Modular Homes Blog
Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day!
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Did you know that April 22nd marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day? As we adapt to the restrictions of social distancing, one thing we can celebrate is our shrinking carbon footprint. During this newfound journey, we are here to serve our clients today and tomorrow building energy-efficient homes designed to soak in natural light and ventilation. Modular construction maximizes the use o...
HERE TO SERVE YOU.
Friday, April 10, 2020
The importance of place. The importance of home. It’s where we blend in perfectly with our surroundings. It defines who we are and where we are. “And homes have never been more important than now. Serving as our office, our schools, our playgrounds, and our sanctuaries.” At Connecticut Valley Homes our core values are rooted in the importance of home. We are no strangers to to...
Building Homes Where Life Happens
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Feel at Home with CT Valley Homes Having been in business for almost 40 years, we're proud to be one of the longest-standing members of the Connecticut Better Business Bureau. Our goal at Connecticut Valley Homes is to make the customer feel at home, feel like they're part of our family, and to leave here truly excited about building their home. There's a lot of care and thought put into ...
Five Reasons Why Now is A Good Time to Design and Build a New Home
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Amid the season of giving, why not consider an extraordinary gift that will last for many years to come? Here are five reasons why this is the season to design and build a new home. 1) A new home, the right home, gives you the features you deserve - A new energy-efficient home will quickly and comfortably create a warm, welcoming environment for you and your guests. Whether you are downsizing a...
Off-Site Construction Builder Connecticut Valley Homes Wins Multiple Awards from the National Association of Home Builders
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Dave Cooper and Dan Mitchell East Lyme, Conn. – Connecticut Valley Homes, a residential design-build firm serving multiple states, received three awards from the Building Systems Council (BSC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Two of their custom-designed homes received the Jerry Rouleau Awards for Excellence in Home Design, one in the category of homes between 2001-3000 squa...
Connecticut Valley Homes: Building Energy Efficient Homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut Since 1981
Monday, September 30, 2019
Most often when you think of an energy-efficient home you think of what you need to add to the home once it’s built: the newest appliances, expensive heating and cooling systems, smart home technology and a long list of other trends or gadgets that promise to reduce your energy bills. The truth is, most modern appliances are already energy efficient. Do you want to know the real secret to reduc...
WSJ - Five Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Built My House
Friday, August 9, 2019
Recently the Wall Street Journal writer ,Beth Decarbo, wrote about her experience selling her home in New York and building a custom home in South Carolina. I was proud to be quoted in the article. “In the beginning, clients don’t want to divulge budget numbers because they don’t know yet if they can trust you. It goes so much faster when you talk about the nickels and dimes up fron...
“What’s Trending in Home Design and Décor?” New Home Builder Connecticut Valley Homes Answers the Questions
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
The new Design Center at Connecticut Valley Homes in East Lyme is near completion, and our in-house Design Expert Amanda Anderson had to play the role of the client as she curated the selections for the build-out and product displays. To prepare, she looked back at recent client choices and looked forward at on-going and growing industry trends. We asked her a few questions about what’s trendin...
Connecticut Valley Homes May 2019 Memorial Day Blog
Friday, May 24, 2019
Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day allow us to thank all of those who serve in the U.S. military and honor those who gave their lives for the ideals we cherish. This weekend, as America reflects on the heroism and sacrifice of those who died in military service, two of our local veterans working together at Connecticut Valley Homes in East Lyme, share what Memorial Day means to them. Walte...
Green Building with Connecticut Valley Homes
Monday, April 22, 2019
April is Sustainability Month We’re excited to share that Brandon Secl, East Lyme resident and Cost Estimator with Connecticut Valley Homes, recently received his LEED Green Associate credential from the U.S. Green Building Council. By using environmentally- friendly modular construction for almost 40 years, we have always been mindful of ways to be kinder to our earth. And with Secl’s designat...
Celebrating our Founder, Catherine Taylor, in honor of International Women’s Day 2019
Friday, March 8, 2019
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The first gathering to celebrate this event was in 1911 and was fully adopted by the United Nations in 1975 to help forge a more gender-balanced world. Not long after that, our very own Catherine Taylor decided to leave her full-time job as an elementary school art tea...
Connecticut Valley Homes Continues Its 2018 Award Winning Legacy
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
BUILDER OF THE YEAR On November 17, 2018, the philosophy to “build a well-designed, quality constructed house that is a joy to live in” was recognized when Connecticut Valley Homes was awarded Builder of the Year by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Eastern CT during the 61st Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony. This coveted award recognizes custom builders for innovative achievemen...
