Merri Cruz- Realtor

09/02/2025

Checkout this lising going live tomorrow!

•4 Bedrooms •1 Bath •Large Corner Lot •Oversized 2+ Car Garage with Attached Shed

📍 218 S. Linn Street | Shannon, IL
💲99,900

📱 Give me a call to schedule a showing! (815) 988-7947

07/21/2025

🏡 Beautifully Updated 2-Story Home in Belvidere – A Must-See!

5 🛌 | 3.5 🚽 🛁 | 💲379,900 | 📍 Belvidere, IL

Welcome to your dream home! This stunning 2-story residence in Belvidere offers the perfect blend of modern upgrades, timeless charm, and thoughtful functionality — ideal for today’s lifestyle.

✨ Exterior & Curb Appeal
Enjoy striking curb appeal with brand-new siding, custom rock accents, and lush landscaping that welcomes you home. A spacious patio provides the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining or relaxing evenings.

🍽️ Gourmet Kitchen
The heart of the home features elegant shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and a walk-in pantry, offering style and ample storage. Beautiful hardwood floors, solid wood doors, and custom crown molding add warmth and sophistication throughout the main level.

🛏️ Spacious Bedrooms
This home offers 5 generously sized bedrooms, each with walk-in closets complete with custom organization systems. The luxurious master suite boasts a large layout, perfect for creating your own private retreat. The en-suite bathroom includes a spa-like soaking tub, perfect for unwinding after a long day.

🔋 Modern Efficiency
Equipped with solar panels and a reverse osmosis system, this home is designed with sustainability and energy savings in mind.

🧺 Versatile Basement
The basement includes additional laundry hookups, offering the potential for an in-law suite, guest quarters, or added living space.

🌞 Backyard Oasis
Step outside to your private backyard retreat featuring a 27-foot above-ground pool — perfect for summer fun and family enjoyment!

📍 Key Features:

New siding with rock accents

Crown molding & solid wood doors

Quartz countertops & walk-in pantry

5 large bedrooms with walk-in closets

Master suite with luxury bath

Solar panels & osmosis system

Basement with extra laundry hookups

Spacious patio & 27-ft above-ground pool

This exceptional home is where luxury meets practicality. Whether you're looking to entertain, relax, or simply enjoy life with your family — this home offers it all.

📞 Don’t miss this opportunity — schedule your private showing today! Agent related to seller.

10/05/2024

Just Listed! 🏠

Beautiful 2-Story Home in Belvidere with Modern Upgrades ✨

5 Bedrooms 🛌 | 3.5 Bath 🛁 | 💲449,000

•Elegant shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and a walk-in pantry
•Custom solid wood doors and crown molding
•Beautiful hardwood floors
•All 5 bedrooms are generous in size with walk-in closets that feature organization systems
•Equipped with an osmosis system and solar panels
•Basement includes additional laundry hookups-offering the possibility of an in-law suite
•Spacious Patio and 27 ft above-ground pool in a fully fenced in backyard

This home combines luxury and functionality, making it a perfect choice for families or anyone seeking a comfortable, upgraded living space. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this beautiful home your own!

Call today for your private tour! 📱 (815)988-7947

*Agent related*

02/21/2024

‼️Just Listed‼️
💲215,000💲
3 🛌 | 2 🛁
📍6318 Abington Drive | Rockford, IL📍

Check out this Ranch on the East side of Rockford. Conveniently located near city conveniences yet tucked away in a rural-feeling subdivision. The home has many features- Schedule your private showing before it’s gone!

•Master with On-Suite
•Updated Flooring
•3 Season Porch
•Finished Basement with Possible 4th Bedroom
•Fenced in Backyard with Play Area

📱 (815) 988-7947

02/01/2023

It’s such a great time to list your house- buyers are looking!

Yesterday the NorthWest Illinois Alliance of Realtors shared its𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻...and the stats are pretty interesting! Here's a snapshot of what we learned about our real estate market.

Our housing inventory is still low! NOW is the time to list and get it sold FAST! Call our office today. 815-732-9100

01/30/2023

A game room or an entertainment center❓

I would prefer a game room for sure!!!🏀🏈🎱♦️🎮

01/28/2023

Both buyers and sellers have a reason to be optimistic 🥳. It's a more balanced market for everyone! Let's create some win-win opportunities🏡✨

📱 Call/text me at (815) 988-7947 to start your real estate journey!

01/27/2023

It’s still a great time to sell your home! Give me a call and let’s discuss (815)988-7947

FACT: Right now is a 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋! Inventory is low and people are still hungry to move and find that home they've been looking for.

𝐖𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 and one of our award-winning agents is ready to help you list and sell fast! 🏡 815-732-9100

04/26/2022

From Top 25% to the Top 5% 🎉
I couldn’t have done it without all of the support from friends, family, and clients!

To show my appreciation, I want to give away a gift card to one luck sharer of my post! All you have to do is 🄻🄸🄺🄴, 🅂🄷🄰🅁🄴, & 🄲🄾🄼🄼🄴🄽🅃 on this post. I will pick the lucky winner on Friday, April 29th!

03/18/2022

✨ ℕ𝕖𝕨 𝕃𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 ✨
505 Don Drive | Pecatonica, IL
4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath
$259,000

𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁! 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴!
▪️ Vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors
▪️ Spacious living room, wood burning fireplace
▪️ Main floor master with walk-in closet and HUGE master suite
▪️ Finished basement with 4th bedroom and additional room that can be used for an office, gaming or 5th bedroom
▪️ Movie room with projector
▪️ Private backyard with fence, above ground heated swimming pool with deck, shed and chicken coop

Don't miss out on this one! Contact me today to schedule a showing! 815-988-7947