Month: July 2025

Babcock Ranch avoids flooding through a system of elevated design, smart stormwater lakes, preserved wetlands, and layered drainage that works with natural terrain, not against it. How Babcock Ranch Avoids Flooding: Key Takeaways Up Front Babcock Ranch was purpose-built to handle Florida’s toughest storms.  Located 20 miles inland on high ground, it uses smart design and natural systems to manage …

Modular homes in Florida typically take 4 to 6, even 8 months from start to finish, including design, factory construction, site prep, and final inspections. How Long Does It Take to Build a Modular Home? Here’s the Full Breakdown Modular homes are faster than traditional builds, but not overnight miracles.  The total timeline includes five main stages, from floor plan …

Mobile home calculators often leave out land, delivery, permits, insurance, and setup costs, meaning buyers can end up paying 1.5 to 2 times more than the listed price. The Real Cost of a Mobile Home: What Calculators Miss Buying a mobile home may look affordable, but most calculators leave out key costs like land, delivery, setup, permits, utilities, rising lot …

Mobile homes are transportable, HUD-regulated structures, while modular homes are built to local codes, permanently installed, and better suited for long-term value, financing, and storm resilience in Florida. Mobile vs Modular: What You Need to Know Up Front Both mobile and modular homes are built off-site, but that’s where the similarities end. In Florida, where zoning, weather, insurance, and resale …

If repairs or improvements to a home in a FEMA flood zone exceed 50% of the structure’s value, the entire building must meet current flood and building codes, often requiring elevation or full-code upgrades. Florida’s 50% Rule: What Homeowners Must Know Up Front The 50% Rule is one of the most misunderstood parts of Florida’s building regulations, and it can …

A beach house in Florida costs between $150 and $280 per square foot, depending on design, materials, and location. Total budgets range from $350K for modular builds to $1M+ for high-end custom homes with hurricane upgrades and coastal features. Florida Beach Home Costs: What to Know Before You Build Building a beach house in Florida feels like the ultimate goal, …