The Real Estate Book Home & Lifestyle Guide Chicago's West Suburbs 2.12

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Chicago’s West Suburbs Volume 2 Issue 12

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE

SELLING?

Marketing Tips From Top Agents

Breathtaking Grounds UNIQUE CUSTOM HOME

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WEST CHICAGO $739,000 CUSTOM SPRAWLING RANCH!

WAYNE $1,399,000 ONE OF A KIND!

ST. CHARLES $775,000 ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!

ST. CHARLES $649,400 ORIGINAL OWNER CUSTOM HOME!

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ST. CHARLES $599,000 RIVERFRONT BROWNSTONE!

ST. CHARLES $599,500 STUNNING LOT!

ST. CHARLES $583,500 WOODED CUL-DE-SAC!

ST. CHARLES $529,500 GORGEOUS CUSTOM!

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ST. CHARLES $495,000 SURROUNDED BY EVERGREENS!

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ST. CHARLES $399,900 EXCEPTIONAL HOME!

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ST. CHARLES $279,900 FANTASTIC IN-TOWN LOCATION!

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GENEVA $698,900 TIMELESS ELEGANCE!

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ST. CHARLES $350,000 FIRST FLOOR MASTER!

ELBURN $324,900 PICTURE PERFECT HOME!

ST. CHARLES $3,000/MONTH FOR LEASE!

ST. CHARLES $125,000 ST. CHARLES’ FINEST AREA!

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ELBURN $264,500 CHARMING BRICK RANCH!

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CAMPTON HILLS $749,700 SANDY BEACH!

ST. CHARLES $524,800 VIEWS FOR 25 MILES!

ST. CHARLES $259,000 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!

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Alex & Vicky Rullo Text P147453 to 85377

BATAVIA $450,000 LIKE NEW CONDITION!

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CAMPTON HILLS $339,900 YEAR ROUND VIEW!

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ELBURN $59,000 BUILD IN UPSCALE COMMUNITY!

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GENEVA $374,900 FABULOUS FORMER MODEL!

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GENEVA $439,900 NO NEIGHBORS BEHIND!

ST. CHARLES $474,900 MINUTES TO TOWN!

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Top 20 Realtor in Illinois for 20 Consecutive Years!

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ST. CHARLES $589,000 BACKS TO ACRES OF WOODS!

CAMPTON HILLS $187,500 5+ ACRES!

ST. CHARLES $314,900 NEED SPACE?

ST. CHARLES $85,000 WALK TO EVERYTHING!

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BATAVIA $179,000 INVESTORS! HANDYMEN!

BARTLETT $221,000 PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC!

ELBURN $549,900 5 BEAUTIFUL ACRES!

SOUTH ELGIN $544,999 ST. CHARLES SCHOOLS!

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Although The Weather is Getting Cold...We Can Locate a Home that's a Comfy Fit! Newark

$639,700

Main Home Living Room

Main Home Kitchen

Guest Home Kitchen

Need At Home Care For A Loved One? THIS UNIQUE HOME MAY BE JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED! Looking for an Home that will provide SEPARATE LIVING Spaces for You & Your Loved one? Look Here.... 2 HOMES In 1! Separate Living Spaces w/Shared Common Area. Separate Ranch Apartment w/Private Entrance & Garage. Ideal for at Home Office Space too. Impressive Top Quality 2x6 Construction w/6000 SF. 6 BR's & 6 Baths! 3 Fireplaces 2-Amazing Custom Kitchens. 1st FL Master Suite. Fin. Walk out Lower Level.

Huge Unfinished Area/Workshop Space 2-Unfinished Attics. 3 HVAC's w/Super Low Energy Costs! Quiet 1 acre Cul-De-Sac in The Estates of Millbrook. Rolling, Scenic Neighborhood! Fall in Love with this Gorgeous, Peaceful Place! Great Schools too! Compare the costs of Owning 2 Homes, or the Cost of Providing Senior Care, or Independent Living. Priced less than $107 per SF! Text P1143479 to 85377 for more photos

Yorkville

$339,900

New Listing

Elburn

$459,900

New Listing

Stunning ranch w/amazing Custom Details. Screened Porch finished basement Overlooks Waterfall, 1 Acre on w/full kitchen, 4th BR/Bth! Golf Course. 24 X 18 Barn.

