Quick Delivery Homes at The Emerson

The Emerson at Village Centre has incredible offers on luxuriously finished, all new construction condominiums. Choose from one and two bedroom plans in a variety of styles and finishes. Or, take a model home tour and a new home you can personalize from a large choice of options and upgrades!

Model: The Birch Beds: 1 Baths:1 Square Feet: 981 Date available: 30 Day Delivery This third-floor unit is finished in neutral colors with Corian countertops, white painted colonist trim package, Sienna color cabinets. Flooring choices can still be chosen by the customer! Call Now:847-577-0100 Email This Community	Model: The Forest Beds: 2 Baths:2 Square Feet: 1566 Date available: Immediate Beautifully finished fourth-floor home ready for move-in! Kitchen outfitted with upgraded cabinets, granite, bevel edged granite countertop, and ceramic flooring. White painted colonist trim package, full appliance package, and more. Call Now:847-577-0100 Email This Community
Model: The Juniper Beds: 1 Baths:1 Square Feet: 1366 Date available: 30 Day Delivery One-of-a-kind fifth-floor unit with neutral colors finished throughout the home. Wood flooring in dining room, kitchen and entry foyer. Large roof terrace spans entire length of home adding over 800 sq. ft. of outdoor living. Truly unique plan. Call Now:847-577-0100 Email This Community

Quick Move-In Home at The Emerson-The Forest

Living in the Downtown Area

I found an interesting story today posted on HGTV.com about the advantages of living in a downtown urban area and couldn’t help but compare it to our Norowood properties!  The Chicago suburbs of Mount Prospect and Roselle are just two examples of how you can get the convenience of an urban area such as the Metra train and walkable access to stores and restaurants yet still enjoy the suburban amenities you love like indoor, heated, garage parking and more affordable living.

What do you think? Do you find the downtown suburban areas advantageous to your lifestyle?

The excerpts below describe the benefits of living in a downtown area:
What It’s Like to Live in an Urban Home: If you love being where the action is, look for convenient living in a city’s downtown area
By Karin Beuerlein, FrontDoor.com; Published: 8/12/2008

For the hip home seeker who longs to be near great food and culture, neighborhoods in a city’s downtown area hold a nearly irresistible attraction. The “urban core” typically has a higher crime rate and less favorable schools than the suburbs, but many downtown areas across the country are undergoing a revitalization of sorts, as cities invest in projects and amenities to attract new residents. And as more people look for alternatives to long commutes and urban sprawl, homebuyers are flocking to the urban core.

Advantages of Urban Core
Professional writer Toni Kamins has owned a co-op in Manhattan’s trendy West Village for 16 years. “What I most appreciate is the constant availability of just about anything you want,” she says. “I know I miss that when I go out of town.” In a centrally located urban neighborhood, you can typically walk or take a bus, taxi or subway to restaurants, bars, shops, museums, libraries and parks — not to mention use public transportation or your own two feet to get to work each day.

About the Neighborhoods
Homes in the urban core can be skyscraper apartments, converted lofts in old warehouses, spaces above operating businesses, row houses, brownstones — if someone can build it, someone else will figure out a way to live in it. Neighborhoods often vary widely in demographic and socioeconomic development, sometimes even from block to block.

Climbing Popularity — and Prices
Trouble is, urban core neighborhoods by nature have defined geographic limits, so it’s difficult to keep a great little spot all to yourself.  Living downtown can sometimes mean getting rid of your car and all the expenses it entails.  In smaller metropolitan areas, core neighborhoods often feature a diverse selection of properties with a wide price range.

Condominiums above retail shopping and walkable access to Metra

Founders Row in the News

The buzz is out there and the grand opening of our luxuriously finished row home model at Founders Row is being well received by not only the real estate media, but prospective new home buyers as well.   Have you visited Founders Row and taken your own private tour of our new model? If not, don’t miss the opportunity to experience what we believe are the grandest new construction homes  to hit Mount Prospect.   If you’ve already seen the models, tell us what you like!  Could it be the cozy warm marble fireplace? How about the open and airy family, dining and kitchen combination that makes gatherings spectacular?  Or does that third-floor bonus space just WOW you?!  Send us a note today!

Take a look at the links below for the stories as published.

