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Building an Energy-Efficient New Home in Upstate NY

Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Oct 4, 2023 @ 09:10 AM

Building your sustainable custom home in Rochester, NY area or the Finger Lakes Area is more than just a dream realized. It also allows you to align your selections with existing tax credits. Luckily, current construction-related tax incentives favor green/energy-efficient options, which are popular with consumers for their low-environmental income. We're also one of the most trusted custom home builders in Ontario, where the incentives to build green is also embedded in tax incentives.

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Topics: Building a New Home, Home Design, Home Building Tips

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

Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Sep 6, 2023 @ 08:09 AM

Having land in Upstate New York is a dream for many, especially in picturesque areas like Canandaigua, Rush, or Macedon. But how do you make the most of that piece of paradise once you have it? Many landowners ponder, "I want to build a house on my land; where do I start?" If that's you, here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the exciting journey of turning your raw land into a beautiful custom home.

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Topics: Custom homes, Building a New Home, Selecting a Home Site

The Best Kitchen Cabinet Ideas for Your Rochester Area Custom Home

Posted by John Graziose on Tue, Sep 5, 2023 @ 09:09 AM

When stepping into any kitchen, whether it's yours or someone else's, the cabinets often take center stage. They aren't just storage solutions; they're instrumental in setting the tone for your kitchen and, with the prevalence of open-style architecture, your entire home. When it’s time to build your custom dream home, it is wise to spend extra time contemplating your cabinets.

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Topics: kitchen design, Custom Home Features

Featured Floor Plan - Madison Home Layout

Posted by John Graziose on Thu, Aug 10, 2023 @ 07:08 AM

In the picturesque expanse of Upstate New York, amidst the scenic backdrop of the Finger Lakes, lies a flourishing new community—Southgate Hills. Gerber Homes, renowned–among many things–for our meticulously designed home-building plans in the Greater Rochester, NY area, takes immense pride in unveiling the Madison floor plan, an exceptional offering in our portfolio of new home floor plans available in our coveted new community.

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Topics: floor plans, Home Design

Why People Are Moving to the Finger Lakes Region

Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Jun 3, 2023 @ 13:06 PM

Call us biased, but we consider the Finger Lakes region the best place to live in the entire country. Whether you’re looking to buy your first house or are ready to move up to your dream home, the area is the perfect place to put down roots. In fact, the Finger Lakes area is particularly popular with homeowners for these five reasons.

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Topics: Finger Lakes Living, Finger Lakes