When you’re designing the kitchen in your custom home, think about what part of the kitchen gets the most use—and the most views. It’s probably the combination of your cabinets and your countertops. And when it comes to daily use, your countertops probably bear the burden of the most wear and tear. So, what’s the key to choosing the countertops for your Rochester custom home?
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Choosing the Countertops for Your Rochester Custom Home
Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Oct 4, 2019 @ 09:10 AM
Topics: Custom homes, kitchen design, Building a New Home, Custom Home Features, Home Building Tips
If you’re considering building a custom home in the Rochester area and you have kids, you’ll want to include them in your plans for the house to ensure that they feel like it’s their home, too! Let’s look at some of the areas you may want to think about when designing a kid-friendly custom home.
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Understanding the Process of Building Your Rochester-Area Custom Home
Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Jul 12, 2019 @ 08:07 AM
Building a custom home is an exhilarating adventure, offering a unique opportunity to create a space that perfectly matches your vision and lifestyle. Unlike purchasing an existing home, the custom home-building process involves a series of critical decisions and steps, each pivotal in shaping the final outcome. At Gerber Homes, we’re dedicated to guiding you through this journey, ensuring your dream home becomes a reality with joy and confidence.
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What’s Your Kitchen Personality? How to Match your Rochester Kitchen to Your Persona
Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Apr 13, 2019 @ 10:04 AM
There’s little doubt that the kitchen in your Rochester home has a huge impact on the look and feel of your entire home. It’s why homeowners pay so much attention to the details that go into creating their dream kitchen. That’s true whether you’re building a new home or remodeling your existing Rochester kitchen. Your kitchen, however, should be a reflection of what’s important to you. It should reflect your personality. What’s your kitchen personality? How can you match your Rochester kitchen to your persona?
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Don’t Forget These Numbers When Calculating the Mortgage on Your Rochester-Area Home
Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Mar 9, 2019 @ 07:03 AM
For many people planning to build a new home in the Greater Rochester area, getting a good handle on what their mortgage payments are going to be is a critical early step.
As a matter of fact, it’s smart to get your finances in order first when building a new home. It can be easy to focus just on the final monthly payment. There are, however, other numbers that will influence your payments. So don't forget these numbers when calculating the mortgage on your Rochester-area home.