Journal

Things we will put our name on

The old blog was six posts of interchangeable new-construction copy. Three of them became our Merritt Island page. We rewrote the other three so a person could stand behind them.

New construction or resale in Brevard County: what the build year tells you

Two of every three Brevard houses were built before Florida's 2002 building code. What the build year changes when you choose new or resale.

Custom, semi-custom, spec or production: the four kinds of new home in Brevard

What each label means, how the tax roll splits Brevard's new houses among them, and five questions that show how much is yours to decide.

Buying a lot to build on in Brevard: what to know before you make an offer

Most empty lots in Brevard belong to individuals, and three of four lot sales in 2025 were in Palm Bay. What to check before you offer.

Closing costs on a new home in Florida, and how builder credits work at Gibraltar

The two Florida taxes on every mortgage, the rest of the closing sheet in plain words, and how FlexCash builder credits work.

Paying to build on your own lot in Brevard: construction loans and lot equity

Construction-to-perm, two loans or cash, land loans, and when the lot you already own can count toward the house.

What to expect when you build with Gibraltar

Learn how Gibraltar guides you through choosing a plan, following construction, and preparing for your final walkthrough.

What 'modern' means in a Melbourne house we will still like in ten years

A lasting home design begins with comfortable living spaces, practical storage, and finishes that suit your daily life.

Why Palm Bay keeps showing up in new-construction searches

Palm Bay is popular because there is land, and because a new house here can still pencil for a family that got priced off the beach.

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