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5420 Springfield Dr., EdwardsvilleCharming country home

on 20 private acres.$499,000

102 Suzanne Court, Edwardsville3+ Bedroom,

4 Baths.$399,900

108 Timbermill Lane, EdwardsvilleGorgeous brick ranch with LL,

3 car garage, & acreage.$389,000

5 Foxmoor, MaryvilleOver 5000 finished sqft

in this 5BR home.$379,900

8140 State Route 159, Moro2 Acres. 5BR/2BA. Geo-thermal.

Stone fireplace.$329,900

8932 Wheat Drive, TroyPrivate back yard!

4BR/4BA. 3 car garage.$299,900

300 Willow Creek Drive, Edw.3BR/3BA Ranch

Private Park Setting!$259,900

1704 Meadow Lane, EdwardsvilleFantastic 2 story with sunroom &

finished lower level.$229,900

238 Meyer Avenue, HamelNewer. Finished basement.

Fenced yard.$199,900

13 Shingle Oaks, Glen CarbonBeautiful ranch in quiet

cul-de-sac.$192,500

29 Dogwood Terrace, MaryvilleGorgeous 3BR/3BA. Wooded lot.

Move in ready.$190,000

439 Country Club View, Edw.Spacious move in ready condo.

Great location.$249,900

6900 Quail Walk, EdwardsvilleFamily Home. Move-in ready.

A Must See!$247,000

6758 Manchester Drive, MaryvilleUpgrades galore in this ranch

with open floor plan.$239,900

308 W. Country Lane, CollinsvilleBeautiful walk-out with large yard.

$279,900

1028 St. Louis Street, Edw.Fabulous 3BR/3BA home on

historic St. Louis Street.$269,000

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353 Johnson Road, Shiloh28 acre lake, 2SF homes,

wooded private!$500,000

441 Carroll, Granite CityGreat neighborhood home

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16 Doug Drive, St. JacobCustom built ranch on 2+ acres. Inground

saltwater pool. Triad School Dist.$318,900

12 Willow Creek Drive, Highland2 story, 3BR/4BA on oversized lot

in Willow Creek Subdivision$284,900

4422 Wilderness Lane, Highland1 story ranch on 5 acres w/30x40

outbuilding. Horses allowed.Agent Owned - $260,000

1329 Gerber Woods, Edw.Spacious 4BR/4BA large main floor

master suite, finished walkout.$259,900

36 Autumn Circle, Troy4BR/3BA ranch with great country

setting, finished home.$235,000

509 Stonebriar, TroyNice 3BR/3BA, 3 car gar. ranch home w/partially finished bsmt.

$220,000

908 Arrowhead, Collinsville3 bedrooms, large family room on private 2 +/- acres in heart of town.

$215,000

201 Windridge Drive, Collinsville3 bedroom/3 bath condo with 2 car garage. Screened porch.

$139,000

1006 Helvetia Drive, HighlandUpdated 3 bedroom/1 bath

with full basement,$119,900

2940 Poplar, HighlandUpdated clean 3BR/1.5 BA

with large backyard.$110,000

34 Grandview, CollinsvilleAdorable 2 bedroom home on double lot features gorgeous hardwood floors.

$99,900

723 Zschokke Street, HighlandMUST SEE beautiful updated home

nestled in middle of town.$134,900

300 Washington, St. JacobCharming home with plenty of

options, large lot.$131,700

106 Highland Place, CollinsvilleImmaculate 3 bedroom/2 bath,

2 car garage, large newer home$124,900

1501 Mccoy, EdwardsvilleNice 3BR home, large lot,

new carpet & paint.$214,000

309 Avalon, TroyA lot of home for the price,

updated kitchen, 4BRs/3BAs.$149,450

136 Kenwood, CollinsvilleAdorable all brick

3 bedroom/2 bath updated home.$144,300

1117 Williams, CollinsvilleAdorable 2 bedroom all brick 2 car

700 sf garage. Updated kitchen$83,500

1 Stonebridge Drive, HighlandParadise in the woods! 5.9 acres, full

brick home w/geo-thermal system.$419,900

415 Walnut Street, HighlandGreat Investment Opportunity!

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3402 Fairway Drive, HighlandExceptional 4BR/5BA home. Recently

updated kitchen, finished LL.$375,000

33 Deer Run East, PocahontasFantastic one owner home. 5BR on

2 ac (+/-) with pond.Agent Owned - $300,000

21 Bethalto Lakes Drive, BethaltoSpacious 4BR/secluded 2 ac (+/-). Near city limits & interstate access.

$269,900

9223 Albrecht Road, StauntonBeautiful 8+ acre setting. 3BR overlooks

stocked pond. Come & raise your horses here!$245,000

12136 Highland Road, Highland3BR/2BA brick combo in a

picturesque setting.$220,000

165 Hackberry Lane, HighlandVery nice 3BR on beautifully

landscaped corner lot.$219,500

1145 Timberline Road, SorentoUpdated, rustic 3BR w/outbuildings

on 6 ac (+/-). Horses allowed. $219,000

1301 Lynn Street, HighlandGreat open floor plan/vaulted ceiling &

finished LL. 2BR/2BA near school & park.$159,900

1171 18th Street, CarlyleWell maintained 3BR/2BA with

numerous updates & fenced yard.$158,500

13031 Winu Road, HighlandWonderful Country Living! Well built

3BR/3BA ranch on 2+ acre.$194,500

1521 Lindenthal Avenue, HighlandElegant turn of the century 4BR.

Wonderful features. Zoned HVAC.$175,000

405 California Ave., Rosewood Hgts.Brick 3BR/2BA w/updates & finished LL. Screened-in sunroom. Large corner lot.

$87,000

715 Walnut Street, HighlandUnique features abound in the 4BR.

Many updates.$154,900

712 8th Street, Highland3BR/2BA completely remodeled in

2010 to almost new!$139,900

630 Jason Lane, Greenville Nice 3BR "Stick-built" home.

Includes acreage & rental property.$129,900

80B Chase Way, Highland3BR villa with main floor laundry &

split BR plan. Vaulted ceiling. $129,000

1108 13th Street, HighlandIdeal Starter! 3BR totally renovated.

Convenient to downtown.$94,000

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26 Willow Creek Drive, HighlandLuxurious custom built 4BR on cul-de-sac w/wooded backdrop.

$449,500

3234 Giger Road, HighlandExcellent location for commuters. Nice touches 3BR/3BA. Builder's own home.

$196,500

887 Shoal Creek, GreenvilleBeautiful location! Wonderfully

updated 1 1/2 story on 5+ ac. w/pond.$194,000





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225 E. Pearl, StauntonUpdated Victorian 3BR/2BA,open staircase, large yard!

$159,900

3305 Saratoga Dr., Belleville4BR/3BA

updated large home.$134,900

512 Oak Street, East AltonAbsolutely charming! Above ground pool! Fenced yard!

$128,900

3201 Fehling, Granite CityGreat neighborhood.

Close to schools.$125,000

128 Mounds, CollinsvilleAdorable Updated Bungalow

with huge yard!$99,900

400 Rich, CaseyvilleDoll house. Updated throughout.

Large lot. 2 car garage.$98,500

438 Reid, Troy3BR/2BA with sunroom & 2 car

garage. Fenced yard.$130,000

1415 Dale, TroyLooking for 4 bedrooms on the

same floor? You found it!$204,900

205 W. 3rd Street, TrentonNIce 3BR offering updates & small

town "USA" living.$77,500

411 W. St. Louis St., LebanonLocated convenient to downtown Lebanon. 3BR with large master.

$70,900

8704 New Bunkum Rd., Caseyville3BR w/original hardwood floors, updates & screened sunroom.

$65,000

8702 New Bunkum Rd., Caseyville2BR brick with upgrades & original hardwood floors.

$27,000

322 Sherwood Dr., Glen CarbonUpdated 5BRs, nice subdivision, wet bar added, updated baths.

$204,900

2629 Nancy Ave., Granite City2BR/1BA with bonus room

allowing for possible 3rd BR.$40,000

9 West Broadway, TrentonBeautifully updated brick bldg w/"Old

World" charm. Great business potential.$159,000

105 Rex Drive, Collinsville3BR/2BA partial basement,

large fenced yard.$128,000

417 E. Main, St. Jacob4.5 +/- acres at the edge of town. All brick full finished basement.

$279,500

708 Laurel, HighlandGreat opportunity 2 units, 2BR apt.

upstairs, office on main.$116,000

127 Colonial Drive, HamelGreat 3BR/3BA.

Finished basement.$184,900

22 Cambridge, Granite City3BR/2BA all brick home with

1700 sq. feet.$115,000


$351,000 - Glen Carbon5BR ranch on 2+ acres. Luxury bath w/corner

jetted tub, sitting room & deck off MSTR.

