As of the latest special census, the city of Aurora, Illinois has been listed as the second largest city in the State of Illinois behind Chicago. Despite this, many residents of the Chicagoland area tend to overlook Aurora when it comes to looking for homes. However, as a local Aurora real estate agent working with homes in this community every day, I truly feel there is something for everyone.

There are over 135 distinct subdivisions in Aurora ranging from small 25-unit condominium complexes to huge master-planned subdivisions of over a thousand homes. One of the great things about the many subdivisions that make up Aurora is the incredible selection available to home buyers. Looking for a modern up-scale town home? Take a look at Reflections or Abington Trace or one of the other beautiful town home complexes. Looking for a 19th Century Victorian? Check out the Near Westside Historic District. What about a nice 4,000 square foot ranch? The Alschuler subdivision will have exactly what you’re looking for.

Perhaps one of the most difficult things about being a REALTOR working in a city with this many different small communities is getting to know the ins-and-outs of each one. From my experience, almost every subdivision in Aurora has a very individual feel. Getting to know these communities and the people who make up each one is both fun and challenging in a city as large as Aurora. It’s great to be able to appreciate all of the subdivisions in Aurora as unique communities, yet it takes a long time to really get a good feel for each of them. This is why a local REALTOR gives buyers looking for homes in the Fox Valley such a tremendous advantage. We can help point out areas and details in each subdivision that might otherwise be overlooked. Also, the knowledge we gather about each community can help buyers adjust to living in the Chicagoland area, particularly with out-of-town buyers relocating from other areas of the country.

If you are searching for homes, it is vital that you contact a local real estate expert as early as possible in your search. With the extreme variety of subdivisions you’ll find in Aurora and the surrounding Fox Valley, the advice and expertise provided by your local REALTOR will prove invaluable to your search.

Eric Rogers is an award-winning real estate agent with Century 21 Pro-Team who works in the Fox Valley area of Illinois and particularly Aurora Homes For Sale and Homes in Oswego.