Lake Geneva, WI – December 7, 2021 – Bernadette Bisaillon, a Chicago native for more than 40 years and Vice President and Private Wealth Advisor at US Bank, was no stranger to Lake Geneva living, having previously owned a home on the lake, when she decided Chicago was no longer a desirable or affordable option. “The cost of living, particularly taxes, and the overall city environment made Chicago...
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...
SYCAMORE, IL –October 21, 2021– If you’re in the market for a new ranch or two-story home and want to own while interest rates are still hovering near 3%, you’ll want to visit Reston Ponds in Sycamore, where Shodeen Homes offers homes for quick move-in, including the decorated two-story Augusta II design. “With the holidays around the corner, many homeowners begin to reevaluate their lifestyle...
MAPLE PARK, IL –September 10, 2021 – A new on-site model and sales center are now open at Squires Crossing, a Shodeen Homes’ community served by top-ranked District #302 Kaneland schools, in the Village of Maple Park. “We’ve been conducting sales from our Reston Ponds community in nearby Sycamore as the finishing touches were completed on the Augusta II model and sales center at Squires...
Lake Geneva, WI – September 2, 2021 – New home buyers who want to start enjoying all that the Lake Geneva area has to offer this fall will want to hurry to Stone Ridge, where Shodeen Homes offers ranch and two-story homes for quick move-in. “Buyers can own a new ranch or two-story home within walking distance of downtown Lake Geneva and be settled in to enjoy all that the area has offer this...
Campton Hills, IL – August 20, 2021– A new phase of 39 premium homesites offering lake and open space views as well as cul-de-sac locations is now open at Norton Lake, a Shodeen Homes’ community just west of Randall Road in Campton Hills. “The new phase offers some of the most picturesque homesites in the community,” said Craig Shodeen, president of Shodeen Homes. “Buyers appreciate the...
Elburn, IL – August 13, 2021 – The perfect combination of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities has led to the Village of Elburn’s increased popularity among a diverse cross-section of home buyers. Located five miles west of Randall Road in the heart of Kane County, Elburn offers excellent schools, convenient transportation, and access to endless amenities. Geneva-based Shodeen Homes,...
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...
ILLINOIS & WISCONSIN– July 15, 2021 ––A robust housing market and record-low interest rates have left would-be homebuyers clamoring to purchase homes across the United States. In response to that need, Geneva, Illinois-based, Shodeen Homes, offers ranch and two-story homes at various stages of construction, all available this summer, at communities in Elburn, Maple Park, Sycamore and Lake Geneva,...