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$1,100,000 - TroyUnique, luxurious, custom built home in Troy, IL! Private,

wooded lot w/waterfront access. 4BR/4BA. Theatre rm w/bar. Work-out rm, billiard, tanning rm, pool w/waterfall, cabana,

& bathhouse w/A/C & 3/4 bath, attached 4 car garage.

$335,000 - St. JacobHardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, master BA w/separate shower & tub, dual sinks & vanities

w/large walk-in master closet. Full w/o on LL with wet bar, family rm, rec rm, 4th bedroom & full BA.

$239,000 - CaseyvilleA quiet 1.33 acre wooded lot is the setting for this

LG log cabin. LG wrap-around wooden deck, covered hot tub. Living room, with a wood burning

stove. LG bonus rm & balcony overlooking living rm.

$150,000 - BellevilleWell maintained 4 bedroom, bi-level, cozy family room, with wood burning fireplace.

Deck off of master bedroom. Two full baths and one half-bath. Screened-in covered patio.

$214,900 - CollinsvilleBeautiful 4BR, 3BA 2-story home w/lg lot on cul-de-

sac. Family rm has hardwood floors, bay window, gas fireplace flanked by book shelves. Master BA has lg

walk-in closet, separate jet tub and shower, dbl sinks.

$190,000 - TroyNice 4 bedroom home on quiet cul-de-sac. Updated hardwood floors. Back porch with

attached deck. Backs up to bike trails.

$187,000 - CollinsvilleVilla with 3BR & 3 full BA. Large living room with gas fireplace. Eat-in kitchen, sun room, large MST BR w/

walk-in closet & master BA, 2nd BR & full BA. Finished w/o w/family room, 3rd BR, full BA, 2 car garage.

$175,000 - Alton4 bedroom/3 bath home with 9 ft. ceilings, hardwood floors, kitchen islands, hearth

room and 2 car attached garage.

$340,000 - Saint Jacob5 Acres w/stocked pond. Garage has bath, attached

MAN CAVE/OFFICE/FAMILY ROOM. Custom 4 bedroom home w/main floor Master and laundry, sun room,

kitchen w/ new SS appliances. 2 BRs upstairs, wrap around porch, Extra large covered patio, Triad Schools.

$232,500 - Edwardsville3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 story, brick front home. Formal

living and dining rooms, lg famil room w/gas fireplace, main fl laundry rm w/washer/dryer. Lg master BR w/a full

BA has separate shower & garden tub. Two sinks & lg walk in. Lg fenced yard & 2 car garage.

$150,000 - CollinsvilleSpacious 3 bdrm/3 bath home w/open floor

plan, full walk out basement.


$85,000 - CollinsvilleCozy refurbished 1BR home w/screened

covered porch. Freshly painted.

$49,500 - East St. Louis2BDRM with walk-out basement, shed,

deck, and attached garage.

$40,000 - South RoxanaNewer 3 bed/1 bath home.

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$45,000 - CollinsvilleNice 1 bdrm fixer-upper with screened-in porch.

Could be remodeled back to a 2 BR home.

$109,900 - Granite CityNewly remodeled home on a corner lot! Kitchen has SS appliances. Huge wooden deck. Spacious family room.

$45,900 - Granite CityGreat investment property. New vinyl siding and windows in 2004. Easy access to public transportation and 20 minutes to St. Louis.

$90,000 - CollinsvilleBeautiful 3 acre lot in Collingswood Subdivision.

$68,900 - Saint JacobGently rolling site located on 3.68 acres in Triad School District. Convenient location and suitable for a walk-out.

$65,000 - TroyBuild a home in the country! Three 2.82 ac lots available. Triad Schools. Nice homes surounding.

$60,000 - East Saint Louis.28 ac lot in excellent location. Close to highways. Close to Metro Link. Good Investment!

$22,000 - CaseyvilleBeautiful level lot, across from park. Utilities available, sewer and water connections are paid if existing connections

are used. Can be bundled together with a few other lots.

$20,000 - CollinsvilleNice .23 ac lot in Collinsville. A possible walk-out basement. All utilities available.

$109,500 - Granite CityCompletely rehabbed, beautiful full brick home.

Open floor plan, nice fenced in yard with shed. Eat-in kitchen and all new appliances are ready for you.

$103,000 - Troy1-story, 3 bedrooms and an office. 3 car attached garage, 1 car (oversize) at the front and a 2 car oversized at the

side. Privacy fence and a patio off of the kitchen.

$63,500 - CollinsvilleSpacious, newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath

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In fact, buyers are willing to shell out up to 10 percent more for new homes certified green, according to a January real estate report by Harvard University. Return on investment for certain types of green improvements - such as replacing older, less efficient doors and windows - also tends to be high, meaning sellers recoup much of the initial cost of the improvement when they sell the home.

If you’re looking for eco-friendly home improvements, these five are among the greenest you can make:

1. Switch to a solar water heater - Switching to solar power for heating water can be a huge energy and money-saver. Solar hot water systems rely on free energy from the sun to heat a home’s hot water. A typical system can use 50 to 80 percent less energy than tra-ditional heating systems, according to Velux America, marketers of solar-powered hot water systems. That reduction can help a typical household trim its annual energy costs by 10 to 15 percent.

“While the initial cost of installing a solar-powered system is often higher than installing a traditional water heater, most homeowners find the energy savings allows them to recoup that cost in just a

few years,” says Jim Cika of solar system manufacturer Heliodyne. “What’s more, homeowners may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to 30 percent of the cost to buy and install a residential solar water heating system.” Visit www.solar.veluxusa.com to learn more about solar water heating.

2. Eliminate incandescents - You’ll have to do it soon anyway, so it may pay to start the process now and phase incandescent light bulbs from your home. Federal law banning incandescent light bulbs means that by the end of 2014, you probably won’t be able to find one of the old-fashioned power-guzzlers on store shelves anymore. Instead, more energy-efficient bulbs such as LEDs and compact fluo-rescent bulbs (CFLs) will dominate the marketplace.

3. Add or upgrade a skylight - Installing a skylight, or replacing an older model skylight with a new Energy Star-qualified one, can help reduce utility costs. The natural light from a skylight can help reduce the need for artificial light sources, thereby paring down elec-tricity costs. When you pair no leak solar-powered fresh air skylights equipped with automatic rain sensors and efficiency-enhancing, energy saving accessories like designer solar powered blinds, you gain a new source of fresh air while improving energy efficiency by up to 37 percent, according to skylight manufacturer Velux.

And, in addition to long-term savings, the cost of solar powered skylights and blinds, as well as installation costs, are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit as a green home improvement

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8520 Brighton Bunker Hill Road, Bunker HillExt. 329. Rolling wooded acres with abundant wildlife & walking trails. 4,455 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 4 bath custom built home. Multi-tiered decks, a 21x13 screened porch overlooks the fishing dock and 2 acre pond. 18x24 outbuilding could be finished into a guest house or detached garage. 2 story Great room with gas fireplace & wet bar. Large kitchen with spacious main level laundry room. Exceptional quality throughout including 2x6 construction, Andersen windows, 9 ft. ceilings, solid oak & pine trim package, skylights, vaulted ceilings, remodeled master suite & bath. Finished walkout level with kitchenette, large bar, wood burning stove, exercise room, office and bath. Only... $379,900

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237 Sage Creek Dr., BethaltoExt. 150. Ranch with 3bdr/2bath ranch, finished walkout basement, and 3,638 sq/ft of finished living space. Features a Great Room w/cathedral ceiling and fireplace. Master suite includes a sitting area, walk-in closet and large bath w/ jetted tub. Formal dining room has a tall ceiling and arched window wall. Looking for an awesome kitchen? Look no further than this gourmet kitchen with Maple cabinetry and lots of counter space and snack bar. $315,000

