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  • New Construction for Latest in Sustainable Features

    The National Association of Home Builders recently conducted a survey asking new home buyers about their views on sustainability. The top sustainable features that buyers are seeking include Energy Star rated appliances, low-E windows, and programmable thermostats. There was also a strong contingent of buyers who desire even more sustainable features including geo-thermal technology, photovoltaic solar panels, and environmentally friendly building materials.

    At Country Club Homes we are committed to meeting the sustainability goals of each our clients. Often times it is easiest to incorporate these features in a new home because you can ensure the infrastructure is present and the home won’t require retrofitting. This is especially true if you are hoping to install either geothermal heat or photovoltaic solar panels. Other features, including high efficiency insulation or low-E windows, can be utilized during a home remodeling project but are much easier to implement in new home construction.

    Country Club Homes is proud to be a premier provider of custom homes in Fairfield County. If you are considering building a new custom home contact our team at Country Club Homes at 203-762-0550  to learn more about the process and our commitment to helping meet your sustainability goals.

  • Being Prepared: Are Your Home and Family Ready for a Super Storm?

    Summer brings with it long days, vacations, ice cream cones… and storms.  Summer thunderstorms are common this time of year, and most of them are nothing to worry about.  However, summer is also hurricane season and, as we learned last year, the northeastern coast is not immune to the damaging effects of these super storms….

  • Remodeling Ideas That’ll Make Your Home Feel Bigger

    Gaining more living space in your home is not always about increasing the actual square-footage. Often times, remodeling a room so that it can serve double duty can effectively make your home seem a lot bigger and more functional. Here are some suggestions for remodeling your home to appear larger without actually adding on to…

  • The Benefits of a New Custom Home vs an Existing Home

    When searching for a new home, one of the earliest questions you need to answer is whether you want to buy an existing home or build a custom home.  Both have their benefits, but in many cases the benefits of custom building outweigh those of buying an existing home. When you search for existing homes,…

  • Has Marble in the Home Lost Its Luster?

    The use of marble in the home is a centuries old tradition. It’s beauty in the kitchen, bathroom and as floors or walls cannot be denied. But times do change. Once a sign of affluence, the allure of this natural stone has decreased dramatically as it has found its way into a high percentage of…