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Buffalo Grove Realtor Lists Lake County Homes and Gets Recognition!

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Mundelein Home in Fields of Ambria For Sale!

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Another Mundelein Home Listed by The Sharron Kelley Team!

We officially have this fabulous home in Fields of Ambria listed and available for showings.

Oak Brook's best buy located in the Forest Glen subdivision.

Completed in 2005, this residence offers a fabulous Oak Brook location at an affordable price.

Hawthorn Woods home has price reduction!

The sellers of 38 Seneca have lowered the price of this gorgeous colonial to $459,000.This neighborhood of Hawthorn Woods feeds into Stevenson High School

Another closing in Gregg's Landing!

The Leslie McDonnell Team is proud to announce another Gregg's Landing closing!

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Mundelein Home For Sale in Fields of Ambria

Hot off the press this home just came on the market for $399,000.

Exquisite Oak Brook residence in serene Yorkshire Woods subdivision

LUXURY, WARMTH, FUNCTIONALITY...... Set upon a serene spacious parcel, this custom residence epitomizes luxury, warmth function.

McHenry Short Sale Price Reduction!

This Gorgeous Home is waiting for the right buyer.

Buffalo Grove Short Sale, What You Need to Know!

What is a short sale and if my borrower had one in the past, what are the requirements they must meet for re-establishing credit for conventional financing?

Wheaton Highlands construction was a family affair

A father-and-son firm was the founding builder behind the Wheaton Highlands subdivision in Wheaton.

Wheaton Gables born from old estate

Wheaton Gables arose by dividing one man's estate into an area for many homes, according to historical records.

Vernon Hills Gregg's Landing Home Listed!

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Vernon Hills Realtor Lists a Great Home in Inverness of Gregg's Landing!

The Sharron Kelley Team Lists Homes all of the time in Gregg's Landing!

2-Story Home Addition in Highland Park

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Wheaton Crossing's beginning came with controversy

Asking "What's in a Name?"

Westwood homes sold as "Space-o-Ramas"

When putting together the Wheaton subdivision of Westwood, Surety Builders played up the family aspect.To sell homes in the subdivision, which started in the mid-1950s, the builder put a picture of a mother, father and daughter walking toward pictures of the model homes, with the father smiling and pointing the direction he was walking, in an advertisement that appeared in the Sept. 16, 1956 Chicago Tribune.

Waterford Place condos joined downtown Wheaton in 1990s

Considering how long Wheaton has been around, it might be a surprise to learn about new construction in the suburb's downtown area.

The Streams' goal: "A return to country living"

Situated in a "true country setting," The Streams in Wheaton was a subdivision that hoped to elicit a bit of nostalgia for country living.

Another Happy Buffalo Grove Seller in Canterbury Fields!

In the past 2 years I have sold half of the homes in Canterbury Fields of Buffalo Grove.

Georgetown Square in Vernon Hills- Closed February 19, 2010

This beautiful condo closed on February 19, 2010.

Former Internet holding company exec lived in this house

Andrew "Flip" Filipkowski, the founder of divine interventures, inc., lived in this house in the 1990s and sold it in 2000, according to the Nov. 5, 2000 Chicago Tribune.The eventual downfall of divine led to a billion-dollar bankruptcy when the tech bubble burst in the early 2000s.

Vernon Hills Realtor Sells Another Home in Gregg's Landing!

I love listing homes and the end result being a sale of the home and happy sellers.

Scottdale builders offered flowery description of Wheaton

"To know Scottdale, you have to know Wheaton," builder Hoffman Homes told buyers about the subdivision."Wheaton is white picket fences and weathervanes," the builder continued in its advertisement in the Feb. 4, 1979 Chicago Tribune.

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Vernon Hills Realtor Has Another Successful Sale in Gregg's Landing!

I have been working the Vernon Hills Gregg's Landing area since it has been developed.

Ex-fiancee of 1940 GOP presidential candidate lived here

The former fiancee of Wendell Willkie, the 1940 Republican candidate for president, lived at 611 S.

