{"id":11592,"date":"2020-02-04T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?p=11592"},"modified":"2020-02-04T20:11:46","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T01:11:46","slug":"building-a-house-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/building-a-house-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a House in Florida &#8211; Cost, Process, &#038; Incredible Style"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For many, building a house in Florida is a lifelong dream. From snowbirds to sand and surf lovers, Florida is the place to be. It&#8217;s the endless beaches, unique cuisine, relaxing retirement communities, and the sunshine&#8230; we can&#8217;t forget the sunshine. With all of these things at your doorstep, it&#8217;s no wonder why the dream of building a house in Florida is shared by so many!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Too excited to wait? Check out our full collection of <a aria-label=\"Florida House Plans (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/detailed-search\/results\/?page=1&amp;collection=95\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida House Plans<\/a>. You&#8217;re sure to find the perfect vacation, family, or retirement home plan that will make your Florida dream a reality!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">The Cost of Building a House in Florida <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best and most accurate way to get an estimated cost to build any home is by talking directly with a builder. This conversation should be done while looking over your new\/potential home&#8217;s blueprints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare for this important conversation, you may want to purchase a &#8220;study set&#8221; or &#8220;bid set&#8221;. These sets provide a nearly complete blueprint, emailed to you directly. This file is great for getting estimates from potential builders, because it can be sent to as many builders as you&#8217;d like! When you&#8217;re comfortable, upgrading to the full buildable blueprint is easy. Just pay the price difference and you&#8217;re ready to build &#8211; not a penny lost! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/House-Plan-7115-Front-Elevation-1024x569.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/House-Plan-7115-Front-Elevation-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"11952\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11952\" class=\"wp-image-11952\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><a aria-label=\"House Plan 7115 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/7115\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Plan 7115<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/House-Plan-7115-Living-Room.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/House-Plan-7115-Living-Room.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"11953\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11953\" class=\"wp-image-11953\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">3,754 Square Foot, 4 Bed, 4.2 Bath Home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t quite settled on a home plan yet, <a aria-label=\"DFDHousePlans.com (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\" target=\"_blank\">DFDHousePlans.com<\/a> offers a useful <a aria-label=\"cost estimation tool (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/cost-estimator\/\" target=\"_blank\">cost estimation tool<\/a> from each plan page. This estimation tool uses square footage, your zip code, and the U.S. census to determine an estimated cost to build. While using this tool, you&#8217;ll be able to change the foundation type or modify the home&#8217;s square footage to get an even more accurate estimate! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this <a aria-label=\"cost estimation demo (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/cost-estimator\/demo\/\" target=\"_blank\">cost estimation demo<\/a> to get a better idea of what it can do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1946-Front-Elevation.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1946-Front-Elevation.jpg\" alt=\"Building a House in Florida\" data-id=\"11537\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1946-Front-Elevation.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/one-story-home-plans\/house-plan-1946-front-elevation-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-11537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1946-Front-Elevation.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1946-Front-Elevation-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1946-Front-Elevation-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><a aria-label=\"House Plan 1946 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/1946\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Plan 1946<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1946-Front-Entry.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1946-Front-Entry.jpg\" alt=\"Building a House in Florida\" data-id=\"11538\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1946-Front-Entry.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/one-story-home-plans\/house-plan-1946-front-entry\/\" class=\"wp-image-11538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1946-Front-Entry.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1946-Front-Entry-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1946-Front-Entry-768x419.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">2,413 Square Foot, 3 Bed, 2.1 Bath Home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also speak to a local builder without a blueprint. Simply ask what the average cost, per square foot, is to build a home in your area. Remember to ask if they include non-heated square footage in their estimated numbers. Features like garage space and outdoor living spaces can have a huge impact on the cost to build a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Airial-View.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Airial-View-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Building a House in Florida\" data-id=\"11596\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Airial-View.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11596\" class=\"wp-image-11596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Airial-View-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Airial-View-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Airial-View-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Airial-View.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><a aria-label=\"House Plan 7536 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/7536\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Plan 7536<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Bathroom.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"Building a House in Florda\" data-id=\"11597\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Bathroom.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11597\" class=\"wp-image-11597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Bathroom.jpg 899w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Bathroom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-7536-Bathroom-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">4,665 Square Foot, 4 Bed, 4.1 Bath Home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">The Process &#8211; How to Build a Home in Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each state, county, and city has a list of specific rules to follow when building a new home. It is incredibly important to be aware of these rules and codes before you build, and especially in Florida, where codes are very strict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Finding Land<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Step one to building any new home is finding that perfect piece of land. This step can be challenging for many reasons, but this is especially true when building on Florida&#8217;s southern coast. According to Paul Owners from Southern Florida&#8217;s <a aria-label=\"SunSentinal (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/real-estate\/fl-bz-toughest-places-to-build-20170802-story.html\" target=\"_blank\">SunSentinal<\/a>, &#8220;a shortage of lots is by far the biggest problem.&#8221; In other words, finding your perfect piece of paradise may take longer and be more difficult than you anticipate. But stick with it and complete this first step and you&#8217;ll be well on your way to your dream home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-9625-Front-Elevation.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-9625-Front-Elevation.jpg\" alt=\"Building a House in Florida\" data-id=\"11598\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-9625-Front-Elevation.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11598\" class=\"wp-image-11598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-9625-Front-Elevation.jpg 526w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-9625-Front-Elevation-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><a aria-label=\"House Plan 9625 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/9625\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Plan 9625<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-9625-Kitchen-to-Dining-Area.