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Big Rock $285,000

Large Private Lot

Yorkville $299,900

Great Neighborhood

All Brick Home Situated Sprawling Ranch W/Gorgeous On Large Yard. Finished Kitchen. Wooded .91 Acre Lot Basement, & Upgrades Galore! w/Extra Shed And Carport.

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Call us for ALL Your Real Estate Needs! We’re Local! We’re Global!

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Patty Harbin 630.777.5861

patty@michelsonteam.com pattymichelson.bairdwarner.com

Brenda Weaver 630.330.6195

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Broker/Owner

630-202-5940

www.TimBinning.com

Text the Listing Code to 85377 for more Photos & Details or Visit My Website to View These Homes & More. TimBinning.com

Incredible Custom Home - 9,000+ SqFt Of Living Space

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Gourmet Chef's Kitchen w/High End Appls. Beauitful 3 Season Room.

Outdoor Entertaining Area w/Seating for 10, Firepit, TV. Finished Basement w/Custom Bar, Theater & Exercise Room. 8 Car Garage. 1st Flr Den has 18' Ceiling & Fireplace. Separate Living Quarters/In-Law Ste. ST. CHARLES | 5 BDR/5.1 BA | $1,249,000

Beautiful End Unit

Commuter’s Dream

Move In Ready

Finished Basement

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Open floor plan, 2nd story laundry, walk in closets, storage space galore ST CHARLES | 3 BDR/2.1 BA | $209,900

Eat-In Kitchen w/Island & All Appls.

BARTLETT | 2 BDR/2.1 BA | $219,900

Kitchen w/Corian & SS appls. 9’ ceilings, some hardwood. Heated parking.

ITASCA | 2 BDR/2 BA | $254,900

SS Appls w/granite. Living Rms w/fireplace. Hardwood Floors.

ST CHARLES | 3 BDR/3.1 BA | $259,900

Well Maintained

Excellent Location

Finished Walkout Basement

Absolutely Stunning

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Spacious Eat-In Kitchen.

Hardwood Floors.

PALOS HILLS | 3 BDR/2 BA | $289,900

Spacious Floor Plan. Cathedral ceilings. 1st flr office w/french door. 9’ Ceilings.

Bamboo Hardwood. Master suite.

Hardwood. 1st flr master suite.

BARTLETT | 4 BDR/2.1 BA | $294,900 ST. CHARLES | 3 BDR/3.1 BA | $299,900

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WEST CHICAGO | 5 BDR/3.1 BA | $389,000

Scenic Retreat

Spectacular Home & Property

Perfect Place To Call Home

Very High End Finishes

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Ranch w/Indoor Pool & Hot Tub. Pond & Waterfall.

CRYSTAL LAKE | 3 BDR/2.1 BA | $395,000

Well Maintained w/Circular Drive, Side-Load Garage. Large Deck.

BLOOMINGDALE | 4BDR/2.1 BA | $399,900

Absolutely Beautiful Original Owner Custom Built All Brick Home!

WINFIELD | 4 BDR/3 BA | $449,900

New Exterior w/Stone & Columns.

3 Frpls, Sunroom, Pool, Hot Tub. WHEATON | 4 BDR/2.2 BA | $544,900

RE/MAX All Pro 66 Stratford Drive Bloomingdale, IL 3 Offices in Bloomingdale, St. Charles & Sugar Grove

Office: 630-339-4011

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PREMIERE Text Listing Codes to 85377 For More Info & Photos

Paula Schatz 630-251-5155 www.paulaschatz.com Text Paula to 85377

Eric Logan Becky VanderVeen 630-675-1737 630-260-2838 www.energizedteam.com

To Shop for Homes 24/7

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WOODRIDGE~HAS IT ALL! Updated mechanicals, district 99, fam w/fp. $285,000 | 3 BDR/2.1 BA | Call Paula 630-251-5155

WHEATON - THEATRE ROOM! Gourmet kit, Sun Rm, Finished Bsmnt. 3.1 Car Gar. $989,000 | 5 BDR/6.1 BA | Call Becky OR Eric

WHEATON-STATELY BRICK HOME Elegant luxury w/fin. bsmt & temp controlled garage. $769,900 | 5 BDR/4.1 BA | Call Becky or Eric

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WARRENVILLE ~ 5 CAR GARAGE! 1.5 acres, finished bacement, hardwood flrs. $599,000 | 4 BDR/3 BA | Call Paula 630-251-5155

