Our mission is to create a good fit:

Signature Properties of Illinois was started by Carol Rogulski, a North Shore resident since 1984 and an area Realtor since 1986. After a decade of working with buyers and rehabbing homes, she realized the market was lacking in well designed, fairly priced, new construction. Armed with a thorough understanding of the market as well as the desires of North Shore residents, in 1997 Carol founded a company whose mission is to build homes which are aesthetically pleasing and stand up to the demands of everyday living.

The attention to detail in each Signature Properties home begins before anyone lifts a shovel. Every home is uniquely designed to fit into the area, complementing the street and the surrounding homes. We work hand-in-hand with top area architects to make sure form and function co-exist. Does the flow of the rooms allow for easy and comfortable interaction of family members? Where do you put the groceries when you come into the home, arms filled with bags? Others often overlook these practical details, but to Signature Properties, these are the elements that are most essential in creating lasting satisfaction for our customers.

Clients looking to renovate or build additions to their current homes receive the same close attention to detail and quality as the homes we build from the ground up. Signature’s admiration for architectural purity and historical integrity fosters an environment that genuinely appreciates the many beautiful homes that fill Chicago’s North Shore. Respect for our clients, their home and an attempt to make the bothersome process of an addition/rehab run as smoothly as possible makes Signature Properties a top choice when deciding to update your home.

The founding ideal of creating a quality product has not been lost over the years. We pride ourselves on not just building houses, we build homes.

About our team

President: Carol Rogulski
Carol’s enjoyment of her work is apparent in the outstanding quality of Signature’s homes and the enthusiasm she brings to each project. The fine relationship she develops with clients has brought the company a stream of referrals and repeat business. Carol is a former broadcast journalist, holding bachelors and masters degrees from Northwestern University. She transitioned into real estate development in the 1980s. She is affiliated with Coldwell Banker Winnetka South and a founding member of the North Shore Builders Association. A native Chicagoan, Carol raised her children in Wilmette and currently resides in Glencoe. “I live in the community where I build and love it when I hear people say ‘you build such beautiful homes!’”

Construction Manager: Chris Favia
Chris has over 30 years experience in home building. As a second generation builder, his father instilled pride in the finished product, emphasizing "do it right the first time." A carpenter by trade, he learned all facets of his craft, specializing in finished carpentry. He started with Signature Properties as the finish carpenter in 1997, and became construction manager shortly afterwards. Chris believes in the "Team" concept, with the sub-contractors involved in the building process. This team effort is reflected in the quality of homes that Signature Properties prides itself upon. "The one thing that has always impressed me about our homes is that the people who purchase them have become our friends."

Assistant to the President: Gina Pierozzi
Gina is originally from St. Louis and has been living in Chicago since 2001. She holds a BA in Studio Arts and Secondary Education from Northeastern Illinois University. Possessing a background in art, Gina has been assisting Carol in every aspect of business and design since May of 2008. She currently lives in Lindenhurst and is also a practicing artist.

Interior Design: Katie Rogulski
Katie is a North Shore native who has been working with Signature Properties since graduating from Vanderbilt University in 2004. While she has assisted in every aspect of the building process, her main focus is interior design and architecture, specializing in layout, kitchen and bathroom design and finish/fixture selections. Katie attended Harrington College of Design for Interior Design and is the principal designer at Katie Rogulski Interior Designs. She also writes design articles for the popular online magazine, www.poorlittlerichgirls.com. Please view www.krinteriordesigns.com for more information.

Job Cost Specialist: Michelle Linton
Michelle originally hails from Birmingham, Alabama where she received her BS in Accounting from UAB. She has 22 years accounting and tax experience with 15 of that in the construction job cost arena. Principle of MLA Accounting based in Naperville, her tagline is For if you succeed….we succeed! Michelle oversees construction payouts, cost analysis, and bookkeeping. Please visit her website www.mla-accounting.com for additional information.