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Is Open-Plan Living in the Fingerlakes Region a Fad?

Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Feb 11, 2017 @ 10:02 AM

There is no mistaking the popularity of open-plan design in the homebuilding and home remodeling industry. And if you scour sites such as Houzz.com and BHG.com a lot of the homes you see reflect how widespread this style has become. But is open-plan living just a fad? Is it still something you want to consider for your Rochester-area home?

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Topics: floor plans, home remodeling, Building a New Home

Why It Pays to Work with a Reputable Homebuilder Who Listens to YOU

Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Nov 11, 2016 @ 10:11 AM

A big part of building the home of your dreams involves finding the right builder for your project. For a lot of individuals, that means finding a reputable builder with the right building skills. Of course that’s extremely important, but some of our past clients cited another ability as a big reason they chose Gerber: Our ability to listen.

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

How Do You Know If You Can Trust a Rochester-Area Builder? Ask His Clients!

Posted by John Graziose on Tue, May 3, 2016 @ 11:05 AM

Building a custom home in the Rochester area takes an amazing combination of attention to important details and focus on the big picture. Choosing the right builder is arguably one of the biggest decisions you can make as a future homeowner. Interestingly enough, it can also make your decisions about the details a lot easier.

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Topics: Building a New Home

How to Keep Your Rochester Homebuilding Expenses in Line with Your Budget

Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Nov 4, 2015 @ 06:11 AM

Most potential homeowners know the importance of setting a realistic budget when building a new home—and then sticking to it. Nothing takes the fun and excitement out of owning a new home quite like discovering that you’ve overspent and knowing that you’re in financial difficulty.

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Topics: Building a New Home, Home Building Costs

Creating a Home You Can Stay in

Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Aug 6, 2014 @ 07:08 AM

How long do you plan to stay in your home? The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) did a bit of research fairly recently and found that nearly 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age. And 82 percent indicated that they wanted to remain in their own homes even if the require day-to-day assistance or ongoing health care during retirement. 

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Topics: aging in place, home remodeling, Building a New Home