The Schmalz Team

09/01/2026

🏡 **JUST SOLD | St. Charles, IL** 🎉

Another successful sale in St. Charles! This charming home had so much to offer—a rare first-floor primary suite, spacious and versatile floor plan, beautiful landscaping, and an incredible location near downtown St. Charles and Fox Haven Square.

✨ **Under contract in just 2 days**
✨ **Sold for FULL PRICE!**

A big thank you to my wonderful sellers for trusting me to market and sell their home, and to Laura Garcia, an outstanding buyer's agent, for bringing the perfect buyers to the table and helping make the transaction such a smooth and positive experience. It truly takes great communication and cooperation on both sides to get a deal successfully to the closing table!

I'm so happy for everyone involved and especially excited to welcome the new owners to St. Charles! ❤️🏡

**Thinking about selling? Let's talk about how to position your home to make the most of today's market.**

📲 Cindy Schmalz | The Schmalz Team
Serving St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia & the Fox Valley

08/24/2026

🌸 **I’m excited to introduce you to a wonderful new local business!** 🌸

My friend **Sue Stricker and her sister Carol Murray** recently opened **CM Florals** at 522 W. Main Street in St. Charles, and I wanted to take a moment to share them with you!

I stopped in recently and purchased a couple of small bouquets—one for myself and one for a friend. The flowers were absolutely beautiful! 💐 Sue and Carol were also incredibly kind and surprised me with a gorgeous bouquet to take back to my office.

It’s always exciting to see new small businesses open in our community, but it’s especially nice when they’re owned by people you know and love. Sue and Carol have created a beautiful shop, and I know how much heart they are putting into their new business.

So, if you’re in St. Charles and need flowers for a birthday, anniversary, special occasion—or you simply want to treat yourself to something beautiful—**stop by CM Florals and support these two wonderful women!**

📍 **522 W. Main St., St. Charles, IL**

Congratulations, Sue & Carol! ❤️ I’m cheering you on and wishing you both so much success with CM Florals!

And take a look at the photos and video below—you’ll see why I’m already a fan! 🌷

08/13/2026

🎉 **SOLD Within just 24 hours of showings being available, we had a contract! ** 🏡

This sale is one I’m especially proud of because the strategy mattered.

My sellers wanted to sell their home through a **private network**, allowing us to limit showings to serious, qualified buyers rather than opening the door to unqualified buyers or casual “lookers.”

I felt confident that with the right strategy, targeted marketing, and my knowledge of the market, we could find the right buyer without putting the home on the open market.

**Within just 24 hours of showings being available, we had a contract — and ultimately sold for $15,000 over asking!** 🙌

A huge thank you to my sellers for trusting me and my strategy. Your confidence in me made this possible!

And a special thank you to **Mary Reuter with RE/MAX**, who represented the buyers. Mary was wonderful to work with—professional, responsive, and committed to making the transaction as smooth as possible. I truly appreciate great agents who make the entire process better for everyone involved!

This sale is a great example of why **marketing isn't always about reaching the most people. It's about reaching the RIGHT people.**

Congratulations to my sellers and the buyers! 🥂🏡

07/22/2026

🏡 **NEW LISTING |1846 Allen Lane, St Charles

Some homes just have a feeling...and this is one of them.

From the moment you walk through the door, you'll appreciate the warmth, timeless character, and thoughtful design that make this home truly special. Featuring a **rare first-floor primary suite**, spacious living areas, beautiful built-ins, a finished basement, and an incredible attic with endless possibilities, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, flexibility, and quality craftsmanship.

Step outside to a beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard with mature trees and a brick paver patio—your own private retreat.

And the location? It's hard to beat! Just minutes from downtown St. Charles and close to shopping, dining, entertainment, and St. Charles East High School.

✨ 3 Bedrooms
✨ First-Floor Primary Suite
✨ Finished Basement
✨ Beautifully Landscaped Yard
✨ Offered at **$575,000**

If you've been waiting for a home with character, space, and an unbeatable location, this is one you won't want to miss.

