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  • Is it Better to Build a New Home in Fairfield County, or Buy a Resale?

    The real estate market here in Fairfield County has seen quite a bit of upheaval in the last few years. While in some Country Club Homes Custom Home Builder Remodeler Fairfield County New Canaan Connecticut parts of the country home sellers are receiving multiple offers on their homes, homes in our area have been slower to sell.

    With mortgage rates at an all-time low, and the recent good news of the upswing in the home-building industry, many home owners are making a decision to sell.  Now the question becomes – should home sellers build a new custom home, or should they look to purchase a home in the resale marketplace?

    New Home Source.com has some great reasons why they believe building a new home has unsurpassed advantages over buying a resale. Three of the best reasons are:

    1. Customize Your New Home: You can select the perfect floor plan; home style and features; neighborhood and community amenities to suit you.
    2. Low Maintenance/Warranty: Everything is brand new, under warranty and requiring little upkeep. Apart from the regular home maintenance the responsible home owner does routinely, there is plenty of free time available to enjoy your new home.
    3. Energy-Efficiency Throughout: Building a new home is the only way to get the latest energy-efficient home products and design methodologies available.

    One of the best reasonsCountry Club Homes Fairfield County Connecticut luxury home builder kitchen remodeling 3 to consider buying a new home is that it creates jobs. “For every 100 new homes built, about 213 jobs are created, based on a formula by the National Association of Home Builders,” says housing analyst Dan Whitney of Omaha.com.

    If you are searching for a custom new home builder in Fairfield County, Connecticut, contact Country Club Homes, Inc. by telephone at 203.762.0550 or visit the Country Club Homes, Inc website.

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  • 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…