by Tom Cristello | Sep 15, 2026 | Buyer Guides, Lifestyle and SunLife
By SunLife Homes. Reviewed October 2026. Short answer: Every new residential pool in Florida must have at least one approved safety feature under Chapter 515, such as a barrier, safety cover, exit alarms, self-latching doors, or a pool alarm. On SunLife’s Sunset...
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 28, 2026 | Buyer Guides, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte
By SunLife Homes. Reviewed October 2026. This is general information, not tax advice. Confirm details with your county property appraiser. Short answer: Florida lets you reduce your primary home’s taxable value by up to $50,000 and limits how fast its assessed...
by Tom Cristello | Aug 19, 2026 | Buyer Guides, Market updates, Port Charlotte
By SunLife Homes. Reviewed October 2026. Short answer: Port Charlotte, in Charlotte County, currently favors buyers. Zillow reports a typical home value of $267,905 in May 2026, down 9.0 percent from a year earlier, and about 54 days to reach pending. SunLife is now...
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....
