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Spring represents hope and that is also something that the strengthened Chicago Cubs team is giving to fans in 2015.

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Design trends in time for spring Interior Designer Leeann Heininger takes you through the latest styles

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ook around you, at the drapes, the light fixtures, the colors in your home. Does the word drab come to mind? This spring may be the time for an interior makeover.

According to Leeann Heininger, owner of Fringe Home Design in Oak Park and a specialist in interior home design, the right fabrics, lighting and colors can do wonders to spruce up the interior of your home, and send the gloomy winter feel packing for good. Here’s Heininger’s take on current design trends:

Spring fabrics “We recently received the new Robert Allen Spring Collection. The books are bursting with bright and saturated colors, including spring grass, calypso blue, water, sun ray and coral reef, and a cheerful mix of pink and orange. Not only are the colors fresh and crisp, but the patterns are as well.

“There are beautifully printed florals, some with small scale patterns, but also

large dramatic designs. Florals, botanicals and anything organic are incredibly popular right now.

“They’ve taken the classic damask and modernized it by rescaling and recoloring it, which makes it the perfect ‘wow’ fabric to use in any room.”

“Stripes never go out of style. But the new colorations are unique and unexpected.

They’re shown with beautiful embroidery, beads, and metallic threads.

“The solid fabrics in the Robert Allen Spring Collection are bright and bold.

They’ve introduced an interesting textural component that gives them a unique twist.

“They also introduced a great new collection of Sunbrella fabrics. Indoor/outdoor fabrics have come a long way since they were first introduced. Originally, they felt a little like plastic and the patterns were simple and unexciting. Now, it’s difficult to tell the difference between indoor/outdoor fabrics and typical residential fabrics. Sunbrella fabrics are designed for exterior use, but more and more we use them for interior applications.

They’re perfect for families with kids and dogs—durable, colorfast, and wipe-able!”

Statement lighting “Light fixtures are no longer just functional components in a room. They have

important design elements in a room. spiring design elbecome truly awe-inspiring It’s important to make it eye-catching ements when done correctly. orrectly. Lighting m and uniquely your yours!” is a great way to customize tomize a room and create drama in a space. ace.

Fifty shades shade of blue “Chandeliers and pendants come in all sizes, small to large, ge, ““We are seeing a simple to extrava-revival of the color re gant. The hottest blue in many differtrends include filent shades. Tradilagree, ironwork, tionally, navy has reclaimed wood, always been and vintage bottles, remains a classic starburst designs color in interior and abstract casdesign. But now we cades of crystals. are a seeing spa blues, “We are also seeing ice ng ic blues and aquas a wide array of finthat are crisp and Rustic elegance: Homeowners are ishes on all types of playful. These colors encouraged to think outside the lighting—chandeliers, can be used successbox when selecting a light fixture pendants, sconces and fully in any room. lamps. Mixed metals We especially love to accentuate a room, including are all the rage, wood, cobalt blue mixed considering a wooden pendant coral and shells, chainwith ochre and ivory. chandelier. link, colored glass, and It’s a new twist on Photos courtesy of Fringe Home Design even precious stone. the navy and white “No matter what theme that has been your design style is there are many unique popular for years. It’s considered both conlight fixtures on the market. I always encour- temporary and fresh. age my clients to step outside their comfort “Blue is the most popular color in the zones and choose something unexpected. world and it plays a prominent role in all as“Lighting has become one of the most pects of interior design.”

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FINE DINING: The backyard can be turned into an extended kitchen and dining area, complete with pizza oven and pergola.

Photo courtesy of Conway Construction

Pave way for a patio Make the most of your outdoor space

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By LACEY SIKORA Contributing Reporter

t may seem like winter lasts half the year in Northern Illinois, but as we endure record breaking blizzards and endless polar vortexes it can be helpful to remember that spring and summer have to arrive at some point. For many homeowners in the near west suburbs, outdoor

space is prime real estate. Historic homes may not sit in the center of acres of land, but homeowners can make the best of what space they have. Area contractors have noted the ever-increasing popularity of outdoor living spaces as important amenities of home designs in both extravagant and simple homes.

Frank Calistro, of Old World Brick Paving, works with many clients in the area, and he sees in-

terest in elaborate outdoor spaces.

“People want to be outside more.

Everyone can be tied up to the internet inside, so I see a lot of people are turning to their yards to connect with neighbors and family.”

Calistro says it’s best to wait until the ground has completely thawed before beginning a patio project.

“Starting too early could result in a patio that quickly falls apart. Given current conditions in the Chicago area, I’m guessing that this year’s start date for work will be around mid-April, which is an improvement from last year’s early May.” A new trend in the industry is permeable pavers. Calistro says villages are pushing them and ac-

tually requiring the use of either permeable pavers for a patio or what used to be called a French drain system around a patio.

“It’s an either-or situation: either use permeable pavers for the entire project or install a drywall drain system. Permeable pavers are becoming a more popular choice for that reason.”

Calistro notes that the regulations are meant to prevent flooding issues, but can add to the bottom line for consumers. When not constrained by regulations, he says his clients are not choosing standard pavers as much as they used to.

“People are picking out artsy pavers. They are looking for warm stones, not utilitarian designs.

Homeowners are doing their research or seeing things they like on television,” he explains. “They look at their outdoor space as an extension of their home. Most clients today are looking to install an outdoor kitchen with a built-in grill, countertop and refrigeration.

“On the high-end designs we might see people putting running water in their outdoor kitchens and using the same high end appliances they use indoors like Wolf or Viking, but the average client can get

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a great space without doing that.”

In places like Oak Park, River Forest and suburbs with older homes, Calistro says he sees a lot of people looking to expand the use of smaller lots.

“People are turning a side driveway into patio space. It looks and functions like a patio but can be used as a driveway. It also saves a lot of space if the lot is small or if there are restrictions on how much of the lot can be paved.”

Brian Conway, of Conway Construction, works on projects for clients throughout the Chicago area, including some outdoor kitchen spaces in and around Oak Park.

One client, he says, wanted to create a family space for parties and day to day cooking. Conway and his crew designed a landscape plan that included ornamental trees to create a natural privacy screen from neighbors and a brick patio complete with curved walls for seating and use as planters. He also included a cedar pergola and blue stone patio with a pizza oven built into a wall.

Notes the homeowner, “We’ve had neighborhood parties, birthdays and weddings out there. It is a great gathering place with practically no maintenance.”

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Brighten up your living space for spring. Add some whimsy. Breathe in the fresh breeze.

1. Remind yourself of summer blooms on their way. Pillow from Bee Home & Garden, Oak Park 2. Add a dash of color. Whimsical vintage red leather footstool from Brown Elephant, Oak Park 3. Create a space that feels light as a butterfly. Bee Home & Garden, Oak Park 4. Green lotus tea light Holders for inside or outside. Bring the spring in. Ten Thousand Villages, Oak Park

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9. Green recycled wine glasses. Ten Thousand Villages, Oak Park 10. Rustic. With splash of color to brighten a room.

Divine Consign, Oak Park 11. Mossy Whimsy. Bee Home & Garden, Oak Park 12. Ewe and I and a glass of wine, have fun with your spring decor. Careful Peach, Oak Park

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5. Inlaid box - perfect for a pop of spring. Ten Thousand Villages, Oak Park 6. Local artist Paul Kenworthy crafts high quality modern, clean lines, wood furniture and interior installations. Add something to your home to last a lifetime. www. daedalwoodworking.com.

7. Local artist Bryan Northup of Biolume Glass recycles glass to make modern, bright colored lighting fixtures.

8. Vintage green glass adds a bright light of spring anywhere in your home. Put in a window to catch the spring sun rays. Animal Care League Second Chance Shop, Oak Park

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13. Red, transitional, three piece art by local artist Galen Garapolo.

Oak Park Art League for pricing and contact information 14. Not for spring puddles.Bring a dash of red to your walls. Three piece art by local artist Kathy Hirsch. Oak Park Art League for pricing and contact information

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15. I can hear the birds singing already. Color. Fun. Bring inside or out. Studio 8. Oak Park (newly opened this Fall on Garfield near the Mohr Facility) 16. These buggy inspired Fringe designed coasters have letters for all and the price is perfect! Divine Consign, Oak Park.

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17. Use local art for your spring fling party appetizers. This piece has a pattern on the bottom.

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22. Chicks outside or inside.

But love this little hen. Ten Thousand Villages, Oak Park.

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24. Mazel Tov! For Spring. Update Interiors, Oak Park

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18. Nothing says welcome spring more than the loving reminder of our furry friends. This regal pooch stands 2 ft tall.

The perfect entry way welcome. Careful Peach, Oak Park 19. Put mirrors near windows to reflect the spring sun into your home. A perfect tray for jewelry, tea lights, that special box. Bee Home & Garden, Oak Park.

21. Be sure you aren’t burning the midnight oil at both ends. And if you aren’t enjoying a glass of champagne to wind down after your spring gardening - this champagne inspired candle will do just the trick. Careful Peach, Oak Park

25. Studio 8 - refurbished furniture with a blue hue that feels fantastically sky worthy!

20. Honestly - nothing says new beginning more than a major house change. Refresh your floors ecologically. Get into Green Home Experts to check out their line of bamboo floors - modern, light, sustainable choices for your home.

