The Real Estate Book Home & Lifestyle Guide-Chicago West Suburbs

CHICAGO WEST & FAR WEST SUBURBS

Volume 5, Issue 3

A Guide To Mortgages, HELOCS & More!

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Stunning Gated Estate Nearly 10,000 SqFt Of Finished Living Space With Recreation Building on 14+ Mature Acres Text RBDYQYZ to 52187 For Info & Photos See Page 15

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AURORA - TOWNHOME WITH POND VIEW Updates Include New Carpet & Fresh Paint, Energy Efficient Furnace and C/A. Full Finished English Basement 2 BDR/2.2 BA | $179,900

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YORKVILLE - JUST UNDER 3 ACRES $374,900 Brick fireplace in family room. Luxury master. Spacious bonus room.

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YORKVILLE - MCCUE BUILDERS NEW CONSTRUCTION RANCH $339,900 Open floor plan, open staircase down to full basement. Expansive upgraded kitchen. Pictures are of a similar home.

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YORKVILLE - BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED & MAINTAINED $185,000 Kitchen with SS appls, open floor plan. Dining area opens to patio. 2 car garage. Clubhouse Community.

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