Decisions to purchase a home are tempered by consumers’ cautious attitudes toward home buying in the current economic environment and a more conservative housing finance environment. However, the aspiration to own McHenry County real estate and maintain homeownership remains strong, despite the ongoing turmoil in the housing market. With all this in mind, the desire to move is increasing with each challenge homeowners might meet. Homeowners still have a positive attitude toward obtaining the American Dream.

Buyers are also showing interest in smaller homes. The tightly built, energy efficient smaller home is one segment of real estate sales that is doing relatively well. Gerstad Builders has met this need for their current prospects by designing five new homes.

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