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5958 State Route 162, Glen CarbonJust like new and loaded with upgrades! Situated on 1.3 acres w/open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, hand scraped hardwoods, professional painting accents, custom blinds and hardwood window accents. Outstanding gourmet kitchen with Granite countertops and upgraded stainless appliances. Finished lower level. Oversized 3-car garage with large parking pad. Must see!! $299,900



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655 Maurice Street, Wood RiverCharming 3BR/2BA with finished basement with dry bar & fireplace. 2001 updates include a new garage door, gutters, back flow preventer for sewer line, dishwasher, kitchen plumbing, carpet in lower level and more. Huge yard! $107,900


13 Carol Lee, East AltonExt. 332. This 4 bedroom/3 bath home situated on a cul-de-sac has room for ev-eryone. Featuring a fireplace and walkout basement. Fenced yard with an inground pool, screened porch and patio. Kitchen appliances stay. Bethalto School District. $129,900


415 N. Buchanan, EdwardsvilleExt. 323. Completely updated interior with newer carpet, paint, lighting and more. Updated kitchen includes stove, refrigerator, microwave and large pantry. Remodeled bath with large vanity and pantry cabinet storage. Fenced yard, shed, patio. $100,000


810 Grove St., AltonExt. 342. Historic heritage showcase! Restored Victorian with up-to-date ame-nities. 5BR/4BA. 3,891 sq. ft. Main floor master bedroom with jetted tub & shower. Remodeled kitchen w/glass atrium. 3 corner lots & 3 car garage. $274,900


340 S. Prairie Street, BethaltoFull brick Cape Cod with 4BR/1BA and full basement. Major updates include new water heater, reshingled roof, Central Air unit and A-coil in furnace. Original woodwork and classic hardwood floors. Upper level has 2 bedrooms with dormers. 1-car garage and 1-car carport. $92,900


635 Whitelaw Avenue, Wood RiverLocated directly across the street from the Wood River Aquatic Center. 3BR/2BA, 2 story with updates. Original woodwork, newer windows & doors, updated HVAC. Brick fireplace, formal dining room. Renovated large 3/4 bath and laundry room on main level. $79,000


22 Woodcrest Dr., BethaltoExt. 326. Listed as a savings of over $36,000 off the cost of original new construction. Top quality & design in this 1 1/2 story, 4BR/4BA with 3,436 sq.ft. Soaring 2-story window wall, kitchen w/granite countertops and pantry. Awesome finished lower level!! $279,900


2706 Bryden Court, AltonMove-in ready ranch with easy access to #255. 3BR/2BA, 1,821 sq.ft. ranch with an open floor plan. the place to gather is the main level family room with a brick fireplace & large bay winow. Master suite with cathedral ceiling & large bath. Main level laundry. New 95% ef-ficient furnace and roof in 2011. $205,900


206 Walnut Street, BethaltoMove-in ready 3BR/1BA ranch. The kitchen, bath cabinets and countertops have been updated. Look for wood 6-panel interior doors throughout. Look for many updates including tilt-in windows. All appliances stay. Big backyard with large patio. $94,900


2090 Anchor Lane, WordenReady to have some summer fun? Live at Holiday Shores and vacation on the water every day. 4BR/3BA ranch w/finished walkout basement sits on 2 lots with wooded views. Fireplace with gas insert, updated appliances, reshingled roof all in 2010, new A/C in 2008 and many other updates. $156,900


9 Beatrice Court, East AltonSprawling ranch with oversized 3 car garage on 2 partially wooded lots on a cul-de-sac. 3BR/3BA with 2,885 sq.ft. A finished lower level great for entertaining. For summer fun, enjoy the above ground pool & decking. This home has room for everyone! $168,900


25 Wellesley Place, AltonCustom full brick ranch with an open floor plan, 3 bedroom/3 baths, full basement. Great Room, formal dining room, split bedroom floor plan, Jack & Jill bath, main level master suite with jetted tub, and main floor laundry. Large lot with wooded views. $239,900


564 Logan Street, BethaltoTwo for the price of one. Live in the single family home with 2 bedroom/1 bath and basement or use it as an investment rental. Plus enjoy a detached outbuilding with Commercial Zoning and 1,800 sq.ft. which includes 3 truck bays, a workshop, two offices and attic storage. Must sell together. Now priced at $139,900.



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EDWARDSVILLE - 100 AcRES +/- W/fRontAgE, timber & 3 acre lake. Seller dividing into building sites. Edwardsville schools.

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5243 STATE ROuTE 159, EDWARDSVILLEcoUntRy LIVIng cLoSE to DoWntoWn EDWARDSVILLE. Three bedrooms, pool, and party pavilion.

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EDWARDSVILLE - 4BR/4BA AtRIUm RAnch on 2.5 +/- AcRES. Nestledin the woods 3 miles north of downtown Edwardsville. $472,500

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LAKEFRONT HOME on Dunlap Lake! 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 fireplaces, & 2 wet bars. $399,900 Edwardsville PR100543

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UNCOMPROMISED QUALIT Y in this 5 bedroom sprawling ranch. Upgrades galore, finished lower level. $499,900 Edwardsville PR100571


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PICTURESQUE SETTING with rolling grounds & 2.26 +/- acres. Energy efficient, inground pool, & 4 car garage. $439,900 Edwardsville PR100637


LOCATED IN EBBETS FIELD 1.5 story, 5 bedroom, 4 bath, screened porch, & finished LL. $469,900 Edwardsville PR100744


EXCEPTIONAL HOME LOADED w/upgrades & improvements! Hardwood floors, finished walkout LL. $279,900 Edwardsville PR100739


SPACIOUS & INVITING 2 story with finished LL. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, fireplace, cul-de-sac. $369,900 Edwardsville PR100995


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PEACEFUL SETTING on 2 acres. Large ranch with 4 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, fireplace. $259,900 Edwardsville PR101118


WELCOME HOME to this fabulous 3 bedroom, 3 bath ranch with hardwood floors, & finished LL! $250,000 Glen Carbon PR101128


LIVE THE LIFE of luxury overlooking the 13th green. 6BR/6BA, 3 fireplaces. $949,900 Edwardsville PR100775


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VERY AFFORDABLE & ADORABLE on a quiet cul-de-sac has newer roof & more. $49,900 Granite City PR100684

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SPACIOUS 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with full basement on corner lot. Garage with storage room. $66,000 Granite City PR100614


POSSIBLE 4 bedroom, 2 bath, nice kitchen with granite counters & built in appliances. 2 car garage and fenced yard. $69,900 Granite City PR100674


NICE BRICK HOME! 2 bedrooms, hardwood floors, full basement, garage, fenced yard, great location. $77,000 Granite City PR100544


COUNTRY SETTING ON .5 ACRE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, finished basement, oversized 2 car garage. $129,500 Edwardsville PR100988


3BR ON 75x260 FT. LOT, fenced, oversized 2 car garage, shed, updated electric & home warranty. $69,900 Granite City PR100962


GREAT LOCATION, almost 1400 sq. ft., 2BR brick, full basement, thermal windows, oversized 2 car garage, fenced yard, new roof. Home warranty provided. $99,500 Granite City PR101005


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BEAU TIF ULLY MAINTAINED 4BR, 2 story in Amberleigh on corner lot of cul-de-sac. $239,900 Maryville PR100946

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BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM, all brick ranch on 6.53 tranquil acres. $299,900 Highland PR101083


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NEED SPACE? Large Bi-Level backs up to woods in Country Village Subdivision. $178,500 Troy PR100122

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NICE STARTER HOME! Remodeled in 2003 down to studs. 2 bedrooms & main floor laundry. $84,000 Collinsville PR100466


THERE'S A LOT TO SEE in this 1 1/2 story, 4 bedroom, 4 bath home in Collinsville. Call today. $240,000 Collinsville PR101048


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HARDWOOD FLOORS, updated kitchen w/stainless, main floor family room w/fireplace, 2 car garage & new roof. $195,000 Edwardsville PR100603

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IMMACULATE home has living room with cathedral ceiling. Newer hardwood & ceramic. $162,900 Glen Carbon PR100604

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AMAZING 3BR, 3 BA home on large lot with parking for boat or camper. $163,000 CollinsvillePR101101

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BEAUTIFUL 4BR, 4BA with 3 car garage. If you are looking for a home to be pampered in, this is the one! $298,000 Wood River PR100349

