Frank Bradley, President of Crana Homes, Inc., has taken the road less traveled and as the poem goes, that has made all the difference. As a builder and developer, Frank Bradley has been building homes and communities in the southwest suburbs for over 40 years. During this period he has built well over 2500 homes, but his journey starts long before this.

Bradley set out on his path towards homebuilding while growing up in Ireland. There he was trained as a Master Carpenter. From his youth, Bradley can remember when houses were built with handsaws and chisels, and he has seen many changes in the building industry over the years. The one thing that will not change for Bradley is the personal value he places on Old World craftsmanship.

Many of the principles Bradley learned as a Master Carpenter have contributed to his achievements today. Bradley pays great attention to detail in each one of the homes he builds. He merges his Old-World craftsmanship with current trends to give buyers extraordinary homes.

His attention to detail goes in hand with knowing exactly what the individual customer wants. To ensure their complete satisfaction, Bradley meets with customers personally to discuss what they need and want in their new home. He believes that working closely with customers gives him insight and understanding into the current trends in homebuilding.

For example, he notes: “There is a definite trend toward larger homes with unique features. That is why every Crana home offers special touches.” This is evident in the variety of styles offered by Crana Homes, including traditional two-story, brick ranch, and tri-level designs. There are also many special features and options for buyers to choose from, including tray, vaulted, and cathedral ceilings, three-car garages, whirlpool tubs, wood decks, fireplaces and much more.

While so many new home builders churn out the same fast and easy home over and over, Frank Bradley relies on his philosophy – that customer service and satisfaction is the highest priority. It’s no wonder with this kind of service and quality that Crana Homes has been so successful.

Frank Bradley builds homes that stand the test of time. He also builds relationships with his customers because he believes that listening to them creates a bond that lasts long after their home is built. “I feel I could stop by anytime with any of my customers and have
a cup of coffee,” he said. “My greatest satisfaction has always come
from seeing so many families enjoying their new homes
in one of the communities I created.”

In addition to the pleasure of working with a builder that is personally
involved with the construction of your home, a Crana Home has proven
to be a great investment – in some cases achieving a 10 to 15% annual
increase in value!!

Personal attention, quality craftsmanship, the finest materials and a proven
investment are the reasons to buy a Crana Home.