Testimonials

"Olthof Homes is a family-owned company. I knew it was going to be quality work. There was an immediate bond of trust. I just knew this was going to be a good situation and I wasn't going to have to micro-manage the project. Definitely a great process! It just felt right to me. It's everything I dreamed it would be."

"Olthof Homes was able to offer what we needed; they were going to build something for us. Everything happened so smoothly, right when it was supposed to happen. What I love most is that it's a gorgeous home. It's not cookie-cutter, at all. There were so many options! This is our house and you can tell it's our house. This is where all the memories are made. We didn't have to compromise anything; we got it all. It's our home."

"I had a great experience with Olthof Homes. Adrian Pedraza at Summerlin Estates in Dyer, IN made the whole process super simple for us and wasn't pushy for a sales. We walked in and were given keys and paperwork for a self guided tour of their available move in ready homes. We calmly did our tour, went back home to discuss, and made our choice. Then moved to financing with their lender, which was also pretty easy. We closed within a month or two. The quality of the build and service has been outstanding. All staff has been very communicative, respectful, helpful, and kind before, during, and after our purchase. Super happy with our first home."

"Moving to Fort Wayne from Southern California was daunting and exciting at the same time, but what was the easiest part was working with Kara Hoffer at Drakes Pointe. She responded quickly to my initial inquiry about what homes might be available in the time period we had to work with. Kara listened to all my needs in a home and she recommended the Willow floor plan and explained when two homes would possibly be ready around the time of our arrival to Fort Wayne. She braved the extreme cold to make a video walk through so we could see exactly what the home looked like, inside and outside.
Here is the best part. . .while my existing home in California was going through it’s escrow, Kara & Shane called us to give us the good news, the home we had decided on was going to be finished in time for us to arrive and move in! No waiting around. Welcome home was the feeling they gave us and even delivered a small care package & a pre-lit desk top Christmas tree since it was 3 days till Christmas. Included in the box was a note from Kara & her team welcoming us to our new home.
Buying a home from so far away sounds difficult, but Olthof Homes was the right choice and we are so very happy. I can’t thank Kara enough for all her kind help and making this transition so flawless. Thank you all for going the extra mile for us."

"I loved Grant’s Corner since the first time I saw it. Once I made the decision to make Grant’s Corner my home I have been so happy that I did so. Working with John during the construction through my move made such a difficult change easy. The best part is the services and assistance that John provides don’t end with the sale, or even the move. The attention and assistance continues after closing. John & Nick and other Olthof employees remain available to assist those living in Grant’s Corner with any needs to continue the growth & healthy development of the neighborhood…willingly & with a smile. They have never fallen short with me on any answer or issue. Moving to Grant’s Corner was a great choice and I am very happy there."

"Derek Hoots, as well as the other sales staff we encountered with Olthof Homes, were quite friendly and accommodating during our repeated visits to look at different homes. They patiently answered each of our questions and gave helpful suggestions without pressuring us in one direction or another. As a side note, the company offered so many well-devised and attractive floor plans along with nice upgrades that we were impressed. Derek, in particular, seemed committed to making sure we made the best decision and in the end put in some overtime to write out our purchase contract. We couldn’t be happier with the process."

"Shelly took great care of me. Her positive energy is contagious and allows a stressful situation into an easy one!"

"I worked with John during the process of buying my first home & he was amazing! Extremely helpful & reassuring. He made the process very smooth. Nick was also a pleasure to work with when it came to learning all the odds & ends of my new home. I’m extremely happy & glad they did every thing to make this a pleasurable experience."

"Paul Leland was very warm and welcoming from our first phone call to our most recent home visit. He would provide weekly updates on the house and answer or investigate any questions we had about the build or next steps. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a home, very professional."

"Our home is absolutely breathtaking!!! Our view of the pond is amazing! There’s walking paths with exercise equipment set up along with a park nearby. Karen was extremely helpful and knowledgeable of all their builds. Everyone has been very quick to respond and answer all of our questions. I would highly recommend them to family and friends!"

"Maggie and the entire staff of Olthof Homes were great to work with as a Realtor, and for my clients. My clients absolutely love their new Olthof Home in Birchwood Farms. I would highly recommend Maggie and Olthof Homes to anyone looking for their next new home."

