The builders

Five builders, one community: how they actually compare

Five builders sell new homes in SeaFlower:

M/I Homes (townhomes and twin villas from $399,999), Pulte Homes (single-family from $404,990), David Weekley Homes (Bungalow homes from the $500s and Classic homes from the $600s), Cardel Homes (Cottage and Classic homes from the $500s) and Issa Homes (estate homes from $1,250,000 excluding homesite premium). Together they offer more than 60 floor plans from 1,486 to about 3,800 square feet. Verified September 3, 2026.

Updated September 3, 2026Two of these five builders I worked for directly.

Independent buyer’s guide, not the developer’s or any builder’s site. Figures are as published on the dates noted and must be verified with the builder. Developer’s official site.

Builder	Tier	Product	Lots	Sq ft	Beds	Starting price (as phrased)
M/I Homes	Entry	Townhomes (Row Homes) and twin villas (Village Homes)	Attached, Phase N1	1,486–2,406	2–3	Priced from $399,999
Pulte Homes	Entry to mid	Single-family in the Scenic, Veranda and Distinctive series	42' to 50'	1,405–2,369+	2–5	From $404,990
David Weekley Homes	Mid	Bungalow Homes (rear-load) and Classic Homes	45' and 60'	1,615–3,777	2–5	From the $500s (Bungalow) and the $600s (Classic)
Cardel Homes	Upper	Cottage and Classic single-family, natural gas, ADU options	50' and 60'	1,909–3,122	3–5	From the $500s
Issa Homes	Estate	Estate homes on lakefront lots	80'	2,905–3,474+	3–5	From $1,250,000, excluding homesite premium

Prices as published by each builder on September 3, 2026. Exclude lot premiums and options. Click a builder for plans, quick move-ins, incentives and watch-outs.

Entry tier · Attached, Phase N1

M/I Homes

Townhomes (Row Homes) and twin villas (Village Homes). 1,486–2,406 sq ft, 2–3 bedrooms.

Priced from $399,999

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Entry to mid tier · 42' to 50'

Pulte Homes

Single-family in the Scenic, Veranda and Distinctive series. 1,405–2,369+ sq ft, 2–5 bedrooms.

From $404,990

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Mid tier · 45' and 60'

David Weekley Homes

Bungalow Homes (rear-load) and Classic Homes. 1,615–3,777 sq ft, 2–5 bedrooms.

From the $500s (Bungalow) and the $600s (Classic)

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Upper tier · 50' and 60'

Cardel Homes

Cottage and Classic single-family, natural gas, ADU options. 1,909–3,122 sq ft, 3–5 bedrooms.

From the $500s

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Estate tier · 80'

Issa Homes

Estate homes on lakefront lots. 2,905–3,474+ sq ft, 3–5 bedrooms.

From $1,250,000, excluding homesite premium

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How I would choose

Start with the monthly number, not the base price. Lot phase changes the CDD, product type changes the HOA, and lender tie-ins change the rate. Two homes with the same sticker can differ by $300 a month. The costs page has the math.
Pick the lot type before the builder. Rear-load 42' and 45' lots put porches on the street and driveways in the alley. 50' and 60' lots give you a yard and a front garage option. 80' lots are lakefront and semi-custom. The lot decides which two or three builders you are really choosing between.
Decide whether time or price matters more. Quick move-ins close in 30 to 120 days and carry the biggest discounts and rate buydowns. To-be-built homes get you the lot and the finishes you want, at base price plus options, six to fourteen months out.
Ask what the builder is proud of. Weekley talks warranty and energy testing. Cardel talks design and the garage suite. Pulte talks price and process. M/I talks inventory and the lock-and-leave HOA. Issa talks the lake. They are all right about themselves.
Negotiate the things that are actually negotiable. Closing-cost credits through the affiliated lender, design-center credits, lot premiums on slower-moving lots, structural option pricing, and appraisal-gap language. Base price moves least, and moves last.

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FAQ

Builder questions, answered

Which SeaFlower builder is the least expensive?

M/I Homes, with townhomes and twin villas priced from $399,999, followed closely by Pulte's Scenic series from $404,990. Both are attached or compact detached products; the least expensive detached single-family homes are Pulte's.

Which builder has the most expensive homes?

Issa Homes. Its estate homes on 80-foot lakefront lots start from $1,250,000 excluding the homesite premium, and its quick move-in homes were listed above $1.5 million in September 2026.

Who builds townhomes and villas in SeaFlower?

Only M/I Homes. Its Row Homes are townhomes and its Village Homes are twin villas, together 158 units in Phase N1. Every other builder builds detached single-family homes.

Which builders offer an ADU or garage apartment?

Cardel offers garage suites on many plans, Pulte's Front Porch series includes an ADU version of the Mabel II, and Issa offers garage-apartment versions of two plans. David Weekley's ADU availability at SeaFlower is not published. Every single-family lot in SeaFlower is zoned to allow one.

Can I use my own agent with every builder?

Yes. All five builders cooperate with buyer's agents and the builder pays the commission. The catch is registration: most builders require the agent to accompany you or register you before your first visit. Call me before you tour and it is handled.

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