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clients bridge the gap between finding a lot they like and then making it their own. For instance, if they want to move a bedroom or change aspects of the space, while simultaneously managing their budget, we can help make that happen.”
“ What’ s more, if clients haven’ t found a lot in an area that they like, they can come to us and purchase a lot from us,” adds Ralph.
Highly specialized builds
“ The third element we’ ve become expert in over the last eight years has been lakefront properties. We just finished six homes on Lake Zoar in Southbury, Connecticut, all of which have earned HOBI awards, a ceremony put together each year by the Connecticut Home Builders Association. It’ s attended by nearly 1000 people annually and we have about 18 of those awards now. In terms of the lakefront properties, we work with local wetlands communities and lake authorities. These are highly specialized builds incorporating a boat dock and access and have contributed considerably to broadening our custom base of operations.”
Although not specializing in a particular style of home, Ralph describes the company’ s predominant theme as a modernistic approach to traditional colonial architecture.“ We’ re located in New England and as much as we’ d love to build some true modern, sleek-looking homes, it’ s still not quite the preferred style. We do however find our clientele, especially the younger buyer, prefers a more modern approach to the finishes, details and exterior architectural elements. Interestingly, we’ re also currently renovating a 258-year-old home on Main Street, Woodbury, which is the antiques capital of Connecticut. So, as you can see, our expertise and project scope really is extensive and varied.”
Development capability
Alongside the ongoing construction of its Nicolina project in Newtown, Connecticut, comprising two significant 6000-square-foot homes, The Corbo Group has found there is a strong market in that area which has led to the acquisition of additional local properties.“ That’ s where our development capability comes into play,” continues Ralph.“ We’ re not just a contractor looking for work; we can create our own inventory and offer that product on a custom basis to our clients. Plus, it’ s also a springboard for clients to see what we’ re doing which subsequently dovetails into additional custom work.”
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