The Real Estate Book Home & Lifestyle Guide Chicago West & Far West Suburbs 2.9

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Chicago’s West Suburbs

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Volume 2 Issue 9

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE

OV E R L O O K E D F E AT U R E S T H AT D R I V E C U R B A P P E A L S e e Pa g e 1 0

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Stunning Executive Home

Advantages of Using a Buyer’s Agent

Breathtaking Backyard Oasis See Page 15

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ST. CHARLES $639,000 RIVERFRONT BROWNSTONE!

GENEVA $399,888 QUIET CUL-DE-SAC!

BATAVIA $379,500 PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC LOT!

ST. CHARLES $1,190,000 BEST OF THE BEST!

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ST. CHARLES $529,500 GORGEOUS CUSTOM!

GENEVA $444,900 NO NEIGHBORS BEHIND!

BATAVIA $335,000 REFRESHING RANCH!

BATAVIA $381,900 LOTS OF UPDATES!

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NORTH AURORA $444,900 SUCH A VALUE!

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YORKVILLE $134,900 BEAUTIFUL & SPACIOUS!

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GENEVA $389,000 FABULOUS FORMER MODEL!

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ST. CHARLES $409,500 EXCEPTIONAL HOME!

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CAMPTON HILLS $349,900 YEAR ROUND VIEW!

WINFIELD $379,900 GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!

ST. CHARLES $524,900 AMAZING VIEWS!

GENEVA $715,000 TIMELESS ELEGANCE!

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ST. CHARLES $799,700 ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!

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CAMPTON HILLS $749,700 SANDY BEACH!

ST. CHARLES $369,900 FIRST FLOOR MASTER!

ST. CHARLES $524,800 PRIVATE 1.6 ACRES!

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ST. CHARLES $474,900 MINUTES TO TOWN!

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ST. CHARLES $621,000 STUNNING LOT!

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ST. CHARLES $624,900 OUTBUILDING! HORSES!

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ELGIN $249,000 GATED COMMUNITY!

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ELBURN $549,900 5 BEAUTIFUL ACRES!

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

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ST. CHARLES $600,000 BACKS TO ACRES OF WOODS!

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

BATAVIA $479,000 LIKE NEW CONDITION!

ST. CHARLES $675,000 BOAT! FISH! ICE SKATE!

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

GENEVA $176,000 TOTALLY UPDATED!

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

CAMPTON HILLS $187,500 5+ ACRES!

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Erin Hill l Be Your Best Move l i W s U Jerry Hill Calling

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AURORA $219,900 1,800+ sqft plus finished basement.

Family room w/fireplace, kitchen w/Corian & appls. Huge laundry room.

3 BDR/2.5 BA

NAPERVILLE $259,000 Sprawling ranch, family room w/fireplace, master w/private bath. Basement, 2 car garage.

4 BDR/2 BA

OSWEGO $312,500 Gourmet kitchen w/SS appls & granite counters. Family room w/fireplace, gorgeous master suite, finished bsmt.

4 BDR/2.5 BA

AURORA $325,000 Sprawling ranch with custom details.

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

3-4 BDR/3 BA

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YORKVILLE $334,900 Upgrades & pond views. Gourmet kitchen, sunroom, 1st floor bed/office. Huge loft, finished walk out basement.

4 BDR/4 BA

OSWEGO $389,900 CUSTOM HOME in pool & clubhouse community. Gourmet kitchen, 1st floor office Huge family room with fireplace.

4 BDR/3.5 BA

AURORA $414,900 Breathtaking sunset lake views. Family room w/fireplace. Light and bright kitchen and eating area. 1st floor office & full bath.

4 BDR/3BA

SUGAR GROVE $468,500 STUNNING 5,000 sqft custom home. 4 car garage. Gourmet kitchen. Approx 1 acre.

Finished walkout basement.

4 BDR/4BA

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AURORA $469,000 SOARING ceilings, gleaming hardwood.

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

Finished basement.

