Realty Works-Jon Tuck

04/25/2026

UNDER CONTRACT IN 2 days!!
☀️🏡 833 Brookside Dr. Bartlett. Don't miss this wonderful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home within walking distance to Bartlett Library, park, and shopping. Recently updated throughout with fresh paint, the main level features refinished cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a new dishwasher, and recessed lighting in the kitchen. The dining room showcases crown molding, wainscoting, and chair rail, while the living room has elegant crown molding and hardwood floors. The master bedroom includes a private bath with double pedestal sinks, new mirror and lighting, and subway tile surround in the tub area. The finished basement offers a full bathroom and flexible space for an office or bedroom, plus a new washer and dryer. Outside, enjoy a large backyard with a big deck, storage shed, and play set. Recent upgrades include new garage door and opener, new sliding glass door, five replaced wood windows, new attic insulation, whole-house water filtration, and radon mitigation system. Additional improvements feature new cement patio, buried downspouts, and professional painting in multiple areas.

03/27/2026

🌞🏡4N170 Wiant Rd. West Chicago!
Don't Miss This! This well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers sophisticated style and versatile spaces. The upper level shines with detailed custom crown molding and trim work, creating an elegant, timeless feel.The lower level features a spacious second living space-perfect for a family room, media area, or guest retreat. Step outside to a private, beautifully landscaped backyard with an upper deck, lower deck, and brand-new concrete patio ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Recent upgrades include a new HVAC system for reliable comfort. Move-in ready and lovingly cared for!

03/13/2026

Fun Friday. Name one album that’s perfect from start to finish.
No skips. No filler. Just pure greatness...🎶🎸 post a pic of the album cover.

03/07/2026

03/03/2026

🌟 Northwest Suburbs Update – Spring 2026 is Heating Up! 🌟
Hey St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, and Fox Valley friends! 🚨 Fresh data shows our corner of Chicagoland is outperforming the broader market right now.

St. Charles: Average home values ~$448K, up +5.0% year-over-year. Median sales hitting $455K–$490K in recent reports, with strong demand!
Batavia: Average values ~$441K, up +4.6% YoY.
Geneva: Early 2026 snapshots show values climbing +4.4% YoY, with premium areas pushing higher.

Kane County/Fox Valley medians are trending around $375K–$400K+, with solid appreciation (some pockets seeing even stronger gains like +10–15% in select segments). While Chicago metro overall forecasts ~+5% price growth and +5.1% more sales in 2026, our northwest suburbs are holding steady with low inventory and motivated buyers entering the spring market.
Rates are stable in the low-to-mid 6% range (around 5.9–6.1%), boosting affordability — many buyers can now swing $30K+ more home than last year. Inventory is ticking up slowly, giving buyers a bit more breathing room while sellers still capture great equity.
Spring listings are ramping up fast in St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, and nearby — this is prime time if you're:

Buying: More choices before the peak rush, better negotiating leverage.
Selling: High buyer interest + continued appreciation = strong positioning.

I specialize in the northwest 'burbs and can pull your free custom market analysis or buyer tour setup today.🏡

02/02/2026

Hey Friends, It’s Groundhog Day! The groundhog did not see his shadow, so that means 6 more weeks of winter.
Which also means only 6 more weekends before spring 🏡☀️🌹🌻🌼

If it’s time to buy or sell, give me a call to set up your search, and get the process started!

📲 630-885-0801

You might also want to think about life Insurance 😂😂

01/16/2026

🏡 Attention Homeowners

🌬️ Cleaner Air. Healthier Home. No Filters.

Your HVAC circulates the air your family breathes every day — along with allergens, odors, bacteria, and viruses.

✨ Aerepy UV Air Filtration installs directly into your HVAC system to help:
✔️ Destroy airborne viruses & bacteria
✔️ Reduce allergies & odors (pets, cooking, smoke, VOCs)
✔️ Protect your HVAC system — no airflow restriction

🏡 Residential Options:
• PAH-08 (up to 3 tons) — $583
• PAH-12 (up to 5 tons) — $858
➕ Optional odor & VOC control available

✅ Commercial-grade UV-C
✅ No ozone • No filters • No airflow loss

📩 Message me and I’ll connect you.

01/12/2026

📊 Real Estate + Rates Update from Last Week — What Buyers & Sellers Should Know

There’s been some real movement in mortgage rates over the past week — and it could matter if you’re thinking about buying, selling, or refinancing. 🏡

📉 Mortgage rates dipped again — recent weekly averages show rates moving lower, hitting their lowest level in about 15 months in early January before settling near current levels. This trend is giving buyers a bit more breathing room on monthly payments. 

🔎 Rates are still floating around ~6% for a 30-year fixed mortgage with slight weekly variation — some reports show small declines from the prior week. 

💡 What this means:
✔️ Buyers: Lower rates or even small dips can boost purchasing power — it’s worth checking with your lender to see what rate you might lock in.
✔️ Sellers: More buyers may be entering the market as affordability subtly improves — a good reason to keep an eye on demand in your neighborhood.
✔️ Homeowners: If you haven’t looked at refinancing lately, these rate movements are another reason to review your options.

📲 Curious how these rate shifts could impact your monthly payment or your ability to buy/sell? Drop me a message — I’d love to break it down with you.

01/01/2026

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