SYCAMORE, IL –February 10, 2022– If you’re in the market for a new ranch or two-story home and want to escape more crowded urban areas for a slice of small-town Americana, you’ll want to visit Reston Ponds and Heron Creek in Sycamore, where Shodeen Homes offers homes for spring move-in. According to Realtor.com, home searches in suburban zip codes, such as Sycamore, jumped 13% with more than...
Campton Hills, IL – December 20, 2021– The Parker Farmhouse, a new 3,003-square-foot, two-story decorated model home with four-car garage and finished lookout basement, is now open for touring and Phase III sales are underway at Norton Lake, a Shodeen Homes’ community just west of Randall Road in Campton Hills. According to Shodeen Homes’ new Sales Director, Jaynelle Then, the Parker Farmhouse...
Geneva, IL - December 2, 2021 With today’s open concept floor plans providing an atmosphere of comfort and convenience, more new home buyers are opting for a fireplace as the focal point for a warm and cozy gathering spot. “Ninety-percent of our buyers choose to add fireplaces to their homes, in part, because of the convenience of direct-vent fireplaces, which eliminate the maintenance, ashes...
Elburn, IL- November 2, 2021 The ranch plan, born in 1950s post-war sunny California and historically the most popular choice among empty-nesters and retirees has been trending in popularity with buyers of all ages. Today’s versatile, open ranch, with harmonious, breathtaking living spaces, has attracted the attention of first-time buyers and families. “Over the last few years, we’ve seen a...
Lake Geneva, WI – August 3, 2021 In 1965 Nicholas Vorpagel’s grandparents opened Lake Geneva Country Meats, a high-quality butcher shop and grocery store on State Road 50 East in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Appreciating the beauty and small-town charm of the area, Nicholas, now the third-generation owner, and his wife Sarah, a Fontana native, wanted to build a home but weren’t sure where to...
June 17, 2021 Many homebuyers enjoy the privacy of having their own homes yet may not want outdoor maintenance. Homebuilders are responding with low-maintenance homes that are ideal for career professionals, active adults, and those who prefer a more streamlined lifestyle. “Buyers of all ages appreciate a low-maintenance lifestyle that allows them to spend more time doing the things they love,”...
ELBURN, IL –May 6, 2021 – A brand new ranch sales model is now open at Blackberry Creek, an established neighborhood with an on-site elementary school in Elburn. Located five miles west of Randall Road, just off Route 47 and Hughes Road, Blackberry Creek is a 625-acre master-planned community, featuring ponds, walking trails, parks and playgrounds as well as the Blackberry Creek Elementary School....
MAPLE PARK, IL –April 13, 2021 – Time is running out to build a new home at Squires Crossing, where only four homesites remain at the Shodeen Homes’ community, served by top-ranked District #302 Kaneland schools, in the charming village of Maple Park. “Squires Crossing has been popular with buyers of all ages who’ve made the decision to simplify their lifestyle and leave heavily congested...
GENEVA, IL – February 5, 2021– Erica Mazur grew up in the Fox V alley graduating from Saint Charles East High School before heading to college and becoming a nurse at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva. Deciding it was time to leave her parent’s home and invest in one of her own, she knew she wanted to stay in Geneva but, as a first-time buyer, was a bit overwhelmed. “Buying a...
Lake Geneva, WI – January 16, 2021 – New home buyers who want to be minutes from downtown Lake Geneva and Geneva Lake will want to visit the new Norway III model at Stone Ridge, a popular Shodeen Homes community just west of Route 12 and north of 120 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. “With the dramatic increase in people working from home over the past year, buyers from Illinois are moving to Wisconsin...