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SHAWVERAUCTIONEERING & REAL ESTATEPete Shawver Jr. 260-726-5587

Auctioneer/Real Estate Broker AU19700040Office: 260-729-5107

Pete Shawver, Auctioneer 726-9621, AU01012022Deb Sutton, Associate Broker 419-852-0841Larry Iliff, Associate Broker 260-251-9043

Zane Shawver, Associate Broker 260-729-2229Lori Shawver, Associate Broker 260-726-6774

914 West Water Street, Portland - Two-bedroom home containing 1,100 square feetof finished living area, also 16' x 38' one-bedroom apartment bldg., (in like new condition),24 ' x 24' detached garage, fenced in yard..call today to look at this property $57,000.00

NEW LISTING

1640 E. Division Road, Portland - 3bedroom 1 and 1/2 bath brick ranch homecontaining 1,480 sq. ft. of finished living area,full basement, 2 car attached garage, patios,storage shed, located close to Portland,$125,000.00

PRICE REDUCED

1331 South Meridian Street, Portland -Three-bedroom, 1 1/2-bath, two-story homecontaining 2,470 square feet, with central air,basement, enclosed front porch, updatedkitchen and bath, two-car detached garage. amust see. $128,000.00

NEW LISTING

109 Ash Street, Redkey - Three-bedroom,1 1/2-bath, two-story home with large two-car detached garage, nicely situated ontwo-large lots. Home has been recentlyrenovated and is in great condition...mustsee. $75,000.00

NEW LISTING

3 bedroom 2 bath home withone car attached garage.Great location in Redkey.Priced at $40,000.

NEW LISTING

2456 South Como Road - Recentlyremodeled two-bedroom home, with 40' x60', 46' x 70' and 40' x 49' pole buildings, 26'x 32' detached garage, si lo, grain bin,cement feed floor, fenced for l ivestock,approx. Six acres. $150,000.00

NEW LISTING

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SHAWVERAUCTIONEERING & REAL ESTATEPete Shawver Jr. 260-726-5587

Auctioneer/Real Estate Broker AU19700040Office: 260-729-5107

Pete Shawver, Auctioneer 726-9621, AU01012022Deb Sutton, Associate Broker 419-852-0841Larry Iliff, Associate Broker 260-251-9043

Zane Shawver, Associate Broker 260-729-2229Lori Shawver, Associate Broker 260-726-6774

201 South Middle Street,Portland Indiana -Commercial buildingcontaining 9,600 square feet,complete with cement floor,loading docks, office area, restrooms, insulted and heated.call Larry Iliff 260-251-9043

NEW LISTING

303 and 304 South Blaine Pike -Commercial property with threebuildings. Office building containing2,272 square feet, heat and airconditioning, rest rooms. Shop buildingcontaining 2,400 square feet withcement floor, overhead and walk-indoors, heated, insulated and has water.Warehouse building containing 9,600square feet with cement floor, overheadand walk-in doors. call Larry Iliff 260-251-9043

NEW LISTING

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Portland - Three-bedrooms, two-full bathrooms, 1 1/2-story custom built home with attached two-car garage.Has fireplace, large living room, game room...MORE+++TOO MANY FEATURES TO LIST!!! Sets inthe west end of town on a large corner lot. Also extralots over 1 acre!!!

Call today.... come TAKE A LOOK…ask for Jan

260-726-2266Jan R. Ingle, Principal BrokerBroker-Auctioneer-Licensed Appraiser

State of Indiana PB58601983-AU09100112-LR69201553

Home 260-335-2447 Fax 260-335-2728Cell 260-726-5029

E-Mail [email protected]

Call TodayKathy Hardman, 260-251-1019, [email protected] Heniser, 260-729-2441, [email protected] Heniser, 260-729-2832, [email protected]

Salamonia - “Like living in the country” Mobilehome with tip out setting under a pole barn!!!YES...Owner said she built this so if you wantedto remove mobile home, you would then have apole barn!!! Mobile home needs work... $28,500.The lot is large 82’ x 82’ on the corner.

CALL TODAY...Ask for Jan

INCOME PROPERTIES...* TWO-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING, Rents $8,280.00per year

* TW0-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING, Rents $6,900.00per year

* TWO-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING, Rents $7,440.00per year

* SEVEN-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING, Rents$29,100.00 per year

* FOUR-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING, Rents $17,160.00per year

Call Today... ask for Jan

NEW LISTING

Portland: Very nice two-bedroom, double-wide mobile home, one-bath, LARGE living room, attached garage. Includes several newerappliances. Located on Sesame Street, Lot 34, Golden Age Village.Owner has completed several updates!!! Come TAKE A LOOK.

Call today...as for Jan

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SOLD

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Portland - Two-bedrooms, 1 1/2-bathrooms, mobile home. Attached garagewith storage building. Large living roomwith Tip Out. Needs work but is PRICED toSell!!!

CALL TODAY...Ask for JanSSOOLLDD

Golden Age VillageLot 34 Sesame Street

1972 Redman Double-Wide Mobile HomeVERY GOOD... Lots of updates!!!

NEW LISTING

Country - Three-bedroom, one-bath, 1 1/2-storycountry home wi th heated breezeway andattached garage. Oversized living room, goodsized kitchen, large rear wood decking setting onf ive acres! ! ! Located southwest par t o f JayCounty, Indiana. This real estate property isPRICED TO SELL!!!


