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The Fitzgerald Custom Homes blog is designed to inspire and inform you throughout your home-building journey. From expert tips to design ideas, we’re here to help you craft a home that reflects your unique vision and lifestyle.

End-of-Summer Home Maintenance: Preparing Your Home for Fall
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End-of-Summer Home Maintenance: Preparing Your Home for Fall

As summer winds down, it’s the perfect time to tackle small maintenance tasks that protect your home, boost comfort, and prepare you for the seasons ahead. This checklist covers everything you need to reset and get ready for fall.

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How Long Should It Take to Build a Custom Home on Cape Cod?
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How Long Should It Take to Build a Custom Home on Cape Cod?

If you’re thinking about building a new home on Cape Cod, timeline is right up there with budget on the list of important questions—and rightfully so. It’s a great question, and like pricing, the answer depends on several variables…

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The Best Time to Build or Renovate Your Home on Cape Cod
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The Best Time to Build or Renovate Your Home on Cape Cod

The Cape’s beauty comes with some unique challenges—seasonal weather shifts, tourist traffic, and contractor availability all impact how smoothly your project will run. With Fitzgerald Homes’ local expertise, you can navigate these factors and plan your renovation or new build smartly and efficiently.

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Your Project Roadmap: The Pre-Construction Meeting
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Your Project Roadmap: The Pre-Construction Meeting

At Fitzgerald Custom Homes, great projects start with great communication. The pre-construction meeting isn’t just a formality—it’s a critical step in ensuring your project stays on track, avoids unnecessary surprises, and delivers the results you signed up for. Learn what you can expect out of your pre-construction meeting with our team…

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Navigating the Permitting Process for Your Cape Cod Custom Home
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Navigating the Permitting Process for Your Cape Cod Custom Home

Building or remodeling on Cape Cod is an exciting journey, but permitting can be daunting and confusing. Do you need a permit? Where do you start? How long will it take?

At Fitzgerald Custom Homes, we’ve been through this process countless times, and we’re here to make it as straightforward as possible. Since permitting plays a major role in your project’s timeline, we’ve put together a few notes to help you understand what to expect along the way.

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