Read the Daily Herald Cover Story!

As seen in the Chicago Tribune

Nine Real Estate Trends for 2009

Excerpts taken from RISMEDIA, December 17, 2008

I found this article online today and thought it was interesting in how it correlated to many of the Norwood offerings! It’s great to be a trendsetter! What do you think of these nine trends?

1. Less, With More. Single-family homebuilders are predicting the continued movement toward smaller homes, with many buyers opting for less square footage as a means of saving more. Buyers are also very energy conscious, which is another reason why builders who offer smaller homes might find themselves more successful going forward.

2. The New American Dream. Homeownership has long been considered one of life’s benchmarks, so much so, that the concept earned the moniker, “The American Dream.”  Renting is still a viable option, with rent-to-own programs available from many builders to make home ownership a reality.

3. Urban Suburban. For years, a new-construction home in the suburbs meant moving into a cookie-cutter subdivision. But according to many suburban developers, their focus going forward won’t be simply building homes, but entire downtowns complete with residential, retail, restaurants and more.

4. Condo-MAX-iums. According to the National Association of Homebuilders, the average single-family home is 2,456 square feet. However, Chicagoland’s developers have noticed buyers – from young families to downsizers – are looking for the same amount of square feet when buying a condominium.

5. Online Toolboxes. According to the 2007 National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 84% of buyers use the Internet to search for a new home. Taking a cue from these findings, leading Chicagoland residential brokerage firms will be taking their services a step further by enhancing their sites with user-friendly Web tools that do much more than list homes for sale.

6. Common Ground. In the city, where green space is as high in demand as a parking space, some developers will start going the extra “yard” to give Chicagoans more outdoor community spaces.

7. The Sure Thing. Immediate move-ins and completed homes mean the development or building is already established and there is no worry about what the ‘future’ will bring.

8. The Resurgence of Rowhomes. Dating back to colonial Philadelphia and Boston, the rowhome is a hallmark of traditional city living.

9. Creating Community. Many developers today are taking strides to form a sense of community among new residents before their homes are built – a trend that is expected to continue into 2009.

Mount Prospect Named Best Place to Raise Kids

Two Norwood Communities Located in Mount Prospect

More people are quickly discovering what Norwood Builders has known for years—that the Village of Mount Prospect is a great location for new homes and now the best place in America to raise kids, with the latter recently announced by BusinessWeek magazine.

Among hundreds of towns in the U.S., the publication voted Mount Prospect tops when it comes to raising children. The study looked at towns with at least 50,000 residents and household incomes ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 and based the results on several key factors. These included affordable homes, quality school performance, safety, a desirable cost of living, good air quality, racial diversity, impressive job growth, plentiful parks and recreational facilities, low crime statistics and more.

“I’m thrilled to hear this news, but actually not surprised,” said Bruce Adreani, president of Norwood Builders, which is selling semi-custom row homes at Founders Row and luxury condominiums at The Emerson at Village Centre—both located in Mount Prospect. “This is an excellent, tight-knit community populated by caring families, hardworking professionals and bright, active children. It has a small-town charm all its own and a neighborly feel of camaraderie, brotherhood and community involvement.”

The town shares an undeniable communal sense of civic and school pride. Prospect High School, ranked 12th among all Illinois high schools, has won three state football championships over the last eight years and 26 straight grand champion marching band titles. And other schools within and around Mount Prospect served by District 214 are also highly acclaimed.

Indeed, the prospects for Mount Prospect have never looked brighter — thanks in no small part to the big efforts of Norwood Builders, which has helped put modern-day Mount Prospect on the map for shoppers seeking a low-maintenance, new construction home near the heart of town.

“Norwood Builders has been at the heart of Mount Prospect’s redevelopment activity for the last several years. It started prior to 2000 when we stepped in and completed the Clocktower development, which sold quickly and demonstrated that there was a demand for the type of upscale, attached homes we specialize in that are close to transportation and local amenities,” Adreani said.

Aside from the village’s family friendly attributes, one of the biggest reasons Norwood Builders chose to focus its efforts on Mount Prospect was its transit-oriented, easily accessible location.

“Residents can walk to all of the downtown amenities, including public transportation, neighborhood shops and restaurants,” said Adreani.