Portland - Three-bedrooms, one-bath,one-story home, setting on a corner lot.Located on East Water Street. Homeneeds work but is priced to sell!!! Only$32,500


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260-726-2266Jan R. Ingle, Principal BrokerBroker-Auctioneer-Licensed Appraiser

State of Indiana PB58601983-AU09100112-LR69201553

Home 260-335-2447 Fax 260-335-2728Cell 260-726-5029

E-Mail [email protected]

Call Today

Portland, Commercial lot: Structure thatwas on site was in a fire. This structure mayor may not be rebuildable, BUT this does notmatter. IT IS PRICED TO SELL!!! Only$xxxx.xx

Call TODAY...ask for Jan

Portland: Going restaurant. Includes real estate,several business assets. Personal property, severalitems, TOO MANY TO LIST!!! Owner will assist newowner in the training of all items need for a cleantransfer.

Call TODAY ask for Jan

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Country - Three-bedrooms, one-bathhome located on a corner COMMERCIALLOT... Located south US 27 and 650 S.Priced to sell!!!

Call today...Ask for Jan

Country - Thee to five bedrooms!!! 3 1/2 bathrooms, ranchhome with basement. Has large family room. large livingroom, large sun room, six-car garage, MORE+++ HS TOOMANY OPTIONS TO LIST!!!! Located about one mile southof Portland. Setting on 6.2 acres. This is the one...

Call today…ask for Jan

Kathy Hardman, 260-251-1019, [email protected] Heniser, 260-729-2441, [email protected] Heniser, 260-729-2832, [email protected]

Country - 1 1/2 story home withthree-bedrooms, full basement...Fireplace... Two-car detachedgarage... Enclosed patio...MORE+++. Located about twomiles south on State Road 27,corner lot. This home has alwaysbeen a stand out... This homecould be YOURS...

CALL TODAY... ask for Jan

Farmland26 Acres +/-

Pike TownshipJay County, Indiana

Only $6,500 per acre!!!

SSOOLLDD

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Gardening can be an enjoyableactivity for adults and children alike.Gardening encourages creativethinking and can make for an eco-friendly activity as well.

Adding a touch of whimsy togardening can make it that much moreattractive to children. Perhaps that iswhy fairy gardens have become sopopular among youngsters. Fairy

gardens can be designed in outdoorgardens or in containers that childrencan nurse and enjoy indoors. Here aresix steps to get your fairy garden up andrunning.

1. Choose your container orlocation. Decide where to place thefairy garden. Hollowed-out tree stumpsare both contained and outdoors, andkids may feel like the fairies inhabitedthis neglected area of the yard andmade it their own. Otherwise, usecontainers you already have, such asold pots, hanging baskets, picnicbaskets or cookie tins. Woodenbirdhouses with their roofs removedalso can make for clever places tohouse the gardens.

2. Choose a theme. Fairy housescan take on any theme their creatorsprefer. Themes help children decidewhat to include in their gardens. Forexample, a seaside retreat may workwell with little reclining chairs, seagrasses and succulents. You can then

complete the theme by adding someseashells and colored stones.

3. Draw up your design. Beforesecuring anything in the container ordigging into your garden bed, sketchout a garden design. This gives you anidea of how the finished product willlook. Even before planting, gently placeplants and other components in theirspots and move them around

accordingly untilyou find thedesired look.

4. Includes i m i l a r - n e e d splants. Mixingplants that haved i f f e r e n trequirements canmake it challengingto care for the fairygarden, so selectplants that requiresimilar levels ofsunlight, prefersimilar soilconditions and

require roughly the same amount ofwatering. Herbs are a smart choicebecause they stay small and are easilymaintained.

5. Don’t forget a fairy dwelling.You will need to add a house for thefairies to inhabit. Small bird houses canwork, but you also can consider oldteapots, bird-nesting boxes or evenhomemade houses assembled out ofbark and twigs. Use your imagination

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Six steps to creatingfairy gardens for kids

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1711 West Royale Drive, Muncie, IN 47304 • 765-288-1711 • Fax: 765-288-1253

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Heather Clemmons765-748-5066

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Lots Available:*209 Woodland Trails, MLS 20002737 ($17,500)*223 Inverness, MLS 20002577 ($17,500)*213 Woodland Trails, MLS 20002736 ($17,500)*225 Inverness, MLS 20002576 ($17,500)*229 Inverness, MLS 20002575 ($17,500) *215 Woodland Trails, MLS 20002735 ($17,500)*325 Inverness, MLS 20002573 ($17,500) *231 Inverness, MLS 20002571 ($17,500)*16 Clubview, MLS 20059176 ($118,732)*18 Clubview, MLS 20059013 ($117,732)*52 Clubview, MLS 201439189 ($17,500)

Call Heather Clemmonsfor more details @ 765-748-5066

158 South Arlington, Dunkirk* Great Location*Two/three-bedrooms*Newer windows, siding and roof*Corner lot *Quiet neighborhood*Basement *MLS 20040146*$49,900

Call Heather 765-748-5066

504 W. North St, Portland*MLS 201605392 *$55,000*4 Bedrooms *2 Bath*2 Car Garage*Quiet Neighborhood*Beautiful Craftsmanship

Call Bryce 765-215-0617

428 West Race Street, Portland*MLS 201552665*Four-bedrooms *One-bath*1.5 story home*Large rooms*Large lot $36,900


8584 S. 1250 W, Albany*MLS 201603476 *$37,900*5 Bedrooms *2 Bath*Country Setting *Nearly an acre


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1203 N. Meridian St.

