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HUNTLEY $235,000. Stunning 5 bedroom, 3.1bath, 2900+ sq ft. Island kitchen with granite &stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors, gasfireplace, 90% efficient furnace. Short Sale inprogress.

ABSOLUTELY DARLING MOVE-IN READY 3BR, 2.1 bath home w/many updates. Newer roof,windows, appliances, furnace, and water heater.Large deck and fenced yard. $114,250

DEKALB $124,900. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1300+ sq. ft. New kitchen w/Granite & breakfast bar. Main floor laundry. Refinished HW floors, Newbaths, Roof, Furnace, A/C, Windows, Deck. Full basement & 1 car garage.

DEKALB $175,000. 3 bedroom, 2.1 bath, 1800+ sq. ft. Brand new kitchen w/Granite & SS. Refinished HW floors. Raised hearth brick FP isthe focal point in the sunken greatroom. New furnace & A/C.

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INVESTOR ALERT!! Brick ranch on 5 acres withoutbuilding in Lee. Bank Owned. Needs lots ofwork! $111,111

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LLiinnddaa SSwweennssoonn , Realtor, GRI

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“Selling DeKalb County One Yard At A Time”

Elsner Realty

• Represents Buyer & Sellers

• Multi Million Dollar Producer

• Available nights & weekends

• Extensive knowledge of DeKalb County

• Over 20 years experience

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• Free Market Analysis

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BEAUTIFUL FRANK CASPER RANCH w/Cathedral Ceiling family room with new car-peting and/ Gas Wood burning FP. Large kitw/ new SS appl and new tile floors, FormalDining area, Master w/ Dbl Head Shower andfull finished basemt w/ 2 addʼl beds, rec areaand full bath…

THIS IS REALLY A NEAT HOUSEwith a lot of quality and functional-ity. Beautiful hardwood floors in liv-ing area, separate dining area, 2beds and full bath in one wing &master bed, 2nd full bath and plan-ning station in another wing.HUGE kitchen, finished basement,screened in porch

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SECOND OWNER FAMILY HASKEPT THIS HOME IN PRISTINECONDITION w/all the right touchups...Spacious kit was updated in2002, roof in 02', vinyl siding in05', radon and sump pump in 03'.Beautiful hardwood fl in bed-rooms, Brand new carpet inFamily Room and so much more!!

ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE PROPERTIES IN THE CITY. Themain house is a very fancy large single family home, that is now 2beautiful apartments. Incredible woodwork, spacious rooms,porches, attic in excellent condition. The coach house is a largesecond home also in great condition.

1ST FLOOR MASTER, 4 season Atrium, 2 Sty Great Room, dbl ovens,Hardwood floors thru-out, 3 car htd garage & double lot to top it off! This is a verycustom home w/ all the bells and whistles!! Over 3200 sqft!

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I NEED YOU NOW!!! I am terribly low on inventory!

I have SOLD everything!!Please call me for a Free

Market Analysis to determinewhat would be right for yoursituation!! Remember I need

listings, which meansInventory is LOW…and youknow what that means when

inventory is LOW..!!! CALL NOW! 815-757-6633

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Deanna E. MerchantGRI, Broker-Associate

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DEKALB

WELCOME HOME! This 4 BR, 2.5 baths, twostory has numerous updates, first floor has allhardwood floor, freshly painted, new refrigera-tor & microwave. The garage has been fullyinsulated, heated and has a 200 amp service.The backyard has a beautiful patio & custombuilt 1 car detached shed/garage. Landscapingaround home has an irrigation system.

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DEKALB

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RANCH STYLE DUPLEX IN DEKALB! Eachunit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Severalupdates, new steel front doors, new insula-tion to R-25, baths renovated. New furnacesand A/C in 2007 and roof in 2006. Pride ofownership for the past 31 years. All utilitiesare separate and paid by tenants. Quiet, cul-de-sac location. Close to golf course.

WOODED

WELCOME HOME! This custom builthome in 2007 has 3 bedrooms,2 bathsw/full unfinished english bsmt on awooded lot of 0.9 acres. This home boastbeautiful oak cabinetry, oak flooring, spa-cious living room w/brick fireplace. TheMaster suite has walk-in closet, masterbath w/separate shower & soaking tub.

