Westar Properties, Inc.

Oak Brook, IL, November 28, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Westar Properties, Inc., an Oak Brook, IL-based real estate auction marketing firm www.WestarProperties.com, announced it will conduct a Chicagoland auction of six single-family homes and one townhome on Thursday, December 13, 2007. The properties are located in Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Frankfort, Glencoe, Naperville and Northbrook, Illinois. An income-producing commercial property located at 4181-83 N. Elston in Chicago will also be sold at the auction, which will take place at 7:30 pm at the Sheraton Gateway Suites, 6501 N. Mannheim Road in Rosemont, Illinois.

“This is a great opportunity for buyers to take advantage of the current marketplace,” said Steven H. Baumann, president and CEO of Westar Properties.

Properties in the auction include:

• Brand New English Country Home in Naperville at 2303 Hazel Ct. – 6,000 sq. ft. stone, brick & stucco home with 5 BR/6 BA on a large wooded lot, featuring huge gourmet kitchen with custom maple cabinets, Wolf® appliances; dining room with limestone-inlaid Brazilian teak; Carrera® marble master bath with rainfall-steam shower & whirlpool; 5 fireplaces; 10’ ceilings; finished 2,200 sq. ft. basement with theater; attached 3-car garage; more. Originally priced at $2.7 million, the home will be sold subject to a minimum bid of $1,595,000. A certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $35,000 is required to bid. The property will be available for viewing on Sunday, December 2nd and 9th from 11:30 am-1:30 pm; and on Thursday, December 6th from 3:30-5:30 pm.

• Brand New Luxury Home in Northbrook at 682 Greenwood Rd. – Architecturally unique 6,300 sq. ft. all-brick custom home with 6 BR/6.2 BA on a 2/3-acre lot featuring a gourmet kitchen with island, custom cabinets, Thermadore® & Sub-Zero® appliances; master suite with his & her closets; master bath with rainfall-steam shower, custom vanities & large Jacuzzi® tub; 10’ ceilings thru-out; 2,500+ sq. ft. finished basement with 9’ ceilings; 3-car attached garage and much more. Originally priced at $2.2 million, the home will be sold subject to a minimum bid of $1,195,000. A certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $30,000 is required to bid. The property will be available for viewing on Saturday, December 1st and 8th from 2:30-4:30 pm; and on Wednesday, December 5th, from 6:30-8:30 pm.

• Brand New Luxury Home in Northbrook at 580 Greenwood Rd. – 6,100 sq. ft. stone & brick custom home with 10RM/6 BR/6.2 BA on a 2/3-acre featuring gourmet kitchen with island, custom cabinets, Viking®/Sub-Zero® appliances and large pantry/Brazilian cherry hardwood floors; Great room with custom crown molding & dramatic windows; Hearth room with bar & fireplace; master bath with rainfall-steam shower & large Jacuzzi® tub; 2,500+ sq. ft. finished basement/9’ ceilings; 3-car attached garage and much more. Originally priced at $2.2 million, the home has an opening bid of $1,195,000. A certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $30,000 is required to bid. The property will be available for viewing on Saturday, December 1st and 8th from 2:30-4:30 pm; and on Wednesday, December 5th, from 6:30-8:30 pm.

• Brand New Luxury Home in Downers Grove at 4617 Prospect Ave. – Custom 3,600 sq. ft. home with 12 RM/5 BR/3 BA featuring dramatic triple-barrel foyer; gourmet kitchen with 2 islands, granite countertops & Frigidaire appliances; master BR with tray ceilings, 2 walk-in closet & 6’x8’ balcony; master BA with whirlpool, sep shower & double vans; 2nd floor laundry; hardwood floors; vaulted ceilings; skylights; marble-hearth fireplace, finished basement; & attached 2.5-car garage. Originally priced at $859,000, the home has an opening bid of $450,000. A certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $20,000 is required to bid. The property will be available for viewing on Sunday, December 2nd and 9th from 2:30-4:30 pm; and on Thursday, December 6th from 6:30-8:30 pm.

• Contemporary Home in Glencoe at 711 Appletree Ln. – Meticulous 5 BD/3 BA brick & cedar home with 2.5-car attached garage in featuring open foyer with marble floor & open staircase; 1st floor volume ceilings; newer kitchen with large breakfast area; master BA with Corian® countertops, integrated sink & Toto toilet-bidet; wood burning fireplace with slate hearth; hardwood floors; finished subbasement; new windows; newer gutters & roof; & large yard with new patio & deck. Originally priced at $1.1 million, the home has an opening bid of $450,000. A certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $18,000 is required to bid. The property will be available for viewing on Saturday, December 1st and 8th from 11:30 am-1:30 pm; and on Wednesday, December 5th, from 3:30-5:30 pm.

• Newer Home with Built-in Pool in Frankfort at 22679 Joshua Dr. – Newer, approx. 2,854 sq. ft. brick & cedar home with 4 BR/2.5 BA (the “Kristoffer” model) in Lakeview Estates featuring dramatic 2-story foyer leading to family room with brick wood-burning fireplace; eat-in kitchen with maple cabs; master suite with tray ceiling & walk-in closet; master BA with whirlpool tub & separate shower; in-ground sprinklers; full basement; & oversized attached 3-car garage. Originally priced at $489,000, the home has an opening bid of $250,000. A certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $16,000 is required to bid. The property will be available for viewing on Saturday, December 1st and 8th from 11:30 am-1:30 pm; and on Wednesday, December 5th, from 3:30-5:30 pm.

• Newer Ranch Townhome in Bolingbrook at 1199 Patrick Henry Pkwy. – Dramatic 1.5-year old 4 BR/3 BA brick & cedar townhome, with approx. 3,361 sq. ft., features open kitchen with island, breakfast bar, Corian® countertops & 42” cabinets; architectural volume ceiling in family room & kitchen; fireplace with ceramic surround & entertain center; master BR with vaulted ceiling; Corian® vanities in hall & master baths; 1st floor laundry; & full finished basement with high ceilings. Originally priced at $475,000, the townhome has an opening bid of $250,000. A certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $15,000 is required to bid. The property will be available for viewing on Saturday, December 1st and 8th from 2:30-4:30 pm; and on Wednesday, December 5th, from 6:30-8:30 pm.

For a complete color brochure on the auction, call Westar Properties, Inc. at (630) 705-5500, or request one on-line by visiting www.WestarProperties.com.

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