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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What Is A Ranch Style House and Is It Right For You?
Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Apr 5, 2023 @ 06:04 AM
Topics: floor plans, Custom homes, Building a New Home, Home Design
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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Family Friendly Features of Our NY Custom Homes
Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Oct 12, 2022 @ 23:10 PM
The old saying, “It’s what’s inside that counts,” is just as applicable to homes as it is to people. In fact, the features you choose for your new Finger Lakes house will truly make it feel like home. If you are sharing your new house with family members, consider adding a few of these things.
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Arriving at a Realistic Budget for Your Rochester-Area Custom Home
Posted by John Graziose on Sun, Feb 27, 2022 @ 15:02 PM
As custom home builders, one of the most frequently asked questions we’re asked is: “What will it cost to build a custom home in Rochester (or Webster, or Canandaigua, or Ontario)? If you’re considering building a home in one of these communities—or elsewhere in the Finger Lakes area—it’s a question you have to ask. But it’s also a bit of a loaded question.
Topics: Custom homes, Rochester NY, Building a New Home, Home Building Costs
Custom Home Hack: Buy a Pre-Engineered Homesite to Build On
Posted by John Graziose on Sun, Dec 5, 2021 @ 12:12 PM
Land development, one of the most important steps when you’re building a NY custom home, adds weeks or months to your construction timeline. If you’re eager to start the home building process as soon as possible, you may want to consider buying one of the pre-engineered sites currently offered by Gerber Homes.
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