Capitol Building & Construction Co.

Kate is a native Floridian and is proud to call Englewood home. As Vice President and co-owner of Capitol Homes, Kate remains active behind the scenes to ensure that every Capitol home build exceeds the expectations of its owner.

As an experienced real estate professional and member of the Englewood Area Board of Realtors (EABOR), Kate maintains a deep and updated understanding of the local marketplace, which she utilizes to keep her sales team apprised of important details like which upgrades are the most cost-effective, projected utility costs for particular locations, and much more.

Kate also maintains a comprehensive knowledge of local building requirements and coordinates all required permitting, inspections and other mandatory steps in the process.

If there is a warranty claim after construction is complete, Kate springs into action to make sure someone is immediately deployed to correct the issue. She works quickly to ensure that our homeowners can continue to enjoy their Capitol Home for decades to come.

A dedication to detail, customer satisfaction, and first-rate quality home building are the foundation of Capitol Building and Construction. As the president of Capitol Building, Scott Knapp personally visits each jobsite routinely to ensure every project is running smoothly and on schedule. As a Certified General Contractor (CGC), Scott holds the highest attainable construction license in the state of Florida and can oversee both commercial and residential projects. Having performed residential and commercial projects throughout the state has helped Scott fine tune the scheduling and budgeting aspects of projects, guaranteeing happy customers at the time their project is completed.

Born in Lexington, KY and raised in Englewood, FL since the age of two years old, Scott has had the pleasure of growing up in paradise. After attending the University of North Florida's Building and Construction program, Scott knew he always wanted to return to Englewood with his wife Kate to start a family and be closer to his parents, who have a local medical practice. Scott and Kate have two young children, and as a lover of the outdoors, Scott enjoys fishing, golfing and riding motorcycles in his free time.

As vice president of Capitol Building, Kate Knapp works with clients during the building process, answering questions and keeping homeowners up to date on the progress of their home. Kate is also a licensed real estate sales associate, and can assist clients in purchasing land, or in the sale of a current home.

Deb Bean-Guinto, or DBG, has worked alongside builders, designers and architects as a new construction real estate professional in southwest Florida for more than 20 years. Growing up near Pittsburgh and living in many areas around the United States including California, New York, Maryland and Virginia before becoming a full-time Floridian in 2002, Deb has always had a gift for helping others discover the living space that perfectly accommodates their needs and personalities.

As a former head designer for a well-known local custom home builder, Deb transitioned to real estate sales with a special focus on new construction and relocation, recognizing that custom-built, in many cases, is the best way to give someone exactly what they want and need in a home. She has worked in nearly every type of real estate situation and is passionate about guiding home buyers through the process of finding their community, choosing a home model that fits their needs, and discovering their customization options.

As a part-time Floridian for more than 25 years, Debi Du Bois has watched Florida develop into the destination it is today. As a transplanted Ohioan and a full-time Floridian since 2013, Debi has developed a passion to share the paradise with others and to help them discover the home of their dreams in their ideal neighborhood – one that will fit their lifestyle, meet their needs and enable them to truly feel like they are home.

As someone who believes wholeheartedly that it’s crucial for a real estate agent to be flexible enough to help with every aspect of the home buying process, Debi strives to provide this type of service to every one of her clients. When Capitol Homes constructed Debi’s own custom home, she discovered that the Capitol team embodied her own standards of quality and service. Now, she’s a part of that very same team, guiding home buyers through the process of obtaining exactly what they are looking for in their new home.

Specializing in helping home buyers on their relocation journey, Denise Juergens’ understanding of how complicated relocating can be comes from personal experience. Having her own relocation experience inspired her to strive to be an ally to her clients to ensure they have a home buying experience that is as stress-free as possible. To facilitate that, she developed a time-tested process that involves connecting on a personal level, active listening and gaining clear insights into what her clients want, need and expect from their new home.

Originally from Atlanta, Denise fell in love with the Florida lifestyle in her early teens when she moved here with her family. When she discovered Englewood in the early 2000s, she knew she was destined to live and work here, and with a background in sales, it seemed like the logical next step to move into real estate, where she could help facilitate a smooth transition for other transplanted Floridians seeking their forever home.