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GOTTA SEE THIS ONE! 3BR, fresh paint & new carpet upstairs. Covered patio & fenced yard. $69,900 Granite City PR32484


UPDATES THROUGHOUT! Move in ready 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 lots, SS & washer and dryer. $79,900 Collinsville PR100996

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SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM, 3 bath home, zoned heating/cooling, master suite w/two closets, new hardwood floors, carpet, & roof. $249,900 PR101069

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(618)792-9807 NEW CONSTRUCTION has beautiful antique-

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ROSEMARY WILSON (618) 792-9807

COME HOME to a 5BR, 4BA Gerber Woods beauty! Walkout oversize lot. $335,900 Edwardsville PR101113

IRMA AUGUST (618) 558-8422

SPACIOUS bi-level on cul-de-sac. 2 new decks, hardwood floors new guttering, & remodeled bath. $142,500 Collinsville PR101098


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NEED SPACE? Large Bi-Level backs up to woods in Country Village Subdivision. $178,500 Troy PR100122


NICE STARTER HOME! Remodeled in 2003 down to studs. 2 bedrooms & main floor laundry. $84,000 Collinsville PR100466


THERE'S A LOT TO SEE in this 1 1/2 story, 4 bedroom, 4 bath home in Collinsville. Call today. $240,000 Collinsville PR101048


GOOD LOCATION. 4BR/2BA updates, close to everything. Fantastic view from bluffs. $145,000 Collinsville PR100773


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NORMALINCK

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HARDWOOD FLOORS, updated kitchen w/stainless, main floor family room w/fireplace, 2 car garage & new roof. $195,000 Edwardsville PR100603

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IMMACULATE home has living room with cathedral ceiling. Newer hardwood & ceramic. $162,900 Glen Carbon PR100604

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GREAT HOME ON ACRE, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, oversized 2 car garage. $98,000 Glen Carbon PR100669

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IMMACULATE HOME! Large sunroom with A/C & heat, corner lot, oversized garage. $179,000 Trenton PR101056

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AMAZING 3BR, 3 BA home on large lot with parking for boat or camper. $163,000 CollinsvillePR101101

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BEAUTIFUL 4BR, 4BA with 3 car garage. If you are looking for a home to be pampered in, this is the one! $298,000 Wood River PR100349


GOTTA SEE THIS ONE! 3BR, fresh paint & new carpet upstairs. Covered patio & fenced yard. $69,900 Granite City PR32484


UPDATES THROUGHOUT! Move in ready 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 lots, SS & washer and dryer. $79,900 Collinsville PR100996

SHEILA COX (618) 593-7355

SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM, 3 bath home, zoned heating/cooling, master suite w/two closets, new hardwood floors, carpet, & roof. $249,900 PR101069

SHEILA COX (618) 593-7355

ROSEMARY WILSON

(618)792-9807 NEW CONSTRUCTION has beautiful antique-

style kitchen cabinets. Builders display. $189,900 Granite City PR9372

ROSEMARY WILSON (618) 792-9807

COME HOME to a 5BR, 4BA Gerber Woods beauty! Walkout oversize lot. $335,900 Edwardsville PR101113

IRMA AUGUST (618) 558-8422

SPACIOUS bi-level on cul-de-sac. 2 new decks, hardwood floors new guttering, & remodeled bath. $142,500 Collinsville PR101098


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Realty CentreOne Professional Park Dr.

Corner Hwy. 159 & 162Maryville, IL 62062

Each Office IndependentlyOwned and Operated

READY FOR QUICK CLOSE! Hardwood floors; oversized 2 car garage; partially fenced corner lot. 1 year home warranty. $74,900 #WR3347

DIANE MALENCH (618) 779-7701

CUSTOM BUILT CONDO HAS ALL THE UPGRADES! On the lake - fish from your porch! 3BR/3BA, formal DR, eat-in kit., surnroom, enclosed porch, huge master BR suite. $170,900 #C3633

JOY WOFFORD (618) 792-6790

BEAUTIFUL BRICK COMBO at Dunlap Lake! Pontoon boat & boat dock comes with the house! 2BR/1BA, 1 car garage, fenced yard includes a hammock & hot tub. $169,000 #E3626

CYNDI KIRK (618) 310-4612

NICELY REMODELED HISTORICAL home. 2BR w/potential to convert formal DR to 3rd BR. LL walkout to covered patio & partially fenced yard backs to woods. 1 year home warranty. $79,900 #C3619


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MOTIVATED SELLER! MOVE IN ready 3BR/2BA home all on one level. Main floor laundry. Oversized attached 1 car garage, patio & fenced back yard. Everything updated! $110,000 #C3790

JOY WOFFORD (618) 792-6790

SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM THIS beautiful 2BR/2BA, open split floor plan condo on bluff above Grafton Harbor. Will consider trade for 3BR home in Warren or St. Charles, MO. $135,000 #GA2349


VERY CUTE HOME! ALL YOU HAVE to do is move in & enjoy! 3BR/1BA, family room in LL, kitchen has custom cabinets, new appliances stay. Newer roof, HVAC, shed. $110,000 #C3839

ROZANNE OR BILL HUNTER781-4031 or 830-9798

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CUSTOM HOME ON STONEBRIDGE Golf Course. 3BR/3BA, formal dining room & eat-in kitchen, family room & full bath in lower level. 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage. $204,900 #M3494


BEAUTIFUL GUT/REHAB @ 1 BLOCK from LeClaire School in Edwardsville. 3BR/1-3/4BA; open floor plan; rear entry garage + front offstreet parking area. $139,900 #E3708


NEWER RANCH SITS ON LARGE LOT at end of private drive! Split bedroom floor plan. 3BR/2BA, main floor laundry, finished LL, 2 car garage. Privacy in the middle of town. $169,900 #M3845

SANDI LEWIS (618) 304-4800

WELL MAINTAINED ONE-OWNER home on tree-lined walkout lot. Formal dining room, 2nd floor laundry. 3BR/3BA, vaulted ceiling in master. Covered patio, new roof in 2012. $194,900 #T3851

JAN MOORE 779-4518, Managing Broker

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ADORABLE 3 BEDROOM HOME TUCKEDinto a dead-end street. Cozy home has rounded doorways, corner living room windows & more. Completely remodeled in 2009. Beautiful kitchen. $88,500 #C3854JAN MOORE (618) 779-4518, Managing Broker

or MARY PORTER (618) 792-0550

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GREAT LOCATION! CLOSE TO shopping, restaurants, etc. 6BR/3BA, main floor master, 2 car attached garage. Large covered deck. Fenced yard. $94,900 #C3856


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ADORABLE 3BR RANCH, 1 bath, finished walkout basement. Lot of updates. 1/2 Acre Lot! 1 car detached garage. $124,900 #C3950

SANDI LEWIS (618) 304-4800

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GREAT HOME CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN! 4BR/2BA,large eat-in kitchen w/stainless steel appliances. White 6 panel doors & trim. Main floor laundry. Fenced yard w/storage shed. $129,900 #C3857


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DON'T LET THIS CUTE & COZY 3 bedroom home pass you by! Updated bathroom, newer roof, HVAC & windows. Large eat-in kitchen incl. appliances. Main floor laundry. $134,900 #T3879

DIANE WAGNER (618) 779-4888 or JAN MOORE (618) 779-4518, Managing Broker

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Realty CentreOne Professional Park Dr.

Corner Hwy. 159 & 162Maryville, IL 62062

Each Office IndependentlyOwned and Operated

READY FOR QUICK CLOSE! Hardwood floors; oversized 2 car garage; partially fenced corner lot. 1 year home warranty. $74,900 #WR3347


CUSTOM BUILT CONDO HAS ALL THE UPGRADES! On the lake - fish from your porch! 3BR/3BA, formal DR, eat-in kit., surnroom, enclosed porch, huge master BR suite. $170,900 #C3633

JOY WOFFORD (618) 792-6790

BEAUTIFUL BRICK COMBO at Dunlap Lake! Pontoon boat & boat dock comes with the house! 2BR/1BA, 1 car garage, fenced yard includes a hammock & hot tub. $169,000 #E3626

CYNDI KIRK (618) 310-4612

NICELY REMODELED HISTORICAL home. 2BR w/potential to convert formal DR to 3rd BR. LL walkout to covered patio & partially fenced yard backs to woods. 1 year home warranty. $79,900 #C3619


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MOTIVATED SELLER! MOVE IN ready 3BR/2BA home all on one level. Main floor laundry. Oversized attached 1 car garage, patio & fenced back yard. Everything updated! $110,000 #C3790

JOY WOFFORD (618) 792-6790

SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM THIS beautiful 2BR/2BA, open split floor plan condo on bluff above Grafton Harbor. Will consider trade for 3BR home in Warren or St. Charles, MO. $135,000 #GA2349


VERY CUTE HOME! ALL YOU HAVE to do is move in & enjoy! 3BR/1BA, family room in LL, kitchen has custom cabinets, new appliances stay. Newer roof, HVAC, shed. $110,000 #C3839


ADD'L $20,000 REDUCTION!

