The Purcell Group Real Estate Blog

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Aug. 23, 2024

Geneva IL Real Estate-1513 Kaneville Road Road

SOLD

 

1513 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL: $749,900

Amazing value!!! FABULOUS Geneva home close to town 5376 total square feet with 5 bedrooms and backyard oasis with SALT water inground pool nestled on fenced .57 acre mature treed lot! UPDATES: Pool installed in 2019...Front Porch 2019...Driveway sealed 2024... new roof and siding 2023..Interior paint 2024...2 new furnaces 2021.. basement carpeting 2024...water heater 2023...From the moment you see the wonderful front porch and step into the foyer, you KNOW you are HOME! Huge kitchen with breakfast bar/island, stainless steel appliances, wet bar, and dual-sided brick fireplace with bayed French doors out to the pool and yard. First-floor den/in-law with full bath and exterior access. Primary suite with brick fireplace, walk-in closet, wonderful views of the scenic pool and landscaped vistas...bath has whirlpool, double sinks and shower. 4 other bedrooms share a vaulted hall bath. Also has a back staircase...The finished lower level has a recreation and game room to please all entertainment needs. You will love this amply-sized home with all the upgrades! Move in and enjoy all it has to offer with ease of train access, shopping, restaurants, and close to elementary school. Come check it out and start making memories here!

 

Posted in Listings
Aug. 14, 2024

MLS Rule Changes

Recent legal developments and changes in the real estate industry require Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Participants/REALTORS® to notify you of the following:

  1. Compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable.
  2. The Baird & Warner Buyer Representation Agreement is not a government-specified form.
  3. As of August 17, 2024, MLS Participants/REALTORS® are prohibited from and will NO longer offer compensation to buyer brokers or buyer representatives through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
  4. MLS Participants/REALTORS® will not receive compensation from any source that exceeds the amount or rate outlined in a Buyer Representation Agreement without prior written agreement.

 

What this means to you:

Starting 8-17-24, everyone MUST sign a Buyer's Agency form BEFORE you see the home you are viewing that day. This is the new law and ALL offices and buyer brokers MUST comply. (You can either sign before by DocuSign or sign when you get to the home you are seeing.)

After August 17th, compensation is NOT set by law and is fully negotiable at the time of purchase and/or signing the agreement. If buyers are looking at many homes, (that day or in the days that follow) there is a form to amend the original contract on a house-per-house basis.. Copies of these forms are kept by all the managing brokers of ALL offices. Commission rates or percentages may vary as the sellers may pay some or all of commission, or the buyers will have to pay some or part of the commission...(Each house looked at will have their OWN commission amount that will be paid to buyer's agent)

As of August 17, 2024, everyone is prohibited from offering compensation to buyer brokers or buyer representatives in the MLS. This has to be negotiated at the time of contract or on-a-house-to-house showing with an updated one page form as stated above...OR the original form can be for cities, counties, school district, etc., which will eliminate a house-by-house one page update--unless the commission is different for each home). MLS REALTORS cannot receive compensation from any source that exceeds the agreed amount without prior agreement by all.

 

If you would like a list of the services we offer in the closing of a home, we will be happy to email you a detailed list. This is new for all Realtors and consumers, so as with anything there will be an adjustment period. We will need to talk more about commission before signing anything. Please call or reach out with your questions, 630-327-2570. Thanks!

Posted in Real Estate Advice
July 25, 2024

St. Charles IL Real Estate: 5N450 Ancient Oak Ln

 