The developer’s partnership with the village has resulted in several highly successful residential and mixed-used developments over the years, including the Shops and Lofts at Village Centre, The Residences of Village Centre (all since closed out), and Norwood’s newest communities Founders Row and The Emerson at Village Centre.

Founders Row
Founders Row features 14 historically inspired, semi-custom row homes in the heart of the downtown district. Inspired by Lincoln Park’s McCormick row homes, Gold Coast showcases and other Chicago landmarks, Founders Row brings downtown style to the suburbs, said Adreani.

“Every Founders Row residence is unique,” said Adreani. “We provide the opportunity to customize any home to a buyer’s preferences, as you’d expect in a home of this caliber. We can make it happen so long as what the buyer wants is structurally and mechanically possible.”

A new row home model recently ed for touring and is one of two exciting home styles available at Founders Row. Both designs  with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a full expansive basement and two car garages—some of which can accommodate lifts to store additional vehicles. Among the numerous standard amenities are granite or Corian countertops, nickel-finished hardware, security and intercom entry tems, hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, formal staircases, fireplace, nine-foot ceilings, kitchen island and breakfast bar, and ultra master bath with a soaking tub and separate shower.

Base prices range from $899,900 to $904,900 (all prices subject to change without notice), and sizes span 4,446 to 4,536 square feet—making Founders Row among the largest attached new construction in the area.

“Founders Row recalls a classic, bygone era both esthetically and stylistically. The memorable architecture of H. H. Richardson and other practitioners from the Arts and Crafts era helped inspire the buildings’ design. The community was meticulously styled to evoke an unmistakably urban ambience that would mesh perfectly within the co of a suburban village,” said Adreani.

Founders Row is a 2008 award-winning community recognized by the Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago. Double-wide walls and reinforced masonry construction ensure a virtually impenetrable sound barrier and extra privacy for residents. Yet, although these homes are located in the heart of Mount Prospect, “the vastness of their size and solidity of construction provide owners with a very private, quiet retreat,” said Adreani.

Outside, personal living space is bestowed by bluestone patios that overlook private landscaped back yards, while the areas between the two buildings that comprise Founders Row reveal an extensively landscaped courtyard.

Residents appreciate the new Village Hall and Library campus, Caribou Coffee, Canta Napoli Restaurant, Oberweis Dairy and LePeep Restaurant. A dry cleaners and various shops, banks and restaurants are also close to home, along with several area parks, the RecPlex recreation center, an outdoor wave pool, two golf courses, outdoor skating rinks, tennis courts, and much more. Additionally, the Mount Prospect Metra train station is two blocks away and easily within walking distance from Founders Row, providing access to downtown Chicago and destinations in between.

To visit the new Founders Row model in Mount Prospect, take Route 83/Elmhurst Rd to Rt. 14/Northwest Highway east to Emerson and turn north two blocks. The model is located at 5 S. Emerson Street and is  Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment. For more information on Founders Row, telephone (847) 577-0100 or visit www.NorwoodBuilders.com.

The Emerson at Village Centre
Also nestled comfortably within downtown Mount Prospect is Norwood Builders’ Emerson at Village Centre. Set on the corner of Emerson Street and Busse Avenue, this community of 52 upscale condominiums and duplexes is designed in a contemporary prairie-style brick exterior and sports a handsome curvilinear architecture on the top floor.

Fourteen distinctive condominium designs are available at The Emerson. Each provides one, one-plus-den, or two bedrooms, one to two baths, balcony and/or terrace (depending on the plan ed), and 887 to 1,566 square feet. Two 2-story duplex style residences are also available in two different designs offering 1,242 or 1,688 square feet, each including two bedrooms, one-and-a-half to two-and-a-half baths, oversized balcony and/or terrace. Base prices range from $215,900 to $495,900.

“The Emerson fills a demand for new construction condominiums in a desirable downtown suburban setting—one within walking distance of so many area attractions,” said Adreani. “Among these are the Mount Prospect Metra train station, the library, and numerous neighborhood retailers and restaurants.”

