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# Hidden Costs of New Construction Homes in Florida

Costs many buyers overlook: lot premiums, design upgrades, landscaping, window treatments, impact fees, CDDs, and closing surprises on Treasure Coast new builds.

Costs many buyers overlook: lot premiums, design upgrades, landscaping, window treatments, impact fees, CDDs, and closing surprises on Treasure Coast new builds. This guide is part of our Treasure Coast resource library for buyers and sellers around Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce.

## Why this matters

## What to expect on the Treasure Coast

Across Indian River and St. Lucie counties, the basics of Florida new construction are similar, modern building code, builder warranties, design-center options, and structured timelines. Pricing, taxes, and lifestyle vary by city. See our city pages for Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is this guide specific to one county?

This guide covers principles that apply across the Treasure Coast. For area details, see our city pages.

## Keep researching

- The Treasure Coast New Construction Buying Process: https://petekaterealestate.com/guides/new-construction-buying-process
- Property Taxes, Homestead and Portability: https://petekaterealestate.com/guides/property-taxes
- Homeowners Insurance in Florida: https://petekaterealestate.com/guides/insurance-florida-new-homes
- Flood Zones on the Treasure Coast: What Buyers Need to Know: https://petekaterealestate.com/guides/flood-zones
- Browse communities: https://petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods
- Home builders: https://petekaterealestate.com/new-construction/builders

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