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SALEM, IL - - Wondering what we’re bringing to your town? CHECK IT OUT! Home info in this video!
Keep going down! Don’t stop here! What a nice headline to start the day with today.
Mortgage rates fall below 6 percent for first time in over 3 years
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Mortgage rates fell below 6 percent on Thursday for the first time in over three years, marking an opening for home buyers as inflation cools.Foundation is in. Block is next.
Salem, IL 📍
This crawlspace home is about to rise — and trust us… it has it ALL.
✔️ Modern exterior
✔️ Oversized street-side garage
✔️ 3 bedrooms
✔️ Tall ceilings throughout
✔️ A true water room in the master bath (yes — shower + soaking space + toilet, all encompassed 🙌🏼)
The best homes start with strong foundations.
We’re just getting started.
#DrakeHomes #SalemIL #FoundationStage #ModernBuild #CrawlspaceHome
EVERYTHING about this staircase feels like a FAIRYTALE. EVERYTHING.
Client texts like this never get old 🧡
From dream → to dirt → to structure standing. SHELL PACKAGE complete and ready for their finish journey.
This is why we do what we do.
#DrakeHomes #CustomBuild #CharlestonIL
Love this !!
Want to save serious money building?
Start with a shell.
We handle the structure, roof, wrap, windows & doors (installed next phase) —
you handle the finishes.
It’s the DIYer’s dream and the budget-conscious couple’s power move.
Drake Homes builds it right.
You make it yours.
Older people need “tiny homes” so what’s your answer to that thought?
Let’s talk numbers. 💰💸💲
Where people overspend in custom builds:
• Cabinet upgrades
• Trim details
• Flooring choices
• Tile selections
• Lighting packages
• Finish labor markups
With a Shell Package:
We get you through the expensive structural phase correctly.
Then you:
• Shop your own finishes
• Install at your own pace
• Manage interior trades
• Control upgrades
You’re not cutting corners on structure. You’re choosing where to invest on finishes. BIG DIFFERENCE.
Looks like some mighty big numbers
Or my suggestion is hire Drake Homes. Start to finish we were 100% satisfied.
Thats going to be a very nice home !!
Ladies…
If your husband has ever said
“Don’t worry, I can finish it.”
This is your sign.
We build the shell.
He takes it from there.
Windows and doors included and installed during our next phase.
DIY confidence.
Budget flexibility.
And a solid start from Drake Homes.
Words my wife would never hear me say !!
Gayle think they would do our garage and breeze way?
Foundation is in. Block is next.
Salem, IL 📍
This crawlspace home is about to rise — and trust us… it has it ALL.
✔️ Modern exterior
✔️ Oversized street-side garage
✔️ 3 bedrooms
✔️ Tall ceilings throughout
✔️ A true water room in the master bath (yes — shower + soaking space + toilet, all encompassed 🙌🏼)
The best homes start with strong foundations.
We’re just getting started.
#DrakeHomes #SalemIL #FoundationStage #ModernBuild #CrawlspaceHome
Want to save serious money building?
Start with a shell.
We handle the structure, roof, wrap, windows & doors (installed next phase) —
you handle the finishes.
It’s the DIYer’s dream and the budget-conscious couple’s power move.
Drake Homes builds it right.
You make it yours.
Ladies…
If your husband has ever said
“Don’t worry, I can finish it.”
This is your sign.
We build the shell.
He takes it from there.
Windows and doors included and installed during our next phase.
DIY confidence.
Budget flexibility.
And a solid start from Drake Homes.
Here’s your first little sneak of this stunning lake home. This half bath is ONLY accessible from the outside. WHY? Safety, security and hospitality. These home owners wanted their friends to have a bathroom accessible (with a code) if they weren’t home and someone needed to potty! 🚽
So thoughtful.
Prepping a custom dream home in Salem, IL! 🌟 First up: hunting property pins, then laying out the house with our @trimble_official total station. When the sun’s shining and the tech cooperates… We tend to have more fun with it! Who’s ready for the build? #CustomHome #ConstructionLife
Chris and Adam are on the move! Another house starting in Clark County! What’s the first step for this crew? Placement of the house. This house has a walkout basement, which makes the staking of the home even more important. Watch the guys “work” in this vid!
Right now: empty concrete.
Soon: perfect swings, cold drinks, and bragging rights.
Rough phase underway on this custom golf simulator build.
Trust the process. 👊
#GolfSimulator #customhome #DrakeHomes #BuiltDifferent #homebuilder
Big things coming to this small town. What we’re building will help changes lives, God willing! #DrakeHomes #BuiltWithPurpose #FaithBuilt #HerrickIL #CommunityFirst #KingdomWork
One coat in.
Floors not down.
Details still ahead.
But this is where it matters most.
Planning, prep, and the right people in the room. Built the right way, before it looks pretty. 💪🏽
Another basement. Another start.
At Drake Homes, we don’t slow down for the seasons … We build through them.
We’re starting a new home every 7–10 business days because momentum matters.
Rain, cold, heat… we keep pushing.
Consistency. Quality. Forward motion.
That’s how neighborhoods get built. 🏗️
When the setting is wild, the craftsmanship has to be refined. From trim to texture, this lake house is all about elevated finishes and thoughtful execution. Built the Drake Homes way.
This right here = a total life saver and back saver 🚿🙌
No climbing. No twisting. No scrubbing at weird angles.
Just rinse, spray, done.
If you clean your own shower, you NEED this.
Mom backs everywhere are thanking me later 😅
Simple swaps that make everyday cleaning actually doable.
#CleaningMadeEasy #MomLifeHacks #BackSaver #EasyHome #CleanShower #DrakeHomes
Just playing around in the snow and -25 winds. NBD for a seasoned team. New home going in Shelby County.
Built for Sunday dinners.
Built for holidays.
Built so kids and grandkids always have a place to come home to.
A home built for generations.
Because “home” should always be waiting.
🤍Shelbyville, IL ✨
From raw land to real progress.
Phase one complete on this shell package east of Charleston — setting the foundation for a DIYer’s dream build.
Strong starts matter. 💥
Anyone can bid a project to the lowest number.
That’s not how we build.
We work with trusted trade partners who know our expectations, our details, and our commitment to quality. When teams work together constantly, the results show — tighter timelines, higher craftsmanship, and fewer surprises.
Low bid might save today. Quality saves you for decades.