$614,900- SOLD

 Looking for privacy on 1.4 treed landscaped acres that offer a fully fenced yard--THIS IS IT! Huge front porch to enjoy sunsets, 3-car garage, and freshly stained deck! Incredible updated "Iron Chef's" kitchen for the gourmet cook, featuring white cabinetry, large breakfast bar island, trendy counter tops, jazzy backsplash, high-end stainless steel appliances, and "on trend" hardwood flooring. Vaulted 2-story family room with gorgeous stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace with stacked windows on each side. Master suite has 2 walk-in-closets and dual sinks, whirlpool and shower in the luxury bath. First floor den! Updates include: Replaced in 2024: Garage doors, new carpeting, lighting, fresh interior paint on 2nd floor and part of first floor, HVAC replaced in 2023 (both units)...New roof in 2023...Landscaping front and back 2019. Fencing, water heater, wrought iron staircase and replaced wood spindles in balcony area, and insulation added in attic in 2018. Unfinished English deep pour basement with staircase up to garage and rough in plumbing also... Enjoy the good life in this open airy "on trend" floor plan and start making memories in this lovely home!

Posted in Listings
July 13, 2024

St Charles IL Real Estate- 3N736 Herman Melville Lane

$799,900

Are you looking for a custom home with 5068 square feet with a finished walk-out basement, 5th bedroom, and full bath? Hard to find .48 acre yard surrounded by mature trees and landscaping that provides TOTAL privacy. UPDATES: Trex deck with rain guard system 2023, custom walk-in closet 2023, roof 2020, tankless water heater 2021, furnaces/ACs 2017 and 2019. From the moment you enter the amazing foyer and see the gorgeous iron spindle staircase and overlook, you KNOW you are home! Vaulted living room, and tray ceiling dining room offer crown molding, wainscoting, and tons of windows! The "Iron Chef" kitchen is a cook's dream with hardwood flooring, upgraded newer stainless steel appliances with custom floor-to-ceiling tiled backsplash with double ovens, gas cooktop, hood, breakfast bar, wine/bar buffet, built-in glass-front corner cabinet. Great first-floor den, powder room, mud room, laundry with cabinetry, sink, and door to outside. HUGE primary bedroom with tray ceiling, fabulous sitting room with fireplace and MASSIVE custom walk-in closet with hardwood flooring and built-ins! BRS 2,3, and 4 share double sink vanity and tub/shower bath (has door to shut). The walkout basement has a wall of windows that brings the outside in, 5th bedroom, bath with ceramic tile to ceiling shower, and exercise/family room area. Newer TREX deck and patio underneath. Fabulous yard for entertaining or adding a pool! Three car garage and cul-de-sac location in wonderful Fox Mill subdivision.

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Posted in Listings
June 27, 2024

Elburn IL Real Estate-982 Sears Circle

 

 

$384,900

Better-than-new duplex in Blackberry Creek---only 5 years old with neutral on-trend decor, open floor plan, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and tons of natural light. Chef's kitchen features stainless steel appliances, extra 42" white cabinets with granite counters, a breakfast bar, a pantry, and upscale lighting! Upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 updated baths, a convenient laundry room, and loft area--perfect as an office, reading nook, or play area! The primary bedroom offers "his" and "hers" walk-in closets, a vanity with double sinks, and oversize "on trend" tiled shower. Wait until you see the newly finished basement with a full luxury bath, and extra storage--perfect as huge bedroom or in-law, office, or media room. Enjoy the outdoor ambiance from your stamped concrete patio and "zero-maintenance" backyard--one of the biggest among the duplexes! Move right in and utilize the stunning and useful upgrades--lighting, water softener, backup sump pump, tilework, and more. Wonderful neighborhood with an elementary school, parks, ponds, and miles of walking trails. Enjoy small-town charm with an ice cream cone from Alice's, a coffee from the Corner Grind, or grill-worthy items from Ream's Meat Market-just minutes to the train station, I-88, Randall Road shopping, and downtown Geneva. Modern, spacious, comfortable, and convenient-it can all be yours as the next owner. Start making your memories here!

