Punta Gorda – October 29, 2026 -- Florida buyers weighing a custom build against a production home get a clear argument for going custom in a new HelloNation feature: lower insurance and energy costs, plus stronger resale value. The article draws on insights from Paul H Schaefer II, a home building expert at Sage Homes LLC in Punta Gorda, and focuses on Punta Gorda and Charlotte County.