The Real Estate Book Home & Lifestyle Guide Chicago's South Suburbs 2.8

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Chicago’s South Suburbs Volume 2 Issue 8

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE

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Advantages of Using a Buyer’s Agent See Page 4

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WELCOME HOME: 3 ENTRY DOOR OPTIONS See Page 10

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Orland Park $269,900

Mokena

OPEN FLOOR PLAN -GREAT LOCATION! 4 BDR/2.5 BA. Upgraded kitchen. Hardwood on 1st floor.

Family room w/ corner frplc. Finished basement, deck, patio & pool.

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MOVE IN READY RANCH! 3 BDR/2 BA. Kitchen w/granite. Newer furnace, AC, roof & windows. Huge living rm, master suite.

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$424,900

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED RANCH ON PREMIUM LOT! 4 BDR/3.5 BA. Many upgrades. Custom kitchen open to family room w/fireplace. Finished basement, great deck & patio Text R345571 to 52187 for info & photos

$299,900

$224,900

$473,900

CUSTOM HOME IN HUNT CLUB WOODS! 5 BDR/3 BA. Homer schools. Backyard w/paver patio, pool & trek deck.

Family room w/2 story fireplace. Kitchen w/appls. 1st floor bed/bath.

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$339,900

TOP OF THE LINE! 3 BDR/2.5 BA Updated step ranch w/birch cabs, SS appls, granite, hardwood. New Pella windows,roof. Paver patio, shed.

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Hickory Hills $129,900

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EXECUTIVE STYLE TOWNHOME WITH UPGRADES! 2 BDR/2.5 BA. Granite counters, 42’ cherry cabinets, SS appls.

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ROBERT SHUTAY

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

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Orland 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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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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ELEVATOR BUILDING! Great location, 2nd flr unit on culde-sac. Bldg offers party rm for all residents, prvt lndry rm w/full size wshr/dryr, htd undrgrnd prkg & strg area.

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Orland Park

Orland Park $399,900

Orland Park

2 BDRM CONDO! All brick 2.5 ba freshly painted condo w/SS appls, new crpt, full ba & walk-in clst in mstr br, lrg FR w/fp, in unit lndry, w/new washer & dryer & 2.5c gar.

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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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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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HALF ACRE LOT! 4 BDR/3 BA has FR w/stone fp, ktchn w/Corian & SS appls, 1st fl laundry, deck w/hot tub, above grnd pool, fncd-in yrd.

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Orland Park

Orland Park $335,900

Palos Hills

MODELS OPEN! New Construction. 3 BDR, hardwood, SS appls, patio. 2nd flr lndry, master suite, 2nd br w/Jack & Jill BA, 9’ clng in bsmt.

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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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$180,000

MINUTES FROM SHOPPING! 3 BDR/2BA townhome w/full bsmnt, garage & woodburning frplc. Updates: Pella wndos, furnace, SS appls, newer wsher/dryer.

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Orland Park

$359,000

SERENE POND VIEW! 2/3 BDR/2.5 BA + loft. 2 story townhome in gated Crystal Tree. Hardwood flrs, French doors to family rm w/fireplace.

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Midlothian

HIGH TRAFFIC CORRIDOR! Turn key, 6 self-serve bays, one touchless bay. Could convert to auto svc ctr, owner retiring.

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$189,900

Frankfort

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

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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!

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PALOS PARK | Architect designed remodel. Upstairs loft & 4th bdr.

Screened porch w/wooded views.

4 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $484,000

FRANKFORT | Vaulted family room w/fireplace opens to sun porch.

Fenced yard, deck & shed.

3 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $244,900

PALOS PARK | Beautiful spacious home. Huge deck w/gazebo & view of deep wooded yard. 15x16 master bdrm.

4 Beds | 3 Bath | $449,900

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CHICAGO | Historic Beverly Home.

Beautiful hardwoods, fireplace w/built-ins, leaded glass windows.

4 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $279,550

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

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

5 Beds | 5 Bath | $867,000

OAK FOREST | Prime corner lot. 2.5 car detached garage. Family Rm w/fireplace, 3/4 bath on lower level.

3 Beds | 2 Bath | $174,900

Condo

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HOMEWOOD | Cute Victorian w/ detached 2 car garage. All appls, 2 fireplaces, fenced yard.

4 Beds | 2 Bath | $169,900

PALOS HILLS | Open floor plan w/large kitchen. Private patio & laundry w/new washer & dryer.

2 Beds | 2 Bath | $172,000

MIDLOTHIAN | Vaulted great room leads to XL kitchen. 1st flr master suite. 2nd flr bonus room.