Portland, IN

(260)726-6768

Jerod Clark 260-703-6162Bob Berryhill 765-730-0835Melissa Grimes 260-726-2727Sandy Hendricks 260-251-0673Jack Houck 260-729-2164Brad Ontrop 765-748-1832Troy Roberts 260-729-1205

See all our listings online all the time

www.Century21ADV.com www.Century21.com

1004 S Meridian St, Portland*2 bedrooms, 1 bath*Large living room*Remodeled kitchen/dining room*Corner lot$89,900

Jerod Clark 703-6162

451 Washington, Dunkirk*3 bedrooms, 1 bath*Newer roof*Several updates*Double lot$44,900

Jerod Clark 260-703-6162

850 W 900 N, Ridgeville*2 bedrooms, 1 bath*Newer windows/metal roof*4 outbuilding-pond*20 +/- acres$245,000


WWW.Century21AdvanceRealty.com www.Century21.com

2948 W 125 S, Portland*5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths*Cherry woodwork*2 fireplaces*6 acres$249,900


SOLD

221 Floral Ave, Portland*3 bedrooms, 1 bath*Remodeled*Garage*Great location$98,000


PENDING

SOLD

118 East Main, Bryant*Investment opportunity*2 units*Newer siding/roof*Bloomfield School$54,900


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395 West Pleasant Street, Pennville*3 bedrooms, 2 baths*2 kitchens*Large lot*Metal Roof$55,900



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429 W Votaw St, Portland*3 bedrooms, 2 baths*Hardwood floors*Fireplace*Vinyl fence$74,900


2238 W 50 N, Portland*3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths*Full basement*Fireplace*40’ x 60’ Pole barn, concrete floor$325,000

Jack Houck 260-729-2164

2149 E 300 N, Portland*3 bedrooms, 2 baths*Hardwood floors*Pole barn*5 acres$84,500

Jack Houck 260-729-2164

304 East Walnut St, Portland*4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths*Hardwood floors*Fireplace*Move-in ready$82,500

Sherry Green 260-273-0758

6 1/2 ACRES

PENDING

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916 W Main, Portland*2 bedrooms, 1 bath*Spacious kitchen*Move in ready*Beautiful landscape$89,900


1118 Wayside Place, Portland* 3-bedroom, 1 1/2-bath with large living room* Excellent location* Home has large two-car attached garage* $77,000

Jack Houck 260-729-2164

2530 S 200 W, Portland*5-bedroom, 4-bath home*7 plus rolling acres*In-ground swimming pool *2-car detached garage *Geothermal heating and cooling system installed in 2012*$283,000

Jack Houck 260-729-2164


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TBD N 300 E, Portland*14 plus or minus acres* Nice building site or farmground.

* $112,672

Troy Roberts 260-729-1205

951 Sandy Hollow Lane, Portland• 3-beds, 3-full baths• 2,742 square feet• 2-car attached garage• 2.68 acres$144,900


PENDING

SOLD

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128 W 500 S, Portland*3 bedrooms, 1 bath*Wood burning stove*Large attached garage*Newer exterior updates$72,500



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40 N Sycamore, Redkey*5 bedrooms, 2 baths*Beautiful kitchen*Large master suite*Over 1/2 acre in town$89,900


907 S Meridian Street, Portland*2 bedrooms, 1 bath*Newer windows, sing, oak kitchen, &

stairway*Oversized 2 car garage*Move-in ready

$82,500 Jerod Clark 260-703-6162

618 N Pleasant Street, Portland*3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths*1,778 square feet*Great location*2 car detached garage

$88,000 Jerod Clark 260-703-6162

903 E Race Street, Portland*2 bedrooms, 1 bath*Newer siding*New windows*One car detached garage$45,000

Jack Houck 260-729-2164

407 Meridian Heights, Portland*3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths*Hardwood floors*Custom cabinets*2.5 car detached garage with concrete approach

$224,000 Jerod Clark 260-703-6162

COUNTRY

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

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Portland, IN

(260)726-6768





707 W North St., Portland*3 beds, 1.5 baths*Newer roof*Hardwood floors*Close to park/hospital$73,900


510 S Layne Dr., Dunkirk*3 beds, 1 bath*Newer flooring/windows*Remodeled bathroom*Fenced in yard$59,900


534 Floral Ave., Portland*3 beds, 1 bath*Hardwood floors*Kitchen/bathroom updated*Fenced in yard$69,700


PENDING

1208 Wayside Place, Portland*3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths*Move in ready*Fenced in backyard*Wood deck$89,900

Jack Houck 260-729-2164

NEW LISTING

606 Blaine Pike, Portland*4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths*Pennville Custom Cabinets*Full basement*Hardwood floors$129,000


NEW PRICE

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Portland, IN

(260)726-6768





405 S Western Ave, Portland*4 bedrooms, 2 baths*Large rooms*Corner lot*Patio$77,500

Jack Houck 260-729-2164

715 East High Street, Portland*3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths*Large living room*Newer roof/siding*Two car detached garage


SOLD

408 N Sheridan, Ridgeville*3 bedrooms, 1 bath*Metal roof*1.5 stories*Large yard$26,500


109 Dogwood Lane, Portland*3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths*Newer flooring*Move-in ready*Privacy fence$84,900


716 S Meridian Street, Portland*Built in 2012*2,560 square feet*Plenty of parking*Great location$95,000


230 E Elder, Portland*2 bedrooms, 1 bath*Newer roof/gutters*Newer flooring*Attic storage$64,500

Sandra Hendricks 260-251-0673

PENDING

NEW LISTING

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Portland, IN

(260)726-6768





123 Rayburn Drive, Portland*3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths*New Pella windows*Pennville Custom Cabinets*Great location$129,000

Jack Houck 729-2164

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TBD 300 S, Dunkirk*28.5 +/- acres*20 +/- acres tillable*Creek*Partially wooded$151,050

Brad Ontrop 765-748-1832

410 W Votaw, Portland*Great Location*1,120 square feet* 1 bath*Kitchenette$105,000

Rob Green 260-589-8474

NEW LISTING

169 W Golf Brook Dr., Portland*3 bedrooms, 3 baths*Screened in porch*3 car attached garage*Great location$220,000

Jack Houck 260-729-2164

NEW LISTING

3602 S 700 W, Portland*3 beds, 1 bath*Oak kitchen cabinets*2 car detached garage*7.5 +/- acres$147,500

Troy Roberts 260-729-1205

NEW LISTING

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124 W 200 S, Portland*Great business opportunity*18 hole golf course*Bar/lounge, restaurant, & Pro

Shop*125 acres$775,000

Jack Houck 260-729-2164

NEW LISTING

2573 S Blaine Pike, Portland*3 bedrooms, 2 baths*Open concept*5 +/- acres*Beautiful pond$199,000Jerod Clark 260-701-6162

NEW LISTING

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1791 W 100 NPortland, IN 47371

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We have potential buyers forfarmland, small acres with orwithout homes or buildings.