5 BDR/4.5 BA

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AURORA $534,900 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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PREMIERE Text Listing Codes to 85377 For More Info & Photos

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

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GLEN ELLYN ~ LUXURY! Top of the line features, Finished walk-out basement. $579,000 | 3 BDR/3.1BA | Call Paula 630-251-5155 Reduced

WHEATON - VINTAGE HOME WITH FLAIR! Updated kitchen w/SS appls. Patio w/stone fireplace. $949,900 | 4 BDR/4.5 BA | Call Becky or Eric

WHEATON-STATELY BRICK HOME Elegant luxury w/fin. bsmt & temp controlled garage. $799,900 | 5 BDR/4.1 BA | Call Becky or Eric

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WOODRIDGE~SPACIOUS! Custom home in district 99 with new mechanicals. $295,000 | 3 BDR/2.1BA | Call Paula 630-251-5155 Reduced

WHEATON - NORTH SIDE! Gourmet Kit, 1st Floor Master & office, 2 stone fireplaces. $859,900 | 6 BDR/4.1 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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WARRENVILLE ~ 5 CAR GARAGE! 1 1/2 acres, finished basement, hardwood floors, so much to see. $649,000 | 4 BDR/3 BA | Call Paula 630-251-5155 Coming Soon

WHEATON - 2008 BEAUTY, BETTER THAN NEW Many upgrades and 10’finished basement. $850,000 | 4 BDR/3.1 BA | Call Becky or Eric

WHEATON - CALIFORNIA RANCH! Walk to Town location, HUGE finished basement. $525,000 | 4BDR/2 BA | Call Becky or Eric

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WINFIELD - WALK TO TRAIN LOCATION Newer Kit w/granite & SS appliances. Finished basement. $247,500 | 3 BDR/2.1 BA | Call Becky OR Eric

WHEATON-UNIQUE CUSTOM HOME Unlike any other, 4687 sq.ft of luxury, home theater, sun room. $1,049,000 |5 BDR/6.1 BA | Call Eric or Becky

AURORA~LAKE VIEW! Ranch home with great view and basement.

3 BDR/2.1BA | Call Paula 630-251-5155

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Chicago

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PERFECT FLOOR PLAN! Kitchen Opens to Family Room. 1st Floor Laundry, Finished Basement Large Deck. 3 BDR/1.5 BA $220,000

Chicago West Suburbs

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PUBLISHER Rita McNatt 630-464-2245

STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME! Detail, Upgrades, Charm & Elegance. 1st Floor Master w/Luxury Bath. 2nd Level Entertainment Space. 4 BDR/4.5 BA $792,700

Plainfield

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UPGRADED DUPLEX! Open Concept Layout, 42 “ Cabs, Granite, SS Appls. Hardwood, Finished Basement. 3 BDR/3.5 BA $278,000 Text R495534 to 52187 For Photos & Info

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ON 1.6 SERENE ACRES SEE PAGE 14

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VACATION AT HOME! In-Ground Pool, 2-Tier Deck, Privacy Fence. Supersize Kitchen, Open Floor Plan.

4 Beds | 2.5 Bath | $269,900 Text P1112838 to 85377 for photos

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LARGE LOT-HUGE GARAGE! Charming Kitchen, Big Master Bed, Fenced Yard, Patio Area, Long Concrete Drive.

3 Beds | 1 Bath | $169,000 Text P1112835 to 85377 for photos

BACKYARD RESORT ON FOX RIVER! 2300+ Sqft w/Spiral Staircase. Huge Updated Kitchen, Finished Bsmt.

4 Beds | 1.5 Bath | $219,000 Text P1112834 to 85377 for photos

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QUALITY BUILT DUPLEX! Upgraded Kitchen, New SS Appls, Huge English Basement, Deck w/Prairie Views.

2 Beds | 2 Bath | $230,000 Text P1112836 to 85377 for photos

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“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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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

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AURORA

EARLVILLE

Custom full brick 4 bdrm, 3 full ba, 2 car gar loaded w/recent updates, fin bsmt, mstr suite & a beautifully landscaped backyard oasis.

Annette Kallevik 630-715-6900 $275,000 09702761

Very cute west side bungalow, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, sunroom & pool, 3 sheds Annette Kallevik 630-715-6900 $177,900 09715861

Beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 ba, full brick ranch, many updates completed, immaculate home Annette Kallevik 630-715-6900 $145,000 09716240

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Luxurious & impeccably maintained 3 bdrm, 2 ba ranch in Batavia school district Annette Kallevik 630-715-6900 $315,000 09714670

1/2 Acre River Front Ranch, 3 bdrm, 2 ba, great views, extra deep 2 car gar June Pasch 630-251-1526 $209,000 09700126

Stunning 5 bdrm, Lake Front, floor to ceiling windows, deck, gazebo & sandy beach Andrea Imel 815-252-6514 $578,800 09694059

Great 5 bdrm ranch with new roof, flring, deck, bath & more. Full bsmt.

Carole Kowall 815-695-3986 $204,000 09674984

Beautiful 4 bdrm, 2 ba Victorian w/many original features, in-ground pool & hot tub.

