New-Home Sales Roar Back in May After April Showers

Sales of newly-constructed homes rebounded in May, and government data was revised to show a stronger spring selling season than had been previously reported, another sign that the housing market remains on firm footing.
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Model Home Under Construction, Lush Landscaping Installed at Single-Family-Home Community Anets Woods in Northbrook

Anets Woods, a new community of 32 maintenance-free luxury single-family homes under construction by Edward R. James Companies at 1230 Voltz Road in Northbrook, is taking shape as the community’s entrance has recently been completed with the installation of lush landscaping and Pennsylvania fieldstone. A model home is also under construction at the community.
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Edward R. James Listed in Top 10 Local Builders by Builder Magazine

With 105 closings in 2016, Builder Magazine has ranked Edward R. James in the top 10 local leaders.
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Lush Landscaping Installed at Anets Woods Entry

Exceptional Homes . . . Exceptional Places Unlike most builders who install only minimal landscaping, Edward R. James' communities are exceptional. Our tagline is "exceptional homes . . . exceptional places" and the landscaping is an integral…
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Hardie Siding Applied to Model at Anets Woods

All models at Anets Woods will feature James Hardie siding, selected for aesthetic appeal, durability, and low-maintenance. Unlike natural cedar which requires nearly annual maintenance, James Hardie siding is a cement-based product and will…
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Stacked Stone is Applied to New Haven Model Home

The New Haven model taking shape at Anets Woods features the same stacked stone used in the perimeter fencing. This is our "shingle" elevation. Keep following this page for updates. We are planning for a late July/early August 2017 model…
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Large Evergreens are Installed to Provide Screening

Lush landscaping is a hallmark of Edward R. James developments. To immediately enhance privacy and screening for our residents and neighbors large 15' -18' evergreens are being installed.  
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Stacked Stone Wall Installation at Anets Woods

The stacked stone walls at Anets Woods are made from field stone that we import from Pennsylvania. Each piece of stone is painstakingly chiseled by hand and then set in mortar to create a dry stacked look. Using unique materials, like dry set…
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To Scale or Not to Scale: That is the Question for Market Leaders

Big builders are gobbling up market opportunities across the country. To compete, other builders are deciding if they need to scale up or stay small.
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Links Between Neighborhood Type And Health

A new study finds that trees are a key factor in how neighborhoods affect residents’ health. A group led by Adriana Zuniga-Teran, a postdoctoral research associate in the University of Arizona’s Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, wrote a journal entry titled “Neighborhood Design, Physical Activity, and Wellbeing: Applying the Walkability Model.”
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Buying Your Dream Home Later in Life

Most homebuyers have a “dream house” that includes everything they want, whether it’s a new kitchen, open floor plan, lots of bedrooms and bathrooms or all that and more. So, how can you buy your dream house, whether you are in your 40s, 50s or 60s
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Function Over Size: Is a Bigger Home Better?

When it comes to size, is a bigger home better? Not so. In fact, today’s homebuyers say it’s not size, but function that counts.
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