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Sep 11

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💙 BIG SATURDAY IN CHARLESTON! 🐾

There’s a lot happening in our hometown this Saturday, and we love seeing Charleston & EIU come together!

Start your afternoon at EIU Squared on the Charleston Square from Noon–3 PM! Food trucks, live entertainment, inflatables, games, face painting, a bubble party, giveaways and more, and the event is FREE and open to everyone!

Then keep the blue going and head to O’Brien Field Saturday night! 🏈
EIU vs. Indiana State
⏰ Kickoff at 6 PM

Come out, support our local businesses, support EIU and make a whole day of it!

GO PANTHERS! 💙🐾
We’re proud to call this community home.

#GoEIU #EIUPanthers #CharlestonIL #EIUSquared #SupportLocal #DrakeHomes

💙 BIG SATURDAY IN CHARLESTON! 🐾

There’s a lot happening in our hometown this Saturday, and we love seeing Charleston & EIU come together!

Start your afternoon at EIU Squared on the Charleston Square from Noon–3 PM! Food trucks, live entertainment, inflatables, games, face painting, a bubble party, giveaways and more, and the event is FREE and open to everyone!

Then keep the blue going and head to O’Brien Field Saturday night! 🏈
EIU vs. Indiana State
⏰ Kickoff at 6 PM

Come out, support our local businesses, support EIU and make a whole day of it!

GO PANTHERS! 💙🐾
We’re proud to call this community home.

#GoEIU #EIUPanthers #CharlestonIL #EIUSquared #SupportLocal #DrakeHomes ...

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Sep 10

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Kind of obsessing over the simplicity of the back porch, and we're not even done yet!

Location: Clark County, IL

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Sep 10

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🚗 3-CAR GARAGE + ZERO-STEP ENTRY 👏

At Drake Homes, we like to think about how you'll live in your new home. AGING IN PLACE starts with little decisions like this: NO step from the garage into the house. This means easier access now and later.

One simple detail that can make a big difference long-term. That's how we help design and build your home from the beginning.

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Sep 9

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Stick-built BARNDOMINIUM loading ...

Location: Cowden, IL

Did you know that Drake Homes can do barndo's? YUP! Give us a call if you'd like to explore a stick-built shouse/barndo with us @ 217-345-6302.

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Sep 3

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These guys started before sunrise today. Trying to beat the heat. Appreciate all of our team members continuing to find ways to get it done!

#drakehomes #centralillinois #customhomebuilder #newconstruction #impeccablecraftsmanship

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Sep 2

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This isn’t just a Domino’s going up in Waterloo.. This is a 5-unit multi-tenant retail/restaurant building, anchored by Domino’s.

The owner is a Domino’s franchisee, and instead of just leasing a storefront, he’s developing the whole building: one unit for his own store, four more for other retail and restaurant tenants to lease. It’s one path some franchise owners choose. Build the building, occupy one unit, and lease out the rest to help offset the cost of ownership.

We’ve built with this owner more than once now, and that history means something on a job like this: he doesn’t have to re-explain his vision, and we don’t have to guess at what matters to him. That’s the kind of shorthand that develops when a builder becomes part of your team instead of just the crew on site. It’s exactly what we aim to build with every franchise owner starting on their very first project with us.

Need a partner who handles the whole process?

#drakecommercial #waterlooil #commercialbuilder #designbuild #impeccablecraftsmanship

This isn’t just a Domino’s going up in Waterloo.. This is a 5-unit multi-tenant retail/restaurant building, anchored by Domino’s.

The owner is a Domino’s franchisee, and instead of just leasing a storefront, he’s developing the whole building: one unit for his own store, four more for other retail and restaurant tenants to lease. It’s one path some franchise owners choose. Build the building, occupy one unit, and lease out the rest to help offset the cost of ownership.

We’ve built with this owner more than once now, and that history means something on a job like this: he doesn’t have to re-explain his vision, and we don’t have to guess at what matters to him. That’s the kind of shorthand that develops when a builder becomes part of your team instead of just the crew on site. It’s exactly what we aim to build with every franchise owner starting on their very first project with us.

Need a partner who handles the whole process?

