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Understanding the Early Steps in Rochester Area Home Building: Permits, Approvals, and Site Prep

Should I Buy a Spec Home or Build a Custom Home This Year?

Designing a Custom Home for Entertaining

How to Go About a Construction Loan

What Will Your New Rochester Home Cost This Year?

Multi-Generational Homes: A Blend of Togetherness and Privacy

How to Choose Between a Ranch and Two-Story Custom Home

The Best Winter Getaways Near Rochester

How to Stick to Your Custom Home Building Budget Through the Process

Post-Construction Checklist: Ensuring Longevity in Your New Custom Home

How Long Will Your Greater Rochester New Construction Home Take to Build?

The Ins and Outs of Building a Lakefront Property in the Finger Lakes

How to Choose the Right Floor Plan for Your New Home

Rochester's Finest: Top Custom Home Builders and Selection Tips

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a New Custom Home

Steps to Take Before Building a House on Raw Land

The Importance of Site Selection in Custom Home Building

Smart Home Features for Your Custom Home in 2024

6 Benefits of Living in the Finger Lakes Region

Creating a Luxurious Kitchen in Your Rochester Custom Home

What Does It Really Mean to Build a Custom Home in 2024?

25 Must-Have Features for Your Custom Home in 2024

Stunning Ceiling Ideas for Your New Custom Home in 2024

The Top 2024 Trends for Your Custom Home

Geothermal Energy: A Modern Heating and Cooling Option for Your New Build Home

The Benefits of Building a Custom Home vs Buying an Existing Property

Building an Energy-Efficient New Home in Upstate NY

You Have Land and You Want a Custom Home - Now What Do You Do?

The Best Kitchen Cabinet Ideas for Your Rochester Area Custom Home

Featured Floor Plan - Madison Home Layout

Why People Are Moving to the Finger Lakes Region

Creating a Luxurious Bathroom in Your Greater Rochester Custom Home

Steps to Building Your Greater Rochester Custom Home

What Is A Ranch Style House and Is It Right For You?

How Much Does an Acre of Land Cost in Upstate New York?

A Perc Test: What It Is and Why You Need One to Build Near Rochester

Construction Loans for Custom Home Building: Everything You Need to Know

Family Friendly Features of Our NY Custom Homes

5 Best Country Clubs and Golf Courses Near Canandaigua, NY

Building a Rochester-area Home That Pampers Your Pet

Arriving at a Realistic Budget for Your Rochester-Area Custom Home

Best Rochester Suburbs to Build a New Home In

Custom Home Hack: Buy a Pre-Engineered Homesite to Build On

Charming Finger Lakes Towns: All About Sodus, NY

When and Where to See Fall Foliage near Rochester, New York

Explaining Cost: Custom Home vs Production Homes

Find Land for Your Home- 4 Finger Lakes Lots for Sale

Where Will I Live While My Custom Home Is Under Construction?

The Best Spring Getaways in the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region

Top School Districts in the Greater Rochester Area

A Simple Guide to Commuting to Rochester, New York

The Best Towns to Visit in the Finger Lakes Region

Factors That Influence the Cost of Your Finger Lakes/Rochester Home

Living in Victor, New York

Best Fall Getaways near Rochester, New York

Why You Should Pre-Plan Your Custom Home

Key Kitchen Design Considerations for Your New York Custom Home

Creating an Incredible Great Room in Your Rochester Custom Home

Choosing the Countertops for Your Rochester Custom Home

Designing a Kid-Friendly Custom Home

Understanding the Process of Building Your Rochester-Area Custom Home

What’s Your Kitchen Personality? How to Match your Rochester Kitchen to Your Persona

Don’t Forget These Numbers When Calculating the Mortgage on Your Rochester-Area Home

Free Rent While You Build Your New Home!

Greater Rochester Area Schools You’ll Want to Know About

Farmhouse Chic for Your Rochester-Area Home

What Makes The Rochester Area a Great Place to Live

Multi-generational Homes Aren’t Just For Mom & Dad

New Construction Communities: How to Foster Community

Is Natural Wood Flooring The Only Way to Go For Your Rochester-area Home?

Why A Laundry Room on the 2nd Story Might Make Sense

Is Open-Plan Living in the Fingerlakes Region a Fad?

A Visual Walk Through the Homebuilding Process in Rochester

Timeless Design: Why It Pays to Go Classic Rather Than Trendy

Why It Pays to Work with a Reputable Homebuilder Who Listens to YOU

Soak or Shower? What's the Right Choice for Your Canandaigua Master Bathroom?

Doors: Adding Character to Your Rochester Home, Both Inside and Out

How Do You Know If You Can Trust a Rochester-Area Builder? Ask His Clients!

When Waiting to Build a New Home Isn’t In the Cards

3 Reasons Home Building Breaks the Budget (and How to Avoid It)

How to Keep Your Rochester Homebuilding Expenses in Line with Your Budget

Creating a Home You Can Stay in

Canandaigua: Rediscover the Charm of Small Town Living

Summertime In Rochester: Time To Hit the Decks!

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