Are you looking to purchase your first home, but feel a bit apprehensive as to whether you can afford it? This blog breaks down what […]

Purchasing a home is a huge and exciting step in life! Gerstad Builders understands that many of our clients are in different stages of their […]

Mortgage rates change on a daily basis, which makes it difficult to know when you should pull the trigger. With mortgage rates currently down, […]

When building a home, buyers usually come prepared with a wish list a mile long. Families today want to be close to good schools […]

Gerstad Builders partners with an outstanding mortgage company that easily and conveniently assists our customers with the financing of their new home.  Just because […]

Mortgage rates are probably the lowest they’ll get in 2011. You can find an interest rate on a 30-year fixed rate loan for as low as 4.5 percent. With this and the fact that builders are offering some fabulous discounts, now is the time to look into the purchase of new McHenry County real estate. Gerstad Builders constructs new homes in McHenry at Liberty Trails, Richmond at Pheasant Ridge, Poplar Grove at Dawson Creek and Williams Bay new homes at Bailey Estates. The McHenry County builder is currently offering a discount of 10 percent off the base price of their homes. Homes must be closed by the end of 2011 to qualify for this discount and are limited to the first 10 homes purchased. […]

It is a great time to be looking at McHenry County new homes. Many builders are offering great incentives to buy now before the end of the year. And, of course, our Gerstad Homes are no exception! You'll definitely want to check out our December to Remember sale if you are thinking of buying before 2011. We are offering up to 50% off of upgrades and selections (up to $50,000)! Talk about special holiday wishes coming true! However, another really important thing to check is your credit report. When was the last time you got a copy of it. . . if ever? It is a good idea to get a copy of your credit report and identify errors before you even walk in the door of a model home. A recent post on the Equifax Personal Finance Blog reminds us that reporting agencies have up to 45 days to answer consumer concerns. This could really slow down your […]

Interest rates have rallied and improved dramatically.   What is most important is that due to the highly unusual set of circumstances that exist, those who are acting quickly are saving.   Interest rates are at an all-time low and the bottom line is that interest rates won't be this low for long. Interest rates are incredibly volatile and are not likely to hold these levels for long.   Home sales and home prices continue to improve.   The NAR rleased information that shows strength in housing so now is the time to get your home on the market and buy a new home in one of Gerstad Builders' communities, Liberty Trails in McHenry, Pheasant Ridge in Richmond, Dawson Creek in Poplar Grove and Bailey Estates in Williams Bay, Wisconsin […]