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Greater Rochester Area Schools You’ll Want to Know About

Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Dec 1, 2018 @ 08:12 AM

As home builders in the Rochester area, we obviously field a lot of questions about which floor plans make the most sense for individual homeowners.  And of course, people want to know about home features and which materials will serve them best when it comes for cabinets or flooring. But for a lot of homebuyers want to know about schools in the area. We understand how important that is, so let’s look at some greater Rochester area schools you’ll want to know about.

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Topics: Rochester NY

Farmhouse Chic for Your Rochester-Area Home

Posted by John Graziose on Tue, May 8, 2018 @ 17:05 PM

Whether you’re planning to build a new custom home or remodel your existing Rochester-area home, you’ll want a home that reflects your own sense of style, comfort, and personality. If relaxed, casual comfort is high on your list you might want to take a closer look at Farmhouse Chic for your Rochester-Area home.

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What Makes The Rochester Area a Great Place to Live

Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Jan 12, 2018 @ 20:01 PM

Why is this a great place? This may not be a typical scene for the Rochester area in January, but it’s a good reminder of one of the reasons people love this region. Spring and summer can be absolutely delightful. Whether you’re enjoying relaxing by a riverbank, or enjoying the breeze coming off Lake Ontario (or off the water in the Finger Lakes region), it's awfully nice. Of course, there's more to the area than nice places to relax. What makes the Rochester area a great place to live? Let's take a quick look.

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Topics: Rochester NY, Selecting a Home Site

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

Posted by John Graziose on Sun, Oct 1, 2017 @ 07:10 AM

The upward trend of building multi-generational homes doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. I’ve talked about multi-generational homes before, but there is some interesting new information out there about this trend.

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Topics: aging in place

New Construction Communities: How to Foster Community

Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Apr 22, 2017 @ 07:04 AM

There are a lot of benefits to buying a brand new home. You get to pick the floor plan you want. You select the finishes that fit your sense of style. Everything in your new home is new. That means it should function flawlessly—and if there happens to be an issue it’s going to be under warranty. There is, however, a challenge when you move into a new construction community: how to foster community.

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Topics: Custom homes, Finger Lakes Living