"Thanks so much for all your help with building our new home in Windett Ridge. Now that we are settling in, we just wanted you to know the reasons why we chose Wiseman-Hughes as our builder of choice and why we chose Windett Ridge specifically.

You know we like to do things in a "creative" and "different" way, so we hope you will enjoy our message on why we chose you:

W = Wiseman-Hughes. We researched builders in the Yorkville area and came to appreciate what Wiseman-Hughes stands for; family communities and affordable prices.

I = Infinite possibilities. Based on the models and homes that were already built, we saw infinite possibilities for how our home could be built. No two homes look alike and we like that!

N = Never said "No". We had several custom components to our home and Wiseman-Hughes never said No!

D = Delivery. Wiseman-Hughes was the only builder that could give us a delivery date the day we signed the contract and that date never changed. What a relief!

E = Education. We had never owned our own home before, and didn't really know what to expect. The Wiseman-Hughes family guided us through our journey and was always willing to answer any questions we had.

T = Teresa and Autumn. We loved our sales gals and trusted you totally. Any questions we asked were always addressed and if they didn't have an answer, they got back to us within just a few hours. This is unbelievable service!

T = Town of Yorkville. We thrive in a smaller community and Yorkville fit the bill.

R = Rolling hills. Wiseman-Hughes chose to leave the land similar to how they found it, with rolling hills which allow you to build a variety of elevations and different basements...our choices were endless!

I = Interests. Our personal interests are as diverse as dog walking and roller blading and the walking paths are so beautiful. It is a joy to live here.

D = Designers. Your model homes are gorgeous to view and made us feel like we were home...also, your designer, Suzanna was very knowledgeable in helping us pick our options.

G = Growth. Yorkville is primed for future growth as a city, and we wanted to be a part of that.

E = Enjoy! We are truly enjoying our new home and hope others will join us in this new community.

WINDETT RIDGE - We have become very comfortable here. Thanks again!"

- Deb and Kathy

"Life will take you many places, but when we arrived at the Windett Ridge subdivision we knew right away this was where we wanted to raise our kids. After looking at several builders in one day, we accidentally came upon Wiseman-Hughes' Windett Ridge community. Coming from out of state and relocating, we felt that this subdivision was exactly what we were looking for. The spacious lots and open feeling of being away from a booming community are just two of the qualities we loved as we looked through the neighborhood.

Once we arrived, the sales associates were very courteous and professional while helping us search for the right home. Although we didn't get a chance to build our home, our Wiseman-Hughes home is one of the best homes we have lived in so far. After living here for almost six months now, we've had no major issues with our home and if we did have any issues, the staff on site here displayed great customer service to quickly respond. We feel very grateful to live here with good neighbors and a home we can finally enjoy living in. Most definitely, we would recommend Wiseman-Hughes to any family looking for a great place to live and relax.

The best is yet to come for us living here at Windett Ridge. We love it! Thank you for your dedication to making us feel at home here."

- The Vaydings

"We have been looking for a ranch home for quite some time. None of the homes we found felt quite right or matched our expectations. Then we visited Windett Ridge. We fell in love with the ranch model. The open floor plan is appealing and adds character to the home.

The staff has been so helpful and friendly. Teresa, Autumn and Suzanna have all been a joy to work with. They answer any questions we have promptly. If they do not know the answer, they inquire and let us know, usually the same day. Their expertise has helped in our decision-making for all of the choices for our new home. They have made the whole process easy and exciting.

We look forward to living in Windett Ridge."

- Judy and Glenn Podzimek

"We have been in our Wiseman-Hughes home for two months now and we are very pleased. The quality of the construction has been evident since our pre-drywall walk through -- I know because I am a building inspector for a living.

The Wiseman-Hughes staff has been very responsive to correct the minor problems that always do occur with every new construction -- both at our initial walk through and at the 45-day re-inspection. The staff arrived on time for their appointments, promptly and professionally maked the corrections and cleaned up well.

Wiseman-Hughes provides warranties that extend a year, and for some items longer, and I am confident that all service needs will be taken care of promptly and professionally when required.

I have seen hundreds of homes built over 30 years in the construction field and I can say without hesitation that Wiseman-Hughes builds a very good home.

The quality and value received, at very competitive pricing, far exceeds that of the average volume builder. We compared five other builders' products in our home search, and Wiseman-Hughes won out hands down. Quality materials and construction, experienced supervision, standard features other builders charge for and attention to detail to make a home you can be proud of.

Our son is also looking for his first home and we have recommended he look to Wiseman-Hughes. As you look for your next home, visit a Wiseman-Hughes community and stop and ask the residents how pleased they are. I am certain you will hear similar praise and satisfaction from all Wiseman-Hughes community residents."

