… If not, you might want to catch up on this fantastic opportunity.

Some home builders may give out small discounts for referrals, but we’re not just any builder. We are proud of our communities as well as the great people that have chosen to call them home — that’s why we offer BIG incentives for your valuable recommendations.

When you refer someone to Ferris Homes, we pay you CASH! All you have to do is inform any guest to list you as the referrer when they come in for their first appointment, and if they purchase a new home or condo we give you $5,000. But that’s not all. In addition to the money we’ll put in your pocket, we’ll also take $5,000 off the price of their new home too! So go ahead, tell a friend, family member, co-worker, …anyone, and help them move into a home that they’ll surely love.

Links To Our Communities:

While we are sure it is, you may still be on the fence. This is why we have decided to offer an incentive to those who are looking to buy right now.

Hearing about the country’s economic slow down every other day can be worrisome. We want you to know we’re aware of this. Starting today, when you buy one of our homes we will knock $2,000 off the unit price.

Interested in getting to live in a beautiful new home and saving $2,000? Make an appointment online right now to visit any one of our communites including: our contemporary condos at Grand Bend at Green Bay, located in Evanston, our luxury single family homes at Liberty Grove in Libertyville of which there are only three left, and our lots in Amberwood Estates near downtown Wheaton on which we can collaborate with you on a build-to-suit semi-custom home.

The savings apply to all of our homes. So come out and see us. Get what you want, and save that $2,000 for a rainy day.

April 22nd means that Earth Day is here! It’s time to start thinking and acting a little more eco-friendly. Here’s are six ways to optimize your Earth Day experience.

1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

This sounds simple and may be overly obvious, but it really works. Get in the habit of incorporating the “three R’s” into products you use on a daily basis. This process can have an effect on what you choose to buy. It also affects how you use and dispose of things you already have.

Remember to review all the acceptable items that can be recycled in your community. It’s likely that you’ll find something on the list that you’re accustomed to throwing away. Below are the links to view the lists for the current Ferris Homes communities.

• Grand Bend at Green Bay: City of Evanston Recycling
• Liberty Grove: City of Libertyville Recycling (PDF - 286 KB)
• Amberwood Estates: City of Wheaton & DuPage County Recycling (PDF - 120 KB)

2. Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs

Replace three (3) frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and reduce your carbon footprint by 450 pounds a year. With CFL bulb prices continually dropping and the technology improving (increases in both bulb life & lumens per watt) this should be an easy choice. Need more reasons?

• CFLs save people money. Switching to CFLs is a fundamentally good economic decision
• Anyone can make the switch and begin using the bulbs
• CFLs drastically reduce energy consumption

3. Party Smart

Late April is also a great time for parties. But parties can generate a lot of waste. Here’s a few tips for an eco-friendly party:

• Set up recycling bins for aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles
• Buy large quantities of food and drinks to reduce packaging
• Encourage guests to bring their own glasses and/or plates to reduce waste (there will also be less confusion about which drink belongs to each person

4. Use Water Wisely

Saving water around the house is important because it is a limited resource. Here’s a few easy ways how to use less water and save some money:

• Take shorter showers because showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs
• Put a filled bottle in your toilet tank (less water used per flush)
• Reuse water around the house, such as using cooking water for plants
• Keep your water heater insulated and the thermostat no higher than 120°F
• Use cold water to wash your clothes

5. Stop Filling Up The Gas Tank

Car pool, use public transportation, bike to work or drive a fuel efficient car. Not only will you be putting much less carbon dioxide into the air, you’ll also be saving a bundle as gas prices creep upwards towards $4.00/gallon.

6. Take Advantage of the Weather

Depending on where you live, this time of year has some of the nicest weather. Try opening windows instead of running the air conditioning and/or heater. This will also save some money on your energy bill.

Nice weather is also a great excuse to drive less. Walking and biking help your health and are better for the air.

How about a $7,000 Tax Credit?

According to recent financial news, including an article over at Fox News, a bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate is proposing a $7,000 tax credit to buyers of not just foreclosed homes, but also those that are new construction. While the article notes that this is still under debate, the tax credit is anticipated to be something applicable to your taxes over a span of two years (so, if passed this year and you bought in 2008, you would be able to apply $3,500 to your 2008 taxes and the remaining $3,500 in 2009).

With this bit of news in mind, what better time to buy a new construction home at one of Ferris Homes’ communities — luxury single family homes at Liberty Grove in Libertyville, contemporary condos at Grand Bend on Green Bay in Evanston or build-to-suit semi-custom homes on our lots in Amberwood Estates near downtown Wheaton.

Visit one of our sales centers today by scheduling an online appointment. For a limited time, we’ll even give you a $10 gas card at your appointment to make driving out a bit easier. So make that a $7,010 incentive!