If you believe in the American Dream of home ownership, then now is the time to purchase McHenry County real estate. Due to the recent […]

We all know that it’s important to recycle. However, it’s not always convenient to do so; especially those specialty items such as batteries, light bulbs […]

Decisions to purchase a home are tempered by consumers’ cautious attitudes toward home buying in the current economic environment and a more conservative housing finance […]

Do you want to surprise your love with a new home just in time for Valentine’s Day? Well, here’s your chance. Gerstad Builders, the largest […]

The New Year is always an exciting time filled with resolutions, new beginnings and investments in the future. Here at Gerstad Builders, we’re excited to […]

We have had an incredible summer and fall but 2010 is slipping away from us.  The housing market is bursting with homeowners wanting to make […]

In January of 2010 the Illinois legislature passed a law requiring all new homes to meet or exceed the 2009 IECC energy standards.  The law […]

Energy code changes have been implemented in the state of Illinois that should have all buyers really looking at a new home instead of an […]

Intewrest rates continue to be some of the best in history. Although rates were expected to go up they have continued to hover around 5%. […]

Many contractors today are unaware of the new energy code that was passed by the Illinois legislation on January 29, 2010. This new code requires […]