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-9625-Kitchen-to-Dining-Area.jpg\" alt=\"Building a House in Florida\" data-id=\"11599\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-9625-Kitchen-to-Dining-Area.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11599\" class=\"wp-image-11599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-9625-Kitchen-to-Dining-Area.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-9625-Kitchen-to-Dining-Area-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">2,848 Square Foot, 3 Bed, 2.1 Bath Home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Choose a Home Plan!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Step two when building a home is our favorite here at Direct from the Designers. Start by browsing our collection of <a aria-label=\"Top Selling House Plans (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/detailed-search\/results\/?page=1&amp;collection=138\" target=\"_blank\">Top Selling House Plans<\/a>, or create a comprehensive advanced search to find EXACTLY what you&#8217;re looking for. Better yet, get help from a real person in real time! Our home plan specialists are available to talk by phone at 877-895-5299 or on <a aria-label=\"LiveChat (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.livechatinc.com\/licence\/1072821\/v2\/open_chat.cgi?groups=2\" target=\"_blank\">LiveChat<\/a> throughout the day and evening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct from the Designers prides itself on having an extensive and varied collection of home plans &#8211; over 6,000 to choose from! Because we value your time, we&#8217;ve created a variety of collections based on <a aria-label=\"Architectural Styles (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/architectural-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\">Architectural Styles<\/a>. Similarly, our team created <a aria-label=\"Our House Plan Collections (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/house-plan-collections\/\" target=\"_blank\">Our House Plan Collections<\/a> to sort homes that suit a wide array of needs and lifestyles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more on this fun and exciting step toward building your home, read our helpful article, &#8220;<a aria-label=\"How to Choose the Right House Plan (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-house-plans-for-your-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Choose the Right House Plan<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/House-Plan-4382-Front-Elevation.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/House-Plan-4382-Front-Elevation.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"11948\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11948\" class=\"wp-image-11948\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><a aria-label=\"House Plan 4382 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/4382\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Plan 4382<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/House-Plan-4382-Interior.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/House-Plan-4382-Interior.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"11949\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11949\" class=\"wp-image-11949\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">1,350 Square Foot, 3 Bed, 3.0 Bath Home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Connecting with a Builder<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The search for the proper builder takes time, thoughtfulness, and probably a few phone calls. Finding the right builder for your home is incredibly important, because it sets the tone for your project! It is important to remember that not all builders, even great builders, are created equal. Each contractor typically has size and style of home that they build, so take the time to ask. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a aria-label=\"Preferred Builders (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/builders\/\" target=\"_blank\">Preferred Builders<\/a> list and <a aria-label=\"Houzz's local professional finder (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/professionals\/home-builders-pfbr0-bo~t_11823\" target=\"_blank\">Houzz&#8217;s local professional finder<\/a> are perfect places to start your builder search! Try searching by location, size, and price to see who you find. Never be afraid to speak with multiple builders about estimates, local codes, expectations, or even your specific blueprint. You will not regret taking the time to think through this step carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1163.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1163.jpg\" alt=\"Building a House in Florida\" data-id=\"11601\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1163.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11601\" class=\"wp-image-11601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1163.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1163-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><a aria-label=\"House Plan 1163 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/1163\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Plan 1163<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1163-Living-and-Staircase.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1163-Living-and-Staircase.jpg\" alt=\"Building a House in Florida\" data-id=\"11600\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1163-Living-and-Staircase.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11600\" class=\"wp-image-11600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1163-Living-and-Staircase.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/House-Plan-1163-Living-and-Staircase-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">1,775 Square Foot, 3 Bed, 2.2 Bath Home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your builder will guide you through the rest of the building process, but here are a few key things to keep in mind going forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep in Mind&#8230;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stay budget conscious: The products with the largest price tags aren&#8217;t always your best or only option. Do your research. Read up on the products, supplies, and finishes available before purchasing.<\/li><li>Engineering: The state of Florida requires all blueprints to be examined, modified, and stamped by a local engineer. This can be a bit costly, but it ensures your home is prepared to face the extreme weather and geological challenges the state is known for. <\/li><li>Relax: Take a deep breath and try to take in the beauty around you. You&#8217;re not just building a house &#8211; you&#8217;re building a home!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Loving That Florida Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/7383\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"House Plan 7383 (opens in a new tab)\">House Plan 7383<\/a>: A Customer Inspired Home <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/northridge-7383\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/images\/plans\/HDS\/bulk\/7383\/4093-Direct-front-option-final_03.jpg\" alt=\"House Plan 7383 - Building a House in Florida\" width=\"850\" height=\"460\"\/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/7383\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"House Plan 7383 (opens in a new tab)\">House Plan 7383<\/a><br>2,766 Square Foot, 4 Bed, 3.0 Bath Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly redesigned House Plan 7383 is a great example of what&#8217;s popular in Florida &#8211; a <a aria-label=\"Southern Style (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plans\/southern_house_plans\/\" target=\"_blank\">Southern<\/a> mix of sunny <a aria-label=\"Mediterranean (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plans\/mediterranean_house_plans\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mediterranean<\/a> and classic <a aria-label=\"European (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plans\/european_house_plans\/\" target=\"_blank\">European<\/a> charm. This home is one of the newest additions to our ever-growing collection of customer-inspired home plans. See more at <a aria-label=\"Customer Preferred House Plans (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plans\/customer-preferred-house-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\">Customer Preferred House Plans<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By marrying traditional spaces with the needs of a modern family, this mid-sized floor plan has been made truly unique and incredibly functional. The open-concept kitchen and family room are wonderful for entertaining family and close friends, while the dining room and living room create an air of sophistication for your more formal gatherings. 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