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223. The perfect modern ttwist of color to br brighten your room.

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Behold in the backyard: An urban oasis Colorful koi fish live comfortably in a Japanese garden in Riverside

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n ancient practice of Asian peasants has become an increasingly popular pastime for Americans. More and more people are building ponds on their property and stocking them with colorful koi fish. This Japanese tradition calls for creating an ecosystem that combines flower and fauna into an urban oasis.

The local Mecca for koi-keeping is Brookfield, home to several members of the Midwest Pond and Koi Society. The society now has over 500 members. They meet monthly and host annual tours of their koi sanctuaries.

On the weekend of July 18-19, there will be a tour of ponds in Chicago. The following weekend, July 25-26, the tour will focus on the near west suburbs: Riverside, North Riverside, Berwyn and River Forest. The society distributes booklets and maps to groups and families for $15, so it doesn’t cost much to take a peek at these remarkable fish. For those who might want to spend more money

to become a “ponder,” the 23rd Annual Koi Show is scheduled for June 26-28, at the Darien Sportsplex.

Riverside resident, Ed Buck, will certainly participate in the tour and attend the koi show. In 1992, the former city kid took a shovel and started to dig in the backyard of his Des Plaines Avenue home. He didn’t know anything about koi but thought a pond adorned with water lilies was a great idea. He dug down about two to three feet.

“I didn’t know what I was doing,” Buck confessed, “I bought some landscape timbers to enclose it and used plastic tubs filled with rocks to filter the water.” Today, there are ready-made products for ponders but they were scarce back then. He enlarged and modified his water garden over the years. His three ponds are now over five feet deep and stocked with what Buck describes as, “Wonderful works of art that swim.”

Koi are a species of carp. Back when peasants were raising them, they also ate them. Then they found a way to breed them to bring out brilliant colors. Bloodlines were developed over the centuries to

Photo courtesy of Ed Buck

GARDENSCAPE: Riverside resident Ed Buck built an elaborate Japanese pond in his backyard, complete with colorful koi fish. produce fish that are celebrated for their color patterns. Some are even bred to be smooth, with no scales.

This breeding process has turned a once hardy fish into a delicate sensitive species. When raising koi, Buck found that, “Water is everything.”

He has two ponds, a large one containing 14,000 gallons of water and a small pond with 3,000 gallons. These ponds are fed by two bogs, planted with water lilies and lotuses. This natural filtration system keeps the ponds in pristine condition. He also installed pumps to keep the water circulating. “Water has rules,” Buck said, “Water has to move.”

Buck became educated about water quality by going to monthly meetings at the society. “I learned about a lot of local resources. I joined a community of people, who are kindred spirits. They value gardening and are lovers of nature.” Besides these informational and social gatherings, society members offer each other handson help. For example, Buck has a large hoop house, similar to a greenhouse, to keep his ponds icefree during the winter. “It was a communal effort,” Buck recalled, “Like an Amish barn-raising.”

Not that koi can’t survive a winter

under the ice. “They live under the ice quite comfortably,” Buck said, “But they have to have some open surface.” Many koi keepers allow their ponds to freeze over but cut a hole in the ice, or bubble air through the pond with pumps to provide oxygen. Spring is actually the toughest season for the koi. They are very sensitive to temperature fluctuations, which stress their immune systems.

Changing weather may be one danger the fish face, the other is predators. Because Buck has a “water hole” in his backyard, all kinds of critters are attracted. “If you build it, they will come,” Buck said of the ponds. “If you give raccoons a beach, they will feast.”

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By LACEY SIKORA Contributing Reporter

fter a tough winter with a lot of time spent indoors, homeowners are ready to get outside and enjoy warmer temperatures. With warmer temperatures comes the ability to tackle all those pesky home maintenance projects that were impossible to do when the mercury dipped below freezing. While the park and athletic fields may beckon, area contractors agree that it’s important to address any home maintenance issues that came up over the long winter season.

Up above Steve Johnsen, of Forest Park-based Chicago Roof and Gutter, says that it’s always a good idea to address problems when the weather is warm enough.

“Once you get past Thanksgiving, it can be dangerous to go up on a roof. The shingles become slick. If it’s truly an emergency, we can get up there, but it’s best to wait until it gets warmer.”

He says winter weather often brings to light existing problems in a house.

“When people defer roofing or gutter work, it might not manifest itself until after the snow and ice hit. The biggest problem on a roof is typically ice damming with the gutters. A lot of times, the downspouts freeze at the very bottom, so no other water can come down. The downspout turns into an icicle

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which creates an edge of ice on the roof.

That shelf of ice creates damming and if you don’t have ice and water shield under your shingles, you can start to see damage to the ceilings around the edges of your house.”

Johnsen notes that current codes in the west suburbs call for up to three feet of ice and water shield under roof shingles, but older roofs may not have the protection in place. He also says Oak Park and River Forest’s old housing stock can present a different gutter challenge.

“In a lot of newer homes, gutter brackets sit flat against the fascia, and you can get them on so tight you can almost stand on them. The older houses might have crown molding-like edges, not flat fascia, so you have to use a hanging brackets with a strap that sneaks under the shingles of the roof.

Even if these are tight originally, ice sliding on the roof can loosen them.”

Big ice sliding down can wreak havoc on gutters in the winter, and Johnsen says he already has several repair jobs lined up once the weather turns warmer. He recommends calling for roofing or gutter repairs as soon as it’s warm enough.

“In the spring everyone is so busy, and they wait until fall to call us because they want the work done before winter. You’ll get your best deal in spring and early summer.

When the days are longer, we can get a roof done in almost a day, but that same roof may take three days in the fall.”

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ELEGANT VICTORIAN. 4BRs, 2½BAs. Great fam rm. Expansive eatin kitchen leads to screened porch & desk. Too much to mention! x...... ...............................................................................................................$1,100,000 MOVE-IN & ENJOY! Lots of new in this 5+BR, 4BA beauty. MBR suite.

Finished bsmt. 3-car garage. Professionally lndscpd. Call to see! x ........ ................................................................................................................. $999,000 FANTASTIC RANCH w/open floor plan. 3 BRs, 2.2BAs. WBFP. Large MBR ste. 1st flr lndry. C/A. Att garage. x ....................................$749,000 ELEGANT CENTER ENTRANCE Colonial. 4BRs, 2½BAs. Oversized rooms filled w/natural light. WBFP. C/A. Owner wants offers! x............. ..................................................................................................................$745,000

FOrEST ParK REDUCED! DON’T MISS this handsome brick home 3 bedrooms & 2 baths with family room & more. Move right in. x ...................$349,000 CUTE 3 BR HOUSE. Updated kitchen, BAs, electric, new roof, A/C. On same block as St. Bernadine’s, so it’s a nice quiet street. x .....$280,000

OTHEr arEa HOMES ELMHURST. VERY ATTRACTIVE 5BR, 3½ BA HOME. Family rm, frplc, gourmet kitchen, home theater & MUCH, MUCH more! ...$759,000 LA GRANGE. IMPECCABLE FRENCH PROVINCIAL. Large living rm w/WBFP. 3 good sized BRs & solid closet spc. 1.1BAs. Wellmaintained. ..........................................................................................$419,000 LYONS. CAPE COD with 4BRs, 2BAs, large eat-in kitchen, bsmt w/wet bar. Charming home near Brookfield Zoo. .....................................$205,500 RIVERSIDE. LOVELY 3+1 Bedroom, 3 full bath brick home in convenient location. x ...................................................................$379,000 WESTERN SPRINGS. UNSURPASSED QUALITY thru-out.

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iNcOME OAK PARK. UPDATED PRAIRIE STYLE 2-flat. Hdwd flrs. 2 bedroom units. Living room’s have gas fireplace & built-in bookcases.

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CHARMING 1 BR condo with parking. Great Location on quiet block. Hdwd flrs & lots of closets. ........................................................................................$54,000 WELL-MAINTAINED END UNIT. 2BR, 1BA condo close to Hemingway District & transportation. Lots of closet space. Upd’d BA. ..............................................................................................................................$99,000 GREAT CHANCE to buy instead of renting. Low assessments include heat & parking. .........................................................................................................$72,500 IN THE HEART OF OP. Newer galley kitchen. Hdwd flrs. Open flr plan.

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WANT TO BE CLOSE to school, shopping, park & transportation? This is it! 4 BRs, 3.1 BAs townhouse. Open floor plan. Green space. x ............ ..................................................................................................................$729,500 GOOD-LOOKING 3 BR, 1.1 BA townhome with hdwd flrs, woodburning fireplace, updted kitchen & BAs, parking + a yard. Nice!$.......269,900 TREE-TOP UNIT w/beautiful views from balcony. 2BRs, 2BAs. Lrg MBR suite has 3 closets. C/A. Indoor pkg. ......................................$189,500

cOMMErciaL BERWYN. SPACE WITH CHARACTER. 26 ft of store front. High traffic exposure. Newer furnace, electric, flrs, BA. .........................$189,000

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rENTaLS cONdOMiNiuMS/TOwNHOuSES FOREST PARK. GORGEOUS 3BR, 3.1BA townhouse with an open flr plan. Great kitchen w/SS applncs, granite & maple. .............$2,200/mo FOREST PARK. BRIGHT, CLEAN 2BR 1st flr apartment in wellmaintained Victorian. Patio. Parking. Close to DTFP. ..................$1,275/mo

cOMMErciaL OAK PARK. FIVE OFFICE SPACES in lovely Art Deco bldg. 2 Elevators.

