The Real Estate Book Home & Lifestyle Guide Chicago South Suburbs 2.11

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Chicago’s South Suburbs Volume 2 Issue 11

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE

SELLING?

Marketing Tips From Top Agents

Custom Masterpiece EXCLUSIVE ORLAND PARK LOCATION SEE PAGE 11

FEATURED REALTOR MIKE MCCATTY CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED 708-945-2121 www.mccattyrealestate.com REALESTATEBOOK.COM REQUEST FREE MAGAZINE ONLINE OR CALL 800-841-8401

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538 Keepataw Dr 16035 Pine Dr 17630 Robert Emmett Dr 16546 Willow Walk Dr 16619 Parliament Ave 16031 Golfview Dr 11121 3rd St

$409,900

$239,900

$340,000

PRICED APPROX. $100K BELOW ASSESSED VALUE! Beautiful ranch in a wooded setting. Spacious upgraded kitchen & fantastic views from every window. 3.5 car garage, paver driveway & patio. 3 BDR/3.5 BA

WALK TO EVERYTHING! Very well maintained townhome with an open kitchen overlooking living room with fireplace. Finished basement & nice private backyard. 3 BDR/3 BA

BUILDERS MODEL! Open kitchen with custom cabinets & granite. Family room w/fireplace, master suite w/luxury bath & 2nd floor laundry, 3 car garage.

4 BDR/2.5 BA

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$349,900

$370,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION! 3 step or true ranch. Quality features thruout, formal living rm, family room w/fireplace, master suite, basement.

Similar photo. 3 BDR/2.5 BA

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION! Expanded model. Open kitchen w/custom cabs, granite. Family room w/fireplace.

Master w/luxury bath. By appointment.

Photo of same model. 4 BDR/3 BA.

-Pheasant Ct., Homer Glen | $115,000 -Smith Rd., Lockport | $64,900

©2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act & the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. 14470 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park

ROBERT SHUTAY

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(708) 349-1111

Let Me Go To Work For You! robertshutay@robertshutay.com

Experience Excellence 9999 W. 143rd St. Orland Park, IL 60462

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Orland Park

FULL FINISHED BSMT! Impressive 2sty in great Orland Park neighborhood! 4BR/4BA, 3c gar, ktchn w/SS appls, paver brk patio, maint-free bckyrd.

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MODELS OPEN! New construction. 3 BDR, Hardwood, SS appls, granite, cath clng, fp, mstr suite, bonus rm & loft, 9ft clngs in full l/o bsmt.

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ALL BRICK RANCH! 4BDR/5 BA. Brick paver drive, volume ceilings, finished walk-out bsmt w/kitchen, bath w/steam shower, wet bar.

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Orland Park

Orland Park $375,000

Tinley Park

MAINT-FREE! Stunning 2800 sf cstm blt home w/prvt rear yrd & brick patio, mn lvl mstr suite, H/W flrs, granite cntrs, den/ofc, mn lvl lndry, full unfin bsmt.

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ALL BRICK 3-STEP RANCH! 3 BDR/3.5 BA has main level laundry room, new granite counters, SS appls, hardwood flrs, FR frplc, finished bsmt w/bath.

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DESIRABLE ANDREW SCHOOL DISTRICT! 3BR/1BA nicely remodeled, move-in condition, lots of news including; roof, crpt, A/C, ktchn appls, H/W flrs.

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Orland Park

Orland Park

Oak Forest

Orland Park

$484,900

$379,900

$669,900

$164,900

$589,900

$169,900

$227,900

WATER VIEW! Custom all brk 5BR, 7BA 2sty w/main lvl mstr, offc & ldry. Gourmet ktchn w/brkfast bar, SS appl & granite cntrs. 2-sty foyer & fam rm. Addtl 2000sf fin bsmt w/5th br & 2nd ktchn. Text P661236 to 85377 for photos & info

ELEVATOR BUILDING! Great location, 2nd flr unit on cul-de-sac. Bldg offers party rm for all residents, prvt lndry rm w/full size wshr/dryr, htd undrgrnd prkg & strg area. Text P242160 to 85377 for photos & info

4 SEASON ROOM! Oversized split lvl, 21x21 exercise rm, 16x25 4 season rm off ktchn. 3BR, 3 full ba, H/W flrs in LR & DR, & sub bsmt w/addl rms.

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Orland Park

Homer Glen $324,900

Tinley Park

ON GOLF COURSE! Lismore model is on the 9th hole of Crystal Tree golf course, & sits 10’ above the fairway. Main lvl mstr suite & partially fin bsmnt.

