GAMBINO REALTORS THE COLLECTION
AUGUST 2019
ROCKFORD
Welcome to the August issue of The Collection! Whether you are searching for your dream home, looking for an investment opportunity, or ready to downsize, we have great insight for you to consider within these beautiful pages. Feel free to peruse our feature properties and articles for inspiration!
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Before You Look for that Dream Home... Know What You Want Vs. What You Need
In this day and age of being able to shop for anything anywhere, it is really important to know what you’re looking for when you start your home search. If you’ve been thinking about buying a home of your own for some time now, you’ve probably come up with a list of things that you’d LOVE to have in your new home. Many new homebuyers fantasize about the amenities that they see on television or Pinterest, and start looking at the countless homes listed for sale through rose-colored glasses. Do you really need that farmhouse sink in the kitchen to be happy with your home choice? Would a two-car garage be a convenience or a necessity? Could the “man cave” of your dreams be a future renovation project instead of a make-or-break right now? The first step in your home buying process should be getting pre-approved for your mortgage. This allows you to know your budget before you fall in love with a home that is way outside of it. The next step is to list all the features of a home that you would like, and to qualify them as follows: •“Must-Haves” – if this property does not have these items, then it shouldn’t even be considered (ex: distance from work or family, number of bedrooms/bathrooms). •“Should-Haves” – if the property hits all of the ‘must-haves’ and some of the ‘should-haves,’ it stays in contention but does not need to have all of these features. •“Absolute-Wish List” – if we find a property in our budget that has all of the ‘must-haves,’ most of the ‘shouldhaves,’ and ANY of these, it’s the winner! Having this list fleshed out before starting your search will save you time and frustration. It also lets your agent know what features are most important to you before they start showing you houses in your desired area.
MAGNIFICENT ABODE $410,000.00 Simply Magnificent! A who’s who of designers, craftsmen and artists have collaborated to create a one of a kind residence nestled on nearly an acre in a prime Rockford locale. Relish in beautiful views from every room and over 5,000 SQ FT of living space with astute attention to details throughout. Relax in the master en suite with dual entry, custom office, sitting area and bath. Entertain in a kitchen with all one would expect in a house of this magnitude complimented by a butler’s pantry. Travel upstairs where you will discover two additional bedrooms, another amazing bath and attic providing abundant storage along with garage access. The lower level family room possesses Scandinavian inspired design and boasts entertainment space complete with a wet bar and expanded livability options for a workout space, pantry, or whatever your heart may desire. This beauty extends outdoors where a fenced in yard invites you to enjoy a new patio space, a gardener’s paradise and the serenity of nature. Find comfort in your state-of-the-art irrigation system and your renovated shed where you can enjoy a greenhouse with skylights and water.
2554 Tanglewood Lane • 5,000 SQUARE FEET • 4 BEDROOMS • OUTDOOR OASIS • CUSTOM OFFICE SPACE
Team Lunde 815|985|9522 Contact View Full Listing for Details
STUNNING TWO-STORY $319,900.00
Explore this stunning two-story home nestled on a professionally landscaped, 1.63-acre lot. The updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a trash compactor, will bring out your inner chef. Retire to the beautifully and carefully updated master bedroom where you will find comfort and luxurious amenities. The hall bathrooms have been recently updated and the lowerlevel bathroom is already roughed-in waiting for your unique finishing touches. Retreat with family and friends to the freshly painted deck and patio complete with an outdoor fireplace while you listen to the sounds of nature amid a park-like setting. The newer furnace and roof will give you peace of mind and the large shed has plenty of room for all of your toys. This home is in a desirable Boone County location where you will be close to a multitude of shops, restaurants and entertainment.
2409 Mi-Kevince Trail • 1.63 ACRE LOT • 4 BEDROOMS • PARK-LIKE SETTING • NEW FURNACE AND ROOF
Brad Zimmerman 815|985|2830 Contact View Full Listing for Details
SERENE COUNTRY ESTATE $399,900.00
Situated on almost 6.5 acres, this gem is truly a unique and a rare find with great potential. There is plenty of space within its three bedrooms, one and a half baths with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, two classical staircases, and a two and half car attached garage. Enjoy your summer nights on the wrap around porch or the three-season porch while the peaceful sounds soothe you in this country retreat. This property includes five large, very well maintained and cared for sheds/barns that all have concrete floors. Three of the five sheds/barns include insulated walls and electric. One of the barns has a loft/fun room where your friends and family can enjoy a full day of play. This home comes with a new water heater in 2019, while the air conditioning unit and furnace were just checked and certified. This serene estate boasts numerous features that will welcome you and your family home.
16602 Wyman School Road • 6.5 ACRES • ZONED AGRICULTURAL • FIVE SHEDS/BARNS • WRAP AROUND PORCH
Heather Carter 815|519|2969 Contact View Full Listing for Details
MOVE IN READY DELIGHT $385,000.00 This beautiful home in the Harvest Hills Subdivision has been meticulously cared for and is move in ready. Offering over 3,600 SQ FT of quality and wonderful details, this four-bedroom, three bath home has abundant space for family and friends, an open floor plan that today’s buyer craves and flex spaces making it suitable for a variety of lifestyles. On the main floor you will find a volume entry, formal dining room and a private den all with rich hardwood floors. The great room has walls of windows and is open to a gourmet kitchen, dinette and breakfast bar. Sliding doors lead to the raised deck with nice views of your professionally landscaped yard. The main floor has two bedrooms and two full baths including a main floor master with en suite bath. Upstairs is a loft area, two additional bedrooms and a full bath. A huge bonus room on the second floor would make a great playroom or media room depending on your needs. This beauty is Located close to I-90 and the new Mercy Hospital. An absolute delight and a must-see.
