Lombard, IL - (April 27, 2007) - You could say that Cristin Chiganos has it all - and she probably won’t disagree with you.  This 28-year-old teacher moved into her brand new condominium at The Residences of Fountain Square in Lombard this January and has reveled in the amazing convenience of living just steps from great dining, upscale shopping and easy access to expressways that this community affords her.  Residential Homes of America, Inc. (RHA) has recently begun deliveries at Building Two at Fountain Square, part of 148 condominiums at this incredible maintenance-free neighborhood.  The homes at Fountain Square are priced from the low $200s, with decorated and furnished models open for tours everyday.

“I began to look for my first home about a year and a half ago.  I had been living in Chicago and recently moved back to Downers Grove, wanting to stay in the western

teacher in Berwyn.  I wanted either a condominium or townhome and looked at quite a few places.  In the course of my search, I decided I wanted to purchase new construction and when my Dad stopped by Fountain Square one day and picked up literature for me, it started the ball rolling towards my moving to this community,” Cristin said.  “While I continued my search, I kept coming back to Fountain Square because of its perfect combination of location, floor plans and pricing.”

At Fountain Square, RHA has an amazing selection of 15 different floor plans, from one to three bedroom layouts with 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 baths plus heated underground parking.  The homes are sized from 920 to over 1,800 square feet.  All plans include a luxury master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and private bath, along with large in-unit laundry facilities.  The condominiums start in the low $200s and range to the upper $300s, with decorated and furnished models open for tours daily. 

Cristin wanted to find a home that would be have a suburban feel with an urban-style, close-to-everything location.  This is exactly what she found at Fountain Square.  This community is in the center of everything, located just east of the Yorktown Mall and five minutes from Oak Brook Center.  There are scores of restaurants that surround the community, most just a quick walk away.  Fountain Square itself is a mixed-use development that highlights such tasty dining at Weber Grill, P.F. Chang’s and Champp’s Sports Bar.  There are also a myriad of retail and service outlets only steps from residents’ doors at Fountain Square, including Dick’s Sporting Goods and a nearby Target.

“Fountain Square really had everything I wanted.  The floor plans were ample size for one person.  I knew I would have enough space for myself and the location was simply amazing.  When I decide to go downtown with my friends, I’m just a few minutes from the expressways.  And when I come home from a long day at work, I am close to a great many restaurants and places to shop.  It’s an ideal blend of suburban and urban-style living,” said Cristin.

Cristin selected a ‘B’ floor plan at Fountain Square, a beautifully appointed one bedroom home with 1-1/2 baths, private balcony and an optional den.  This home measures almost 1,100 square feet and features a formal entry foyer, an open eat-in kitchen and a large and bright great room.  The master suite highlights a window that overlooks the balcony, one walk-in and one wardrobe closet and a private full bath with tub/shower combination.  This plan also includes a large laundry and storage room plus one deeded and heated indoor parking space.

Cristin’s home is on the top floor of her building and features a warm southern exposure, overlooking dedicated open space to the south and west.  With the warmer weather finally on tap, she is looking forward to using the walking paths that are part of the Fountain Square community.

Her condominium showcases custom granite countertops and 36” maple cabinets along with sleek stainless steel appliances.  She added a breakfast bar in her kitchen, as well as hardwood flooring throughout much of her home.  As a first time buyer with lots of questions, she says her experience with RHA went very smoothly.

“I’ve always received quick response to my questions and have found RHA to be very accommodating throughout the purchase and completion of my home at Fountain Square.  My walk-throughs went well and I think my home turned out beautifully,” she said.

The maintenance-free lifestyle at Fountain Square includes all outdoor building and landscape maintenance covered by the affordable monthly association fee.  For a young and busy resident like Cristin, this feature is a real plus.  The community is also pet-friendly. 

Every condominium at Fountain Square features 9’ ceilings, a luxury master suite with walk-in closet and private bath with ceramic tile tub and shower surrounds, an immediate hot water system, individually controlled forced air heating and central air conditioning, in-unit laundry rooms and one deeded indoor heated parking space.

Deluxe interior appointments are buyer’s choice of ceramic tile or hardwood flooring in the entry foyer and powder room, theatrical lighting and furniture quality vanities in the baths along with painted white Cremona doors and trim.

            In the short time she has lived at Fountain Square, Cristin knows she made the perfect choice for her first home.  She enjoys being close to her family in nearby Downers Grove and Lombard, being close to her gym and church and of course, being just steps from a great nightlife.

            “Fountain Square has a good blend of urban and suburban features and the convenience of everything being so close by is fantastic.  The overall lifestyle really

appealed to me.  I also like the opportunity to build equity in a home of my own at such a young age,” she said. 

Residential Homes of America, Inc. has been recognized for the highest standards of quality and integrity with the Diamond Builder Designation from the Home Buyers Warranty Corporation for its superior workmanship and spotless claims record.  RHA

is the only homebuilder in Illinois to receive the coveted award which is a one-time only, life-time award given only to those builders who have demonstrated at least a five-

year track record of offering the highest standards of construction, design and customer service in their markets based on strict criteria.

The Residences of Fountain Square are located in Lombard, east of I-355 and west of I-294 at Butterfield and Meyer Roads.  The sales center is located at 845 E. 22^nd Street and is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m.  For more information call (630) 627-2000 or visit rhahomes.com.

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