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Modular homes in Florida must follow the Florida Building Code (FBC), not HUD Code like mobile homes. They require state and local approvals, wind and flood compliance, energy certifications, and site-specific inspections to meet legal and safety standards. What You Need to Know Before Building a Modular Home in Florida If you’re building a modular home in Florida, the most …

Modular homes are usually insured with standard HO-3 homeowners policies, just like site-built homes, because they meet local building codes and are installed on permanent foundations. How Insurance for Modular Homes Works, At a Glance Insurance for modular homes is more straightforward than many expect.  These homes meet state and local building codes, which means they’re treated the same as …

A buildable Florida lot must be in the right zone, have proper elevation, access to utilities, and no hidden setbacks or environmental restrictions. If it checks all these boxes, it’s likely a solid pick. In Florida, one bad assumption can derail your entire project. Between FEMA flood zones, protected wildlife, tight setbacks, and unmarked easements, the fine print matters.  You …

Modular home warranties typically cover 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, and 10-year structural components, but often exclude cosmetic flaws, moisture, storm damage, and anything caused by improper maintenance or unapproved repairs. What Modular Home Warranties Don’t Cover (But You Need to Know) Modular home warranties aren’t blanket guarantees; they’re layered policies with clear limits.  Most follow a 1-2-10 format: one year …

The best time to build a home in Florida is fall and winter, when cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and fewer storms allow smoother progress, faster permits, and greater contractor availability compared to spring or summer. Seasonal Guide to Building a Florida Home Without Delays Florida’s climate directly impacts construction, making timing essential.  Fall and winter, from October to February, are …

Modular homes are built in factory sections and assembled on-site in days, not months. They offer speed, durability, and custom design while meeting the same building codes as traditional homes. Why Modular Homes Are a Smarter Way to Build in Florida Modular homes are built in factory sections and set on-site in a day, offering a faster, cleaner, and more …

Modular homes are permanent, code-compliant houses built in factories and set on real foundations, while trailers (manufactured homes) are movable structures built on steel chassis and classified as personal property unless retitled. Modular vs Trailer Homes: What You Need to Know First Not all factory-built homes are created equal.  Many people confuse modular homes with trailers or manufactured homes, but …

Fort Myers Beach, FL. A landmark 10-acre beachfront property on Fort Myers Beach has just sold for $52 million, the largest post-Hurricane Ian land deal to date, sending shockwaves through the Southwest Florida real estate market and resetting the bar for local property values. To most, it’s a record-breaking transaction. But for those of us who live and build here, …

Zip Wall Systems integrate sheathing, moisture protection, and air control into one product. They speed up installation, provide structural strength, improve energy efficiency, and balance moisture management, making them a reliable option for modern, durable, and cost-effective homes. Key Advantages That Make This Integrated Wall System Stand Out By merging sheathing, housewrap, and air barriers into one integrated layer, this …

The FEMA 50% Rule requires that if repair or improvement costs exceed half of a building’s market value, the entire structure must meet current floodplain regulations, often including elevation, flood vents, or other code upgrades. FEMA 50% Rule: Triggers, Exemptions, and What Homeowners Must Know The FEMA 50% Rule requires flood-zone buildings with repairs or remodels over half their market …