TEXT T525178 to 85377 TEXT T284969 to 85377THIS DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH COULD BEYOUR DREAM HOME! The kitchen and diningarea are up to your design and thoughts. Firstfloor master suite w/full bath needs your finaltouches. Seller will include some building mate-rials that are in the house. The yard is fencedwith a playhouse and a storage shed comes withthe property. This could be all yours for $65,00

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EARLVILLE

WELCOME HOME! This great townhome is ready to movein! Spacious living room with vaulted ceiling and gasfireplace, dining area with sliding door to balcony and backyard, roomy kitchen is fully applianced, has maple cabinetsand breakfast bar, laundry. Upper level has large masterbedroom & bath. Lower level boasts family room, full bath,and 2nd bedroom. 2 car garage. Nice home! $136,900

DEKALB - LOVELY TOWNHOME!

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SO COMFORTABLE! Vaulted ceilings, spacious livingroom, fully applianced kitchen with oak cabinets, diningarea w/ patio access, 1st floor laundry, ½ bath. 2nd floorboasts big master suite w/ walk-in closet, master bath, 2ndlarge bedroom, hall bath, office/den loft area. Fullbasement is plumbed for bath & could provide additionalliving space. 2 car garage. Reduced to $121,000.

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WHAT A WINNING PERSONALITY! Very cute 3 bedroom,1 bath home has nice living/dining room combination,cheerful eat-in kitchen, three-season porch offers lots ofroom for parties, lounging, game time, etc. Appliances pluswasher & dryer will stay. Unfinished basement, 1 cargarage. Estate, sold as is. Take a look at this great buy!$74,900


SYCAMORE - NEW PRICE! DEKALB - PRICE REDUCED!


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DEKALB

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LUXURY APPOINTMENTS! Custom designed 2BR/3.5 bath end unit townhome, featuring formal DR, HW flrs, granite counters, SS appliances, sky-lights, 2 fireplaces, 1st Flr master BR and full finished basement w/sauna.Priced at $239,900, call Sue today!

DEKALB


BACKS TO GOLF COURSE! Stunning 3 BR/3 bath contemporary, locatedon the 10th Tee, offers stunning views, volume ceilings, brick FP, 1st FlrMaster BR suite, screened porch, lg deck and 3+ car garage w/cart door.Priced at $315,000, call Sue today!

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SMALL TOWN CHARM! Big 3-4 BR/2 bath farmhouse home featuring HWflrs, updated kitchen w/SS appliances, 1st flr laundry, enclosed front porch,huge 2 car oversized garagew/walk up attic and a separate shed for hobbyspace. Priced at $84,900, call Sue today!

DEKALB


BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! This ½ duplex offers the easy living of a ranchtown home (with someone else mowing and shoveling), yet allows you tobuild a fence for your pets. Overlooking a pond, this 2 BR/2 Bath home hasit all! Priced at $149,900, call Sue today!

SYCAMORE


SHOWPLACE! Absolutely stunning, custom built 5 BR/4.5 bath home offerselegant, yet comfortable living space. Too many features to list, call forbrochure of amenities. Don’t miss the finished bsmt w/home theatre, 6thBR, 6th bath as well as 4 car garage. Priced at $949,000, call Sue today!

SYCAMORE

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KRPAN BUILT! Bring your decorating ideas to this well built 3 BR/2.5 bathranch home. Highlights include arched brick FP, vaulted ceilings, beautifulsunroom, lookout basement and fabulous outdoor space w/paver patios,firepit and fenced yard. Priced at $269,900, call Sue today!

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Somerset Farm: A Sycamore 55+ Condominium CommunityBetween DeKalb and Sycamore on Bethany Rd. between Peace Rd. and Somonauk.Call for latest pricing

ALL NEW UNITS SOLD. NEW UNITS BEING BUILT FOR SPRING AND SUMMER.CALL LINDA TO RESERVE ONE AND PICK YOUR FEATURES

OCCUPIED UNITS AVAILABLE TO SEE.

Century 21 ElsnerHappy Homeowner Huskie

Designed and paintedby Linda Tillis

COUNTRY-LIKE SETTINGLarge open spaces yet near shopping, med-

ical complex, restaurants.

CLUBHOUSECenter of activities with library,

exercise room, kitchen and beautiful meeting area.

SUNROOMSAll have sunrooms and patios with a picket

fence.

ABSOLUTELY MOVE-IN READY CONDO IN FOXPOINTE AREA OF SYCAMORE.Bright and open floor plan. Double sliding glass doors to long balcony. Fireplace.

