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  • The Evergreen building, 77 S. Evergreen Ave., is one of several mid-rise condo buildings in downtown Arlington Heights.

    Condo living in downtown Arlington Heights Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Seven months ago, Cathy and Kevin Marrinan moved from their home in the Catskill Mountains to a condominium in downtown Arlington Heights to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. "I'm so happy here I can't believe it," Kevin Marrinan said of their home in the Evergreen building.

     
  • The decorated Cascade model recently opened at Cambridge Lakes in Pingree Grove.

    Cambridge Lakes opens Cascade model home Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
    DR Horton opens a new model, the Cascade, at Cambridge Lakes in Pingree Grove. The community offers residents a 30,000-square-foot rec center along with 360 acres of open space including wooded park areas and natural conservation areas.

     
  • The first family to buy a house on Carol Crest Drive in Sleepy Hollow Manor 46 years ago still lives on the block.

    Sleepy Hollow’s first neighborhood Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
    It’s no coincidence that Carol Yucuis lives on Carol Crest Drive in Sleepy Hollow Manor. Developer Floyd Falese named the street after her years ago when she and her husband Charles purchased the first lot on the block in the new subdivision.

     
  • These homes along Surrey Lane in Gaslight Terrace show the large lots and rolling hills for which the area is known.

    Gaslight Terrace is a hidden gem Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
    With rolling hills, wooded half-acre lots and spacious homes, the Gaslight Terrace subdivision in Algonquin offers a great place to settle and raise a family. “It’s the best kept secret in Algonquin,” said Sharon Gidley, real estate broker with RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest.

     
  • Homes in Klein Creek feature extensive exterior brickwork and a variety of architectural styles.

    Schools are a major draw for Klein Creek Jan 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    Twelve years ago, the excellent school district with award-winning Pleasant Hill School within walking distance attracted Mary and John Lamberts to the Klein Creek subdivision in Winfield. Joann Coghill, a school board member and co-owner of Keller Williams Premiere Properties, often sees firsthand the impact of the schools on real estate and enjoys talking about it.

     
  • These two-story homes on Emerald Drive are typical of those found along winding streets of the Emerald Hills subdivision in Streamwood.

    Emerald Hills in Streamwood offers move-up homes Jan 4, 2013 12:00 AM
    A convenient location, affordable homes and friendly environment make Emerald Hills a desirable place for homebuyers to settle and raise their families. Bongi Homes Corp. constructed homes with 1,600 to 2,730 square feet in this Streamwood subdivision in the late 1990s.

     
  • This row of townhouses in the at Shelburne Crossing neighborhood includes the Diversey model.

    Shelburne Crossing opens new model townhouse Dec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
    Shelburne Crossing is now showcasing the new Diversey model, part of the Uptown Series of townhouses, at its maintenance-free community in Winfield. With a scenic pond, gazebo and walking paths, the community by M/I Homes features residences with two-car garages accessed through motor courts in the rear of the buildings.

     
  • Inverness’ Muirfield neighborhood maintains a small-town atmosphere.

    Open space, schools a highlight in Inverness neighborhood Dec 14, 2012 12:00 AM
    Karen Goettsche's first transaction as a Realtor 24 years ago was the purchase of a lot in the Muirfield subdivision in Inverness as an investment for her and her husband Jerry. But on second thought: "Wouldn't it be fun to live here," she said.

     
  • These homes along Lusted Lane in Tanglewood Hills in Batavia are typical of the estate homes featured in the area.

    Tanglewood Hills in Batavia offers estate homes Dec 7, 2012 12:00 AM
    Set in the rolling hills of Batavia, Tanglewood Hills offers stunning estate homes surrounded by natural beauty — 100-year-old oak trees, a wildflower meadow and a beautiful stream that meanders through the property.

     
  • Creekside at Inverness Ridge is being built by Meritus Homes and its president, Brian Brunhofer.

    Homebuilder, buyers benefit from lower land prices Dec 1, 2012 12:00 AM
    Brian and Karen Brunhofer and their Deerfield-based Meritus Homes, founded in mid-2010, offers prospective buyers the benefits of experience and timing. Both spent 12 years working for Pulte-Del Webb, learning how to build homes the right way while also acquiring knowledge on how to sustain a business, even in difficult times.

     
  • There are about 200 houses in the Hampshire Prairie neighborhood in Hampshire. Many have views of farm fields that border town.