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ALL BRICK RANCH! backs up to 7.8 acre prvt lake shared by 17 homes, HW flrs on main lvl, 3 season rm leads out to deck overlooking lake, full fin bsmt w/2nd ktchn.

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RANCH WITH BASEMENT! 3 bedroom ranch with full finished basement, 2 car garage, large storage shed, fenced yard. Move-in condition!

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Palos Hills

New Lenox

$399,900

$184,900

RANCH STYLE CONDO! End unit w/2 BDR, each w/full BA & large closet. Sunroom overlooks pond.

Main level laundry, LR fireplace.

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$65,000

BREAKFAST CAFE! Well established, family-owned breakfast cafe. Excellent location. Owner retiring.

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$174,900

Frankfort

ON BUSY ROUTE 30! For lease - Frankfort’s best retail location. 1200sf. 9500 Lincoln Highway.

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YOUR REALTOR IS READY TO GUIDE YOU HOME

CALL TODAY BUYING OR SELLING A HOME is a process and there’s nobody better to guide you through that process than a REALTOR®

Not only can a REALTOR® help you when buying or selling–they also know your community.

A REALTOR® can provide information on schools, shopping, transportation, and taxes.

They’re also continually updated on financing and housing trends.

CALL ANY OF THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS FEATURED IN THIS MAGAZINE AND GET THE GUIDANCE THAT ONLY A REALTOR® CAN GIVE!

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Blount, REALTORS (708) 448-6100

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8100 West 119th Street • Palos Park, IL

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OAK FOREST | Updated split level, finished sub basement, open floor plan.

Large backyard & patio. New SS appls.

4 Beds | 3 Bath | $290,000

PALOS PARK | Handsome, spacious home w/huge deck with gazebo & view of wooded site. 15x16 master bedroom.

4 Beds | 3 Bath | $424,900

ORLAND PARK | Across from school playground. Basement rec rm. Gorgeous bath w/Jacuzzi & shower. In-ground pool 4 Beds | 3 Bath | $379,000

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PALOS PARK | Development possibilities or private estate. Horse stable. One of the highest sites in Cook County.

6.5 Acres | $775,000

PALOS HEIGHTS | Bright spacious split level w/main floor family rm.

Gazebo and deck to enjoy.

3 Beds | 2.5 baths | 279,900

PALOS PARK | Unique ranch for downsizing. Solar designed, superb fam. rm, & loft. Screened porch, Gorgeous wooded site 3 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $449,000

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WILLOWBROOK | Premier Location w/Water View in Breton Lakes. 2,400 sqft. Finished lookout basement.

3 Beds | 4 Bath | $499,900

PALOS PARK | 1.5 Acres with inground pool. Heated floor fam. rm. & 3rd bdrm. Master bath w/whirlpool.

3 Beds | 3 Bath | $469,000

PALOS PARK | Featured in Chicago Tribune’s Dream Home section.

Sauna, walk-in closets, 4c-garage.

5 Beds | 5 Bath | $867,000

Text The Listing Code To 85377 To See All Photos & Info On Your Phone ©2015 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Danielle Moy Broker

(708) 466-4075

Danielle.Moy@cbexchange.com

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GOLF COURSE & POND VIEWS! Stunning town home w/open floor plan. Large master w/full Bath. Great loft area 1st flr Laundry.

2 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $165,000

CURB APPEAL & MANY UPGRADES! Remodeled kitchen w/maple cabinets & granite.

Updated baths, finished basement, fenced yard.

3 Beds | 2 Bath | $199,900

BEAUTIFUL REMODELED RANCH! Open floor plan. Kitchen w/granite & SS appls.

Fireplace & exposed brick in the family room.

3 Beds | 2 Bath | $177,000

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BEAUTIFUL MOVE IN READY 2 BEDROOM CONDO! Open floor plan in an elevator building.

Master w/W-I-C. Spacious 12x5 balcony.

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $127,000

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MANY RECENT UPGRADES! Sprawling front yard. Hardwood floors thru-out.

Family room w/stone fireplace. Fenced yard.

3 Beds | 1.5 Bath | $214,900

STUNNING CURB APPEAL! New concrete driveway. SS appls, granite counters, roomy basement. 1/2 acre+ of property.

3 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $259,900

PANORAMIC LAKE & SKYLINE VIEWS! Exquisite high end modern design custom duplex. Premier amenities in the building.

3 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $3,500,000

CUSTOM RANCH WITH OVER 5,000 SQFT! 2.5 acres of lake front. Great room w/stone fireplace. Finished W/O basement.

