Located in the town of McHenry just one mile west of Chapel Hill Road is Liberty Trails, a community that offers residents both convenience […]

Get ready for one of McHenry’s County’s most anticipated festivals, the 47th annual Fair Diddley! Grab the family or a group of friends and […]

The Ferro Pavilion - Music by the Lake Searching for a fun way to get together with friends and family or go on a date night? This summer, concert series are popping up all over the Illinois and Wisconsin area, offering opportunities for plenty of fun and live music. These festivals are an affordable and exciting way to spend a summer night near your McHenry or Williams Bay real estate, so take a closer look into some of the shows coming your way. McHenry City Band: From June 6 to August 1, the McHenry City Band will be performing nine outdoor jazz concerts at the Veteran’s Memorial Park. Admission is FREE, so this is the perfect opportunity for a family outing that won’t break your wallet. Some seating is provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to set up their own cozy spaces. The McHenry City Band has given each night a theme, some of which include Audience Request Night, Patriotic Night, Family Night, Fiesta Days and Summer Fun. For more information on specific themes, visit www.McHenryCityBand.com. […]

So far, 2013 has been a great year for the Illinois housing market. An increased buyer demand has lead to a higher number of home sales, which is great news for home builders. Here at Gerstad Builders, we are pleased to announce that only two home sites remain in the first phase of our McHenry new home community, Liberty Trails. At a price that is $15,000 less than the homes being constructed in Phase Two, these two homes are sure to go fast, so make your move today to take advantage of these amazing prices. For just $204,490, buyers can purchase a 1,382 square foot home in the first phase. Homes in phase two will include floor plans with walkout or lookout basements and select homesites will feature mature tree lines. […]

McHenry New Homes Help Children Get Back to School As your little ones board the bus for school in the mornings, it’s important to remember that academic successes happen in the classroom, but learning begins at your McHenry new homes. Gerstad Builders offers families all of the amenities needed to provide a productive learning space for their students. Every day should start with a good breakfast and end with a good dinner. The large kitchens available in these new homes are the perfect spot to prepare the nutritious meals that your children need. Each kitchen features top-of-the-line GE appliances and Kohler fixtures. After sitting in desks all day, it’s important that students make time to be active. McHenry County communities, Liberty Trails and The Trails of Pheasant Ridge, both offer plenty of opportunities for children to get outside and stretch their legs. Liberty Trails features a tot park and green space, and Trails of Pheasant Ridge offers sidewalks perfect for riding bikes or scooters. At the end of a long day, children need time to reenergize their minds and bodies for the next day. Roomy bedrooms allow children a comfortable area to rest their heads and get that 8 hours of sleep needed to excel in the classroom. […]

Incentives for McHenry, Poplar Grove, Williams Bay and Richmond new homes. How would you like to save up to $20,000 on your new McHenry, Poplar Grove, Williams Bay or Richmond new homes? It sounds too good to be true, right? Well, at Gerstad Builders we want to help make your dreams of homeownership a reality. We do that by offering affordable new homes in fabulous locations. Now, we’re adding to the affordability of our new homes and making it even easier to make your dreams a reality by offering FREE home sites to buyers who purchase new homes at Liberty Trails, The Trails of Dawson Creek, The Trails of Pheasant Ridge and Bailey Estates. The values of these home sites vary per community. You’ll save $10,000 at The Trails of Dawson Creek; $13,000 at The Trails of Pheasant Ridge; $15,000 at Liberty Trails; and $20,000 at Bailey Estates. However, you must act fast if you want to take advantage of these amazing deals. We’re only offering free lots for the next two purchases at each community until the end of the year. That means that only two buyers at Liberty Trails, two buyers at The Trails of Pheasant Ridge, two buyers at The Trails of Dawson Creek and two buyers at Bailey Estates will have the opportunity to receive a free lot. […]

The Schnobel family purchases Williams Bay home at Bailey Estates David and Angie Schnobel and their two children wake up every morning in love with their new life and Williams Bay home at Bailey Estates in Wisconsin. The family had been in love with the area for years, but recently made their dreams a reality by moving to the area full time this past April. Fast forward just a couple of months and the Schnobel’s would not trade in their 2,170 square foot ranch home for anything in the world. The home they decided on is Gerstad Builders’ Jefferson model and is set on a 1.14 acre wooded lot. This design has three bedrooms, a full basement, and the family opted to add a four-season room that provides an additional 168 square feet of living space. David and Angie were thrilled with these options for their family of four. David said, “After living in a Plainfield home squeezed onto a small home site constructed in a former corn field, we knew our new home must have more land.” Angie added, “The decision to build a four season room onto our new home was not debatable. How could you not want to have this room with the views of the wooded backyard that we have available?” […]

Community of McHenry new homes offers tons of green space! April is a month to celebrate and honor the earth. We recently celebrated Earth Day where many residents of McHenry new homes looked for ways to promote sustainability and go green, as well as Arbor Day, where families across the nation were encouraged to get out and plant a tree. More than just a day to give back to the planet, Arbor Day offers a time where you can enjoy the outdoors and appreciate the trees in your community. At Gerstad Builders, we work hard to provide our residents with a beautiful community, full of natural beauty, trees and green space. In fact, at Liberty Trails, a portion of our community is actually a nature preserve. This community offers tons of green space and a tot lot, providing homeowners with a place to relax outdoors without having to leave the comfort of their community. […]