"You name down payment," Hawthorne Estates builder said

Durable Construction Co. had an interesting offer as it sold homes in the Hawthorne Estates subdivision in Wheaton in the late 1950s.

Green Valley once near same-named golf club

The Green Valley subdivision in Wheaton was once near land that bore a golf course of the same name.Boehm and Winterson were behind many homes in the area.

Farnham builder dropped names to sell homes

The Farnham subdivision in Wheaton hoped to be sold on its pedigree, using name-dropping in the attempt to create buzz.

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Customer Service at Crystal Lake Honda Dealership

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Long Grove Home for Sale 4719 Wellington- Lowered price by $250,000

The seller's of this amazing 7000 sq ft custom Long Grove Home in Royal Melbourne just lowered the price by $250,000 to $1499,000 This magnificent home speaks to uncompromised quality.

Buffalo Grove House for Sale - Open house March 7th

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Additions and Remodeling in The Ponds Neighborhood of Lake Forest

Completed in August 2004, [link=http://www.forestglenconstruction.com]Forest Glen Construction[/link] designed and constructed multiple additions and remodeling to this home in The Ponds neighborhood in Lake Forest. On the first floor, a one story study was constructed with a masonry fireplace, coffered ceiling, hardwood floors and Pella windows.

5603 S. Park Avenue Hinsdale IL

Opportunity knocking in Hinsdale!

925 Canyon Run Naperville IL

Currently offered for LEASE: 925 Canyon Run is a 4 bedroom, 2.1 bathroom brick front Georgian style home located in Naperville, Illinois.

Fairway Estates gained following in Wheaton

When MacDougall Builders Inc. opened Fairway Estates, you may have guessed from the name that the subdivision had a golf course in it.

Dartmouth Village targeted "modern adult family"

The Wheaton subdivision of Dartmouth Village was planned as an "adult community."

Creekside duplex builder promised privacy

In the mid-1980s, it was hard for a subdivision to distinguish itself from the rest of the pack.

In College Hill, a "dignified" community

Calling their College Hill homes in Wheaton "dedicated to the kind of life you've longer for," Northern Illinois Construction Co. promised a "dignified" community in the "prestige" section of the city.

Chesterfield Heights on site of old golf club

The Chesterfield Heights area in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton sprung from the ashes of a troubled golf club in the 1920s, making it a relatively old subdivision in either municipality.The announcement relieved nearby residents, according to the June 22, 1924 Chicago Tribune, because the residents worried that something industrial would arrive in the space of the closed club.

Chesterfield Heights built on site of old golf club

The Chesterfield Heights area in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton sprung from the ashes of a troubled golf club in the 1920s, making it a relatively old subdivision in either municipality.

"Stately trees" lined Carlton Courts

It might be a small subdivision, but that didn't mean Wheaton's Carlton Courts didn't get its share of attention.

Briarcliffe West took a shot at referencing Western film

Briarcliffe West, another subdivision of Wiseman Builders, joined the rest of the Briarcliffe subdivisions as quick sellers, though their approach took after a famous Western film.An advertisement in the Feb. 20, 1971 Chicago Tribune featured seven model homes, priced from $29,650.

Briarcliffe South continued builder's string of hits in Wheaton

Like the other Briarcliffe areas in Wheaton, the Briarcliffe South subdivision in Wheaton was built by Wiseman Construction Co. The types of homes available in these subdivisions were diverse, and Briarcliffe South was no exception.The Countryside model was featured in the April 28, 1973 Chicago Tribune.

Briarcliffe Knolls continued string of builder's successes

After its success in the Briarcliffe subdivision, Wiseman Construction Co. moved right along with its Briarcliffe Knolls.

Briarcliffe: The name that launched many subdivisions

Many subdivisions in Wheaton have "Briarcliffe" in their names, but only one can be the original -- and the only one to stop at just "Briarcliffe."The Briarcliffe subdivision was planned as an $80 million community, according to the August 23, 1969 Chicago Tribune.