5 Beds | 4 Bath | $439,900

Danielle Moy, Broker After graduating with a degree in communication and business management, Danielle Moy began her career in real estate in 2008 as a full-time Realtor. She grew up shadowing her father, a Realtor, attending open houses, spending time in his office and more.

She knew then that real estate would be her passion.

Moy’s greatest attribute is her knowledge of the Chicagoland area. With her strong negotation skills and knowledge of market trends, she’s able to share information with her clients throughout the process.

Her focus on consistent follow-up and quick response time is what sets her apart.

Moy has become a top producer at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, achieving $40 million in closed sales last year and being named the No. 1 agent at her Orland Park office. She has also been recognized as one of the top 500 agents by NRT and is a member of Coldwell Banker’s International President’s Premier.

Moy currently resides in the southwest suburbs and enjoys spending time with her husband and son.

She enjoys traveling, playing tennis, doing CrossFit and working on stained-glass projects.

“It is a great honor to be recognized as Industry MVP for the suburbs.

I look forward to continued success in my career and providing top service for my clients.”

Contact Danielle to find out how much your home is worth!

.14470 S. Lagrange Road Suite 104 Orland Park, IL, 60462

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EXPERIENCE the Advantages of Working with an EXECUTIVE.

Jeff Gregory, Managing Broker/Owner Call or Text SUCCESS

815-954-7314

JeffGregory@RealtyExecutives.com

SHOREWOOD $435,000 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths 2 HUGE Master Suites, Many Upgrades CALL JEFF GREGORY AT 815-954-7314

JOLIET $109,900 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Full Partially Finished Basement, Fenced Yard, Front Porch CALL JEFF GREGORY AT 815-954-7314

JOLIET $220,000 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 4 Levels of Finished Living Space, Partially Finished Basement CALL JEFF GREGORY AT 815-954-7314

JOLIET $115,000 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths New Construction, All Appliances Included CALL JEFF GREGORY AT 815-954-7314

JOLIET $125,000 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths On 2 Lots, Partial Basement, Large 2 Car Garage

CHICAGO $2,200 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Stunning Duplex Rental Unit, Master Suite, Large Deck

CALL JEFF GREGORY AT 815-954-7314

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www.JeffGregoryHomes.com

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EXPERIENCE the Advantages of Working with an EXECUTIVE.

Jeff Gregory, Managing Broker/Owner Call or Text SUCCESS

815-954-7314

JeffGregory@RealtyExecutives.com

ORLAND PARK $349,000 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Master Suite, Finished Basement, Fenced Back Yard

VILLA PARK $170,000 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Full Finished Basement, Private Fenced-In Patio

CALL JEFF GREGORY AT 815-954-7314

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OSWEGO $300,000 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths 1.5 Acre Lot, Full Basement, 3 Car Garage

CUSTER PARK $155,000 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Riverfront Property, Walk-Out Basement, 2-Tiered Deck

CALL JEFF GREGORY AT 815-954-7314

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JOLIET $115,000 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath BIG Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, 2.5 Car Garage

CHICAGO $189,500 3+1 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths Full Partially Finished Basement, 1.5 Car Garage

CALL JEFF GREGORY AT 815-954-7314

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Your “must haves� answered! This quality, custom masterpiece features dramatic curb appeal while maintaining the warmth/luxury of a forever home. Set on an acre, in one of the most exclusive areas of Orland Park, this is one of the finest offerings in the Southwest Suburbs. A culinary experts go-to, the gourmet kitchen is dressed with a multitude of hi end commercial appliances. Adjacent eating, w/buffet style serving, enjoy floor to ceiling views of beautiful open area. Personal, as well as multi-station command center offices make working from home a dream! Gather the family & amp up pizza night! Lower level offers a grand entertaining option with a pizza oven, a wine cellar to pair your Italian creations, & seating for 100 guests! Outdoor paver patio overlooks lush landscaping w/fenced in ground pool & state-of-the-art lit basketball court. 5 heated garage spaces & car port ensure your vehicles are equally pampered. Unfinished 3rd level for expansion/storage.

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Selling?

5 TOP MARKETING TIPS FROM TOP AGENTS 1 . GOOD PHO T O G R A P H Y In most instances, buyers see photos of your home before they see your home in person. Take well-lit, HD photos to spark the most interest in your home.

2. DON’T RELY SOLELY ON THE WEB TO SELL YOUR HOME Lots of people shop on the web for homes, and there are lots of homes on the web. Stats say that 65 million shop for homes in the U.S. every month.

