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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

Why You Should Pre-Plan Your Custom Home

Posted by John Graziose on Mon, May 11, 2020 @ 17:05 PM

The Rochester area is experiencing a housing boom, leaving home buyers competing against one another for the few available homes in the area. High demand and low inventory mean buying a home can take a long time, and the home you find might not even be the home you want.

What's the solution? Work with a reputable builder like Gerber Homes to build a custom home.

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Topics: Custom homes, Home Building Tips

Key Kitchen Design Considerations for Your New York Custom Home

Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Mar 27, 2020 @ 13:03 PM

There’s no way to overstate the importance of the kitchen in your Rochester area home. When you’re building a brand new custom home in Rochester, it’s one room you simply want to get right.

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Topics: Kitchen remodeling, Custom homes, kitchen design

Creating an Incredible Great Room in Your Rochester Custom Home

Posted by John Graziose on Tue, Dec 3, 2019 @ 14:12 PM

One thing that makes a custom home so special is that you can customize (or personalize) features in your home in a way that makes it comfortable and convenient for you. Customizing your home also lets you emphasize design elements that reflect your personal sense of style. Your great room is a place that lends itself well to customization. Let’s look at some ideas for creating an incredible great room in your Rochester custom home.

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Topics: Custom homes, Building a New Home, Home Design, Custom Home Features