Carole Kowall 815-695-3986 $229,000 09640709

SOMONAUK

BIG ROCK

SERENA

OSWEGO

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

Carole Kowall 815-695-3986 $199,900 09668606

Magnificent wooded property with pond, old growth hickory, oak and cherry hardwood forest.

Kathy Bright 815-325-4558 $649,000 09703038

Rare riverfront acreage! Idyllic 18 acres with over 1700 ft of Fox River frontage.

Kathy Bright 815-325-4558 $389,000 09660734

Sharp 3 bdrm in Bristol township close to river, large kit w/tons of storage Barbie Poppen 630-742-3200 $284,000 09625037

YORKVILLE

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MONTGOMERY

Sprawling 3 bdrm 2 ba ranch on 4+ acres with POND! Additional 2 acres available 630-466-4600 $434,900 09668242

Beautiful 3 bdrm end unit w/tons of upgrades, mstr suite, 1st flr den or 4th bdrm 630-879-9555 $284,900 09662060

Very nice 4 bdrm in Boulder Hill, 2 car tandem gar, beautiful landscape yard 630-554-8700 $189,900 09624860

AURORA

UNDER CONTRACT

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YORKVILLE

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Light and bright 3 bdrm ranch in Grande Reserve, oversized mstr suite 630-553-5060 $244,500 09709381

BATAVIA

Great Location in the Historic District for this 2 flat, zoned as office Angie Stockton 630-800-7740 $279,000 09677912

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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.

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

Betty Ebert-Rylko Donna Catanese Joan Lencioni Diana Denton Baird & Warner | St. Charles RE/MAX All Pro | Bloomingdale Stone Tower Properties | Geneva Coldwell Banker-The Real Estate Group 630-669-5295 630-669-8592 630-200-7509 630-208-3454 Betty.Rylko@bairdwarner.com DonnaCatanese@remax.net Joan@StoneTowerProperties.com Diana.szmurlo@coldwellbanker.com BettyRylko.bairdwarner.com HomesByDonnaCatanese.com StoneTowerProperties.com DDenton.com

Diane Szudarski Kettley Realtors | Aurora 630-640-3832 Team- ski@sbcglobal.net DianeSzudarski.listingbook.com

Jo T. Letwaitis-Managing Broker Keller Williams FVR | St. Charles 630-200-1149 jtlmecca1@gmail.com GoToJo4RealEstate.com

Libby Hocker RE/MAX All Pro | St. Charles 630-750-9472 LibbyHocker31@yahoo.com

Patti O’Malley Kettley Realtors | Oswego 630-715-1403 Omalleysells@gmail.com KettleyHomes.com

Annette Kallevik-Managing Broker Dawn Baker Kettley Realtors | Batavia Century 21 Elsner | DeKalb 630-715-6900 815-739-7148 Kallevik@aol.com DawnRBaker@aol.com facebook.com/AnnetteKallevikManagingBroker/ SellingDekalbCounty.com

Cheryl Thomas Baird & Warner | Plainfield 630-788-5050 Cheryl.Thomas@bairdwarner.com HousBiz.net

Katy Delgado Kettley Realtors | Oswego 630-649-3041 KatyDelgado5@yahoo.com KettleyHomes.com

Brigham Miller Veronica Heaton- Broker/Owner RE/MAX All Pro | St. Charles Veronica’s Realty | Geneva 630-877-5560 630-747-6574 badgerbrig1@gmail.com VeronicasRealty@gmail.com BrighamMiller.com VeronicasRealty.com

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

Sandi Patterson Century 21 Affiliated | Yorkville/Oswego 630-740-3139 sandisellshomes7@gmail.com C21affiliated.com/sandipatterson

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THINK JULIE! Your PARTNER in Real Estate JULIE FABRIZIUS Broker, GRI 815-405-1349

Sycamore, IL

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SYCAMORE $499,900 Chicago brick, cast iron fountain & arched Cypress entry door welcome you!

French country Kitchen with spectacular stained glass windows. Dining area with copper ceiling. Master Suite displays French country fireplace. Includes Guest Cottage, Chapel with pews & alter, Log Cabin, outbuilding. Additional acreage & 2 outbuildings available. Call for pricing.

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Riverfront Property

River Frontage

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DEKALB $204,900 Historic home in Ellwood neighborhood. Many original features. 4 bedroom plus den/office. Full walk-up attic and basement. Large corner lot

OREGON $75,000 Build your dream home on 2.61 acre wooded lot. Existing homes surround this property.

OREGON $275,000 New everything on 2.24 acres.

4 outbuildings. AG zoned, gated entry. MUST SEE!

GENOA $295,000 Nearly 3,100 sqft of finished living space.

Open floorplan, large kitchen. 3 car garage.