- Robert Tracy

"Choosing Wiseman-Hughes as our builder for our home at Windett Ridge is absolutely the best decision we have made.

Our family is at home. We have the space to stretch out both indoors and outdoors. Recently we both remarked that the memories of the large lots and big homes of the 1960's was exactly what we were looking for and finally found here at Windett Ridge with Wiseman-Hughes.

Our family is small, our extended family is large and to have the space to bring people together is wonderful. Why did we need 4 bedrooms for just the 3 of us had a lot to do with getting the biggest bang for our buck. Having a young child and anticipating her needs as well as our own needs for privacy, family and hobbies over time made sense to us. Our daughter said it best when she remarked, 'Mama, I can really grow my roots here.'"

- Nancy Finnerty / Donna Weise

"Wiseman-Hughes stood out from other builders.

I just wanted to express how great our experience was with Wiseman-Hughes from the first time we walked into the sales office until we closed on our home. Building a home is typically a stressful process, but Wiseman-Hughes simplified everything.

We had peace of mind knowing we were getting a quality-built home. The sales associates are very professional, very helpful and very informative when we chose to build our home. We felt very comfortable talking with the sales staff when we had questions and they were very prompt in getting the information we needed.

After dealing with Wiseman-Hughes, I cannot say that I would recommend any other builder. It was truly a very pleasant experience, and we are now enjoying our new home."

- The Towers Family

"As you know, we relocated to the metro Chicago area. In all of our visits to the smaller towns on the outskirts, the developments we were drawn to were ALL Wiseman-Hughes. It didn't take us long to figure out we wanted a Wiseman-Hughes home. The quality and pride in workmanship was very easy to see.

We chose Windett Ridge for a few reasons, but the way the development lays out was a large part. The choice of homes, the size of the home sites, the lakes and trail all played into our decision. The town of Yorkville was another large part.

Once the process began, we were surprised at the level of customer service. We had a good feeling about the two of you, as you had been very helpful, professional, honest and knowledgeable. What surprised us, was the fact that you welcomed visits from the 'buyers' and the pre-drywall walk through. Where we came from, the builders tried to keep you as far away from the home before the closing date as they could, yet Wiseman-Hughes actually invited us to walk through it for a mini-inspection not too far into the process.

The building process came off without a hitch. We had a few minor punch items at the final walk through, but they were very minor.

Thank you for making this process as smooth as it was. Being long distance, we expected problems along the way, as well as frustration from having to deal with those problems. That didn't happen. We are very happy with our Wiseman-Hughes home here at Windett Ridge! Thank you!"

-Matt and Sheri

"Prior to selecting our Windett model, not finding the ranch-style home we desired, we almost settled on another 2-story. We looked at many model homes, spoke with many builders and found the flooplans and options to lack character. We encountered inflexibility and were treated with indifference. Although you say Wiseman-Hughes is not a semi-custom or custom builder, with the numerous changes requested, we will have a home to our specifications.

Although we have purchased many homes throughout the years, this is our first new construction home purchase. I have spoken with many friends and co-workers about the difficulties (and horrors) of dealing with home builders and their Sales staff. Although we found the selection process difficult and time consuming (we were very picky), you made the experience more bearable.

I have recommended Wiseman-Hughes and will continue to do so in the future."

- Bob and Debbie Knight

"We lived in a large home in Oswego for almost 42 years. When our property there become useful for a commercial enterprise due to the widening of Route 71, we began looking for a house. We knew at our age we needed a ranch and fell in love with the ranch model here at Windett Ridge. We made a few minor changes to the floorplan and are very happy here now, up on the hill with our ranch since October '05. We'd heard good things about the Wiseman-Hughes builders, confirming that this was the right choice for us.

The staff here has been honest and helpful with any of our questions, and quick to meet our needs. We were especially grateful for the services of a handyman as a gift from Wiseman-Hughes at our closing. He installed our ceiling fans and light fixtures and other small jobs we would have hired someone to do."

- Chuck and Julie Shuler

"We were initially drawn to Windett Ridge after reading a newspaper article about the large lot and ponds throughout the neighborhood. We visited several different subdivisions in Yorkville and kept coming back to Windett Ridge. We liked the standards of brushed nickel and white trim/doors, the price was right and the floorplan we ended up choosing suits our long term needs; we have plenty of space to grow! We used a recommended lender and could not have had a better experience - it was so easy. Six months in, we like knowing we used a builder with a great reputation and the quality of our new home is still more than we expected."

- Peter and Annie