WHEATON - NORTH SIDE! Gourmet Kit, 1st Floor Master & office, 2 stone fireplaces. $849,900 | 6 BDR/4.1 BA | Call Becky or Eric

WARRENVILLE - PRISTINE SOLID BRICK Soaring Ceilings, Circular staircase, New Granite. Pool, Circular Drive! $849,900 | 5 BDR/3.2 BA | Call Eric OR Becky

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GLENDALE HEIGHTS~SOLD IN 2 DAYS! Updated, fireplace, garage & more. $184,500 | 2 BDR/2.1 BA | Call Paula 630-251-5155

WHEATON - GREAT LOCATION! Walk to Train, Schools, Downtown. Kit W/Granite. $824,900 | 4 BDR/3.1 BA Call Becky OR Eric

WHEATON-WALK TO EVERYTHING! Exquisitely built. Gourmet kitchen, 2nd kitchen in bsmnt. $899,900 | 4 BDR/4.5 BA | Call Eric or Becky

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WINFIELD ~ PRIME LOCATION! 1 (50x165) or 2 lots (100x165) with utilities. $49,900 each or $98,000 together. Call Paula 630-251-5155.

AURORA - EVERYTHING NEW!!!

New carpeting, flooring, lighting, granite. $234,900 | 3 BDR/2.1 BA | Call Becky OR Eric

WHEATON - AMAZING Stately home w/curved Staircase, 5 Fireplaces. $1,449,051 | 6 BDR/5.2 BA | Call Becky OR Eric

Home to a Better Mortgage Experience.

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27755 Diehl Rd, Suite 300 Warrenville, IL 60555

Compass Mortgage NMLS# 21808 IL#MB.5795 Skip Brown NMLS#139581 Lic#031.0001568

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KETTLEYREALTORS Text Listing Code to 85377 for more Info & Photos on Your Smartphone

One of the largest and most successful Real Estate Companies in all of Illinois

www.KettleyHomes.com Annette Kallevik 630-715-6900 kallevik@aol.com

BATAVIA

LELAND

BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL ~ MOVE IN READY AND LOADED W/UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HOME THAT ARE SURE TO PLEASE EVEN THE MOST FINICKY 4 bdrm, 3.1 ba w/fin bbsmt, 2.5 side load gar located in Harvell Farms Annette Kallevik 630-715-6900 $449,000 09763098

Great 4 bdrm, 3 ba newer home. Large open floor plan. fenced yard.

Craig Elliott 815-325-4651 $215,900 09663966

MINOOKA

SOMONAUK

LAKE HOLIDAY

5 Acres zoned ag, pond & woods, updated 4 bdrm home w/gar & 2 sheds Pam Reppy 630-742-1714 $339,000 09764967

3 bdrm stone ranch new windows, tile, carpet & more. In ground pool.

Carole Kowall 815-695-3986 $197,000 09668606

Great 3 bdrm ranch w/new roof, flring, deck, bath & more. Full bsmt.

Carole Kowall 815-695-3986 $198,900 09674984

WARRENVILLE

P378342

Updated & upgraded 2 bdrm, 2.1 ba home in Lovely Warrenville Lakes.

630-879-9555 $177,000 09790417

PLANO

P940884

Custom 5 bdrm, 1 acre backing to Polo Field, 2 mstr suites, upgrades galore 630-553-5060 $389,000 09746115

YORKVILLE

P378344

NO SSA! Amazing open concept 4 bdrm, 2.1 ba, paver patio, pool, pond 630-554-8700 $299,000 09789325

YORKVILLE

P378345

Stunning 4 bdrm, 2.1 ba in Grande Reserve, large kit, full bsmt, patio 630-554-8700 $239,000 09715868

OSWEGO

P872375

2 bdrm ranch on 1/2 acre in town, fp in large liv rm w/slider to deck 630-554-8700 &195,000 09693998

LELAND

P872467

Wonderful 4 bdrm 1915 home that has been updated, rehabbed & added on to.

815-498-3377 $172,900 09619841

YORKVILLE

P932398

Grand Reserve. Nice 3 bdrm, 2 ba, formal din rm, oversized mstr suite.

