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   • March 14, 2019

   Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day Festivities Right in Your Own Backyard

   March is finally here and this means two things; spring is around the corner and it’s time to make your St. Patrick’s Day celebration plans. There are many activities planned around the city of Chicago, however you don’t need to fight the traffic and head downtown when there is plenty […]

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   • March 01, 2019

   Thank You McHenry For The $10,000

   For a limited time only, the City of McHenry is offering a 50% discount on impact fees for new home construction; however you must apply for a permit before September 2019. Every homebuilder in the City of McHenry has received this reduction, and will choose to apply the savings in […]

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   • December 28, 2018

   Celebrate Art, Winter and Fun at Winterfest 2019

   Every winter, a popular nine-day festival takes place in beautiful Lake Geneva. Winterfest is home to dozens of events including the United States National Snow Sculpting Championship, where fifteen teams of the most talented snow sculptors from around the country compete for a national title. The entire competition is open […]

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   • December 20, 2018

   New Year, New Luxury Package at Bailey Estates in Williams Bay

   Home buyers across the country are looking to achieve the dream of homeownership this New Year, and understandably, they want to make the most of their home investment. As options are narrowed down and the hunt for a new home in Williams Bay closes in, we’re noticing that buyers are […]

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   • December 12, 2018

   Skiing, Sledding and Tubing Near Your Gerstad Home

   Whether it’s a small slope in the backyard or a gigantic water tower hill, it’s safe to say that most Illinois and Wisconsin residents have experienced sledding, skiing, or tubing at least once in their life.  McHenry, Richmond, Poplar Grove and Williams Bay have tons of great opportunities to experience […]

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   • November 27, 2018

   Gerstad Builders Wins Platinum Key Award for Palmer Plan

   Our Gerstad Builders team is proud to announce that we won the Platinum Key award in the Production Home 2,000-8,000 square feet category for our Palmer new home in Liberty Trails. Presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC), the Key Awards are the premier awards given in […]

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   • November 19, 2018

   Tips for Buying a Home in Your 20’s, 30’s and 40’s

   Each stage of life offers new challenges and as those curveballs are thrown your way, what you need from your home will change. What you need as a homebuyer in your early 20’s is not necessarily what you’ll need when you’re in your 30’s and 40’s. Here are some of […]

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   • November 15, 2018

   Is Your New Home in Illinois Ready for New Technology and Devices?

   If you’re looking to outfit your new home with digital locks, security cameras, thermostats and smart lights, then you’re going to need a smart home hub to connect them all together! At Gerstad Builders, we offer the highest quality new homes throughout Illinois and Wisconsin and we always strive to […]

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   • November 06, 2018

   Jump-Starting the Holiday Spirit Around Gerstad Communities

   The holiday season is just around the corner! As the streets begin to sparkle and merchants make preparations for crowds of shoppers, residents near Gerstad Builders’ communities have lots of special upcoming events to look forward to near their new homes in McHenry, Williams Bay, Poplar Grove and Richmond. Most […]

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    • October 23, 2018

    Preparing Your Gerstad Home for Winter

    “Winter is coming!” is a line that many people attribute to the popular HBO Drama and Award-winning novel Game of Thrones. However, if you’re from the Midwest, you might feel like you’ve been cheated out of royalties because you have used that phrase your entire life. In any regard, winter […]

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