QUAID AND ROONEY – 13 YEARS STRONG!
Today, August 22, 2023 is a BIG DAY at Quaid and Rooney! Founders Kathy Quaid and Maureen Rooney are celebrating 13 YEARS in business as Quaid and Rooney Distinctive Real Estate!!
CONGRATULATIONS to this powerhouse duo who have grown their business from just the two of them to a multi-agent team who work with clients from Chicago to throughout the Western Suburbs and rank consistently as top producers in Dupage County!
“We are so thankful to all our team, clients, customers, friends and families who show up every day to help make Quaid and Rooney a success! Teamwork definitely makes the dream work!” Kathy Quaid and Maureen Rooney
Cheers to many more years together and making dreams come true!
BACK TO SCHOOL 2023!
It’s that time of year! We hear the buses, see the children, and watch the days grow shorter. It’s BACK TO SCHOOL time and back to structure, fall sports and homework! Sometimes bittersweet, it seems to always bring back the feeling of new beginnings! If you are a teacher, student, parent or a neighbor seeing the kids heading to the bus, make sure to keep everyone involved in the education of our future adults in your thoughts! Here’s to a great school year!
Not only is it back to school time, it’s also the time of year when activities and obligations pick up and we find that sometimes there just isn’t enough time to fit everything in. This year, due to a whirlwind of wonderful events such as Class Reunions, travel plans that have already been secured, family births that just can’t be timed around fun and festivities, and fundraising/sponsorship obligations for some members of our team, Quaid and Rooney will not be participating in the KWPP OKTOBERFEST 2023 on September 15th. It was a difficult decision – because it is such a fun event and we know all of you enjoy it – but it was a decision that had to be made. We want you all to enjoy the season and have a beer and a brat and keep us in mind! We will be back for the event next year but until then…
PROST!!
…And speaking of wonderful events, for all you Wheaton Central Tigers out there, Kathy Quaid will be celebrating her 40 th high school reunion on that date, September 15 th , this year! So, if you are part of the Wheaton Central High School class of 1983 – maybe you will see her at the Wheaton Warrenville South Football game that night! GO TIGERS!
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From all of us at Quaid and Rooney,
TWO OF OUR ACTIVE LISTINGS
Welcome to 571 Hill Avenue | Glen Ellyn
One of Glen Ellyn's most distinctive properties lovingly maintained and cared for by the current owners for almost 60 years.
Set on a 102X179 beautifully landscaped in-town property. The house has 5 bedrooms/4.1 baths - including a fabulous In-law suite with private exterior entrance (in-law suite can also be accessed from the second floor). First floor features slate foyer, formal living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room with original corner built-ins and fabulous view of the courtyard, family room with wood-burning fireplace and wall of built-ins and sliding glass doors to 3 season porch, large Drury Design kitchen with stainless steel appliances, pantry cabinet, dry bar and Dutch door to 3 season porch, large private office with sitting room and sliding glass doors to beautiful courtyard and gardens, attached 2 car garage. Second floor features Primary suite with Drury Design spa bath and walk-in closet, 3 additional bedrooms - one with private bath and built in dresser, hall bath with laundry chute and linen cabinet, homework/office/craft room, access to In-law suite - full bath, bedroom with 8X9 WIC, living room and kitchen.
The full basement is partially finished and includes Rec room, workroom, storage room, mechanical room, boiler room and laundry room. Tranquil, private yard with stunning perennials and mature trees. The courtyard is a welcome place to start and end your day. Only 3 blocks to train, Glenbard West HS, downtown shops, restaurants and Lake Ellyn.
Set on a 102X179 beautifully landscaped in-town property. The house has 5 bedrooms/4.1 baths - including a fabulous In-law suite with private exterior entrance (in-law suite can also be accessed from the second floor). First floor features slate foyer, formal living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room with original corner built-ins and fabulous view of the courtyard, family room with wood-burning fireplace and wall of built-ins and sliding glass doors to 3 season porch, large Drury Design kitchen with stainless steel appliances, pantry cabinet, dry bar and Dutch door to 3 season porch, large private office with sitting room and sliding glass doors to beautiful courtyard and gardens, attached 2 car garage. Second floor features Primary suite with Drury Design spa bath and walk-in closet, 3 additional bedrooms - one with private bath and built in dresser, hall bath with laundry chute and linen cabinet, homework/office/craft room, access to In-law suite - full bath, bedroom with 8X9 WIC, living room and kitchen.
The full basement is partially finished and includes Rec room, workroom, storage room, mechanical room, boiler room and laundry room. Tranquil, private yard with stunning perennials and mature trees. The courtyard is a welcome place to start and end your day. Only 3 blocks to train, Glenbard West HS, downtown shops, restaurants and Lake Ellyn.