CALL260-726-6215 or

260-726-0541(Mel) or260-729-2281(Laci)

to add your items (one item or wholehouse, etc.) to our monthly auctions.www.AuctionZip.com #11389 for Auctions

WANT TO BUY OR SELL - CALL RYAN, RANDY, CHUCK, MEL OR LACI WE NEED LISTINGS - WANT TO SELL CALL MEL WE NEED LISTINGS

MEL SMITLEYʼS COMPLETEAUCTIONEERING & REAL ESTATE

630 North Western AvenuePORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

(260) 726-6215 or(260) 726-6534

Ryan SmitleyAssociateBroker729-2293726-7204

Randy McAbeeHome - 726-6599Cell - 726-5137

Chuck DailyAssociate Broker765-768-6994

Laci SmitleyAssociateBroker

726-7204 Home729-2281 Cell

WE NEED LISTINGS

NOWALL TYPES - FARMLAND-

RESIDENTIAL-COMMERCIAL

This is space foryour property

941 West Votaw, Portland - Two-bedrooms, one-bath, 24x30garage, GFA, great location,zoned business, across fromSuper Walmart. Call to see!

BUSINESS ZONED

310 North Oak Street, Redkey - Nicemanufactured home, three lots. $47,500

54 N 300 E - Manufactured home, threebedroom, two-car detached garage, needsa little work. $37,500

5351 W 200 N, Portland - Two-story,three-bedroom home, three-car garage,barn, two-out buildings, 2.62 acres. Call formore details. Won’t last long!

227 East Race Street, Portland - Older20’ x 22’ garage on 66’ x 132’ lot.

HERE IT IS! - 2.96 acres, nice three-bedroom modern home. Kitchen/diningroom, living room, family room, utility room,partial basement with wood/gas furnace.Barn, three outbuildings, stocked cleanpond. Southeast of Portland - secluded.First time on market. Brick/vinyl siding.6606 E 600 S, Portland

310 East Main Street, Portland - Five-bedrooms, home beautifully decorated &trim, old style wide attractive oak andwalnut trim, hard wood floors and carpet.2,874 square feet, 1 1/2 story, 2 1/2-baths,large kitchen, lots of cabinets. Living room,family room with fireplace, dining room,one bedroom downstairs. Utility hook-upsupstairs and down, older partial basement.Large front porch, much more! New roof,hot tub. Must see. You will buy upper $70’s

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630 North Western Avenue – Two orthree-bedroom, kitchen, bath, livingroom, back porch, one-car garage –two lots. Super busy corner!

AUCTIONSMarch 19 - 4-H Building,

Jay CountyFairgrounds

SOLDIN LAST THREE MONTHS

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WANT TO BUY OR SELL - CALL RYAN, RANDY, CHUCK, MEL OR LACI WE NEED LISTINGS - WANT TO SELL CALL MEL WE NEED LISTINGS

MEL SMITLEYʼS COMPLETEAUCTIONEERING & REAL ESTATE

630 North Western AvenuePORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

(260) 726-6215 or(260) 726-6534

Ryan SmitleyAssociateBroker729-2293726-7204

Randy McAbeeHome - 726-6599Cell - 726-5137

Chuck DailyAssociate Broker765-768-6994

Laci SmitleyAssociateBroker

726-7204 Home729-2281 Cell

Lots between Helen and Vine Streets - 1 1/2 plus orminus acres

North State Road 1, Redkey - Three-bedroom, bath, livingroom, kitchen, vinyl siding, older garage - NOW $28,000

435.245 acres, Jackson Township, Blackford County- Five parcels - separately or all together. Good land.Call for details.

416 South Meridian Street, Portland - Two-bedroomhome with living room, kitchen, utility room, bath, wrap-around porch, one-car plus garage, and utility shed -Lowered Price to $19,900 - Quick return oninvestment. MAKE OFFER NOW!

2797 S New Pleasant Road - Two-bedroom, livingroom, kitchen, bath and more home, 24’ x 30’ detachedgarage, barn, Mini-Farm, 5.1 acres, good Location. Callnow! Priced Lowered. Seller says “Make offer” $60ʼs

802 West High Street, Portland - Three-bedroom,living room, dining room, kitchen, bath, detachedgarage. Close to elementary school. $20s

Jay Garment Antique Building - 3.59 acres, 53,000plus or minus square feet, with large parking lots, goingbusiness, good investment, good income, multi-uses.GOOD INCOME ON INVESTMENT!

107 North Francis Street, Bryant, Indiana - VeryClean two-bedroom mobile home with covered frontporch and deck. Fenced-in yard, heated (electric), polebarn, carport, Mid $30’s. GOOD BUY

Two lots on East Lake Road (south end of Lake ofthe Woods), Geneva, Indiana- Not on lake, south sideof street, does have access rights to Lake of the Woods.

651 West 2nd Street, Portland - 24’ x 36’ two-plus cargarage with full lot - $12,000. 657 West 2nd Street -Older one-car garage, corner lot - $10,000

2.47 acres - 3606 S 1000 W, Dunkirk, Indiana - Threeor four-bedrooms, living room, kitchen/dining room.utility, hook-ups. Extra nice two-car detached garage,old small barn (needs repair). Upper $30’s. Needs somework.

