Edward R. James Companies Receives Two Gold Key Awards

Edward R. James Companies is proud to announce it’s received two Gold Key Awards from the Homebuilders Association of Greater Chicago!
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Developing Chicagoland with Jerry James: The New Construction Housing Market in Chicago

In the second of Chicago Agent’s five-part series, “Developing Chicago,” Jerry S. James, president of Edward R. James Companies, describes what he sees as an emerging trend in the Chicago area’s new-construction housing market.
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Developing Chicagoland with Jerry James: The State of New Construction in Chicago

See what Edward R. James Companies President Jerry S. James has to say about the state of new construction in Chicago realestate, and why niche markets are seeing activity, particularly in the NorthShore.
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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!
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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.
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The Short List: Priscilla Schumacher’s Top 4 Ways to Help Clients Downsize Space – Not Lifestyle -

Check out Edward R. James Companies’ very own Priscilla Schumacher in Chicago Agent Magazine, describing the top four ways homebuyers can downsize space – not lifestyle.
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When it comes to catering to active adults, it’s not all about the Sunbelt. Active Adults Want Walkability

By Jennifer Goodman (Intro) Baby boomers are the largest part of the population in America, and have also been leading the charge in the housing market’s recovery. In fact, according to a recent survey by Merrill Lynch, 64%  of retirees…
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Illinois builder's Westgate at the Glen features a pedestrian-friendly land plan.

According to Jerry S. James, president of Glenview, Ill.-based Edward R. James Homes, staying connected to the important people in their lives is a key consideration for empty-nesters when choosing a new-construction home, with many buyers looking for a smaller home within proximity to their current location.
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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…
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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…
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High-End Speculative Homes In Strong Demand in Chicago's North Suburbs

By Taylor Johnson as seen in Wilmette-Kenilworth PATCH / Chicago Tribune –Deerfield Community Chicago developers build luxury ‘spec’ homes in top north suburban locations If you build it they will come” has never seemed more true…
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Westgate at The Glen in Glenview, IL Tops 50-Percent Sold Mark

Glenview, IL based homebuilder Edward R. James Homes announced that Westgate at The Glen, a 171 –unit community in Glenview, Ill is 50 percent sold just over seven months after opening sales.
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