Guides
New Home Buyer Guides for Southwest Florida
Plain-English guides for buyers and agents looking at new construction in North Port, Port Charlotte and the rest of Sarasota and Charlotte Counties.
Buying Basics
New Build vs. Resale in SW Florida
Roofs, insurance, building code, warranty and costs compared for North Port and Port Charlotte buyers.
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Buying New Construction in North Port, FL
A step-by-step guide to buying a new construction home in North Port: lots, building codes, flood zones, insurance, financing, closing and warranty.
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Moving to North Port from Chicago
Taxes, weather, hurricanes, flood zones, insurance and buying a new North Port home from out of state, for Chicago relocators.
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Hurricane Building Code & New Homes in SW Florida
What Florida’s hurricane building code means for a new home in North Port or Port Charlotte: wind design, roofs, windows, flood zones and insurance.
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