"Building with Academy homes was a great experience! Shawn is a fair and honest builder. He kept everything on schedule and offered great advice when needed. We never imagined building a new home could be such a smooth experience. We would recommend Academy Homes to anyone!"

Matt Hansen and Stacy Bamsey

"My wife and I decided to build with Academy Homes after my wife toured the Parade home. We could tell right away that Shawn builds a excellent quality home. We had ideas of what we wanted to build and Shawn did everything he could do to make it happen. He did an outstanding job of keeping us informed on a daily bases. I was amazed with the subcontractors he used, they all showed great pride in their work. Shawn has shown great follow up after we completed the move to our new house. I would highly recommend Shawn to someone that wants to build or buy a new home!"

Mark and Lisa Pannkuk

"We highly recommend Shawn Bodensteiner and Academy Homes. He works closely with his subcontractors and is at the job site frequently. He maintains open communication lines and does a great job of updating his clients throughout the building process. He also provides valuable insight that assists his clients in decision-making. Shawn is a very committed builder who works in a professional manner to build a quality home."

Scott and Carolyn Nelson

"After several months of looking for a new home, a close friend of ours, who is a realtor, suggested we speak to Shawn from Academy Homes. What impressed us most about Academy Homes was the quality and value of the homes that they build. What other builders charge extra for come standard in the homes that Shawn builds. We had a lot of questions during the building process, and Shawn was always just a phone call away. We have been in our home over a year and still love it! We would highly recommend Academy Homes."

Brad and Jill Webb

"After having gone through a building experience with Shawn and living in the home he built for us for a few months we are 100% happy and satisfied. We did so from a distance. While living in Dubuque we contracted with Shawn to build us a home in Robins. The home building experience can be traumatic and to do from a distance and without the ability to see it daily is a big risk. Shawn assured us that one of his main goals is to make the building experience enjoyable. My years of experience with businessmen and promises was to at first see it as a marketing gimmick. With that aside our view of his product was sufficient for us to contract with him. The end result was the realization that he really means what he says. The experience was truly enjoyable and God provided for us through Shawn a truly wonderful experience and home. We would not hesitate to contract again with Shawn and strongly recommend anyone considering building check out Academy builders."

Dan and Loie Schultz

"After relocating to Cedar Rapids, we purchased an existing house built by Academy Homes. What Shawn offered in value and quality was hard to find anywhere else. While we were originally impressed by the house, what Shawn has provided in care and service after the purchase has been immeasurable. Purchasing a completed spec home was a different experience for us as we were a part of the build process with our previous homes. Shawn has made this a positive experience and is by far the best builder we've worked with."

Carmen and Amy Costable

"Building our new home with Academy Homes was a great experience, and we would do it again if we had to. Shawn builds a quality home and takes the time to talk to you directly when building your home. We have been very pleased with our home and the continued service. Overall, building a new home with Academy Homes was a very positive experience!"

Curt and Deb Voves

"We built with Academy Homes 3 years ago and were extremely pleased with the quality and service. Shawn was efficient and accommodating throughout the entire building process, incorporating our ideas while also providing his professional insight and expertise. He kept us informed of any upgrades as we built and worked hard to make sure we stayed in our budget so there was no surprise in the end price the result was a quality home for an affordable price, just what he promised! We would definitely build with Academy Homes again."

J.D. & Lori Erner

"We toured an Academy Parade House and met the builder in person, Shawn Bodensteiner, and were extremely impressed with his passion for his homes and how they are built. We decided to go with Academy Homes because of their attention to the small details that other home builder and their homes lack. We felt he would build our house not to our specifications, but to his as if he was going to live there. He did a great job overseeing the workmanship, and as picky as we were, he made sure things were finished the way we wanted. This is not the first home we have built, but was by far the best experience we have ever had. We got what we contracted for and more! Shawn is a hands-on builder that is on the site making sure things are done his way. If there were issues, he made sure they were resolved to our satisfaction without delay or inconvenience. We are glad we chose Academy Homes as the builder of our home!"

Jim and Carolyn Selfridge

"We had always been reluctant to build because of bad experiences most people seem to have in building a house. Stories about poor quality, price run-ups, delays and bad communication tend to follow most builders. That was not the case in building our home with Academy Homes. Our home was finished ahead of schedule, the quality of work was 1st class and the price did not change. Also, Shawn does a great job staying in contact before, during and after the build, quickly resolving any issues that may arise. If we do build a home again, it will definitely be with Academy Homes!"

Tom and Beth Fox
Cedar Rapids

"I would like to let everyone know how pleasant it was doing business with Academy Homes & Shawn Bodensteiner. They always kept us informed and gave us ample time to do our research to make the decisions needed when building a new home. The quality of the products and the workmanship exceeded our expectations & they executed on everything they promised which made the transaction much easier and pleasant. We would recommend Academy Homes and Shawn Bodensteiner to anyone who is considering building or remodeling a home!"

Butch & Carole Weber

"Building with Academy Homes was a great experience. Let me start by saying that when it comes to quality, his subcontractors and suppliers are held to a higher level than the larger home builders. His homes built with the latest technology and products. As far as picking out paint, flooring, lighting, the kitchen layout and other selections, Shawn makes it about as easy as it can be. I could not have asked for a better builder for our first custom built home. Shawn is easy to work with and very meticulous. If I ever build again it will be with Shawn for the quality, workmanship and price. I'm a union electrician and have been around enough jobsites to know quality when I see it. If you go with Academy Homes you will not be disappointed with the end product and the enjoyment you had while it was being constructed."

Sincerely, 
Matt & Cindy Friedman

"We looked at new and existing homes for about two years before we decided on building with Shawn from Academy Homes. Shawn worked with us for about several months looking at lots to build on and spec homes, etc. We finally decided on a lot and a house layout and began to build in July of 2008. We were impressed with the spec homes that we had seen of Shawn's and the fact that he spent a lot of time and effort insuring that we found exactly the lot and house layout we wanted. We were able to make changes to his layout to customize the home to suit our desires. During the building process, Shawn was responsive to our questions and addressed any concerns along the way. Our home was finished on the date he said it would be even though we had a several rainy days in the process. We ABSOLUTELY love our new home! It is a quality built home and we are constantly amazed at how quiet it is. The thing we can not stress enough is the fact is that after the house was completed, Shawn has taken care of any little thing that needed attention in a very timely manner. This means a lot to us to know that the service will continue long after we have moved into the house. We can't think of one thing we would have done differently!"

Renee & Craig Smith

"Academy Homes offers a home of excellent quality for a great price. Shawn uses reputable and efficient subcontractors that do a fantastic job. Shawn has a good understanding of current building trends and pays close attention to detail. He did a very nice job of guiding us with decisions by offering knowledge about all the choices we made. He was always there to answer our questions in a timely manner. Working with Academy Homes was a great experience and we would highly recommend building with them."

Chanin and Tara Dirks