FAQ's

WHY BUY A NEW MANATEE HOME?

You get the home you want - exactly the way you want it, with none of the compromises you have to make with a used home

Use the lot you already own and apply your accrued equity to the cost

You don’t have a lot yet? We’ll find one for you, or you can choose from among the hundreds on the market

Your new home comes with a 10 year Bonded Builders warranty

Your maintenance and operating costs are lower

Nothing to fix, change or alter in anything structural or mechanical

Your new Manatee home will be more energy efficient than a used home

Your Manatee home is built to exceed the latest codes. It is designed to be much more resistant to storm damage than homes built as recently as 3 years ago

Mortgage interest and points are tax deductible

Real estate taxes are deductible

No state income tax in Florida
 

IS THIS THE BEST TIME TO BUILD?

This is a great time to build, and southwest Florida is the place to build. You won’t get a chance to build at these prices again for a long time. Construction costs are down, mortgage rates are still at historic lows and the potential for upward appreciation and accrued equity is greater than in a “bull market.”

The next boom is on its way. And speaking of booms, just think of the approximately 75 million baby boomers due to retire. A lot of them will be moving to Florida, and when they do, prices will go up again. It’s just that simple: supply and demand. Low supply + high demand = higher prices.


WHAT ARE THE TERMS?

A 10% deposit is required. Manatee will arrange for the best financing terms for you from our preferred lenders. Alternatively, you can choose to use your own lender.

DOES MANATEE GIVE ME A WARRANTY?

Of course. Beyond your manufacturer’s warranty on all appliances, Manatee gives you ------------- and a 10-year warranty on the structure and mechanical systems from Bonded Builders.  Bonded Builders has recognized Manatee as a preferred builder of quality and integrity, an honor bestowed on a handful of builders meeting Bonded Builders’ stringent requirements and standards.


HOW CAN I BE SURE THAT MY NEW HOME WILL NOT HAVE ANY DEFECTS?

We control the building process from start to finish. Our supervisors are responsible for quality control and compliance with building specifications and governmental ordinances. We keep you updated on the progress of the home, also. When your home is finished, we’ll walk through it with you to make sure everything is as it should be, and we’ll of course correct blemishes or problems before you take ownership.


DOES MANATEE BUILD “GREEN HOMES?”

Yes, we do. In fact, Manatee is a leading distributor and educational center for Green technology in southwest Florida. As we grow this important part of our business locally, we continue to spread the good news to statewide and national audiences. With our European roots, we have decades of hands-on experience in innovative technologies and state-of-the-art products. Manatee is committed to building homes that are economical and reduce demand on our fragile environment.  We share this technology with others in the hope of leaving a better world for our children. Manatee creates living space that is in harmony with nature.