630-553-5060 $229,900 09709381

WATERMAN

P378346

Tons of potential, 3 bdrm, 1.1 ba, hdwd flrs, tray ceiling, built ins 815-786-3200 $134,900 09763554

WEST BROOKLYN P95966

5 Acres, Updated 4 bdrm, 3 ba bungalow, horse barn & other out bldings 630-553-5060 $369,900 09761402

CORTLAND

P872325

Quality home with 5 bdrms, 2 full & 2 half baths. Custom kitchen.

815-786-3200 $274,900 09788870

LAKE HOLIDAY

P872380

Lake Front 5 bdrm, w/floor to ceiling windows, deck, gazebo & sandy beach 815-498-3377 $568,900 09694059

ELBURN

P378368

Magnificent 4 bdrm, 4.1 ba w/tons of upgrades, in Blackberry Creek.

630-584-700 $385,000 09671537

Text Kettley to 85377 To Download Our FREE Mobile App and View All of Our Listings on Your Smartphone

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New Construction

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Kitchen w breakfast bar/desk + separate eating area. Quiet location-walk to town, private patio.

Backyard Oasis

Text R568235 to 52187 Sycamore | $349,000 | 3 BDR/2 BA Split bedroom floor plan w/hardwood floors, 10” ceilings, den, kitchen w/SS appls & granite. Look-out basement & builder warranty

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Text R568336 to 52187 Sycamore | $249,900 | 4-5 BDR/2.5 BA Eat in kitchen w/Corian c-tops & SS appl.

2431 Sq Ft + finished lower level Huge back yard w/ deck,paver patio & hot tub!

Fran Lawson

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630-220-9775 1607 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL

Lisle

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CUSTOM BUILT AIRHART HOME! Beautiful two story foyer & 8’ solid wood door.

1st floor office. Gourmet kitchen w/granite, SS appls & 42” Brakur cabinets. Huge family room w/fireplace. Master suite w/luxury bath. Beautifully landscaped backyard w/stone patio, pergola & fire pit.

4 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $599,000

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Se l li n g ?

5 TOP MARKETING TIPS FROM TOP AGENTS 1 . G O O D P HOT OGRAPHY 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...

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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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.

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

Eileen Price Fox Valley Real Estate Geneva 630-638-9909 EPrice5555@aol.com EileenPrice.com

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Kelly Johnson Keller Williams Infinity Naperville 630-728-3916 kellyajohnson@kw.com KellyAJohnson.kw.com

Bill Brooks III Annette Kallevik-Managing Broker Cheryl Adams Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate Kettley Realtors St. Charles Geneva Batavia 630-826-4190 847-877-2162 630-715-6900 BillBrooksIII@yahoo.com Cheryl.Adams@coldwellbanker.com Kallevik@aol.com BillBrooksIII- realtor.com Cheryl- Adams.net KettleyHomes.com

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Eric Logan & Becky Vanderveen Kellie Wells Daniel M. Czuba Erin & Jerry Hill Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group Realty Executives Premeire C21 Affiliated Managing Broker/Owner Aurora Wheaton St. Charles Daniel And Associates Real Estate 630-336-5962 630-675-1737 630-260-2838 630-918-6129 630-231-8090 847-376-1499 Erin.Hill@coldwellbanker.com ericlogan@repremiere.com kwells@c21affiliated.com Dupage County www.ErinandJerryHill.com becky@beckyvanderveen.com www.c21affiliated.com/kwells daniel@daare.com www.energizedteam.com www.daare.com

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Joy Baez

TheJoy of

630-578-3015

RealEstate

JoyofRealEstate.smarthomeprice.com 1607 E. Main St. Charles

Text Joy to 85377 to view all homes for sale on your mobile device

Affordable Living

Warrenville

$124,735

2 bedroom condo with new carpet throughout, brick fireplace, eat-in kitchen, large balcony overlooks wooded area. Clubhouse community.

Text P908052 to 85377 for info & photos

Walk To Historic Downtown

St. Charles

$244,711

Updated ranch home w/1500+ sqft. Beautiful cabinetry, SS appls. Living room w/floor to ceiling fireplace. Family room opens to the patio. Full basement.

Text P1019975 to 85377 for info & photos

Bring Your Horses

Wayne

$534,475

Gorgeous rehabbed custom home. No expense spared. high end 2+ stall barn with wash station/tack and storage. 1st floor office & sunroom, huge deck.

