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New Year, New Home: The Advantages of Winter Home Buying in Sebastian and Vero Beach

As the holiday season approaches and the year draws to a close, the idea of starting the new year fresh and invigorated is on many people’s minds. For those considering a significant change, such as a new home, the winter season can be an ideal time to make that transition...

Bonus Room becomes an Art Studio in your Florida home.

The Versatility of Bonus Rooms: From Home Offices to Home Theaters

In home design, bonus rooms have emerged as versatile spaces catering to homeowners’ diverse needs and lifestyles. No longer confined to being a spare bedroom or storage area, these rooms have become dynamic hubs of creativity and functionality. Let’s explore the boundless possibilities that bonus rooms offer, transforming them from...

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Buying New vs. Resale: Why New Construction Homes in Sebastian, Florida, Are Worth It

Deciding between a new construction home and a resale property can be one of the most critical choices a homebuyer faces. When it comes to the charming coastal town of Sebastian, Florida, the decision becomes even more exciting. Let’s explore why new construction homes in Sebastian are often the worthiest...

Unlocking the Potential: The Beauty of Optional 3 Car Garages in Our Floorplans

When it comes to designing your dream home, it’s all about the details. One detail that can make a significant difference in your daily life is the option for a 3rd car garage. At Passage Island Construction, we understand that every family’s needs are unique, which is why some of...

Breezy and Beautiful: Why We Name Our Models After Palm Trees

At Passage Island Construction, there’s more to our home models than meets the eye. Beyond the bricks and beams, there’s a story, a connection to the coastal beauty surrounding us. You might have noticed that our models are named after palm trees, and this tradition has a delightful reason. Let’s...

Energy-Saving Tips for Windows

Windows offer more than just your view of the world; they also let sunlight flood into your home to lighten your day. You may get more than you hoped for in Florida, as sunlight penetrating windows can really heat things by admitting solar radiant heat. Fortunately, there are ways to

The Best New Home Features for Pets

The Best New Home Features for Pets   A recent survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association found that 67 % of U.S. households have a pet. Those households consider their pets to be part of the family. Taking note of this trend, custom home builders have begun to

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Pet-Friendly Home Designs

Most pet owners will agree, their furry friends are considered part of the family, and it’s no wonder! Pets can provide so much love, affection, and comfort, enriching the lives of their owners. So, it doesn’t come as a surprise that many pet owners consider the needs of their pets

The Pros and Cons of 5 Most Popular Flooring Options

Choosing the flooring for your new home affects all aspects of the process: budget, upkeep, resale value, and much more. Let’s take a dive into five common types of flooring, and analyze why we would choose one over another. We promise – it’ll be more exciting than it seems at

Reality vs HGTV

We love HGTV just as much as anyone else, and as far television goes, it’s good when a show depicts the home building side of the project. It’s also not uncommon for people to make decisions based on what they see from HGTV. That’s not a bad thing. In fact,

The Ultimate Guide to Hardwood Floors

Everyone loves hardwood. Yet when many people see how much it costs and how hard it is to maintain, they become dissuaded. But how much of the hype is true – and is it really that hard to keep looking new? Before you decide on hardwood, let’s get the details

Choosing the Right Vero Beach, Florida Home Builder for You

Choosing a home builder in South Florida may seem like a difficult task… scratch that. Choosing the RIGHT home builder in South Florida may seem like a difficult task. And rightly so. There are many considerations to keep in mind. The relationship between you and your home builder may be

The Advantages of New Home Construction in Vero Beach, Florida

Why build in Vero Beach? Homeowners and investors looking to break-ground and build their new-construction home in Vero Beach, Florida, choose an area with culture, beautiful beaches and a quality of life that has been deemed not only of the more desired areas of the state, but also one of

2020 Hurricane Code Update for New Home Construction

Last hurricane season, the Executive Director of the Florida Building Commission (FBC), Thomas Campbell summarized the tentative changes approved to the building code before the Senate Community Affairs Committee.  Mr. Campbell stated “Rooftop wooden decks may offer the perfect getaway space for homeowners, but they need to be built to

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4 Factors That Influence the Time it Takes to Build a Custom Home

Owning a custom home that is unique to you and for your family is a feeling you can’t get anywhere else. Every detail of the home down to the customizable floor plan, to the number of cabinets and color of the countertops can be chosen by you. As amazing as