by builderstdev | Apr 6, 2025
When it comes to building homes in Florida, Michael Vitale isn’t your average story. He wasn’t born into construction. He didn’t grow up swinging a hammer. He came from the Italian military and police force—then landed in Florida, fell in love, and said yes to a...
by builderstdev | Apr 5, 2025
Volume building isn’t just about stacking houses fast. It’s about staying lean, sharp, and structured. And Stephen Connor gets that—because he’s living it. In this episode of Builder Straight Talk, we sit down with Stephen Connor, co-owner of Stephen...
by builderstdev | Apr 4, 2025
Real estate development is never a straight line—and Ramin Bassam is living proof. From humble beginnings as a concrete subcontractor to developing high-end condominiums, and ultimately rising to become a premier general contractor trusted by some of Los...
by builderstdev | Apr 3, 2025
Building custom homes isn’t just Kyle Bobbitt’s business—it’s in his blood. A third-generation builder, Kyle learned the trade the hard way: carrying shingles, framing walls, and doing trim work under the guidance of his dad. But over time, he evolved the family...
by builderstdev | Apr 2, 2025
Jose Berlanga didn’t set out to become a big name in real estate development—but that’s exactly what happened. He started with a $7,500 lot and a small spec build, then scaled that single project into a high-volume inner-city operation producing over 200 homes a...