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.

Punta Gorda – September 12, 2026 -- New Florida homeowners face a distinct challenge in their first five years: protecting a fresh investment from relentless heat, humidity, and salt air. A HelloNation feature featuring Home Building Expert Paul H Schaefer II of Sage Homes LLC lays out a maintenance guide for keeping coastal properties in peak condition.