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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

Open house this Saturday, 10/17, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at 304 Crestwood Drive in Roselle. 🏡 This all-brick ranch has ...
10/15/2026

Open house this Saturday, 10/17, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at 304 Crestwood Drive in Roselle. 🏡 This all-brick ranch has been owned by the same family for 67 years, and the finished basement, with a dry bar and a vintage pool table that stays, is worth seeing in person.

Kemmerling Park & Pool is about 0.3 miles away. Stop by and take a look.

Interested in learning more? We’d love to answer your questions and set up a showing at your convenience. Reach out today!
Shanon Tully | The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors
630.435.3585 | [email protected]

Most owners weighing "sell it or rent it out" start with two numbers: what the house would sell for, and what it would r...
10/15/2026

Most owners weighing "sell it or rent it out" start with two numbers: what the house would sell for, and what it would rent for. ⁣
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Those two numbers don't answer the question. ⁣
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What matters is what each path nets you over the years you'd actually hold it. On the sell side, that's the proceeds after commission, closing costs, and whatever it takes to get the deal done — and then what that equity goes on to do next. On the rent side, it's the mortgage plus property taxes, insurance, a maintenance reserve, a vacancy allowance, and management fees if you won't be handling it yourself. ⁣
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And a rental pays you in three ways that arrive at different speeds: monthly cash flow, the principal your tenant is quietly paying down, and appreciation over time. A house that barely breaks even each month can still be a strong hold. One that cash-flows can still be the wrong call if you need that equity for the next place. ⁣
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Run it with real local numbers for your specific house. Rent, taxes, and appreciation vary enough from one neighborhood to the next to flip the answer. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://soldbytully.com/blog/sell-it-or-rent-it-out-how-to-decide-what-to-do-with-your-home-when-you-move

10/14/2026

1638 Virginia Street in Burlington Highlands is a 3 bed, 2 bath ranch with stair-free living on nearly half an acre.

The brand-new white kitchen, fresh paint, updated flooring, two fireplaces, and finished basement give this home a clean, easy feel. One bedroom opens to the deck, and the fenced backyard has the kind of space that's getting harder to find.

1638 Virginia Street
3 bed, 2 bath, 2,288 sq ft
$465,000

See more in the link in bio.

10/13/2026

Keeping your old house and renting it out sounds simple. It's manageable — but five things change the day a tenant moves in, and every one of them is easier to handle before than after. ⁣
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🏦 Your lender — most primary-residence mortgages require you to move in and live there for a set period first. Confirm where you stand before you plan around it. ⁣
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🛡️ Your insurance — a standard homeowner's policy doesn't cover a home rented out long-term, and a landlord policy generally runs about 25% more. ⁣
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📋 Your HOA — rental caps, minimum lease terms, and approval processes are the reason some owners can't take this path at all. ⁣
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🔑 Your tenant — screening, a proper lease, security deposit rules, and your state's and city's landlord-tenant law. This is the part that goes wrong when it's rushed. ⁣
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⏰ Your time — a few hours a month in a quiet stretch, and whole days when something breaks or someone moves out. The 2 a.m. water heater call is real. ⁣
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Nothing on that list is a reason not to do it. All of it is a reason to do it on purpose. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://soldbytully.com/blog/sell-it-or-rent-it-out-how-to-decide-what-to-do-with-your-home-when-you-move

Trying to buy your next home before this one sells?Bridge loans, home equity lines, and sale contingencies solve differe...
10/12/2026

Trying to buy your next home before this one sells?

Bridge loans, home equity lines, and sale contingencies solve different problems. The real comparison is simpler: how much cash you want tied up, whether two payments feel comfortable, and how much timing risk you want to carry.

In the western suburbs, we usually start with the sale plan first. If you're thinking about a move, we can help you map the timing.

Trying to spread a staging budget across every room?Start with the spaces buyers notice most: kitchen, family room, prim...
10/09/2026

Trying to spread a staging budget across every room?

Start with the spaces buyers notice most: kitchen, family room, primary suite, then entry. Today, walk those four rooms and cut anything that feels crowded, dark, or unfinished before you buy a single accessory.

In western suburban homes, these are often the spaces that shape first impressions fastest.

If you want a room-by-room prep plan, we’re happy to help.

Why are more owners asking whether to rent out the house they're leaving? ⁣ ⁣Two things. Just over half of homeowners wi...
10/08/2026

Why are more owners asking whether to rent out the house they're leaving? ⁣
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Two things. Just over half of homeowners with a mortgage are carrying a rate below 4%, while a new loan today costs closer to 7%. That old rate is an asset, and selling means handing it back. ⁣
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And the market has loosened. There's more unsold inventory than there's been in over a decade, and homes are taking longer to move. ⁣
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Put those together and you get what now has a name: the accidental landlord - someone who listed, didn't get the number they wanted, and rented the place out instead. That group recently hit a three-year high. ⁣
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It's still a small slice of the market, and it isn't the right answer for everyone. But it's a real question now, and the owners who come out ahead are the ones who decide on purpose, before they list, with the numbers in front of them. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://soldbytully.com/blog/sell-it-or-rent-it-out-how-to-decide-what-to-do-with-your-home-when-you-move

10/07/2026

Just listed in Roselle, and this one is all treat, no trick. 🎃

304 Crestwood Drive in Roselle offers comfortable ranch-style living, a finished basement with even more space to enjoy, and a location close to everything Roselle has to offer. Whether you’re settling in for cozy fall nights or planning the perfect Halloween party, this home gives you plenty of room to make it your own.

Learn more about the property here: https://shanontullyproperties.com/304-crestwood-dr-roselle-il-60172

Contact Shanon Tully for The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors at 630-698-3288.

Ever wonder why a sale three doors down still does not feel like your number?Before using nearby sales, compare the dail...
10/07/2026

Ever wonder why a sale three doors down still does not feel like your number?

Before using nearby sales, compare the daily experience first: the same school boundary, similar train access, and a similar place on the block. Around the western suburbs, those details can change buyer traffic and price more than people expect.

If you are thinking about selling, we can help sort the most relevant nearby sales before you price.

10/07/2026

Just listed in Roselle: an all-brick ranch with a finished basement, a dry bar, a detached 2.5-car garage, and a vintage pool table that stays. 🏡

304 Crestwood Drive is about 0.3 miles from Kemmerling Park & Pool and Roselle Middle School, with a large, mostly fenced backyard.

Ready to make this home yours? Drop a comment, send a DM, or reach out directly to schedule your private tour!
Shanon Tully | The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors
630.435.3585 | [email protected]

View the full property website: https://shanontullyproperties.com/304-crestwood-dr-roselle-il-60172

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60515

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