Entry handicap equipped. Tenants pay electric. Public pkg. Call! Rent ranges from ..................................................................................$2,616/mo to $898/mo OAK PARK. STORE FRONT/OFFICE SPACE. Close to two public bus routes. High foot traffic. Interior access to 400 sf basement. Freshly painted. Heat supplied. ........................................................................$1,250/mo OAK PARK. CLEAN 1ST FLOOR STORE FRONT office space. High foot traffic; adjacent to middle school, Pace bus. Tenant pays metered elec.

Heat supplied. ........................................................................................$1,500/mo OAK PARK. CHARMING & SUNNY STORE FRONT with 14’ ceiling on busy street. Tenant pays metered electric. Heat supplied. .....................................................................................................................$1,175/mo ELMWOOD PK. MIXED USE residential mid-rise tower offers office space on 1st flr. Entrance from street. Pkg. For more details call. ...................................................................................................................$1,950/mo WESTMONT. CLASSIC STORE FRONT/walk in office on busy main street. 2 blocks from Metra train. In-suite restrooms and kitchen. Great exposure...................................................................................................$1,525/mo

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Down below The top of your house might need some attention after a long winter, but so too might the ground beneath your feet. Contractor Bob Lee, of Robert E. Lee and Sons Concrete, Construction and Excavation, says that spring is a busy season for driveway, sidewalk and patio projects.

“In Oak Park and River Forest everyone has a deadline, whether it’s graduation, first communion or housewalk season. They want me to be the first one in so that they can get the landscaping finished and then enjoy the rest of the summer in their yards.”

While winter weather may have people dreaming of outdoor projects, Lee says its best to wait until the timing is right.

“Right now, you probably have 18 inches of

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frost in the ground. Everything needs to thaw before you can start a lot of projects. The freeze and thaw cycle of tough winters can eventually cause problems in aging concrete. Older patios, sidewalks or driveways might heave on one side or one section, making a tripping hazard.

A freeze can lift a slab up and cause it to settle so that it’s not level. Also, salt is not good for concrete and can cause pitting and other issues.”

Lee says that in a perfect world, work on sidewalks and driveways ends at Halloween.

“Concrete needs to cure 30 days before it can take a hard freeze without damage.”

He tells customers that April 1 is a good start date for most concrete projects, with the possibility of an earlier start if the weather is cooperating.

“I have several clients already lined up for the first week of work,” he says. “The good thing about concrete is that once done right, it lasts a long time. We’ve been around long enough that we’re now doing work for our original clients’ kids.”

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To keep his koi safe, Buck built the ponds with sharp drop-offs. This discourages most rodents. Otherwise, Buck enjoys the wildlife that flock to his yard. “We have had a fox come, deer, frogs. Ducks come but we shoo them away. In rural areas, otters and minks can wipe out a pond.”

Buck hasn’t lost a fish to a predator in two decades of koi-keeping. But he has suffered losses from other causes. “Every hobbyist has buried a fish in his backyard,” Buck said, which is why he doesn’t name his fish.

“I feel that if I name them, they die.” However, he does know each fish individually, including the two 20 year-olds. “I can tell right away if something is wrong with a fish. I’m constantly checking chemical levels and watching for changes in water quality.”

Koi are gregarious fish who like to hang out together and compete for food. Buck feeds them a brand of food called Kenzen.

During the summer, he feeds them daily and

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weekly during the winter, when their metabolism slows. Buck considers the koi to be pets and doesn’t care for tasteless jokes like, “What do you use for bait?” or “Let’s throw one on the grill.”

At his peak, Buck had 70 koi swimming in his ponds. “I re-homed many of them to create space. It’s easy to overstock.” He currently has 22 koi in the large ponds and six mixed fish in the small one. Koi can grow to be quite large, some are 36 inches long but they average about 18-20 inches. They can also be quite expensive, some costing thousands. Koi are flown in from Japan, where they are revered.

Each different color pattern of koi has a Japanese name.

Thanks to his “Contribution to the green scene,” Buck’s water garden has been designated a National Wildlife Certified Yard.

“It really boosts the ecology,” he said, “And I like being part of a cool movement.” He’s hoping the number of enthusiasts increases. Now that gardening centers are stocking pond equipment, beginners don’t have to improvise like he did. He encourages local residents to take the society’s tour. Where else can you see works of art that swim?

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ative thinking. On The Mood Factory’s website, themoodfactory.com, interested buyers can explore the moods associated with different colors and sign up for blog an changing your mood be posts or weekly newsletters regarding as simple as changing a light the connection between mood bulb? Kathryn Goetzand color. The website also alke likes to think so. lows interested buyers to delve President of Chicagomore deeply into the science bebased The Mood Fachind the products. tory, Goetzke launched Goetzke researched the effect her company in 2004 light has on moods and found to create products that can help that there are many studies on elevate the mood through the the psychological benefits of use of the senses. the sense of sight.

A native of Oak Park, Goetzke “Studies have shown that credits her father with sparking KATHRYN GOETZKE what you see can actually effect her interest in business. “My dad was a retail banker, and he CEO of The Mood Factory how you feel. A lot of the experience has to do with peoples’ was very influential to me. He was always interested in Walmart and how association of colors in nature,” she says. the company succeeded, so from an early “Hue matters, too. It can be hard to make a generalization because colors can vary by age, I was always interested in business.”

Goetzke graduated from college with a warmth or coolness. You also want to keep Bachelor of Arts in psychology and later in mind that there can be too much of a good earned an MBA in International Marketing. thing. If you do too much of something, you “I worked in marketing and advertising, can create the opposite effect of what you’re so I’ve kind of had all aspects of business looking for, so the small doses of color in the mood-lites keep that in check.” experience.”

Goetzke’s mood-enhancing bulbs have been A personal experience with depression led the OPRF High School graduate to cre- sold at Walmart, Linens & Things and Ace ate a non-profit organization: International Hardware stores. The line is currently ofFoundation for Research and Education on fered exclusively at over 1,800 Lowes stores Depression, www.ifred.org. The foundation throughout the country. Goetzke is working on is dedicated to encouraging research on de- expanding her product lines by moving into pression and reducing the stigma associated the scent business. Her line of organic scentbased products are hand made in Indiana, and with the disease.

Eleven years ago, Goetzke took her inter- her goal is to begin offering this line to retail est in depression and moods and combined outlets as well as spas in the near future. it with the entrepreneurial experience that she’d developed while working for companies such as American Express and 3M. As founder, president and CEO of The Mood Factory, she oversees marketing, sales and operations for a company dedicated to creating products that affect mood through use of the senses.

The Mood Factory’s first big hit was its line of Mood-lites: eight colored light bulbs, each specifically tied to a certain mood. The eight color-coded moods include tranquility, Serenity, passion, renewal, creativity, energy, happiness and sassy. Tranquility is a rich, soothing shade of blue. Sassy is a glowing pink color, while renewal is a softly energetic green. Serenity is a pale aqua color. A yellow hued bulb helps promote happiness, and red is linked to passion. Creativity is represented by the color purple. A bright Happy times: The Mood Factory’s orange color correlates with energy. yellow-hued bulb helps promote Each bulb color’s mood is spelled out in happiness, and is perfect for a baby’s the line’s marketing. For instance, purple’s room. creativity is said to encourage imagination The Mood Factory and ideas, sparking artistic feeling and cre-

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pring is here and with it arrives the busy season for real estate sales Many local homeowners are wondering if spring 2015 will be a good time to buy/sell a house. Having weathered the recent real estate recession, potential home buyers and sellers are hoping that the market’s turn for the better will stick. Local real estate experts have seen big changes in the past few years and remain readily optimistic.

Why spring?

John Lawrence, broker and owner of Weichert Realtors Nickel Group, says the tradition of the spring market heating up after a slow winter has been around for so long that no one really knows how it began. While winter weather might deter home shoppers, many are simply motivated in the spring by the school calendar.

“Mostly we have the perception

of spring being the time to list your house because people are getting prepared for closings in late May or early June so that they can either leave or enter a school district at the end of the school year.”

Statewide, the winter market showed an uptick in prices over the previous year. In January, the Illinois Realtors Association reported that home prices had climbed 3.7 percent.

While statewide home sales were down from the previous year, an increase in price can be seen as a beacon for a stabilizing market.

Okay, but why this spring?

Local real estate agents believe that market conditions make the spring of 2015 an ideal time to buy or sell a home. Michael Nowicki, of Oak Park’s Gloor Realty, says that financial interests point to this spring being the right time to buy a starter home or move up to the next level of home ownership.

“With interest rates hovering below four W percent, perce and the Federal Reserve talking rate hikes by year’s end, the 2015 spring market

Meatier market: Whether you’re you a first-time buyer or someone looking to upgrade, the llocal real estate market is expected to have a lot lo more homes for sale this spring.

Pictured: 1) 700 Block of Williams Street, River Forest, 2) 200 Block of S R Scoville, Oak Park, 3) 600 Block of Fair Oaks, Oak Park, 4) 1000 Block of N Marion, Oak Park.