📲 Message me for more details or to schedule your private showing!

A truly special opportunity in St. Charles! This charming, quality-built home offers a rare first-floor primary suite, a thoughtfully designed floor plan, and the warmth and character that make a home feel special from the moment you arrive. This home offers exceptional versatility with spacious liv...

07/09/2026

Kane County Market Update | June 2026 🏡
Inventory rose in June, buyer activity stayed strong, and home values remained steady across Kane County. If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or simply curious what this means for your home, I’d be happy to help you make sense of the numbers. 630-386-0866

07/03/2026

✨ NEW LISTING ✨
📍 2480 Vista Trail | Elgin

Welcome to Edgewater by Del Webb, one of Elgin’s most sought-after 55+ communities! This beautifully maintained ranch offers high-end finishes, an open layout, a huge gourmet kitchen, and a fantastic setup for entertaining—inside and out.

From the spacious primary suite to the gorgeous brick paver patio, every inch of this home has been impeccably cared for. And the lifestyle here is hard to beat with a clubhouse, pools, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, walking trails, social events, and more!

Move-in ready and packed with quality—this one is a must-see.
📩 Message me for details or a private showing!

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06/27/2026

❤️ SOLD | 184 Locust St., South Elgin ❤️

Some sales are just a little more meaningful than others.

Helping a family member say goodbye to a home filled with years of memories was truly an honor. While closing one chapter is never easy, it was incredibly rewarding to help them achieve the very best outcome.

We listed this beautiful home at $300,000 and, after receiving multiple offers, closed at $318,400! 🎉

But this wasn't simply about accepting the highest offer. It was about finding the right buyer with the strongest overall terms—one that gave my seller confidence and peace of mind.

This is why I believe every home deserves a strategy. With thoughtful preparation, proper pricing, expert staging, professional marketing, and positioning the home to stand out, buyers see the value—and the results speak for themselves.

To my family, thank you for trusting me with something so important. It meant more than you'll ever know.

And to the wonderful new homeowners...welcome home! ❤️ I hope you create as many beautiful memories here as the previous family did. This home has been well loved, and now it's your turn to make it your own.

Congratulations to everyone involved! 🏡✨

06/03/2026

Receiving reviews like this means so much to me. ❤️

Helping my clients prepare their homes for the market is one of my favorite parts of the job. From staging and marketing to negotiating multiple offers, my goal is always to help sellers achieve the best possible outcome.

This Geneva home received competing offers within days and sold for over asking price. I'm incredibly grateful for my seller's trust and willingness to follow the plan every step of the way.

Thank you for the kind words and for allowing me to be part of your journey. If you're thinking about selling and wondering what your home could be worth, I'd love to help!

I special thank you to The Fix by Kara and First Impression Photography!

05/29/2026

✨ NEW LISTING + OPEN HOUSE ✨

Welcome to 184 Locust Street in South Elgin — a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with beautiful Fox River views and so much natural light throughout! 🌿☀️

This adorable home features a spacious living room with a bay window, bright eat-in kitchen, finished basement with tons of extra living space, oversized 2.5-car garage, and a huge lot with mature trees in an incredible in-town location.

🏡 Open House
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Come see why this cute and cozy home is ready for its next owner to fall in love! DM me for details or a private showing!

05/24/2026

JUST SOLD IN GENEVA! 🎉

612 Illinois was listed at $395,000 and closed at $425,000!

This was truly a team effort with an amazing seller who trusted my recommendations every step of the way. From preparing the home properly, to staging, professional photography, and a strong marketing strategy, every detail mattered — and the results speak for themselves.

I’ve now had the privilege of completing 7 transactions in this neighborhood, giving me valuable insight into how to market homes here successfully and negotiate the strongest possible outcome for my clients.

If you’ve been wondering what your home is worth or what it would take to maximize your sale price in today’s market, I’d be happy to help. The right preparation and strategy can make a huge difference.

📩 Message me anytime to get started!