"We just recently purchased a home in Magnolia Meadows from Derek Hoots and have had an absolutely wonderful experience. The whole Olthof Homes team has been great and I would highly recommend them if you looking for a place to call home!"

"I have had the best experience so far with Olthof Homes. Everyone has been extremely helpful throughout my home search process, especially Shelley Jones! I am excited to move in my new home."

"John Fendel is amazing to work with. He helped me organize a virtual tour for my out of state buyers, which we really appreciated. The homes are beautiful, and reasonably priced for what they include."

"Shelley is amazing! The houses are amazing. We all ended up buying, daughter and granddaughter, homes today! We can’t wait until we close! Thank you Shelley! "

"I have been working with John for several months now for an older couple that is making big transitions in life. This process has been more than buying a “house”, but an all new direction in life, including an all new area for them. He has been knowledgeable for sure, but most importantly, he has been patient, kind, understanding, and makes them feel cared about! John has matched their pace and emotions with their journey and that is sometimes the most important key element for clients. Knowledge: A+ Character: A+"

"Olthof Homes at Palmira is a great up and coming community. Its really accessible and close to all major areas. Extremely safe and family friendly neighborhood. It was our first home and home buying experience an Olthof home and its team made it so easy and enjoyable."

"Buying a home from them has been one of the easiest transactions I have done. Fantastic homes and they really make the home buying process easy!"

"When my wife and I first decided to go look through the homes in Dunewood Trails, we were greeted by Paul. During the multiple visits to look at homes and going back and forth on different floor plans, Paul never stopped encouraging us to walk through as many times as we would like. He showed the utmost professionalism during the entire process and continuously helped us out tremendously. Always staying in communication and letting us know the next steps, he made the process easy and enjoyable!"

"Recently helped find a townhome for my parents in the Saint John/Cedar Lake area. We settled on Mill Creek. Buying a new home can be very stressful, but Shannon made this process smooth. Right from the start, she answered all of our questions and concerns in a timely matter. We ended up coming in right before the sales office closed and Shannon took time to show every townhome in the subdivision that was move in ready. My parents fell in love with one of the units and we are set to close this week. We have all been very impressed with Shannon and her professionalism through this process. She took the stress out of a usually stressful experience. Highly recommend working with her if you are in the market."

"During my visit to Olthof Homes to check out their models I had the pleasure of working with Kara. She was absolutely fantastic! As someone who has never had a home built before, I appreciated how she made the process so simple and easy to understand.

Kara has excellent communication skills and was very professional throughout our interactions. She took the time to educate me about their homes and answered all of my questions in a way that was easy to comprehend. If you have the chance to work with Kara, you can rest assured that you're in excellent hands.

I also want to mention that the model homes were really impressive. The layout and design were both functional and beautiful. Overall, I had a great experience with Olthof Homes, and I highly recommend them to anyone in search of a well-built home and exceptional service."

"Paul was amazing! Sold us our house when we’re just doing drive by of the neighborhood!! We loved everything about the home and neighborhood. The process was easy, just as easy as saying “Yes” to our new home!"

"First time home buyer here! Shelley made the whole process much more fun and less stressful! I am very happy with my first home and super thankful for all the guidance from Shelley! Go Olthof Homes!! ☺️"

"Working with Cheryl Hester from Olthof Homes was a dream. My client’s experience with their new construction home in the Cadence neighborhood was as smooth as can be. Miss Cheryl was the difference maker that helped my client’s decide to work with Olthof over other builders in the area. Highly recommend Miss Cheryl & Olthof Homes as a builder!"

"I'm the first resident of Belmont Woods and I've been here just over a month so far. I must say it's been a great place to live. The experience of buying, designing and building the home was excellent. Kara the sales professional and Ryan, in charge of overseeing the construction were a pleasure to work with. They maintained constant communication every week and provided updates throughout the entire process. Everything is explained throughly and they are easy to reach if questions arise. The design and craftsmanship of my house is truly superb and I'm extremely happy with the results so far. I would highly recommend buying from or building with Olthof Homes."