CUSTOM HOME ON STONEBRIDGE Golf Course. 3BR/3BA, formal dining room & eat-in kitchen, family room & full bath in lower level. 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage. $204,900 #M3494


BEAUTIFUL GUT/REHAB @ 1 BLOCK from LeClaire School in Edwardsville. 3BR/1-3/4BA; open floor plan; rear entry garage + front offstreet parking area. $139,900 #E3708


NEWER RANCH SITS ON LARGE LOT at end of private drive! Split bedroom floor plan. 3BR/2BA, main floor laundry, finished LL, 2 car garage. Privacy in the middle of town. $169,900 #M3845

SANDI LEWIS (618) 304-4800

WELL MAINTAINED ONE-OWNER home on tree-lined walkout lot. Formal dining room, 2nd floor laundry. 3BR/3BA, vaulted ceiling in master. Covered patio, new roof in 2012. $194,900 #T3851


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ADORABLE 3 BEDROOM HOME TUCKEDinto a dead-end street. Cozy home has rounded doorways, corner living room windows & more. Completely remodeled in 2009. Beautiful kitchen. $88,500 #C3854JAN MOORE (618) 779-4518, Managing Broker

or MARY PORTER (618) 792-0550

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GREAT LOCATION! CLOSE TO shopping, restaurants, etc. 6BR/3BA, main floor master, 2 car attached garage. Large covered deck. Fenced yard. $94,900 #C3856


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ADORABLE 3BR RANCH, 1 bath, finished walkout basement. Lot of updates. 1/2 Acre Lot! 1 car detached garage. $124,900 #C3950

SANDI LEWIS (618) 304-4800

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GREAT HOME CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN! 4BR/2BA,large eat-in kitchen w/stainless steel appliances. White 6 panel doors & trim. Main floor laundry. Fenced yard w/storage shed. $129,900 #C3857


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DON'T LET THIS CUTE & COZY 3 bedroom home pass you by! Updated bathroom, newer roof, HVAC & windows. Large eat-in kitchen incl. appliances. Main floor laundry. $134,900 #T3879

DIANE WAGNER (618) 779-4888 or JAN MOORE (618) 779-4518, Managing Broker

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(BPT) - Having a well-kept lawn not only will keep you in your neigh-bors’ good graces, it also adds value to your home. Lawn care doesn’t need to be complicated, but sometimes it just needs to be done.

Whether you’re a new homeowner or just looking for smarter ways to mow, seed or weed, the experts at The Home Depot have got the tips to keep the front, side and backyard lush and lovely. Taking steps to care for your lawn now can make sure you have a long, green sum-mer ahead of you.

Take a sweepWhat’s going on with your yard? Walk around your yard and check

for wear and tear, good drainage and any damage caused by a long winter. Do you have barren spots or areas overgrown with weeds? Assess your needs before getting started this season. “Sometimes knowing where to start can be the hardest part of taking care of your yard,” says Home Depot Certified Garden Consultant Nick Blassman. “Before heading to the store, take a critical look at the lawn and jot down a list of your trouble spots.”

Weeds and bald spotsNothing ruins a beautiful, sloping lawn like weeds. Get rid of them

easily this year with products like Amdro PowerFlex Weed and Grass Killer - it starts working immediately and kills weeds and unwel-come grasses down to their roots. Bare spots should be patched with healthy grass and most kinds of grass can be seeded over.

FertilizeIt’s a step many people skip over, but a good quality fertilizer can be

the key to a beautiful yard. Fertilize once in the spring and then again in the fall. For a healthy yard, choose a fertilizer like Scotts Southern Turf Builder, with a large percentage of slow-release nitrogen and micronutrients. If you’re looking for an organic fertilizer, try Scotts Natural Lawn Food. Err on the side of under-fertilizing verses over-doing it - too much fertilizer can dry out your lawn or cause thatch

to develop.If you’ve fertilized and your lawn is getting a good amount of

sunlight and water, test the soil to see if it has the proper pH balance (typically between 6.5 and 7.0 for most soils). “Home test kits are very easy to use - get several soil samples from different areas of your lawn, each from about 2 to 3 inches below the surface. Follow the instruc-tions to complete the test and then doctor the soil as necessary,” says Blassman. Adding lime helps up your pH levels, but sulfur, sawdust and compost will bring the pH levels down.

WateringLawns need on average about an inch of water a week (either from

irrigation or rain). Before spring gets into full swing, check your sprin-klers. Turn them on and look for sprinkler heads that may not be working and replace any damaged ones. When you get into the season, if you’re noticing water is collecting in pools around the yard but everything is sprinkling smoothly, your lawn may not be draining properly. Consider removing the turf and adding a topsoil coat to level the ground, then replant with grass or ground cover like water-retaining Cypress Mulch. If you’ve got hard-to-reach shrubs or hanging baskets, a shower wand like the Orbit 33-inch Shower Wand makes watering much easier.

Get a mow onWhen you’re mowing your yard, run the lawn mower in a different

direction each time so you don’t hurt your lawn by creating ruts in the turf. Leave the clippings out on your lawn as an extra fertilizer.

If you’ve got a small yard with tight corners, new mowers like the Ariens 42 inch 21 horsepower, available exclusively at The Home Depot, boasts a small 16-inch turning radius for navigating obstacles and hard turns. For a full yard’s work, the Honda 21-inch Steel Deck Smart Drive Self-Propelled mower is a perfect fit; it has an easy but-ton start, a quiet engine and the Smart Drive system self-propels at adjustable speeds.

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A GREAT PLACE TO START!This spacious two bedroom home with lots of updates is ready for a new family. No need to buy appliances, all that you need stays with the home. The windows, siding, soffit, facia, most water lines, countertop and energy effcient furnace and AC have all been updated.

Mary Lou Summy (618) 830-3506

A GOOD PLACE TO START!!!!Tucked away on a dead end street, this story and a half home has a lot to offer the first time buyer or growing family. The hardwood floors have been refinished, roof recently replace and the oversized, attached garage has a newer door and opener.


YOU WILL BE IMPRESSEDwith this 2 story home in Stonebridge Subdivision. This is a great family home with lots of upgrades. You will enjoy the beautiful wood floors in the entry, hall, kitchen, eating area and first floor laundry room. Separate dining room for entertaining, and large family room with wood burning fireplace.

Carol Hawkins (618) 531-1000

EXCEPTIONALhome in the wonderful DUNLAP LAKE AREA. This is a great home for a new family. New roof in 2012 with architectural shingles. New Mailbox 02/2013. Living room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace with beautiful wood mantle and new custom made interior window shutters.


WONDERFUL BRICK HOME WITH EVERYTHINGyou need on one floor. This home is move in ready and just waiting for a buyer....brick home with hardwood and ceramic floors, new kitchen cabinets 2012, newer windows 2007, and tankless water heater 2009.


MOVE RIGHT INTO THIS EXCEPTIONALupdated Cape Cod!!! Lots of improvements with Andersen windows. Hunter Douglas window treatments, updated floor covering, roof, siding and furnace.


(BPT) - As the weather begins to warm and the daylight hours get longer, your yard can quickly become the most important “room” of your home. However, you aren’t alone if your backyard looks outdated and lackluster. Weather conditions can be tough on outdoor areas, but with a few simple updates, you can create the perfect outdoor living space.

