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October 28, 2008 |
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Winnan Retires; Carol Schulze appointed new Sales Manager at Whispering Knoll |
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After spending twenty years in the home building industry, Vara Winnan has retired from her position as the Sales Manager of the Whispering Knoll luxury home community in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Chestnut Homes is pleased to announce that Carol Schulze has assumed her role and responsibilities at the luxury home community. Carol has experience working both as a real estate broker and as a sales representative for a North Shore custom builder. She has participated in the design/build process as well as having sold medium rise luxury condominiums. Her wealth of experience in luxury housing will be a real asset in the Whispering Knoll community. Carol’s accent gives a hint that she was raised in England and has been in the U.S. for the past fifteen years. Carol and her husband have been raising their family in the far northern suburbs with one of her sons being a Marine serving in Afghanistan. “We are delighted to have someone of her caliber join our sales staff,” said John Barcelona, President of Chestnut Homes, Inc. “She will continue our tradition of providing excellent service to both past, current and future Whispering Knoll clients.” |
August 21, 2008 |
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Special Promotions Offered at all Chestnut Homes Communities |
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Despite the negative national news stories about the housing
market, there are homes that are being bought and sold every day in the
Northern Illinois/Wisconsin markets.Since the homes did not have the artificially high increases in prices
that some markets had, the declines have not been as pronounced as in the After 30 year fixed interest rates climbed to 6 ½% - 6 ¾%, these rates have now fallen again into the 5 ¾% region.These rates are again historically low.With reasonable credit scores and these low rates, home purchases can be made more easily. Recognizing the price adjustments that some home sellers are making to sell their homes, Chestnut Homes, Inc. is offering discount pricing on Quick Delivery Homes in all of our communities.In addition to purchasing a unit with many options included, a client may opt for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage in lieu of any or some of the discounts that is as low as 3 7/8% during the first year of the loan. Both FHA and conventional mortgages are available through several preferred lenders. For information about the programs available, contact the Sales Manager at the specific community.All offers are for a limited time and may not be combined with any past offers. |
April 14, 2008 |
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New Carrington Model Available for August Delivery in Pleasant Prairie, WI |
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Families with school-aged children are always looking to be settled in a new house before the children start school in late August. Chestnut Homes, Inc. is making one of its most popular models, The Carrington, available for an August delivery to accommodate those families who want the great schools and perfect location that the Whispering Knoll community offers in Pleasant Prairie, WI. With four bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, and a first floor den, this home has a floor plan that accommodates both the needs of the adults and the children in the household. In addition, this house is being built on a very special large lot that backs up to a conservation area. It allows for the feeling of both spaciousness and privacy. With a fully landscaped lot, a custom front elevation, and a long list of inclusions such as an extra deep basement and a three car garage, this is an ideal home for a busy family. “This home has a very special custom designed kitchen that includes upgraded appliances with a built in double oven, microwave, cooktop, and dishwasher. The layout is so perfect for “the cook” in the family. It is functional, yet it looks so beautiful,” said Vara Winnan, sales manager at Whispering Knoll. “This house has so many nice upgrades and is a great value considering that the house is priced at $479,990.” The house will have numerous rooms with arched openings, hardwood floors, crown moulding, wide casing and base boards, and special lighting. There are just too many features to list. For information on this residence and Whispering Knoll, telephone Vara at (262) 697-5600. |
April 14, 2008 |
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Dick Eckburg and Chestnut Homes, Inc. Create a New Rockford Marketing Team |
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Coldwell Banker Premier and Chestnut Homes, Inc announces that Dick Eckburg will be coordinating realtor sales and services at the Silo Ridge community for Chestnut Homes, Inc. With approximately 55 lots available, “The Eckburg Team” brings their service-oriented “no nonsense” approach to marketing the complete portfolio of distinctively designed Chestnut Homes. “With over 36 years of experience as a real estate broker and with over 3100 total properties closed in the Rockford area, Dick will provide the team with the special knowledge of what the buyer really wants,” said Susan Dice, Sales Manager of the Chestnut Homes, Inc. Silo Ridge Community. “Dick’s Coldwell Banker team will really provide the type of service that few realtors know how to provide their clients. We are very happy that he is partnering with us.” Chestnut Homes offers eight floor plans at the Silo Ridge community that can be customized with added or enlarged rooms, custom trim packages, and a variety of elevations on both standard and walk-out lots. The plans range from a 1400 square foot ranch home to a 3200 square foot two story. With pricing starting in the low $200’s, the Machesney Park, IL community offers exceptional value in addition to having some of the lowest taxes in the Rockford metro area. The sales office at Silo Ridge can be reached by telephoning (815) 885-4101. Dick Eckburg can be reached at Coldwell Banker Premier at (815) 231-4166. |
