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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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Topics: Custom homes, Building a New Home

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.

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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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Topics: Custom homes, Building a New Home

Explaining Cost: Custom Home vs Production Homes

Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Aug 27, 2021 @ 13:08 PM

Are you thinking about building a new home in the Rochester/Finger Lakes area but aren’t sure if a custom or production home is the better option? Both types of homes offer modern floor plans and up-to-date amenities, although they do vary in price. Learning about the building and design processes for these two styles of homes can help you understand the factors that influence the cost.

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Topics: Custom homes

Find Land for Your Home- 4 Finger Lakes Lots for Sale

Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Jun 23, 2021 @ 18:06 PM

Finding the ideal lot is one of the most exciting parts of the new home building process. Whether you want a quiet, wooded lot or one close to town, you’ll find plenty of places to choose from in the Finger Lakes area.  One of these four lots just may be the perfect spot to build your new home.

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Topics: Custom homes, Finger Lakes