Walkout basement, backs to open space.

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Great Patio

Nice Home

JC Farley Custom Homes

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DEKALB Starting At $275,000 Custom quality proposed new construction. Use our plans or bring your own.

SYCAMORE $309,900 Beautiful all brick 4 bed/2.5 bath ranch w/finished bsmt. Sunroom, stamped concrete patio, fenced yard.

ROCHELLE $108,000 Home w/large kitchen w/appls.

2nd floor loft. Partially finished basement. Fenced yard.

SYCAMORE $301,250 Proposed custom construction.

Kitchen w/granite & hardwood.

Master suite. 3 car garage.

Successful & Profitable Bar & Grill

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LEE $385,000 Restaurant-seating for 120 patrons. Bar-seats 25 & Patio holds 70.

Full Kitchen, salad bar, serving bar and soup station. Patio furnishings, 11 TVs, 2 projectors. Back room can be an apartment or banquet/overflow dining.

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SINGLE LEVEL LIVING! Large Living Room & Kitchen.

OSWEGO | 3 BDR/1 BA | $164,900

WELL MAINTAINED TOWNHOME! Kitchen w/Granite. Nice Patio.

SCHAUMBURG | 2 BDR/1.1 BA | $174,500

BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL! Covered Front Porch On Oversized Lot. GENOA | 4 BDR/2.1BA | 229,000

UPDATED THROUGHOUT! Neutral Decor, Freshly Painted.

BARTLETT | 3 BDR /1.1 BA | $229,900

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PRICED TO SELL! Eat-In Kitchen w/Island & All Appls.

BARTLETT | 2 BDR/2.1 BA | $229,900

WELL MAINTAINED SPLIT LEVEL! Open Floor Plan. Patio & Fenced Yard.

ROSELLE | 3 BDR/2 BA | $229,900

BEAUTIFUL 2 STORY HOME! Finished Basement. Large Yard.

ELGIN | 3 BDR/2.5 BA | $258,000

SPLIT LEVEL HOME! Large Fenced Yard & 2.1 Car Garage.

BLOOMINGDALE | 4 BDR/2.1 BA | $269,500

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OVERSIZED GARAGE! 3 Beds on Main Level. Spacious Kitchen.

LOMBARD | 5 BDR/2 BA | $289,000

VERY WELL MAINTAINED! Great School District. Spacious Kitchen.

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

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE! Main Level Bedroom w/Bathroom WEST CHICAGO | 5 BDR/3.1 BA | $399,000

DESIGNER INSPIRED FINISHES! Beautifully Renovated.

BARTLETT | 5 BDR/4.5 BA | $419,900

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SCENIC RETREAT ON 11+ ACRES! Ranch w/Indoor Pool & Hot Tub. CRYSTAL LAKE | 3 BDR/2.1 BA | $424,900

INDIAN LAKES HOME! Well Maintained w/Circular Drive, BLOOMINGDALE | 4BDR/2.1 BA | $449,900

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS CUSTOM HOME! Updated Kitchen, Luxury Master Bath.

ROSELLE | 6 BDR/4 BA | $499,000

UPDATED WITH HIGH END FINISHES! New Exterior w/Stone & Columns.

WHEATON | 4 BDR/2.2 BA | $549,900

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IMMACULATE EXECUTIVE RETREAT! Shows Like New Construction.

ST. CHARLES | 4 BDR/4.1 BA | $599,000

INCREDIBLE HOME - 9,000+ SQFT! 3 Season Rm, 8 Car Gar. ST. CHARLES | 5 BDR/5.1 BA | $1,275,000

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ABSOLUTELY CHARMING HOME! Huge kitchen w/SS appls open to family room w/fireplace. First floor in-law suite.

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$244,900

LARGER THAN IT LOOKS! Large kitchen open to the family rm. Large deck off the 3 season room.

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Oswego, IL

$390,000

A DOWNTOWN OSWEGO TRADITION! Turn-key business. Includes business, equipment, land & building. Income Opportunity Text P1061054 to 85377 for info & photos

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Dekalb $134,000

Dekalb $109,000

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DOUBLE CORNER LOT! POSSIBILITIES! UPGRADED TOWNHOME! 3 BDR/2 BA home w/hardwood Live in the upper & rent out the 2 BDR/2.5 BA. Main level hardwood, floors in living room & bedrooms. lower, in-law arrangement or to Living room open to dining & kitchen Remodeled master bath. Partially single family. Walk-out basement. Lower level family rm, bed/bath. New finished basement.

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ABSOLUTELY CHARMING! Freshly painted, mostly original hardwoods. Bright kitchen and separate dining area. New bath.