Vernon Hills Real Estate Agent Continues to List in Grosse Point Village!

I have been working in Real Estate for more then 25 Years.

Sharrons Blog: Real Estate Information You Can Use!

My Team Sells Homes all over the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois and we use our blog to post up to date information on the Real Estate Market and Local and National News.

Nobel Prize winner lived in this building

Physiologist, Dr. Charles Huggins, lived in this building in 1966 when he was awarded the Nobel Prize.

Sharron's Blog: Real Estate Information You Can Use!

My Team Sells Homes all over the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois and we use our blog to post up to date information on the Real Estate Market and Local and National News.

Sharrons Blog: Real Estate Information You Can Use!

My Team Sells Homes all over the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois and we use our blog to post up to date information on the Real Estate Market and Local and National News.

Vernon Hills Realtor Knows How to Work The Gregg's Landing Area!

From this sale in 2002 to 2010 I have been working in the Vernon Hills North of Gregg's Landing Listing Homes.

Sharrons Blog: Real Estate Information You Can Use!

My Team Sells Homes all over the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois and we use our blog to post up to date information on the Real Estate Market and Local and National News.

Sharrons Blog: Real Estate Information You Can Use!

My Team Sells Homes all over the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois and we use our blog to post up to date information on the Real Estate Market and Local and National News.

Sharrons Blog: Real Estate Information You Can Use!

My Team Sells Homes all over the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois and we use our blog to post up to date information on the Real Estate Market and Local and National News.

Sharrons Blog: Real Estate Information You Can Use!

My Team Sells Homes all over the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois and we use our blog to post up to date information on the Real Estate Market and Local and National News.

Sharrons Blog: Real Estate Information You Can Use!

My Team Sells Homes all over the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois and we use our blog to post up to date information on the Real Estate Market and Local and National News.

Sharrons Blog: Real Estate Information You Can Use!

My Team Sells Homes all over the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois and we use our blog to post up to date information on the Real Estate Market and Local and National News.

Sharron’s Blog: Real Estate Information You Can Use!

My Team Sells Homes all over the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois and we use our blog to post up to date information on the Real Estate Market and Local and National News.

Sharrons Blog: Real Estate Information You Can Use!

My Team Sells Homes all over the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois and we use our blog to post up to date information on the Real Estate Market and Local and National News.

Arrowhead added sharp, strong detail to Wheaton

Many homes of Arrowhead in Wheaton promised "Spanish splendor ... a classic Spanish courtyard the rugged beauty of textured brick," according to an ad placed by builder Joe Keim Builders Inc. in the August 22, 1970 Chicago Tribune.

Arboretum Mews a hidden jewel near arboretum

A quiet subdivision near the Morton Arboretum, Wheaton's Arboretum Mews was made up of "estates bordering on the magnificent," developer Columbia Homes Inc. promised in an advertisement in the Oct. 13, 1979 Chicago Tribune.

Libertyville Buyer Sends us a Great Letter of Recommendation!

There are many reasons why you should work with the Sharron Kelley Team.

Libertyville Realtor Sells Home to Relocation Clients!

It was such a pleasure to sell this Saddle Hill Estates home in Green Oaks to my buyers.

Buffalo Grove Sellers Wrote a Great Recommendation about Sharron Kelley!

January 22, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: It is with great pleasure that we write to recommend the services of Sharron Kelley with Coldwell Banker Real Estate in Buffalo Grove.

Buffalo Grove Realtor, Judy Greenberg represented the buyer on this home

Buffalo Grove, realtor Judy Greenberg sucessfully represented her buyer in purchasing this exquisite home in Canterbury subdivision.

Buffalo Grove Realtor, Judy Greenberg listed this beautiful home in Astor Place!

Buffalo Grove Realtor, Judy Greenberg sucessfully closed this wonderful home.

Buffalo Grove Realtor, Judy Greenberg was the selling agent on this Buffalo Grove home

Buffalo Grove Realtor, Judy Greenberg represented the buyers on the closing of 2301 Birchwood in Buffalo Grove.

