For years, gas, electric, and oil heating and cooling systems were the only choices available to Rochester/Finger Lakes area residents. Although those systems will certainly keep you comfortable, they’re costly to run and may not be environmentally friendly. Luckily, geothermal energy can help you reduce your heating and cooling costs without expanding your carbon footprint.
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Geothermal Energy: A Modern Heating and Cooling Option for Your New Build Home
Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Jul 20, 2022 @ 11:07 AM
Topics: home remodeling, Home Additions, Building a New Home, Custom Home Features, Home Building Tips
Small Home Costs in NY: One Hidden Factor Driving Up the Cost
Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Jun 29, 2022 @ 11:06 AM
Are you shocked by the high cost of small homes in the Rochester/Finger Lakes area? While reduced inventory is one factor for the price jump, it’s not the only reason home prices are skyrocketing.
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Building a Rochester-area Home That Pampers Your Pet
Posted by John Graziose on Tue, Jun 14, 2022 @ 08:06 AM
For a lot of people living in the Rochester area pets are a big part of family life. Wouldn’t it be nice if the new home you built in the area made your pets feel like pampered members of your family?
Read MoreTopics: home remodeling, Home Additions, Building a New Home, Home Design, Custom Home Features
5 Reasons Canandaigua, NY, is a Good Place to Live and Build a Home
Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Apr 13, 2022 @ 11:04 AM
Are you having a little trouble narrowing down the list of possible locations for your new Finger Lakes home? If Canandaigua isn’t already a strong contender, it will be when you take a look at our list of five of the town’s most appealing attributes.
Topics: Canandaigua NY, Building a New Home
Surprising Places Your Rochester Custom Home Could Cost More & How to Prepare
Posted by John Graziose on Sun, Feb 27, 2022 @ 19:02 PM
Some of us enjoy surprises, like when our friends throw a surprise party for us or our income tax returns are larger than we planned. Some surprises, however, aren’t so much fun, like when the custom home you’re building costs more than you expected. Nobody enjoys that kind of surprise.
Read MoreTopics: Custom homes, Building a New Home, Home Building Costs