Drake Homes LLC

Christy Drake has working in residential real estate for 29 years! As an industry leader, Christy works hard to cater your new home for you and your family. Christy can quickly sell your existing home, which you’ll appreciate as you’re moving into an all-new home built by Drake Homes. Whether it’s securing details to make your new home amazing or simply making the process more enjoyable, Christy’s positive attitude is infectious and her expertise allows us to bring your ideas to life.

Todd Drake established Drake Homes and has lead the company since 2005. He is detail-oriented, only accepts the best and has built his entire career within the construction industry. Todd’s experience and industry connectivity fuels our ability to build amazing new homes that fit your modern lifestyle. Todd is an expert on hearing all ideas, then finding creative ways to evolve them into reality on any budget. Todd’s leadership guarantees our homes are the best and exactly what you want.

Chris Balken is a Wisconsin native with a lifetime of experience in residential construction. His friendly attitude pairs perfectly with his hard work ethic and he's been a great addition to our home-building team. You can find Chris on the construction site, but also collaborating with home owners to efficiently work through final punch lists and warranty work before, during and after the sale. Welcome to Iowa and keep up the great work Chris!

Matt Buman is a seasoned vet who specializes in detail-oriented efficiency. With a military and entrepreneurial background, Matt joined our team in 2016. He brings a fresh energy to any project and is excellent at using technology to bring your ideas to life. Our clients enjoy Matt's excellent communication and his unmatched effort to do things right the first time. Matt will ensure your home building experience is smooth and easy, while also