The grand opening of Grand Bend at Green Bay is just around the corner. There will be a $5,000 Grand Opening incentive to all who attend. Plus, when you become a VIP with us, you will receive an additional $2,000 off.

The grand opening will take place over July 19th and 20th. As a VIP, however, you will be able to schedule a pre-grand opening appointment with us for July 18th. Not only will you save more than non-VIPs, you’ll get first pick.

The VIP treatment does not stop with the savings. We’re sure you’ll enjoy all of Grand Bend’s luxury features, which include:

• Granite countertops
• Hardwood floors
• 9′ floor-to-ceiling windows
• Five-spray body-spa showers
• Private balconies
• Fully-applianced stainless steel kitchens and More

Live the life of a VIP and save $7,000 on your new home. Sign up here and get the special treatment you deserve.

We know you’ve got style and you’ve got taste. In fact, it’s what we had in mind when we created our single-family homes at Liberty Grove in Libertyville. With countless luxury upgrades, state-of-the-art appliances throughout, and exquisite  interior and exterior design our homes are superior to all others in the surrounding area.

We know you deserve a break. Enjoy the easy life with a maintenance-free exterior. When winter rolls around you will no longer have to worry about shoveling your driveway or sidewalk before work the next morning. You’ll also be able to spend time with the family relaxing or taking a day trip on those lovely summer days you used to spend mowing the lawn. You’ll become more familiar with your running shoes and less with the weed-whacker, especially since Independence Grove Forest Preserve is located just across the street.

We know you don’t want to miss the opportunity to make one of them your own. Hurry, though. These homes have been such a hit that we are already down to our last three. Make an appointment online right now to come see which one best fits you and your family. Do so before someone else takes something that’s meant to be yours. We designed the homes with you in mind, after all.

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.

The newest housing developments springing up along Milwaukee Avenue are looking to the past for inspiration, reports a recent article in the Chicago Tribune. Once a ribbon of quiet country road, developers are looking to renew the peaceful nature of Milwaukee Avenue by designing communities that encourage walking and limit car trips up and down the avenue. The Chicago Tribune has deemed Liberty Grove as one such community; we couldn’t agree more.

Our plans for Liberty Grove began with this spectacular location along Milwaukee Avenue where we would be able to capture the finest of the area’s natural assets while also keeping our homeowners convenient to shopping, fine dining, and transportation.

Across the street lies 1146 acres of trails, graceful prairies, quiet woodlands, rivers and lakes, offering a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities.  While some of our homeowners refer to it as their “backyard,” most people call it by it’s formal name, Independence Grove Forest Preserve.

With gas prices already reaching over $4.00 per gallon and seemingly on the rise each hour, you won’t find anyone questioning the value of being able to leave the car parked in the garage and walking across the street to the miles of trails on which you can stretch your legs. Or, let your frisbee-chasing dog do all the running in the dog exercise area as you focus on just taking in some fresh air.

Most residents in Chicago’s suburbs rely on their cars to go just about everywhere. We’re proud to have Liberty Grove recognized by the Tribune as an option that is less car-dependent.  When it is time to swap the running shoes for the work shoes, no worries. The Metra stop is only a mile down the road and Interstate 294 is just a three minute drive east.

Located in Libertyville at Milwaukee Avenue and Illinois Highway 137, Liberty Grove consists of 25 townhomes and 18 single-family homes and caters towards commuters.  For more information on the last few remaining single-family homes in this beautiful community please schedule an appointment online to visit the sales center.

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.