Get a Great Year-End Deal on Kendall County Real Estate

Purchase a new Chicago home at the Groves at Autumn Creek through December 31 and receive $3,000 towards your closing costs!

The Groves at Autumn Creek by Centex offers Kendall County real estate starting at $114,000. Buyers can choose from ranch-style and two-story floor plans that feature two to four bedrooms and one to two-and-a–half baths. Homeowners also have the option of selecting five unique home designs that include full basements and flex rooms. Ranch floor plans start at 1,309 square feet and two-story floor plans start at 1,594 square feet.

Quality amenties at Autumn Grove include Whirpool appliances, full basements and designer kitchens equipped with Kohler and Moen products.

Autumn Creek is set on 92 acres of open space with walking and bike paths. Located in Yorkville, this community is only 25 minutes from downtown Naperville, which is one of suburban Chicago’s best shopping locations! There is even an on-site elementary school at Autumn Creek and Yorkville offers top-notch schools, plenty of recreational facilities and excellent local parks.

For more information, visit the Autumn Creek website or call 866-885-2253.

Beechen & Dill Now Selling Chicago New Homes

Have you been searching for a new luxury custom home with a spacious yard plus a full basement? Then you and your family will love the new homes at Creekside Estates! Located in Lockport, Creekside Estates offers four bedroom homes with two-a-half baths and three-car garages. The community is now offering tours of two model homes that feature upgraded gourmet kitchens, hardwood floors, fireplaces and gorgeous master baths.

If you are in the market for a new home, you certainly won't want to miss out on the Aspen model deal! Pre-construction pricing on the Aspen has been reduced from $480,000 to $379,000. The Aspen has a walk-out basement with a deck, four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and a three-car garage.

All Creekside homes come with the DUCTBLASTER sealed ductwork system and the comfort and energy consumption guarantee that could save you up to $93 per month on your energy bills!

Lockport recently ranked as the 41^st fastest growing suburb in the United States, according to Forbes magazine, so the community is a wonderful place to raise a family. I-355 is just minutes away, which makes for easy access to local shopping and dining or downtown Chicago.

Beechen & Dill was awarded the Home Builders Association of Illinois 2011 Builder of the Year Award, so if you purchase a Creekside Estates model you can feel confident that you are making a great choice!

For more information on Creekside Estates, visit the Beechen & Dill website or call (815) 886-7000.

ID Theft Protection Information and More At Your Fingertips

As smartphones and tablets are occupying hands everywhere, many people may be overlooking useful mobile apps that do everything from file insurance claims to help you discover ID theft protection information online. Having control of your finances on-the-go makes saving and building your credit score for big purchases like Chicagoland real estate easier!

The experts at the Equifax Finance Blog did some research and came up with a few apps that may help you out of a few sticky situations. In their recent article, “Access Insurance Resources from Your Smartphone,” the experts list four excellent apps that every smartphone or tablet user should consider.

Don't Miss Out on Ryland Quick Move-in Homes!

For those who want a quick move-in home for the holidays, Ryland Homes is offering more than 50 different models of Chicago new homes! Ryland quick move-in homes are great for growing families because they offer the safety and modern convenience of a brand new home plus the ease of a hassle-free move-in process.

Here's a list of some of Ryland's featured new home communities:

• The two bedroom Beverly model is now selling at the Lakewood Crossing community in Hampshire
• Two and four bedroom models are now selling at the Talamore community in Huntley
• Two and four bedroom models are now selling at the Gilberts Town Center community in Gilberts
• The four bedroom Coventry model are now selling at Blackberry Crossing in Montgomery

Pricing for the Ryland quick move-in homes starts at $124,000, and there are still several more communities to choose from in Kane, McHenry and and DuPage counties!

All Ryland homes offer one year wall-to-wall coverage; two year electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and ventilation system coverage and 10 year major structural defect coverage.

For more information on any of these quick move-in communities, visit the Ryland Homes website.

K. Hovanian Selling Homes at Ravinia Estates

K. Hovanian Homes is now selling Chicago new homes at their newest community, Ravinia Estates. The community is located in Palatine, and offers larger floorplans starting at 2,517 square feet.

Ravinia Estates is offering four different models, and all homes have four bedrooms and two or three-car garages. Notable additional features include breakfast nooks, large walk-in closets and walk-in kitchen pantries.

All K. Hovanian Homes include the D.R. Nelson Energy Seal, which provides residents a twenty percent savings on their energy costs plus reduced dust and noise.

Ravinia Estates is also in a prime location, and just two blocks from a Metra station and less than one mile from IL-53. Children living in Ravinia Estates will also have access to some of the best schools in the Chicago area including Winston Campus Junior High and Palatine High School. Palatine is also home to plenty of shopping and recreational activities.

Interested in touring a model? K. Hovanian is showing their “Morton” model at the Glenrise Grove community in Glen Ellyn. Please call (630) 793-9478 or visit the K. Hovanian website for more information.

D.R. Horton Homes Now Being Sold at Covington Lakes

D.R. Horton is currently selling the last remaining units at their Covington Lakes community, so be sure to act fast if you are interested in purchasing one of these Chicago new homes.

Covington Lakes sells four bedroom homes priced in the low $200,000s. The community was established in 2003, and D.R. Horton is now selling the last 18 units.

The homes at Covington Lakes combine comfort and luxury, and offer floor plans ranging from 2,475 to 3,100 square feet. Covington Lakes’ models offer large foyers and kitchens plus spacious bedrooms, which are perfect for a growing family.

Residents will enjoy community features such as ponds and wetlands, two parks and a paved bike path. There are even two elementary schools on site.

Located just five miles from I-90, Covington Lakes is only minutes from a variety of shopping and dining, including The Prime Outlets of Huntley and Algonquin Commons.

D.R. Horton also offers homes in several other Chicagoland locations, including Joliet, Pingree Grove and Plainfield.

To visit a furnished model home, call (847) 984-4554. For more information, visit the D.R. Horton website.

New Homes Available at Verona Ridge in Aurora

Orleans Homes is offering a chance to purchase a Chicago new home in Aurora.

Several floorplans featuring between four to six bedrooms are now available and the homes start in the $200,000s.

Homes at Verona Ridge offer three car garages, professional landscaping, and spacious backyards. Another stand-out feature of a Verona Ridge home is a bonus room that can be used as an office, game room or additional bedroom.

Additional luxury features include granite countertops, hardwood or ceramic tiled foyers and furniture quality oak cabinets.

Verona Ridge residents will also enjoy access to walking and bike trails. The town of Aurora also boasts plenty of shopping and dining options.

To schedule a tour of one of these homes, visit the Verona Ridge website or contact 630-907-1155.