Although you will be tempted to sleep in on your day off, you do not want to miss a chance at curbside seats for the St. Charles Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 28. This hometown crowd-pleaser is the kick-off for all the major Summer events in St. Charles, IL.

The parade steps off at 10 a.m. on 6^th Street downtown and marches to Riverside Avenue. It will end at the Freedom Shrine, which is located along the Fox River just north of the police department. After the Memorial Day parade, there will be a brief ceremony at the shrine to honor America’s people in uniform, past and present. With 27 entrants in this year’s parade, including area marching bands, the Boy Scouts, military vehicles and veterans, it will be one of the fun family events in St. Charles, IL. For more information and details on the parade route, you can call 630-587-6444.

If you love strong community living packed with great local events like the St. Charles Memorial Day parade, visit Alex and Vicky Rullo today to find out more about living in St. Charles.

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Your home’s curb appeal is your buyer’s first impression. It shows how much you care for your home and property. What would you think about a home with an overgown yard and empty or weed filled flowerbeds? You want your buyers to fall in love with the charm and appeal of your home as much as the structure itself. So here are the go-to flowers to give your yard a face lift.

Knock-Out Roses : Instead of a traditional rose that only blooms for a short period of time, use these instead.

They are easy to grow, don’t require a lot of care and bloom a lot longer

Hostas: Not only do they come back every year, they work great in areas needing

a bit of ground cover. They work great in the shade too.

Geraniums: Not only do these smell fantastic,

but they bloom all summer long!

Petunias: Keep these watered and they will bloom well into the fall.

They do great in hanging baskets and have endless colors to choose from.

Violets: These are great for a boarder or ground cover

and are also perennials.

Impatiens: These little beauties do really well around the base of a tree

or in shady areas for a nice splash of color.

Marigolds: These are a very hardy flower.

If you are more of the black thumb variety, these are a great option!

Vincas: Have a sidewalk? These delicate flowers would look great as a sidewalk or walkway border.

They do not require much maintenance and will bloom almost all season.

Grasses: Using ornamental grasses is a great way to add height to your flowerbeds and gardens.

They make great statement pieces and come in a variety of colors.

Zinnias: These are perfect for those of you who have hot hot hot summers.

They love to bask in the sun and do well in the blistering heat.

So there you have it. Once the possibility of freezing has passed, go ahead and plant those beautiful masterpieces. Just remember, perennials will come back every year, making them a huge money and time saver!

 Happy gardening from The Rullo Team!

For information on local real estate, visit our website at www.TheRulloTeam.com.

Water Garden Weekend, being held at Aqualand in St. Charles, is the perfect opportunity for both residents and guests to learn all about water gardening.  If you live in the area, or are looking for St. Charles homes for sale, the Water Garden Weekend will give you an opportunity to participate in high quality fish and plant sales, activities for families and children, “ask the expert” water gardening sessions, and various education and hands-on opportunities. You can stroll the grounds and enjoy the multitude of water gardens, seating areas for porches and patios, Pondless Waterfalls, pergolas, fountains, and unique water features.

For information on local real estate, visit our website at www.TheRulloTeam.com.

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Selling your Chicago home might be tricky in more ways than one. But the resounding question is always what price to set. Finding your way around the sheer magnitude of sometimes conflicting advice online, from your neighbor, to your realtor and of course, your mother’s two cents can be confusing to say the least.

Online estimates often don’t even come close to predicting accurately what you’ll get – if you’re disappointed with what you find bear in mind that a computer can’t account for all the human factors that go into home buying. Also, if your agent is giving you a low price, getting an appraisal may not be a solution to your problem since they can be quite conservative and you could be required to tell potential buyers what may be a rather low estimate.

Getting a second and third opinion from agents could point you in the right direction when selling your Chicago home. If their estimates are unanimous, it might be worth accepting. When you’re trying to sell compare yourself with what’s sold in the Chicago home area not what’s trying to sell, since that’s your objective. In the end the best price is one that sells.

If you’re ready to finally buy a home in the Chicago metro area, call The Rullo Team at 630-513-1771 for more information today.

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 Here are a list of the local restaurants featuring Mother’s Day brunch:

Oscar Swan:

Sunday May 13th from 10am to 12 noon

$34.95/person

1800 W. State Street, Geneva, IL 60134

630-232-0173

 Hotel Baker

Sunday May 13th from 9am to 3pm

Adults: $46, Children: 4-12 yrs old $23, Children 3 and under are free

100 West Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

630-584-2100

Fiora’s

May 13th from 11am to 3pm

317 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134

630-262-1317

 Wildwood

May 13th – Lunch: 9:30am to 2:30pm, Dinner: 5pm to 8:30pm

Adults: $42, Children 5-11 yrs old: $22, Children under 5 yrs old are free – reservations required

477 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134

630-377-8325

 Niche

May 13th from 10:30am to 2pm

$40/person

14 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134

630-262-1000

Have a wonderful Mother’s Day, from The Rullo Team!

For information on local real estate, please visit our website at www.TheRulloTeam.com.