Elizabeth Splitt | Keller Williams Realty | 847-987-4941 1542 Abington Lane, Round Lake, IL 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $150,000 Year Built 2004 Sq Footage 1,800 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 1,800 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month   DESCRIPTION Stop your search, this light and bright 1800 square foot ranch is just waiting for you. This huge corner lot with make your eyes sparkle with delight as you approach this home. As you enter the home your eyes will open wide, you will know you are home. The home opens to the great room with formal dining area. The hardwood floors have been installed diagonally giving the home that special touch. The kitchen opens to the eating area. This kitchen has been designed for the chef in you to come alive. Dust off the cookbooks and get ready to make an awesome meal. The laundry room is just off the kitchen area and also provides access to the attached two car garage. The sun room is open to the great room with ceramic tile floor. Beautiful views of the backyard and pond can be seen from this room. Sit back and relax as you enjoy the sun glistening off the pond. The luxury master bedroom also has views of the pond and a walk in closet. The master bathroom provides two vanities, separate shower, and large soaking tub. The second bedroom is just down the hall along with the second full bathroom. The den/office has French doors and could also be used as a bedroom if you desire. Wait until you see the finished basement. This huge recreation room is just waiting for you. Imagine how you can use this space. Invite the new neighbors over for a great game, or just relax within this awesome space. There is also a separate room that can be used as a bedroom or even an exercise area. Let your imagination come alive with this extra space. Storage is no problem here since there is able storage space available. You could even finish off more of this area for an extra room if you choose.      Step outside and be amazed with the peace and tranquility. The large custom patio is just waiting for those warmer evenings to arrive. Gorgeous views of the pond will be yours with this home. There is even access to the trail that meanders around the pond and throughout the community. Welcome home.   see additional photos below    PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - High/Vaulted ceiling - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Bonus/Rec room - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside - Yard - Jacuzzi/Whirlpool     COMMUNITY FEATURES - Clubhouse - Swimming pool(s) - Tennis court(s) - Lake - Playground       ADDITIONAL PHOTOS 1542 Abington Lane Dining Room Living Room Family Room Kitchen Patio Contact info: Elizabeth Splitt Keller Williams Realty 847-987-4941 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Mar 28, 2010, 8:08pm PDT

TEN GREAT REASONS TO BUY A HOME

 

2.  Pride of home ownership – it’s your personal haven and you’re your own landlord.

3.  Historically low interest rates – around 5.5 percent in the U.S.Tax Credit

4.  U.S. government provides a special $8,000 incentive for qualifying first-time buyers.

5.  Appreciation potential – your home investment can grow in value.

6.  Equity buildup and debt pay down – homeowners enjoy an average net worth of approximately    $184,000 vs. $4,000 for renters.

6.  Leverage – where else can you buy an investment of this magnitude with 5-10 percent down?

8.  Tax deduction advantages – property tax and mortgage interest write-offs (in Canada, home owners gain a tax benefit upon selling).

9.  Tax exemption – up to $500,000 per couple or $250,000 per personon sale of a primary residence in the United States

10.  The real cost of renting – at $800 per month, with the average 6 percent rental increase per year, you will pay $126,536 over a 10-year period but have zero ownership of the property.

1.  Quality of life – a home provides stability and security for you and your loved ones.

Elizabeth Splitt | Keller Williams Realty | 847-987-4941 285 Penny Ln, Grayslake, IL 3BR/1+1BA Single Family House offered at $189,800 Year Built 1992 Sq Footage 1,404 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 6,695 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month   DESCRIPTION Stop the car this is the one! Second story entryway. Living room, dining room, kitchen with all brand new floors, eating area and all appliances are second story as well. Second floor with full bathroom, 2 bedrooms and a loft. Loft can easily be converted to third bedroom. Master bedroom with his and hers walk-in closets. Fantastic backyard with custom desk. Close to grade school, park, trails and tennis courts!   see additional photos below    PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Living room - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard         COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking         OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - This home also has a security system and CO detectors!     ADDITIONAL PHOTOS 285 Penny Lane Great Room Kitchen Eating Area Dining Room Backyard   Contact info: Elizabeth Splitt Keller Williams Realty 847-987-4941 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Mar 16, 2010, 7:32pm PDT

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Elizabeth Splitt | Keller Williams Realty | 847-987-4941 947 W Cambridge Ct, Grayslake, IL 3BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $260,000 Year Built 1995 Sq Footage 1,938 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 12,797 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month   DESCRIPTION This beautiful home has a great cul-de-sac location just east of town. The second story entrance brings you through the foyer into the living room and dining room combination. Just a little further brings you to the kitchen, with granite countertops, eating area, planning desk, and breakfast bar. The family room has a stone fireplace to keep you warm in those wintery nights. And a great first laundry room for your convenience. The master bedroom is located on the second floor, with a private bathroom that has a double vanity, and walk-in closet. There are two more bedrooms and another full bathroom on the second floor as well. A full basement, huge fenced yard, and patio top this house off! You will not be disappointed!   see additional photos below    PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Fireplace - Walk-in closet - Family room - Living room - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Granite countertop - Attic - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard     COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking - Tennis court(s) - Playground     ADDITIONAL PHOTOS 947 W Cambridge Ct Family Room w/fireplace Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Master Bedroom Contact info: Elizabeth Splitt Keller Williams Realty 847-987-4941 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Mar 11, 2010, 1:54pm PST

