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Purchasing a home is a significant milestone, and understanding the home inspection process is crucial to making an informed decision. A home inspection provides a comprehensive evaluation of a property's condition, identifying potential issues that may require attention. At Sortino Properties, we p...

Townhome living in Rochester, NY offers the ideal combination of comfort, style, and convenience. For those looking to enjoy the benefits of homeownership without the stress of maintaining a large property, townhomes present a perfect solution. Whether you’re a young professional, a growing family,...

Building a custom home in Rochester, NY, offers a unique opportunity to tailor every aspect of your living space to your tastes and needs. By choosing to construct a custom home, you can ensure that every feature and finish meets your exact specifications, creating a truly personalized living enviro...

When embarking on the journey of building a new home, safety is a paramount concern, especially for families with young children. At Sortino Properties, we believe that a home should be a sanctuary where every member, no matter how small, feels safe and nurtured. Integrating child safety features fr...

Building your own custom home can be incredibly exciting and gives you the freedom to design it to your exact specifications. But to ensure a great end result, it’s important to do your planning and cover all the bases. This starts with asking some key questions before building. What’s my bu...

Building a new home allows you to customize everything to your liking, from the layout down to the smallest details like the doorknobs. At Sortino Properties, we know it can be an exciting process, but it can also be overwhelming. Building a house requires attention to detail, patience, and time. Yo...

The team at Sortino Properties in Rochester, NY is excited to announce that we were recently named Best Builder in Democrat & Chronicle’s 2022 Community Choice Awards. After decades of hard work and a staunch commitment to those we serve, this is an honor which we’re very proud to receive. It’s an a...

For those who want something more than what life in the suburbs traditionally offers, there’s nothing quite like building a custom home on your own piece of private land. And even if you have a general idea of where you want to live, finding just the right piece of property can present challenges th...

Regardless of whether you’re considering a new single-family house or a townhome, the process of personalizing it is clearly one of the most rewarding aspects of buying a new home. Here at Sortino Properties in Rochester, we go to great lengths to help our customers get the most from their new home,...

One of the most frequently-debated topics among those who are buying a home, especially for those who are buying their very first home, is whether or not to choose a townhouse or a single family household. It goes without saying that this is a monumental decision, and even if you’re 90% sure on whic...

Buying a new construction home, regardless of whether it’s your very first home or the dream home you’ve been working a lifetime for, is obviously one of the most significant decisions anyone will ever make. In addition to location, surrounding amenities, and access to work and travel, choosing a fl...

Over the past year, the interest in the Rochester, NY  real estate market has been almost beyond belief.  With Spring approaching, there’s no indication that the trend will be slowing down any time soon.  Many are leaving the big cites, and ongoing economic incentives, coupled with the quiet, low ke...

Whether you’re shopping for your first new home or looking for a larger house that’s suitable for a growing family, one of the most important aspects of the home buying process is choosing a house design and construction style that will be as pleasing today as it is many years down the road.  After...

Whether you’re shopping for new construction homes in the Rochester area, or elsewhere in the state of New York, choosing an exterior color scheme is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during the process.  Keep in mind, each builder is different when it comes to exterior color selection...

There’s nothing quite like being the first ones to occupy a brand new home.  Everything is new, unscathed, and just waiting to provide years of enjoyment and reliable function.  As many new homebuyers learn, however, not all builders offer the freedom to customize some elements during the various ph...

For those in the process of looking for a new home, you don’t need any reminders of how competitive the market has become. The combination of historically low interest rates, corporate investor buying frenzies, and a mass exodus from many urban centers has made it increasingly difficult for families...

Many who are shopping for homes have surely noticed that new construction prices have been steadily rising, and there are several reasons for this. First, there’s been an increased demand for new homes in light of how many people are leaving urban areas nationwide. Also, interest rates remain at his...

It’s no secret that more and more prospective home buyers are choosing HOA communities these days based on their convenience, appearance and extended amenities. Of course, it’s important to do your research when choosing the right community, as the fees can range quite drastically. Here at Sortino P...

2020 might possibly go down as one of the strangest years on record, but that hasn’t stopped many from pursuing the goal of building their dream house in the Rochester area.  For some, this entails setting into a new development or established community, while others are planning a custom build on a...

Adding a room addition to your home can be an exciting endeavor, and one that offers a wide range of benefits in terms or space, distinction, curb appeal and increased value. They can serve as home offices, reading or sun rooms, media areas, greenhouses and countless other possibilities. And, should...

We’ll be the first to admit that we’re not the only home builder in Rochester.  There are many reputable builders in the Western NY region, many of whom are respected colleagues of ours.  That said, there are just as many who remain 100% focused on profit, notoriety and completing jobs in the fastes...

Just as realtors can assist greatly when it comes to finding an existing home, working with an builder who understands the ins and outs of new home construction can be an asset of immeasurable value during the planning and building phases.  For those who’ve been through the process, you already know...

Regardless of whether you’re a first time home buyer or well-versed in the process, choosing the perfect place to call home is a decision that will ultimately affect the way you live for many years to come.  And like so many others, the question of whether to purchase a townhouse or single family ho...

While there are many important steps when it comes to building a new home, one of the most crucial is choosing the perfect site for your residential build.  Too often, homeowners choose a site without doing all the necessary back-end research to make sure that it’s a good fit.  This can include look...