3750 Gray Fox Run • 3,600 SQUARE FEET • OPEN FLOOR PLAN • GOURMET KITCHEN • BONUS ROOM AND LOFT
Miguel Lobato 815|494|7905 Contact View Full Listing for Details
PRESTIGIOUS BRICK TWO-STORY $379,900.00 Revel in this gorgeous two-story, brick home in the prestigious Brandywine Estates. Entertain in your spacious kitchen that has granite countertops, cherry cabinets, a center island and eating area that opens up to the family room. Cozy up to the wood burning fireplace in the family room or relax in the living room while curled up with a good book you selected from your personal library, all while remaining on the main level. An office awaits on the main floor where you can conduct your business before retreating to the serene setting outside. The laundry room is conveniently located on the first floor making chores a breeze in this home. Recent upgrades were installed with care including arched doorways boasting rounded corners, moldings, casings, new trim, surround sound, and two staircases leading to the second floor. A beautiful master suite features a tray ceiling, walk-in closet, tiled bathroom complete with heated floors, jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower and a double vanity sink. Additional upgrades will give you peace of mind with new windows, dishwasher, roof, high efficiency furnace, water heater, and so much more. Convenient location, peaceful setting and peace of mind makes this home truly move-in ready, pleasing even the pickiest of buyers who will to make themselves right at home.
11180 Stratford Place • 1.78 ACRE LOT • 4 BEDROOMS • LUXURIOUS MASTER BATH • NUMEROUS UPGRADES
Mikhaele Howell 815|871|6787 Contact View Full Listing for Details
YOUR FABULOUS DREAM HOME IS NOW AVAILABLE
Over the last several years, many “baby boomers” have undergone a metamorphosis. Their children have finally moved out and they can now dream about their own future. For many, a change in lifestyle might necessitate a change in the type of home they live in. That two-story, four-bedroom colonial with three bathrooms no longer fits the bill. Taxes are too high. Utilities are too expensive. Cleaning and repair are too difficult. When they decide to travel to be with friends and family, locking up the house is too time-consuming and worrisome. Instead, a nice ranch home with 2-3 bedrooms and two baths might better fulfill their new needs and lifestyle. The challenge many “boomers” have faced when trying to downsize to the perfect new home has been a lack of inventory. The average number of years a family stays in their home has increased by fifty percent since 2008, causing fewer houses to come to the market. During the same time, new home builders were concentrating most of their efforts on large, luxury, expensive houses. However, that is starting to change. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, sales of newly built, single-family homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 692,000 units in March. The great news is that more of those homes were sold at the lower end of the price range. In a press release last week, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) explained that: “The median sales price was $302,700, with strong gains in homes sold at lower price points. The median price of a new home sale a year earlier was $335,400.” NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz offered further detail: “We saw a large gain at lower price points where demand is strong. In March of 2019, 50% of new home sales were priced below $300,000, compared to 39% in March of 2018.” If you are a “boomer” thinking of selling your old house in order to buy a new home that better fits your current lifestyle, now may be the perfect time!
INVEST IN REAL ESTATE 1447 Woodcreek Bend| Rockford
• THREE UNITS • TWO-CAR GARAGE • THREE STORIES Endless investment opportunities await in this three-unit all brick that includes a two-car garage separating the first-floor side by side apartment. Each unit is unique from the other, providing more options leading to more potential renters. The third unit has a front-door to side on Old Colony Bend. Enjoy the income potential of the three stories, three refrigerators that stay, a stackable washer and dryer in the third unit stays as well.
1797 & 1823 Ipsen Road | Belvidere
Laura Haynes | 815•985•1115 |lhaynes@gogambino.com • TWO UNITS • HARDWOOD FLOORING • LARGE LOT Move-In ready and impeccably maintained. One side boasts three beds and two full baths. Other side has two beds and one full bathroom. All hardwood flooring in living room and bedroom in both units. Newer roof and windows for the entire structure. Separate utilities and septic systems. Easily convertible into a single-family home. Nice large lot that backs up to a cornfield in a great geographic location.
4771,4773,4775 Charing | Rockford
John Sweeney | 815•262•5769| jsweeney@gogambino.com • TWO UNITS • ALL BRICK BUILDING • LONG TERM TENANTS Three unit all brick building with one owner. New flooring in all units. Rents are $850 for two the bedroom unit with two car garage and $525 for the one-bedroom unit. Storage area for the one-bedroom unit is located behind the garage. All units are rented with long term tenants, month to month, no leases. Bright and cheery. Washer and dryer in all units. All appliances stay. Great location. Convenient to shopping, bus route and easy I-90 access all in the Harlem school district.
914 14th Street | Rockford
Karen Barbagallo | 815•988•5577|kbarbagallo@gogambino.com
• TWO UNITS • SUNROOM • NEWER MECHANICALS Nice Brick Duplex that is very solid and well maintained that includes a beautiful sunroom. Two-bedroom, one bath units, along with a detached, shared two car garage with opener makes this an ideal investment property. Newer mechanicals and roof. Location is close to a park. The owner pays water and sewer and the tenants pay their own utilities. Storage and laundry hookups are located in the basement.
Bryan Holder | 815•543•1232 | bholder@gogambino.com
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