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The Best New Home Floor Plans for Growing Young Families

Posted by John Graziose on Mon, Jul 5, 2021 @ 12:07 PM

Size isn’t the only consideration when choosing a home. Sometimes, larger homes actually feel less spacious than smaller ones due to an inefficient floor plan. If you expect your family to grow, one of these floor plans may be perfect for you.

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Topics: Custom homes, Finger Lakes

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

How to Sell Your Finger Lakes Land and Make the Most Money

Posted by John Graziose on Wed, May 5, 2021 @ 15:05 PM

Mountain breezes, scenic lakes, quaint small towns, and excellent schools make the Finger Lakes region the perfect place to put down roots or build a summer cottage. Demand for land is particularly strong, as home buyers search for the perfect spot to build their dream homes. If you’ve got some extra land you no longer need or have inherited a few acres, you can make some extra money selling your property.

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Topics: Custom homes

Community Living in the Greater Rochester Area

Posted by John Graziose on Tue, Jun 30, 2020 @ 09:06 AM

One of the most important aspects of building a new home in the Greater Rochester area is deciding where you’re going to live. While you certainly want to pay close attention to the floor plan you choose for your new home (to ensure your home fits the needs and lifestyle of your family), the fact is that you won’t spend all of your time inside the walls of your house.

Just as the design of your home should fit your needs and personality, you’ll want your community to reflect your lifestyle and sense of home. The good news is that in addition to lots of home design options, you also have a nice variety of communities from which to choose in the greater Finger Lakes region.

Let’s take a closer look at just a few.

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Topics: Custom homes, Fair Haven NY

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