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Elizabeth Splitt | Keller Williams Realty | 847-987-4941 231 Rodeo Dr, Grayslake, IL 2BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $187,500 Year Built 2005 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $550 per month   DESCRIPTION Beautiful almost new home in Saddlebrook Farms. Large eat in kitchen. Spacious porch for warm spring eveings ahead. Large master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and bathroom with full shower. Private study just off the master bedroom. Nice sized second bedroom or office/den. Kitchen includes all appliances. Living room/dining room combination. Enjoy the clubhouse, meetings and the lake. Come see and stay.   see additional photos below    PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Living room - Office/Den - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Attic - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard         COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking - Clubhouse - Lake     OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Dock Community & Water Rights     ADDITIONAL PHOTOS 231 Rodeo Living Room Eating Area Dining Room Den Deck   Contact info: Elizabeth Splitt Keller Williams Realty 847-987-4941 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Mar 10, 2010, 1:38pm PST

 

 

Do you have questions about the homebuyer tax credit? When is the expiration? Who qualifies for the credit and how do you get the credit?

Look no further. The answers to all your questions can be answer at Realtor.org. Just click on the link to find your answers. The deadline is fast approaching on April 30, 2010 you must have an accepted contract on a property and close on that home purchase by the end of June. There are also income levels you should be aware of. If you have any other questions or are ready to get started in looking for your new home, just give us a call. We are ready to help you!

Address	Bdrms	Baths.	Style	Bsmt	Asking Price
6159 Indian Trail Rd	4	2.1	Somerset	Unfinished Crawl	329,000
6271 Sleepy Hollow Ln	3	2.1	Newport	Finished, English	299,900
124 Knob Hill Lane	4	2.1	Glenhaven	Finished	300,000
200 Pheasant Meadow	4	2.1		Crawl	348,500
276 Southridge Dr	4	2.1		Unfinished	300,000

Address	Bdrms	Baths.	Style	Bsmt	Asking Price
274 Big Terra Ln	4	2.1	Custom	Finished	469,999

Status	Address	Bdrms	Bath	Model	Bsmt	Asking Price
CTG	221 Saratoga Ct	4	2.1	Westbrook	Finished	310,000
CTG	6413 Plainview Dr	3	2.1	Newport	Unfinished, English	289,00

Address	Model	Asking Price	Sale Price	Closed Date
268 Southridge Dr		398,000	365,000	2/1/2010

Address	Bdrms	Baths.	Style	Bsmt	Asking Price
18352 W Meander	4	2.1		Unfinished	279,000
34230 Lavender Cir	4	2.1	Custom	Full	289,900
18268 W Meander Ct	3	3.1	Ellington	Finished	334,800
18275 W Springwood Ln	4	3		Finished, English	324,500
18493 Springwood Dr	4	2.1	Brookdale	Partial	299,900
18367 Springwood	4	2.1	Carlisle	Partially Finished	314,900

Status	Address	Bdrms	Bath	Model	Bsmt	Asking Price
CTG	18356 Springwood Dr	4	2.1	Warwick	Finished	326,900

Address	Model	Asking Price	Sale Price	Closed Date
1681 Normandy Woods	2-Story	179,900	165,000	1/28/2010

Address	Bdrms	Baths	Style	Bsmt	Asking Price
1221 Sandpiper Court	4	3.1	Fairfield	Partial, Crawl, Finished	310,000

Address	Bdrms	Baths.	Style	Bsmt	Asking Price
1414 Carriage Ln	3	1.1		Crawl	178,000
1390 Brighton Ln	4	2.1		Finished	182,000
1380 Brighton Ln	4	2.1			174,000

Status	Address	Bdrms	Bath	Model	Bsmt	Asking Price
A/I	1357 Regency Ln	3	1.1	Ranch	Full	175,000

Address	Model	Asking Price	Sale Price	Closed Date
1388 Regency Ln	Two-Story	212,000	205,000	1/27/2010

Address	Bdrms	Baths.	Style	Bsmt	Asking Price
301 S Sommerset Dr	4	2	Vintage	Unfinished	250,000
568 Trestle Ct	4	3.1	Custom	Finished	283,000