THREE FLOOR PLANS!New Models ready to move in.

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Linda Tillis [email protected]

Start Planning Now...Buying Has Never Been Better

ACREAGE, PRIVACY, CHARM IN KINGSTON….with all modern ameneties. Floor-to-Ceiling fireplace. Open floor plan. First floor master, charming finished basement.

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Serving DeKalb County Since 1980

GREAT INVESTEMENT PROPERTY! The remod-eling has been done and this 5 unit has a greatrental history. Three 2BR units and two 1BRunits. Check out the possibilities! $175,000.

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INVESTOR ALERT – 5 UNITS

GREAT FLOOR PLAN in this duplex unit. 2BR,2BA. LR w/gas FP, eat-in kitchen + dining area.Laundry room. Attached 2 car garage. Premiumlot backs up to wooded area. $124,900.

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½ DUPLEX - DEKALB

RANCH CONDO IN WOODGATE SUBDIVISION.Enjoy the nearby pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. LR w/wood burning FP, Dining area. Fin.Bsmt. with FR, 3rd BR and 2nd BA. $94,900.

MLS#08028671

RANCH CONDO – SYCAMORE

SPACIOUS 3BR 2.5BA HOME features large LRwith gas FP, eat-in kitchen, and half bath on 1stfloor. 2nd Floor has 3 lg. BR, 2BA, and laundry.Full bsmt. with roughed in bath. 2 car garage. Allfor $100,000. MLS#07710388

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MOVE RIGHT IN! Neat and clean 3BR 2BA halfduplex w/no fees. Great Sycamore Location. LRhas gas FP and kitchen is eat-in size. 2 cargarage. Nice yard. All for $125,000.

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3BR ½ DUPLEX - SYCAMORE

IMMACULATE COUNTRY HOME IN DEKALB! LRand FR share a see-through gas FP. Large eat-inkitchen, Formal DR, 4BR, 2.5BA. Screened porchoverlooks private back yard. New Price $207,900

MLS#08122939

HALF ACRE IN DEKALB

SYCAMORE FOXPOINTE NEIGHBORHOOD!Beautiful first floor condo with great floor plan.2BR and 2BA. LR with gas FP, eat-in kitchen andlaundry room. Attached garage. $118,900.

MLS#08244085

FOXPOINTE AREA CONDO!

RANCH TOWNHOME WITH FRONT AND SIDEYARD! Large LR, eat-in kitchen, 2BR, 2BA, andlaundry room all on first floor. Full basementplumbed for 3rd bathroom. 2 car gar. $139,900

MLS#08246347

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IMMACULATE RANCH TOWNHOME –Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath with manyupgrades. Hardwood & ceramic tilefloors, fireplace, vaulted ceilings,Anderson windows, 1st fl laundry, neu-tral colors. CALL LIANE 815.501.7798

COUNTRY LIVING MINUTES FROMTOWN – Well maintained 3 bedroom,2.5 bath home. Updates include win-dows, carpet, kitchen, bathrooms andinterior/exterior paint. Indoor pool, too!

CALL LIANE 815.501.7798

LOTS OF ROOM IN THIS CHARMING“ALMOST NEW” 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathhome with full basement. Featuresinclude loft, 42” cabinets, 1st flr laundry,9’ ceilings, neutral paint/carpet.

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SOLD! Prepare to be impressed! Customfront entry invites you in! Kitchen updatedw/beautiful granite counters. Kitchen, dining& foyer have newer flooring. Spacious LRw/volume ceiling. Finished English base-ment. Also features deck and park-like backyard.

CALL DAWN AT 815-739-7148

LOOKING FOR A WINTER PROJECT? Put your sweatequity to work on this one! See the potential! Withsome TLC and your creative flair this could be your nextHome Sweet Home! 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, nice yard &attached 1 car garage. Bonus room behind garagewould make a great office. Newer furnace & A/C.Located close to the new DeKalb High School, KatzPark, and Hopkins Park in the popular Tilton Park sub-division. As-Is.

CALL DAWN AT 815.739.7148

LOCATED IN KENSINGTON POINTE SUBDIVI-SION, this lovely home features a nice open floor-plan, great room with fireplace and hardwoodfloors. Lower level awaits your finishing touchwith lots of above grade windows – it is framedfor finishing with plumbing fixtures for third bathprovided. Park-like back yard, nicely landscapedand fully fenced. New roof December, 2012.

