WHAT A DEAL! Newer home priced like a short sale, but is NOT! Just priced to sell fast! Quick close possible. GRANITE counters, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Three levels of living areas. Main floor master bedroom and bath, spacious kitchen, dining room and living room and half bath. The lower level offers FAMILY ROOM w/fireplace, bedrm, full bath and office/bedroom. Walk out basement  Also for rent, rent w/option. Call Natalie Hartman  815.444.6790

Walk to the beach! Rent with the option to purchase. Three levels of living areas. Main floor master bedroom and bath, spacious kitchen with GRANITE counters, HARDWOOD FLOORS, dining room and living room and half bath. The lower level offers FAMILY ROOM w/fireplace, bedrm, full bath and office/bedroom. Walk out basement w/rough-in. Ask about seller financing. Also for sale.  Call Natalie Hartman  815.444.6790

SPACIOUS, LIGHT & BRIGHT SECOND FLOOR RANCH TOWNHOME WITH EXPANSIVE VIEWS OF CONSERVATION. VAULTED CEILINGS. CLOSE TO BIKE PATH, ROUTE 31, RESTAURANTS AND METRA. LARGE MASTER BEDROOM FEATURES 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS AND SITTING ROOM. ALL APPLIANCES STAY. SUPER CLEAN, NEUTRAL AND READY FOR YOUTODAY. HOW ABOUT A LEASE PURCHASE OPTION?WE'RE OPEN! CALL TYLER LEWKE  815.444.6790

SOUGHT AFTER RANDALL VILLAGE!! FIRST FLOOR UNIT... NO STAIRS FOR MOVING OR GROCERIES!! NEWLY INSTALLED OAK LAMINATE FLOORING AND CERAMIC TILES IN BATHS. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, GREAT LOCATION,VERY NICE UNIT, FITNESS CENTER, POOL, PARTY ROOM, STORAGE CLOSET RIGHT OFF OF BALCONY AREA.CLOSE TO SHOPPING AND I-90! PETS WELCOME IN THIS BUILDING! POSSIBLE LEASE W/OPTION TO BUY.

DON'T MISS THIS CHARMING COTTAGE SITUATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE LAKE ON A HUGE CORNER LOT!! INSIDE YOU'LL FIND TONS OF MODERN UPGRADES ALONG WITH GREAT ORIGINAL TOUCHES. OFFERING MORE ROOM THAN IT SEEMS, THERE IS PLENTY OF LIVING SPACE AND TONS OF STORAGE. A 4 CAR GARAGE W/ DUAL ENTRANCE &SIDE APRON PARKING OFFER TONS OF SPACE FOR YOUR BOATS, TOYS WORKSHOP. GREAT LOFT BEDROOM & SUNKEN FAMLY RM! COME SEE!! Call Matt Hayes 815.444.6790

This is a unbelievably cool place. Incredible views, clean architecture, glass walls, double sided fireplace, 2-die-4 conservation views from nearly every window.--- no window treatments ever needed here! totally great floor plan with lots of interesting space, NEW mechanicals, totally renovated, first floor master, interesting landscaping with paths, raised beds, etc -- WATER VIEW,and Crystal lake Schools! COOL!

STOP LOOKING!! This is the one! Pottery barn style, great location, & all amenities rolled into one! Your new place has style & space. 2 story living room, open loft (can be used as 3rd bedroom or office), shaded patio for outdoor entertaining, & new appliances. Located close to Randall Rd, restaurants, shopping, & gym. All this plus access to pool, park, & walking trails included! CLEAN, Pets ok, W/D, tons o parking  Call Matt Hayes 815.444.6790

WOW, STARBUCKY URBAN COOL TOWNHOUSE IN NEAR PERFECT CONDITION! END UNIT, TOTALLY MAINT FREE, GREAT FLOOR PLAN, GOOD SPACE, NICE OUTDOOR AREA, EASY TERMS FOR LEASE, LEASE PURCHASE, CONTRACT SALE, ETC! SELLERS / LANDLORDS LOVE IT HERE AND ARE MOVING TO SOMETHING BIGGER AS THEY GROW FAMILYPETS AND UNUSUAL CREDIT CONSIDERED, COME ON! CALL TYLER LEWKE  815.444.6790

RARE CHANCE TO OWN CL HISTORY ! GREAT OLD FARMHOUSE, WONDERFUL HISTORIC TRIM AND FIXTURES -- PERFECT LOCATION WALK TO TRAIN, STARBUCKS AND THE RAUE! CURRENTLY USED AS A 2 FLAT, LIVE IN ONE, RENT THE OTHER! STOP THROWING YOUR MONEY AWAY ON RENT! TOTAL VINTAGE CHARM--- COME HANG OUT IN THIS URBAN COOL PLACE! CALL TYLER LEWKE  815.444.6790

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.