Address	Bdrms	Baths.	Style	Bsmt	Asking Price
529 Arlington Ln	3	2.1	Austin	Finished	219,800
226 Lexington Ct	4	4.1	Weston	Finished	299,900
778 Oakmeadow Ct	4	2.1	Gatewood	Unfinished	309,900
248 Arlington Ln	3	2.1		Partial Unfinished	219,000
612 Sycamore	4	2.1	Kenilworth	Finished	249,900
1315 Lily Ct	4	2.1	Princeton	Finished	259,900
1381 Mayfair	3	2.1	Normandy	Full	250,000
1347 Locust	3	2.1		Unfinished	172,900
1413 Mayfair	3	2.1	Normandy	Finished	239,900

Status	Address	Bdrms	Bath	Model	Bsmt	Asking Price
A/I	1345 Lily Cr	3	2.1	Fairfield	Partial	207,000
A/I	412 Lexington Ln	3	2.1		Finished	204,900

Address	Model	Asking Price	Sale Price	Closed Date
485 Gatewood	Brentwood	275,000	268,000	2/25/2010
305 Lexington Ln		215,000	212,000	1/27/2010

Address	Bdrms	Baths.	Style	Bsmt	Asking Price
30463 N Oak Grove	3	2		Crawl	349,000
15632 W Sprucewood	3	2	Tiptop	Finished, English	329,000
15358 Fair Ln	4	2		Partial	309,000
15049 Redwood	5	2.1	Custom	Full	379,000
15337 W Clover Ln	3	1.1		Partially Finished	359,000

Status	Address	Bdrms	Bath	Model	Bsmt	Asking Price
A/I	15100 W Clover Ln	4	3	Ranch	Finished	494,000

Address	Bdrms	Baths.	Style	Bsmt	Asking Price
1131 Chesapeake Blvd	3	2.1	Chelsea	Finished	229,900
1169 Popes Creek Cir	3	2.1	Ashley	Finished	218,500
276 Carters Grove	3	2.1	Bennington	Finished	255,000
1532 Oxford Cir	3	2.1		Finished	224,900
1549 Fairport Dr	3	2.1	Goldcrest	Finished	210,000
1097 Talbot Ln	3	2.1	Chelsea	Finished	225,000
1002 Popes Creek Cir	3	2.1	Chelsea	Unfinished	270,000
215 Carters Grove	3	2.1	Chatham	Finished	270,000
1193 Popes Creek Cir	3	2.1	Ashley	Crawl Space	199,900
131 Crisfield Dr	3	3.1	Harlequin	Finished	280,000
1149 Popes Creek Cir	3	2.1	Ashley	Finished	255,000
116 Bay View Ln	3	3.1	Harlequin	Finished	269,900
1526 Oxford Circ	3	2.2		Finished	274,900
104 Suffolk	3	3.1	Abbey	Finished	284,900
1580 Oxford	3	2.1	Harlequin	Unfinished	258,000
1053 Popes Creek	4	3.1	Dalton	Finished	317,900
61 Crisfield	3	3.1	Harlequin	Finished	239,900

Status	Address	Bdrms	Bath	Model	Bsmt	Asking Price
CTG	1489 Belle Haven Dr	3	2.1	Goldcrest	None	169,900
CTG	269 Carters Grove	4	2.1	Bennington	Finished	255,000
CTG	1681 Fairport	4	2.1		Finished	264,900

Address	Model	Asking Price	Sale Price	Closed Date
1559 Fairport Dr	Drake	184,900	177,500	2/26/2010
147 Bay View	Eider	188,500	184,000	2/17/2010

Did you know that you can donate food to the local food pantry at anytime? You don't need to wait for a food drive to come to you anymore. You can drop food at a local pantry or even donate food online at Northern Illinois Food Pantry. At this site you can purchase food or donate money. With the economic times we are currently experiencing, food is desperately needed and your help is needed. To see a list of local pantries in the area, along with the hours of operation, just click here. We recently went to Sam's Club and purchased items to bring to the pantry and you can too!

Did you know that the Grayslake Exchange Club meets every Thursday at Whitneys? This exceptional club volunteers, supports, and has fundraisers throughout Grayslake and Lake County? Right now you can attend a meeting for free to see what it is all about. Just visit the website to register as a guest or give me a call. Not only do you have the ability to volunteer for events through out the year, you also hear from a variety of speakers about the community. I have been looking for somewhere to volunteer for some time now, and this is the perfect fit for me. I attended my first meeting last week and joined the group right away.

The next event being sponsered is Take A Step for Kids on April 7 at 9:15am. This event will help to support kids and families of abuse. Location is Independence Grove in Libertyville, IL. Visit the website for more information on how to register, support, and participate.

Hope to see you there!

The tax credit of $6500 is doing little to motivate existing homeowners according to Telegram.com. The market was expected to pickup quickly this year with the homebuyer credit extended by the goverment. Maybe the credit should be extended and increased? What would it take for you to move to another home this year?