#drakecommercial #waterlooil #commercialbuilder #designbuild #impeccablecraftsmanship ...

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Sep 1

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Here comes another GREAT home in Coles County!! The main house will feature a full daylight basement with some really neat features we’re excited to share as the process gets moving along. And yes, I said MAIN home. 😍

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Aug 28

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Once this pour goes down, everything underneath it is covered for good. So what happens before the truck shows up matters more than people realize.

We start with Superior Walls precast basement walls, set and sealed to spec before any concrete touches the floor. But the real customization on this one happened in what you can’t see: this homeowner prioritizes healthy living above everything, so instead of a standard vapor barrier, we laid a 15 mil Perminator underneath. It’s thicker and far more puncture-resistant than typical builder-grade poly, keeping moisture and soil gases from working their way up into the home.

That’s the part people miss about “custom” it’s not just finishes and paint colors. Every build gets shaped around how that family actually wants to live, sometimes in ways nobody sees again after the pour.

What’s a unique item you would have us build into your home that most people never think to ask for?

#drakehomes #centralillinois #customhomebuilder #newconstruction #impeccablecraftsmanship

Once this pour goes down, everything underneath it is covered for good. So what happens before the truck shows up matters more than people realize.

We start with Superior Walls precast basement walls, set and sealed to spec before any concrete touches the floor. But the real customization on this one happened in what you can’t see: this homeowner prioritizes healthy living above everything, so instead of a standard vapor barrier, we laid a 15 mil Perminator underneath. It’s thicker and far more puncture-resistant than typical builder-grade poly, keeping moisture and soil gases from working their way up into the home.

That’s the part people miss about “custom” it’s not just finishes and paint colors. Every build gets shaped around how that family actually wants to live, sometimes in ways nobody sees again after the pour.

What’s a unique item you would have us build into your home that most people never think to ask for?

#drakehomes #centralillinois #customhomebuilder #newconstruction #impeccablecraftsmanship ...

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Aug 27

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We know you want a custom home that's truly YOURS and you don't want to pay premium dollars for every last detail. Shell packages are the smart shortcut we're seeing more homeowners choose!

Here's what we deliver in a shell package:

1. Drake design expertise baked in - You get our meticulous floor plans, structural quality, and architectural vision. No compromises on the bones.

2. Cost savings you actually keep - By handling finishing work yourself (or with your own trades), you pocket real money. We're talking thousands in your pocket.

3. Total control over personalization - Pick your finishes, your fixtures, your vibe. We've built the foundation; you make it *home*.

4. Flexible timeline option - No waiting for our team on every detail. Move at your pace while we focus on what we do best.

Not sure if a shell package fits your vision and budget? We're here to walk you through it. Drop a comment or DM us-let's talk about what makes sense for your build.

#CustomHomes #ShellPackage #HomeBuilding #CentralIllinois #DreamHome

We know you want a custom home that`s truly YOURS and you don`t want to pay premium dollars for every last detail. Shell packages are the smart shortcut we`re seeing more homeowners choose!

Here`s what we deliver in a shell package:

1. Drake design expertise baked in - You get our meticulous floor plans, structural quality, and architectural vision. No compromises on the bones.

2. Cost savings you actually keep - By handling finishing work yourself (or with your own trades), you pocket real money. We`re talking thousands in your pocket.

3. Total control over personalization - Pick your finishes, your fixtures, your vibe. We`ve built the foundation; you make it *home*.

4. Flexible timeline option - No waiting for our team on every detail. Move at your pace while we focus on what we do best.

Not sure if a shell package fits your vision and budget? We`re here to walk you through it. Drop a comment or DM us-let`s talk about what makes sense for your build.

#CustomHomes #ShellPackage #HomeBuilding #CentralIllinois #DreamHome ...

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Aug 26

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We're not guessing what Mattoon-Charleston needs - we're asking you!

Which duplex layout makes sense for your neighborhood? 2bed/2bath for growing families and investors, or 1bed+den for flexibility and affordability? Your input directly shapes the rental homes we're building here.

Comment below or DM us your vote - let's co-create housing that actually fits this community.

