker/Realtor®
VA Buyer Specialist
(815) 228-9779
MLS #09011199 304 West Hudson Street, Princeton
4 Bedroom 2 bath 1 owner home with extra large LL Rec room, office, and
bedroom. Studded for 3rd bathroom. Large Master suite has two WIC master
bath,DBL sinks separate tub and a step in shower. Main level Laundry. All energy
efficient E home features FP Middle island and deck over looking beautiful tree
line. Very quiet and private yard. Easy flow for entertaining.
326563
MLS #08988716 1729 15th St, Peru
3-bedroom, 2-bath home, new furnace 2011, freshly painted hall &
bathroom, updated roof, main level laundry, 2 fireplaces, LL family room has
new drywall sealed, 1-car garage. New carpeting in one bedroom, hardwood
in the other, appliances remain.
Janko Realty & Development
2011 Rock St., Ste. A, Peru, IL 61354 (815) 223-3875 jankorealty.com
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“There IS a difference
STARVED
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ROCK
WE NEED MORE LISTINGS!
REALTY
(815) 667-9990
LOSTANT - 406 S. Marshall Street - Very clean 3 Bedroom, 1 bath
with many updates! New bath 2014, floors in Master BR & kitchen 2014,
DR 2012, furnace 2005, water heater 2013, roof, siding & windows
2004; electrical/plumbing 2006. MLS # 09002011 - OFFERED BY
DEE BARRERA 815/252-9696; $65,000.
OTTAWA - 1950 2959th Rd - True dream property! 75 ft. water
frontage on Fox River! 3BR 2BA Manufactured home w/ summer
house. Enjoy the scenic wildlife view of miles of river from your wrap
around deck or paver patio or porch of summer house w fireplace.
Private Lymans Mound Neighborhood Population 15. Just 5 Min from
I-80. Move right in! Words can not explain this wonderful property, all
appliances, even deck furniture. Feature Sheet avail. MLS # 08846167
- OFFERED BY DEE BARRERA 815/252-9696; $199,900.
SPRING VALLEY - RENTAL - 423 2nd Place - Be the first to live
in this beautifully remodeled, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath ground level duplex
- updated kitchen with appliances. Totally remodeled bath with new
flooring. New blinds throughout. Private parking for 3 cars in back of
building right outside your door. Laundry hook up in full basement. Pet
friendly with landlord approval; $25 to $50 per month pet rent. This
is as clean as they come! $35 per adult application/credit check fee.
MLS # 09019503 - OFFERED BY DEE BARRERA 815/252-9696;
$750 MONTH.
PERU - RENTAL - 205 Shooting Park Rd - 4 BR/2 BA HOME WITH
UNIQUE BEAUTY!! BREATHTAKING VIEW OF THE WOODS - IN
THE “GROVE”..FULL FINISHED BASEMENT - 2 CAR GARAGE MLS # 09019496 - OFFERED BY DEE BARRERA 815/252-9696;
$1500 MONTH.
Dee Barrera
Broker/Owner
(815) 252-9696
Alice Green
Broker
(815) 488-9712
Kendra Gentry
Broker
(815) 830-8553
620 Division Street
Utica, IL 61373
www.ucstarvedrockrealty.com
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Give us a call or
visit us on the web
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“There IS a difference
STARVED
in Realtors”
ROCK
WE NEED MORE LISTINGS!
REALTY
(815) 667-9990
OTTAWA - 713 WASHINGTON STREET - Affordable & Cute starter
home with fenced back yard, 2 car detached garage (1 car pkg), 3
bedroom, formal dining, main level laundry, near to downtown. Newer
roof on home, move in ready inside. Fenced in Back yard with concrete
patio. Garage size with shop inside is 20x20. MLS # 08684060 OFFERED BY ALICE GREEN 815/488-9712 - $49,000.
Dee Barrera
Broker/Owner
(815) 252-9696
Alice Green
Broker
(815) 488-9712
Kendra Gentry
Broker
(815) 830-8553
OTTAWA - 2103 MARY LANE - You will be surprised by this sleeper!
There is much more room inside than you think . Spacious duplex
with 3 bed & 2 bath up, and tons of potential down! Maple kitchen
cabinets & breakfast bar, wood burning fireplace in living room.
Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher included. Vaulted ceilings, skylight, &
fresh paint. Mstr bed w/private bath. Partially finished basement, 4th
bedroom, 3/4 bath workshop area, dry bar. Fenced back yard with two
tiered deck, storage shed, nicely landscaped, 1 car att garage. Sellers
are motivated bring offers. MLS # 08915715 - OFFERED BY ALICE
GREEN 815/488-9712 - $129,300.
305 DeSoto in Ottawa - STUNNING 4-5 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH
HOME! GREAT CONDITION! With 2,100+ square ft. ranch style
home, set to amaze you with all that it has to offer. Inside a nice, open
living/dining combination, features newly updated kitchen, hardwood
flooring & laminate throughout the main level. Spacious rooms,
ample storage! Appliances included, walk-out finished basement
w/kitchenette. Attached long garage, alley access in back. MLS #
08910830 - $129,000 - Offered by Alice Green 815/488-9712.
Give us a call or
visit us on the web
326163
OTTAWA/NAPLATE - 317 23RD AVENUE - Cozy 2 bedroom, 1
bath Bungalow with many updates inside and out! Nicely landscaped
with nice curb appeal! Inside you will find the home has been freshly
painted in many rooms, newer flooring along with an updated kitchen
and bath. Appliances included are the stove and refrigerator. 1 car
detached garage w/more parking in long driveway. back deck, fenced
back yard - investment or move right in! MLS # 08994851 - OFFERED
BY ALICE GREEN 815/488-9712 - $89,533.
620 Division Street • Utica, IL 61373 • www.ucstarvedrockrealty.com
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