About Our Design Studio

At the Wausau Homes Lake County Custom Home Design Studio, we use advanced design tools to help you visualize and refine your home before construction begins. You’ll explore floor plans, materials, and finishes while previewing your custom design in 3D, giving you clarity and confidence every step of the way.

Building a custom home is a major investment, and our process ensures you can see it, adjust it, and feel confident in it before we ever break ground.

About Your Builder

Your local builder, Ryan “Rotty” Garcilazo of The Garcilazo Group, LLC, brings more than 24 years of experience in the construction industry and a results-driven mindset to every project. Ryan has been immersed in construction since his teenage years, flipping his first house at just 20 years old. Over the years, he has built and scaled multiple successful ventures — from teaching over 1,000 investors how to flip homes to developing and exiting a SaaS project management platform during COVID. He also built one of the first AI platforms designed specifically for rehabbers, which is now used nationwide.

That entrepreneurial background translates into something powerful for homeowners: efficiency, systems, and a commitment to delivering results.

As one of the highest award-winning general contractors in real estate investing, Ryan combines innovation with hands-on building expertise. But beyond the accolades, his driving motivation is simple: he loves seeing people succeed and watching homeowners enjoy the results of something they’ve worked toward from day one.

Born and raised in Lake County, Ryan still lives and builds in the community he calls home. While his company builds and flips nationwide, his roots remain local. As an active dad who coaches multiple youth sports and spends his free time at the gym, gaming with his son, or building Legos and crafts with his daughter, he understands the importance of building homes designed around real life.

As a locally rooted builder backed by the strength of the Wausau Homes network, Ryan offers the flexibility and expertise of a custom builder with the support of proven systems, national resources, and streamlined processes. His team builds with purpose, precision, and a service-first mindset — because at the end of the day, it’s about creating a home that makes you happy.

About the Area We Serve

Based in Lake County, Illinois, we proudly build throughout one of the most desirable regions in the Chicagoland area.

Lake County offers a unique blend of established neighborhoods, upscale communities, lake access, dining, entertainment, and shopping. Residents enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, vibrant downtown districts, and family attractions like Six Flags Great America. And with Chicago just a short drive away, world-class restaurants, cultural attractions, and professional sports are always within reach.

Whether you’re looking to build near the lake, in a thriving suburban community, or with quick access to the city, Lake County offers the perfect balance of convenience, opportunity, and lifestyle.

Learn more about living in Lake County here: https://www.visitlakecounty.org/