Shanon Tully-The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors

Shanon Tully-The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors Residential Listing Specialist in Downers Grove providing concierge real estate services with your unique and individualized needs in mind.

Real Estate Broker and Lead agent for The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors providing concierge real estate services in Chicagoland especially Downers Grove and DuPage County. Your best choice for DuPage County real estate services including home sales, acquisitions, and investment. Reach out to Shanon today! https://bit.ly/3opKKvw

09/01/2026

A first reading for Lurie Children’s Hospital could bring a new level of pediatric care to Downers Grove. 🌟

Community leaders are reviewing the initial proposal for Lurie Children’s Hospital at 3300 Lacey Road, a key early step that shows our area is thinking long-term about family health. Expanding pediatric services means more local support for children and peace of mind for parents, making our neighborhood even more connected.

When proposals like this move forward, it’s not just about new buildings, it’s about investing in a healthier future for everyone in Downers Grove. 🏥 With every discussion, the village is shaping what medical resources and quality of life will look like for families here for years to come.

What do you think expanded pediatric healthcare would mean for our community? Share your thoughts below. 👇

Shanon Tully-The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors
630.435.3585
[email protected]
https://soldbytully.com/

09/01/2026

Torn between renovating your current home and moving to a new one? 🏡🔨 ⁣
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It's one of the most common questions homeowners wrestle with, and the answer usually comes down to three things: ⁣
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1️⃣ Does your home have a "ceiling"? Some layouts and lots can be improved endlessly; others cap out no matter how much you spend. ⁣
2️⃣ What would the renovation really cost — in money, time, and living through it? Be honest about all three. ⁣
3️⃣ Is it the house or the location you've outgrown? You can renovate a kitchen. You can't renovate a commute or a school zone. ⁣
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There's no universal right answer — it depends on your home, your budget, and your goals. But walking through these three usually makes the decision a lot clearer. ⁣
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Call, text, or email us at (630) 435-3585 or [email protected] — happy to be a sounding board, no pressure either way. ⁣

Trying to list during that late-summer schedule shift?Separate prep, photo day, and launch instead of cramming everythin...
08/31/2026

Trying to list during that late-summer schedule shift?

Separate prep, photo day, and launch instead of cramming everything into one rushed stretch. Start decluttering and small fixes early, book photography before daily routines take back the entry and kitchen, and choose a go-live date that matches when the house is actually ready. In the western suburbs, the smoothest late-summer launches are usually the ones planned before fall routines fully settle in.

If fall timing is on your mind, we're happy to talk it through.

08/31/2026

8316 Woodland Drive #5 is back on the market, giving buyers another opportunity to take a closer look at a condo that lives much more like a home. With multiple levels of living space, a full masonry fireplace, private balcony, updated flooring, and an attached 2-car garage, this property offers features you do not always find with condo living.

Offered at $350,000 in Darien, this is a great option for buyers who want the convenience of a condo without giving up some of the space and functionality of a traditional home. Contact Shanon Tully for The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors to schedule a private showing.

Ready to see if this Woodland Court home matches your lifestyle? 🏡 Schedule your private showing or request more details today!

Shanon Tully-The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors
630.435.3585
[email protected]
https://soldbytully.com/

That sale down the street might be the wrong one to focus on.Before pricing, look at the homes a buyer would truly weigh...
08/28/2026

That sale down the street might be the wrong one to focus on.

Before pricing, look at the homes a buyer would truly weigh against yours: similar style, size, condition, lot and school boundaries. Then set aside the homes with a major addition, a fully updated interior, a better block, a quieter location or a much older sale date.

In Downers Grove, Naperville and Hinsdale, even a small location shift can change value quickly.

If you're sorting through recent sales before you list, we're happy to help narrow the right group.

08/27/2026

🚫 Myth: "Once summer ends, buyers disappear — so it's a bad time to sell." ⁣
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✅ Fact: The end-of-summer buyer is often the most serious one out there. ⁣
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The casual browsers do thin out. But the people still looking as summer winds down usually have a real reason to move — a job change, a lease ending, a family that wants to be settled before the school year. Fewer tire-kickers, more motivated buyers, and less competition from other listings. ⁣
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"Wait until spring" is common advice, but spring also means listing into the most crowded season of the year. Selling as summer ends can mean a smaller pool of buyers who are far more likely to actually make an offer. ⁣
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Call, text, or email us at (630) 435-3585 or [email protected] and let's talk through what makes sense for your home. ⁣

The back-to-school stretch is one of the most underrated windows in real estate. 🎒 ⁣ ⁣Everyone talks about spring. But t...
08/25/2026

The back-to-school stretch is one of the most underrated windows in real estate. 🎒 ⁣
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Everyone talks about spring. But the weeks around back-to-school have a quiet advantage for buyers: the summer rush has cooled, serious sellers are still on the market, and there's often more room to negotiate than there was a few months ago. Families who move now can get settled before the school-year routine takes over. ⁣
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If a move has been on your mind, this is a genuinely good moment to look — more choice, less competition, and time to make a careful decision instead of a rushed one. ⁣
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Call, text, or email us at (630) 435-3585 or [email protected] and we'll pull together a few options in your area.

Trying to get a home photo-ready once fall schedules fill up?The goal is not a perfect house all day. It is a repeatable...
08/24/2026

Trying to get a home photo-ready once fall schedules fill up?

The goal is not a perfect house all day. It is a repeatable reset: focus on the rooms buyers notice first, use one catch-all spot per floor, and choose a photo day that works with your easiest weekday rhythm.

Around Downers Grove, Naperville, and Hinsdale, the smoothest launches usually come from prep that fits real life.

If you want, I can help map what to do first, what to skip, and when to book photos.

In Water Tower Reserve, this townhome backs to green space and gives you room to spread out.Volume ceilings open up the ...
08/21/2026

In Water Tower Reserve, this townhome backs to green space and gives you room to spread out.

Volume ceilings open up the living and dining area, the loft adds flexible space, and the finished basement plus deck and patio make everyday living and hosting easy.

2137 Prairie Lane | 2 bed | 4 bath | 1,870 sq ft | $425,000

More photos and details at the link in bio.

Selling in this market? You can absolutely still win — but the approach matters more than it used to. 🏡 ⁣ ⁣Today's buyer...
08/20/2026

Selling in this market? You can absolutely still win — but the approach matters more than it used to. 🏡 ⁣
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Today's buyers are informed, and they're not in a hurry. The homes that sit are usually the ones chasing a price the market has already moved past. "Testing the market" with an ambitious number costs real time and real money. ⁣
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The playbook now: price right on day one, present well, and expect some negotiation. Do those three things and well-prepared homes are still moving — and priced accurately from the start, you may never need a reduction at all. ⁣
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Thinking about listing? The smartest first step is an honest read on what your home is worth today. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://soldbytully.com/blog/2026-mid-year-market-check-in

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