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is setting up to be very active,” he says. “The buyers are out there, and we just need adequate inventory to help meet their needs.”

Lawrence agrees with Nowicki’s assessment, but it’s all a matter of competitive pricing.

“Things are definitely picking up to make this year busier than last year. If homes are prepared well and priced right, you’re going to see a lot of activity and possibly multiple offer situations.”

Entry level homes, particularly those in the $300,000 to $500,000 range in Oak Park, are predicted to move fast this spring. The condominium market in the village is already seeing some movement.

“For years, we had a glut of condo inventory,” says Lawrence. “That’s come down significantly in the past three years. There are still some deals out there, but not as many. In general, we’ve weeded through a lot of the distressed sales, short sales and foreclosures, which is helping prices appreciate in local markets.”

Lawrence notes that River Forest can expect higher end properties to move in the spring as $1 million and up sales are already showing some momentum.

In Forest Park, the demand may be outpacing the inventory,” he adds.

“If it’s priced right in Forest Park for its condition, it will sell quickly.”

Brian Brennan, of Riverside’s Burlington Realty, expects the spring market to flourish.

“There’s a lot more confidence in the real estate market in N. Riverside and Brookfield. There are more conventional sales and fewer short sales or foreclosures. Houses at the higher end may still sit a while, but the medium range house will move. Buyers are going to get good deals, and sellers will still get bang for their buck.”

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Both Nowicki and Lawrence stress the need to properly price a house for a quick sale, emphasizing the need to value a property based on its current condition.

While big changes may not be necessary to sell a home, there are steps a homeowner should take before placing their home on the market.

Nowicki recommends trying to look at your home with fresh eyes.

“It’s a bit cliché, but sellers need to look at their homes objectively, through the eyes of a potential buyer,” he explains. “Eliminate the everyday annoyances such as paint touch ups, patching minor cracks, or fixing a leaky faucet. Don’t pass your to-do list on to potential buyers. This will only cause them to make an offer that reflects the work that needs to be done. Addressing these issues will strengthen your position during negotiations and ultimately lead to a higher sales price.”

Once the snow melts, Lawrence says the place to start is with curb appeal.

“Make a great first impression. Get the outside all cleaned up and nicely landscaped. If we’re still dealing with snow and ice, make sure potential buyers can get into your house, so keep walkways clear.”

For the inside, Lawrence recommends taking simple actions.

“We all have too much stuff, so get ready to move before you list your house. Go through and make three piles: trash, donate and keep.

Make sure you do a deep cleaning, including your windows. Clean and de-clutter, and if you can, stage your house. You want to create the atmosphere and feeling in the house that potential buyers think they can live in.”

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A bright spot for your party cocktail. Flower Power coasters from Ten Thousand Villages.

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Planning, digging and building in Oak Park

here is a subtle sense of competition in the air. Anticipation before the race starts. The first one out of the gate is the 21-story glass and aluminum geometric tower at Lake and Forest in Oak Park.

The digging is complete with the retaining walls and foundations poured and the underground utilities in place. The colossal site, ringed by red mesh construction barriers and elevated construction trailers, unfortunately discourage gawkers and Saturday architects.

1 We can now see the pattern of columns, the parking ramp and the perimeter foundation walls.

The tower crane is active, swinging materials into place. The vertical work is commencing.

This is exciting. With Gensler as the architect, Golub and Co. and Wood Partners as developers and Tishman managing construction, the project is moving along to meet its 18-month construction schedule to be complete in spring 2016. I try to think back at how long this project has been active — years to secure approvals. This laborious and expensive process is a factor in attracting this kind of investment ($94 million) into Oak Park. This is something all the de3 4 2 partments and commissions are aware of as critical to improve on.

Across the street at 1000 Lake St., 1: Eastern view of the Lake and Forest site with the Grace Episcopal tower on Lake Street. 2: Iron workers erecting the forms and steel rebar rewe have a 9-story midrise, mixed- quired to form the basement walls. 3: This western view displays the retail space that will be available on Lake Street. 4: The tower crane, about use building in the planning stage. 1/3 the needed height to complete Lake and Forest.

The apartment and retail building is being planned by Urban Street Group LLC entrance. Finding a way to respond to the is the developer and John Schiess is the arThese projects signal unprecedented opwith RTKL as the architects. massive elevated tracks while being sympa- chitect. Paul Zimmerman, a development portunities for our village. No time in the Bob Burk, managing partner, has indicat- thetic to the turn-of-the-century grouping principal, reports that “foundations are in last 30 years have we seen such investment. ed that the initial plan will be re-evaluated in of buildings to the east is a challenge. The for permit, the site is secure and cleared and Each project is important to the financial terms of program and aesthetics. The origi- project has the opportunity to establish a six of the units are under contract.” This is and architectural health of the community. nal scheme was U-shaped in plan forming gateway to the downtown at Harlem Avenue. exciting news because the product is a new The projects are all of a type, containing a courtyard with a pool overlooking Austin At the Colt site, we have another residen- housing type, large, luxury empty-nester con- residential, retail and parking.

Gardens to the north. The plan took advan- tial-over-parking-over-retail project propos- dominums. This proves there is a demand in We must be vigilant not to drop the ball tage of the beautiful view and reduced the al. Andrew Stein, founder of Clark Street the market for “empty-nester housing.” and to hold the bar high as we shepherd shadows cast into the green. This site offers Development, indicated that they are conThe “Doughnut” scheme in the old YMCA these design ideas efficiently through the interesting opportunities, balancing and sidering planning to make the building 20 parking lot has received a foundation per- approval process — filling all the voids in completing the gateway to the Wright His- stories, twice the original height. This infill mit. John Schiess has indicated that “exca- our downtown with creative designs that toric District. At 1010 Lake St., the develop- site is the biggest of all the current proposals vation for footings and underground utili- are of quality materials and smart ideas ers intend to renovate this handsome 7-story and is appropriately located for a taller build- ties will start very soon.” Most of the car that are sympathetic to the planet. office building with new common spaces.

With all the projects underway, each deing. Due to its size and central location, it has parking has been relocated.

RTKL (Chicago) are the architects, with the potential to greatly enhance the central Finally, the SOHO residential project at sign should have something to say, elevating Lincoln Property Company as the devel- business district. It also has the danger of de- 1005 South Blvd. is completely framed and the value of the residences and challenging oper, for the South and Harlem project. stroying some existing areas, including the the two-tone brick is now being laid. It is the design thinking. I am very excited, yet The redevelopment agreement has been charming Arts & Crafts buildings on West- gratifying to see a new design that is sympa- guarded, with the new work underway and negotiated, completed and approved by the gate. Regardless the new buildings must be thetic to the context. The new townhouses the potential of projects that will have a provillage trustees. Lincoln, the Texas-based respectful to these gems. This could be one of mimic the beautiful turn-of-the-century found effect on Oak Park. company was founded in 1965 and is well the most sensitive “hot buttons” that must be houses in terms of scale, brick colors and Forest and Lake is leading the pack where known as a national property manager. The addressed along with the density. Selection the turreted corners on South Boulevard. we will see the challenging addition of one schematic plans appear to be very reason- of a great architect to realize a great urban This is the quality of work that knits the fab- floor being added every three days. able and rational. The long, narrow site is building will be the challenge. ric of Oak Park together. Though the buildGarret Eakin is a residential architect, a broken roughly in the middle with the main Maple and Chicago Condominiums has ings are not remarkable, they are respectful preservationist and adjunct professor at the entrance aligned with the train station been approved. Altierra Development Group of this charming village corner. Very good!

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3 BR, 3.1 BA .................................$349,000

3 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$394,500

4 BR, 2 BA .....................................$399,600

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4BR, 2BA .......................................$489,900

4 BR, 1.1 BA .................................$499,000

2 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$525,000

2+ BR, 2.1 BA ..............................$549,000

5 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$579,000

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3 BR, 1.2 BA ..................................$419,300 Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440

3 BR, 1.1 BA ..................................$439,800 Erica Cuneen • 708-220-2025

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4 BR, 4 BA .....................................$599,900

4 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$699,200

4 BR, 2.3 BA .................................$760,000

5 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$789,900

4 BR, 3.2 BA ..................................$869,000

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5 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$999,000

4 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$419,900

3 BR, 2.2 BA ..................................$494,000

3 BR, 2 BA .....................................$564,900

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4 BR, 3.1 BA .................................$699,000

4 BR, 3 BA .....................................$725,000

4 BR, 2.1 BA .................................$725,000

4 BR, 2.2 BA .................................$859,000

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5 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$970,000

4 BR, 2.2 BA ..................................$979,000

5 BR, 4.1 BA ..................................$995,000

5 BR, 2.1 BA ...............................$1,099,000

4 BR+1 bsmt, 4.1 BA .................$1,189,000

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4 BR, 4.1 BA ..............................$1,350,000

