Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Do Home Buyers Still Prefer Suburban Living?

    Suburban living in planned residential communities, a trend that started back in the 1960’s and 1970’s, continues to be popular  even half a century later. In fact, these communities have enjoyed their strongest sales this year since 2007.

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    But why?

    Home buyers equate these suburban neighborhoods to quality living. The homes are affordable and provide easy access to amenities that families need the most – amenities that might not be accessible otherwise. This includes shopping, schools and jobs not to mention green space (parks, walking/biking trails, etc.).

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    A mix of housing and commercial developments is what buyers seem most interested in when search for a place to call home. And single-family detached homes are the most desirable structure. These allow for custom choices for buyers that don’t necessarily want cookie-cutter homes that are exact replicas of other nearby homes. From landscaping to expansion, buyers are able to put a personal spin on their property – options that other housing developments don’t allow.

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    Country Club Homes will build a new dream home for you right here in Fairfield County. We can also remodel an existing home into your specific needs and desires.  Contact us at 203-762-0550.

  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…