It’s easy to fall in love with this gorgeous 3BR/2.1BA Traditional home sited on a lushly landscaped, fenced lot in the popular Savannah subdivision.  Located just minutes from shopping and major highway access, plus Batavia schools make this the perfect location.  Step inside to find an inviting living room and dining room area with crown molding and arched opening into the kitchen.  Prepare any sized meal with ease in the roomy eat-in kitchen boasting hardwood flooring, breakfast bar and sliding glass door to the deck.  This area opens onto the family room with splendid backyard views and is wired for sound.  You’ll also find a roomy den with chair rail.  Completing the main level is the laundry room with built-in wire shelving and door to the garage, plus a powder room with hardwood flooring.  Upstairs, bedroom sizes are generous and include the master suite with walk-in closet and private bath.  All three of the bedrooms provide the comfort and convenience of lighted paddle fans.  The living space continues in the finished basement with rec room that’s also wired for sound.   Perfect for entertaining and relaxing, the backyard of this home is a site to behold!  Unwind on the large deck offering built-in bench seating and pergola with lighted paddle fan.  Let the fun spill out onto the beautiful brick paver patio.  The kids will have plenty of room to play in the large fenced yard.  With all this home has to offer, it will be hard to find a better bargain!

For more information call The Kombrink Team at 630-262-4321 or take a tour now at www.2981Savannah.com

Stop paying rent and enjoy the convenience and security of townhome living!  This maintenance-free 2BR/2BA home offers plenty of room and is in move-in condition.  Pride of ownership shows in this open and flowing floor plan.  The private covered entrance leads into the foyer with door to the 2-car garage with keypad entry.  The large and inviting living room is the perfect place to catch up with friends and family and offers a vaulted ceiling.  You’ll enjoy those special meals in the adjacent dining room.  Boasting plenty of cabinet and counter space, the kitchen provides ceramic tile flooring, 42″ cabinetry, a breakfast bar and closet pantry.  Perfect for entertaining and relaxing, the spacious family room boasts surround sound wiring and door to the private balcony.  Glorious views of the landscaped common area await you on the balcony with plenty of room for grilling or just plain lounging.  The master suite comes complete with walk-in closet and private bath with double-bowl vanity, whirlpool tub and linen closet.  Both bedrooms feature the comfort and convenience of lighted paddle fans.  If you’re looking to start building equity in the American Dream, you won’t find a better place to begin!

For more information call The Kombrink Team at 630-262-4321 or take a tour now at www.2536GolfRidge.com

Enjoy the good life in this custom built executive home sited on a professionally landscaped cul-de-sac lot just minutes from shopping, parks, transportation and more!  Prepare to fall in love from the moment you pull up.  Impressive archways and columns greet you at the front porch.  Step inside to find a soaring two story foyer with hardwood flooring and wall of windows.  The grand two story living room provides ample space to sit and catch up with friends and family.  Doors lead out to the maintenance-free Trex balcony, a perfect place for entertaining and relaxing.  Bring out your inner-chef in the gourmet kitchen with solid surface counters, 42″ cabinetry with crown, custom tile backsplash and bayed eating area.  This space opens to the large family room boasting a cozy gas log fireplace and door to 2nd deck.  You’ll also find a 1st floor master suite complete with volume ceiling, paddle fan and luxury bath.  Unwind in the spa-like master bath complete with vaulted ceiling, double bowl vanity, whirlpool tub, separate shower and His & Her walk-in closets.  Rounding out the main level is a powder room with pedestal sink and the laundry room with tile flooring & built-in cabinetry.  Upstairs, there are 4 additional bedrooms each with walk-in closet and bedroom 2 offers a bonus room.  The finished lower level adds even more living space and boasts an exercise area, rec room with bar, home theater and full bath.  With over 4,500 square feet of living space in this prime location, what’s not to like?

For more information call The Kombrink Team at 630-262-4321 or take a tour now at www.ChaucerCt.com

Own a piece of the good life here in this 3,750 square foot 4BR/4BA two story sited on one of the best lots in River Run!  Impressive curb appeal is provided by the stone & HardiPlank exterior and lush mature landscaping.  Step inside the soaring 2-story foyer with guest closet & chandelier.  The inviting living room offers an octagonal tray ceiling, built-in bookcases, French doors with transom and detailed trim which carries throughout the home.  Dine like nobility in the formal dining room with tray ceiling & columns.  Perfect for entertaining & relaxing, the vaulted family room boasts a built-in entertainment center, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, bay window and skylight for plenty of natural light.  Bring out your inner-chef in the gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite counters, center island with cooktop & breakfast bar, planning desk & more.  The adjacent sunroom is the perfect place to curl up with a good book and enjoy the serene backyard views.  Completing the main level is a den, full bath and huge laundry with tile flooring, utility sink, built-in cabinetry with crown & linen closet.  Upstairs, bedroom sizes are more than generous and include the master suite with tray ceiling, lighted paddle fan and His & Her walk-in closets.  The spa-like master bath offers a vaulted ceiling with skylight, double bowl vanity, whirlpool tub with tile surround, separate shower & separate water closet.  Bedroom 2 comes complete with a private bath while bedrooms 3 & 4 share a Jack & Jill style bath.  All of the bedrooms provide the convenience of walk-in closets.  There’s even a full unfinished basement offering unlimited potential.  This home just keeps getting better as you step outside to the large brick paver patio complete with landscaping lights, plenty of yard space and views of the natural prairie.  This home includes a River Run Club Equity membership and is in the Neuqua Valley High School boundaries.  This home offers an excellent location, gorgeous lot and all of the amenities you expect & deserve!

