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3 Little Mistakes That Can Have a Big Impact on Your Canandaigua Home

Posted by John Graziose on Sun, Jan 15, 2017 @ 05:01 AM

Most of us know that when you’re looking at an iceberg, what’s below the surface matters more than what you see above the surface. It’s the hidden danger that presents the real problems.  The same principle holds true when you’re planning a new home in Canandaigua. Sometimes little things can have a big impact on your building experience—and on your enjoyment of your new home.

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Topics: Canandaigua NY, Building a New Home, Home Design

2017 Remodeling Trends in Rochester, NY

Posted by John Graziose on Tue, Dec 27, 2016 @ 14:12 PM

Every year when the calendar gets flipped over to December, we start hearing about what we can expect in the New Year. It’s certainly true  for homeowners and people in the remodeling industry. How does that affect you if you’re planning to remodel your Rochester-area home?

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Topics: floor plans, Custom homes, Home Design

Why It Pays to Work with a Reputable Homebuilder Who Listens to YOU

Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Nov 11, 2016 @ 10:11 AM

A big part of building the home of your dreams involves finding the right builder for your project. For a lot of individuals, that means finding a reputable builder with the right building skills. Of course that’s extremely important, but some of our past clients cited another ability as a big reason they chose Gerber: Our ability to listen.

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

Does Building a New Rochester-Area Home Make Sense for You?

Posted by John Graziose on Thu, Apr 14, 2016 @ 19:04 PM

Owning your own home—and especially building your own custom home—is a big part of the American dream. Timing, however, plays a big role in whether you can make that dream a reality right now. Does building a new Rochester-area home make sense for you?

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Topics: Model homes, Custom homes, Rochester NY, Building a New Home, Home Design

Boring Things That Matter A Lot in Your Rochester Area Custom Home

Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Oct 7, 2015 @ 06:10 AM

There’s something exciting and invigorating about making a brand new start in a brand new home. And even though there are a lot of decisions to be made, most homeowners we’ve dealt with really get into some of the details surrounding things such as kitchen and bath countertops, what kind of flooring to put in the various parts of the home, and what cabinets will work best for the kitchen.

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Topics: Custom homes, Home Design