PROSPECTIVE INVESTMENTSoutheast corner of Bryant intersection -Approximately six acres, prime business location,high traffic area, one of the busiest intersectionsbetween I-69 and I-75!!

PENDING15 acres, Greene Township, Jay County -

Southwest corner County Road 75 S andState Road 67, just south of Jay CountyHigh School. Great location for manyopportunities - Call for more information.

RARE - Possible six-bedroom home with 30’ x40’ pole/garage. Livingroom/kitchen/dining room. two-baths, goodlocation, two acres, 2606 W 75 S,Portland, Indiana. Close to Jay CountyHigh School. $60’s

NEW LISTING

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(260) 726-4074 • [email protected]

213 South Meridian Street,Dunkirk IN - This three-bedroomhome is priced to sell at only$20,000! This home features anew standing seam roof, manynew windows and more. Calltoday for more information and anappointment.

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Lawns are exposed to theelements throughout the year, andeach season brings its own unique setof challenges. Summer heat waves can

make it hard for lawns to maintaintheir lush green appeal, while thefalling leaves of autumn can threatenroot systems if not handled properly.Winter frost and snow also can pose athreat to lawns, leaving homeownerswith some work to do when springarrives.

Spring is a season of revival, andthat spirit of rejuvenation extends tolawns. When the last vestiges of winterbegin to disappear,homeowners can dust offtheir gardening gloves andstart taking steps torevitalize their lawns forthe months ahead.

• Look for signs ofdamage. Winter can behard on lawns, so it’simportant for homeownersto look for signs of damagebefore they begin planningany springtimelandscaping projects. Saltdamage can occur in areasthat received heavy

snowfall over the winter. Manycommunities use rock salt to de-icesnow- and ice-covered roads, and thatrock salt is largely made up of sodium

chloride, which candraw moisture fromgrass and cause it tobrown. Salt trucksused during winterstorms often spitsalt out onto lawns,so don’t besurprised if younotice brown spotson your grass,especially in thoseareas closest to theroad. Winter lawndamage may also becaused by voles,burrowing mouse-like rodents thatmake paths beneath

the snow to hide from predators andfeed on grass blades and roots. Lawnswith distinctly matted areas may alsohave been damaged by snow moldthat can weaken turf.

• Consult a professionallandscaper. Homeowners withconsiderable experience tending todamaged lawns can no doubt identifyand address problems on their own.

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Seeing green: How to help your lawnbounce back from winter

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Randy FisherBroker

Realty and Auction113 West Main St.Portland, IndianaFree Market Value of Your Real Estate

260-726-7767Office

260-726-5040Mobile

260-726-7767Fax

FISHERE-mail: [email protected]

Randy Fisher 726-5040Russ Smith 726-0936Carol Smith 726-9049Rick Dues 335-2500Jim McCord 729-3759Jerry Stoner 251-0707

1214 Miller Avenue - Three-bedroom,NEW Roof, new siding, NEW carpet, 8’x 12’ shed, fenced back yard andattached garage. Very quite niceneighborhood. $57,500

3313 South 200 West - Fantastic mini farm onlyminutes from Portland. Horse farm with a three-bedroom home, 84’ x 100’ horse barn with 11 stalls60’ x 100’ riding arena, tack room, office and 60 foothay storage. 20’ x 41’ work shop, 12’ x 20’ stompsheds, 50 foot outdoor round arena. ALL ON 8.66ACRES !!!!! Priced at $217,500 !!!!

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Three bedroom home 1,392 square feet withattached 38’ x 16’ garage PLUS attached 44’ x16’ multi-functional building, office, beauty shop,retail, etc. Utility's are separate so would makeincome ready rental that would make your loanpayment. See more on www.FisherRealty.net

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131 Rayburn Drive - Very nice location.Good back yard view, feels like country.1,488 square feet, three-bedroom, two-full bath, fireplace, enclosed back porch.Listed at $87,500 !!!

Corner of Lincoln and North WayneStreets - Corner of a busy intersection for abusiness. Property is zoned for businessand has doors inside to subdivide withopeners, electric and a recent clean up ofthe exterior.

113 West MainStreet -Downtown officebuilding that hashad the updates.Buy this that couldhave a $1,000 permonth return withonly a $500 permonth payment.One of the veryfew buildingsdowntown with nowater issue's ..

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Continued from page 19That’s because many problems are aresult of the weather, which tends tobe similar and produce similarproblems from one year to the next.But inexperienced homeownersshould consult professionallandscapers before attempting toaddress problems on their own.Winter lawn damage may be causedby a variety of factors that can producesimilar symptoms, and professionallandscapers can identify the culpritsbehind such damage and provide themost effective solutions to restore thelawn.

• Remove debris. A light rakingcan help remove any debris thataccumulated over the winter. Suchdebris, which may include fallenbranches and fallen leaves left behindfrom the final days of fall, can preventlawns from getting the sun and waterthey need to thrive. Remove thisdebris, but make sure the grass is not

frozen when you do, as walking onfrozen grass can cause furtherdamage.

• Let the grass grow. Mowing thelawn is a chore that’s reserved forspring, summer and maybe early fall,but it’s important that homeownersdon’t jump the gun and mow too earlyafter winter. A patient approach allowsthe grass to reestablish itself, so let itgrow a little higher than you normallywould before the first cut. When thegrass is roughly 4.5 inches high, youcan cut it down to three inches andthen maintain your normal mowingroutine throughout the rest of springand summer.

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416 West Arch Street - State registered historic home. Thishome has been totally restored from the basement to the thirdfloor, which includes a modern kitchen, heating, wiring, plumbingas well as the interior and exterior. The home features theoriginal ornate wood work with a grand open staircase, originalleaded beveled glass windows and curved glass windows.There are many extras to see for the serious buyer. Call for yourprivate showing.

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Glen Street, Portland - 2.6 acres more orless, located within a good neighborhoodon Portland’s northwest side. Theproperty is zoned R4 for residentialdevelopment.