Text P908054 to 85377 for info & photos

Wonderful End Unit

Warrenville

$219,540

Living room w/fireplace, dining room opens to private outside area. 1st floor den, loft area up. New carpet thru out. Clubhouse community.

Text P1026736 to 85377 for info & photos

Joy Baez honored as REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley’s REALTOR® of the Year.

The REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley (RAFV) is proud to announce that Joy Baez, a broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate in St. Charles has been named the 2018 REALTOR® of the Year.

Baez was presented with the award at RAFV’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers Ceremony.

A 27-year veteran of the real estate industry, Baez has a long list of accomplishments in the Association, the community and the real estate business. Joy served on the Board of Directors for the REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley for 3 years and has been a member of the Professional Standards Committee for RAFV for 10 years and served on the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) for 7 years.

In 2014, Prudential Starck REALTORS® recognized Baez with membership in its Honor Society for 2013 sales; and was honored again in 2016 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate. She became part of the elite Director’s Circle for BHHS, in 2015 and she was awarded a President’s Award from the REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley in that same year.

Joy also strives to bring “joy” to others in the community in need.

Joy is a long-time supporter of Tri-City Family Services and is involved with the Association for Individual Development, a school that cares for children with autism.

“Passion,” “Enthusiasm,” “Hard Work,” “Generosity,” are words often used by fellow REALTORS® to describe their interactions with Joy. The REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley is extremely proud to have Joy Baez as its 2018 REALTOR® of the Year.

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Sugar Grove

$898,000

3 Season Room With Wooded Views

Cherrywood Arched Windows

Peaceful Seclusion

Donna McQuade Managing Broker

630-341-6039

Amish Crafted Cabinets In Kitchen

www.DonnaMcQuade.com

Geneva, IL 630-232-6900

2-Sided Fireplace In Family Room

Custom Built Brick Ranch On Wooded Lot. Impressive Attention To Detail And Upgrades Throughout This 5-Car Garage Home. Custom Kitchen With Granite Counters & Viking With Paver Driveway Appls. Custom Loewen Triple Pane Windows. Family Room With 2 Sided Fireplace Adjacent To Hot Tub Room. Private Master Suite With Luxury Bath With Walk-In Shower & Whirlpool Tub. Full English Basement.

Multi-Purpose Building With 14 Ft. Garage Door.

Additional 3/4 Acre Lot Between House & Out Building.

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John McQuade Cell: 630-222-3079 Fax: 866-627-3131 Senior Loan Originator NMLS# 560115 fmcquade@primelending.com

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3701 Algonquin Rd., Suite 875 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

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7,495 TOTAL SQFT OF PURE ELEGANCE. Wrought Iron Balusters, Dramatic Millwork & Crown Molding. Office W/Custom Desk & Bookcases. Private 1st Floor Master Suite.

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PLAINFIELD | $760,000 | 4 BDR/4.5BA

CLUBHOUSE & POOL COMMUNITY Open Floorplan with Lots of Detail & Upgrades.

Gourmet Kitchen w/Breakfast Room. Master Suite w/Sitting Room & Luxury Bath. HW Floors, Fireplace, HUGE Patio w/Firepit.

OSWEGO | $349,900 | 5 BDR/2.5BA

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Plainfield, IL

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Calling Us Will Be Your Best Move

Erin & Jerry Hill

630-336-5962 www.ErinandJerryHill.com

Aurora, IL

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PLANO $147,500 Well maintained ranch w/many updates.

Walking to train. Appliances included!

Finished basement, deck, over sized 2 car garage.

3 BDR/1.5 BA

NORTH AURORA $150,000 Spacious living room w/gas fireplace.

Newer Furnace/AC/water heater and most appls. 1 car garage, shed & patio.

3 BDR/1 BA

AURORA $173,900 End unit ranch. Open floor plan, kitchen w/appls. Premium location backing to prairie. Almost 1600 sq ft of living space!

2 BDR/2 BA

AURORA $239,900 Great location. Family room w/hardwood & fireplace. Finished basement has office/5th bed, full bath & 2 rec areas. Gorgeous yard.

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NAPERVILLE $259,000 Sprawling ranch. Huge family room w/brick fireplace. Master has private bath and W-IC. Convenient 1st floor laundry/mud room.

4 BDR/2 BA

AURORA $289,900 Ranch with custom details.

