CHAD Schwarz Homes - kw Pinnacle

06/19/2026

🏡 NOW ACTIVE | The Woodlands at Far Oaks | $499,000

Welcome to 152 Forest Oaks Drive!

Located within The Woodlands at Far Oaks and the highly sought-after O'Fallon School District 90, this beautifully maintained home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and entertaining potential.

✨ 5 Bedrooms
✨ 3.5 Baths
✨ Finished Walkout Lower Level
✨ Entertaining Bar & Additional Media/Flex Space
✨ 3-Car Garage
✨ Large Deck & Expansive Patio
✨ Granite Countertops & Stainless Appliances

From the open floor plan and 9-foot ceilings to the incredible walkout lower level, this home was designed for gathering, entertaining, and everyday living.

Take a look at the video tour below and see why this home is one of the best values currently available in The Woodlands at Far Oaks.

📍 152 Forest Oaks Drive | Caseyville, IL
💲 $499,000

For additional information or to schedule a private showing:

📞 Chad Schwarz
618-632-1104

06/15/2026

🏡 COMING SOON | WOODLANDS @ FAR OAKS | $499,000

Designed for gathering, entertaining, and everyday living, this beautifully maintained Forest Oaks home is coming to the market soon!

Located within the prestigious Woodlands at Far Oaks community, home to the acclaimed Far Oaks Golf Club, this move-in-ready property offers the perfect combination of space, flexibility, and lifestyle.

✨ 5 Bedrooms
✨ 3.5 Baths
✨ Finished Walkout Lower Level
✨ Entertaining Bar & Additional Media/Flex Space
✨ 3-Car Garage
✨ Granite Countertops & Stainless Appliances
✨ Large Deck & Expansive Patio
✨ Beautifully Landscaped Yard
✨ Thoughtfully Updated Throughout

From holiday gatherings and game days to quiet evenings on the deck, this home was designed to bring people together. The finished walkout lower level offers incredible versatility with a spacious recreation area, bar, fifth bedroom, full bath, and additional flex/media space.

💲 Offered at $499,000

📅 Showings begin Friday, June 19th

If you'd like additional information, have questions, or would like to schedule a private showing, give me a call or send me a message.

📞 618-632-1104

📍 152 Forest Oaks Drive | Caseyville, IL

06/04/2026

🏡 One of the things I’ve learned as a Realtor is that people aren’t just choosing a home—they’re choosing a community.

When buyers ask me what makes O’Fallon special, I usually talk about the schools, parks, restaurants, and local businesses. But the truth is, some of the most important things are harder to put into words.

It’s events like District Nights.

A few hours on a summer evening where neighbors gather downtown, kids run through bubbles, local businesses spill out onto the sidewalks, and live music fills the air.

These are the moments that help turn a city into a community.

That’s what inspired my latest CHAD About Town piece, shared below.👇

05/25/2026

🏡 One of the things I enjoy most about real estate is highlighting the stories, architecture, and neighborhoods that helped shape O’Fallon.

I recently wrote about the Wolf residence in Fairwood East for the Foundations series in O'Fallon Area Living - Best Version Media. Built in 1976 by State Construction Inc. - Rich Gorazd Homes, the home is one of the best vintage examples of the builder’s work and tells a much larger story about Fairwood East’s role in O’Fallon’s growth and development.

One of the most fascinating things about Fairwood East is the architectural variation throughout the neighborhood. While many homes share similar floor plans, the facades, details, landscaping, and customizations make each one feel completely unique. It’s part of what gives these older neighborhoods so much charm and character today.

Between the mature trees, winding streets, larger lots, strong construction quality, and walkability to Downtown District - O'Fallon IL, it’s easy to see why Fairwood East continues to remain one of the community’s most timeless neighborhoods.

Really grateful to Mary Wolf for sharing the history and stories behind this beautiful home. ❤️

🔗 https://chadabouttown.substack.com/p/foundations-wolf-residence-the-best

05/05/2026

“New headshots, who dis? 😄📸

I had a hard time narrowing these down…so I didn’t. Help me out—
👇 Which one is your favorite? 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5?

(And yes…this is the face you’ll see when I’m negotiating your deal 😏🏡)”

04/18/2026

One of the things I’ve come to appreciate more over time is how much a home’s story matters.

Not just when it was built—but how it’s been cared for.

I recently spent time inside the Tiedemann House here in O’Fallon (built in 1884) 🏡, and what stood out most wasn’t just the architecture—it was the stewardship.

Over the last 50+ years, the current owners didn’t try to reinvent it.
They restored it. Preserved it. And in many ways, enhanced what was already there.

And that’s rare.

A lot of older homes don’t lose their character overnight—it happens slowly. Small changes over time that eventually erase what made them special.

This one didn’t.

It’s also interesting from a design standpoint—the layout feels far more modern than you’d expect, and the way it’s been decorated really brings out the architecture instead of competing with it.

As someone who spends a lot of time in and around homes, I always find properties like this fascinating—not just for what they are, but for what they represent.

If you’re interested, I put together a deeper dive on the home here 👇

https://chadabouttown.substack.com/p/the-house-i-thought-i-knew

04/12/2026

This is the kind of momentum we’re continuing to see in downtown O’Fallon.

Gator's Frozen Custard moving to the First & Vine corner is a great addition — and another example of how the district continues to evolve into a true destination.

Really excited to see this one come together. 🙌

04/10/2026

🍽️ This is what living in Downtown O’Fallon looks like

One of my favorite events of the year—Taste of the District—is back April 25, and I’ll be volunteering again this year helping lead a group through the stops.

It’s such a great way to experience the restaurants, meet the owners, and really see what makes this area special.

Walkable, local, and full of people who genuinely support each other—that’s what makes this community stand out.

👀 Tickets were almost gone as of yesterday, but if you missed this one, definitely keep it on your radar for next year

More details on the event 👇
O'Fallon Area Living - Best Version Media

04/07/2026

One of the most underrated tools in real estate? Consignment 👇

Whether you’re:
🏡 Preparing a home for sale
🛋️ Furnishing a new space
🔑 Setting up a rental or furnished unit

Consignment can completely change the game—high-end pieces, unique character, and a fraction of the cost.

I recently put together a piece on Encore Consignment Gallery - Fairview Heights new location and why I’m such a big believer in consignment (both personally and professionally).

Originally written for O'Fallon Area Living - Best Version Media, with a deeper dive here:

https://chadabouttown.substack.com/p/the-case-for-consignment

Why I keep coming back—and why Encore’s arrival in the Metro East matters

10/03/2025

So excited about all the October events taking place downtown. Checkout the article below for all the essential details. District Frights is this Saturday! ✨