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  • 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.

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…