Kitchen w/granite, SS appls. Finished basement w/extended living arrangements.

3-4 BDR/3 BA

OSWEGO $304,900 Gourmet kitchen w/SS appls & granite counters. Family room w/fireplace, gorgeous master suite, finished bsmt.

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OSWEGO $339,900 Gorgeous trend setter! White cabinets, Quartz, SS appls & dark wood floors.

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4 BDR/2.5 BA

AURORA $469,000 SOARING ceilings, gleaming hardwood.

Family room w/floor-ceiling fireplace & 2 story windows. Gourmet kitchen, Sunroom.

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5 BDR/4.5 BA

AURORA $514,900 5,000+ sqft of space on wooded cul-de-sac.

Quality upgrades. Family room w/frplc.

Gourmet kitchen. Finished basement w/theater & rec room.

5 BDR/3 BA

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THINK JULIE! Your PARTNER in Real Estate JULIE FABRIZIUS Broker, GRI

815-405-1349

Sycamore, IL

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DEKALB Starting At $275,000 | Custom proposed new construction. Use our plans or yours.

SYCAMORE $309,900 | Beautiful SYCAMORE $301,250 | Proposed ROCHELLE $104,000 | 3 BDR/2 custom construction. Kitchen BA home w/2nd floor loft. Partially 4 BDR/2.5 BA ranch w/finished bsmt. Sunroom, patio, fenced yard. w/granite & hardwood. Master suite. finished basement. Fenced yard.

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SYCAMORE $89,900 | UPDATED 2 BDR/1 BA ranch. Fresh paint, all appls. 24x22 detached garage.

MALTA $87,500 | Property has 3 LOTS, 3 BDR/1 BA home. Lot 2 w/5 car gar. Lot 3 vacant lot.

LEE $350,000 | Total seating for 215 patrons. Patio furnishings, 11 TVs, 2 projectors.

ST. CHARLES $25,000 | 3/4 acre lot in mature, country subdivision of Campton Township

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$390,000

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Oswego, IL

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$267,900

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Downers Grove

$409,000

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815-757-3529 www.MariaSellsDekalb.com

Dekalb

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$119,900

Rochelle

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Sycamore, IL

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$119,900

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WONDERFUL RANCH HOME! CLOSE TO NIU! Raised ranch next to green space. Fenced yard with many perennials, Updated kitchen w/new refrigerator, stove, microwave. New flooring, paint, furnace, air cond, water heater. Enclosed porch & large deck. 3 BDR/2 BA arbor, shed, deck & expanded driveway. 3 BDR/1.5 BA

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Sugar Grove

Custom Home With Private Wooded Lot And Pond

Melissa Garcia Text P544374 to 85377 For More Info & Photos Serene 2.26 Acre Sanctuary Of Woods & Water! Custom Home with Renovated Kitchen & Upgraded Appls. Living Rm & Family Rm with Elegant Fireplaces. Multiple Patios with Breathtaking Views. Custom Staircase To The Grand Master Suite w/Private Balcony.

2.5 Car Att Garage & 1.5 Car Garage w/Attached “She-Shed”.

5 Beds | 4 Bath | $489,900

Chicago West Suburbs

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Melissa Garcia

#14 Residential RE/MAX Team In Northern IL 2016!

Sugar Grove

Call/Text: 630-878-9868 All Pro Multi-Million Top Producer www.MelissaGarciaHomes.com RE/MAX Titan Club MelissaGarcia68@aol.com Buyer Specialist: Danya Smith | 630-546-2195 Broker Services In Spanish: Jose Garcia | 630-878-8165

Oswego

Custom Built On 1 Acre Lot

Well Maintained And Cared For

Just Listed

Just Listed

P312815

Country Acre Surrounded By Forest Preserve. Ranch Style Main Level Living.

Upstairs In-Law Suite w/Full Kitchen.

3 Beds | 2 Bath | $259,900

P592950

Sugar Grove

Hometown Location

P203771 Big Enclosed Front Porch, Beamed Family Room & Dining Rooms w/Hardwood Floors. Deck, 2.5+ Car Garage.

3 Beds | 1 Bath | $199,900

Over 1,600 SqFt

Just Listed

P281804

End Unit Townhome In Private Location.

Flexible Floorplan, Kitchen w/Granite & Appls. Huge Master Suite.