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Aug 26

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Ever walk into a house and hear every floorboard announce you? That’s exactly what this step is built to prevent.
Before a single subfloor panel goes down, every joist gets a bead of Advantech’s subfloor adhesive. It starts as a gel, then cures into a permanent bond so the floor and the framing move as one piece instead of squeaking against each other for the next 30 years. On top of that, we run a moisture resistant, tongue and groove panel rated well above standard builder grade OSB. Another detail nobody thinks about once the flooring’s down, but one you’ll notice every time you walk across the room and it’s dead silent.

#drakehomes #centralillinois #customhomebuilder #newconstruction #impeccablecraftsmanship

Ever walk into a house and hear every floorboard announce you? That’s exactly what this step is built to prevent.
Before a single subfloor panel goes down, every joist gets a bead of Advantech’s subfloor adhesive. It starts as a gel, then cures into a permanent bond so the floor and the framing move as one piece instead of squeaking against each other for the next 30 years. On top of that, we run a moisture resistant, tongue and groove panel rated well above standard builder grade OSB. Another detail nobody thinks about once the flooring’s down, but one you’ll notice every time you walk across the room and it’s dead silent.

#drakehomes #centralillinois #customhomebuilder #newconstruction #impeccablecraftsmanship ...

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Aug 26

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From every angle, this home is truly custom. A private driveway takes you more than 1,000 feet off the main road, while the rear porch overlooks a peaceful pond. Because of the home’s secluded setting, we designed it with an abundance of windows to take full advantage of the natural light, surrounding views, and privacy this property offers.

Every detail was thoughtfully planned around the way this home sits on the land, creating a one-of-a-kind home that feels just as special inside as it does outside.

#lakeliving #newhome #frontporch #spreadwebtruss

From every angle, this home is truly custom. A private driveway takes you more than 1,000 feet off the main road, while the rear porch overlooks a peaceful pond. Because of the home’s secluded setting, we designed it with an abundance of windows to take full advantage of the natural light, surrounding views, and privacy this property offers.

Every detail was thoughtfully planned around the way this home sits on the land, creating a one-of-a-kind home that feels just as special inside as it does outside.

#lakeliving #newhome #frontporch #spreadwebtruss ...

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Aug 25

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COLES COUNTY — If you’re thinking about building, this could save you BIG money.

The new residential Enterprise Zone offers qualifying homeowners:

🏠 5 years of property tax abatement on the new home value
🔨 No sales tax on qualifying building materials

For example, if a $400,000 home would normally have around $7,000+ in annual property taxes, that’s potentially tens of thousands of dollars saved over 5 years.

And in Hunter’s Glen, some vacant lots currently have property taxes of only about $21.50/year.

𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦. Drake Homes has qualifying lots in Coles County.

Want to know what you could save?
📞 217-345-6302 or message us!

COLES COUNTY — If you’re thinking about building, this could save you BIG money.

The new residential Enterprise Zone offers qualifying homeowners:

🏠 5 years of property tax abatement on the new home value
🔨 No sales tax on qualifying building materials

For example, if a $400,000 home would normally have around $7,000+ in annual property taxes, that’s potentially tens of thousands of dollars saved over 5 years.

And in Hunter’s Glen, some vacant lots currently have property taxes of only about $21.50/year.

𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦. Drake Homes has qualifying lots in Coles County.

Want to know what you could save?
📞 217-345-6302 or message us! ...

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Aug 25

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Don’t judge the picture quality, but instead, look at these doors. You walk in that stunning stained French door, and immediately can see straight through the house with the 12’ sliding glass door. 🤤

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Aug 24

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Your dream home in Central Illinois just got a lot more affordable-and you probably didn't know why! ENTERPRISE ZONE LOTS unlock tax savings most builders never mention because they don't build there. Drake Homes does! That's $35,000+ staying in your pocket over five years instead of going to taxes. There are limited lots available! Call or message Drake Homes to claim yours today!

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Aug 24

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This house is the perfect combination of old world meets new world. From the splashes of brick throughout the house to the beams in the master bedroom, this home gave us nostalgic meets 2026 feels.

➡️What's your favorite feature?

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