7 BR, 5.1 BA ...............................$1,385,000

5 BR, 2.3 BA ...............................$1,995,000

5 BR, 5.1 BA ...............................$1,999,000

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1185 S. Harvey Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gloor Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $204,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1039 Lathrop Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$262,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1146 Clarence Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gloor Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$284,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 717 S. Grove Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2 1004 Thomas Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3:30 3738 N. Octavia Ave, Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $305,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 7610 Harrison St, Forest Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$339,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3:30 626 Beloit Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $348,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 2606 Kensington Ave, Westchester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$374,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 134 N. Franklin Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $389,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 615 Circle Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gloor Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $419,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:45 742 Lathrop, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gloor Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$435,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 4848 Fesseneva Ln, Naperville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $449,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1222 N. Edmer Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $470,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1938 N. 75Th Ave, Elmwood Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gloor Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$479,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:30-1:30 1118 Paulina St, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $489,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 2 Park Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $494,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 158 N. Harvey Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gloor Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 275 Ashe Rd, Plano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 525 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 151 N. Lombard Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gloor Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $514,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 106 Ashland Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$539,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 711 N. William St, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $564,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1514 Bonnie Brae, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$575,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:30 527 N Ridgeland Ave , Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $585,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 175 N. Lombard, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gloor Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $669,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1219 Columbian Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $669,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 216 S. Humphrey Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beyond Properties Realty Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$699,200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1040 N. Elmwood Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $714,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 735 N. Monroe Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$725,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 543 Ashland Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$725,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1223 Franklin, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gloor Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$749,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 936 W. Chicago Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$789,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1134 N. East Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$835,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 807 N. Keystone Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $849,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 7829 W. Greenfield Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $859,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 332 N. Harvey Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $869,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 510 N. Monroe Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $970,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 824 N. Elmwood Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $985,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 946 N. Ashland Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,385,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

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7221 W. Division St. Unit 1, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 121 Pleasant St. Unit A, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1535 N. Forest Ave. Bldg 205, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Classic Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-3:30 7251 Randolph St. Unit C7, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $152,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2:30 1005 South Blvd. Unit 302, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gloor Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $164,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 142 N Cuyler Ave #1, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:30 426 S. Lombard Ave. Unit 206, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 340 S Maple #1B, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$229,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 721 Ontario 206, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gloor Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $549,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 Maple Place Showroom At 139 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park .Gloor Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$639,900-$895,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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1211 Cuyler Ave, Berwyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$229,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 411 S East Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 7748 Taylor St, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 120 Lake St. Unit D, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$349,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 101 N. Euclid Ave. Unit 11, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$539,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-3

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817 N. Harlem Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beyond Properties Realty Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

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April 8, 2015

Donna Barnhisel Dan Bogojevich Anne Brennan Karen Byrne Kevin Calkins Tom Carraher

MANAgINg BROKER/OWNERS Andy Gagliardo Tom Poulos

Pat Cesario Joe Cibula Don Citrano Julie Cliggett Alisa Coghill JoLyn Crawford

Maria Cullerton Karen Doty Julie Downey Kurt Fiedler Ramona Fox Chris Garvey

Lisa Grimes Matt Halper Dan Halperin Sharon Halperin Abby Hanrahan Mari Hans

Greer Haseman Greg Jaroszewski Vee Jaroszewski Joanne Kelly Michael Kinnare Sherree Krisco

Jack Lattner Susan Maienza Vince McFadden Charlotte Messina Colleen Navigato Rosa Pitassi

Bess Poulos Michael Roche Jenny Ruland Karin Ryan Laurel Saltzman Rob Sarvis

B29

Laurie Shapiro Tom Sullivan Debbie Watts George Wohlford Nancy Wohlford

735 mONrOE • rivEr FOrESt OPEN SUNdaY 1-3

711 William • rivEr FOrESt OPEN SUNdaY 1-3

134 FraNkliN • rivEr FOrESt OPEN SUNdaY 1-3

1222 EdmEr • Oak Park OPEN SUNdaY 1-3

N E W L I S T I N G EXPANDED BUNGALOW with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths.

Gorgeous kitchen remodeled in 2008 with top of the line appliances, cherry cabinets, granite counter tops. Family room and kitchen overlook yard with swimming pool. 600 square foot front porch, 2 fireplaces, 2nd floor laundry. ..... $725,000

N E W L I S T I N G PRAIRIE STYLE HOME in the heart of River Forest. Pristine 3BR + tandem with plenty of closet space & 2 updated baths.

Formal DR, great for entertaining. Updated eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters. Beautifully landscaped backyard with paver patio. .................... $564,900

N E W L I S T I N G MOVE IN CONDITION! Oak trim, BI media cabinet and oak floor in LR-DR. Oak kitchen, granite counters & SS appliances.

Large MBR with 2 closets and pine laminate floors. 2 full BAs on 2nd floor/bsmt. Basement has large rec room, office and laundry room. .............................................................$389,000

N E W L I S T I N G BEAUTIFUL OAK PARK BUNGALOW with 5 BRs, 2 BAs. First floor offers hdwd fls, natural wood trim, stained glass windows, kit w/ granite counters, SS appl, walk in pantry. Full finished LL has FR, gaming space, laundry plus a large office.

Two car garage plus two spaces. .............................. $470,000

RIVER FOREST HOMES

OPEN hOUSES • SUNdaY, aPril 12, 2015

A ONE OF A KIND HOME! Impeccable restoration of original home and fabulous addition. In-law suite overlooks private pools, hot tub, stone patio and deck, surrounded by lush prof landscaping. Gorgeous decor & architectural detail throughout, yet warmly welcoming. .................................................................................$4,500,000 THE JOSEPH BUTLER HOUSE is a celebration of architectural wonder & has been meticulously maintained, upgraded & expanded. Walnut paneled foyer welcomes you into the LR & SUN RM w/floor to ceiling stained glass. MBR has private balcony, office & en suite BA. ........................................................................$1,695,000 A TRUE MASTERPIECE! Stunning work throughout this home. A wine cellar and cigar humidor are on the lower level. Bedrooms are spacious. Bathrooms have been redone. All the Mechanics of the home are newer. Chefs kitchen has upscale appliances and a skylight. ..............................................................................$1,600,000 FABULOUS HOUSE includes a well planned new layout for a newly designed 10,000 sqft estate. Architect drawings being offered w/sale of property. Owner completed demo & removal of original interior improvements. Presently no rooms, house uninhabitable. ......................................................................................$1,400,000 RARELY AVAILABLE LAND. Build the house of your dreams on this extra large 125 X 200 foot lot. Great Southern exposure................................................$1,299,000 PERFECT BLEND OF MONDERN & VINTAGE! Classic 1930’s stately brick home with a seamless addition. High end kitchen & great room overlooking resort like back yard with an in-ground pool. Brand New Master Bath! All mechanics in the home have been upgraded. ...........................................................................$1,299,000 CLASSIC FRAME COLONIAL on oversized 106 X 174 lot. 4 plus bedroom, 4 ½ bath house on one of River Forest’s private blocks. Open kitchen overlooks custom deck and large back yard. First floor family room. Front private screened in porch. All large rooms. ......................................................................................................$1,189,000 FABULOUS BRICK GEORGIAN w/attached 2 car garage. Completely updated.

Large eat in kitchen. First floor family room. Hardwood. 5 large BRs. Finished basement rec room with wet bar. 3 Fireplaces. Fenced in back yard with large patio. A must see! ..........................................................................................................$1,099,000 CHARMING ELGLISH TUDOR w/4 BR & 4.1 BA. 1st FL offers en-suite BR, LR, & DR w/leaded glass doors opening into study. Kit w/Island. Huge FR with frpl. French Doors open to upper deck w/hot tub. Bsmt includes stone floor, wine room, bar, billiard room. 4 car attd garage.........................................................................$998,500 BURMA BUILT COLONIAL HOME with beautiful art glass doors, formal LR/ DR and large eat-in kitchen. Family room overlooks backyard, 4 nice sized bedrooms including a master suite on the 2nd floor, a large 3rd floor with 5th BR, full BA and kitchenette. 2 car attd garage. ..........................................................................$995,000

946 AshlAnd • RiveR FoRest oPen sUndAY 1-3

7829 GReenField • RiveR FoRest oPen sUndAY 1-3

NEO-PRAIRIE STYLE with generous room sizes. 5 BRs, plus a 2 BR guest or live in/nanny arrangement, 5 1/2 baths. Kitchen includes high end appliances, Rutt cherry cabinets and built-in hutches. Master suite tray ceilings with indirect lighting. 87 foot wide lot in the estate section. ..................................................................................................... $1,385,000

CLASSIC BRICK HOME with 4 BRs, 2.2 BAs has fabulous curb appeal.

Remodeled eat in kitchen with high end SS appliances and granite counters. Tons of character with hardwood floors and coved moldings.

All large room sizes. New windows. A must see!..................... $859,000

510 MonRoe • RiveR FoRest oPen sUndAY 1-3

807 KeYstone • RiveR FoRest oPen sUndAY 1-3

CENTER ENTRANCE BRICK COLONIAL with everything you want in the middle of town! 5 BRs, 3 1/2 BAs. Large eat in kitchen includes high end appliances, granite countertops. Fabulous first floor Fam Rm overlooks park like yard. Walk to schools, shopping and transportation. .........................................................................................................$970,000

AN ARCHITECTS DREAM! Spencer and Powers built around 1914.