Currently, shoppers can take advantage of two exciting incentives. For starters, first-time buyers at The Emerson can qualify for the government’s $7,500 tax credit. This allows any buyer who has not owned a home during the past three years and is a taxpaying U.S. citizen to take a $7,500 tax credit, if they close before July 1, 2009 (for more details and provisions, visit www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com). In addition, Norwood Builders will match Uncle Sam’s $7,500 credit with an extra $7,500 credit of its own for a limited time. Buyers can apply the Norwood $7,500 credit toward their home’s purchase price or use it toward options or upgrades such as upgraded cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.

The Emerson at Village Centre is located at 100 S. Emerson in Mount Prospect. To reach the community, take Rt. 83/Elmhurst Road to Rt. 14/Northwest Highway east to Emerson and turn north approximately one block. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday (closed Thursday and Friday). For further details, please call 847-577-0100.

Norwood Builders, an exclusive marketing agent, has an enviable 55-year history bringing thousands of single-family and condominium homes to the marketplace throughout Chicago and its suburbs. Norwood Builders’ commitment to quality living is evident throughout its communities, which features fine craftsmanship and top-of-the-line materials. Norwood Builders currently has new homes available in Mount Prospect and Roselle and is coming soon to Park Ridge and Wheaton.

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Norwood Builders Opens Exciting New Furnished Row Home Model at Founders Row in Mount Prospect

A new decorated model home just opened at Founders Row in Mount Prospect, a community of 14 historically inspired, semi-custom row homes in the heart of the downtown district.

Inspired by Lincoln Park’s McCormick row homes, Gold Coast showcases and other Chicago landmarks, Founders Row brings downtown style to the suburbs. Designed in a ‘cottage revival’ style, with a charming blend of traditional and contemporary furnishings, décor and colors, the new model showcases the gamut of inclusions, workmanship and range of customizations one can make in a Founders Row residence.

“From the white painted balustrades on the staircase to the bead boarded bench in the mud room to the marble surround of the fireplace, all the details were carefully designed to give potential residents a precise representation of the outstanding value, bountiful size, impeccable craftsmanship and uncompromising luxury of these homes,” said Bruce Adreani, president of Norwood Builders. Details in the model also include a loaded kitchen with a butler’s pantry, center island, granite and butcher block countertops, stainless steel appliances, decoratively glazed cabinets and so much more.

The new model offers three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a two-car garage and 4,446 square feet spaciously shared over four levels. The main floor features an entry foyer, formal living room with a built-in gas log fireplace, separate dining room, butler pantry, fully applianced gourmet kitchen, expansive family room, powder room, and mudroom. The next level up houses a master suite with whirlpool tub and walk-in shower, two additional bedrooms, second full bath linen closet as well as a convenient laundry area. The third level boasts over 500 square feet of flexible bonus space, modeled as an entertainment room, game room and adjacent home office for two. This level also has a full bath. A full basement rounds out the interior and is ideal for a future recreational, fitness and/or storage area.

“Inside, no two homes are exactly alike,” said Adreani. “We offer extensive customizing possibilities, as befits homes of this caliber. If what the buyer wants is structurally and mechanically possible, we can make it happen.”

Loaded Gourmet Kitchens

The new model is one of two exciting home styles available at Founders Row. Both designs with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a full expansive basement and two car garages—some of which can accommodate lifts for additional vehicles. Among the numerous standard amenities are granite or Corian countertops, nickel-finished hardware, security and intercom entry systems, hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, formal staircases, fireplace, 9’ ceilings, kitchen island and breakfast bar, and ultra master bath with a soaking tub and separate shower. Base prices range from $899,900 to $904,900 (all prices subject to change without notice), and sizes span 4,446 to 4,536 square feet—making Founders Row among the largest attached new construction in the area.

Aesthetically and stylistically, Founders Row harkens back wistfully to a bygone era. The design of the buildings was inspired by the robust architecture of H. H. Richardson and other practitioners from the Arts and Crafts era. The development was carefully designed to a decidedly urban feel that would fit comfortably within the co of a suburban village, said Adreani.

Highlighted by custom brickwork, arched doorways, bluestone steps and patios together with soaring peaked rooflines, the two and three-story residences at Founders Row are a towering presence that compliment the stature of the nearby village hall, library and other civic neighbors.