April 3, 2008 |
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Office Condominium in Burr Ridge Nears Completion |
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For further information, contact John Barcelona at (630) 230-0800, ext. 18. |
February 5, 2008 |
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New Models Open for Grand Opening |
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Chestnut Homes, Inc. of Burr Ridge is pleased to introduce The Townhomes at Savannah Crossing to the Aurora housing market. The new fully decorated models are located at the northwest corner of Kirk and Butterfield Roads and are within the highly rated Batavia schools. Its superior location is only one mile north of the I-88 Farnsworth exit and is close to shopping including the Prime outlet mall, new grocery and specialty stores. Many new retail stores and banks are within walking distance of the community. The Townhomes at Savannah Crossing features 92 maintenance free townhomes with four floor plans ranging from 1,461 to over 1,900 square feet of living space. The Brantley and The Covington feature first floor master bedroom suites while The Arlington and The Dalton are traditional two store townhome designs. Alternate floor plans of each home are available to expand and enhance the living space. Base prices start at $263,990 for the Arlington and range to $302,990 for the Covington. An extensive list of standard features sets The Townhomes of Savannah Crossing apart from the competition. Full basements, hardwood or ceramic tile floors, oak stair rails, gourmet kitchens, deluxe master bathrooms, Pella maintenance free windows, nine foot ceilings, and central air conditioning are just a few of the standard features buyers will find included in each residence. Each purchaser has an extensive list of customized options and features available that can be constructed in each unit to reflect their personal lifestyle. A design specialist assists each purchaser in the selection of their personalized features. Each townhome includes a full basement that is vital for storage in a townhome. In addition, it allows for the expansion of living space. There are many residences that offer either walkout or lookout basements, many of which overlook a large pond. "Since these residences have a conventional basement and separate garage, they offer an enormous space advantage when compared to out competitors," said John Barcelona, President of Chestnut Homes, Inc. The new sales center displays the many features that are standard in each and every residence. The Brantley, with a Master Bedroom on the first floor, and the Arlington are fully decorated models that are now open. The distinctive exterior features brick on the entire first floor, classic color scheme, two car garages, deck or patio, and extensive detailing and landscaping near each building and in the central areas of the community. The Grand Opening of the community will continue through April 30th with special pricing and financing being available. To visit the sales center, go north on Farnsworth from I-88 to Butterfield Road, go west on Butterfield to Church Road and the entrance. The sales center is open on Sunday from 11:00 to 5:00 and on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 5:00. To receive more information, telephone 1-630-375-0701 or visit www.chestnuthomes.com. |
November 5, 2007 |
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New Sales Manager at Savannah Crossing |
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Chestnut Homes is pleased and honored to announce Mr. Donald
Schroeder is the new Sales Manager at the Townhomes at Savannah Crossing in |
April 10, 2007 |
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The Make Sense Townhomes Have Arrived |
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Chestnut Homes, Inc. of Burr Ridge is pleased to introduce The Townhomes at Savannah Crossing to the hot Aurora housing market. Located at the northwest corner of Kirk and Butterfield Roads, its convenient location is only one mile north of the I-88 Farnsworth exit and close to shopping, new grocery and specialty stores. The land improvements have begun and ground will be broken shortly for the furnished models. The Townhomes at Savannah Crossing feature 92 maintenance free townhomes with four floor plans ranging from 1461 to over 1900 square feet of living space. The Brantley and The Covington feature first floor master bedroom suites while The Arlington and the Dalton are traditional two story townhome designs. Alternate floor plans of each home are available to expand and enhance the living space. The Townhomes at Savannah Crossing are located just south of the Kirkland Farms residential community and are immediately east of Marmion Academy. The community is located within the boundaries of the Batavia schools. The exteriors feature distinctive architectural elements including brick on the entire first floor, classic color scheme, two car attached garages, and extensive landscaping including a scenic pond and specialty fencing. An extensive list of standard features sets The Townhomes of Savannah Crossing apart from the competition. Full basements, hardwood or ceramic tile floors, oak railings, gourmet kitchens, deluxe baths, Pella maintenance free windows and central air conditioning are just a few of the features buyers will find to make the home buying experience an incredible value. Full basements add great value to a townhome, not only for storage, but also the possibility of extra living space. In addition to standard basements, lookout and walkout basements are available. The sales office is located just west of the intersection of Farnsworth/Kirk Rd and Butterfield Road, just 1 mile north of I-88. For complete information, call 630-375-0701. |
