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Woman's Day Gives Bad Real Estate Advice - 02/29/12 08:33 PM
I just came across an article called 10 Things Your Real Estate Agent Won't Tell You published on womansday.com. Ms. Sarah Stebbins, a free lance writer, seems to have cobbled together negative bits and pieces from other works, including the The Home Buying Kit For Dummies. I am disappointed that a respectable organization like Woman's Day would publish this inaccurate and misleading article.
Some of unpleasant and just plain offensive lines:
"An agent who wants to make a quick sale might not share information a buyer could find unappealing about the neighborhood, like an office building going up on the street, … (75 comments)

604 Alberosky Way, Tanglewood Hills, Batavia NEW LISTING - 02/26/12 11:42 AM
I just love this 5 true bedroom, 4 full bath home on the best street in Tanglewood Hills. The home features a family room, living room, dining room, den, sun room and absolutely beautiful kitchen on the main level. The walk-out lower level was recently finished and adds over 1000 sf of living space. On the second level, the master suite has a separate sitting room over-looking the natural area. There are 4 more true bedrooms with two jack and jill baths on the second level. Home backs to the beautiful Tanglewood Hills natural area with walking trails and play areas. … (5 comments)

Dear Listing Agent: Your Listing is in The Wrong Town - 02/21/12 07:27 AM
Dear Listing Agent: Hi there, I'm one of the 20,000 or so agents in the Chicagoland area. I list and sell homes in St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and Wayne. I have a new buyer who might like your listing in Mill Creek, Geneva. 

So why I am writing to you today? My buyer sent me a list of homes to see this weekend, as well as a description of a yellow house in a particular neighborhood they saw when they were out driving around. It couldn't find it in the mls so I drove over there to solve this mystery. I found … (88 comments)

28 Saratoga Ave Batavia IL - 02/15/12 11:30 AM
Beautiful new kitchen! Fully remodeled family room with heated hardwood floors, fireplace, built in cabinets, surround sound and crown molding and surround sound. Pretty covered patio and a large deck off the kitchen are great for entertaining. Beautiful backyard with mature easy care perennial gardens. Fresh paint in every room and neat clean bathrooms. Quiet neighborhood with a park and just minutes from Randall Road shopping and dining. Walk to Batavia High School.
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MILL CREEK MARKET REPORT FEBRUARY 14, 2012 - 02/14/12 10:45 PM
Mill Creek in Geneva IL is one of the most popular communities in the western suburbs of Chicago. Mill Creek encompasses over 650 acres and offers over 45% of open space, including over 125 acres of preserved wetlands and 195 acres of Geneva parks.
There is a community center with pool, two golf courses, two Geneva elementary schools  and two community churches located in Mill Creek. 
As of February 14, there have been 11 Closed sales in Mill Creek in 2012. There are 19 homes under contract ranging in price from $245,900 to $699,900. There are 39 Mill Creek Homes for Sale.
See complete report here.
Call me at (630)945-7035 … (3 comments)

Mill Creek Geneva IL Homes for Sale - 02/14/12 10:44 PM
MILL CREEK Geneva IL Homes for Sale Mill Creek in Geneva IL is one of the most popular communities in the western suburbs of Chicago. Mill Creek offers over 45% of open space including over 125 acres of preserved wetlands and 195 acres of Geneva parks. Home resale prices range from about $250,000 for maintenance-free row homes to over $1,000,000 for luxury golf course estates. Showing properties 1 - 10 of 63. See more MILL CREEK GENEVA. (all data current as of 2/14/2012)
$249,900 : 0N414 Dooley Drive, GENEVA 4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths Home size: 2,156 sq ft Lot size: 2,900 sq ft Year built: 2005 … (0 comments)

South Elgin IL Homes for Sale – St. Charles Schools - 02/12/12 11:47 PM
South Elgin Homes for Sale – St. Charles Schools South Elgin IL is a community of about 21,000 people located 45 miles west of Chicago and about 20 miles west of O’Hare airport. South Elgin IL is located on the west side of the beautiful Fox River. The beautiful parks and forest preserves in South Elgin and the Fox Valley are popular with walkers, runners, bikers and picnickers.
South Elgin is the home of the popular Thornwoodsubdivision, which offers a sports center with pools, tennis courts, a playground and recreation center. Single family homes in Thornwood sell from about $300,000 to $700,000. Children who live in Thornwood attend … (0 comments)

5 Warwick Ct, South Elgin St Charles Schools - 02/12/12 11:47 PM
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7N245 Scott Ave South Elgin - 02/12/12 11:46 PM
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3N121 SYLVAN DR, ST. CHARLES/CAMPTON HILLS - 02/07/12 02:04 AM
You won't find another home or setting like this!! Custom designed & built by Geneva Home Builders this is truly a gem. Situated on culdesac with over 1.7 wooded acres & pond. 1st floor master is 1 of 4 BRs. Sunroom & screened porch. Updated kitchen with SS and granite. Most of 1st floor is hardwood. 3 Fireplaces. Finished basement w/ bath. Additional bonus room on 2nd level. Fabulous trim. St. Charles Schools! … (7 comments)

30W680 Smith Rd, Wayne IL Updated! Under Contract - 02/07/12 01:56 AM
Custom home on 1 acre. Open floor plan with hardwood floors and great trim. Gourmet kitchen with ss appliances, granite, pantry, built-ins. Eating area with bow bay window. 2nd floor family room/playroom. 2nd floor laundry. 3rd floor office/playroom or 5th bedroom. Walkout basement with radiant heat and newer mechanicals. 3 car garage with over-sized doors. Minutes to St. Charles, I-90, I-88.



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33W627 Army Trail Road, Wayne - 02/07/12 01:52 AM
The 6 bedroom, 4.2 bath home sits on one of the loveliest properties in Wayne. The screened porch overlooks a gorgeous stone patio and the beautiful grounds. The property is zoned for horses, offers direct access to the Wayne-DuPage Hunt trail system and is not in a flood zone. Peaceful and private but just minutes from St. Charles for shopping and dining. … (0 comments)

Batavia IL Historic Homes for Sale - 02/03/12 09:33 AM
Batavia IL Historic Homes for Sale Batavia, IL is an excellent location for someone looking for a historic home for sale. Batavia IL is well-known as a family-friendly town located 35 miles west of Chicago.  Home to about 27,000 people, Batavia IL  is located right on the Fox River.
Batavia IL is known as the “Windmill City” after the windmill manufacturers located here in the late 1800s who manufactured 10,000s of windmills that were shipped across the Great Plains during America’s westward expansion. The Batavia City Hall has a number of restored windmills located in a park along the Fox River, it’s really amazing how large some of these windmills … (3 comments)

Geneva IL Historic Homes for Sale - 02/02/12 10:31 PM
Geneva IL Historic Homes for Sale Geneva IL is well known throughout the Midwest as a charming small town with great shopping, dining, and popular events like Swedish Days and Festival of the Vine. About 30,000 people make Geneva their home and many choose to live on the tree-lined streets surrounding the downtown area.
Geneva historic homes for sale includes everything from bungalows and cottagesto fancifully-styled Victorians and Italianates to statetly Georgians and fabulously remodeled farm houses.
To learn more about the history of Geneva you can visit the Geneva History Center at 115 South 3rd Street. Don’t forget to go to Grahams for the best chocolates in the midwest right down the … (3 comments)