Founders Row is a 2008 Award winning community recognized by the Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago. Double-wide walls and reinforced masonry construction ensure a virtually impenetrable sound barrier and extra privacy for residents. Yet, although these homes are located in the heart of Mount Prospect, “the vastness of their size and solidity of construction provide owners with a very private, quiet retreat,” said Adreani

Outside, personal living space is provided by bluestone patios that overlook private landscaped back yards, while the areas between the two buildings that comprise Founders Row feature an extensively landscaped courtyard.

Award Winning Masonry Construction

Mount Prospect was recently named the best place in the nation to raise children, according to Business Week magazine. The village beat out thousands of towns and cities across the country to claim this coveted spot. Among the most heavily weighted qualifiers were school performance, safety and affordability.

Mount Prospect Area highlights—each within walking distance—includes the new Village Hall and Library campus, Caribou Coffee, Canta Napoli Restaurant, Oberweis Dairy and LePeep Restaurant. A dry cleaners and various shops, banks and restaurants are also close to home, along with several area parks, the RecPlex recreation center, an outdoor wave pool, two golf courses, outdoor skating rinks, tennis courts, and much more. Parents will also appreciate the area’s acclaimed District 214 schools.

In addition, the Mount Prospect Metra train station is a short two blocks away and easily within walking distance, from Founders Row, providing access to downtown Chicago and destinations in between.

To visit the new Founders Row model in Mount Prospect, take Route 83/Elmhurst Rd to Rt. 14/Northwest Highway east to Emerson and turn north two blocks. The model is located at 5 S. Emerson Street and is noon to 6 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information on Founders Row, telephone (847) 577-0100 or visit www.NorwoodBuilders.com.

Norwood Builders, an exclusive marketing agent, has an enviable 55-year history bringing thousands of single-family and condominium homes to the marketplace throughout Chicago and its suburbs. Norwood Builders’ commitment to quality living is evident throughout its communities, which features fine craftsmanship and top-of-the-line materials. Norwood Builders currently has new homes available in Mount Prospect and Roselle and is coming soon to Park Ridge and Wheaton.

Norwood Builders offers attractively priced condos in Roselle and Mount Prospect

NEW PRICES AS LOW AS $179,900; FIRST-TIME BUYER $7,500 INCENTIVE NOW IN EFFECT

Norwood Builders is making it easier than ever to afford a brand new condominium in a hotspot location. A spacious new home can be claimed for as low as $179,900 at Park Street Crossing in Roselle and as low as $219,900 at The Emerson at Village Centre in Mount Prospect.

At Park Street Crossing, four specially priced residences are available:
• The Poppy, featuring 947 square feet of living space, including a great room, large kitchen with breakfront breakfast bar, in-home laundry, balcony, and indoor heated garage space plus storage, is priced at $189,900 (all prices subject to change without notice) and available for move-in in as early as 60 to 90 days. Even better, the buyer who acts fast can still choose all their finishes and selections.
• Three Bittersweet plans, each with 896 square feet, featuring an eat-in kitchen, great room, in-home laundry, balcony and indoor heated garage space plus storage—starting at $179,900; one is available for immediate occupancy, while the other two can be move-in ready in as early as 60 to 90 days, and the buyer can choose their selections and finishes.

At The Emerson at Village Centre, meanwhile, buyers can select from four condominiums priced under $225,000. Two different floorplans are represented, and most of these units feature one bedroom and one bath. Two are ready for immediate occupancy.

“We’re responding to the needs of the market and the current economic downturn by aggressively pricing our homes,” said Bruce Adreani, president of Norwood Builders, who added that the adjustments are only in effect for a limited time. “This is particularly appealing to first-time buyers, who can benefit from a variety of favorable factors now in place.”

For starters, first-time buyers can qualify for the government’s $7,500 tax credit. This allows any buyer who has not owned a home during the past three years and is a taxpaying U.S. citizen to take a $7,500 tax credit, if they close before July 1, 2009 (for more details and provisions, visit www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com).

“In addition to that incentive, Norwood Builders will match Uncle Sam’s $7,500 credit with an extra $7,500 credit of our own,” said Adreani. “For a limited time, buyers can apply our $7,500 credit toward their home’s purchase price or they can use it toward options or upgrades such as upgraded cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.”