Commercial Building -205 North MeridianStreet, Portland - Firstfloor features two-frontoffices and a large rearbonus room. 1,760square feet. Completefirst floor renovation in2011. Second floorfeatures 1,760 squarefoot apartment. Theapartment was guttedand custome renovatedin 2008. Two-bedrooms,two-baths, utility roomand great room(kitchen, dining andliving). Roof, furnaceand air conditioner newin 2003.

112 Central Avenue, Redkey - This home islocated on a corner lot and includes two-additional city lots. The home features three-bedrooms, one-bath, kitchen, family room andliving room. The interior has newer drywall andfloor coverings. Roof is five-years old with a 10-year old foundation. $35,000

616 South Franklin Street, Dunkirk - Single-story homewith 1,843 square feet of living space in good condition.The home features seven rooms; three-bedrooms, one-bath, large family room with electric fireplace, privacyfenced in rear yard, one-car detached garage. One-yearold roof, all appliances stay. There are many moreupdates. $45,000

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63 Delaware Street, Redkey - Very clean, older homewith new ashpalt shingle roof, new GFA heating systemand central air, new 50-gallon gas hot water heater andnew thermopane windows. The home features a largekitchen and living room, with two-bedrooms and one-bath.The property also has a two-car detached garaghe with afloored loft. There are two additional storage buildings.$42,000

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2379 E 100 N - 1 1/2- story countryhome with new asphalt shingle roof,front open porch deck, new concretewalks and patio, new driveway andlandscaping. The interior featuresfour-bedrooms, three-full baths withopen concept living. Like new withcomplete interior renovation. $159,000

1604 North Meridian Street -Commercial building formerly occupiedby The Matador Mexican Grill. Goodlocation in high traffic area at thenorthwest corner of US Highway 27and Industrial Drive. The property lieson 1.32 acres and the building consistsof 5,843 square feet with ampleparking.

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Lot #92, Oakwood Park - 1988 mobilehome with two bedrooms and 1 1/2bathrooms. Home has a wooden deck witha wheel chair lift built on and two-storagesheds. $5,000.00

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673 W 200 S - Country property with three to four-bedrooms,two-full bathrooms, two, one-half bathrooms, and over 3,500square feet of living area. This home has a large family roomwith a gas fireplace, enclosed porch, and an attached two-cargarage. Home has heat pump with central air conditioning,gas fired hot water heat, Kinetico water softener, and lots ofstorage. Great location close to town and schools.

33 Sesame Street - 1977, 24’ x 60’ double-wide withtwo-bedrooms, two-full bathrooms and 1,440 square feetof living area. This home has a newer heat pump withcentral air, newer windows, and newer roof. There is anenclosed 12’ x 12’ seasonal porch, a 8’ x 12’ utility shed,and a carport with cement drive. $24,900.00

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4486 E 800 N - Three-bedroom, two-full bath home with1,524 square feet plus a full basement. This home hasbeen updated with new windows, new roof, and newwater softener. Home has a gas fireplace, geothermalheat plus a heat pump with central air. There is adetached garage and home is on a corner lot.$133,000.00

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44 E 300 S - Beautiful two-story home with over 2,500square feet of living area and on two acres. This homehas four-bedrooms, two-full bathrooms, and a two-carattached garage. Home has hardwood floors, brickfireplace, and a brick patio with hot tub. There is a largebarn and a detached 1 1/2-car garage. Home has lots ofcharacter and is just minutes from Portland.$199,500.00.

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600 E, Salamonia - 3.32 acres of bareground. $16,500.00

North Street, Salamonia - 130’ x 199’bare lot. $3,000.00

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121-129 West Main Street,Portland - Large commercialbuilding with several off icespaces located on Main Streetand Commerce Street. Many ofthese spaces are rentedproducing income with manymore available to rent. Greatpotential income. $85,000.00

2165 East State Road 67, Bryant - Ranch style,three-bedroom, 1 1/2-batroom home with over1,700 square feet of living area. This is a bedfordstone home with electric ceiling heat. Propertyincludes two plus acres and a pole barn.$85,000.00

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12604 W Fox Run, Albany - This isan awesome home located on a dead-end street. The property consists oftwo parcels of land which areconnected by the road which ends infront of the house. The yard isbeautifully landscaped. It has a 12x10utility shed and a 15x12 log cabin witha covered porch that is used as autility shed as well and has electricity.You can enjoy the yard as you sit onthe 15x12 covered porch. The 2 carattached garage is convenient on thecold or rainy days. The entry door

opens to a very nice 20x8 foyer to greet your guests. There are 3 large bedrooms with a room in the loft that could beconverted into a 4th bedroom. The kitchen and bathroom have new cabinets + a new interior door in the home as well.Large utility room, LP gas fireplace which almost heats the entire home, plus a 22x7 sun room for you to enjoy. Thisproperty is in Monroe Central School Corp. but is located just 2 miles from Albany Elementary School in DelawareCommunity School Corp offering a good possibility of attending there as

well. Home offers twopermanent wall airconditioners + 2 window airconditioners. Two walk-inclosets - the one in masterbedroom is 10x8. $172,900