Gates and gate hardwarePerhaps the first thing you and your guests see (and use) when

entering your yard is the gate, so why not make a great first impression by updating rusty and squeaky gate hardware? D&D Technologies recently launched the LokkLatch Magnetic, a gate latch that operates and locks from both sides of the gate, and it’s re-keyable so you don’t have to carry multiple keys for your house. Featuring D&D’s patented magnetic latching system, and horizontal and vertical adjustment to ensure a consistent gate closure upon ground movement, LokkLatch Magnetic is the first gate lock to offer coordinating handle trim covers that match your lighting and yard accessories. Available in non-rusting black, brushed and polished metal, the gate hardware helps to cre-ate a cohesive look that enhances your outdoor living environment. Complete the look with matching TruClose self-closing gate hinges, also offering coordinating trim covers. These modern gate options feature a limited lifetime warranty and are available under the Stanley brand through select Lowe’s stores, and other hardware retailers under the National Hardware brand. Visit www.ddtechglobal.com for a full range of gate hardware products and to find a retailer near you.

Lighting

Weather permitting, your yard can be the perfect place to relax for an evening. Avoid sitting in total darkness. The many options of patio light-ing including path sconces, post lamps and even string lights - all are an answer to keeping your outdoor space lit and inviting.

FurnitureThe key to decorating any room in your home is attractive, comfort-

able furniture that beckons to be sat upon, and this is no different for your outdoor furniture. While prices on outdoor furniture can be a little overwhelming, used furniture with a little love and creativity can be good as new, without the high cost. Cozy chairs, chaise lounges and benches can gain new use with a coat of outdoor spray paint, then recover cushions and add colorful pillows to finish it off.

Plants, flowers and shrubsEven if they’re only alive for a few months out of the year, flowers

can bring any yard to life. A few strategically placed shrubs, flower beds and herb gardens can help turn your outdoor area into a lively space perfect for relaxing personal moments or parties with friends and family.

Statues and accessoriesGive your backyard even more personality by selecting a few garden

statues or other accessories that reflect your style - such as recycled metal sculptures, elaborately painted bird houses, unique planters or large colorful rocks.

With a few simple updates, you can easily create an outdoor retreat in your own backyard that can provide you the space for entertaining, reading and relaxing without a costly renovation. So go get started.

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People don’t often think of their backyard as a living space, but it is.


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A GREAT PLACE TO START!This spacious two bedroom home with lots of updates is ready for a new family. No need to buy appliances, all that you need stays with the home. The windows, siding, soffit, facia, most water lines, countertop and energy effcient furnace and AC have all been updated.


A GOOD PLACE TO START!!!!Tucked away on a dead end street, this story and a half home has a lot to offer the first time buyer or growing family. The hardwood floors have been refinished, roof recently replace and the oversized, attached garage has a newer door and opener.


YOU WILL BE IMPRESSEDwith this 2 story home in Stonebridge Subdivision. This is a great family home with lots of upgrades. You will enjoy the beautiful wood floors in the entry, hall, kitchen, eating area and first floor laundry room. Separate dining room for entertaining, and large family room with wood burning fireplace.


EXCEPTIONALhome in the wonderful DUNLAP LAKE AREA. This is a great home for a new family. New roof in 2012 with architectural shingles. New Mailbox 02/2013. Living room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace with beautiful wood mantle and new custom made interior window shutters.


WONDERFUL BRICK HOME WITH EVERYTHINGyou need on one floor. This home is move in ready and just waiting for a buyer....brick home with hardwood and ceramic floors, new kitchen cabinets 2012, newer windows 2007, and tankless water heater 2009.


MOVE RIGHT INTO THIS EXCEPTIONALupdated Cape Cod!!! Lots of improvements with Andersen windows. Hunter Douglas window treatments, updated floor covering, roof, siding and furnace.


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363 VIRGINIA AVENUE, COTTAGE HILLS$99,900 MLS#4115299

WELL MAINTAINED...2BR, 1BA home with full basement, updated kitchen and appliances. Gas fireplace in lower level family room. 2 car detached garage/workshop and shed. There is also a second 2BR, 1 BA home w/carport on the property that is currently used for rental.

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365 N. KINGDOM ST., BETHALTO$124,900 MLS#4203014

SPACIOUS....2 story, 4BR, 3BA, full brick home situated on a large lot in Bethalto. Included on this property is a 2BR, 1.5 BA rental home. Close to schools, shopping and interstate. Priced to sell!

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338 BARGRAVES BOULEVARD, TROY$169,900 MLS#4200585

NEW CONSTRUCTION & GREAT LOCATION: You will see & feel the quality in this new 3BR, 3 full BA home w/walk-out LL. Beautiful kitchen cabinets w/island & SS appliances. Laminate wood flooring in LR, breakfast area, kitchen & hallway. Nice large level lot, oversize 2 car garage, deck & patio.

DON WHITEHEAD (618) 954-8000

104 BLUESTEM COURT, EDWARDSVILLE$389,999 MLS#4203621

THIS ONE HAS IT ALL: Atrium ranch, inground pool, lakefront property & extensive landscaping. You will enjoy just viewing this home w/approx. 3600 SF of open floor plan offering 4BR, 3 bath, walkout LL, skylights, hardwood floors, bay window, vaulted ceiling, composite deck, high efficiency furnace & A/C. Quality built w/trussed floor joist & the list just goes on. Complete list of the homes upgrades & special features is available. Contact:

DON WHITEHEAD (618) 954-8000

32 CHARLES DRIVE, GLEN CARBON$179,000 MLS#4206119

WELL CARED FOR...3 bedroom, 2 bath home with cathedral ceilings and beautiful fireplace in living room, new carpet 2012, sunroom addition in 2003. Main floor laundry. Roof and water heater new in 2011. Full basement w/insulated walls, on a beautifully landscaped corner lot with vinyl picket fence.

CALL TARA BARBER (618) 410-3840

8600 DETOUR ROAD, BUNKER HILL$329,900 MLS#4205961

COME AND EXPERIENCE A SMALL PARADISE on25.5 wooded acres with lake access, many large walnut, buckeye, oak, hickory, & cottonwood trees. 2,390 sq.ft. updated house with 2 car attached garage & one car detached garage with attached workshop.

CALL BOB ROHRKASTE (618) 920-2562

112 SHERWOOD DR., GLEN CARBON$469,000 MLS#4205454

THIS STUNNING SPACIOUS HOME on the lake offers 5BR, 5BA, main floor master BR & bath, large great room w/view overlooking lake, security system, deck, 3 car attached garage, extensive landscaping in the large back yard & boat dock. Must see to appreciate all this home has to offer! Close to Rt. 157 and Interstate 270. A complete list of property features is available.


1065 & 1070 HIGHLAND STREET, EDW.$449,000 MLS#4206112

OVER 25 ACRES JUST OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS, citywater, woods, pasture, pond, full of nature, two houses & two outbuildings, walking distance to downtown Edwardsville. Call Bob Rohrkaste 920-2562 for details & schedule your showing!


22 INNSBRUCK, BELLEVILLE$84,900 MLS#4201246

LOOKING TO DOWN SIZE OR JUST BEGINNING, this very nice 2BR, 1BA villa is located close to Scott Air Force Base & St. Clair Mall. Open floor plan LR, DR & kitchen. Wood burning stove in LR. Patio door overlooks current flower & vegetable garden.

LARRY MARTIN (217) 652-3046


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7816 BETHALTO ROAD, BETHALTO $379,900 MLS#4114279WOODED SECLUSION on 6.2 +/- acres. You will fall in love with the natural beauty of this home, property & unique amenities outside the home such as a 1700 sq. ft. detached building w/HVAC, water & electric currently being used as an artist’s studio, koi pond, beautiful hand-constructed covered bridge & other decorative storage buildings throughout out the acreage. When entering the home you will encounter an open, beamed cathedral ceiling, kitchen & great room, granite counter tips, an abundance of maple cabinetry & large stone FP are just a prelude to all this home has to offer. To truly appreciate this one of a kind home you must view it in person. Schedule your showing today!GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

SHELLY AND GARY NIEMEIER Call them with your

Buying or Selling Needs!(618) 781-3857 OR (618) 781-3814

3 CONNECTED BUILDINGS fOR 1 MONEY. Occupy 1 or 2 units & rent out the others. Bldg 1 was formerly Pumps & Things main showroom & office. The adjoining building offers approx 1100 sq ft of showroom & offices space. Bldg 3 offers frontage on Elm St. This building offers multiple overhead doors and warehouse space w/built-in shelving. Owner may consider a possible lease on all or part of these buildings.