Adreani noted that Norwood’s added $7,500 incentive is good only through November 30, 2008. He went on to say that it’s even more advantageous to the first-time buyer to purchase and close before the end of 2008 so that they can reap the tax benefits of their next tax return. If they wait until next year, they won’t get to claim the tax benefits until the following spring.

Roselle luxury and value
Located at the corner of Park and Main in Roselle, Park Street Crossing features 62 luxury condominiums. In all, shoppers can choose from 18 one- and two-bedroom condominiums. Base prices range from $179,900 to $465,900, while sizes vary from 896 to 2,171 square feet. Buyers can take advantage of price incentives available for a limited time and purchase a new condo for less than $200,000.

Among the standard inclusions are a breakfast bar or eat-in kitchen, an in-home laundry room, walk-in closets, heated indoor parking and a private balcony. The building also provides radiant heat through the floors, a feature that maintains more even temperatures and increases energy efficiency. Monthly association fees ranging from $140 to $311 include the cost of water, refuse removal, and gas for cooking, laundry and heat.

Park Street Crossing residents won’t even have to venture far to work out, because Anytime Fitness occupies one of the retail spaces at the building’s street level. The first floor includes a separate building with approximately 8,000 square feet of retail space, bringing shopping and local conveniences even closer to home. Also, residents are within walking distance of the Roselle Public Library and village services, while Woodfield Mall and Stratford Square shopping are just a short car ride away.

Park Street Crossing is located at 225 E. Main St., at the corner of Park and Main, just one block south of Irving Park Road and one block east of Roselle Road. To visit the community, take 1-290 and exit Lake Street. Take Lake Street west to Roselle Road and turn north (right). Continue to Maple Avenue and turn right, then left on Park Street. The sales center entrance is located at the corner of Main Street and Howard Avenue, one block east of Park Street. Sales office hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For further details, call (630) 894-1000.

Impressive Mount Prospect amenities
The Emerson at Village Centre, set on the corner of Emerson Street and Busse Avenue, is a community of 52 upscale condominiums and duplexes. Designed in a contemporary prairie-style brick exterior, the building boasts appealing curvilinear architecture on the top floor.

Fourteen distinctive condominium designs are available at the community. Each provides one, one-plus-den, or two bedrooms, one to two baths, balcony and/or terrace (depending on the plan selected), and 887 to 1,566 square feet. Two 2-story duplex style residences are also available in two different designs offering 1,242 or 1,688 square feet, each including two bedrooms, one-and-a-half to two-and-a-half baths, oversized balcony and/or terrace. Base prices range from $277,900 to $535,900.

The Emerson fills a demand for new construction condominiums in a desirable downtown suburban setting—one within walking distance of the Mount Prospect Metra train station, the library, favorite shops and restaurants. Newly opened retailers within the building include Vino 100, a fine wine store; Elements Diet and Fitness; Aqua Nail; and Canta Napoli Pizzeria.

Residents can also frequent Caribou Coffee, Oberweis Dairy, TCF Bank, LePeep Restaurant, European Jewelers, Halo Hair Salon and Unique Cleaners—all tenants at The Shops at Village Centre, less than one block away.

The Emerson at Village Centre is located at 100 S. Emerson in Mount Prospect. To reach the community, take Route 53 north to Northwest Highway. Continue northeast on Northwest Highway to Rt. 83 (Elmhurst Road). Go north on Rt. 83, which turns into Emerson Street, to Downtown Mount Prospect. Turn right on South Emerson. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For further details, please call 847-577-0100.

For more information on any Norwood Builders community, visit them online at www.norwoodbuilders.com.

Norwood Builders, an exclusive marketing agent, has an enviable 55-year history bringing thousands of single-family and condominium homes to the marketplace throughout Chicago and its suburbs. Norwood Builders’ commitment to quality living is evident throughout its communities, which features fine craftsmanship and top-of-the-line materials. Norwood Builders currently has new homes available in Mount Prospect and Roselle and is coming soon to Wheaton and Park Ridge.

Park Street Crossing is Located Near Metra in Downtown Roselle.

The Emerson is Located in the Heart of Downtown Mount Prospect

New Condos Move-In Ready at Park Street Crossing in Roselle

Community nearly 50% sold

Following a successful selling season, Norwood Builders still has a good, although more limited, selection of low-maintenance luxury residences available at Park Street Crossing — a community of 62 luxury condominiums located at the corner of Park and Main in Roselle. Several plans are now sold out and the community is nearly 50% sold.

