Our Online Homeowner Portal Makes Building Easy and Enjoyable
Our online homeowner portal works with you and for you, and provides secure access to all the details of your home’s projects along with updates as they’re happening. Whether you’re at home, at work, on the road, or on vacation, all of your project’s information is at your fingertips, including selections, upgrades, financial decisions, questions, documents, photos, and so much more.
Gone are the days of worrying, wondering, or feeling left in the dust by your builder — with us, you have access to everything you need. If you decide you want to make a change to your home, we’ll enter a change order in the portal to be approved by you. Rest assured that we’ll never do anything without your approval, so there are NO surprises. All changes to your home (and any money deposited) are entered into the Financial section so you can always see where you stand.
Our online homeowner portal also allows you to see your schedule of construction, as well as what’s being done at your home each day (which is perfect if you can’t visit the site regularly!) In the Files & Photos section, we personally upload progress pictures, along with the information that we send to the bank and title company. When your home is complete, we use the Warranty section to track warranty requests and communicate this information with you. Above all else, everything is transparent and all in one location online.
At the Calvosa Organization, we take the stress and headache out of the homebuilding process — because this exciting part of your life should be happy and enjoyable for you and your family. Finally, it’s your time to sit back, relax, and feel confident knowing that your custom home is in the absolute best hands. And when you need any information at all, you’re simply one click away…
We can’t wait for you to see how easy it is to build with us and use our online homeowner portal! For more information, please visit our website or call 631-563-2551.
New Year … Hot New Products & Features
A new year means new home trends, technology and products! (The recent International Builders Show, Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, and Consumer Electronics Show introduced a ton of new and innovative inventions for the home.)
Here at Calvosa, we are committed to building homes that reflect each family’s unique lifestyle. Our builder and in-house design team are up on all the latest trends, so you’ll find plenty of inspired elements for your home! And since our homes are smart home ready, you can bring us your latest technology, and we can install it! Check out some of the hot products, designs and features we love!
1.) Understated design. Design-wise, a clean, less cluttered look is all the rage. At Calvosa, we’ve already embraced this trend. Our kitchens and bathrooms are models of sleek design, with smooth surfaces, lots of glass, and unfussy tile and accents. Our flooring and trim are elegant and sophisticated without being overbearing. And our exteriors are classically inspired, yet timeless.
2.) Outdoor living spaces. Spacious patios, cozy courtyards, screened-in porches, and welcoming porticos… Extended outdoor living spaces are a trend that we really go for! From fire pits to fireplaces, gas grills to pizza ovens, TVs to real furniture, this is definitely not your parents’ backyard experience.
3.) Smart home technology. To say that this field has exploded is an understatement. In the span of a few years, we’ve gone from smart thermostats to whole house automation. This year’s slate of smart home products include increasingly smarter kitchen appliances, smart bathtubs, smart faucets, smart garage doors, even smart mirrors! (Make sure you invest in a smart home hub, too. Someone has to manage all this technology!)
4.) Energy-efficient everything. From insulation to HVAC, lighting to plumbing, every year brings better, more efficient systems. We strive to incorporate the best possible products and building practices in every Calvosa home, including high performance low-e insulated glass windows and sliding glass doors, smart energy testing, air sealing and duct sealing, and even solar energy capabilities. Learn more about what’s new in home design! Chat with our in-house design team about incorporating trends into your new Calvosa home!
Why expert framing makes a difference
The Calvosa Organization has one mission: to build for posterity. We want to build homes that will last for generations.
The elements that make that kind of longevity possible are the foundation and the framing of a home. In effect, they are the skeleton of a home. When done properly, these two components will help a home withstand the tests of time indefinitely.
At the Calvosa Organization, we take framing very seriously. From rafters and joists to walls, ceilings and stairs, decades of experience and knowledge make the framing in our homes true feats of engineering. Old world craftsmanship for the 21st century.
What makes our framing so special? Our framing carpenters are dedicated to excellence, doing their jobs with a commitment and passion that is rare in today’s world. Our dedicated carpenters work together month after month, year after year. They are a family of craftsmen who work with respect for each other and dedication to their craft. In fact, for over 25 years, we have provided expert framing services to our own custom home clients, as well as to other home building organizations in need of seasoned professionals who specialize in framing carpentry.
Other Calvosa differentiators include safety training for all framers, and the wearing of safety equipment at all times on all jobs. Also, our framers are managed by The Calvosa Organization’s home office, which is located in Bohemia, close to all work sites in Long Island. We manage jobs very efficiently, keeping everything moving by coordinating materials and prices with our subcontractors. No matter the scope of a home building project, the Calvosa framing team knows the management team has their back.
