Buying your Florida home? Buying a new home can be tricky but we offer tips, tricks and advice for those seeking a new home in the sunny state of Florida. And when you’re ready, consider using ICI Homes as your builder in any of our fine communities or on your own lot.
If you’re a homeowner, you likely remember the closing process that transferred your new home from the builder and/or mortgage lender to you. You probably also remember the closing costs. They’re sizable, and planning ahead makes paying them a much smoother experience The same goes for the ongoing costs of …
Homebuyers who decide to have their new custom Florida home built from scratch know the process won’t be like waving a magic wand. But they do know the end result will be a new home that reflects their lifestyle and design preferences. That’s well worth the wait. And waiting is …
Homeowners in most master-planned communities usually pay one or both of these common types of residential fees in addition to monthly mortgage payments and living expenses. It’s a good idea to know about them before you begin the search for your new custom Florida home. You can set your purchase …
There are some distinctions between a custom home vs production home that are helpful to know, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer or someone just beginning the research process to purchase a new home. The first thing to know is that the difference between a custom home vs production home …
When you choose a new custom Florida home, its features should enhance how you and your family enjoy your home. Have you always wanted that built-in gas grill out back? Go for it. How about a third garage to house bicycles, sports equipment or a home workshop? The choice is …
It’s always a good idea to ask this question no matter how experienced you are as a homebuyer. Down payments are an important part of the mortgage purchase process, and it never hurts to have it clarified, especially for first-time buyers. Most of us buy our homes via mortgages. Mortgage …
“Is buying or building a new custom Florida home a better financial choice than buying a resale home and renovating it?” Doing your homework gives you an edge in any residential real estate market, and nowhere is knowledge more vital than when buyers ask this classic question. It’s a common …
Florida has long been one of the world’s top destinations for folks planning vacations, retirements, and relocations. And now, according to the financial technology company SmartAsset, that relocation group includes younger, wealthier work professionals. The Florida Realtors organization recently noted a SmartAsset study which utilized 2021 Internal Revenue Service data. …
Call it Murphy’s Law, but it’s not unusual to encounter a few blips while you search for that perfect new custom Florida home. Today’s residential real estate market can be complicated for folks with timelines, deadlines, and budgets who may be juggling new jobs, an impending out-of-state move, or have …
One of the most fun aspects of building a new custom Florida home is the pre-construction trip to the ICI Homes Design Center. Learning how to customize your new home is a fun and engaging process. One of our talented design consultants will guide you through your selections of interior …