3 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $174,900

Many Upgrades And Amenities

Awesome Basement

P182728 Modern Kitchen Opens To Family Room With Stately River Rock Fireplace. Full Basement, 28x23 Garage w/9’ Doors, Great Deck.

3 Beds | 1 Bath | $169,500

Oswego

Kitchen w/All Appliances and Open Concept To Family Room. Basement Rec Room & Bar. Maintenance-Free Deck.

4 Beds | 2.1 Bath | $208,500

Maple Park Sugar Grove Gorgeous Updated Ranch

RE/MAX All Pro 495 North Route 47, Sugar Grove, IL 60554 630-391-4830

Oswego

P224201 Kitchen Opens To Family Rm w/Fireplace & Sunroom. Luxury Master. Finished Bsmnt, 3 Car Gar. 4 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $299,900

Oswego

Care-Free Living

P724657 Great Basement & 2 Car Garage On Dead End Street. 1st Floor Laundry. No Yard Work or Shoveling!

4 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $198,900

P578205 Cared For & Updated. Gorgeous Luxury Master Suite. Entertainers Basement w/5th Bedroom 4-5 Beds | 2 Full-2 Half Bath | $284,900

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P872325

High end quality 5 bdrm 2.2 ba home att & det gar, inground pool & patio 815-786-3200 $274,900 09788870

OSWEGO

P872348

4 bdrm, 3 ba quad level w/fp on 1 acre in unincorporated Oswego 630-896-5000 $279,900 09783310

AURORA

P378356

All brick 3 bdrm, 2 ba, fam rm w/fp, full bsmt, 3 seasons porch 630-879-9555 $249,900 09785338

AURORA

P972263

Recently remodeled, great kit, 3 bdrm, new flring, fenced yard 630-896-5000 $119,900 09782359

P999472

Open concept 3 bdrm ranch home, fresh paint & new flring, 2 car gar 630-466-4600 $189,900 09792945

MONTGOMERY

NORTH AURORA

P953341

SAINT CHARLES

P872376

Renovated 3 bdrm, 2 ba on the East side, new kit, updated landscaping 630-584-7000 $249,900 09776487

SAINT CHARLES

P991780

SANDWICH

P378358

Custom built 4 bdrm, 2.2 ba, 2501 sq ft including full fin bsmt 815-786-3200 $289,900 09784714

PLANO

P378364

Large 4-5, bdrm Victorian in great condition, kit w/island, builts-ins 815-786-3200 $179,900 09781832

NORTH AURORA P995143

Beautiful quality built 3 bdrm, end unit, gourmet kit, tons of upgrades 630-879-9555 $279,900 09776024

OSWEGO

P969432

GLENDALE HEIGHTS P378359

Wildwood Glen, great flr plan, 2 bdrm, 1.1 ba, nice landscaping 630-466-4600 $163,000 09783635

MONTGOMERY

P949106

3 bdrm, big kit w/newer cabinets, fantastic fenced yard w/shed.

630-553-5060 $155,000 09787498

YORKVILLE

P872379

Impeccable 4 bdrm, 2.1 ba smart home, open floor plan & hdwd flrs 630-553-5060 $269,900 09777630

SOMONAUK

P378365

WARRENVILLE

P981617

All the bells & whistles, gourmet kit, 4 bdrm, pool, playhouse & decks 630-584-7000 $359,000 09783471

EARLVILLE

P378361

Updated & immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 ba home, screened porch, storage shed 630-879-9555 $145,000 09779058

CREST HILL

P949313

Rehabbed 3 bdrm, 1 ba w/full bsmt, 2 car det gar, fenced yard w/deck 630-896-5000 $164,900 09777745

GENOA

P872385

SOLD

Sprawling 3 bdrm, 2 ba, hdwd flrs, heated 18x20 workshop/shed 630-553-5060 $174,900 09774594

Beautiful layout, 2 bdrm, 2 ba backing to wooded preserve & park.

815-786-3200 $204,000 09773122

Spectacular & updated 4 bdrm, 2.1 ba, bonus rm, 3 car gar, fenced yard 630-554-8700 $308,900 09771296

Beautiful 3 bdrm town home Quality Construction w/1st flr ldry 815-498-3377 $177,500 09739093

4 bdrm 2 ba w/modern, spacious flr plan.

New fam rm in lower level 815-498-3377 $182,500 09708521

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