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City Homes LLC 1090 Old Long Lake Road custom home Wayzata Minnesota aerial view of white traditional exterior with multi-gable roofline three-car garage and backyard pool patio

5 Steps to Building a Custom Home

From purchasing your lot to moving in, here’s what you need to know about building a custom home in Minnesota. Whether you’ve spent months looking at existing homes that don’t meet your criteria or you’re finally ready to build your dream home, starting the process of…

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Stone custom home with arched windows and gabled entry by City Homes

Custom Home Building Costs in Lake Minnetonka & Edina

Understanding the True Cost of Building a Custom Home in Edina & Lake Minnetonka People are becoming increasingly interested in building homes on Lake Minnetonka, and for good reason. The area’s natural beauty, combined with its proximity to cultural experiences,…

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City Homes Named 2025 Builder of the Year

A Recognition of Integrity, Craftsmanship, and the Homes That Bring People Together. On October 24, 2025, during Housing First Minnesota’s annual Building Industry Gala at Mystic Lake Center, City Homes was honored as 2025 Builder of the Year — one of the industry’s…

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