Many upgrades offered by Ryland

Buy now and get more at Ryland Home communities throughout the Chicagoland suburbs. How much more? For a limited time, buyers receive a free gourmet kitchen, stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood flooring, family room fireplace and master bedroom luxury bath.

"In addition to an impressive list of free upgrades, now is a terrific time to buy," Robert Meyn, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes said.

"Family buyers who purchase now can be moved into a new home this summer when the kids are out of school and both move-up and first-time buyers can take advantage of the recently-lowered, ultra-affordable interest rates."

Ryland has 17 single-family and townhouse communities throughout the Chicagoland suburbs. Buyers can buy now and get more at the following communities:

• Beacon Pointe, Hoffman Estates. Single-family homes ranging from 2,624 to 3,293 square feet in size and base priced from $399,990 to $498,990. Call (847) 214-8493 for more information.

• Blackberry Crossing West, Montgomery. Single-family homes in two series ranging from 1,748 to 3,686 square feet in size and base priced from $225,990 to $320,990. Call (630) 894-3800 for more information.

• Bryn Mawr, Crystal Lake. Single-family homes ranging from 2,807 to 4,238 square feet in size and base priced from $363,990 to $449,990. Call (815) 477-3200 for more information.

• Cedar Grove, Elgin. Single-family homes ranging from 2,420 to 3,805 square feet in size and base priced from $346,990 to $404,990. Call (847) 697-2999 for more information. Also, townhouses are offered ranging from 1,764 to 2,185 square feet in size and base-priced from $234,990 to $257,990. Call (847) 608-5300 for more information.

• Emerald Bay, Round Lake. Townhouses ranging from 1,314 to 1,673 square feet in size and base-priced from $174,990 to $192,990. Call (847) 546-5700 for more information.

• Gilberts Town Center, Gilberts. Single-family homes in two series ranging from 2,154 to 4,223 square feet in size and base priced from $285,990 to $449,990. Call (847) 844-8800 for more information. Also, townhouses are offered ranging from 1,764 to 2,185 square feet in size and base-priced from $229,990 to $254,990. Call (847) 551-3399 for more information.

• Haverford Place, Hoffman Estates. Single-family, maintenance-free active adult living with homes ranging from 1,878 to 2,202 square feet in size and base-priced from $278,990 to $412,990. Call (847) 717-0800 for more information.

• Lancaster Falls, Volo. Single-family homes in two series ranging from 1,921 to 3,686 square feet in size and base priced from $259,990 to $389,990. Call (847) 201-1600 for more information.

• Lakewood Springs, Plano. Townhouses ranging from 1,314 to 1,673 square feet in size and base-priced from $148,990 to $168,990. Call (630) 552-0400 for more information.

• Lehigh Station, Aurora. Townhouses at 2,185 square feet in size and priced from $320,990. Call (630) 978-1650 for more information.

• Patriot Place, Bolingbrook. Maintenance-free villas ranging from 2,025 to 3,361 square feet in size and base-priced from $317,990 to $390,990. Call (630) 378-9444 for more information.

• Ponds of Stony Creek, Elgin. Single-family homes ranging from 2,807 to 4,336 square feet in size and base priced from $395,990 to $499,990. Call (847) 841-8440 for more information.

• Preston Pines, Crystal Lake. Townhouses ranging from 1,764 to 2,185 square feet in size and base-priced from $219,990 to $247,990. Call (815) 459-4902 for more information.

• Reserve of St. Charles, St. Charles. Single-family homes ranging from 2,436 to 4,336 square feet in size and base priced from $459,990 to $619,990. Call (630) 444-1570 for more information.

• Shadow Hill, Elgin. Single-family homes ranging from 2,420 to 4,336 square feet in size and base priced from $336,990 to $447,990. Call (847) 697-2999 for more information.

• Talamore, Huntley. Single-family homes in two series ranging from 2,235 to 4,229 square feet in size and base priced from $295,990 to $457,990. Call (847) 515-1166 for more information. Also, townhouses are offered ranging from 1,310 to 1,690 square feet in size and base-priced from $206,990 to $227,990. Call (847) 669-8888 for more information.

• Tuscan Woods, Elgin. Single-family homes ranging from 2,436 to 3,415 square feet in size and base priced from $329,990 to $445,990. Call (847) 717-0077 for more information.

The sales centers at all Ryland communities are open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Mondays when hours are noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays when hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about individual communities or the "Buy Now Get More Promotion" visit www.rylandehicago.com.