GODFREY - Homes by Emmons and Cress is one of Godfrey’s top homebuilders and are known for meeting and exceeding the expectations of their buyers. For over 30 years, they planned and provided communities with quality built homes and condominiums in Godfrey and Jerseyville, Illinois. The company is a family business started by Bob Emmons in 1987. Bob started working for Sheppard, Morgan and Schwaab Engineers (SMS) in Alton in 1969. During his 10 years there, he worked on many of the existing subdivisions in the Alton/Godfrey area. After leaving SMS, Bob started buying and developing property of his own in the area. He started in residential construction in 1987 and was owner of Country Home Builders, which built many fine homes in the Godfrey area. Subdivisions developed are Arrow Wood Country Estates, Country Cove Estates, Heritage Gardens, The Estates at Eagle Ridge, Estates at Summerfield and Villages at Summerfield. Daughter Amy Cress joined the business in 2000. Amy
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