As the economy is poor and lots of "trade" people are waiting for work, it is very inviting to hire your neighbor or friend to do your home project. Homeowners think first about saving money and forget to think about what happens when possible complications occur. What happens when something goes wrong with your project and your McHenry County real estate is damaged or a person gets hurt? Does this accident fall under your homeowner's insurance policy or did your "hired help" have insurance coverage? It doesn't sound much like saving money when your end up with an insurance claim or legal problems. A recent article on the Chicagoland Real Estate Forum addressed these concerns. The article warned that you should be aware of those dangers that lie within hiring a buddy to do work in your home. […]

Spring has sprung and one of the many wonderful signs that the season is finally here are the sights and sounds of new homes being built in McHenry County. From concrete trucks and the movement of everything from lumber, plumbing and electrical to cabinets, appliances, and carpeting, isn't it a welcome sight to see such buzz around McHenry County real estate? Gerstad Builders has just poured a foundation on one of our newest ranch designs. The Bailey is a 1,830 square foot home that offers an open floor plan with two bedrooms, two full baths, a study, dining room, great room, and a full walkout basement on a cul-de-sac lot in McHenry's beautiful Liberty Trails. […]

If you need proof that we are going mobile then consider this: Smartphone sales are growing 30 percent year after year, and sometime within the next three years Smartphone sales will surpass global PC sales. What advantage does that have when you are looking for McHenry County real estate? With mobile technology on the forefront, there are ways you can utilize your device and benefit from mobile phones in your personal life. Gone are the days of filling out forms and cutting out coupons. Mobile devices give you access to the Web. This access is growing in leaps and bounds and allows everyone instant updates on prices, blogs and directions to model homes in the area. As you are driving around on the weekends, you can access the Gerstad Builders website for home designs, prices, locations, directions and updates on special incentives and new designs being offered in Liberty Trails in McHenry, The Trails of Dawson Creek in Poplar Grove, Pheasant Ridge in Richmond or Bailey Estates in Williams Bay, Wis. […]

Although you may have missed out on our sweetheart deals on new McHenry County real estate, we have something that will cheer you up. How would you like to live life in the lap of luxury? No, you don’t have to start playing the lottery or already have millions; all you have to do is buy a new Gerstad Builders home! From now until May 1, buyers will receive a free luxury package when purchasing a residence at one of our amazing communities. This great incentive package includes nine-foot ceilings on the first floor, Puron 13 SEER energy efficient air conditioning, larger windows throughout with transoms above the front entry and patio doors, oak railings and insulated eight-foot overhead garage doors. When you need to relax at the end of a long day, you’ll love the fact that our luxury package includes master baths with soaking tub and separate shower, large or separate vanities with double bowl sinks and ceramic tile tub and shower surrounds. Your family’s chef will appreciate the 42-inch upper kitchen cabinets with crown molding, full GE appliance package with refrigerator, range, hood, dishwasher and garbage disposal included in our luxury package. […]