BUILDER NEWS Trade lobby taps Perras as CEO A lobby representing home builders, developers and remodelers has named a veteran attorney as its new CEO. The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of CT (HBRA CT) announced Jim Perras, an attorney with more than 20 years of government and advocacy experience, has replaced former CEO and lobbyist Bill Ethier, who retired June 30 after 25-plus years leading the group. Perras joined the association in May and transitioned into the CEO position at the end of June. Perras recently served as an attorney for law firm Wilson Elser LLP, where he lobbied for a variety of clients before state lawmakers and government agencies. Founded in 1960, HBRA CT is a nonprofit trade association representing more than 900 member firms employing 30,000 workers in Connecticut. HBRA members belong to a three-tiered organization including the state association, regional associations and the National Association of Home Builders Read More A look at Norwalk’s newest, most Pinterest-ready, subdivision The details could have been lifted from a Pinterest inspiration board: There are vaulted ceilings, quartz counters and backsplashes of smoked mirrors. The dishwasher and fridge are built into the cabinetry and the inside of the oven is a royal blue. White oak floors are of “character grade,” embracing their knots and imperfections. Denise Walsh, of William Raveis, noted the features as she walked through one of the homes in Norwalk’s newest subdivisions, Windover Common, on Wednesday afternoon. “Right now the market, the buyers, are fixated on finishes, more so than ever,” she said. “And their choices are derived by what they see on Houzz, on Pinterest, other style websites.” To cater to that need, the homes come with a finish-focused perk: a designer concierge service with Allie Wood Design Studio that helps pick out the color scheme and fixtures that best suit your tastes. Read More 18 HBRA of Fairfield County | SUMMER 2018 Builder Feature: New England Living Magazine Mark Olson, of Olson Development LLC, was featured in New England Living Magazine. Click below to read the feature article about Mark and the process of building the ideal home for himself, his wife, four hourses, and two cattle dogs. Read More
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