Tracy & Sam Stella - Stellar Results Realty

Tracy & Sam Stella - Stellar Results Realty We know results are important to you when buying or selling a home. Our aim is to provide a stellar
experience from start to finish. The best possible result?

Sam Stella, Designated Managing Broker Owner of Stellar Results Realty, and Tracy Stella, Broker Owner and top-producing agent, lead a family-style brokerage serving Lake & McHenry Counties with expert guidance and passion for helping clients move forward A highly satisfied client! We care about you, your experience, and providing an excellent outcome. We believe integrity matters. We believe excellence matters. We believe effective communication matters. We believe YOU matter! We love real estate. More importantly, we love helping the people we are privileged to serve with their
real estate needs. We get that this isn’t just a transaction for you. So often, real estate is at the heart of
a major milestone moment whether buying or selling. Sometimes, we are cheering with you in times of joy and excitement. It’s your first home (or 15 th ), and
you have a lot to celebrate. We love those moments! It’s fun for us too. Sometimes, there are harder seasons and reasons we meet. We’re here for you in those difficult times
as well. Our goal is to be as helpful and sensitive to your needs as possible. We believe in driving great results for you too. We want you to get the home of your dreams, and we’ll
do what we can to help you get there. We want you to sell your home swiftly and for a good financial
return. We want all the good outcomes you’d expect from an excellent real estate brokerage, and we’re
committed to driving those results for you. We care about your bottom line. We don’t forget that our most important bottom line is you.

Does one size ever really fit all? One mortgage rate doesn't either. You may be seeing today’s higher rates and worryin...
09/28/2026

Does one size ever really fit all? One mortgage rate doesn't either.

You may be seeing today’s higher rates and worrying about whether it’s still worth it to buy. Here’s what you need to realize…

Mortgage rates differ just like the people who apply for loans. So, the rate you see online isn’t necessarily the one you’d get when you buy.

Your real mortgage rate is specific to your individual situation. It can be higher or lower than what you've seen or heard.

So, don’t assume the rate in the headlines is your rate. Before you decide you can't buy a home or that you should wait, find out what your real rate is. You'll know what your options are and get a map to what's possible.

And a quick conversation with a loan officer is the perfect place to start.

09/25/2026

🎉 UNDER CONTRACT IN SADDLEBROOK FARMS! 🏡

Congratulations to our sellers on accepting an offer on their beautiful Saddlebrook Farms home! ❤️

With its soaring vaulted ceilings, bright and open floor plan, charming covered front porch, relaxing screened porch, larger-than-average yard, and wonderful split-bedroom design, this home offered that perfect combination of comfortable living and an incredible 55+ lifestyle.

And now, the next chapter begins! We are so happy for our sellers as they celebrate offer acceptance and take another big step toward their move. 🎉

There is always something special about helping our clients move forward—because selling a home is about so much more than the house. It’s about where life is taking you next.

Congratulations to our sellers! We’re excited to guide you all the way to the closing table. 🥂🏡

📲 Tracy Stella | 224-426-4651
Stellar Results Realty
Where Caring Meets Home – Because Your Story Matters™

09/25/2026

🏡 UNDER CONTRACT — OFFER RECEIVED FIRST DAY ON THE MARKET! 🎉

Congratulations to our sellers! Their STUNNING brick ranch hit the market—and on the very first day, a buyer fell in love and presented them with an offer they simply couldn’t refuse! 🔥

And it’s easy to understand why. From the gorgeous curb appeal and beautifully manicured grounds to the designer finishes, quartzite countertops, dramatic lighting, incredible primary suite and more than $150,000 in thoughtful improvements, this home made an unforgettable first impression.

But a beautiful home is only part of the story. Preparation, presentation, pricing and marketing all work together to create opportunity—and in this case, that opportunity came FAST and with STRONG terms our sellers were excited to accept.

We couldn’t be happier for our SWEET clients as they move one big step closer to their next chapter. ❤️🏡

Thinking about selling? The strength of your offer matters—not just the price.

Let’s talk about how we position your home to attract buyers and create the strongest possible outcome.

📲 Tracy Stella | 224-426-4651
Stellar Results Realty

Where Caring Meets Home – Because Your Story Matters™

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right NowPrice cuts are a normal part of today’s housing market, and both bu...
09/25/2026

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Price cuts are a normal part of today’s housing market, and both buyers and sellers can use them to their advantage. Let's look at what's actually happening with prices in your neighborhood, so you know exactly where you stand before you list or make an offer.

