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A Crown Community is not simply a place to live – it is a lifestyle. Crown is known not only for its luxurious, master-planned communities, but also for the quality of life that comes with residing in a Crown community.
Crown has a wonderful reputation for the quality amenities found in the Illinois and Florida communities such as the pools, fitness centers and sports courts which typically include basketball, tennis and volleyball. Each community creates a world-class ambience and inviting atmosphere for families.
With communities in Illinois, Florida and Arizona, Crown continues …

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Building Your Home, Building a Nest, Featured Builder


Overstreet Builders is now offering custom-built homes starting at $261,500 in the Graystone neighborhood of Highland Woods. Additionally, new lower pricing is being offered on home sites #64, #84 and #85 in the Ridgeview neighborhood!
Those interested in the Ridgeview neighborhood also have the opportunity to build an Overstreet Builders custom home starting at $462,650 on home sites #64, #84 and #85. Don’t let your clients miss out on this incredible opportunity as it will only be available for a limited time and home site #64 is the last available cul …

Selling Tips, Staying On Top, Valuable Technology


If you want to exceed at your job, you have to know a little bit about photography and perhaps even videography. As people increasingly turn to the web to gather their information, it is extremely important for Realtors to be able to take captivating photos and create virtual tours. This service is now an expected part of the industry and requires some element of skill and talent. REALTOR® Magazine has published a list of things you can do to improve your photos and learn how to highlight the selling points …

Selling Tips, Staying On Top


As a Realtor, one of the strongest skills you must possess is the ability to negotiate successfully. REALTOR® Magazine recently published an article about how to hone your negotiating skills and add confidence to your presentation.
Negotiating can be difficult for several reasons. Firstly, realtors act as third-party negotiators to buyers and sellers that may be jaded toward negotiation. Many are inexperienced at negotiating and, therefore, fearful of it. Realtors are rarely trained in negotiating, meaning it is something learned through practice. The scale at which realtors are negotiating can also …

Selling Tips, Staying On Top


There is good news on the horizon for the housing market as of December. Statistics are starting to turn around as the country sees increased sales and home prices. According to Trulia, 22% of homes currently on the market in the US have experienced at least one price cut, the lowest percentage since Trulia began tracking reductions in April of 2009. Additionally, the total amount of reductions off home prices fell $28.1 billion in November to $24.7 billion in December. This represents a 12% decrease in the overall amount home …

Selling Tips, The Appeal of the Clubhouse Lifestyle, The Crown Community Overview


Joanne Swanson loved Highland Woods from the moment she entered the Crown Signature Community. The first thing she noticed was the sprawling landscape and attention to detail that she had not seen in other communities. Swanson now lives in a King’s Court home overlooking the conservancy, a view she is quick to compliment. She credits this builder with helping her create her dream home down to the very last detail. Join us as we hear about Ms. Swanson’s overview of the community as well as some of her favorite features …