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GORGEOUS CONDO! 2 BD/2 BA Lrg kit w/granite, SS & brkfst bar. 9’ ceilings & Great room w/fp. Huge MSTR w/dbl sinks & corner whirlpool. Pella windows & doors.

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BRAND NEW ON CUL-DE-SAC! 3 BD/2 BA Great room w/wall of windows. KIT w/granite, desk & pantry. 1st flr laundry. 18X14 deck & sodded yard.

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SPLIT BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN! 3 BDR/2 BA Lshaped kit w/granite & pantry. Great room, 1st flr laundry & full basement. Master Suite w/WIC. Harlem Schools. Close to I-90 & State Park. $171,342

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SPECTACULAR GREAT ROOM! 3 BDR/2 BA Large dine-in kitchen w/granite & upgraded appliances.

Spacious sized rooms. Fully exposed, walk-out lower level. 6 panel doors & central air. $159,900

GREAT ROOM RANCH! 3 BD/2 BA Large dine-in kit w/granite. Huge MSTR suite w/walk-in closet. 1st floor laundry. Nickel lighting & 6 panel doors.

Sodded yard & deck. $114,900

ALL BRICK ZENTZ CONDO! 2 BDR/2 BA Formal LR & DR. Dine-in kit w/granite, oak, brkfst bar & pantry. MSTR w/priv ba & duo closets. Open stairwell to bsmnt. Low assoc dues. $109,900

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UNIQUE RIVER VIEW! 3 BD/2 BA Gorgeous town home. Bright & open flr plan. Kit w/granite. Large Master suite w/private BA. Near Bypass 20, airport & Klehm Arboretum. $99,900

GREAT VALUE! 3 BD/2 BA Formal DR & large kit w/granite & SS appls. 1st floor laundry w/washer & dryer included. Master suite w/walk-in closet & private bath. Harlem Schools. FHA approved. $85,900

FHA APPROVED! 2 BDR/2 BA Lower condo w/2 car attchd gar. Open floor plan w/great room. Kit has breakfast bar. Equipped w/all appls. Move-in ready. Low assoc dues. $84,000

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ROCKFORD ~ LIKE BRAND NEW! 3 BDR/2 BA Lge dine-in kit w/brkfst bar. Exposed LL w/custom bar. Fin bsmnt w/rec rm. Huge 2 tiered deck & fenced bkyrd. $116,900 888-497-03259

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ROCKFORD ~ BEAUTIFUL SHOWMANSHIP! 3BD/2 BA Cute & clean. Covered frnt prch. Bright kit & frml DR w/hrdwd. Tons of clsts & strg. LL rec room & office. $69,900 888-497-0329

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BELVIDERE ~ STAND ALONE CONDO! 3 BDR/3 BA Flr pln offers split bdrs, hearth rm, & 4 season rm. Hrdwd flrs. Completely fin exp LL. 2400 sf on 1st floor. $214,500 888-497-0329

ROCKTON ~ BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE VIEWS! 2 BDR/2 BA All Brick Zentz condo. Partially exp fin LL. Open flr plan w/vaulted ceilings. Kit w/brkfst bar. $154,500 888-497-0329

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CUSTOM BUILT CONDO! 3 BDR/3 BA Perfect condition w/hrdwd flrs & 1st flr laundry. Bright & open KIT has breakfast bar & SS appls. Fin basement w/rec-room, 3rd BDR & full BA. CALL CHARLIE 222-2392 MLS/ID:58825

TRULY A “WOW” CONDO! 2 BDR/2 BA Spacious KIT. 1st flr laundry. 2 sided fireplace & french doors to backyard w/green space beyond. MSTR suite has built-ins & private BA. CALL CHARLIE 222-2392 MLS/ID:63850

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BEAUTIFUL TREE LINED YARD! 3 BDR/2 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS Terrific open floor plan w/large bdrs. Partially finished exposed LL. Possible 4th bdr or in-law.

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ROCKTON ~ SPACIOUS W/EXPOSED LL! 3BDR/2.5 BA Quiet on Cul-De-Sac. Formal LR & DR. FR w/fp.

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ROCKFORD ~ GORGEOUS LANDSCAPING 3 BDR/3 BA 1+ Acres. Beautifully Maintained & Owned by Original Builder. $189,900 CALL DONNA 888-347-2909

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ROCKFORD ~ ALL BRICK BEAUTY! 4 BDR/3.5 BA Exposed, Open Floor Plan. Fin LL w/Media Room.

