Beyond the Blueprint: What Makes Country Joe Homes a Better Twin Cities Builder

A quick search for Lakeville or South Metro Twin Cities homebuilders will get you plenty of hits. And sure, having lots of options is good. However, it can also make figuring out which option is right for you a lot more challenging. That’s why we wrote this blog, to provide you with an in-depth perspective on what sets Country Joe Homes apart. Below, we’ll lay out our unique approach to home construction, design, and customization. And, by the end, we hope you’ll already be picturing yourself in a Country Joe Home of your very own.

You Choose the Lot, Home, and Schedule That’s Best for You

Many home builders focus on a narrow set of offerings, and working with them means signing on to a set of substantial restrictions about where, when, and how your home gets done. At Country Joe Homes, we like to keep these kinds of restrictions to a minimum. We’re building your house after all. That means we believe you should be able to choose where it’s located, how it’s customized, and even how long you must wait before moving in. To make that level of choice possible, we offer three different approaches for getting you into your brand-new dream home.

Move-in Ready Properties

If time is short but you still want a brand new home with customizations, our move-in ready homes in Lakeville and Inver Grove Heights provide the perfect solution. Many of these properties feature an unfinished basement, which gives you the freedom to modify an entire level to your liking, without a long-delayed move-in date.

Semi-Custom Construction

For those with more time flexibility, or those for whom customization is the top priority, our ground-up semi-custom construction option gives you full rein to dream big. Our flexible customization options range from finishing details, like flooring, cabinetry, and trim, to structural adjustments like additions and layout modifications. Specific customization options vary depending on which floor plan you start with, which neighborhood you’re building in, and individual lot characteristics. So, we’ll work with you one-on-one during the design process to create a home perfectly suited to your lifestyle and budget.

Bring Your Own Lot

Finally, for those who want to build their home outside of our Lakeville and Inver Grove Heights neighborhoods, we’re also happy to bring our team and talents to your existing lot. We can help you choose a floor plan suited to your lot’s unique traits, maximizing natural light and complementing the property’s best features. 

Home Design Variety

Another way we emphasize choice is through the variety of floor plans we offer, both as move-in-ready options and ground-up builds. Our floor plan catalog features more than two dozen options, covering a wide range of sizes, price points, and room configurations. Our floor plans also include options specifically designed to accommodate different living arrangements, such as:

• Single-floor living
• Multi-generational spaces
• Twin homes

Bright and Airy Living

While each of our floor plans is distinct, two signature traits are shared by every single Country Joe Home. These traits make up our trademark style, if you will, and reflect our core design philosophy while providing a unique appeal you won’t find with other home builders. 

First, our home designs feature a central Great Room, or an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living space. This feature encourages easy socializing and communication, both between family members and when entertaining. It also provides a clear contrast with the coziness of the home’s private rooms, creating a balance that boosts the utility and emotional benefits of both spaces.

Second, all our homes are designed to maximize natural light, which provides both aesthetic and practical benefits. Our homes feel more beautiful, open, and welcoming thanks to the illumination that pours in through the windows. It also helps make our homes happier, healthier places to live in, thanks to natural light’s diverse benefits, including:

• Regulating circadian rhythms
• Improving mood
• Warding off seasonal depression 
• Boosting vitamin D

Quality and Peace of Mind

Naturally, every home builder claims their homes are top quality. But at Country Joe Homes, we don’t just ask you to take our word for it. We go out of our way to ensure our work holds up for generations.

It starts with using top-of-the-line building materials and devoting ourselves to craftsmanship throughout the construction process. Then, we take things a step further by bringing in independent inspectors and conducting Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index assessments for all our homes. Finally, prior to closing, we conduct a New Home Orientation walk-through with each of our homebuyers. During this walk-through, all questions and concerns are noted and resolved prior to move-in, ensuring total peace of mind from day one in your new home

Come See the Country Joe Homes Difference for Yourself

From sun-drenched great rooms to walk-out basements, luxurious primary suites, and three-car garages, we’re master builders of forever homes. Places perfectly suited to raising a family, entertaining guests, or living together with multiple generations. Come see for yourself what top-quality and customized design looks like in action. Schedule a tour of our Lakeville model homes today!