Entries by Sheri Zentner

The Housing Market and What’s Ahead

Fox Business Network Correspondent, Jeff Flock spoke to Edward R. James Companies’ president Jerry S. James this morning to discuss the housing market and what’s ahead for both builders and homebuyers. Westgate at The Glen in #Glenview was the perfect spot to conduct these three interviews, because the outlook is positive!

Developer Gives New Life to Former Army Base

Jerry James, president of Edward R. James Companies, tells Builder Magazine how communities facing military base closure can use The Glen, located in the Village of Glenview, as a case study in how careful planning and construction can convert a base closure into an economic engine rather than an economic blow.

Retired, but opting to stay in the ‘burbs

By Dennis Rodkin, Crain’s Chicago While many of their empty-nester friends have swapped suburban houses for condos downtown, Susan and Butch Honaker opted to stay in Northfield. They had owned a house on an acre of land for 32 years, and in January they moved into a newly built house 2 miles away. “We still […]

Chicago Homes with Sunrooms Spring Forward

By Taylor Johnson As seen in PATCH Longer days mean more hours of sunlight to showcase some spectacular homes – especially those with sunrooms. Sunrooms are popular among townhome buyers  according to Jerry S. James, president of Edward R. James Homes. The builder is currently developing Brighton Mews, a new community of 29 luxury townhomes […]