Gracious home with front parlor/FR located in historic neighborhood on "The Avenue". Gorgeous hardwood floors & crown molding. Professionally landscaped, low maintenance, fenced backyard with deck & patio. Extensive renovations in the 90s. Character of original home still in tact. Oak wood doors & trim throughout. Oak wood pocket doors with original hardware on main floor. Amenities include 2 stairways, 2 fireplaces & a recently finished 3rd floor office accessed through MBR, surround sound on main floor, MBR & outdoors, bay windows, stained leaded glass windows. LL measurement is finished attic

Architect Designed & Custom Built! You won’t want to miss this sprawling French Country home perfectly situated across from Meadow Square Park & backyard facing the Commons Area. Centrally located living area is accentuated by the wood-burning fireplace and views to the heated Sun Rm w/walls of glass doors opening to the cedar deck. Enjoy cooking in the sunny eat-in-Kitchen w/large island that is adj to the dining room w/Brazillian Cherry floors & lg bay window. Retreat to private 1st floor Master & relax in the Master Bath w/Jacuzzi tub & separate shower. Space abounds in fin basement w/large family rm highlighted w/a 2nd fireplace, office, play rm/hobby rm, and full bath. Huge addl space over garage; insulated & easily converted to bonus room. Admired by many & now available for you!

Stunning Departure from the Ordinary

One of a kind gem located in one of Champaign’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Perennial gardens welcome you into this home designed for entertaining.  The living room is highlighted with a coffered ceiling and a wall of windows offering spectacular views of the golf course. The adjoining family room features a gas fireplace with marble surround and built in hickory shelving. Pillars separate the living room and family room, giving the illusion of divided space while maintaining an open floor plan.

Experience the joy of cooking and entertaining in this sophisticated gourmet kitchen with slate flooring, custom cherry cabinetry and soapstone counter tops.  The cabinet front dishwasher and refrigerator help the appliances blend seamlessly with the cabinets. The extra prep area includes a second sink and an additional dishwasher-truly a dream kitchen.

The sunroom, with views of the enchanting gardens, is the perfect setting for a quiet afternoon of reading. Retreat to the master suite with dual walk-in closets & wooden shuttered windows.  Enjoy the natural light while relaxing in the luxurious master bath with a sunken Jacuzzi tub.  The finished basement offers additional living space. The warm, cozy living area with fireplace says “stay a while.”  The home office provides privacy for quiet work time.

This home is tastefully decorated for you to move right in. Your dream…fulfilled.

MOVE IN READY! Welcome to this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Barbara Kenny built home located in popular Cherry Hills subdivision. The spacious family room with fireplace & cathedral ceilings is perfect for informal gatherings. Sliding doors to deck & larged fenced backyard. Four spacious bedrooms including the master suite located upstairs. Freshly painted interior & new carpeting throughout let you MOVE RIGHT IN!

This 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home in Lincolnshire Fields has it all. Gourmet kitchen updated in 2010 has island for impromptu meals or buffet service. Numerous kitchen updates include SS appliances, granite counters, ceramic tile floors & glass back splash. Sunny breakfast area opens to deck with water views for summertime enjoyment. Fireplace, skylights, lavish wet bar & gleaming wood floors accentuate the family room. Retreat to the master suite & pamper yourself in the luxurious master bath.Private 1st floor bedroom with full bath is perfect for hosting overnight guests. Luxury living in a preferred location.

ALL ON ONE FLOOR! This 3 bedroom ranch located on a quiet cul-de-sac features newly reinished hardwood in living room, bedrooms & hall. Freshly painted interior. Vaulted ceiling in living room. Sliding door in dining area leads to a spacious backyard. Endless possibilities. Sold as is.

Charming 4 bed, 2 bath home in established Southwood neighborhood. Remodeled kitchen with tin black splash, features skylights flooding the room with natural light. Dining room looks out onto screened porch for outdoor enjoyment. Gas log fireplace in living room is perfect for cool evenings. Priced to move you!

Open the Door to Prestige & Elegance

Enjoy views of the 7^th green in this formal & inviting Hallbeck built home located in desirable Lincolnshire Fields. This 3 bed, 2.5 bath home is situated on a generous sized lot w/ large trees & shrubs. Gracious foyer w/ marble floors & curved staircase leads to formal dining, living room, kitchen or family room.  Cook & entertain in the large kitchen with oversized island, ceramic floors, corian counters and built-in desk. Stainless steel appliances include Fisher & Paykel cooktop & Dacor double ovens.  The open floor plan is perfect for hosting intimate groups or large open houses.  The family room with wood burning FP whispers “relax” from its oak pegged floors to the soaring vaulted ceilings.  Tranquil master bedroom offers a personal retreat with whirlpool tub, separate shower & views of the golf course.  Spacious home has multiple areas for living with home office, hobby room/loft & sunroom. Numerous windows flood this home with natural light year round.  Contact agent for a complete list of amenities.

MOVE RIGHT IN to this all brick, updated ranch near Yankee Ridge school & convenient to the U of I. Plenty of space to relax & live in this 3 bedroom home with 2 living areas & an office/den. Spacious family room with fireplace opens onto patio to extend leisure activities to the outdoors. Enjoy cooking in the kitchen overlooking the family room, updated with new dishwasher & refrigerator in 2010 & new stove in 2006 & newer counter tops. Numerous updates include freshly painted interior, new carpet(appears to have hardwood under bedroom carpet), new windows & central air and new furnace in 2010. MOVE IN READY!

PRIME LOCATION! REALISTIC PRICE! Don't miss this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath ranch home located in prestigious Country Club Manor. Freshly painted interior, new carpet throughout & numerous updates make this home truly MOVE-IN READY! Enjoy cooking & entertaining in the kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar & ceramic tile flooring. Retreat to the large master suite overlooking and including access to the backyard & deck. Spacious living room features wood burning stove perfect for cool evenings, and is wired for surround sound. The large fenced backyard with abundant shade & deck with speakers provide peaceful relaxation.  Situated on a deep, private lot in the heart of town, yet near Clark Park, Hessel Park & campus, this is the home you've always wanted!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.