We built our home in North Ridge Hollow. Every person in the process treated us as if we were…read moretheir only customer. It was amazing. We have never built a home before, but we have heard horror stories. Colleen Loonan opened the door as the real estate agent. She stayed in touch with us for a long time before we were ready to build. We moved on to Barbara Thompson next. She helped us to design and select everything (from ceiling to floor) that we wanted in our home. She thought of things we never would have in terms of practicality. Every subcontractor was equally professional. Our favorite person was Jon Sousa who somehow manages the construction of all of the homes. He coordinates everything and never breaks a sweat when you as the prospective homeowner are freaking out about minutiae. Don't sweat the small stuff and it's all small stuff. He has a solution for everything that is just so helpful when you're in the strange new world of new construction. But how does he remember so much --- he must have a really big hard drive. We live in our new home and there were minor issues, like I wish I put outlets in the basement and a light in the pantry, but nothing that really matters. We owned a new house (we didn't build it, but bought it one year after it was built) and I am so amazed about the quality of this home. If you didn't upgrade a single thing, it would be a wonderful home. Of course, if you upgrade it will be a spectacular home. My husband and I knew Rich Rosetti as we all grew into our careers over these last 30 years and he is still the same person, committed to quality and listening to his customer. We had no personal interaction with Rich, we were truly just another Rosetti homeowner. That's not in a bad way. I just don't want anyone to think that we got preferential treatment. I hope you will consider building in our neighborhood.

I used Rosewood Home Builders for my first house in Latham. I was a bit apprehensive about building…read morea new home instead of buying an older one but Rosewood put my worries to rest. The quality of the materials they used was great! I did chose to pay for a few extras, like granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, both were totally worthwhile! The contractors were great in helping me pick out colors and materials that would work best and hold up against my kids. The only snag I ran into was the finish on my porch started peeling but once I called, it was attended to right away! I definitely recommend Rosewood Home Builders for anyone who is looking to build a new home.

When i bought my house (not original owner but 4 years after build) everyone said I was so lucky to…read morehave a Marini home. What a crock! Not built to some NYS code like front steps and clothes dryer venting. Neighbors have redone their bathrooms to find NO shower pan. It's one thing to find obvious items in the first year like cold and hot water reversed but no shower pan on the second floor? Marini as contractor is responsible for ALL work done by sub contractors. They can't pass the buck,

I have been very pleased with living at Liberty Pointe- of the the Marini Homes apartment…read morebuildings. The complex is always very clean and well kept. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The apartments are big and very sound proof which is great! They are dog friendly and have a strict "clean up after your dog" policy which I respect. There is a lot of parking in the front and back of the building and is walkable to many different food and shopping spots. The one downfall is that the apartment building does not have many amenities. Other than that, I am very happy with my experience at Liberty Pointe over the past 4 years!

Barbera Homes was great to work with. They built a beautiful home for my clients in Kelly Farms…read more The listing agent, Cindi Cox, was a great communicator and easy to work with. I would highly recommend them again! Palma Pedrick Roohan Realty

I could not agree more with Nick's review. Even 3 years later, not one thing has changed and I was…read morein complete denial until I experienced everything he described. I went through it during the construction process first hand and I'm still dealing with them almost a year after signing my contract. I wish I had never done this. I was constantly stressed out and this was and is still a completely awful experience. Whoever gave this company 5 stars was clearly paid to, probably so they wouldn't have a 1 star rating. I honestly don't know how Frank can legitimately run a business like this. Not one person working for him will care about you, your family, or your situation. All they want is your money and they will say anything to get it. A perfect description, as Nick said, is over promised expectations and undelivered results. That should be their slogan. If you do choose to go with them, be prepared to: 1. Overpay for your house by thousands of dollars for pretty shitty work and low quality materials. It's what Frank calls "affordable". Do your research and the math on the outrageous upgrade costs. You will realize you're getting screwed. 2. Have zero communication between the site coordinator, operations manager, construction manager, and the construction team... you might as well kiss your blueprints goodbye because what you sign won't be followed and the things listed as standard features in your contract won't be included. I know this sounds crazy and you're saying to yourself, "how can that be?", but it really is true. 3. Have plenty of incompetent subcontractors working on your house. 75% of the guys are still learning how to do their jobs or are in training and the construction manager is never there to supervise anyone. This is because Frank is so cheap he's not willing to pay for people who actually know what they are doing. I am afraid for what is behind the walls, seriously. The day we closed on our house, we had no hot water and our dishwasher wouldn't turn on. How bad could it be, right? After being present for the necessary repairs, we found out that our hot and cold water lines were connected together and the water line to our refrigerator had never been done at all. The main electrical wiring to our dishwasher had been nearly cut in half and could have started a fire if the dishwasher was able to turn on. I thought you're supposed to have peace of mind building a new house... not so much. One more example, our neighbor's house was built 6 months before ours. Their sump pump failed a weekend when they were out of town. They came home to 2 feet of water in their basement, everything was ruined, including the furnace, and they did not have flood insurance. They had quite a battle getting that taken care of with BH. 4. Deal with their greedy real estate agent/site coordinator, Maryellen Blair. She is a complete bitch and has a serious conflict of interest with this type of home purchase. Unfortunately, she is the only tether you have to your house after you've signed the contract so get ready to deal with her for 4+ months. Be sure to have your own real estate agent with you for every single meeting. I would highly suggest one with new construction experience who will abdicate for you because Maryellen is a snake in this industry. I could not stand this woman, by the last walk through I wouldn't even speak to her, let alone shake her hand. 5. Be lied to...constantly. We were rushed into making decisions and signing off on things that were not correct. If we didn't, then we were told that we are holding up the building process. This is a complete lie because they already have their own agenda (and blueprints apparently) and the time frame in which you make your decisions has little effect on that when they are just starting to build the house. What they don't want you to know is they are rushing you so you don't look at the details. They are vague for a reason, which allows them to get away with shit behind your back and still make you pay for it at the end of the day. Clearly, I am very unhappy and I do not recommend BH to anyone. Everything I've had to go through has been a fight because nothing is ever done right the first time and no one cares about my house. I paid more than market value for it, so I've literally thrown my money out the window and I won't be going get it back anytime soon. No amount of remedies has made up for what this builder has and continues to put me through. I don't care about his reputation in the Capital Region because it is a bunch of bullshit. It is unfortunate that more people don't voice their experiences to warn others from going through this fate. He should not be allowed to lie to people and use and abuse them like they are garbage, it is absolutely disgraceful. Save yourself the aggravation and build with or buy from someone else...

