DuPage County Residents Look Forward to Block Party & Chili Cook-Off

Chilympics features a chili cook-off, live music, culinary demonstrations and more!
Photo via Downers Grove Park District facebook page.

Don’t waste another weekend sitting on the couch – instead, get out and experience all that Addison and its neighboring communities have to offer! This fall, enjoy everything from a block party to a culinary celebration.

Hartz Homes Unveils Two New Home Designs for Marywood Meadows Community

The new designs offer features identified as being most popular among today's buyers, including open floor plans, second-floor loft areas and family-friendly kitchens.

For more than 50 years, Hartz Homes has been providing top-quality homes to buyers looking to make the Chicago area their home. Now, the company is offering even more options for homeowners by introducing two new models at their popular Marywood Meadows development, aimed at appealing to an even broader range of tastes and buyer preferences.

Hartz Homes Announces Large Lots Now Available at Nantucket Lakes in New Lenox

Single Family Homes on 1/2 to a Full 2 Acres, Starting from the Mid $200's

Nantucket Lakes, a Hartz Homes residential community, offers single family homes situated on lots ranging from a half-acre to a full two-acres starting in the mid $200's. The large lots provide a personal oasis for families of any size, with ample space for play, pets or entertaining. Hartz Homes continues a 50 year tradition of establishing premium residential communities in the Chicagoland area with the development of Nantucket Lakes.

Hartz Construction Announces New Townhome Models Now Open at Playa Vista in Plainfield



Maintenance-free, resort-style community that will offer an on-site clubhouse and single-level homes.

Hartz Construction presents Playa Vista, a clubhouse community located in Plainfield, IL. Located less than an hour from Chicago and only five miles from downtown Plainfield, Playa Vista is close to dining, shopping and local parks.

Homeowners of Playa Vista have more time to enjoy local destinations, hobbies and the amenities of the community with the maintenance-free lifestyle offered by Hartz Homes.  The resort-style community offers maintenance-free living for adults who no longer want the hassels of maintaining a large single-family property.  Without lawns to mow or snow to shovel, Playa Vista homeowners have more time for the "fun stuff".

Easter Brunch & Bowling Extravaganza in Lockport this Spring

Photo via Lockport Park District facebook page.

Stay busy this spring by checking out all of the exciting happenings going on in and around Lockport! From April to May, the town is featuring delicious brunch options and a fun bowling party. Keep reading to see what's coming up near you!

New Lenox Offers Tons of Summer Fun

Take advantage of the gorgeous weather this summer by joining New Lenox in celebrating their seasonal events and festivities! The town’s community calendar is bursting with activities that will easily appeal to any age. So, bring your kids or tag along with a group of friends in order to experience all that New Lenox has to offer! 

Presenting the Spacious Single Family Homes at Heather Glen in New Lenox, IL

Click Here to Watch a Video Tour of the Heather Glen Models

Hartz Homes presents 8 luxurious single family home plans at Heather Glen community in New Lenox, IL. New buyers enjoy luxurious features such as 9 foot first floor ceilings, energy efficient windows, white colonist trim and doors, oak railings, large kitchens with energy efficient GE appliances, 3 to 4 bedrooms with ample closet space, large master bedrooms, 2 to 2.5 baths and large 2-car garages.

The location gives residents convenient access to expressways, public transportation and the many nearby shopping and dining opportunities.

For more information call 815-907-5303 or visit HartzHomes.com.
Community is located at 2275 Scotsglen, New Lenox, IL
Model Hours are: M, T, F, Sat. 10-5, Sun 11-5, closed Wed & Thurs. 

New Single Family Models Now Open at Hibernia in New Lenox

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Hartz Homes is proud to present two new decorated single-family models at the community of Hibernia in New Lenox, IL. This family friendly community features a large park with lake & fishing pier, a pavilion for afternoon picnics, playground with water spray area, walking/ jogging trails and sand volleyball courts.

The Boca Raton Ranch Model at the Active Adult Community of Lago Vista

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The Boca Raton ranch, located at the community of Lago Vista in Lockport, IL, starts at $211,900 and offers 1,650 sq. feet of living space with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den & 2-car garage. 

The New Ashbury Ranch Model Offers Buyers a Large Open Plan

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The new Ashbury II Ranch model is big on space with open sight lines and loads of upscale features. Whisper Creek Duplexes are located in Mokena, IL. The Ashbury starts at $293,900. Some of the features include:

The Bal Harbour Ranch Model at Lago Vista in Lockport, IL

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The Bal Harbour ranch plan starts at $225,900 and offers 2,000 square feet of living space with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Den & 2-car garage. Some of the features also include:

The Windsor Model Tour at Oliviabrook in Oakbrook Terrace

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The Windsor II is a luxurious ranch townhome offered in the new home community of Oliviabrook in Oakbrook Terrace. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch plan offers an open floor plan with Great room, Gourmet kitchen, Dining room, Den , large Master Suite, full basement and a 2-car garage. Pricing starts from $375,000.

The Luxurious Tarleton - a Two-story Townhome Model at Oliviabrook in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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Highlighted by a roomy first-floor master suite, the two-story Tarleton townhome plan features three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a dramatic loft space. With its open floor plan, the Tarleton’s 2,886 square feet of living space blends modern living with posh design elements, such as decorative ceilings, a three-sided fireplace and dramatic two-story entry. Pricing for this luxurious townhome starts at $385,000.

Buyers Enjoy Single-Level Living in the Bennett Model at Essex Place

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The Bennett Model at the condominium community at Essex Place in Elmhurst, IL offers over 1,700 square feet of maintenance-free living. The plan offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, Spacious kitchen, Formal dining room, Large living room, laundry room, Master suite with walk-in closet.
Pricing for the Bennett Plan starts from the $250's.



Click video below for a model tour of the Bennett Model.

Hibernia's Keswick Model Offers Home Buyers Large Open Plan

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The Keswick plan offers 3,390 sq. ft. of open living space, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full basement and 3-car tandem garage. Click Here for Floor Plans.

Additional home features include: 

• Formal Living/Dining Room
• Study/Den
• Oak Hardwood Floors in Kitchen, Dinette & Foyer
• First Floor Brick Exterior & Brick Fireplace
• Large Eat-in Kitchen with Preparation Island & Pantry
• Luxury Master Suite His/Her Walk-In Closets & Tray Ceiling

The Del Ray, Lago Vista's Largest Ranch Plan

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The Del Ray offers plenty of space for home buyers looking to downsize, but still needing room to entertain. This is Lago Vista's largest ranch home plan with over 2,100 square feet and pricing starts from only $235,900. 

The Key West: A Popular Ranch Model at the Community of Lago Vista

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The Key West - a Single-family Ranch Plan at Lago Vista in Lockport, IL

1,926 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths & 2-car garage

* Spacious Floor Plan

* Formal Living & Dining Rooms

* Family Room

* Spacious Kitchen with Preparation Island and Pantry

* Breakfast Area 

* Study        

* Grand Master Bedroom with His/Her Walk-In Closets

* Master Bath with Double-Bowl Vanity

* Sunroom or Living Room Extension

Hartz Homes Presents the Coral Gables Ranch Plan at the Community of Lago Vista in Lockport

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The Coral Gable Ranch
This spacious ranch plan offers 1,500 square feet of living space with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2-car garage. The home features formal living and dining rooms, a large kitchen with pantry, a grand master suite with walk-in closet and double-bowl sink vanity. A basement & sunroom are available options on this ranch home. Pricing for the Coral Gable plan starts from $199,900.

Click here to view the floorplan.