4 Beds | 2.1 Bath | $252,900

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Danielle Moy (708) 466-4075

Chicago

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Chicago South Suburbs

Ranked #4 In Coldwell Banker North America For Total Units Sold over 600 homes in 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016

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5 Beds | 3.5 Bath | $299,900

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GREAT SIZE BACK YARD! Full Finished Basement. Spacious Family Room w/Fireplace. Deck, Patio, Storage Shed.

4 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $209,900

ONE OF A KIND RANCH! Open Floor Plan w/High Vaulted Ceilings. Beautifully Landscaped Backyard, Garden, Storage Sheds, And Porch.

3 Beds | 2 Bath | $108,000

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MANY RECENT UPDATES! Updated Kitchen with Granite/Backsplash. Living & Dining Rm w/Hardwood. Sprawling Family Room.

3 Beds | 1.5 Bath | $187,500

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STUNNING BRICK HOME! Sprawling Kitchen w/Granite Counters & Island. Main Flr Bed & Bath. Deck, Gazebo, Professional Landscaping, 3 Car Garage.

5 Beds | 3 Bath | $414,900

BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOME! Open Floor Plan. Living Room w/Brick Fireplace. Oversize Loft Area, 2 Car Garage, Full Basement & Concrete Patio.

2 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $219,900

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

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EXPERIENCE the Advantages of Working with an EXECUTIVE.

Jeff Gregory, Managing Broker/Owner Call or Text SUCCESS

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Rockdale $109,000

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Joliet $78,400

Joliet $105,000

Joliet $69,900

Plainfield $240,000

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Channahon $217,000

Joliet $184,500

Minooka $171,000

Joliet $91,100

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Plainfield $135,500

Joliet $71,750

Joliet $215,000

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EXPERIENCE the Advantages of Working with an EXECUTIVE.

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815-954-7314

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Tinley Park $337,500

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Oswego $295,000

Joliet $180,000

Joliet $40,000

Plainfield $322,000

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Chicago $280,000

Romeoville $163,000

Joliet $139,175

Elwood $165,000

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WELCOMEHOME:

3 ENTRY DOOR OPTIONS

Installing a new entry door is a great way to improve the curb appeal of your home and create a warm, welcoming first impression for visitors. And while entry doors should certainly be attractive and architecturally interesting, they must also be resilient, weathertight and able to withstand exposure to the elements all year round.

If you’re interested in replacing your entryway door, you’ll first have to decide which type of door to purchase. Entry doors are readily available at home improvement centers in three different types: wood, steel and fiberglass.

All three types come in a wide range of sizes, styles and prices, so you won’t have any problem finding a door to fit into your budget and existing doorway. The more difficult decision is choosing which door type best suits your home, personal taste and lifestyle. To make that decision a bit easier, below you’ll find detailed descriptions of each door type, including benefits, drawbacks and important features to consider.

wood frame that’s covered with a wood veneer.

Solid wood doors are often heavier and more expensive than a wood veneer door, but they’re also stronger and more durable.

Homeowners love wood doors because it’s hard to beat the natural beauty and warmth of real wood. Plus, they can be painted, stained or finished with a clear topcoat. However, wood requires a certain amount of maintenance to keep a fresh, like-new appearance.

When exposed to the elements, wood can swell, shrink, crack and warp. Paint and clear topcoats will eventually blister and peel. That’s why wood doors are best suited for recessed doorway openings, where the door is protected from the weather by a large overhang or deep alcove.

If you’re planning on painting your new wood door, order it with a factory-primed finish. That’ll save you the time and trouble of priming the door before painting. Also, it’s very important that you paint the entire door: top and bottom ends, left and right edges, and front and back surfaces.

That’s the very best way to seal out moisture and deter warping.

STEEL DOORS This steel entry door has a decorative glass panel and is available prefinished in six paint colors.

WOOD DOORS The natural beauty and warmth of wood is captured in this prefinished mahogany door.

dents and rusts. You can fill dents with auto-body putty, but rust must be completely removed to prevent the corrosion from spreading. Scrape or sand away all the rust to expose bare steel.

Then, apply a primer coat followed by two coats of paint.

FIBERGLASS-COMPOSITE DOORS Don’t be fooled by its rich cherry wood finish. This resilient door is made of fiberglass.

There’s no such thing as a maintenance-free door, but a fiberglass door comes pretty darn close. Fiberglass is extremely tough and resilient, and particularly well suited for harsh, humid climates. It’s also highly resistant to warping, splitting and cracking. Fiberglass doors won’t dent or rot.

Most fiberglass doors have a realistic wood grain texture that can be stained to resemble a wood en door. In fact, if you like the rich look of a solid mahogany door but not the price tag, buy a fiber-glass door and apply a mahogany stain. If you’d rather paint your entry door, that’s fine, too: fiber-glass accepts paint beautifully.

The main drawback to fiberglass doors is that they’re relatively expensive. Only high-end solid-hardwood doors cost more.