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4456 W County Road 800 N,Ridgeville - This is your opportunityto have a very nice home on a smallfarm in Randolph County. The homehas 3 bedrooms, 1 downstairs has awalk-in closet with hardwood floors.The 2 bedrooms upstairs measure 15x 15 and 15 x 12. The 2 ful lbathrooms are a BIG PLUS. Thelaundry room is 18 x 15 and isconvenient for hanging your coat andtaking your shoes off when coming infrom the 2 car attached garage.There is a woodstove in the laundryroom for your convenience. Thekitchen has a large island/breakfast

bar and connects to the formal dining room. The family room is very spacious at 18 x 18. You have an 18 x 9 coveredporch and a 18 x 20 patio to enjoy. The carpet in the living room is just 2 years old. A new gas forced air furnace wasinstalled in 2014. Beside the nice home and 7.72 acres there are 3 verylarge barns that all have metal siding, including the 12x10 shed. The 56x 40 pole barn has a 30 x 26 workshop with a concrete floor. The 85 x50 barn with hayloft can hold up to 70 hogs. The 104 x 35 hog barn canhold up to 330 hogs. These two barns are currently rented for $425 permonth - the new owner would have the option of continuing the rent. Atone time the owner rented all 3 barns which all feature electricity andwater. Apple and cherry trees + a large silo are other features of theproperty. Directions: West on SR 28 out of Ridgeville to CR 600 W, leftor south to CR 800 N, left or east to property. $164,900

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209 N Hendricks, Bryant - $28,500. 3 bedroom 1 bath projecthome in Bloomfield school district. Newer updates includeplumbing, well, electrical, and some newer windows. You canhave the fun of crafting your own custom interior design. Thegarage features 3 phase electrical hook up. This could also bea commercial property with great frontage on Highway 27.Schedule a showing today or request more information fromMatt Glentzer at 765-215-1685 or [email protected]

440 N Charles St, Portland - 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch homelocated on one of the best streets in town. This house is very cleanand move in ready. Large 2 car attached garage has plenty ofroom to park your vehicles and store your tools. Sump pumpinstalled in crawl space. Kitchen appliances and clotheswasher/dryer included. Good sized yard on a corner lot with a deckon the rear of the home. Priced at $96,500 and eligible for a 100%financed USDA loan. Call Matt Glentzer to schedule a showing orrequest more information 765-215-1685.

435 S Haskel, Dunkirk - 3 Bedroom 2 full bathmanufactured home located on .8 +/- acres.Home is currently rented on a month to monthcontract. Located at the edge of town on 2 lots.Priced at $54,900 Contact Matt Glentzer today formore information (765) 215-1685.

1007 North Monroe Street, Hartford City is a move in ready5 bedroom home. Home has plenty of cabinets in the largekitchen. A wood burning stove in the living room can helpsupplement the gas bill or be a source of heat if power goesout. Affordable living for your large family with many newupdates including carpet that was professionally installed, theplumbing has been updated to pex, and the roof is estimated tobe 5 years old. 100% Financing possible! Contact MattGlentzer to schedule a showing or for more information at 765-215-1685. Priced at $59,900.

2844 S 500 W, Hartford City - This 2 bedroom home hasbeen updated, remodeled, and is in move in readycondition. Country living with a home town feel. Large 2car garage, chain link fence, private patio area, andstorage shed are just some of what is included with thisproperty. Sellers are willing to accept contract offers.Suggested terms are $4,000 Down, $400 a month for nolonger than 24 months.

443 E Water St, Hartford City - 3 Bedrooms with apossible 4th. Home has original hardwood floors,doors, and trim that are in good condition. Home hasplenty of room for you entire family. The house has ametal roof that is maintenance free. Detached garageand storage shed provide plenty of room for storage.Relax around the fire pit in the back yard.

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RESIDENTIAL:715 Beeson Dr, Winchester $65,900509 N Oak St, Winchester $39,900523 S High, Winchester $17,500

1129 W 250 N, Winchester $80,0001326 W 150 S, Winchester $174,000300 S Meridian St, Winchester $90,0004 St Marys Circle, Winchester $209,900628 N Howard Street, Union City $89,900639 N Howard Street, Union City $44,900802 N Howard Street, Union City $35,000

539 W Lynn St, Union City $69,9001104 S Jersey, Muncie $29,900

5702 Silver Fox Ct, Anderson $99,000

COMMERCIAL:TBD Greenville Pike, Winchester $325,0001001 W Washington St, Winchester $105,000

Bld W of Napa on Ludy Road, Winchester $55,000418 N West, Winchester $44,900

128 E Kickapoo, Hartford City $19,000

LAND:Lakeview Drive, Winchester $29,500W State Road 32, Farmland $39,500W State Road 32, Winchester $25,000

INVESTMENT:521-523 N 19th, Richmond $29,900529-531 N 19th, Richmond $29,900531 N Walnut St, Winchester $35,000

2852 Butternut Creek Dr, Portland - Very well kept 3bedroom 3 bath home in a high end neighborhood.Basement is partially finished that sellers use as additionalliving space. Home is on 2 parcels with 1.3 +/- acres. Manyupdates have been completed check associated documentsfor a list. Kitchen appliances are included, as well as thewasher and dryer. Hot tub is negotiable. Reduced to$239,900.

3902 W 200 S, Portland - This beautifully updated homefeatures 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. It has an open floor planwith the kitchen flowing into the dining room. The stonefireplace has built in fans and is featured in the great room.There is a nice wood patio in back leading to a pool withsurrounding deck. There is a 2.5 car garage & 24 x 25detached bonus building sitting on over 2 acres. $220,000 CallKyle Cook at 765-760-2335.

3912 S Gadbury Rd, Hartford City - Move in ready and updatedopen concept floor plan home. 3 Bedrooms, 1 bath, 2 car attachedgarage, and sun-room that has a fire place. This home sits on 3acres that has plenty of room to add outbuildings or enjoy your offroad toys on. Recently installed new HVAC including a heat pumpand propane furnace. Home also has had a new well pumpinstalled. Appliances Negotiable. This is your chance to own acounty home with acreage that will not last long. Contact MattGlentzer today for you own private showing 765-215-1685. Pricedat $112,900!

