Qualified Chicago-area home buyers who are willing to close a deal quickly and move in now will find an abundance of once-in-a-lifetime deals for the purchase of new condominiums that are ready for immediate occupancy, real estate experts say.

If you are shopping for a housing deal in the northwest suburbs, some of the best quick-occupancy choices include luxury condominiums developed by R. Franczak & Associates in northwest suburban Des Plaines and Palatine.

Buyer incentives include such things as a year of paid assessments, or thousands of dollars in upgrades including wood floors and premium appliance packages or even builder paid closing costs at The Heritage of Palatine, The Stratford of Palatine and The Waterford Condominiums in Des Plaines, said Katie Campbell, sales manager for R. Franczak & Associates.

Here are some of R. Franczak's move-in-now suburban communities:

• The Heritage of Palatine.

Several decorated model residences are now open for viewing at new 48-unit luxury development at 50 South Greeley Street in downtown Palatine and several homes are available for immediate occupancy.

The 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 2-bedroom-plus-den condominiums range in size from 1,126 to 1,716 square feet of living space. The first residents have already moved into their new homes and prices range from $221,900 to $359,900.

The Fairfield – Residence 208 is available for immediate occupancy and is an efficiently designed 1,126 square foot plan which features 1-bedroom and 1.5-baths. It has an impressive master bedroom suite with large walk-in closet, a fully-appointed kitchen with peninsula island and a spacious living/dining room with access to a balcony.

This home also features many luxury upgrades including upgraded oak wood flooring throughout the kitchen and living areas, granite counter-tops, chic tiled baths and designer selected wall colors. The Fairfield is priced from $221,900.

The Emerson – Residence 201 is also available immediately and is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath design featuring 1,290 square feet of living space. This split-bedroom plan features a dramatic entry foyer with views of the tree-lined boulevard, kitchen with eat-in peninsula island and impressive great room with access to the balcony.

Finished with birch cabinetry, granite counters, GE stainless steel appliances and oak wood flooring throughout the kitchen and living areas, this home is priced at $269,900.

The Cypress II – Residence 306 is an award-winning 2-bedroom, 2-bath floor plan with 1,694 square feet of living space. It is one of the unique turreted floor plans which showcase a large open floor plan with a dramatic octagonal-shaped dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and access to a nearby balcony.

Available immediately, the Cypress II features luxury finishes throughout including raised-panel cabinetry, upgraded granite counters and stainless steel appliances, exotic black cherry wood flooring and dramatic decorator selected wall colors. The Cypress II is priced from $343,900.

The Heritage of Palatine sales center is open daily from 10am to 5pm and is located at 50 South Greeley Street. For more information or a tour of the models call 847-705-6238 or please visit: www.rfranczak.com. • The Stratford of Palatine.

Franczak also has only three units remaining at the popular new-construction development nestled in downtown northwest suburban Palatine.

The Stratford of Palatine includes 32 condominiums, all offering 2-bedroom, 2-bath floor plans. The remaining units range in size from 1,414 to 1,594 square feet of living space and prices range from $294,900 to $317,900.

Available for immediate occupancy is the Dorset, a 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence with 1,414 square feet of living space. The plan features a large kitchen and eating area as well as a formal dining room open to the living room. The Dorset showcases a stunning southern view from the 5th floor.

The home also features a split-bedroom floor plan for maximum privacy and many luxury upgrades including exotic cherry wood flooring in the kitchen and living areas and upgraded granite countertops and cabinetry. The master bedroom is 17-feet wide with an extra large walk-in closed and full bath with walk-in shower. The guest bath is private next to the second bedroom and the full laundry is tucked away in a private hallway. The Dorset is priced at $294,900.

The Stratford of Palatine sales center is located at 190 W. Johnson Street. For more information, call 847-705-6238 or please visit: http://www.rfranczak.com/.

• The Waterford Condominiums.

There are four units remaining at Franczak’s luxury 118-unit condominium development in Des Plaines. Prices for the remaining homes range from $289,900 to $329,900.

The Lennox model, which is available immediately, feels and resembles an urban loft residence near downtown Chicago. It includes luxury finishes such as brushed nickel ceiling fixtures with matching pendant lights over the kitchen island and an open living area, said Marian Contos, sales manager at the development.

The home is finished with luxury selections throughout including exotic wood flooring in the kitchen and living areas, an upgraded dual-height island with granite countertops and designer selected paint colors. The Lennox model offers 1,545 square feet of living space and is priced from $289,900. The Waterford Condominiums sales center is open daily from 10am to 5pm and is located at 787 Graceland Avenue is downtown Des Plaines. For additional information, please call 847-297-6769 or visit our website: http://www.rfranczak.com/.