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

Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Apr 5, 2023 @ 06:04 AM

Main-floor living is calling your name. Whether you're scared to death of chasing toddlers away from dangerous staircases, planning ultimate accessibility in your forever home or craving something simple and stylish, there's a reason ranches are our most popular build. Gerber has designed and built hundreds of custom homes in the Rochester, NY area, and we're ready to write a love letter to one of the most popular types of homes in the country.

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Topics: floor plans, Custom homes, Building a New Home, Home Design

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

Posted by John Graziose on Sun, Mar 5, 2023 @ 10:03 AM

Home costs are influenced by many factors, including the floor plan, square footage, number of stories, and additional features and finishes. After considering all of the costs related to building a home, home buyers sometimes overlook the cost to buy a lot. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to create a realistic budget for your new home if you don’t know how much land costs in Webster, Perinton, Ontario, Greece, and surrounding communities.

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Topics: Rochester NY

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

Posted by John Graziose on Thu, Mar 2, 2023 @ 14:03 PM

If you’re looking for a scenic view, you’ll find plenty of places that meet your requirements in the Rochester area. Thanks to the abundance of lakes, forests, and undeveloped land in the region, it’s fairly easy to find a building lot that overlooks a lake or pond or backs up to the woods. Although the land may look ideal at first glance, you won’t be able to build on it unless the lot can pass a perc test.

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Topics: Building a New Home, Selecting a Home Site, Home Building Tips

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

Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Feb 1, 2023 @ 14:02 PM

You’re dreaming of a custom home with every detail just as you imagine it. It’s almost time to make it real, but exploring the options to finance a custom home can be overwhelming. We know that talking about the nitty gritty financial details can glaze your eyes over, but this is an essential detail for potential clients to explore. Understanding every aspect of your custom home-building process is important to a successfully executed dream home.

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Topics: Custom homes, Building a New Home

5 Best Country Clubs and Golf Courses Near Canandaigua, NY

Posted by John Graziose on Tue, Sep 6, 2022 @ 11:09 AM

If golf’s your game, there’s no better place to live than Canandaigua. The area is home to multiple courses and clubs that offer challenging play, scenic greens, and plenty of amenities. One of these facilities could become your favorite Finger Lakes golf club.

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Topics: Canandaigua NY