What Owners Need to Know About Construction Lending On this episode of Uniqueness… “Built-In”, we sat down with Mark Goodwin of The Federal Savings Bank to go over what Owners need to finance a home renovation. Construction Lending for Real-World Home Projects When homeowners want…
Texas housing is being shaped by two powerful forces at the same time. On one side, the so-called “silver tsunami” may gradually release more homes into the market as older Americans sell, downsize, or age in place. On the other, the cost of building new…
How to Get Rid of Ants Ahh! Why are there ants in my home? One of our GEMS Owners had this very problem. Her home became a scene for Pixar’s A Bug’s Life movie… and not in a cute cartoon way. When we sent our technician…
Garabedian Properties was chosen for a feature in the Residential Edition of the Landscape Article Magazine in April 2026! Read an excerpt from the article of the chosen property we built for our Owners in Westlake, Texas, titled “Lakeside Villa” — Successful homes begin with…
Spray foam insulation is used in construction because of its ability to create an extremely airtight building envelope. We use spray foam because of its energy efficiency, noise reduction, and improved temperature control it can provide. However, if you are to install it yourself, the installation process…
Why You Should Install Lutron in Your Home Years ago, a room might have had one switch and one overhead fixture. Today, that lighting has changed. Even a modest custom home can have pendants over an island, under-cabinet lighting, accent lighting inside cabinetry, decorative fixtures,…
Rising Housing Costs If you have been watching the housing market over the past several years, one thing is clear: Costs are not slowing down. Material pricing, labor shortages, land constraints, and interest rates all get plenty of attention. Those are all real factors, but there is…
Lighting is one of the most underestimated design elements in a home. People spend months selecting flooring, cabinetry, and countertops, but lighting decisions can shape how you feel in your home. At Garabedian Properties, we use Lutron Ketra Smart Home Lighting paired with Homeworks control…
Uniqueness… “Built-In” — Episode with Team G Designing a custom home from scratch can feel overwhelming. There are architects, builders, surveys, engineering reports, city approvals, and countless design decisions that all need to come together before we can begin construction. For families building their first…
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