GARY NIEMEIER (618) 781-3814

205 S. UNION, STAUNTON$89,900 MLS#4011077

EXCELLENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ~ 10,000 sq. ft. business includes office, showroom, large service area w/4 overhead doors & parking area. Approximate traffic count 5500 +/-. A lot of amenities for this price. Also see MLS#4110788 for additional space/parking. GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

202 N. WASHINGTON, BUNkER HILL$229,900 MLS#4110799

LIkE NEW INSIDE! New flooring, paint, bathrooms & kitchen! Original hardwood floors in generous size bedrooms. This home has an Alton address but is governed by the Village of Godfrey. Located just off Humbert on a well maintained quiet dead end street. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to view this home!GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

5426 NELSON PLACE, ALTON$96,900 MLS#4202438

WITH A LITTLE TLC, this could be your perfect family home. Outside the home features large 30x36 detached garage w/work space, attached 2 car garage, large 20x18 deck w/screened porch & mature trees. Inside you will find a spacious tri-level floor plan. Lower level family room includes a bar & wood burning FP.GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

6377 MANIX ROAD, EDWARDSVILLE$174,900 MLS#4203324

A GREAT 5 ACRE BUILDING LOT, CITY WATER & PUBLICUTILITIES AVAILABLE. Quality homes nearby & convenient access to I-255 via fosterburg Road.GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

9246 BRIGHTON BUNkER HILL RD.,BUNkER HILL

$39,900 MLS#3009671

LOADS & LOADS Of POTENTIAL! Home needs work but has great bones & original doors, trim, stairs & wainscoting. 3-24ft. grain bins, 30x45 pole building & old barn included. All this on 2.76 +/- acres! Being sold “As Is”. Priced right & ready to sell!GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

5609 SHAW ROAD, BUNkER HILL$64,900 MLS#4203292

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401-0909

BEAUTIfUL 1920’S ALL BRICk 2 STORY...4BR, 2 full BA, large bedrooms, lg. closets. Master BR on main floor. Re-faced kitchen cabinets and a half wall of built in cabinets. Most wallpaper gone. Freshly painted, hardwood exposed in DR & LR. 9 ft. ceilings and a lot of character. Gas fireplace in the family room. 2 car detached garage. Close to school. City occupancy is complete.

CALL TINA DAVIS (618) 401-0909

503 fERGUSON AVENUE, WOOD RIVERNEW PRICE...$114,900 MLS#4014020

100 EISENHOWER DRIVE, BETHALTO$179,900 MLS#4205363

NICE RANCH HOME....in Patriots Crossing with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Great curb appeal on a corner lot. Dining room opens to a nice covered deck. Gas fireplace and 2 car garage. HMS Home Warranty included.

CALL TINA DAVIS (618) 401-0909

MOVE IN READY, well kept, cozy home w/2BR. Laundry off of kitchen pantry. Baseboard heat throughout home & ceiling fans in all rooms. Large fenced yard w/12x12 deck & storage shed. 8x10 floored area in attic for extra storage. Make your showing appointment today!GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

151 TERRACE ST., BETHALTO$74,900 MLS#4204757

COMPLETE REMODEL IN 1999. 3BR, 4BA. Loads of space in a quiet neighborhood. Large garage w/separate workshop. LL w/separate living quarters ~ full kitchen, 3/4 bath, 2 fireplaces & cathedral ceilings. Come check this home out!GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

66 AUSTIN AVE., GLEN CARBON$169,900 MLS#4200029

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS LOVELY fAMILY HOME! Updatedkitchen & bath with more space than it seems. Lower level bonus rooms are currently being used as bedrooms. Large bonus room has a 10.2x7.6 walk-in closet. Outside you will find a large yard w/screened porch, deck, hot tub & above ground pool. Make your appointment today!GARY OR SHELLY NIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

40 NORTHMOOR PLACE, ALTON$129,900 MLS#4205131


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(BPT) - Spring is the time of year for renewal. So, it’s no surprise that springtime finds most people planning to rejuvenate their spaces. Four out of five Americans have a room in the home in need or redecorating, according to a 2013 study by Homegoods. Unfortunately, all too often the decorating process is a source of stress and anxiety for homeowners. How will you ever afford new furniture in your living room? How can you be on-trend without dating your home?

Follow these three tips to give your home a stress-free, springtime makeover:

Reclaiming your home’s foundationChances are your floors took a beating

during the winter. Spring is the ideal time to install new flooring and revamp one of your home’s most important components. As the foundation of your home, your flooring needs to complement your personal taste, while living up to your lifestyle in terms of traffic, household members and pets, expo-sure to moisture and maintenance required. With the countless color and design options, the wide range of flooring materials and your own budgetary considerations, you may find selecting flooring to be particularly stressful.

Tapping into the customer-focused trends

of high-end and online retailers, Tarkett empowers customers as they shop for floor-ing. Tarkett’s iSelect system delivers exact-ly what the name promises. It lessens the unknowns, simplifies the choices and intro-duces an interactive, multi-faceted shopping experience. The system begins with sorting multiple flooring options into six inspiration-al color families: Champagne Celebrations, Cool Conversations, Earthy Connections, Evening Receptions, Fireside Chats and Warm Gatherings - each offering its own feel and color space to help you find the perfect floor to coordinate with your existing furnishings and adjoining floors. Visit www.tarkettna.com/Inspiration/iSelectStory to walk through the iSelect process and find the perfect, customized floor for your taste, lifestyle, budget and even health.

Sweat the small stuffInstead of worrying about the new armoire

you can’t afford, focus your energy on the finishing touches which can revitalize a space quickly and inexpensively. Paying attention to the details is a cost-effective and fun way to express yourself in spaces throughout your home, while also making each space feel complete.

Mirrors have a magical effect on a room

by making a space feel larger, reflecting light throughout and adding a touch of panache. You can find a wide variety of hanging mir-rors to fit your taste at discount retailers or you can purchase a mirror at an estate sale or secondhand store and “upcycle” it with a textured coat of Krylon Dual Hammered Finish spray paint in Silver or Dark Bronze.

The sky’s the limitIf you really want to embrace the warm

weather and revitalize a room, it may be time to look up. One of the most popular design trends of 2013 is painting your ceiling. This blank and all-too-often-overlooked canvas has tremendous potential to transform a bed-room, living room or dining room. It can be as simple as repainting a white ceiling a very pale blue or gray to create the illusion that there is no ceiling. Or if you’re feeling bolder, you can make your ceiling a major accent element that gives a dull room a bright or daring splash of color.

Spring decorating should be an enrich-ing experience, rather than a stressful one. Whether it’s budget, time or simply choosing among the vast number of options available, the usual redecorating stress triggers can be eliminated by focusing on simpler, cost-effec-tive and empowering decor solutions.

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(BPT) - Summer can be tough on gardens. In what should be their glory days, many gardens suffer from neglect. Long weekends and summer vacations leave yards untended, while summer heat is an excuse for putting off chores. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s possible to have both a glorious well-maintained garden and time for fun in the sun by taking some smart gardening steps now.

Here’s a quick list of pro-active steps from the experts at preen.com to transform a yard or garden from needy-and-greedy to lean-and-green by reducing watering and weeding needs all season.

* Choose better places for better plants - Many plant experts insist that 90 percent of garden problems would disappear if gardeners put the right plants in the right places. But, sometimes it’s the planting place itself that needs adjustment. For example, a hot, dry, exposed setting is brutal on most plant selections. Why not completely rethink a spot like this? To alter the heat-and-light dynamic, intro-duce a small shade tree to serve as the anchor of a new easy-care landscape bed. Add a supporting cast of drought-tolerant shrubs and perennials. With better places for better plants, long-term main-tenance can be a breeze.

* Whack weeding - Weeding consumes more time in the gar-den than anything else, except watering, according to a National Gardening Association survey. Covering garden beds with a 3-inch layer of mulch will greatly reduce the need to weed and water, while making everything look tidy too. Mulch retains soil moisture and denies weed seeds the light they need to sprout. Top off mulch with a sprinkling of a pre-emergent such as Preen to stop weed seeds from growing in mulch and garden soil for up to three or four months. For a one-step solution that creates a six-month weed-fighting barrier, try Preen Mulch Plus, a natural shredded-wood mulch with added

pre-emergent weed preventers already mixed in.* Beef up the border patrol - Sharply-defined edges around garden

beds add visual appeal to any property. They also make maintenance easier by creating a firm demarcation between beds and lawns to keep out invasive perennial weeds, including nasty creepers that can’t be prevented by other means. Dig a shallow 8-inch wide trench surrounding garden beds, then cover it with 3 inches of mulch; or install a barrier-style perimeter edging of metal, stone, rubber or wood.

