Hastings, MN, April 21, 2021 – Simek Property Group held a ceremonial groundbreaking for Villas at Pleasant on Friday, April 17, 2021 in Hastings, MN.

Villas at Pleasant, an Epcon community, will feature 32 single-story luxury homes with layouts and amenities that are popular with the 55+ home buyer.  “When we looked at possible sites for our new community, Hastings checked all the boxes. Hastings has been very welcoming to us and we continue to be impressed with the interest this project is creating.” said Stuart Simek.  Thirteen lots have been reserved so far.

The development is located on the corner of Pleasant Drive and Northridge Drive and will be done in one phase, with the first homes being completed by early fall.  “Villas at Pleasant offers four great floorplans with options that allow our homeowners to create a beautiful home that fits their needs,” said Cory Kochendorfer, the exclusive sales rep for the project.

“The City of Hastings and their elected public officials envisioned the need for this type of housing in the community and was a valued partner during the pre-development process,” said Simek.  Acting Hastings Mayor and City Council Member Lori Braucks is “very excited and thankful for this investment in our community.”

Officials that took part in the ceremony include Stuart Simek, President-Simek Property Group; Lori Braucks, Acting Mayor and City Council Member-City of Hastings; Kristy Barse, President-Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau; Mike Slavik, Commissioner-Dakota County; Cory Kochendorfer, Broker/Owner-COEUR Real Estate Group; Eric Maass Economic Development Coordinator-City of Hastings.

About Simek Property Group

Simek Property Group also owns and manages more than 350 apartment units throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. By partnering with Epcon as a franchise builder, Simek benefits from proven home designs, development strategies, marketing resources, sales guidance, national buying programs and a network of industry professionals. Simek Property Group is working with COEUR Real Estate Group for Villas at Pleasant. Those who are interested in the community should contact Cory Kochendorfer at [email protected] or 651-260-9646.About Epcon

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Epcon is one of America’s largest home builders (Builder Magazine, 2020). For more than 30 years Epcon has integrated smart, innovative designs with the most desirable modern amenities that are popular with 55+ home buyers. By leveraging its proven designs, technology and marketing and sales resources, Epcon Franchise Builders are given a competitive advantage to build smarter, maximize potential and scale faster.

Learn more at villasatpleasant.com or epconcommunities.com