Buffalo Grove realtor Judy Greenberg sold this home in 3 days!

Buffalo Grove realtor, Judy Greenberg sold this home in 3 days!

Buffalo Grove Realtor, Judy Greenberg lists 760 Heatherdown Way in Buffalo Grove

760 Heatherdown Way is situated on a quiet street in the Strathmore Grove subdivision of Buffalo Grove This stunning home is walking distance from Prairie School Elementary School.

Hawthorn Woods sellers just reduced price of home to $459,000

The Sellers of 38 Seneca just lowered the price of their beautiful home to $459,000.

Academy Highlands built on former military school land

Out of the ashes of a military academy rose Academy Highlands in Wheaton.

Winfield Square offered value in townhomes

If the fact that the Winfield Square townhomes were in the bustling suburb of Winfield wasn't enough to attract customers, the subdivision's builder, C.A.

Winfield Estates eyed city-country charm

A familiar aspect of new home sales is the attempts to link the best of city living with the best of country living.

Vernon Hills Short Sale Just Listed by Sharron Kelley!

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Vernon Hills Realtor Lists a Short Sale in Gregg's Landing!

Fabulous 3 Bedroom, 3.1 Bathroom Townhouse in Bay Tree of Greggs Landing in Vernon Hills.

Vernon Hills Gregg's Landing Townhouse Closing Today!

Gregg's Landing in Vernon Hills is a Hidden Treasure North of The Buffalo Grove.

Round Lake Home Prairie Pointe Closing Today!

Round Lake is a Hidden Treasure North of The Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills Areas.

Wheaton Park Manor added class to Winfield

It may carry the Wheaton name, but Wheaton Park Manor instead is part of Winfield in the western suburbs.

Buffalo Grove Home for Sale-760 Heatherdown Way

If you would like more information regarding the beautiful home at 760 Heather Way in Buffalo Grove.

Buffalo Grove Realtor, Judy Greenberg just listed 760 Heatherdown in Buffalo Grove

This gorgeous Buffalo Grove house for sale has been listed today by Judy Greenberg of Coldwell Banker for $424,900

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Rebecca Lane: Small subdivision began amid big controversy

For a tiny subdivision, the Winfield subdivision of Rebecca Lane had a birth that nonetheless came with controversy.

Klein Creek grew around golf course

The popularity of building a subdivision around a golf course reached Winfield in the early 1990s with the Klein Creek subdivision, built around the golf course of the same name.

Vernon Hills Realtor Gets Homes Sold in Gregg's Landing!

Back in 2002 I represented the Seller of this great townhouse in Pinehurst of Gregg's Landing in Vernon Hills.

Gregg's Landing of Vernon Hills: Sold to Happy Buyers!

Hot of the Press for Bay Tree of Gregg's Landing in Vernon Hills.

Buffalo Grove Short Sale: Price Reduction!

As promised this great Buffalo Grove home in Strathmore has a price reduction.

Crystal Lake Honda Dealership - New Honda Pilot

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Historical touches guided Fredericksburg Farm

The name of the Fredericksburg Farm subidivison comes from an earlier name for Winfield, before the village was renamed for Gen. Winfield Scott.

Long Grove rental home in District 96

This is a wonderful Long Grove rental home with the most exquisite views in any season.

Buffalo Grove open house at 760 Heatherdown Sunday 1-4

This beautiful Buffalo Grove home will be listed this Friday and you are invited to the first open house Sunday 1-4

Vernon Hills Realtor has another successful closing

Judy Greenberg, Vernon Hills realtor with Coldwell Banker successfully closes 1240 Georgetown in Georgetown Square.

Buffalo Grove Realtor Reducing Price of Short Sale!

This is a great ranch home in Strathmore of Buffalo Grove that feeds into Stevenson High School.

Kitchen Remodel in Kildeer

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Many builders had a piece in Winding Creek

Offering "stability, city convenience and country charm," the Winding Creek subdivision in Naperville opened in the mid-1980s.

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