Extraordinary values available on family-ready homes

Getting ready for new inventory at two single-family communities and nearing closeout at a third, Pasquinelli Homes is offering substantial savings on ready-for-move-in homes at all three locations.

"Pasquinelli has been selling homes in Chicagoland for more than a half-century," said Anthony Pasquinelli, "and we have an established reputation for providing the highest level of customer care in every community, for every customer. These homes are crafted with custom-selected upgrades, and their communities have been best-sellers since they opened."

The first of the three communities, Theodore's Crossing in Joliet, has certainly proven its popularity. It's almost sold out, which makes this offer on the Sonoma design all the more remarkable.

Originally priced at $376,137, but now available for $299,000, the two-story Sonoma includes 3,365 square feet of space, with four bedrooms and 2½ baths. The home has formal living and dining areas separated by dramatic architectural pillars; a huge family room with fireplace; a cozy den (or office); and a large kitchen with breakfast area. The second floor features a loft, a convenient laundry room and a magnificent master suite with huge walk-in closet and private luxury bath. In addition, the community is served by Troy schools and is close to Metra trains.

Take I-55 south to Route 52 and exit west to Route 59. Turn north to Theodore Street, then west 2.5 miles. The Sonoma is on Lot 52 at 6402 Roth Drive. To phone, call 815-609-3497.

For those looking for a home with a first-floor master suite, the Independence will bring you that and a whole lot more, including a country club lifestyle without the country club costs.

This superb home is located at Traditions at Grande Reserve, a community offering year-round recreation highlighted by a state-of-the-art clubhouse, three pools and an on-site playground. The two-bedroom plus den, two-bath, 1,980-square-foot home features an enormous two-story family room, a deck and a beautifully appointed kitchen with center work island, built-in pantry, and 42-inch-tall cherry cabinets. The main-level master suite, one of the most sought-after of contemporary amenities, includes a luxury bath and large walk-in closet. There's another bedroom as well as a loft on the second floor, and the 9-foot-high look-out basement includes roughed-in plumbing for an additional bath. The home even has great views of the community nature preserve.

The Independence was originally $341,228, but is currently priced at only $295,900.

Take I-88 west to Orchard Road, exit south to Route 34 (Ogden Avenue), turn west to American Drive, and turn right on Grande Trail to the sales center. The Independence is on Lot 94 at 2856 Cranston Circle. Call (630) 553-3962.

The third of these value-priced homes is located at Siena at Tuscany Woods, in the Hampshire countryside. Here, in a master-planned community featuring an on-site playground and a scenic pond, homebuyers will find the 2-story Biltmore, a 2,975-square-foot home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-story foyer, formal living and dining rooms, an immense family room, and an expansive eat-in kitchen with 42-inch-tall upper cabinets. Among its many amenities are 9-foot-high first-floor ceilings, hardwood floors, six-panel Colonist doors and trim, oak rails, and ceramic tile bathrooms. The spacious second-floor master suite includes a tray ceiling in the bedroom in addition to a walk-in closet and deluxe bath. This Biltmore is available now for $299,500.

Take I-90 west to Route 47, exit south to Route 72, and turn right (west) 2.5 miles to the sales center on the right. Call (847) 683-7487.

All 17 Pasquinelli communities are open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment. For more information on the availability of homes for quick delivery, phone the individual communities or check out www.pasquinelli.com. Pasquinelli Homes