The result? Outstanding framework based on unparalleled skill, hard work, and motivation. And a home that will stand the test of time for your family.
5 Reasons Why You Should Buy New
You wouldn’t buy a cell phone from 10 years ago, so why would you settle for an outdated home? At The Calvosa Organization, we specialize in building new custom homes on the South Shore of Long Island. Our goal is to build you a brand new home that will last for generations, with superior quality, a unique approach, and innovative designs.
- Customization is key. One of the most appreciated benefits of building a new Calvosa home is being able to tailor it for your family. You have a say in everything from the floor plan to the cabinets, the flooring to the architecture. In older used homes, this isn’t the case. You have to renovate – or get used to what’s already there.
- More “you”. A new Calvosa home is designed to fit the way YOU live, with convenient features like walk-in closets, kitchen pantries, spacious garages, and flexible spaces that provide plenty of room for growth. With resale homes, especially older models, you may find that space is limited or has been customized to someone else’s preferences.
- The latest & greatest everything. A new custom Calvosa home is built to current building codes, and includes the latest, safest components. It also includes Smart Home technology, so you and your family will feel safer and not need to worry about updating your systems any time soon.
- Less maintenance. Another advantage to building a new Calvosa home is that you will have fewer maintenance issues. And if there is an issue, the home is under a variety of warranties that will cover it for years. If you had a previously owned home, there’s a strong possibility that you would be responsible for 100% of the repairs.
- Energy efficiency. There’s no question that new homes offer better insulation, low-E windows, more efficient appliances, and high-quality heating and cooling systems. Calvosa homes also include a state-of-the-art solar-energy package. If you buy a resale home, keep in mind that you could end up with poor insulation, drafty windows or an old furnace, all of which will drive up your utility bills.
Before you buy “used”, come see us. Soon enough, you’ll have the all-new, all-you Calvosa home you deserve.
12 Ways to get your home sold faster!
When families come to us here at The Calvosa Organization, they want to build their new dream home. But most of the time, they need to sell their existing home. For our experts, that’s no problem. We offer advice and support for choosing the right realtor, and Vince Calvosa himself will even go look at a potential home buyers current residence to make suggestions on how they may be able to sell it quicker. We find it helps having a true expert on your side with the market experience that can give you insight you need.
Though real estate markets vary drastically depending on where you live, there are some basic tips that will show your home at its best – and get it sold faster!
- Take a step back. Go outside and look at your house the way a stranger would. Walk up the driveway and front
path. Open your front door. Does the house welcome you? Imagine how it will look to a buyer.
- Curb appeal is key. A buyer’s first impression of your home comes the second they pull up to the house. Keep the sidewalks cleared, and the lawn mown. Spruce up the mailbox, siding and window trim. Plant seasonal flowers. Trim the shrubs. Make sure visitors can clearly read the house number.
- Make minor repairs. Replace cracked tiles. Patch holes in the walls. Fix leaky faucets. Fix doors that don’t close properly and drawers that stick. Replace burned-out light bulbs. And give everything a fresh coat of paint. Stick to neutral colors.
- De-personalize. You have stuff. Potential buyers don’t need to see it. Think of your home as a model home. All visitors need to see is uncluttered surfaces, empty closets and neat rooms.
- Less is more. Homes show better with less. Remove furniture that blocks views, paths or walkways. Remove extra leaves from the dining room table. Leave just enough furniture in each room to showcase the room’s purpose.
- Organize & de-clutter. Do you want people to see your messy coat closet or that over-stuffed kitchen cabinet? No, you want them to see neat, organized spaces with plenty of room to store things in!
- Let the sun shine in. Raise the shades. Open the curtains. Wash the windows. Turn on the lamps. Rooms that are bright seem larger and more inviting than those that are dark.
- Take a deep breath. It’s very common for people to be unaware of smells in their own homes. (Tobacco, pets, mustiness, cooking odors.) Open the windows, and thoroughly clean rugs, floors and walls. Put out fresh flowers. Bake bread or cookies.
- Clean the house – top to bottom!
- Rent a pressure washer and spray down sidewalks and exterior.
- Clean out cobwebs.
- Polish faucets and mirrors.
- Wash & wax floors.
- Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures.
- Bleach dingy grout.
- Hang up fresh towels.
- Send pets and children away. If prospective buyers are coming to have a look, you don’t want them to be intimidated by your dog or distracted by your children.
- Price it right. Don’t price your home too high. A higher price will only discourage potential buyers, and leave your home on the market longer.
- Picture perfect. Make sure your listing has lots of good photos. Photos go a long way to enticing prospects to come visit your home in person.
When you’re ready to build a new home – and sell your current one – call The Calvosa Organization. We’re the experts who can get it done.