For more information call The Kombrink Team at 630-262-4321 or take a tour now at www.4223Colton.com

Pride of ownership shows in this updated 3BR/2BA brick & Hardi Board ranch home nestled on a wooded fenced lot with stunning views.  The impressive curb appeal includes mature landscaping, circular drive and 2-car side load garage.  There are many green products including 2×6 construction, double-insulated Anderson windows, R38 insulation in the attic, high efficiency mechanicals, exhaust fan and new fireproof “green” siding.  All of these environmentally-conscious improvements add up to big utility savings for you!  Inside you’ll find an inviting foyer with hardwood flooring & crown molding.  Perfect for entertaining and relaxing, the octagonal sunken living room boasts a vaulted beamed ceiling complete with skylight for plenty of natural light.  There’s even a cozy stone fireplace with gas logs.  Prepare any size meal with ease in the large eat-in kitchen that includes a center island with breakfast bar, granite counters, 42″ cabinetry and lighted paddle fan.  You’ll also find a formal dining room and family room with hardwood flooring.  Unwind at the end of a long day in the master suite with tray ceiling, His & Her walk-in closets and luxury bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower and skylight.  All bedrooms boast walk-in closets and the comfort and convenience of lighted paddle fans.  The laundry room offers tile flooring, utility sink and built-in cabinetry & counters.  There’s also a full unfinished basement with rough-in for a third full bath.  The fenced backyard is the perfect spot to take in the beauty of nature with a large wraparound deck, glorious gardens and pleasing views.  Come enjoy your piece of the good life!

For more information call The Kombrink Team at 630-262-4321 or take a tour now at www.68Briargate.com

Exquisitely maintained two story on huge fenced lot!  Hardwood flooring, woodburning fireplace, loads of cabinet & counter space.  Huge master with jacuzzi tub, separate shower and tile floor.  9′ ceilings & 1st floor laundry.  Full basement & extra storage space in garage.

For more information call The Kombrink Team at 630-262-4321.

There’s plenty of room in this sprawling 4BR/2.1BA brick French Provincial on 1.3 beautiful acres!  Live the good life here with over 3,250 square feet of living space.  Boasting outstanding curb appeal with lush mature landscaping, new perennial gardens, stamped concrete walkway and covered front porch this home is sure to impress.  Step inside to find an inviting living room with bowed window & formal dining room.  Bring out your inner-chef in the gorgeous kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, planning desk and bayed eating area.  Perfect for entertaining and relaxing, the family room provides a stone floor-to-ceiling gas log fireplace and bowed window with breathtaking backyard views.  Upstairs, bedroom sizes are generous and include the master suite with walk-in closet and private bath.  All of the bedrooms come complete with walk-in closets.  Convenience is key here with both a 2nd floor laundry and basement laundry complete with utility sink.  This home is worry-free with a new roof, garage doors, chimney, updated baths and newer family room carpet, appliances and light fixtures.  Combine all of this with an excellent location close to the Fox River, bike & walking trails and downtown and it’s hard to pass this one up!

For more information call The Kombrink Team at 630-262-4321 or take a tour online at www.36W125IndianMound.com

There’s plenty of room for the whole family in this light & bright 4BR/3BA cedar two story sited on a large landscaped fenced lot!  Located in the popular Fox Mill subdivision offering a community clubhouse, pool, parks & trails, just minutes from town.  Step inside to find a two story foyer with hardwood flooring that carries through most of the home.  Catch up with friends and family in the inviting living room.  Enjoy special meals in the formal dining room complete with tray ceiling, crown & chair rail.  The large eat-in kitchen offers solid surface counters & backsplash, a center island with breakfast bar and sliding glass door to the large backyard patio.  This area opens onto the spacious family room.  Perfect for entertaining & relaxing you’ll enjoy the comfort and convenience of a lighted paddle fan and brick raised hearth fireplace.  Rounding out the main level is a den, laundry room and full bath.  Upstairs, bedroom sizes are generous and include the master suite complete with His & Her closets & luxury bath with soaking tub and separate shower.  All of the bedrooms boast lighted paddle fans.  The full unfinished basement provides even more space and is awaiting your finishing touches.  Offering professional landscaping, a play area, garden area and patio, the backyard is a great gathering place.  Pride of ownership shows here!

For more information call The Kombrink Team at 630-262-4321 or take a tour online at www.40W109CarlSandburg.com

Last week’s 3.6 percent increase in pending sales marked the fifth consecutive month of positive news from this key leading indicator, the first time there’s been a string that long since 2003.

Every region of the country saw increases in pending sales in June, according to the National Association of Realtors, which compiles the data based on signed contracts for home sales that haven’t yet closed.

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An article by James Wentling of Wentling/Architects was published this month in Nation’s Building News, the weekly online newspaper of the National Association of Homebuilders. According to the article, the median size of a new single-family house sold in the United States actually increased 42 percent over the past two decades. The increase rose from 1,650 square feet in 1978 to 2,335 square feet in 2007. However, Wentling writes, that when this trend is closely examined, it’s revealed that there were decreases in square footage during several periods including 1981-1982, 1995, 2003, and 2007-2008. Wentling predicts house sizes will continue to shrink in an ailing economy.

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