The Press-Dispatch
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B-6 The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Focus on the money: Support small businesses this Saturday Saturday, November 30, is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Related to Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday that takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. First observed on November 27, 2010, it is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which feature big box retail and e-commerce stores. This year, if you want to do something to help your community, the environment, and yourself, there's one easy step to take: Patronize your local small businesses. Not only should you shop local stores, but hire local contractors and use local service providers. We used to put our trust in local companies. We preferred to buy from the shop down the street or hire the contractor who lived in our community. But after decades of incessant marketing by huge corporations, many people now trust national brands more than their neighbors. It's a wise choice to buy from local, small businesses. Why? 1. Small companies have gotten smarter. With strong competition from mega-corporations, it's hard for a small business to survive un- less they offer better products or services at competitive prices with outstanding customer service. Business improvement districts have brought new life to Main Streets. 2. Local businesses build communities. When you use a local business, you improve your local economy, create jobs, keep money flowing throughout your community, build your tax base, and support your schools, fire and police departments. Let's say you want to remodel your kitchen, and you're deciding between a local contractor and a home service from a national chain. A local building contractor is more likely to buy materials from local suppliers. They're more likely to discover the local manufacturer of unique cabinet handles, giving that local company business. They'll buy their truck from a local car dealer. They'll use a local accountant, bookkeeper and attorney. When they make money, they're likely to buy at home locally and donate to local charities. When they experience hard times, small businesses are much more reluctant to make layoffs than huge corporations. It's time to, once again, put your trust—and your money—in small companies. Patronize your local businesses and build your local communities at the same time. SiAr 711 E. Main St., PEtERSbuRG 812-354-2006 Randy Harris Principal Broker 812-380-1065 Shawn McGillem Associate Sales 812-354-8322 402 S. Hickory, Petersburg LET'S SCHEDuLE A SHoWING! Classy, well built 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath brick ranch family home with finished basement and many updates including new hardwood flooring, newer roof & newer HVAC. House includes over 2200 square feet above ground with screened in back porch and attached two car garage. Located in Eastwood subdivision. MLS# 200137 $199,000 INComE PoTENTIAL! $167,900 MLS#200766 510 N 7th St, Petersburg These 4 apartments are always full! They are well kept and located in a convenient setting close to town. Gross over $23,000 a year. These 2 bedroom apartments each have a 1 car garage and a concrete drive. Ideal setting for renters! MLS#193720 $179,900 103 E North St, Petersburg Solid brick ranch 3/4 bedrooms, three baths with over 2,300 sq. ft. above ground, basement, attached garage and lots of open living space. Very nice home with tiled bathrooms, solid oak floors, a front porch and back porch, above ground pool with deck, yard barn and stainless appliances. The basement includes lot of storage, a family room, more potential rooms, a work area and a bonus room currently used as a bedroom with private bath and walk in closet. MLS#202336 $144,900 Lots of space with many updates in this traditionally styled house with character in a convenient location. Large rooms and open areas plus a large open upstairs. Updates include newer laminate flooring, newer carpet upstairs, newer roof and some fresh paint. Home includes cellar, off street parking and an out building built as a playhouse, used for storage. MLS# 201946 $84,900 309 Hillside Drive, Washington Beautiful fieldstone home (with red cedar siding) in a great location with large rooms and a nice flow. Built in 1976, updates include: roof, windows, electrical, plumbing, front door, patio door, storm door, patio supports and more. This three bed two bath total electric home with heat pump includes a two car attached garage, fieldstone fireplace and cathedral ceilings. MLS# 200335 $128,900 404 SW 2nd St, Washington 210 N 9th St, Petersburg moTIVATED SELLERS! 4806 E Dove Ct, Dale This one story ranch has a lot to offer. The exterior is a mix of stone/frame. Inside you will find a large family room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and a beautiful custom front window. You will love the "open concept" kitchen and dining area with a breakfast bar. With a .65 acre lot, there is plenty of room to roam. Call Joe Schitter at 449-6469. mAKE AN oFFER! Very nice three bedroom 1986 stick built home with a two car garage and a fenced-in yard. Updates include a newer roof and vinyl. House is well insulated and has a lovely kitchen island with lots $74,900 of storage space. MLS# 195057 1412 Akin Dr, Evansville Move right in to this cozy well-maintained home in a quiet neighborhood only a block from Akin Park. The living room / dining room is very spacious, and the eat-in kitchen provides plenty of storage. Large backyard that is private. A nice detached one-car garage with an additional carport cover. Home has updated electrical and plumbing systems, and the water heater is new. MLS#200452 $65,900 6378 N Blackburn Rd, Petersburg oVER 7 ACRES Secluded 7.38 acres with peach, apple, pear and persimmon trees. Two bedroom older manufactured home with addition and attached garage. Property also includes an open barn and several utility sheds. Rolling hills and wooded acreage make this a nature lover's paradise and a nice future building site. MLS# 197256 $52,900 5574 S State Road 61, Arthur Commercial building with residential loft in a great location at Arthur. The loft is a large open floor plan with large bedroom, sitting room, bathroom, kitchen area, dining area and a large living room. The ground level is a work in progress with plans for a new floor to be laid. The price is subject to change. A really cool 30' x 60' building on two lots in a great location. MLS# 203274 $49,900 1503 E. Walnut St, Petersburg You must see to appreciate! Two level living with more space than it appears! Three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. Walk out basement and very cozy. Quiet, convenient neighborhood with many updates $49,900 MLS#198560 114 N Nichols Ave, Petersburg Great starter house or a great place to downsize. This two bedroom, one bath house has larger rooms and a great location. There is also a detached one car garage and utility buildings give you plenty of storage. The kitchen is large and has washer/dryer hook-ups for convenience. Located in the city, but feels like country. Call Joe Schitter at 449-6469. $47,900 MLS#200800 SuCCESS SToRIES SALE PENDING! SALE PENDING! SoLD! 1213 E Spruce St, Petersburg 6684 W SR 65, Petersburg 2438 W CR 200 S, Petersburg SALE PENDING! SoLD! SoLD! 521 W SR 68, Haubstadt 1859 E Main St, Petersburg $74,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 201205 $89,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 201021 $82,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 197454 SALE PENDING! SALE PENDING! 508 S 10th St, Petersburg 1824 E Main St, Petersburg SoLD! Congrats Joe! SoLD! Congrats Joe! $62,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 201739 $72,900 MLS# 202198 LIST PRICE HuD Congrats Darron! $93,150 LIST PRICE MLS# 200158 SALE PENDING! 796 W CR 125 S, Petersburg $96,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 188345 SoLD! 704 N Collins St, Winslow LIST PRICE MLS# 199528 521 E Hodges St, Petersburg $119,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 196454 204 E North St, Petersburg $94,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 203159 8601 Seminary Rd., Evansville $44,900 LIST PRICE Are you considering selling your home? need more space? Time to downsize? HuD $5,600 $69,900 LIST PRICE Congrats Darron! MLS# 201036 If you've been thinking about making changes, talk to one of our real estate professionals today. We have the area's most activity in real estate! Call 354-2006 or visit us at 711 E. Main St., Petersburg.