[BroadHopper]

Don't get me started on this one. Here's some advice.

See if you can get a home owner's warrantee from the builder or developer. Two years at minimum.

Calumet's owner has 30 years of experience in construction and engineering. Probably not a bad thing. How long has Calumet been in business? Website doesn't say. Also Crestwood is the only project listed. To me a red flag. He is from Pittsfield so he does not know the local subcontractors. Another red flag. See if the owner can give you a list of prior customers. Call them randomly. If he only gives you a handful of customers after 30 years in the business. Another red flag. He was selecting only good customers.

To be energy star rated, the building must have a certificate from PSNH or National Grid. They hire an engineer who inspect the home during construction then test the home when finish with an infrared camera for leaks. They also test the house for air leaks. See if you have a valid certificate.

Don't believe everything the developer's sales staff tells you. They are like car salesmen. Do your homework. Check to see covenants and restrictions to the site from the town planner's office. If there is a homeowner's association governing the estate, make sure you know all the rules and what you can or can not do on your property. If you own recreational vehicles such as RV, snowmobiles, boat you may want to see if they are allowed. Most of them do not. I only seen one so far. On another lake I saw one homeowner's association has a lot where recreational vehicles are stored.

Good luck!