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30 | June 7, 2018 | The Mokena Messenger local living mokenamessenger.com No Money Down at Westgate Manor in Peotone New Construction Homes from $239,900 Thinking hard about renting instead of owning? Think again, say the experts—who recommend crunching the numbers carefully to see which side of the fence the grass is greener on. More often than not, the greener side—as in grass and money—is the one you end up owning. While it’s true that home mortgage interest rates are slowly on the rise, the same can be said of monthly rents for residential units, especially considering that the greater Chicagoland rental market has become more active in recent months. “Shoppers who don’t have much of a down payment saved up or who are worried about qualifying for a loan due to a moderate income can still share in the great American dream of homeownership,” said Bryan Nooner, President of Distinctive Home Builders. “Through our preferred lender a new home can be had with no money down so they don’t have to worry about raising money for closing costs or a down payment. While some conditions apply, for first-time buyers and shoppers on a tight budget, it’s the perfect scenario.” “Over the long term, however, the advantages of purchasing and owning your own residence significantly outnumber the plusses of renting,” added Nooner. “The most important distinction between renting and owning is the ability to build equity in your property, which is only possible with the latter. When you purchase a home and pay a monthly mortgage, the portion applied toward principal every month is your money coming back to you—a reflection of the value of your equity. One of the other major boons to buying a home is the ability to deduct (within certain limits), your property taxes and mortgage loan interest on your yearly federal and state income tax returns.” The financing offer applies to Westgate Manor buyers who opt for a home mortgage loan through Distinctive Home Builders’ preferred lender, who is available to meet with home shoppers on the weekends or by appointment at Distinctive Home Builders Single Family Home Center in Manhattan at 24458 S. Rt. 52, Manhattan, IL. 60422. Some conditions apply, see a Distinctive Home Builders representative for complete details. Peotone is a family-friendly village and is one of the best kept secrets among new home seekers, according to Nooner. Several factors attracted Distinctive Home Builders to build 38 homes at Westgate Manor, not the least of which was its convenient location between Interstate 57 and Illinois Route 50 and easy access to I-80. Commuters enjoy several nearby train stations and a 35-minute drive to Chicago. Distinctive offers a wide variety of home styles and selections — buyers can choose among 12 different brick and frame construction designs, each available in three to eight different elevations. Square footages span 1,600 to 2,500 for ranches and 1,800 to 3,000 for two-story homes. Prices start at $239,900. Westgate Manor offers three to four bedrooms, two to threeand-a-half baths, full basement, formal dining room, vaulted, tray or nine-foot first-floor ceilings, a large kitchen with custom maple cabinets, family room or great room, and concrete driveways. Depending on the home selected, other standard amenities can include a living room, den, dinette, a tray or vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom, as well as dual-zoned heating and air conditioning. Premium standard features included at Westgate Manor are brick front exteriors on the first floor, free basements in most models, ceramic tile or hardwood floors in the kitchen, baths and foyer; and custom maple cabinets. Kitchen cabinets feature solid wood construction (no particle board), have solid wood drawers with dove tail joints, which is rare in the marketplace. “When you build a new home with Distinctive, you are receiving a hand-crafted home with custom made cabinets,” noted Nooner. This year, Distinctive is celebrating 32 years of building thousands of homes throughout the Will and south Cook County areas. Distinctive Home Builders, an industry leading innovator, offers the fastest build times (90 working days) with a “Zero Punch List” closing policy. Prior to closing, each home undergoes a 100-point checklist to insure the home measures up to our high quality standards. Customers stay connected to the progress of their home from start to finish through Distinctive’s unique construction portal. Customers download the app to stay in touch with their new home 24/7 from anywhere in the world. The app allows customers to see the progress of their home, access their documents and easily share photos and updates with family and friends on social media. As a semi-custom builder, Distinctive Home Builders can modify any of its standard designs to cater to a customer’s tastes, which means that moving walls, adding extra windows or even extending the garage are all possible. All homes are highly energy efficient and are built to National Energy Code guidelines. Every home built has upgraded wall and ceiling insulation values with energy efficient windows and high efficiency furnaces. Before homeowners take possession of their new home, a blower door test is performed to verify that each home passes a set of stringent guidelines to insure homes are tight and energy efficient. “Ultimately, when you add up all the pros of purchasing, most owners inevitably gain more tangible and intangible benefits your own.” than renters do,” Nooner. said. “It simply makes better financial sense to build equity, reduce your taxes, and make your money grow through appreciation — all while living in a brand new home that you can call Westgate Manor is conveniently located within walking distance of the esteemed Peotone High School. The Westgate Manor new home offsite Sales and Information Center is located in Manhattan at 24458 S. Rt. 52, Manhattan, IL. 60422. Hours are daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed Wednesday and Thursday and always available by appointment. Please contact a Distinctive representative for current pricing and complete details at (708) 479-7700 or (708) 737-9142 or visit www. distinctivehomebuilders.com.
mokenamessenger.com real estate the Mokena Messenger | June 7, 2018 | 31 The Mokena Messenger’s Sponsored content of the WEEK The current owners are being relocated for work so their amazing home is now available. What: Luxury and richly appointed five-bedroom home in an upscale subdivision. Where: 21799 London Bridge, Mokena Amenities: Stunning, richly appointed custom home that exudes excellence throughout with it’s open floor plan, quality construction and attention to detail. This amazing home boasts a gourmet kitchen with oversized island, maple cabinetry, granite counters, custom wooden-range hood, can lights and stainless steel appliances; expansive, twostory family room with can lights and floor-to-ceiling, cozy fireplace; formal dining room with decorative ceiling; fifth bedroom/office on main level along with full bath could be ideal for related living; formal living room with built-in, custom bookcase; posh master suite boasting a tray ceiling, large sitting room, huge, walk-in closet and luxury bath offering a spa shower, double vanity and oversized tub; bedroom No. 2 en suite private bath and walk-in closet; extensive crown molding and wainscoting throughout; full, English basement with roughed in plumbing; private yard with professional landscaping. Listing Price: $549,900 Listing Agent: Kim Wirtz, (708) 516-3050, kimwirtz. com Listing Brokerage: Century 21 Affiliated Want to know how to become Home of the Week? Contact Tricia at (708) 326-9170 ext. 47. April 12 • 13316 Florence Road, Mokena, 60448-9577 - Lisa Frieling to Dana Fleming, $195,000 April 12 • 19649 Stonehenge Drive, Mokena, 60448-7899 - Joseph L. Zirkelbach to Sean T. Jensen, Camille Y. Gonzalez Jensen, $362,000 April 12 • 21015 Tall Grass Drive, Mokena, 60448-2454 - John R. Young to Christopher M. Radovanovic, Dawn M. Radovanovic, $450,000 The Going Rate is provided by Record Information Services, Inc. For more information, visit www.public-record.com or call (630) 557-1000.
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