However, only 5 million homes are sold in the U.S. every year. It’s a very crowded space, and your home should be on as many sites as possible.

Make sure your agent also takes advantage of targeted print when advertising your home. More on this later...

4. MARKET YOUR HOME OFFLINE—LOCALLY Good agents know where potential buyers of your home live, work, shop and play. They use local real estate publications, targeted direct mail, brochures, and other tools to ensure your home gets in front of local home buyers.

5. KEEP YOUR HOME LOOKING GOOD Part of the marketing plan for your home is in your court. This includes how potential buyers perceive it when they walk through the door. Living in a home and keeping it ready to show is a challenge, but it will pay off when buyers find your home more attractive than others they may be considering.

3. MAKE SURE YOUR AGENT INCLUDES MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN YOUR MARKETING PLAN Today, we rely on our phones to look up everything, including real estate.

Your home should have a marketing plan that includes mobile tools as a significant element. For example, your home should have a yard sign with a text code on it so that potential buyers driving by can look it up on their phone right away.

Put simply, don’t wait around for homebuyers to find you. Get out there and find them through advertising—both online and offline.

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Chicago

Text Codes

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found on listings in this magazine allow smart device users to recieve a link to a mobile website to view more photos and details about the listing.

Chicago South Suburbs

Send text codes to

“85377”

PUBLISHER Rita McNatt 630-464-2245

for more information.

**Standard text messaging fees apply.

TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Kevin Johnson 708-715-8944 GRAPHIC DESIGN Matthew Cuomo Daniel Cuomo

Instantly Connecting Buyers and Sellers

Shorewood, IL

Chicago’s South Suburbs

Sandy

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sandytoth09@gmail.com Text Sandy to 85377 to shop for homes on your mobile device

Custom Masterpiece

Midlothian

EXCLUSIVE ORLAND PARK LOCATION SEE PAGE 11

FEATURED REALTOR MIKE MCCATTY CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED 708-945-2121 www.mccattyrealestate.com REALESTATEBOOK.COM REQUEST FREE MAGAZINE ONLINE OR CALL 800-841-8401

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UPDATED & CHARMING! Brick ranch with hardwood flooring, oak 6 panel doors, plantation shutters in living room, wood blinds throughout, 3 car garage (2015), huge back yard with concrete patio, storage shed and fire pit.

3 Beds | 1 Bath | $199,500

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LOT IN SADDLEBROOK ESTATES! Beautiful Homes Surrounding.

1/2 Acre | $54,900

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED RANCH! New kitchen granite & backsplash. New roof.

3 Beds | 2 Bath | $302,900

“All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitations, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.”

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Advantages of Using a Buyer’s Agent

By Rebecca Bradshaw

Buying a new home can be a complicated process. Despite the ease of finding multiple listings online these days, there’s still a lot to consider. Is the asking price in line with current market values? Are you confident about negotiating a deal, or know what to look for during an escrow closing? Below are four advantages of using a buyer’s agent to help you navigate the complexities of purchasing a home.

1 They are there for you.

3 They know the market.

2 They are experienced.

4 They have contacts.

Unlike a listing agent, whose job it is to represent the home seller, a buyer’s agent works for you. Not only do they take into account all of your wants and needs when finding houses for you to view, they also work with your budget and your timeline. In order to find you the best deal, they sometimes act as emotional buffers as well. If a listing agent sees that you have fallen in love with a home, they know you are more likely to consider their initial asking price, while a buyer’s agent can help you see the bigger picture, and may even find you a more reasonably priced home that you love even more.

From knowing how to spot potential problems during a walk through to understanding the ins and outs of purchase agreements and closing contracts, an experienced agent knows what to look for during every step of the home buying process, which makes protecting your interests their number one priority. They are able to advise you on everything from how to handle home inspection problems to choosing the right mortgage lender, and, most importantly, an experienced buyer’s agent will know how to negotiate on your behalf, ensuring you get the best deal possible.

Whether it’s current home values or the latest mortgage interest rates, a good buyer’s agent knows what’s going on in the local housing market, and can guide your home search accordingly. They can tell you if a house’s price point is too high, or why it may have been lowered over time, or they may even have information about upcoming listings that haven’t been made public yet.

Buyer’s agents also make it their business to know about local school districts, planned community growth, and other information that may affect where you decide to buy.

Buyer’s agents generally have access to entire networks of listing agents, giving them access to information on houses before they hit the market, or potential list price reductions. They can also recommend mortgage brokers and home inspectors. And, when it comes to local movers and home service agencies, chances are an experienced buyer’s agent knows who to contact, and who will do the job the best for the best price.