Fenced yard, 1.5 car garage.

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ON THE COVER Yorkville

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The Home Sits on Breath Taking Grounds That Are Fenced and Private. The In-Ground Hot Tub Cascades into A Heated 45’x20’, 10 Ft Deep Pool. Entertain on the Paver Patio with Pergola, Fireplace, Fire cdj3610@comcast.net Pit, Outdoor TV, Viking Gas Grill And Fridge. Heated 4 Car Garage.

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Completely Rehabbed

Batavia

$269,619

Hardwood flooring. Fully equipped SS kitchen with granite counter. Great loft area & master bath with soaking tub, walk-in closet. Lovely concrete patio.

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Walk To Downtown

St. Charles

$249,711

Updated ranch home has 1,500 sqft of finished space. Living room with floorto-ceiling fireplace. Family room french doors lead to patio. Full basement.

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Great Location

Bartlett

$289,955

Walk to elementary school. Kitchen with new granite. Open floor plan living & dining room with fireplace. New roof, extensive landscaping and patio. Full basement. Priced to sell.

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Magnificently Appointed Home

Wayne

$4,450,000

A remarkable collection of materials & chic sophistication. Two-story great room w/raised detail ceiling work & 4 atrium custom arches with a pub style bar. Chef’s dream kitchen.

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HINCKLEY

P885531

Huge Price Reduction, Gorgeous 6 bdrm, 5 ba w/amazing architectural details, in ground pool 630-584-7000 $399,900 09384795

Great Custom Home 5 bdrm, tons of upgrades, beautiful yard & gardens, 4 car gar 815-786-3200 $424,900 09642711

GENEVA

LELAND

P872346

Amazing home in pristine condition 4 bdrm, 2.1 ba Fisher Farms Villa tons of upgrades 630-584-7000 $349,900 09672307

AURORA

P872378

Great 4 bdrm, 2 ba home on the west side, full bsmt, 2 car gar, fenced yard 630-896-5000 $152,000 09715807

YORKVILLE

P872359

Move in ready, 4 bdrm, 2.1 ba, upgraded kit, fam rm w/gas fp, nice mstr suite 630-553-5060 $249,900 09713027

P872351

Great 4 bdrm, 3 ba 12 year old home. Large open liv rm, kit & din rm. fenced yard.

815-498-3377 $219,900 09663966

LAKE HOLIDAY

P872357

Unique 3 bdrm ranch w/full bsmt, cedar storage under stairs, handicap accessable 630-553-5060 $279,900 09711319

AURORA

P872317

Completley redone 3 bdrm, 1 ba, dream kit, new flring & carpet, plumbing & elec box 630-896-5000 $149,900 09717438

PLANO

P378343

The only 4 car gar in Lakewood, gourmet kit, open concept,4 bdrm, insulated gar 630-553-5060 $239,900 09716106

SAINT CHARLES

P378346

3 Acres! 3 bdrm, huge kit, enclosed front porch, din/fam rm, 3-4 stall barn 630-584-7000 $270,000 09655932

GENOA

P872385

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

New fam rm in lower level, fenced yard 815-498-3377 $195,900 09708521

MONTGOMERY

P872372

Move in ready with new paint & flring, 4 bdrm + loft, 2.1 ba, all bdrm w/walkin closet 630-554-8700 $249,900 09689145

AURORA

P872388

Charming all brick 3 bdrm in Aurora University area, hdwd flrs, arched entryways 630-896-5000 $214,999 09705014

OSWEGO

P378349

Huge Price Reduction, 3 Acres, 3 bdrm, full fin bsmt, barn w/stalls, fenced pasture 630-553- 5060 $364,900 09618953

SANDWICH

P872330

Priced to Sell! Charming 3 bdrm w/beautiful wood work & hardwood floors 815-498-3377 $128,900 09687333

P872354

3 bdrm Cape cod w/views of river from yard, 1st flr mstr, full walk out bsmt, det gar 630-554-8700 $219,900 09634955

BATAVIA

P378358

Great location, 3 bdrm, beautiful oak wood work, newer windows, extra deep lot 630-879-9555 $175,000 09699071

P872331 EARLVILLE

Location, location, location. Very nice 3 bdrm ranch home, liv rm w/fp many updates 815-786-3200 $174,900 09643980

SANDWICH

OSWEGO

P378364

Beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 full ba, full brick ranch, many updates completed, immaculate home 630-879-9555 $145,000 09716240

ELBURN

P872333

Located in the quaint town of Kaneville. 3 bdrm, 2.1 ba, open concept, spacious heated gar 630-466-4600 $229,900 09694020

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