Kathryn Festen, Real Estate Broker

09/10/2026

Had some fun today! 😂🏡

I asked ChatGPT to show me what I might have looked like if I had been selling real estate in the ’80s… and apparently this would have been my look! 😂☎️

Big hair. Shoulder pads. A giant cell phone. And probably a whole lot of hairspray!

It got me thinking about how different selling real estate would have been back then—no online listings, texting, social media or GPS. Just paper maps, printed listings and a Rolodex!

The tools may have changed, but I think the things that make a great Realtor would have been just as important then as they are today:

❤️ Taking care of people
🤝 Building relationships
⭐ Earning trust
🏡 Helping people find their way home

Different decade. Same things that matter.

And I have to admit…I think I could have pulled off the ’80s Realtor look! 😂💕🏡

Kathryn Festen | Compass
815-210-6102

Guiding You Home with Experience & Heart

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

🏡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘🏡

📍 𝟱𝟭𝟮 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗲 | 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲

🗓 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆: 12:00PM – 2:00 PM

Step into a home where timeless craftsmanship meets modern comfort. This beautifully preserved American Foursquare showcases stunning original woodwork, a thoughtfully redesigned period-inspired kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, beautifully updated bathrooms, and spacious living throughout.

✨ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
• 3 spacious bedrooms plus a main-floor den with a closet that can easily serve as a 4th bedroom
• Gorgeous Craftsman details and exceptional original woodwork
• Redesigned chef-inspired kitchen that honors the home’s historic character
• Beautifully updated bathrooms
• Durable Hardie Board siding
• Inviting back porch perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets
• Incredible backyard retreat with lush landscaping, winding patios, firepits, and a setting so enchanting it once hosted weddings

If you’ve been dreaming of owning a home with authentic character, thoughtful updates, and an unforgettable outdoor oasis, this East Dundee gem is one you won’t want to miss.

📲 Contact me today for more information or to schedule a showing!

𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘆𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀
𝟴𝟭𝟱-𝟮𝟭𝟬-𝟲𝟭𝟬𝟮

𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 & 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵

08/21/2026

🏡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘🏡

📍 𝟱𝟭𝟮 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗲 | 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲

🗓 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Step into a home where timeless craftsmanship meets modern comfort. This beautifully preserved American Foursquare showcases stunning original woodwork, a thoughtfully redesigned period-inspired kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, beautifully updated bathrooms, and spacious living throughout.

✨ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
• 3 spacious bedrooms plus a main-floor den with a closet that can easily serve as a 4th bedroom
• Gorgeous Craftsman details and exceptional original woodwork
• Redesigned chef-inspired kitchen that honors the home’s historic character
• Beautifully updated bathrooms
• Durable Hardie Board siding
• Inviting back porch perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets
• Incredible backyard retreat with lush landscaping, winding patios, firepits, and a setting so enchanting it once hosted weddings

If you’ve been dreaming of owning a home with authentic character, thoughtful updates, and an unforgettable outdoor oasis, this East Dundee gem is one you won’t want to miss.

📲 Contact me today for more information or to schedule a showing!

𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘆𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀
𝟴𝟭𝟱-𝟮𝟭𝟬-𝟲𝟭𝟬𝟮

𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 & 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵

08/21/2026

🏡 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗! 🎉

Congratulations to my wonderful sellers on the successful sale of their home! It was a pleasure helping you through the process and getting you to the closing table.

Thank you for trusting me to represent you. Wishing you all the best as you begin your next chapter! ❤️🔑

08/15/2026

🏡 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘!

📍 𝟵𝟱𝟳 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲 | 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲

📅 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 | 𝟭𝟮-𝟮𝗽𝗺

Welcome to Carillon at Cambridge Lakes, one of Pingree Grove’s premier 55+ active-adult communities, where comfortable living meets an incredible lifestyle!

From the moment you arrive, 957 Laguna Lane makes a beautiful first impression. Step inside and you’ll find a thoughtfully designed, open floor plan with the space and flexibility today’s buyers are looking for.

✨ 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
• Spacious Primary Suite with private bath & large walk-in closet
• Guest Bedroom with adjoining full bath — perfect for overnight guests
• Dedicated office for working from home, crafts or hobbies
• Large kitchen with 42” solid-wood cabinetry, stainless appliances & center island
• Kitchen opens to the Living/Dining area AND Sun Room — wonderful for entertaining
• Convenient main-floor laundry
• Full unfinished basement with bathroom rough-in — incredible storage now with endless possibilities for future finished space
• Meticulously maintained and cared for

And at Carillon, you’re not simply buying a home — you’re stepping into an active 55+ lifestyle with wonderful community amenities, activities and opportunities to connect.