Sources: First Team, Beier Law, HGTV

To find a buyer’s agent who is right for you, research local REALTORS® through their websites or by asking for recommendations from friends and family. Since they split the commission with the listing agent, using a buyer’s agent won’t cost you anything out of pocket.

Contact One of Our Featured REALTORS® For All of Your Real Estate Needs!

Robert Miller Broker GRI, CNC Eleanor Nastepniak Linda Shafer ABR,CRS,GRI,SFR,SRS Sandy Majetich-Toth Carrington Real Estate Services National Advantage Real Estate Oak Leaf Realty | Frankfort Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group 708-372-0505 815-485-0304 / 815-922-3763 815-685-9100 815-791-2215 robertmillerhomes@gmail.com elnastepniak@earthlink.net linda@lindashafer.com sandytoth09@gmail.com robertmillerhomes.com nationaladvantage.net searchdreamhome.com Text Sandy to 85377 to shop for homes on your mobile device

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Kim, Al & Ken

708-363-2073 www.TeamTumas.com

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FRANKFORT 4/5 Bedrooms ~ 4.1 Baths 3 Fireplaces ~ 5 Car Garage Finished Walk Out Basement. .76 Acre Lot $599,900

MOKENA 4 bedrooms ~ 2.1 Baths 1/2 Acre Lot ~ Unicorperated Custom Stone Gazebo $249,000 Great Location

FRANKFORT Spacious 2 Story Upscale Butternut Woods Heavily Wooded .7 Acre Lot $339,000 1st Floor Master

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Jim Skorupa is 5 Star Professional and is Rated in the Top 3% of Agents Nationwide for Customer Satisfaction

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JOLIET | $359,900 4-5 BDR/3.5 BA. Kitchen w/Granite & Island. Family Room w/ Brick FP. 2nd Family Rm Upstairs. Master w/ Lux Bath. Finished Basement, Related Living Potential.

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PLANO | $254,900 Sprawling 4 BDR ranch on almost 1 acre. Living room with a 9' stone fireplace & built-ins. Finished basement, 24' pool & deck.

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ROCKDALE | $169,900 Remodeled 2 unit building +single family home. 3 incomes.

JOLIET | $199,900 Terrific business location. Highly traveled Essington Rd. Office/Retail.

JOLIET | 2 WOODED ACRES Beautiful Property. Nothing Like it in the SW Suburbs.

WILMINGTON | $169,900 Nature lovers dream. Ready to Build 12 acres on the water.

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15310 Oak Run Court, Lockport $499,000 Established builder introduces “The Millenial” the newest model in their collection. A 3300 SF sophisticated floor plan for today.

15168 Franchesca Lane, Orland Park $466,990 If you are looking for convenient 1st floor living, look no further. You’ll love this versatile open 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch.

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11443 Boulder Drive, Orland Park $476,990+ Stop by the Greystone Ridge newly furnished model. Beautifully rendered 2 story & ranch homes with all todays must have features.

8244 Karli Jean Ct, Frankfort $479,900+ 3 new homes ready for delivery.

4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Open floor plan.

Amazing kitchens. Upscale amenities & style. Full baseement.

10672 Olde Mill Drive, Orland Park $749,000 Style & sophistication reign supreme in this elegant stone/brick lofted ranch.

Related living potential.

6000 SF on 3 finished levels.

911 Chatfield Road, New Lenox $1,990,000 Stunning custom modern french chateau-style fortress built w/impeccable attention to detail. Gallantly situated on over 1.5 wooded acres.

17917 S Foxhound Lane, Homer Glen $587,000 Make a lasting first impression with this 4500 SF custom built 2-story including turret architecture & extensive brick/stone masonry set on over an acre.

11300 W 151st Street, Orland Park $629,000 Grand gated entrance leads to this unique custom home. Set on a private outdoor wooded 1.12 acres with creek & log cabin sauna.

8904 W 125th Street, Palos Park $489,000 Yesterday meets today in this charming 3000 SF home on 1 acre of nature’s beauty including a rope swing, tree fort & a Koi pond.

20688 Grand Haven Dr, Frankfort $549,999 New Construction. Incredible residence uniquely designed with all of the must haves. Main level master.

Upper level bonus room.

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10503 Misty Hill Road, Orland Park $799,000 No expense spared by the owner’s of this 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath, 8,000 sq. ft. ranch estate!

Gated Crystal Tree Community.

5 Loblolly, Lemont $849,000 Magnificent 4900 SF contemporary residence set in Ruffled Feathers; a beautiful secure golf course lot