    Hampshire Prairie offers small town atmosphere Nov 30, 2012 12:00 AM
    Residents of Hampshire Prairie hear sounds of country life from their neat, tree-lined subdivision in Hampshire. Michelle and Scott Johnston moved to the subdivision 11 years ago from an older part of town. "We hear roosters crowing and can still see a farm and corn field out back," Michelle Johnston said.

     
  • As part of its downtown redevelopment efforts, the city of Northlake developed Wolf Ridge Condominiums.

    Developer kicks in free parking for buyers at Wolf Ridge Nov 23, 2012 12:00 AM
    Wolf Ridge Condominiums, developed by the city of Northlake, has two decorated units featured in our model profile. Buyers seeking an immediate-occupancy residence now can lock in financing with a 5-percent down payment and receive two free parking spaces valued at $9,500 at Wolf Ridge.

     
  • Some of the 94 houses in Elk Grove Village's Circle Bay Estates were semi-custom built in the 1980s.

    Circle Bay Estates near loads of recreation Nov 16, 2012 12:00 AM
    Twenty-three years ago, Sandy and Arnold Mueller moved to Circle Bay Estates, a subdivision of 94 homes built around the private Lake of Circle Bay in Elk Grove Village. “It was important for us to stay here because of our church, the schools, Pavilion (recreation center) and all the amenities that Elk Grove offers,” she said. The lake is a big selling point. People love the lake where they can walk, canoe, fish (catch and release) and ride paddle boats.

     
  • The luxury townhouses in Lake in the Forest feature artful landscaping and the look of single-family homes.

    Luxury townhouses overlook forest preserveNov 9, 2012 12:00 AM
    John and Carol Miller enjoy incredible views from their Lake in the Forest townhouse nestled next to 630 acres of lush forest preserve and sparkling lakes in the West Branch Forest Preserve. The beautiful setting and the home's spaciousness and quality construction attracted the couple to the community of 37 estate townhouses in Bartlett.

     
  • Friendship Park is located in the Renaissance neighborhood in Carol Stream.

    Neighborhood focus looks at Renaissance in Carol Stream Nov 2, 2012 12:00 AM
    Fourteen years ago, Shannon and Brian Murphy purchased a two-story home in the Renaissance subdivision where they've enjoy the family-oriented and kid-friendly neighborhood in Carol Stream. Renaissance is our featured Neighborhood of the Week.

     
  • The houses in Buffalo Grove’s Mirielle neighborhood were built by Town and Country Homes in the late 1990s.

    Mirielle subdivision in Buffalo Grove boasts great schools Oct 26, 2012 12:00 AM
    The desirable Mirielle subdivision in Buffalo Grove features unusual home designs, award-winning schools and a good location near transportation. “These homes have unique, contemporary, open floor plans rather than the traditional Colonials,” said Anne Kaplan, broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

     
  • The Naples model at the Savoy Club development in Burr Ridge.

    Pulte Homes opens Naples model at Savoy ClubOct 19, 2012 12:00 AM
    The Savoy Club presents a beautiful model home for visitors to tour at its new community, where homesites on cul-de-sacs back to wooded areas, ponds and open space. With a gatehouse at the entrance, The Savoy Club sits in the heart of Burr Ridge on 79th Street east of County Line Road and west of Wolf Road.

     
  • These homes are typical of the houses found in the Lake Claire Estates neighborhood of Prospect Heights.

    Neighborhood feature: Lake Claire Estates, Prospect Heights Oct 12, 2012 12:00 AM
    Bob and Kathy Korvas moved to Lake Claire Estates neighborhood in 1984. The couple bought a beautiful home in the Prospect heights neighborhood, which sits east of Wheeling Road and north of Camp McDonald Road, and they love living in the subdivision.

     
  • All homes in Villas at Fox Run in Plainfield feature an outdoor courtyard.

    Outdoor appeal is a major selling point for builders Sep 21, 2012 12:00 AM
    Whether it's sitting in a lounge chair on the patio or entertaining a crowd in your beautiful backyard kitchen, many homeowners want to enjoy scenic views and outdoor living. Today, many builders incorporate outdoor living spaces into their overall home design.

     
  • This 1859 Greek Revival home was once owned by James Lewis, an early mayor of St. Charles.

    Tri-Cities house tour to feature Greek Revival, Italianate styles Sep 16, 2012 12:00 AM
    Early Greeks and Romans were builders of masterpieces. Their work still inspires the architecture found in the great homes of today. This year, the treasures of the Tri-Cities house tour will focus on the splendid local examples of Greek Revival and Italianate design in homes, dating from 1850 to 1870.

     
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