Priv Wooded Lot. 2% of Sale Price to Buyer for Closing Cost. $232,500 CALL PAM 888-804-5053

ROCKFORD ~ METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED! 3 BDR/1.5 BA Contemporary Home Near Park. 2 Fps, Atrium & 3 Car Tandem Gar. New Pella windows. $144,900 CALL SANDY 866-482-1756

CHERRY VALLEY ~ ON GOLF COURSE! 4 BDR/2.5 BA Only Home w/Privacy Fence. Brazilian Cherry Flrs & Cabs. Vol Ceilings & Off/Den. $299,900 CALL DONNA 888-347-2909

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WINNEBAGO ~ QUALITY BUILT! 4 BDR/3.5 BA Custom Designed Open Floor Plan. Lrg Kit w/SS Appls. Partially Exposed LL w/BDR & BA. New Roof. $168,000 CALL PAM 888-804-5053

ROSCOE ~ MOVE IN READY! 3 BDR/2 BA New Oak Hrdwd Flrs & Surround Sound in Great Room. Drywalled, Insulated & Heated Gar w/Epoxy Floor. $124,900 CALL SANDY 866-482-1756

ROCKFORD ~ OPEN FLOOR PLAN! 2 BDR/2 BA Like New Condo w/1st Flr Laundry.

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LOVES PARK ~ ENTERTAIN ON THE ROCK RIVER! 4 BDR/5 BA Million Dollar Views. Indoor Pool. Fabulous Floor Plan w/Most Rooms Facing River. 5300+ SF $855,000 CALL PAM 888-804-5053

POPLAR GROVE ~ GATED COMMUNITY! 3 BDR/2 BA Completely Updated Kitchen & Baths. Extra Tall Garage. Enjoy Golf, Fishing, Boating & Swimming! $105,000 CALL SANDY 866-482-1756

ROCKFORD ~ PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING! 3 BDR/3.5 BA Great Flr Plan w/Lrg Rooms. Mstr Ste w/Priv Deck. Sun Room Views of Wooded Park. $94,900 CALL DONNA 888-347-2909

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BELVIDERE ~ TANGLEWOOD ESTATES! Build Your Dream Home on a Very Private & Wooded Lot in Boone County. Not Builder Restricted! Lots Starting at $85,000. CALL PAM 888-804-5053

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ROCKFORD ~ CUTE COTTAGE IN ROLLING GREEN! 2 BDR/1 BA Hardwood Flrs & Crown Molding.

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CRYSTAL LAKE $150,000 Year round recreation on the private lake will be yours when you buy this 3BR home w/addl BR in bsmt. Large rooms,FR w/frpl.SHORT SALE Ask for Donna 847-829-0027 MLS/ID:07950167

ALGONQUIN $205,000 3BR home w/updated exterior & lots of room inside. Dramatic 2 story entry, FR w/frpl, partially finished bsmt, convenient location. Short Sale Ask for Gary 847-829-0027 MLS/ID:07949120

CARY $99,900 A great buy! Quick close possible! 3BR ranch on an oversized lot offers views of the Fox River. Needs some updating but boasts of many recent updates. Ask for Joe 847-829-0027 MLS/ID:07945706

CRYSTAL LAKE $149,625 Come see all this 2BR townhome has to offer. 2 story LR w/frpl & skylites,all appls, master suite w/sitting area & finished LL.Short Sale Ask for Gary 847-829-0027 MLS/ID:07908884

CARY $169,900 This is a fantastic buy! Quality constructed 4BR w/2335 sq.ft.of living area. Formal DR,1st flr den & laundry,FR w/frpl, bsmt.

Short Sale. Ask for Donna 847-829-0027 MLS/ID:07834049

MC HENRY $195,000 Roomy ranch w/3BRS,2 1/2 bths up + 3 addl BRS & bth in the finished bsmt,also featuring a lge bonus rm. In great condition! Short Sale Ask for Brian 847-829-0027 MLS/ID:07898561

MC HENRY $64,500 Unbelievable! 2BR, 1 1/2 bth Condo loaded with “news”; appls, furnace, water heater, kit cabinets & more. 1 car garage w/storage area. Ask for Shirley - 847/829-0027 MLS/ID:07815675

CRYSTAL LAKE $229,900 Gorgeous 3BR home loaded with value added details/features & located just steps from the lake. Gourmet kit,hdwd flrs,9’clngs,FR w/frpl. Ask for Gary 847-829-0027 MLS/ID:07895274

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PALATINE $494,900 Pizzazz is what it has! Kit w/42” cabnts, granite & island. Family rm w/FP, 1st flr office/5th bd option. Great yard w/paver patio. Close to train.

Ask for Steph 847/307-8391 MLS/ID:07952086

LAKE ZURICH $237,900 Pristine 3 bedrm home is upgraded to the MAX! Kit. w/granite c-tops & Bosh applc, hardwood flrs, crown mldgs, solid oak drs, skylights & more. Ask for Pat 847/307-8391 MLS/ID:07915241

INVERNESS $514,900 You’re sure to be impressed by the up-to-date kitchen, hardwd & marble flrs, lux. master bath, fin. bsmt & paver patio. This is a great value!

