by Tom Cristello | Sep 3, 2026 | Builder Tips, Buyer Guides
By SunLife Homes. Reviewed October 2026. Short answer: In mapped high-wind areas, the Florida Building Code requires glass openings to be protected, with impact-resistant windows and doors or approved shutters, and Florida law directs insurers to offer credits for...
by Tom Cristello | Aug 14, 2026 | Builder Tips, Buyer Guides
By SunLife Homes. Reviewed October 2026. Short answer: Start with your budget and your financing, then choose a homesite, check its flood zone, pick a floor plan, and sign a contract. SunLife builds in Cape Coral and Port Charlotte, mostly on lots it owns, and can...
by Tom Cristello | Aug 6, 2026 | Builder Tips, Buyer Guides
By SunLife Homes. Reviewed October 2026. Short answer: Verify the license on the state’s DBPR website, then compare what is included, how many inspections each home gets, how long the build takes, and what the track record is, and get every answer in writing....
by Tom Cristello | Jul 1, 2026 | Builder Tips, Buyer Guides
By SunLife Homes. Reviewed October 2026. Short answer: SunLife’s website reports an average of 99 days from contract to keys, and HousingWire reported cycle times of roughly 95 days. Nationally, homes built for sale averaged 7.6 months from permit to completion...
by Tom Cristello | Jun 26, 2026 | Builder Tips, Buyer Guides
By SunLife Homes. Reviewed October 2026. Short answer: SunLife’s website says every home goes through 27 inspections, and HousingWire reported that SunLife competes through upgraded standard features, including quartz countertops, impact windows, larger...
by Tom Cristello | Jun 2, 2026 | Builder Tips, Lifestyle and SunLife
A flex room is a space designed to serve more than one purpose as your needs change. It might function as a home office today, a guest room later, or an exercise, hobby, or entertainment space in the future. When shopping for a home, buyers often focus on what they...