* Banish fainting spells - When it comes to water-retentive con-tainer plantings, think fewer and bigger. Don’t dot decks, doorways and patios with fussy little pots. Small containers look insignificant and dry out fast, subjecting parched plants to repeated bouts of stress from fainting spells. Larger containers allow for more dramatic plant groupings and plenty of healthy root room, plus retain impor-tant soil moisture.

* Try tick-tock watering - Gardens need less water than many think, thriving on as little as 1 inch of water per week whether it’s delivered by rain, drip irrigation, sprinklers or a hand-held hose. To save time watering all season and prepare a garden to get through extended dry spells, add programmable water timers to water spig-ots and hose systems. Even inexpensive timers can deliver water to suit particular plant and climate needs. Early morning watering is best. Midday sun can burn wet leaves. Evening watering can lead to plant ailments and mildew.

Don’t spend the summer constantly weeding, watering and strug-gling to keep up with garden chores. Put your garden on a path to self-sufficiency. Then focus on fun in the sun, whether you’re on vacation or in your own backyard.

Summer garden glory without weeding and watering

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Being pro-active can give the garden beauty you seek.


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#4201271 - PICTURESQUE HILLTOP SETTING OVERLOOKING 73 ACRES. 3090 sq. ft. living space, lots of amenities, 2 ponds, 2 creeks run through property, green house, barn and shed. Less than an hour from Metro area. $495,000.

#4201848 - COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST! 1812 sq. ft. 3 bedroom home on 5 acres. Well landscaped yard, detached 24'x32' shed with concrete floor. Just outside of New Douglas - $182,900.

#4201897 - CLOSE TO CARLYLE LAKE andbeach. Well maintained 16'x80' mobile home on double lot in golf cart community of HarborLight Bay. $65,000.

#4204935 - 20 ACRES OF FREEDOM, over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space, lots of extras. Gorgeous scenic beauty. 2 outbuildings. Theprice is right at $325,000.

#4205052 - LAKEFRONT LUXURY! 1.7 acre lake lot on 750 acre Governor Bond Lake. Two level concrete boat dock with 2 boat slips with automatic lifts. Greenville. $99,500.

#4305792 - DELIGHTFUL COUNTRY HOME SURROUNDED BY 15 ACRES OF TREES. 2 fireplaces, finished walkout basement. 30'x40' shed has concrete floor. $287,500.

#4204929 - SPECTACULAR VIEWS with water on 2 sides. Excellent lake frontage on 750 acre Governor Bond Lake. Lovely small home with decks overlooking lake. Greenville. $298,000.

#4114212 - CARLYLE LAKE GETAWAY! 3bedroom home on 7.23 acres with Allen Creek behind property that flows into Carlyle Lake. Lots of nice trees on this property. $170,000

NEW LAKE LISTING: WORLD CLASS SUNSETS on 750 acre lake, 2,000 sq. ft. Log Home with basement, 300 feet of shoreline, boat Dock and Gazebo.


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2325 COPPER CRK MARYVLE

3BR/3BA 2464 sqft. brick combo. Large fam rm in LL. Fenced.

$179,900 Pat Schaeffer

2115 CLAIRMONT SHILOH

Gated community. Dream kit w/stainless appliances. I/G pool, 6BR/6BA.

$650,000 Judy Browning

916 CALIFORNIA COLLINSVLE

Cute & spacious updated 2BR/1.5BA. Open fr plan. All appli. Fin W/O bsmt.

$69,500 Roberta Ecker

1107 FAR OAKS CASEYVLE

On golf course! Huge master, LL media room. 4BR/5BA.

$569,000 Claire Leopold

203 ARBOR MEADOWS CT. FVW HGTS

Gorgeous 4BR/2+BA 1-1/2 story ideally set on 0.50 acres. Bookcased library.


522 NIBLICK CASEYVLE

Lavish full brick! On golf course. Granite, stainless gourmet kitchen. 4BR/4BA.


209 WILLOW COLLINSVLE

Well built, one owner, 3BR/3BA bi-level. Lots of updates. 2 FP's. Garage, deck.

$177,400 Judie Jackson

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9 BITTERSWEET GLEN CARBONSplit 2BR floor plan on gorgeous wooded lot. New paint, floors, bath.

$24,900 Rose Flamuth

16 WALNUT GLEN CARBON

2BR mobile home on wooded lot. Hrdwd flrs, new windows, paint.


4210 COLLINSVILLE FAIRMONT CITY

Charming spacious! 5BR/3BA. Updated kitchen & baths. Open flr plan, sunroom.

$144,500 Georgia Wilde

317 FOREST OAKS CASEYVLE

Beautiful custom 5BR/4BA! Deluxe kitchen. Hearth rm w/see-thru FP.


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324 HILLSIDE COLLINSVLE

Must see! Brick 3BR/2BA. Updated win-dows & roof. Fam rm, gas FP.

$149,900 Shelley Romanik

629 HIGH SCHOOL COLLINSVLE

Beautiful 3BR/2BA. Open vaulted great rm w/FP. LL fam rm. Fenced yard.

$155,300 Pat Denney

436 S. 6TH CASEYVILLE

Lots of updates! 3BR's. New windows,door, & flrs. Newer carpet & paint. Patio.

$56,900 Shelley Romanik

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110 BOUNTIFUL DR. FVW HGTS

Immaculate well built all brick home! 3BRs, full bsmt., FP, Hardwd flrs.

$89,900 Beth Luhr

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501 PLUM EDWARDSVLE

3BR/3BA. Remodeled kitch, new roof, windows. Near shopping. Make Offer!


7 CATALINA DR. FVW HGTS

Fantastic 3BR/3BA on quiet cul-de-sac. Fresh paint, new roof. Fam rm w/FP, Deck..


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1221 CEDAR RIDGE COLLINSVLE

3BR/3BA, huge fam rm, fresh paint, new flrs, counters, & roof. Fin bsmt.

$159,900 Jane Brofka

4940 AUTUMN OAKS DR. MARYVLE

5BR/3BA, ranch, lots of storage. Granite counters, fin bsmt. Landscaped.


330 AGNES O'FALLON

Great flr plan. 3BR/3BA, fresh paint, gorgeous kit, FP. Deck. Fenced.


9802 BUNKUM RD. FVW HGTS

Tudor Style 3BR/1BA Cottage. Remodeled inside & outside, hrdwd flrs. Patio.

$109,900 Kay Kendall

1029 FOREST BELLEVILLE

Charming 2BR/1BA. Lots of updates. Sunrm, full bsmt, patio.


1300 FLORIDA EDWARDSVLE

Great investment property, 8 units w/stove, refrig & dishwasher. Wooded area.


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329 FOREST OAKS CASEYVLE

Impressive! New! Crown Molding, cherry flrs, brick porch on golf course. 4BR/4BA.

$1,049,000 Claire Leopold

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15 ASHFORD OAKS DRIVE, MARYVILLELike new w/lake view! Spacious 4BR/3BA, fam rm. Wet bar in W/O LL. 2 Patios. Janell Schmittling$339,900 Paula Peppers

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6805 BEALL COURT GODFREY

4BR/3BA, open floor plan w/covered porch, full bstmt.

$190,000 Leonard Holman

18 BROOKWOOD COLLINSVLE

One owner custom 4BR/3BA. Open split BR plan. FP, landscaped. Spacious deck.


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24 ASHBROOKE TROY

Gorgeous bi-level. New flooring, kit. appli-ances. MstBR suite, deck, privacy fence.

$162,900 Cathy Dey

12 CONCORD DR. FVW HGTS

Landscaped 3BR/2BA. Fam rm opens to bright kit. New roof, gutters in 2013.

$102,900 Diann Toler

27 CONCORD DR. FVW HGTS

3BR/2BA. Eat-in kitchen. Full W.O bsmt, patio, porch. Att. gar.

$85,000 Sharon Carney

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