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What Happens When You Bring Your Own Architect's Plans to Pantelleria

Building a Lakeshore Second Home in New Buffalo, Bridgman or Sawyer: Site, Season and Setback Realities

Building new on a Southwest Michigan lakeshore lot means grade, wetland setbacks and lake-effect season all shape the plan before design even starts. Here's what Pantelleria Construction walks every lakeshore client through first.

Open-Concept vs. Defined Rooms in a Southwest Michigan Custom Home

How Southwest Michigan homeowners are balancing open-concept living with defined rooms in a new custom home, and why Michigan winters matter.

Michigan Frost Depth and Foundation Requirements: Why Berrien County Footings Go Deeper Than Homeowners Expect

Michigan code sets a 42-inch minimum frost depth for footings, but soil, drainage and sun exposure mean the right depth for a Berrien County lot can go deeper. Here's what that means for your custom home timeline and budget.