Come tour 957 Laguna Lane and see why this home — and the Carillon lifestyle — may be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

📲 Can’t make the Open House? Contact me to schedule your private showing.

𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘆𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 | 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀
𝟴𝟭𝟱-𝟮𝟭𝟬-𝟲𝟭𝟬𝟮
KathrynFestenHomes.com

𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 & 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵

08/08/2026

🏡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘
𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗔𝗨𝗚 𝟴𝘁𝗵 - 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠

📍𝟭𝟬𝟰𝟳𝟱 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲

Move right in and start enjoying this beautifully updated home where every major improvement has already been completed!

✨ 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲:
• New Roof (2021) & New Siding (2022)
• Brand-new A/C (July 2026)
• New main floor laminate flooring (2026)
• Updated upstairs laminate flooring (2019)
• Refreshed kitchen with custom wood-top island (2023)
• Custom coffee bar (2022)
• Open-concept kitchen and family room with cozy fireplace
• Dining room currently used as a home office
• Partially finished basement with incredible storage
• Professionally landscaped backyard (2025)
• Cement patio + brick paver patio with natural gas fire table
• Mature trees and privacy screening create the perfect outdoor retreat

Every detail has been thoughtfully updated, making this truly move-in ready. Whether you’re entertaining friends, working from home, or relaxing by the fire, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality.

📞 Can’t make the Open House? Contact me to schedule your own private showing!

𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘆𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 | 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀
📱 𝟴𝟭𝟱-𝟮𝟭𝟬-𝟲𝟭𝟬𝟮
🌐 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘆𝗻𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺

𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 & 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵

07/31/2026

🏡 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘🏡

📍 𝟱𝟭𝟮 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗲 | 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲

🗓 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🗓 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Step into a home where timeless craftsmanship meets modern comfort. This beautifully preserved American Foursquare showcases stunning original woodwork, a thoughtfully redesigned period-inspired kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, beautifully updated bathrooms, and spacious living throughout.

✨ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
• 3 spacious bedrooms plus a main-floor den with a closet that can easily serve as a 4th bedroom
• Gorgeous Craftsman details and exceptional original woodwork
• Redesigned chef-inspired kitchen that honors the home’s historic character
• Beautifully updated bathrooms
• Durable Hardie Board siding
• Inviting back porch perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets
• Incredible backyard retreat with lush landscaping, winding patios, firepits, and a setting so enchanting it once hosted weddings

If you’ve been dreaming of owning a home with authentic character, thoughtful updates, and an unforgettable outdoor oasis, this East Dundee gem is one you won’t want to miss.

📲 Contact me today for more information or to schedule a showing!

𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘆𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀
𝟴𝟭𝟱-𝟮𝟭𝟬-𝟲𝟭𝟬𝟮

𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 & 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵

07/24/2026

🏡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 - 𝗦𝗧. 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗦!

📍𝟮𝟯𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸 | 𝗦𝘁. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀
🗓 Saturday 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
🗓 Sunday 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

✨ Looking for a home that’s built to last in one of St. Charles’ most desirable locations? This is the one!

✔️ 3 spacious bedrooms, including a private primary suite
✔️ 2.5 bathrooms
✔️ Large rooms with exceptional storage throughout
✔️ Main-level deck overlooking peaceful open space
✔️ Walkout basement leading to a private backyard
✔️ Backs to open space for added privacy
✔️ Minutes from the Fox River, downtown St. Charles, restaurants, shopping, parks & top-rated schools

🎉 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴!
NEW roof, siding, gutters, soffits & fascia scheduled for August 2026!

This is the perfect combination of quality construction, thoughtful design, and an unbeatable location. Come experience everything this beautifully maintained home has to offer!

📞 For more information or to schedule a private showing, contact me!

𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘆𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 | 𝟴𝟭𝟱-𝟮𝟭𝟬-𝟲𝟭𝟬𝟮
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀

𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 & 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵

07/17/2026

🏡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 | 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮:𝟬𝟬-𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠

📍 𝟲𝗡𝟰𝟵𝟱 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘁 | 𝗦𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀

Beautifully designed and move-in ready, this spacious home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and functionality.

✨ Open-concept floor plan filled with natural light
✨ Stunning kitchen with rich maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and seamless flow into the family room
✨ Expansive loft perfect for a second family room, home office, playroom, or flex space
✨ 4 spacious bedrooms
✨ 2.5 bathrooms
✨ Unfinished basement ready for your personal touch
✨ Located in a highly sought-after community with award-winning schools

From the inviting living spaces to the flexible floor plan, this home is designed for the way you live today.

Come tour this beautiful St. Charles home and see all it has to offer!

📲 For more information or to schedule a private showing, give me a call.

𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘆𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 | 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀
𝟴𝟭𝟱-𝟮𝟭𝟬-𝟲𝟭𝟬𝟮

𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 & 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