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Posted in Listings
June 27, 2024

7105 Cupola Court, Cary, IL

SOLD

 7105 Cupola Court, Cary, IL

$685,000

 

Posted in Listings
May 2, 2024

Elburn IL Real Estate- 1134 Citizen Ave

 

$514,900 

 

Posted in Listings
Oct. 12, 2023

South Elgin IL Real Estate- 668 Waterside Drive

SOLD

$609,900

Wow, what a VALUE!!! Gorgeous custom-built Keim home in the heart of Thornwood, St. Charles Schools!!! This wonderful subdivision has parks, ponds, walking paths, tennis & basketball courts, a pool, and a beautiful clubhouse. New Roof 2020, carpeting 1st & 2nd floor NEW 2022, interior painted 1st & 2nd floor 2021-2023, refrigerator 2022, dishwasher 2020, washer and dryer 2022, large water heater 2022. You will love this home the moment you step into the dramatic 2-story foyer that offers a sunny living room, airy dining room, chef's kitchen with hardwood flooring, stainless steel high-end refrigerator and appliances, center "prep" island, adjacent to the family room, and French door to patio! The vaulted family room has stacked floor-to-ceiling windows, a custom stone fireplace "for cozy nights," and built-in custom cabinetry and shelving. The First-floor den/office has built-ins and terrific panoramic views of greenery from boxed bay windows! Vaulted primary bedroom with HUGE walk-in closet and bath with whirlpool, shower, and dual vanities. 3 bedrooms share a dual sink vanity hall bath. Finished 9 ft deep pour basement with fireplace, huge full-length bar w/granite counters, recreation, game, and playroom, recessed lighting, and updated bath with steam shower. Enjoy the evening sunsets on your beautiful patio with a professionally landscaped yard with a sprinkler system. Close to Corron Elementary School, the Thornwood pool, shopping, and restaurants. Start making memories here! You will LOVE it!

Posted in Listings
Sept. 20, 2023

St. Charles IL Real Estate: 36W705 Stoneleat Rd

 

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind luxurious lifestyle property close to shopping, schools, river, restaurants, and not far from downtown St. Charles, this is it!  Unique custom 7500 square feet walkout ranch nestled on 2.48 acres on a private wooded cul-de-sac with an INDOOR pool (has own wing with spa and bath) in Ware Woods! Significantly remodeled and upgraded completed in 2021 on exterior, landscaping, & interior!

https://36w705stoneleat.ericpurcellrealestate.com/

SOLD

$989,900

 

 

 

 

Posted in Listings
Aug. 4, 2023

Hoffman Estates IL Real Estate- 5295 Morningview Drive

 SOLD

$619,900

INCREDIBLE UPDATED/REDONE home with finished walkout lower level with rec and game rooms, full bath, bedroom/den & 2nd kitchen. Updated (2014) gourmet kitchen, primary bath, complete remodel (2020), with award-winning Barrington School District 220 in the highly desired Bridlewood Subdivision! Roof & siding new 2017...Furnace & A/C 2018...Water heater 2022...Hall bath remodeled, newer hardwood floors, new staircase, doors, & fence 2020...Refrigerator, storm door 2023...Trek deck 2022...Updated kitchen cabinets & backsplash in the finished basement kitchen in 2020...New light fixtures, and ceiling fans in every room. Walk into perfection and make it YOURS! "On trend" and neutral choices will make your life a pleasure. Large kitchen (open to the family room for fabulous entertaining) with island, granite, stainless steel appliances, and eating area with doors to deck. The primary bedroom has tray ceiling with fan, walk-in closet, and "newer" luxury bath with a "free-standing" tub, classy vanity with dual sinks, "jazzy" mirrors and floor-to-ceiling glass door shower with chic contemporary Herrington Bone tile! The other 3 bedrooms share redone hall bath. Finished walkout basement (great for multi-generational living) boasts recreation and game rooms, remodeled 2nd kitchen with breakfast bar island, newer cabinetry and "fashionable" tile backsplash, bedroom/den with full bath! 2.5-car tandem garage with custom shelving for extra storage. The fenced yard has a newer Trek deck, cement patio under the deck with "deck roof" above, and tons of room to enjoy the swing set and other activities. Come see this home and make your forever memories HERE! You will love all 3 levels of living! Close to I-90, shopping, and dining.

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