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...
SYCAMORE, IL –January 7, 2021– The continued popularity of open concept single-level living has led Shodeen Homes, a family owned and operated builder for 60 years, to introduce the Hickory ranch plan, priced from $281,100, at Reston Ponds and Heron Creek in Sycamore. The Hickory, with 1,613 square feet of living space as well as a full, unfinished basement is ideal for first-time buyers,...
ELBURN, IL –December 2, 2020 – Paul Lynaugh and his wife, Karen, relocated from North Carolina three years ago and purchased a townhome in St. Charles. While the empty-nesters enjoyed low-maintenance living and the St. Charles area, the introduction of a Chocolate Labrador puppy, named Luke, created a new set of needs. “With Luke joining the family we needed a yard,” Paul Lynaugh said. ...
In honor of those who serve our country and our communities, we are proud to offer $2,500 OFF off for all active and veteran military, active medical personnel, active police and active firefighters who purchase a new Shodeen Home. With mortgage interest rates reaching historical lows and the new year approaching, Shodeen Homes is showcasing new inventory homes at communities in Campton Hills, Geneva,...
October 8, 2020 Sundance Ranch Model Open for Touring at Reston Ponds in Sycamore SYCAMORE, IL – October 8, 2020– The continued popularity of open concept single-level living has led Shodeen Homes, a family owned and operated builder for over 59 years, to introduce the Sundance ranch model at Reston Ponds in Sycamore. “The Sundance, with 1,870 square feet of living space as well as a 2 1/2...