“World's Most Complete Neighborpedia”
Explore:   What's happening in your neck of the woods?

Kimberly Thurm, Broker Consultant / Relocation Specialist ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR

WALT DISNEY WORLD FLORIDA - IT IS STILL MAGICAL!!

Magic Kingdom still holds all the awe inspiring wonderment as when you were a younger! At least as seen through the eyes of our children. You can still caught up in the fever and the excitement. Especially when the park starts to empty out and the crowds begin to leave. The park begins to take on a magical life of it's own that I think Walt had in mind. You can easily maneuver around and go from place to place to the rides or the shows. Learn the back ways and the tricks of being able to go on all the rides you want!!

Walt Disney

~~All photos are the property of Kimberly Thurm, no reproductions of any kind shall be allowed without the express written consent of Kimberly Thurm.~~

Morton Arboretum In Lisle, Illinois... Fall In All It's Splendor!!

What is the Morton Arboretum:

The Morton Arboretum is know world wide as a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the planting and conservation of trees. It is approximately 1,700 acres and has more than 4,000 kinds of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world. It takes donations and contributions to help keep the Arboretum in top shape. Here in Naperville we are so luck to have such a spectacular place at our border.

Through out the year it hosts some great events and plus the Arboretum has a hands on Childrens Garden. Right now you can paint a pumpkin, make your own taffy apple or view all the gorgeous Gords that have been artfully decorated. This is really great place to bring the family and learn about our world full of plants and trees.

I was able to visit the Arboretum yesterday and thought I would share some pictures. Please visit their website for further information. Morton Arboretum in Lisle Illinois!

Arboretum

Arboretum

Arboretum

Arboretum

Arboretum

Another Season Comes to an End!! (Bringing The Boat Home)... and Preparing for Next Year. Are You Ready?

As we begin to close down our boating season here in the Midwest, it is also a nice time to reflect on all the fun that was had this past spring and summer. Pulling the boats out, taking down the piers, closing down cottages, repairing items, packing things, weatherproofing... it's a ritual and it must be done properly and with a lot of care. Because essentially at the same time, we are getting ready for the coming season as well. Always preparing ahead of time is the key. If everything is done well next year will be wonderfully easy and very fulfilling.

It's Just like Real Estate don't you think? You need to be always preparing, adjusting, fixing, tweaking, investing in the new, all for the future. Your clients are relying on it. If you do not, then it's not going to be pretty. Just like some sellers, you can either be in the market or you can be chasing the market.

What are you doing to prepare and ensure for a successful next year?

Bringing the Boat in at Sunset

~JUST LISTED - GORGEOUS TWO STORY WITH FINISHED WALK OUT BASEMENT~

23017 Eider Drive Plainfield, IL 60585

5 bedrooms, 4full baths, 1half bath, with finished walk out basement

Asking $450,000

Click for Slideshow

CHECK OUT THE VIRTUAL TOUR!!

Excellent home with great features in Farmstone Ridge!! Award Winning Plainfield Schools... Beautiful brick front was built in 2005. 4/5 bed. 4.5 baths, finished walk out bsmt on park-like area w/ extra special sunsets thrown in. 9' ceilings on 1st floor and 2-story entry. A spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, cherry cabinets, recessed lighting and a huge walk-in pantry. The generous family room with fireplace and built-in cherry cabinetry. A large master bedroom and terrific walk-in master closet. Plus a Jack & Jill bath and a private bath in the other bedroom. That's 3 full baths on the second floor. In the finished walk out there is a bar area, games area and an additional bedroom or playroom. Also a full bath in this lower level. Inclthe finished area in the walk out the owner says is about 1400 sq ft, total space equally approximately 4,913 SQ. FT!! Other details.. lawn sprinkler system, fenced yard. Give me a call to view this home today!

General

Subdivision Farmstone Ridge
County Will
Stories 2 Story
SQFT 3,513
Status Available
Listing Number 07613458

Rooms

Rooms Description Den/Office/Study
Family Room
Utility/Laundry-1st Floor
Dining Room Description 15X12 Flooring: Carpet
Family Room Description 20X18 Flooring: Carpet
Living Room Description 15X12 Flooring: Carpet
Den Description 13X13 Flooring: Carpet
Kitchen Description 15X11 Flooring: Hardwood
Laundry Description Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Bedroom Description Flooring: Carpet
Bedroom 1 21X12
Bedroom 2 14X13
Bedroom 3 14X14
Bedroom 4 15X13
Bedroom 5 13X11

Interior

Basement Full
Walkout
Finished
Exterior Access
Interior Features Bar-Dry
Humidifier
Heating Gas
Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace 1
Appliances Oven-Double
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal

Exterior

Lot Size .25-.49 Acre
Construction Aluminum/Vinyl/Steel Siding
Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass (Shingles) Roof
Garage 3-Car Garage
Parking None/Not Applicable
Lot Fenced Yard
Park Adjacent
Water Public
Sewer Sewer-Public

Schools

School District GS:202,JH:202,HS:202

Miscellaneous

Year Built 2005
Association Fee $ 352 Annual
Taxes $11,962 /Yr