Ask for Michael Rein, Managing Broker MLS/ID:07856324

LAKE ZURICH $269,900 Prime homesite backing to quiet park! Vaulted & cathedral ceilings, lux. master bath & family rm w/raised hearth frplc! Ask for Michael Rein, Managing Broker 847/307-8391 MLS/ID:07891951

ISLAND LAKE $209,900 Backs to conservation area! Beautiful home offers family rm w/bay window & FP, formal living & dining rms plus a full bsmt. Fenced yard. Ask for Mary C. 847/307-8391 MLS/ID:07786895

WAUCONDA $185,500 Home is situated on scenic lagoon & offers many updates including concrete drive/sidewalk/stoop, windows, doors, roof, kit. cabnts & more. Fin. bmnt. Ask for Pete 847/307-8391 MLS/ID:07459131

MCHENRY $55,685 Spacious condo w/updated baths, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, all applcs & garage! Subject to FHA SHORT SALE approval. Ask for Michael Rein, Managing Broker 847/307-8391 MLS/ID:07757742

SCHAUMBURG $134,900 Second floor unit offers neutral decor, eat-in kit. w/new applcs, formal dining rm w/sliders to prvt deck, master w/prvt bath & in-unit lndry!

Ask for Steph 847/307-8391. MLS/ID:07854201

LAKE ZURICH $192,000 Perfect condition! 1st floor unit features SS applcs, 42” maple cabnts, lrg master suite w/lux bath. Private entrance. Assoc offers pool & clubhouse. Ask for Mary C. 847/307-8391 MLS/ID:07764483

ISLAND LAKE $110,000 APPROVED short sale. Expanded 4 bedrm ranch w/new master suite. Large dining & living rms.

Family rm w/wet bar. Lake views from deck! Ask for Dave or Kasia 847/307-8391 MLS/ID:07756022

ALGONQUIN $239,900 ENJOY THE VIEW of the Fox River from this townhome! Living rm w/2 story ceiling, mstr ste w/riverviews, 2 car gar & Eng. bsmt. Ask for Michael Rein, Managing Broker 847/307-8391 MLS/ID:07945774

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ROSCOE - CUSTOM BUILT RANCH! 3BDR/3BA Overlooks Ledges Golf Course on approx 2 Acres w/in-ground pool & deck. Great room w/hdwd flrs, fp & tons of windows. 1st flr lndry. 3 car gar. Roscoe/Honn Schools. $399,900 CALL MELISSA 815-623-6761 FA NT AS TIC RO SC OE VA LU E!

ROSCOE - IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED! 6BDR/5.5BA Neutral colors, new flring. Wall of windows overlooks bkyrd w/inground pool & fountain! 3 Separate living areas! 2 Kits, 1st flr laundry & 3 car gar! Roscoe & Hononegah Schools. $339,900 CALL MELISSA 815-623-6761 LO TS

ROSCOE ~ FABULOUS PROPERTY! 3 DR/2 BA Updated insde & out! New flrng & oak trim. Fab new kit. New siding, roof & windows. New patio & driveway. Second 2.5 det garage & storage shed. Mature trees & low maint. $187,900.00 CALL MELISSA 815-623-6761

ROSCOE - CEDAR & BRICK! 3+BDR/3.5BA Open flr plan.

All BDRs have WIC & private bath. GR w/fire place & wet bar. Sunroom, Bonus room, loft & volume ceilings. KIT w/island & oak cabs. Pool, irrig & sec systems. $299,900 CALL LORI 815-988-1764 VI EW

ROSCOE - PARK-LIKE SERENITY! 4BDR/3.5BA Cedar Cape Cod. GR w/brick fireplace. Hdwd on 1st flr. Eat-in KIT w/center Island, Snack Counter, pantry & Organizational Desk. Formal DR. WICs. 1st Flr Laundry. $299,900 CALL LORI 815-988-1764

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ROCKFORD ~ UPDATED THRU-OUT! 2 BDR/2 BA Hrdwd flrs. New kit flr, cabs, counters & micro. FP & new windows w/insulation. MSTR w/priv ba. Covered front porch.

Charming home w.character. $45,000 CALL LORI 815-988-1764

ROSCOE - ON NATURE’S DOORSTEP! 4BDR/3BA Private on wooded 1.90 Acres. 1st floor volume ceilings & hrdwd flrs. Lrg eat-in KIT is open to LR. Fin LL w/rec room & storage. Heated gar w/extra tall ceiling.

