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How to Choose Between a Ranch and Two-Story Custom Home

Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Nov 6, 2024 @ 09:11 AM

Are you on the right level? Choosing between a ranch-style home and a two-story home is a significant early decision for custom home buyers. This decision impacts the kind of floor plans you review and the way you see yourself living in your dream home. Both offer distinct advantages and cater to lifestyles, family needs, and long-term goals. In this blog, we'll explore the pros and cons of each home type, including factors like cost and maintenance and how each fits different stages of life. Whether you're drawn to the simplicity of a ranch-style single-story home or the expansive possibilities of a two-story family home, Gerber Homes will provide you with the insider knowledge you need to feel excited and confident about your new home plans.

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Topics: Building a New Home, Home Building Tips

Post-Construction Checklist: Ensuring Longevity in Your New Custom Home

Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Aug 14, 2024 @ 09:08 AM

The fresh paint smell won’t last, but as you settle into your new custom home in the Finger Lakes, you’ll likely become increasingly interested in preserving the feel and function of everything you just created. At Gerber Homes, we understand the excitement and pride of moving into a home tailored just for you doesn’t end when the construction does. This checklist will walk you through the essential tasks that keep your home looking beautiful and functioning efficiently.

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Topics: Building a New Home, Home Building Tips

How Long Will Your Greater Rochester New Construction Home Take to Build?

Posted by John Graziose on Mon, Jun 17, 2024 @ 17:06 PM

You’re ready for something that’s entirely yours. Building a new home is an exciting journey, especially in the beautiful Greater Rochester area. At Gerber Homes, we understand that embarking on this journey involves many questions, particularly regarding the timeline. How long will it take? What steps are involved? As a trusted custom home builder with over 40 years of experience, we’re here to guide you through every phase of the home-building process and the associated timeline for each step.

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Topics: Building a New Home, Home Building Tips

The Ins and Outs of Building a Lakefront Property in the Finger Lakes

Posted by John Graziose on Tue, May 14, 2024 @ 11:05 AM

Imagine waking up each morning to the serene view of water gently brushing against a lush shoreline, the sun casting its early rays over tranquil waters, and the peaceful solitude only a lakefront property can offer. Building a custom home in the Finger Lakes region is about creating a personal retreat and a lasting legacy. Whether it’s a summer getaway or a full-time residence, planning and knowledge can turn this dream into a splendid reality. Gerber is here to use our insight as expert home-builders to guide you through the essential considerations—from navigating local regulations to choosing sustainable building practices— to ensure you have all the information you need to plan your lakefront custom home or cottage.

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Topics: Building a New Home, Home Building Tips, Finger Lakes

How to Choose the Right Floor Plan for Your New Home

Posted by John Graziose on Mon, Apr 8, 2024 @ 13:04 PM

One of the most important parts of the home-building process is selecting the right floor plan for your new home. Finding the perfect floor plan can be a little more complicated than it sounds. Not everyone looks at floor plans in the same way. As builders, we look at a floor plan and visualize what needs to happen in each area of the home to create the end product—your dream home. However, homeowners have a completely different perspective when reviewing floor plans. They’re not thinking of boards and drywall and wiring—they’re thinking about finished rooms. That’s not always easy when you’re staring at black lines on white paper. How do you choose a floor plan for a new house? We're so glad you asked!

Humans love to have choices! Just take a look at the cereal aisle in the grocery store. That same affinity for options holds true when it’s time to build a home in the greater Rochester area. That’s one reason we offer so many different choices of floor plans. If you glance through our plans you'll find just about every type of floor plan on the market. Colonial homes, first-floor master homes, patio homes, ranch-style homes, Cape homes, and even homes that offer in-law layouts. There is truly something for every need and style in our catalog.

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