DOOR-BUYING TIP: SIZING MATTERS

Wood doors are commonly available in a variety softwood and hardwood species, including fir, pine, hemlock, mahogany, oak, cherry and walnut. Most wood doors feature frame-and-panel construction, and can be ordered with or without “lites,” or windows.

Solid wood doors are constructed entirely out of solid pieces of wood. Veneered doors have a solid

Steel doors are popular with homebuilders and homeowners alike, and it’s easy to see why: They are extremely strong and secure. They’re durable and weather-tight, especially when fitted with magnetic weather stripping. Generally speaking, steel doors are also the most affordable type of entry door.

Steel doors come primed ready for paint, but many home improvement centers now offer prefinished steel doors in a wide choice of factory-applied paint colors. And while most steel doors have a smooth surface, some models feature an embossed wood-grain finish.

The two main drawbacks to steel are that it

It’s easy to make mistakes when ordering new doors because of the somewhat confusing way that manufacturers specify door sizes. For example, a 36-inch door is sold as a 3-0 unit (pronounced three-oh), meaning that it’s 3 feet, 0 in. wide. A 2-8 door isn’t 28 in. wide; it’s 32 in. wide.

If you’re not paying close attention, it’s easy to order a 3-0 door for a 30-inch-wide opening, and then discover that the door is six inches too wide. Avoid these costly, time-consuming mistakes by double-checking the dimensions before ordering the door.

When shopping for entry doors, keep in mind that price is a good indicator of quality. A high-quality door will cost more, but it’ll last longer, perform better and be much more energy efficient.

No matter which door you choose, make sure it suits your home’s climate. It’s also important to practice regular maintenance in order to keep your new door looking its best.

As a home improvement expert, Joseph Truini provides great advice on all kinds of DIY projects. Joe writes on a wide range of topics, from how to install a baseboard to replacing your front door. To see a selection of front entry door options, visit The Home Depot.

By Joseph Truini

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Palos Heights

Orland Park Waterview Paradise

Huge Master

Stunning custom brick on 1 tree-lined acre.

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Oak Forest

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Beautifully remodeled w/open floor plan.

Open kitchen w/island, SS appls, hardwood floors.

New bathrooms, fenced in patio area, 2 Beds | 2 Bath | $269,900

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3 Beds | 1.5 Bath | $229,900

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3-4 Beds | 2 Bath | $235,000

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“GREENBRIAR” model Ranch with 2,000 sqft. Rare open floor plan, great kitchen & glamour master bath w/whirlpool tub. Paver Patio.

2 Beds | 2 Bath | $264,900

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“PALM SPRINGS” 2 Beds | 2 Bath | $279,900

“BRECKENRIDGE” with 2,200 sqft, plus 2,000 sqft basement. Hardwood floors, Den, LR/DR combo, beautiful kitchen, Family Room, Sunroom.

2 Beds | 2 Bath | $279,900

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“ELLISON” 2 Beds | 1 Bath | $167,900

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“BRECKENRIDGE” 2 Beds | 2 Bath | $259,900

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Make it larger with lighting Clearing a small home of its clutter will automatically make it seem larger. However, the illusion of more space can also be enhanced with proper lighting. The right lighting will also play a big role in helping create a more charming feel.

Recessed lighting is visually appealing and perfect for small spaces. You can also affect a room’s lighting with low-cost or no-cost solutions that make the most of the space’s built-in features. For example, highlight windows instead of covering them, or make the fireplace a focal point. Bay windows also really help to open up a living room or kitchen dining area to make it appear larger.

Add charming details Woodwork is another simple embellishment that adds instant character and charm without affecting usable space. A chair rail, stair case newel post, crown molding, and even baseboards can help take a standard space and outline it with interesting architectural elements. A mirror, such as a pier mirror, can also help brighten the room and make it seem larger than it is.

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Small Spaces into Charming Places In home listings across the country, the word small is often replaced with a far more marketable and appealing word: “charming.” But what makes a home charming compared to small? How does a homeowner transition a cramped room into a space with unique and appealing character?

Create special spaces & storage Carefully consider the functions of any space, such as TV viewing, reading or computer use, so that only the items needed for those specific functions are stored there. Understanding how this space is utilized will make it easier to establish dedicated zones and supplies for each activity. For example, a small living room area intended for TV should have a couch and chair, coffee table, end table, and TV stand and TV – not much more.

Be sure to also create proper storage to manage and maintain a clutter-free home. A great way to do this is add some built-in storage like bookcases and cabinets. Chests or coffee tables that can open up to store things will allow you to use the flat surface above while taking advantage of the space underneath.

By managing clutter, using lighting to create bright and airy spaces and incorporating simple architectural elements, you can easily transform a cramped area into a charming and inviting room that you – or a potential buyer – can enjoy.

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