Tips for Building or Remodeling Your Home – How to Save and Where to Spend
Friday, November 30, 2018
Whether you are building a new home or remodeling, there are points to consider when establishing your financial investment and achieving your desired outcome. Plan with the Future in Mind Determine your priorities and goals. Decide where you want to splurge and where you can save. Choose what is important to you and your lifestyle. Consider resale value. Next, do your homework so you can inves...
Make Your Summer Last Longer by Creating an Outdoor Living Space
Monday, September 24, 2018
If you’ve ever wished summer would last longer so you could enjoy the outdoors for more than only a few months, creating an outdoor living space is the answer. No longer is your outdoor space confined to a 12 x 12 wooden deck or slab of concrete off the kitchen or dining room with a grill and some patio furniture. An outdoor living area can be so much more and is meant to be enjoyed year-...
Defining Your Building Style – Modern or Traditional?
Saturday, June 30, 2018
When thinking about building a new custom home, you may feel overwhelmed with all the decisions involved. Where to build and which builder to use are two obvious decisions to make, but there are also fun decisions like defining the look and feel of your home. Should it be a traditional style, with all the classic finishing touches or is perhaps a modern style home more to your liking? Int...
Modular vs. Manufactured Homes – What are the Differences?
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
When looking to build a new home, you’re immediately faced with making decisions. Build the home on-site? Build it in a factory? What is the difference? What are your options? When thinking about factory-built homes, make sure you choose the one that is right for you. Modular homes and manufactured homes are both built in a factory offering value, time efficiencies, and quality control to name ...
Demolish and Rebuild: It Is Possible to Stay Put and Live In Your Dream Home
Friday, March 16, 2018
If you love your neighborhood, your surroundings and your location, but don’t love or even like the home you live in, consider starting over. The experts at Connecticut Valley Homes make dreams come true and have helped hundreds of customers demolish their old house and replace it with a well designed, up-to-date home. Imagine this, a brand new home in your current neighborhood: Finished on tim...
Consider Modular
Monday, November 27, 2017
Consider Modular Home construction, the popular new trend in home building. A modular home is simply one that is built in a factory setting to the same building codes as a site-built home. The same traditional wood frame building methods are used, but the indoor location allows for the use of state-of-the-art equipment and climate-controlled working conditions. The efficient and precise factory...
Modular Home Minute® Greenwich FAR Zoning Change
Monday, October 23, 2017
Narrow Lot; Broad Potential
Monday, June 19, 2017
As the number of people wanting to live along the shoreline increases so does the need for new homes designed to fit the smaller building lots found in the quaint communities along the Connecticut and Rhode Island coast. With some creative ingenuity, the smaller and narrower building lots can be the best of all worlds combining a desirable location with a beautiful new home designed to pe...
Cottage Chic: A Custom Designed Cozy Retreat
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
The classic cottage style home complete with its charming look and warm, comfortable interior continues to be a favorite of those individuals seeking to build a traditional home. Generally thought of as a small space with rustic character and cozy proportions, today’s cottage combines style with modern design, addressing current demand for things like open floor plans and improved energy effici...
Connecticut Valley Homes Builds More than Homes with Al’s Angels and LIVFREE
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
The team at Connecticut Valley Homes is passionate about building. We build homes designed to fit our customer’s lifestyle and budget. We choose to build modular because we believe it is a smarter way to build: our homes are built efficiently and securely in a weather-controlled environment. We take pride in our craft and often hear from our homeowners how proud they ar...
How to Build a Coastal Home and Why Modular is a Better Choice
Friday, February 24, 2017
Richard Wildermuth, president of Connecticut Valley Homes, was asked recently what the two most important considerations are when building a coastal home. After 35 years building along the shore, he was quickly able to offer advice to those considering making a move to the shore. “Building a home in a shoreline community or directly on the water, is a dream that can come true with ...
Why Savvy People are Building Two-Family Homes
Thursday, February 2, 2017
If you are thinking of having a new modular home built, have you considered a two-family home? There are many reasons why this is a popular option. Why Two-family homes? Live in one; rent the other. This strategy not only gives you a beautifully designed new home but also an opportunity to make money. How much income could you receive from a monthly rental payment? Some homeowners make enough t...
Real Estate Trend Watch - The First Floor Master Bedroom
Friday, December 23, 2016
A predicted housing trend is coming to fruition now that baby boomers have grown children. First-floor bedrooms are becoming sought after in new construction, even if the intended use isn’t a bedroom just yet. This versatile space has many possible uses such as a master suite, a guest room or a flex room that can be converted into a bedroom in the future. Does a first-floor bedroom...