Prairie influences throughout. Extra large LR and enormous eat-in kitchen. 5 BRs on the second floor. 1st floor office. Floor plan offers many options. Master BR has own private BA plus sitting room. Four car garage. .......................................................................................... $849,000

332 n hARveY • oAK PARK oPen sUndAY 1-3

936 ChiCAGo • oAK PARK oPen sUndAY 1-3

ELEGANT, SPACIOUS VICTORIAN was featured by The Historical Society of OP & RF in 2010, Hidden Gems in East OP. Home has been remodeled with all the modern amenities & retained its grand vintage details. 4 levels of living space, family room, private yard, 4 pking spcs. ........................................................................................................ $869,000

GREAT FAMILY HOME! 5 plus BRs, 3 ½ BA Victorian. Abundant charm throughout. Hardwood, coved moldings, hand carved beams, vaulted ceilings, skylights. Large eat in kitchen. First floor den or office.

Many options. Walk to schools, shops, transportation. ............$789,900

ELEGANT TOWNHOME with custom high end finishes. Foyer opens to LR and separate DR. Kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances and plenty of cabs for storage. Balcony off kitchen. 3 BRs; MBR with walk-in closet and gorgeous master BA. Attached 2.5 car garage. ........................................................................................................$494,000

SPACIOUS! Freshly painted 1BR condo in convenient location.

Private entrance. Garage parking, pets ok. Includes guest closet, storage, laundry and spacious area for entertaining. Beautiful natural woodwork and hardwood floors. Ready to move-in. .................................$105,000

2 PARK • RiveR FoRest oPen sUndAY 1-3

ELEGANTLY APPOINTED COLONIAL with formal LR w/frpl & separate DR. Gorgeous kitchen with marble counters, island, breakfast room. Large fam rm overlooking backyard with vaulted ceilings. 4 BRs/2BAs. Large rec room with office in basement. ....................................................................................................... $979,000

7221 W division Unit 1 RiveR FoRest • oPen sUndAY 2-4

BEAUTIFUL NEW ORLEANS INFLUENCED VICTORIAN offers an expansive & elegant LR & DR, formal library, 2ND FL walk out deck, eat-in kitchen that combines with fam rm, finished wood floors, 2MBR w/BAs, 3 addl BRs, 4 fireplaces, movie room. Perfect for family living! .............................................................. $959,000

GREAT RIVER FOREST LOCATION! Walk to everything from this lovely home.

Beautiful living room with fireplace leads to the screened porch. Fantastic 1st floor family room and kitchen offers open floor plan. Three spacious BRs upstairs. Full finished basement. ..............................................................................................$749,900 CHARM ABOUNDS in this classic River Forest Brick Colonial. First Floor offers Living Room, Sun Room, Formal Dining Room and Family Room. Second Floor has 5 Bedrooms plus an office! Walk up attic and full basement. ...........................$749,500 SOLID BRICK GEORGIAN! This home offers quality throughout. Some features include an open floor plan, LR w/fireplace, updated kitchen w/ss appliances, Fam Rm w/ French doors to patio/yard, king size MBR with 2 closets, new bath, finished bsmt w/ rec rm, gorgeous yard! ................................................................................. $577,000 CHARMING HOME on special block. Spacious home, light interior with 3 levels of living including finished LL with bath. High ceilings, updated kitchen/baths and all updated mechanicals, new windows. Beautiful yard, perennials with deck and Koi pond..................................................................................................................... $359,000

FOREST PARK HOMES

CHARMING BRICK HOME completely repainted, floors refinished, Large eat-in kitchen, full bath each floor, original doors, central air, newer electric, plumbing and windows. Upstairs has 3-room master suite-Beautiful, and 2nd bedroom. Big bright basement. large yard brick garage. ..................................................................$325,000 CHARACTER ABOUNDS in this oversized 2BR home. High ceilings, crown molding & HW floors highlight the spacious LR & DR. Updates in the oak cab kit w/SS appliances w/bk room overlooking yard, & 2 car garage. Spa bath w/large soaking tub & separate shower. ...................................................................................... $279,000 PLEASANT SURPRISES AWAIT in this 3BR/1.5BA brick home. Comfortable LR w/oak floors, formal dining room, huge kitchen which overlooks backyard.

Two separate rec room areas in the lower level plus a great home office. Expansion potential upstairs................................................................................................$272,500

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES/2 FLATS RIVER FOREST 2BR, 1.1 BA. Newer kitchen. ............................................... $189,900 RIVER FOREST 2BR, 1BA. Eat in kitchen. .................................................... $154,900 PRICE REDUCED RIVER FOREST 1BR, 1BA. ............................................$87,900 PRICE REDUCED OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA. ...................................................$117,000 FOREST PARK 1BR, 1.1BA. Fireplace. ........................................................... $195,000

For more listings & photos go to GagliardoRealty.com

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P R O P E R T Y

April 8, 2015

T R A N S F E R S

OP Gunderson district home sells for $620K

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from Jan. 1–Feb 28, 2015. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.