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CALL LORI 815-988-1764 $129,900

ROSCOE - FANTASTIC GOLF COURSE FRONTAGE 5BDR/3BA Spacious & move in ready! Living & Dining rooms, family room w/fp & rec room! Nice wooded lot + 2 additional wooded lots! Roscoe/Honn Schools. $249,900 CALL MELISSA 815-623-6761

ROSCOE ~ HUGE ON CUL-DE-SAC! 3 BDR/2.5 BA Oak flrng in kit & dining area. Cathedral ceilings & lrg lndry rm. Mature tress in park-like setting near Riverside Pk. HSA warranty. $159,900.00 CALL MELISSA 815-623-6761

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Text T362439 to 85377 ROCKFORD ~ LARGE LOT IN COUNTRY! 3 BDR/1 BA Neat, clean & well taken care of. Den & LR w/ bay window. Move-in ready. Low maintenance exterior. $69,900 Call Johanna 815-494-3185

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ROCKFORD ~ ALL BRICK! 3 BDR/1 BA Hardwood flrs & cedar closets throughout.

Large LR/DR combo. Fin LL w/rec room.

Fenced backyard sits on double lot. $56,900 Call Gary Blascoe 815-988-3466

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LOVES PARK ~ PICTURE PERFECT! 4 BDR/2 BA Spacious open flr plan w/hdwd flrs. 2 stry fp on wall of windows. Lrg kit w/42� cabs & SS. From DR & great room. $284,900 Call Kathy Jarvis 815-871-2151

ROCKTON ~ GREAT COUNTRY LOCATION! 2 BDR/1 BA Newer cabs, counters, hrdwd flrs & ceramic tile. Lrg lndry rm w/pantry.

Patio & deck on wooded lot. $104,900 Call Rick Johnson 815-494-8141

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Text T362560 to 85377 POPLAR GROVE ~ CUSTOM BUILT! 3 BDR/2 BA One-owner home. Fireplace in LR & sliders to huge deck in DR. Park-like bkyd w/lake access, club house & pool. $95,500 Call Shelly Shaw 815-985-5314

Text T362623 to 85377 ROSCOE ~ OVERLOOKS LEDGES 13TH GREEN! 4 BDR/3 BA Magnificent open floor plan. Hdwd flrs. MSTR w/spa-like bath. Fin LL, central vac & outbuilding. $299,900 Call Johanna 815-494-3185

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POPLAR GROVE ~ MOVE-IN READY! 3 BDR/1 BA Neat & clean. Ceramic floors in dine-in kitchen and foyer. LR & DR w/french doors to bkyd have pergo flrng. $55,900 Call Joe Nemetz 815-222-1915

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CALEDONIA ~ RETREAT-LIKE & CONTEMPORARY! 3 BDR/3 BA Nestled in 5+ acres of mature trees. Vol clngs & 2 bdrs w/lofts. Lrg kit, exp LL & 3 tier deck. $394,900 Call Rick Johnson 815-494-8141

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ROCKTON ~ QUIET ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD! 3 BDR/2 BA Perfect for first time buyer. Fireplace & deck in nice bkyd.

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Text T362674 to 85377 ROCKFORD ~ CUTE AS A BUTTON! 2 BDR/1.5 BA All brick & in good condition. Bright & cherry sun room. Large family room in lower level w/bonus room. $39,900 Call Dave Try 815-914-6290

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ROCKFORD ~ CAPE COD STYLE HOME! 4 DR/1 BA Maintenance-free exterior & fenced backyard. Some hardwood floors. Good location. Quick close possible. $62,900 Call Gary Blascoe 815-988-3466

Text T360611 to 85377 ROCKFORD ~ LARGE DOUBLE LOT! 4 BDR/2 BA 1500 SF MSTR w/WIC. LR w/FP. Fin LL w/FR, 4th BDR & 3rd bath roughed in. Nicely decorated & move-in ready. $157,000 Call Branda LaBuy 815-566-9047

Text T362636 to 85377 ROSCOE ~ ATTENTION BUILDERS! LAST Beautiful lot at end of cul-de-sac surrounded by upscale homes. Low tax rate. Prairie Hill & Honnegah schools. $75,000 Call Gary Blascoe 815-988-3466

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ROSCOE ~ UPGRADES GALORE! 3 BDR/3 BA Hrdwd flrs. French doors to 4 Season room w/great views. LL w/rec room, workshop & full bath. Sprinkler system. $149,500 Call Judy Williams 815-742-6484

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BELVIDERE ~ GORGEOUS CONDO IN GREAT LOCATION! 2 BDR/2 BA Short Sale. Preapproved list price by Lender. LL rec room. Easy access to shopping & I-90 highway. $67,000 Call Joe Nemtz 815-222-1915

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