There are 18 one- and two-bedroom plans to choose from. Among the standard inclusions are a breakfast bar or eat-in kitchen, an in-home laundry room, walk-in closets, heated indoor parking and a private balcony. The building also provides radiant heat through the floors, a feature that maintains more even temperatures and increases energy efficiency. In addition, an enclosed, heated garage is located on the main floor of the building for the comfort of residents.

Base prices range from $219,900 to $475,900, while sizes vary from 896 to 2,171 square feet. Monthly association fees ranging from $140 to $311 include the cost of water, refuse removal, and gas for cooking, laundry and heat. Buyers can take advantage of price incentives available for a limited time and purchase a new condo for less than $200,000.

“Park Street Crossing puts the ‘urban’ in ‘suburban’ for residents,” said Adreani. “Our buyers want to be able to walk to the train, neighborhood shops and favorite restaurants as they would in a major city. Yet at the same time, they seek the friendly charm of a village atmosphere. It’s a ‘best of both worlds’ scenario, with every convenience just outside your door. As a Park Street Crossing homeowner, you’re in a private luxury world all your own.”

Park Street Crossing residents won’t even have to venture far to work out, because Anytime Fitness occupies one of the retail spaces at the building’s street level. The first floor includes a separate building with approximately 8,000 square feet of retail space, bringing shopping and local conveniences even closer to home. Also, residents are within walking distance of the Roselle public library and village services, while Woodfield Mall and Stratford Square shopping are just a short car ride away.

“We have immediate move-in possibilities for those who don’t want to wait which offer a great opportunity for buyers who are currently renting and want to get out of a lease quickly. Or, we also have homes that can be modified to the buyers’ tastes, another great reason to buy new construction,” said Adreani.

Whether you’re ending a lease, selling a home, or buying for the first time, “we have deliveries that work within your schedule,” he added. “And like always at Park Street Crossing, we work closely with each buyer on an individual basis to help find a solution that works within their time frame and budget,” Adreani said.

Park Street Crossing is located at 225 E. Main St., at the corner of Park and Main, just one block south of Irving Park Road and one block east of Roselle Road. To visit the community, take 1-290 and exit Lake Street. Take Lake Street west to Roselle Road and turn north (right). Continue to Maple Avenue and turn right, then left on Park Street. The sales center entrance is located at the corner of Main Street and Howard Avenue, one block east of Park Street. Sales office hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For further details, call (630) 894-1000.

For more information on any Norwood Builders community, visit them online at www.norwoodbuilders.com.

Norwood communities emphasize energy savings, environmental consciousness

In the new generation of environmental awareness, consumers are looking to make a positive difference by conserving resources, recycling more than ever and choosing energy efficient products. It’s also a big reason why “green” is now the favorite color among many home shoppers.

Single-family residences aren’t the only homes that can boast green benefits. When they’re carefully planned, efficiently designed and well-built, attached homes like new condominiums, townhomes and rowhomes can save big money on energy costs and help reduce our collective carbon footprint. New home buyers will find that these homes are traditionally smaller square footage in size than single-family homes, which means there is less home to build and consume natural resources, along with less home to maintain, heat and cool.

“According to the U.S. Green Building Council, infill properties like the attached home communities we build are often the ‘greenest’ of all development sites,” said Bruce Adreani, President of Norwood Builders. “This is because they re-use existing land structures such as old parking lots and abandoned buildings and often times restore surrounding landscaping and greenery into the environment.”

Additionally, a mutlifamily building is by its very nature considered green since it compacts a multitude of homes per acre of land, he said. Norwood Builders’ typical building layout is approximately 25 homes per acre, which equates to roughly four times the recommended averaging housing density for a development, added Adreani.

What’s more, developers like Norwood Builders choose to build transit-oriented developments in or near downtown suburban locations which creates more than just a convenience to residents.