CALL DAWN AT 815-739-7148

DEKALB

DEKALB

NEWLISTING!

LIANE O’KEEFECRS, Broker Associate

SFR, SRES, e-PRO

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DAWN BAKERBroker Associate

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AWESOME VICTORIAN LOCATED INSYCAMORE HISTORICAL DISTRICT -Carved open staircase-beautiful wood-work&hardwood floors-2 full bath-rooms-3 bedrooms-corian countertopsin kitchen-formal dining room-screenporch-paver brick driveway- newgarage-new furnace- many recentupdates-walking distance to downtown

GREAT TOWN HOME - 2 bedroom plusloft - first floor laundry &1/2 bath.Kitchen has cherry cabinetry & separateeat-in area - all appliances included.Rental water softener. Open liv-ing/dining room. Master bedroom &bath has walk-in closet. Neutral decor.Convenient location close to shopping,schools & Peace Road. Quick posses-sion possible.

UPDATED COUNTRY HOME ON PRIVATESETTING - 4.9 ACRES-Recent profes-sional decorating-eat-in kitchen-formaldining room-fireplace-C/A-1st floor laun-dry-4 bedrooms-2.5 bathrooms-masterbedroom suite-new roof-oversized wooddeck & gazebo--3 car garage-workshop-outbuildings-zoning permits animals-Sycamore schools-great family home

Peggy Ireton, REALTOR®

Office: 815-756-1691Cell: 815-751-4123Email: [email protected]

GREAT HOME ON WOODED ONEACRE LOT waiting for your finishingtouches - present owner has installedmany upgrades over the past 10 yearsincluding new kitchen w/ss appli-ances, remodeled bathrooms, ther-mopane windows, hardwood floors,reworked hot water furnace, 200 ampelectric service - many nice amenitiesincluding original woodwork, beautifulopen staircase.

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Your Bilingual RealtorCell: 815.757.3529Email: [email protected]

CUTE, CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED describes this 3bedroom, 1 ½ bath home on quiet, tree-lined street.Lower level features foyer w/tile flring, living room,den, 1/2 bath, formal living room w/hardwood flrs &kitchen w/tile flring. Upstairs features 3 nice-sizedrooms & large bathroom. Large fenced in yard w/fruittrees, garden & fruit bushes. 2-car garage & useablebasement as well. You will not want to miss this one.CLOSED!!!

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SELLER SAYS BRING ME AN OFFER! Now's the timeto buy! Nice, clean Tilton Park home. Home boasts 3bedrooms /1 bath with new surround and is freshlypainted. Newer carpeting throughout. Kitchen is fullyapplianced. Fully fenced, private backyard - perfectfor entertaining. Recent improvements done tohome! Come take a look today. Priced at $105,000

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WELCOME HOME TO THISLOVELY & UPDATED 3BR/2.5 BATH HOME! Theminute you walk in you'llbe surrounded by warmth.All light fixtures & hard-ware have been updated;freshly painted; crownmolding in loft area; doublevanities in master bath. Kitchen is uniquely designed.Let’s not forget about the green space behind thehome. No backyard neighbors. Garage floor is sealed& much more! You will fall in love the second youstep in. Priced at $164,500

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TING Thank you for

making 2012 sucha wonderful andproductive year.

It was a very busyyear and I lookforward to 2013

being just as busy.Please remember ifyou are in need or ifyou know of anyonein need requiring

short sale assistance,I am your specialist!

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! GreenwoodAcres 3 BR/2 bath all brick ranch on wooded lot fea-tures skylights, bay windows, kitchen w/island,master suite w/jetted tub and full basement. Pricedat $189,900, call Pat or Jim today!

HORSE LOVER’S DELIGHT! 7 acres located min-utes from downtown Sycamore. Newer barn w/4stalls, heated tack room, ½ bath, 4 board fencing,auto waterers & outdoor sand arena. 3 BR/1 bathhome on site or build your dream! $319,900, callPat or Jim today!

DOWNTOWN SYCAMORE! 18,000 sf commercialbuilding in the heart of the business district, acrossthe street from the newly expanded CountyCourthouse. Currently housing offices, but endlesspossibilities! Priced at $314,900, call Pat or Jimtoday!

Elsner RealtyPat

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