{"id":1075,"date":"2018-01-08T07:14:59","date_gmt":"2018-01-08T13:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lexingtonhomeschicago.wordpress.com\/?p=1075"},"modified":"2018-01-08T07:14:59","modified_gmt":"2018-01-08T13:14:59","slug":"fun-couple-settles-into-lexington-shore-with-their-blended-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonchicago.com\/about\/blog\/fun-couple-settles-into-lexington-shore-with-their-blended-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Couple Settles into Lexington Shore with Their Blended Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

When college professor Torbjorn and sports and entertainment attorney Rhonda wanted to move, they had been living in Lincoln Park for three years. They have a full house\u2014they had blended their families when they were married, and so they also live with their 13-, 14-, and 15-year-old children. During their home search, they were looking for a home that was affordable in a neighborhood they liked where they\u2019d have space for all of the kids.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe needed 4 bedrooms\u2014a bedroom for everyone,\u201d said Rhonda. \u201cWe also wanted a common area that was spacious and a nice kitchen. Those were the big things. Other important things were location, proximity to school, work, public transportation, and safety.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPreviously we had looked around to see what\u2019s available. We wanted to balance the cost, quality of home, location, safety\u2014all the usual factors,\u201d said Torbjorn.<\/p>\n

They had some interest in Lexington Place 3, the Bridgeport Lexington community. And then when they saw Lexington Shore, they knew that was where they wanted to buy. They love Hyde Park. \u201cIt\u2019s one of our favorite neighborhoods in Chicago. It\u2019s very rare to get new construction in Hyde Park. Stuff didn\u2019t come around the market readily either,\u201d said Rhonda. \u201cWe like that it continues to progress. It felt safe for property value and like a good investment. All the things we\u2019d been looking for came together.\u201d<\/p>\n

In their search, they didn\u2019t require a new home, but it was a huge bonus. \u201cWe wanted something in good shape,\u201d said Rhonda. \u201cFor me personally, it\u2019s an awesome feeling. Nothing has been touched before, everything is brand new, and it smells like a new car.\u201d<\/p>\n

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They also enjoyed picking out their own selections and finishes. They were impressed with the high quality standard options. \u201cWe could appoint the whole home using only standard and had only a few upgrades\u2014cabinet doors, quartz, and fireplace,\u201d said Torbjorn. \u201cThe standard options are quite nice. Standard doesn\u2019t mean you need to upgrade for it to be high quality\u2014they offer so many fine materials.\u201d<\/p>\n

They worked with Kimberly Corbin, Sales Manager at Lexington Shore. \u201cKim was so amazing. She was patient and knows just when to push and hold back, when to give advice, and when to be quiet,\u201d said Torbjorn. \u201cShe read us very well, and could see who had strong ideas about things.\u201d (Here, Rhonda laughed and\u00a0pointed to Torbjorn. Torbjorn shrugged.)<\/p>\n

They also enjoyed working with Brian Calderaro, Construction Manager, who walked them through the home once it was complete. \u201cBrian is also great,\u201d said Torbjorn. \u201cHe was patient, and we can\u2019t speak well enough about him either.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe explained everything to us and didn\u2019t take anything for granted. Even now he\u2019s helpful, attentive, and responsive. We can reach him and responds immediately,\u201d said Rhonda.<\/p>\n

They moved into their new home at the end of October. They enjoyed the process so much that they called after they moved in to thank the folks at Lexington for everything. \u201cThe people make the difference,\u201d said Torbjorn. \u201cThey know how to hire good people. They are phenomenal human beings.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked if they\u2019ve settled in, Rhonda laughed. \u201cWe have too much stuff\u2014since we are blending two households\u2014so we are still unpacking boxes,\u201d she said. \u201cIt is all coming together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Lexington Fireplace Option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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They are most excited about their fireplace and kitchen. \u201cThe fireplace is our favorite part of the house, and the kitchen is so beautiful,\u201d said Rhonda. \u201cWe are happy with that every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe got quartz countertops, flat slab espresso cabinets, bright lights, quartz countertops,\u201d Torbjorn added. \u201cAnd it\u2019s clean and beautiful. We are so happy with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

We at Lexington had an amazing time working with this fun couple, and we wish the whole family continued happiness in their new home!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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