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6 • W a s h i n g t o n C o u n t y R e a l E s t a t e • 7 - 5 - 1 5 MODEL #3: W190 N12644 Dandee Dr., Richfield DIRECTIONS: Exit Lannon Rd. East, 1/4 mile North on Maple Rd. 2 miles, then West on Dandee. Or exit Holy Hill Rd. Head East 1 mile, South on Goldendale 1/4 mile to IsaBelle Farms. • 2728 sq. ft. • Custom Ranch • 3 bedrooms • 2.5 baths Other Amenities: • 8-11 foot ceilings throughout • Custom Cherry raised panel cabinetry with mitered corners, birch dovetail drawers, rollout trays and soft close hardware • Beverage center with bar sink, wine fridge and stemware rack in kitchen • Great room with tray ceiling and gas fireplace • Den with glass panel French doors and custom Cherry bookcase • Master suite with his and hers' closets and luxury bathroom *Customize your new home with our in-house architectural design service The Benton IsaBelle Farms (262) 623-1487 - Main Office merkeljoseph@yahoo.com www.JJMerkel.com Tour of Homes 45 th Annual July 11, 12, 15, 18 & 19 • Saturdays & Sundays 1pm - 5pm • Wednesday 6pm - 8pm July 11, 12, 15, 18 & 19 • Saturdays & Sundays 1pm - 5pm • Wednesday 6pm - 8pm www.wcba-wi.org FREE ADMISSION Complete the 2015 Tour of Homes bingo card and you could win a cash prize! MODEL #4: 1616 Pine Cove Lane, Slinger DIRECTIONS: Hwy 41 to Hwy 60, east 1/4 mile to Hwy C, North (left) 100 yards to American Eagle Dr., Right onto Pine Cove Ct., Right onto Pine Cove Lane to home. • 2150 sq. ft. • Split Family Ranch • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths Other Amenities: • Walkout basement • Outdoor room with fireplace • 3 car garage • Hickory wood floors • Granite countertops • Tile shower • Located on 3.5 wooded lot • On private cul-de-sac • Spectacular fall colors (262) 338-1037 - Main Office JLBohn27@sbcglobal.net JohnBohnConstruction.com John Bohn Building & Development (Family Features) Whether you're plan- ning to list your home for sale soon or you're simply working to maintain fea- tures that attracted you to the charming abode in the first place, careful attention to curb appeal is a must. In the real estate world, the saying to avoid judging a book by its cover does not apply. The exterior of your home sends an important message about its character, and even its value, making people eager to see what is inside. This first impres- sion sets expectations for the entire prop- erty for potential buyers, appraisers and even your guests. Keep your house looking young and invit- ing with these five home care tips: 1. Look at the landscaping. Curb appeal is about the whole picture your home presents, which includes your lawn, shrubs and features such as flower beds and rock gardens. Keep grass neatly trimmed and prune vegetation for a well- kept look. Also give your home a thor- ough look from the street. Are trees or shrubs obscuring an appealing architec- tural detail? Does vegetation dwarf your home, making it seem small? Would a pop 5 Ways to Increase Curb Appeal, Value Washing up outdoor spaces in all the right places Appeal continued on page 7