OAK PARK ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

174 N Ridgeland Ave

$1,087,500 Bogjevich Dan

Haneberg Barton Adam

1116 Linden Ave

$635,000

Rajagopal Bharathwaj

Kreiter Cari L

1110 N Grove Ave

$475,000

Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 0000000011366

Wittrock William T

530 N Taylor Ave

$470,000

Chapman Susan K

Abbott Susan C

1017 Mapleton Ave

$425,000

Malc Llc

Jenks Christopher

221 N Ridgeland Ave

$425,000

Dubsky Dawn L

Dubsky Kimberly Ann

825 N Taylor Ave

$289,000

Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 0000000007294

Youngblood Susan Russell

1126 Wisconsin Ave

$283,000

Harris Robert F Gdn

Lcmp Wisc Llc

1011 S Highland Ave

$269,000

Pleasant Carey A

Sanchez Anthony

1122 S Lombard Ave

$258,000

Lee Chay Tiam

Kolawole Jamie A Ii

650 S Harvey Ave

$250,000

Patten Janine Tr

Palikuca Branislav

427 S Scoville Ave 3N

$250,000

Horrigan Molly A

427-429 S Scoville Llc

937 Mapleton Ave

$250,000

Dawson Thomas K Tr

Dawson Thomas C

147 N Ridgeland Ave 2S

$222,500

Welsh Susan L

Nguyen Tuan Anh T

222 N Marion St 1C

$187,000

Baran Lisa

Qiu Wei

1041 Susan Collins Ln 101

$139,000

Hartoun Ashourina

Streeting Barbara J

211 N Marion St 2A

$139,000

Himes Eric

Camponovo Daniel J

1008 Washington Blvd 7

$51,000

Residential Recovery Cap Holdings 3 Llc

Williams Gwenn

106 Washington Blvd

Unknown

Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp

Bank Of New York Mellon

444 Washington Blvd 405

Unknown

Rapciak Zygmunt

Rapciak Maria

621 Wenonah Ave

Unknown

Herman Brian

Dahm Kristi A Tr

1124 S Lombard Ave

Unknown

Alexandre Michelle

Massoumi Fardad

534 Woodbine Ave

Unknown

Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp

Wells Fargo Bk

1014 N Lombard Ave

Unknown

Brown Damon S

Brown Damon S Tr

806 S Lombard Ave

Unknown

Toomey Michael W Tr

Toomey Michael W

400 N Maple Ave

Unknown

Skinkle Diane H

Skinkle Diane H Tr

237 S Maple Ave 2372

Unknown

Moore Robert M

Moore Robert M Tr

1212 Columbian Ave

Unknown

Endless Brian D

Endless Caroline Kanzler Tr

531 N Humphrey Ave

Unknown

Bernstein Allan

Bernstein Allan Tr

845 Carpenter Ave

Unknown

Marovitch Louis J

Marovitch Louis J Tr

1165 S Ridgeland Ave

Unknown

Johnson Jason

Johnson Jason Tr

1218 N Grove Ave

Unknown

Connor Lydia M Trust

Connor Raymond F Jr Trust

1007 N Lombard Ave

Unknown

Cotey Stephanie

1221 Linden Ave

Unknown

1100 Woodbine Ave

Unknown

806 Mapleton Ave 12 Division St

$620,000 642 S. Elmwood Ave., Oak Park 532 N Marion St

Unknown

Lomasney Laurie M

Lomasney Laurie Mcadams Tr

1227 Woodbine Ave

Unknown

Moore Reginald G

Moore Reginald Glen

819 Wesley Ave

Unknown

Hauch George

Hauch George Michael Tr

617 Clarence Ave

Unknown

Van Fossan Keith L

Cobaj Christopher

814 N East Ave

Unknown

Bolivar Luis

Bolivar Luis A Tr

629 Wisconsin Ave

$3,440,000 Leary Michael J

Dickens John

336 S Austin Blvd

$3,200,000 Oak Pk Inv Llc

Greenplan Van Buren Llc

344 N Kenilworth Ave

$972,500

Bennett-Braxton Deborah

Gilmore Carl

126 Clinton Ave

$820,000

Hughes Leigh Ann

126 Clinton Ave Title Holding Trust

642 S Elmwood Ave

$620,000

Brock Scott Tr

Newbill Mark P

816 Wisconsin Ave

$515,000

Carlin Andrew K

Goettel Bryan D

523 S East Ave

$455,000

Miller Christopher A

Gasch Torrey L

1221 Edmer Ave

$446,000

Gdmi Holdins Inc

Schiavone Nicholas A

1021 S East Ave

$430,000

Olbrich Michael F Tr

Huber Kristen Prescott

613 Wenonah Ave

$420,000

Day Yuliya V

Lamszus John W

1030 S Scoville Ave

$410,000

Mosteller Rand

Hall Amy E

1123 N Marion St

$400,000

Edwards Paul R

Straw Brian D

1029 N Taylor Ave

$380,000

Kutylo Anthony W

Kunkle Shad T

814 N Grove Ave

$375,000

Fannie Mae

Arcturus Cap Mgmt Llc

622 S Lyman Ave

$350,000

Lewisson Louise C

Bottigliero Michael

1164 S Kenilworth Ave

$338,000

Lotus Michael J

Kent Ethan

256 Iowa St

$309,000

Fannie Mae

Perez Christian

1114 Augusta St

$300,000

Atg Trust Co Tr 000000L007025

Mcdavid Derrel

224 S Maple Ave 44

$297,500

Meir Wendy M Koons

Mase Sheila A

1140 S Scoville Ave

$285,000

Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr Co Tr 0000000127960

Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 0000800235549

Cotey Matthew

531 N Lombard Ave

$280,000

Mcculloh Gale L

Nevitt Kathleen

Zaharakis Emelie Tr

Lambis Louis Jr

646 S Euclid Ave

$275,000

Capizzi Ronald L Tr

Simmons Thomas

Nimz Jeffrey E

Nimz Jeffrey

1015 S Harvey Ave

$275,000

Brady Peter M

Ferguson Nick

Unknown

Bell Anthony G

Lemke Sally H

425 Harvey Ave

$255,000

Tennon Christine W Tr

Gatto Rodolfo G

Unknown

Towns Susan Michelle

Towns Randall Lawrence

427 S Scoville Ave 2N

$230,000

Msall Anita M

427-429 S Scoville Llc

709 Hayes Ave

Unknown

Keating Philip J

Keating Philip James Tr

726 S Oak Park Ave

$225,000

Parkway B&t Co

Midwest Residential Llc

314 S Humphrey Ave

Unknown

Testore David J

Testore David J Tr

6549 North Ave

$223,000

Kaminski Dennis

Gray Marcella

717 Washington Blvd 2C

Unknown

Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp

U S Bk Trust

169 N Grove Ave 3B

$200,000

Lamontagna Greg

200 N Kenilworth Ave 2003

Unknown

Fannie Mae

Jkm Prop Inv & Mgmt Llc Series Marion

Mcnamee-Rosenberg Patricia A Tr

201 S Maple Ave 308

$194,000

Herekis Charles Y

Wunder Ronald T

928 Hayes Ave

Unknown

Beutler Kristen M

Beutler Kristen M

1117 N Lombard Ave

$175,000

Warakomski Romuald C Tr

1126 S Grove Ave

Unknown

Walicki Robert S

Walicki Robert S Tr

Kamco Real Estate Series Llc Keystone

1015 N Lombard Ave

Unknown

Heeman Elisabeth A

Heeman Elisabeth A

1025 Randolph St 306

$132,000

Horwitz Sharon

Chander Gayatri

P R O P E R T Y 220 N Oak Park Ave 2T

$120,000

Drysdale Jacqueline A

Jkm Prop Inv & Mgmt Llc

1185 S Highland Ave

$89,500

U S Bk

Erkoca Interiors Llc

1132 Gunderson Ave

$69,000

Malik Christopher

Premier Home Developers Inc

1132 Gunderson Ave

$69,000

Malik Michelle

T R A N S F E R S

April 8, 2015

B31

RIVER FOREST ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

Premier Home Developers Inc

1040 Monroe Ave

$727,000

Danckers Ulrich F

Tarara Samuel J

$580,000

Dussault William L E Tr

Anzen Prop Llc

1132 Gunderson Ave

$69,000

Strong Charles

Premier Home Developers Inc

7319 North Ave

1132 Gunderson Ave

$69,000

Strong Patrick

Premier Home Developers Inc

732 Ashland Ave

$307,000

Judicial Sales Corp

Right Resid Ii-Fund 2 Llc

$180,000

Sutherland Ian

Mahic Caroline

1132 Gunderson Ave

$69,000

Strong Rebecca

Premier Home Developers Inc

1122 N Harlem Ave

1132 Gunderson Ave

$69,000

Strong Anthony

Premier Home Developers Inc

1406 N Harlem Ave

$135,000

First Amer Bk Tr 0000000698486

Nisbet Thomas Michael

$50,000

Kurth Henry C Extr

Nisbet Thomas Michael

1132 Gunderson Ave

$69,000

Mueller Robert

Premier Home Developers Inc

1114 N Harlem Ave 1112G

1132 Gunderson Ave

$69,000

Benak Carol

Premier Home Developers Inc

7219 Oak Ave

Unknown

Noland Collette

Noland William

Unknown

Hoyt Mark S

Nicholas Nancy H

419 S East Ave 1A

$65,000

Judicial Sales Corp

Jb Real Estate Fund Llc Series 419

407 Ashland Ave 2J 1034 Keystone Ave

Unknown

Teiber Norman J

Teiber Norman J Tr

6739 North Ave

Unknown

Judicial Sales Corp

Delta Trading Co

1531 Monroe Ave 15411

Unknown

Ewert Edith L

Ewert Edith L Tr

646 S Euclid Ave

Unknown

Connolly Bonnie

Capizzi Ronald L Tr

534 Bonnie Brae Pl

Unknown

Judicial Sales Corp

Citimortgage Inc

646 S Euclid Ave

Unknown

Capizzi Ronald L

Capizzi Ronald L Tr

42 Franklin Ave

Unknown

Wu Kaijie

Li Hong

646 S Euclid Ave

Unknown

Capizzi John Sr

Capizzi Ronald L Tr

1407 Franklin Ave

Unknown

Scholvin John K

Scholvin John Tr

646 S Euclid Ave

Unknown

Mahoney Joan

Capizzi Ronald L Tr

1005 Bonnie Brae Pl 3F

Unknown

Amir-Mokri Mahvash

Amir-Mokri Mahvash Tr

814 S Oak Park Ave

Unknown

Management Southtown Properties Llc

Lbs Managment Llc Series 814-20

500 Thatcher Ave

Unknown

Connolly Mark M

Connolly Helene Tr

500 Thatcher Ave

Unknown

Connolly Mark M

Connolly Mark M Tr

1005 Bonnie Brae Pl 3G

Unknown

Amir-Mokri Mina

Amir-Mokri Mina Tr

411 Ashland Ave 1B

Unknown

Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 0000000129644

Mattucci Marion R

930 Ashland Ave

$2,000,000 Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 0000102436009

Avra Prop Fund Ii End User Llc

1030 Jackson Ave

$1,872,000 Irvin Jayne Tr

Basil Colette

922 Lathrop Ave

$950,000

Gleason Barbara A Tr

Timpone Brian

1201 Park Ave

$805,000

Stuart Sandra T Tr

Durham James L

25 Ashland Ave

$570,000

Harvey Chad E

Bailey Simone L

633 Franklin Ave MANY

$550,000

Griffith Robert C

Iwersen Anthony J

1005 Bonnie Brae Pl 4D

$455,000

Obrien Carol

Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 0000102436009

1101 N Humphrey Ave

Unknown

Lesniak John R

Lesniak John R

1132 Gunderson Ave

Unknown

Osuzik Tammy

Premier Home Developers Inc

1109 Clinton Ave

Unknown

Hess Patrick C

Hess Patrick C Tr

516 Carpenter Ave

Unknown

Duboyce Dana

Duboyce Dana

1116 Schneider Ave

Unknown

Skapars John

Skapars John

719 N Elmwood Ave

Unknown

Judicial Sales Corp

U S Bk

1005 Wesley Ave

Unknown

Thompson Melanie

Thompson Melenie

235 S Oak Park Ave

Unknown

Gee Douglas J

Gee Douglas J

863 S Grove Ave

Unknown

Wagner Becca

Wagner Becca R Tr

1137 S Lombard Ave

Unknown

Francis Robert

Francis Alicia

924 S Lombard Ave

Unknown

Garcia-Godos Javier A