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1109 W 200 W, Portland - 3 Bedroom, 2 full baths, 2car attached garage, a full functioning basement, on5 acres close to Portland. Home has 2 fireplaces, 1wood burning insert in the living room and aconventional wood fireplace with blower in basement.Recent bathroom remodel with ceramic tile. Homealso has a heat pump for heating and cooling. Barnhas a cement floor. Home has a whole housevacuum system. Personal property items at propertyare negotiable. This home is in one of the bestlocations in all of Portland located at 1109 W 200 S.Buy it before someone else does and you miss youropportunity for $149,000. Contact Matt Glentzertoday to schedule a showing at 765-215-1685. Sellerreports the basement is dry. Seller reports highestelectric bill has been $300.00 in 1 month.

304 Independence Parkway, Hartford City - Up for sale is a greatCondo in a great location. It is one of the newest Condo’s in thedevelopment. It’s a two bedroom, two full bathroom unit with abeautiful fireplace in the living room. You’ll love its fully functionalkitchen with tile floors. The total brick exterior along with being nicelylandscaped creates wonderful curb appeal! It has a great garage witha concrete driveway and rear patio. The property is subject to HOAfees as well as a first right of refusal by the developer. Priced to sellquickly at just $102,500!

1016 North High, Hartford City - This move in ready 3bedroom home has beautiful hardwood flooring. 3 Cardetached garage also has extra storage space. Furnace isestimated at 1 year old. Priced at $62,5000 own for lessthan rent with a possible 0% Down Payment Loan. ContactMatt Glentzer to schedule a showing or for moreinformation at 765-215-1685.

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2815 W 600 S, Portland - Beautiful custom built homethat was constructed in 2008. The home has a large livingroom with cathedral ceilings, hickory hardwood tongueand groove flooring, knotty pine plank walls, and solidcustom built hickory cabinetry. On the exterior, the homeis built on a gentle rolling 6.5 acres of land overlooking a2.5 acre stocked pond. The site also features a large barnand newly renovated 20 x 84 outbuilding. $264,900Recent upgrades include: spray foam insulation installedin the exterior walls of the home and attached garage,under floor boards, and the foundation with vapor barrier.New gutters and Surber windows were installed on thehome along with a new water heater and well pump. The20 x 84 outbuilding has concrete floors for 2/3 of thebuilding. Renovations include all new metal siding, metalroof, garage doors, gutters, and sliding glass doors. CallKyle Cook at 765-760-2335

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Continued from page 6and the garden will take on a life of itsown.

6. Invite the fairies. Children caninvite fairies to take up residence(fairies often show up at night and tendto remain unseen), or children can

create their own fairies using craftmaterials.

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Few things can be as troublesome togardeners and landscapers as weeds. Weedsseemingly spring up overnight and quicklycan overrun lawns and/or garden beds.Landscaping enthusiasts may spendcountless hours and weekends coping withweeds without truly getting to the root of theproblem. However, preventing weed growthneed not be so difficult.

According to the experts at “This OldHouse” and The Family Handyman, thesecret to preventing weeds is to maintain athick, healthy lawn. Avigorously growing lawnwill crowd out weeds andblock the sun weed seedsneed to germinate andthrive. As a result, fewerherbicides may beneeded and homeownerscan spend less times ontheir hands and kneespulling out weeds.

Mow at the right heightCrabgrass is a notoriously virulent weed

that can quickly snuff out blades of grass.Crabgrass likes hot, dry conditions, and itonly takes one plant to spread the seeds thatcan overtake the lawn. Preventing theseconditions can stop crabgrass fromflourishing. Mowing at higher heights andleaving grass blades taller can shade the soil,helping to prevent the germination ofcrabgrass. Shady conditions also will help thesoil retain moisture and prevent the aridconditions crabgrass likes so much.

Water deeplyWeeds are accustomed to growing in

adverse conditions, including especially hottemperatures. When such conditions arise,weeds establish deep roots while the roots ofthe grass can easily die off. Instead, whenwatering, wet the soil to a depth of four to sixinches. This helps grass to establish strongroot systems that will help lawns overpowerpesky weeds.

Time weed killersWhether you manually remove weeds or

apply weed killers, timing is key. Combatweeds in the early springbefore they have a time tofully form and startproliferating through seeddispersement. Once seedsspread, their growth isdifficult to control.Recognize that no singleherbicide or weeding tacticwill work for every type ofweed. Broadleaf weeds, like

dandelions, unwanted grasses, and sedgesare the three most common types of weeds.Homeowners will have to adapt based on thetype of weed that is most prevalent in theirlawns.

Watch fertilizer amountsStrike a balance with fertilizer, finding

the right amount to deliver continuousnutrition to the lawn, but not overfeed it sothat weeds can thrive. Many lawns onlyrequire fertilizer once or twice annually, inthe autumn and spring.

By following these guidelines, lawn andgarden enthusiasts can prevent theproliferation of unsightly and potentiallyharmful weeds. GT164979

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503 West North Street - Cute two-bedroom home, totally remodeled.New roof, siding, drywall, windows, etc.

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1315 North Meridian Street - Very well built2,100 square foot brick building with highwayfrontage on a corner lot. This is a very efficientbuilding with low utility costs which could easilyadapt to a variety of uses. Large customer area,full length counter, handicapped accessible,concrete parking areas.

415 East High Street - Ideal eastend residential lot for sale. Goodneighborhood, convenientlocation, high and dry! $10,000

Water Street-Tyson Road - Over five acres inside citylimits. Great building site. Entire property includes overfive acres and a dwelling located at 142 North CharlesStreet. Owner will sell land separately under rightcircumstances. Call for details.

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1584 W Highway 67, Portland - Beautiful four-bedroom,three-full bath, brick home. Property located outside citylimits but close to Portland. Features a large family room,living room, and den with woodburning fireplace. GFA withcentral air, screened in porch & Wood Mode kitchencabinets. Two-car attached garage and detached garagewith workshop. First time on the market in over forty years.Take a look at this one today. It won’t last long. Asking$169,000.

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