💌 The House That Built Me
Dear Reader,
I like to say that construction is in my DNA. Long before I ever held a tape measure or a set of plans, I grew up surrounded by the rhythm of building. My father was an engineer and builder who owned a construction company, and as a little girl, I was endlessly fascinated by his world — the sound of hammers in the distance, the smell of sawdust, the way he could look at a set of plans and somehow already see the finished space.
At the time, I didn’t think much of it. It was just my dad’s job. But looking back now, I realize those early experiences were shaping me — quietly building the foundation for who I’d become.
Baby me on a job site circa 1982.
I learned early on that construction isn’t just about walls and beams. It’s about precision, integrity, and care. My father used to say, “You build it like you’re going to live in it.” That mindset stuck with me. It’s why, years later, when I began flipping homes and eventually launched Guild Properties, I couldn’t bring myself to cut corners or rush through a detail. I wanted everything we touched to feel solid, considered, and beautiful — the kind of craftsmanship my father would be proud of.
Now, as I walk job sites or review design boards, I sometimes catch myself repeating his habits — pausing to study a framing line, checking for level, asking the questions no one else is asking. It’s funny how those things stay with you.
What my dad taught me, without ever saying it outright, was that building is an act of care. It’s a way of creating something that will hold people, memories, and stories long after you’ve left the site.
And maybe that’s why Guild Properties means so much to me. Every home we renovate, every kitchen we transform, every space we bring to life — it’s a continuation of that legacy. The same integrity, the same craftsmanship, the same heart.
Because in so many ways, I am still living inside the house that built me.
With love and gratitude,
Gaby
Founder, Guild Properties
P.S. Some homes are built from blueprints. Others are built from memory. Mine, I think, is a little bit of both.