Garcia-Godos Javier A Tr

7226 Quick Ave

$435,000

Thompson Kathleen M Extr

Santos Romulo

531 N Lombard Ave

Unknown

Catchings George C Jr

Mcculloh Gale

435 Williams St 610

$285,000

Jorgensen Karilyn Tr

Johnson John

531 N Lombard Ave

Unknown

Miller Dexter G Extr

Mcculloh Gale L

1535 Park Ave 403

$170,000

Cosentino Alice A

531 N Lombard Ave

Unknown

Mitchell Ruth

Mcculloh Gale

Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 0008002366691

531 N Lombard Ave

Unknown

Ervin Jerry

Ervin Claudell

1424 N Harlem Ave

$105,000

Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co

Mcnally James R

531 N Lombard Ave

Unknown

Catchings Karen

Mcculloh Gale

7206 Oak Ave 72062SE

$39,500

Mcshane John M

Dileo David

531 N Lombard Ave

Unknown

Catchings Vincent

Mcculloh Gale

1410 N Harlem Ave

Unknown

Judicial Sales Corp

Bank New York Mellon

531 N Lombard Ave

Unknown

Catching Barron

Mcculloh Gale

1443 Bonnie Brae Pl

Unknown

Hall John G

Hall John G

531 N Lombard Ave

Unknown

Campbell Denise

Mcculloh Gale

734 Bonnie Brae Pl

Unknown

Heidorn Donald G

Heidorn Donald G Tr

540 N Humphrey Ave

Unknown

Ross Callum F

Rowsell Donna M

618 Thatcher Ave

Unknown

Townsend Jenni Renee

Townsend Jenni Renee Tr

7041 North Ave

Unknown

Shanti Welcome Llc

7041 N Avenue Land Trust

1432 Bonnie Brae Pl

Unknown

Schroetter Ingrid B

Schroetter Ingrid B Tr

7039 North Ave

Unknown

Shanti Welcome Llc

7039 N Avenue Land Trust

407 Franklin Ave 4DS

Unknown

Judicial Sales Corp

Seaway B&t Co

179 N Ridgeland Ave

Unknown

Ota Geraldine Steeve

Ota Geraldine Tr

1150 S Highland Ave

Unknown

Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp

Wells Fargo Bk

811 Garfield St

Unknown

Scully Nancy Tr

Parrinello Frank A Tr

221 S Taylor Ave

Unknown

Edwards Steven C

Edwards Steven C Tr

612 S Lombard Ave

Unknown

Kirby Todd Tr

Moylan Martha

837 N Taylor Ave

Unknown

Housing & Urban Development

Wells Fargo Bk

317 S Harvey Ave

Unknown

Connelly John J

Elam Harold J

439 S Taylor Ave GARDENA

Unknown

Judicial Sales Corp

M&t Bk

815 Wisconsin Ave

Unknown

Zarbin Gail

Zarbin Gail Tr

1033 Ontario St 3FS

Unknown

Garcia Benito

Garcia Benito

2 Le Moyne Pky 3S

Unknown

Millennium Trust Co Trust

Equity Trust Co

647 S Humphrey Ave

Unknown

Hawkins Amy

Callice Corrine

820 Wenonah Ave

Unknown

State Bk Countryside Tr 0000000083042

State Bk Countryside Tr 143292

1033 N Euclid Ave

Unknown

Fisher Ward P

Fisher Ward P Tr

527 Belleforte Ave

Unknown

Mt Owns It Inc

527 Belleforte Llc

1153 S Lyman Ave

Unknown

Mungai Maria Ann

Mungai Maria A

$1, 872,000 1030 Jackson Avenue, River Forest

B32

April 8, 2015

Then...

...and now.

Your local face of real estate since 1933.

Open HOuse • sun. 1:30-3 101 n euclid unit 11

Oak Park

$539,900

Open HOuse • sun. 1-3 106 asHland

River Forest

$539,000

New and improved changes! Spectacular 3 bed, 3.1 bath corner unit with lower level recreation room and upper family room. Spacious layout, high ceilings, high-end kitchen and large deck for grilling. Large bedrooms and updated baths! Roof top deck, 2 car attached garage and driveway!

Patricia McGowan - ID# 08877813 708-697-5900

Charming 4 bed, 1.1 bath Colonial with formal living room, sun room, beautiful ornamental plaster, original oak beamed ceiling in DR, large breakfast room, hardwood floors, All New - Tear off roof, copper plumbing, high efficiency zoned HVAC, humidifier, A/C compressor, and more!

Susan DeMay – ID# 08848441 708-697-5900

new listing

new listing

Open HOuse • sun. 1-3 275 asHe rd

Plano

$499,000

Open HOuse • sun. 1-3 1134 n east ave

Oak Park

f e at u r e d l i s t i n g

$835,000

Enchanting 4 bed, 4.1 bath home on large wooded lot with winding Big Rock Creek running through.

Front prairie a canvas waiting to be turned into your garden. Hardwood floors, high ceilings and a floor plan that has a smooth flow. Walk out lower level great for entertaining with full bar and fireplace.

Cheryl Holtz - ID# 08626074 708-697-5900

Impressive 4 bed, 3 bath Prairie influenced home built in 2000. Awesome kitchen/family room combo with gas fireplace! Beautiful stainedglass. French doors lead to fenced yard, deck.

Master bath has whirlpool tub, double sinks and walk-in shower. Full basement with 9 foot ceiling.

Peggy Letchos - ID# 08818058 708.697-5900

Open HOuse • sun. 1-3 626 belOit

Open HOuse • sun. 12-2 3738 n Octavia ave

Oak Park

Oak Park

$450,000

Amazing original details in this 3 BR Van Bergen 1914 prairie masterpiece! Sunny, cozy porch makes great fam rm; wood-burning roman brick fireplace in LR, oak banded woodwork throughout. Den on first flr makes great office; kitchen with updated high-end appliances; yard w/paver patio and 3 car garage!

Mary Carlin – ID#08876184 708.697-5900

Open HOuse • sun. 12:30-2 717 s grOve

Oak Park

$299,000

Welcome to this spacious 5 bed, 2 bath home!

Bright living spaces and large bedrooms, this home has room to grow! Hardwood floors and original charm throughout! Walking distance to restaurants, shops, grocery stores, parks, Rehm pool, and public transportation.

Bobbi Eastman - ID# 08868998 708-697-5900

Oak Park

$414,900

Beautiful 4 bed, 1.1 bath home with granite kitchen, updated baths, newer windows, gleaming oak floors, and great closet space. Newer finished basement with tons of storage, laundry and separate room. Newer CAC, HW, furnace, soffits, facia and gutters. Updated electrical! Newer 2.5 car garage and cedar fence!

Patricia McGowan – ID# 08876847 708-697-5900

Open HOuse • sun. 1-3 1039 latHrOp

Forest Park

$267,000

Bright and sunny in this 2 bed, 1.1 bath Bungalow with enclosed front. Spacious eat in kitchen, semi finished bsmnt with 1/2 bath, office, 180 ft deep lot, (2007) High efficiency furnace and AC (2012) Water Heater (2011) Newer Windows (2003) BA upgrade (2009) and roof over master BR (2010).

Mary Ann Bednarke - ID# 08850327 708-697-5900

Forest Park

$348,000

Beautiful classic 3 bed, 1.1 bath brick 4-square in the heart of Forest Park. Pristine oak floors throughout, grand entry foyer and formal living room opens to large entertaining dining room. New high-end stainless appliances in kitchen, maple cabs and breakfast bar. Newer baths! MUD ROOM!!

Steve Scheuring - ID# 08852502 708-697-5900

Open HOuse • sun. 1-3 426 s lOmbard #206

Oak Park

$195,000

Spacious 3 bed, 2 bath condo that’s all updated, hardwood floors throughout, stainless and granite kitchen, loads of closet space & parking, 1 deeded and 1 rented. FHA approved building.

Catherine Simon-Vobornik - ID# 08582688 708.697-5900

Chicago

$305,000

Beautifully renovated 4 BR, 2 BA raised ranch with the updates you want. Stylish hardwood and ceramic floors, designer granite/stainless steel kitchen and spa-worthy baths! Like to entertain? Open floor plan, finished basement with custom-built bar and the above-ground, heated pool with wrap-around deck!

Courtney Ramirez - ID# 08872334 708-697-5900

Open HOuse • sun. 1-2:30 7251 randOlpH #c7

Forest Park

$152,000

Spacious 2 bed 1.1 baths condo with newer carpeting throughout. Updated baths with granite counter tops and travertine floors. Lots of closet space! Stainless steel appliances. Kitchen has separate eating area. Check out the roof top deck.

Mary Bednarke - ID# 08816952 708.697-5900

$1,650,000

Historic Landmark Charles Castle House with 5 bed, 4.1 baths on 4 finished levels! Mahogany trims, 4 fireplaces, cooks kitchen with adjoining family room, 4 room master suite, top of the line tile roof, copper gutters, updated plumbing and electric, front and back terrace on large corner lot in the heart of Oak Park’s estate section.

Catherine Simon-Vobornik - ID# 08865632 708.697-5900 Open HOuse • sun. 1-3 121 pleasant unit a

Oak Park

$149,000

Spacious 1 bed vintage condo with granite kitchen counters, maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar. In-unit laundry, hardwood floors throughout, central air, in-unit laundry, extra storage in basement and deeded parking space!

Susan DeMay - ID# 08764829 708.697-5900

new listing

Oak Park

$124,900

What a great 1 bedroom unit! Cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, marble bath, in unit laundry, great closet space, custom painted with crown molding, 2 AC units with remote. Gorgeous oak floors, huge separate dining room, enormous storage room in basement. Outstanding value!

Patricia McGowan - ID# 08878146 708-697-5900

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Heidi Rogers – Broker Associate “Heidi is very professional and motivated. She is a great listener and understands the client is in charge. I listed my property with “Buy Owner” and I didn’t get any traffic for 10 months. Heidi had the listing for 3 weeks and I received 2 offers. I should say “Thanks Heidi Rogers” instead of “Thanks Buy Owner”!”.

– Kem.

Ed Bellock – Broker Associate Ed has a long history with customer centric/sales roles. He is the consummate sales person and has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom and always deals with his connections in a professional way. If you have an opportunity to work with Ed, grab it – Rob W.

John Gasa – Broker Associate “This is the third time we have worked with John since we bought our first house in 1983, 27 years ago! You could not ask for anyone better! John is always there, always ready to help, thinking of things we might not have considered. He is just outstanding!”

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