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New Home Construction: Energy Star Program

The Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR is a regional program that promotes the construction of energy-efficient new homes in order to reduce energy usage and peak energy demand. The Program is sponsored by Bay State Gas, Berkshire Gas, Cape Light Compact, GasNetworks, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, National Grid, New England Gas, NSTAR Electric, NSTAR Gas, … Read more

Needham New Construction – South Street Framing Update

Despite some unfortunate weather – rain last week and snow/cold this week – the first floor is on and the framing crew is starting to frame the walls at 1316 South Street in Needham. As the frame begins to take shape, we will start lining up the rough mechanical phase of the project – plumbing/HVAC/electrical.  … Read more

Needham New Construction Update – South St Foundation

Foundation inspection is behind us on South St.  Next step is to install the perimeter drain and begin backfilling.  Framing to commence week of 1/25. Needham building inspector was very concerned about the stumps piled up on the lot.  He insisted that they be removed prior to inspection.  Apparently, “backfilling stumps” is more common that … Read more

What is a Green Home?

Hawthorn Investments, as local Needham builders and contractors, is committed to staying at the forefront of all industry standards.  This includes learning and putting into practice environmentally sound (green) strategies. According to the National Green Building Program (NAHB), Green homes incorporate environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the building and development process to minimize … Read more

Recent Home Sale in Needham

The first property to close in Needham in 2010 was a new construction house located in the Broad meadow section of Needham.  20 Dawson Drive, a 4,300 SF home (including basement) sold for $1,275,000 on January 5th.  This sale demonstrates relatively good strength in the $1 million+ market in Needham.    (photo provided by MLS) 

Needham New Construction – Breaking Ground on South Street

Earlier this week, Hawthorn Investments began construction on a project on South Street in Needham. This custom designed home features five bedrooms, five and half baths and an open floorplan full of natural light on an acre and a half of land. The home was designed through a collaboration of the homeowner’s father, an architect in Sun Valley, … Read more