“Being within walking distance to Metra and other public transportation, plus on-site and in-town retail establishments, means you don’t have to drive a car to get where you need to go and can walk to do errands and everyday tasks,” said Adreani. “Not only can you walk to familiar places as well as the train and bus stops, but you don’t have to take on the expense of an extra car. Think of all the gas, insurance, and maintenance money—not to mention the car payments and cost to purchase an additional parking space—that you can potentially save.”

When it’s time to drive, Norwood residents appreciate their community’s expedient accessibility to major expressways.

“What’s more, homeowners at every one of our properties appreciate the convenience and luxury of heated, indoor parking in a secured garage, which means no brushing off snow or wasting excess gas to warm up the car,” Adreani noted. ”Plus, since many of these parking areas are located underneath or on the main level of the overall building, there is more available land for green space, parks and other natural resources.”

Yet, it’s inside a Norwood Builders home itself where you truly reap the rewards of selecting an energy-conscious developer. Norwood Builders follows an exacting standard of construction, employing concrete masonry walls and 10-inch-thick precast concrete planking in the ceilings and floors of all its buildings. The density of these materials helps to thermally insulate more efficiently, saving owners money on heating and cooling bills. This density also creates a mass dampening effect that naturally decreases sound transmissions and secondary vibrations and provides the best possible fire barrier for a multifamily building.

Also, “our buildings provide hydronic radiant heat systems, which automatically and efficiently heat each unit via hot water that travels through copper tubing,” said Adreani. “Each residence additionally benefits from high-efficiency centrally located boilers in the building, as well as a ‘second-zone’ thermostat that allows for customized temperature control. The result is a much more effective and economical method of climate control than if each unit was installed with a traditional forced-air furnace and air conditioning unit.” Considering that natural gas and other utilities are bundled together into a shared building cost reflected in your monthly assessments, every homeowner saves significantly on energy bills, Adreani pointed out.

“Every one of our communities is thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted, and we take pride in being able to build a quality home that can benefit the community, too,” said Adreani.

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The Emerson at Village Centre enjoys strong sales in Mount Prospect

THE SHOPS AT THE EMERSON NOW OPEN

The Emerson at Village Centre, Norwood Builders’ community of 52 upscale condominiums and duplexes located in downtown Mount Prospect, is welcoming spring with strong sales and newly opened on-site retail shops. Already 60% sold, this luxury building is becoming the hub of the vibrant Downtown Mount Prospect district.

“The Emerson is proving to be a strong attraction to shoppers in the market for new construction condominiums in a desirable downtown suburban setting—one within walking distance of the train, the library, favorite shops and restaurants,” said Bruce Adreani, president of Norwood Builders.

Newly opened retailers includes Vino 100, a fine wine store that opened last fall, Elements Diet and Fitness that made its debut in January, and a third location for Aqua Nail which opened this spring. All are located within The Shops at The Emerson.  The brand new Canta Napoli Pizzeria, just opened this winter and includes an outdoor cafe.

“The community’s convenient proximity is one of The Emerson’s best loved features by its residents,” Adreani added. “Aside from the new retailers, homeowners can visit Caribou Coffee, Oberweis Dairy, TCF Bank, LePeep Restaurant, European Jewelers, Halo Hair Salon and Unique Cleaners—all tenants at The Shops at Village Centre, less than one block away.”

“What’s even better is the Mount Prospect Metra train station is within a short walk, providing speedy access to downtown Chicago for commuters,” he said.

The village parking deck and library is steps away. Plus, there are area swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses and several parks within Mount Prospect for residents to enjoy.

The Emerson, set on the corner of Emerson Street and Busse Avenue, is designed in a contemporary prairie-style brick exterior and appealing curvilinear architecture on the top floor.

“This distinctive design allows for some plans to have large outdoor terraces and creative interior plan design that make these homes truly unique,” said Adreani. “Once an Emerson buyer customizes their home with cabinetry, fixtures, and flooring, they can be sure that they have invested in a piece of architectural greatness.”

Buyers can select from 23 distinctive condominium designs, each providing one, one-plus-den, two, or three bedrooms, one to two-and-a-half baths, balcony and/or terrace (per plan), and 886 to 1,606 square feet. Four two-story duplex style residences are also available in three different designs ranging from 1,250 to 1,700 square feet, each including two bedrooms, one-and-a-half to two-and-a-half baths, oversized balcony and/or terrace.