320 Cottage Avenue | Glen Ellyn
Sympathetically restored 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Glen Ellyn brick Bungalow on quiet, tree lined street! This 1920s charmer has been painstakingly updated from the beautiful original windows with wavy glass to the interior walls, baseboards, casing, cove molding and doors with original hardware. The living room with wall of windows features a wood burning fireplace with built-in book shelves. The 1st floor bath and kitchen are beautifully updated. The large eat-in kitchen features abundant cherry cabinetry and counter space, ship-lap ceiling and breakfast area which can be used as sitting room. New stainless Fridge, DW and Microwave (2021). Adjacent is the heated sun room/mud room which leads to the stone patio and fully gardened back yard and features a vaulted ceiling and refurbished 3 walls of original casement windows.
Beautiful millwork and hardwood floors throughout, 9ft ceilings on 1st floor, gas forced HVAC, copper plumbing and updated electric service and New HW heater (2021). The bright and open basement with exterior access is immaculate and dry and has a half bath. Churchill Elementary, only school in D41 offering all day kindergarten and highly acclaimed Spanish Immersion Program. Walk-to Schools, Parks, Lake Ellyn, Central Business District including Shops, Restaurants, Movie Theater, Metra Station, Library and more from this Prime Glen Ellyn location!
Call Quaid and Rooney 630.790.5904 for more information on any or all of these listings and to schedule showings.
WRAP UP THE SUMMER AND KICK OFF FALL!
Grab your bike and reconnect with friends and family on DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Whether you’re new to biking, a seasoned veteran, or biking with kids, Fifth Third Bike the Drive is an event to remember. With sweeping views of the lake and skyline, you’ll enjoy fresh air and the wind on your face!
Ride as little or as much of the 30-mile course as you’d like and then enjoy a post-ride festival in Grant Park. No bike? No problem! Rentals are available.
Don’t miss this once-a-year event when bicycles reign on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
WEST LOOP ART FEST
Saturday and Sunday | September 2nd and 3rd
Saturday and Sunday | September 2nd and 3rd
The hugely successful West Loop Art Fest returns for its fifth year on Saturday and Sunday, September 2nd and 3rd in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant West Loop. Featuring four blocks of amazing art, the West Loop Art Fest is not to be missed!
The West Loop Art Fest is the perfect destination for a late summer shopping experience or ambient evening stroll. A diverse range of art mediums will be on display and available for purchase, making this show a must-go event this summer. With interactive art, wine tastings, children’s crafts and live music, this is a fun filled weekend for the whole family! There is nothing quite like the West Loop Art Fest, and this free event is perfect way to enjoy a summer weekend in Chicago.
CHICAGO GERMAN-AMERICAN OKTOBERFEST
Friday, Saturday and Sunday | September 8th, 9th, and 10th
Friday, Saturday and Sunday | September 8th, 9th, and 10th
Try authentic German food and traditional drinks. Dance to the music of German bands and spend the evening with friends and enjoy a fabulous festival. Please Join Us For the Parade 2pm Saturday Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park Rd., north to Eastwood, west to Western, north to Lawrence.
Traditional singing and dancing groups from Chicago will perform on Saturday after the parade and on Sunday at 2pm. Add to your entertainment with a visit to the amusement section of the fest and enjoy the many carnival games.
Traditional singing and dancing groups from Chicago will perform on Saturday after the parade and on Sunday at 2pm. Add to your entertainment with a visit to the amusement section of the fest and enjoy the many carnival games.
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GERMAN-AMERICAN OKTOBERFEST
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FESTIVAL EVENT GUIDE
GERMAN-AMERICAN OKTOBERFEST
There are so many great activities in the area – for more information about the schedule of events please visit
FESTIVAL EVENT GUIDE
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Our team is top-notch! This is our chance to introduce a member of our incredible team that help make Quaid and Rooney one we are proud of. Feel free to reach out and say hello!
A 30-year resident of Glen Ellyn and a lifelong native of western Chicagoland, homeowner, and mother to four grown children, Michelle likes to say nothing has not happened. Her clients appreciate her extensive knowledge of what every home needs and find her first-hand experience invaluable. Michelle loves being a real estate broker. The happiness she feels when her clients find their future home is what motivates her.
Michelle does not just help her clients find a good home; she helps them begin a new chapter in whatever part of life they are in. She always asks her clients to try to envision themselves living in the homes she shows them. She takes the time to understand how they live not just where they will live. Her clients must love the house, or she will not stop until she finds “the one.”
In addition to her career in real estate, Michelle is also an active member of her community. You will find her at Glenbard South HS, her church and various charities. Now an empty nester, Michelle and her husband spend time walking or biking through the Morton Arboretum, at the theater or dining in downtown Chicago.
The QR Code | Quaid and Rooney Monthly Newsletter - July- 2023 Edition