Greta was fantastic!…read more I was a first time home owner and in another state but that didn't stop her from helping me find a local Realtor that eventually lead to my first home. I couldn't have done it without Greta's help. Even though she wasn't our primary Realtor she made sure to check in and make sure we were happy with how things were going AND she answered a million questions. It was as if she was there helping us! Not only that but she sent us a little note congratulating us when we finally closed. Our local Realtor didn't even do that! Greta was thoughtful, patient, and attentive throughout the whole process even though she was on the other side of the country. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a home anywhere in the US.

I was a first time homebuyer in California without an idea of how to start the home buying process…read more My roommate, Ann M. suggested I talk with her mom, Greta, about what I was looking for in a realtor and to help calm any fears that I had (and I had a lot of them!) with regards to the whole home buying process. Not only did Greta help calm my fears, but she was able to refer me to a wonderful, husband and wife team who helped me through many house tours, many nail biting nights of being afraid to take the plunge into home ownership, and eventually, home ownership! I really owe Greta a lot of thanks for listening to me and finding me the perfect realtor. Recently, I've referred another friend of mine to Greta for a referral for a realtor and I know that based on my experience with Greta, the realtor she will be referred to will be a perfect fit for her.

Over two years the Dorini team helped me choose and buy property, plan and build my dream home…read more They were wonderful to work with, listened to what I wanted and explained each process thoroughly. Certainly there were some hiccups, but in each case the team was committed to satisfying me, the customer. The Covid crisis and subsequent material shortage caused a delay but this couldn't be helped. The workmanship is excellent, their integrity is above reproach. 5 stars!

From the owner: Dorini Log and Custom Homes is an Albany / Upstate NY based national supplier of materials, design…read moreand engineering packages for solid log, panelized, Westchester Modular, stick framed, post and beam, metal and concrete construction, offering superior quality packages to meet practically any budget with custom design services included at no additional charge. Dorini's highly efficient home packages include engineering which meets all local and national building and energy code requirements. Formed by acclaimed industry leaders with over 75 years of combined experience in the systems built and construction industries, Dorini Log and Custom Homes is focused on providing quality, affordable custom houses, cabins, tiny homes, vacation retreats, garages, workshops, additions, kitchens, baths and restorations. Offering turnkey options in a 2 hour radius of Albany- Berkshire Columbia Dutchess Fulton Greene Montgomery Rensselaer Saratoga Schenectady Schoharie Ulster Warren Washington Counties

I have used this business twice now. Brian and his team are very friendly and responsive in…read moregetting back to you. When you are given a quote there is no surprises at the end. We have been happy with the work done. We had vents installed in our older home in the roof and new gutters installed. They are arrived when stated.

Had this fine company replace the roof on our vacation house in NY . While replacing the roof they…read morefell through the kitchen ceiling doing about 4 thousand dollars worth of damage. They refused to pay for it because they said it was not their fault. I filed a claim with our house insurance and my insurance paid. The insurance company tried to collect from this roofing contractor and said that they had no insurance at the time of the accident.

AVT is the rare contractor who achieves the holy trinity of construction: time - they meet promised…read moredeadlines; quality - the work is consistently excellent and beautifully done with care and consideration; and cost - for such outstanding work the cost is absolutely reasonable. I trust AVT so completely that 2+ years after completing a total house renovation they still have the keys to the front door, so any additional work can be scheduled even when we're not home. All work has been guaranteed, all options explored, explained, so expectations are reasonable and achievable. I highly recommend AVT for all home construction work without reservation. Thank you for creating and maintaining the home of my dreams! And yes, this is a REAL review from a REAL customer, photos included. :)

I have worked and referred AVT construction for years now…read more Not only did he do a few kitchen overhaul for me, but he did a gorgeous Bathroom addition and large Trex deck. He also did a complete custom kitchen for my Company. I highly Billy and his crew from AVT Construction.

Bennett Contracting renovated our bathroom, and they did a phenomenal job. We can't say enough…read moreabout the high caliber work of EJ, Erik, Gary, and Michael. They were professional, knowledgable, dependable, courteous, and had an excellent work ethic. We're very pleased with the final results and wouldn't hesitate to have them return for our future house projects!

Very disappointed. Recently had Bennett replace 16 windows and 3 doors. Sure, the windows and doors…read morelook nice and operate smoothly, however the job has remained unfinished for a month. 2 of 3 doors are not caulked or sealed (I can fit my fingers between the frame and wall) and all of the windows were left without caulk not to mention entirely skipping the touch up paint. The windows/doors look fine from afar, but they let bugs inside. I was under the impression Bennett was coming back to finish up and also deliver a door handle they ordered the wrong color for, but they moved onto the next project and have me "on the schedule" indefinitely.