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

🎉 Congratulations to Eric Esterle! 🎉Eric stopped by our Fox Lake office to pick up his $50 Dairy Queen gift card from ou...
09/24/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Eric Esterle! 🎉

Eric stopped by our Fox Lake office to pick up his $50 Dairy Queen gift card from our Venetian Night giveaway! 🍦

One of the things we love most about being part of the Fox Lake and Chain O’ Lakes community is getting to know the people who make this area such a great place to live.

We may know the local real estate market, but more importantly, this is our community too. ❤️

Congratulations, Eric — enjoy some DQ on us!

Price cuts have climbed for 7 straight months. Right now, more than 4 in 10 homes for sale have already had one, and it ...
09/24/2026

Price cuts have climbed for 7 straight months.

Right now, more than 4 in 10 homes for sale have already had one, and it usually comes down to one thing – the market's moving faster than most sellers expected and their pricing hasn’t necessarily kept up.

A home that needs a cut usually just sat too long priced above what buyers will actually pay right now.

Selling soon? Let's set your number right from day one, so you skip that wasted time.

House hunting? A home that's had its price reduced means the seller's already been through that wait. And sellers who've been sitting are usually ready to deal.

09/24/2026

🏡✨ STUNNING FROM THE MOMENT YOU ARRIVE!

Some homes simply have that special something—and this extraordinary brick ranch is one of them. ❤️

From the impressive curb appeal, manicured landscaping, brick-lined driveway and 3-car garage to the dramatic designer details inside, this home has been beautifully maintained and thoughtfully improved from top to bottom.

✨ Gorgeous hardwood floors
✨ Showstopping kitchen with quartzite countertops & custom backsplash
✨ Double-sided fireplace connecting the gathering spaces
✨ Jaw-dropping primary suite & designer bath
✨ Beautiful four-season room
✨ Dramatic lighting & high-design finishes throughout
✨ Heated 3-car garage with added electric

And the investments are just as impressive—more than $150,000 in improvements, including nearly $90,000 in Andersen windows, new furnace & central air in 2024, quartzite countertops throughout the kitchen and baths, and upgrades to the garage and four-season room.

This isn't simply a beautifully updated home. It has presence, personality and those unforgettable details that make you stop and say, “WOW.” 😍

📍 1308 Sandhill Ct, Antioch
💰 Offered at $530,000

📲 Ready to see it in person? Contact Tracy Stella | Stellar Results Realty at 224-426-4651 to schedule your private tour.

🏡 Where Caring Meets Home — Because Your Story Matters™

Matters

🏆 ANOTHER LOT SOLD! 🎉🎉 LOT 9 MAYO COURT – SPRING GROVE💰 SOLD FOR $100,000!After working through the process, our Designa...
09/23/2026

🏆 ANOTHER LOT SOLD! 🎉

🎉 LOT 9 MAYO COURT – SPRING GROVE
💰 SOLD FOR $100,000!

After working through the process, our Designated Managing Broker, Samuel Stella, successfully got this property to the closing table with his strong negotiating skills and commitment to excellent service. 🌟

Looking to sell? The right marketing strategy can make all the difference.

📣 Thinking about selling?
👉 Call STELLAR RESULTS REALTY!

Let our team put our marketing expertise to work for you.

Congratulations to Sam and his sellers on this SOLD PROPERTY! 🥂🎉

Have a property you need sold? Give Stellar Results Realty a call!
📞 224-426-4652
📧 [email protected]

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right NowYou can't control where mortgage rates go, but you c...
09/23/2026

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

You can't control where mortgage rates go, but you can control your credit, your loan, and the kind of home you buy. Working with a trusted lender can help you lock in the best rate you qualify for. And when you’re ready to make a move that fits your budget, let’s connect.

If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

09/22/2026

Get ready for a LOT of house! 😍 With approximately 2,940 sq. ft. above grade PLUS a 1,390 sq. ft. finished walk-out basement, this is one of the neighborhood’s largest floor plans!

✨ Dramatic 2-story family room + fireplace
🍒 Cherry cabinetry, granite counters & center island
💻 Main-level office
🌳 Beautiful backyard with peaceful nature views
🤩 Huge finished walk-out basement + full bath
📚 Just around the corner from the grade school & near the neighborhood park

This Lake Villa home is offered at $510,000.

Tucked toward the back of the subdivision with a quieter setting, this home offers the space, flexibility and location so many buyers are searching for.

👀 COMING SOON — stay tuned for all the details!

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9 E Grand Avenue
Fox Lake, IL
60020

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