By Tim Calderala Trends are a natural part of design — but they shouldn’t drive every decision you make when building a custom home. At Apex Homes Florida, our role is to help clients understand the difference between features that are popular right now  and features that will continue to serve them well for years to come. Here’s what we’re seeing as we head into 2026. What’s "IN" for 2026: Purpose-Driven, Flexible Floor Plans Homes are being designed around real li

By Tim Calderala One of the most common questions I hear is, “Should we buy an existing home or build new?” For many of our clients, the decision to build a custom home comes down to one thing: intention . At Apex Homes Florida, building new allows us to design homes that are thoughtful, efficient, and truly personal — without compromise. 1. A Home Designed Around Your Lifestyle When you build new, every space is created with purpose. From room placement and ce

By Tim Calderala As the year comes to a close, I believe it’s important to slow down long enough to reflect — not just on what we accomplished, but on how  we did it and who  we did it with. At Apex Homes Florida, every home we design and build represents more than a project. It represents trust. It represents collaboration. And it represents a shared commitment to doing things the right way. Grateful for the Past Year This year brought opportunities to work wi

When you’re building a custom home, experience isn’t about how long someone’s been in business — it’s about what they’ve learned, refined, and applied over time. At Apex Homes Florida, our experience building custom homes shapes everything we do. It informs how we plan, how we guide our clients, how we manage construction, and how we deliver finished homes we’re proud to stand behind. Experience Creates Better Decisions Early The biggest value experience brings is knowin