ICI Homes for Hope Raises $210,000 for Local Charities in Greater Gainesville

ICI Homes proudly announces the successful sale of the ICI Homes for Hope house, generating an incredible $210,000 to benefit four impactful local charities. This achievement highlights the power of community, generosity, and a shared commitment to making a lasting difference in the Greater Gainesville region. Located in the sought-after …

ICI Homes Rocks the 2021 Laurel Awards

The 2021 Laurel Awards banquet was “Rock of Ages” themed, and we are happy to report that we ROCKED this year’s event, claiming 20 individual awards. Our 2021 achievements including Gold Awards honoring our homes, and Million Dollar Circle Awards honoring our hard working sales associates. Each year, the Northeast …

Community Spotlight with Mona Bugdal at Oakmont

ICI Homes sales associate Mona Bugdal is an Oakmont original — in the best sense of the word! A local real estate veteran, Mona remembers Gainesville’s premier master-planned community when it was still on the drawing board. In fact, she remembers using her car as a sales office, and homesites …

Must-Have Design Feature: Outdoor Living Space

Must-Have Design Features More Important Than Ever

Home offices. Outdoor living spaces. Smart homes. These design features are perennially popular among buyers of new custom Florida homes, and our recent global health crisis has magnified their appeal. Spending more time than usual in our current homes means figuring out what we really need in our future homes. If …

Pantone Color of the Year 2020, ‘Classic Blue,’ A Florida Natural

Each December, the Pantone Color Institute selects a color that reflects current design, lifestyle, as well as other cultural barometers. This is known as the Pantone Color of the Year. It can be very influential in the design world! The 2020 selection is “Classic Blue,” and here’s the story behind …

The Cameron at Amelia National - 2021 Parade of Homes Award WInner

How to Enjoy Your Florida Sunroom

If regional real-estate terminology isn’t your area of expertise, don’t be flummoxed by some of the descriptions you hear when shopping for a new custom Florida home. “Lanai” is one. It’s Hawaiian in origin, but basically means covered outdoor living space in a tropical environment. Think patios and porches. Another …

UF, ERAU Rank in Best Public Universities

Good news Central Florida home buyers, especially if you have college-age kids. Recently, two major Florida schools ranked in the lists of best public universities. These schools are close to ICI Homes communities throughout the state of Florida. We’re talking about the University of Florida in Gainesville, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical …

Pssst! We Build In 3 Of The Best Places To Move

Are you ready to get out of the cold and finally make the move to Florida? If so, we’ve got some good news for you. The Sunshine State is home to several of the statistically rated “best places to move.” Actually, it’s been a top North American destination since the …

More Buyers Starting Their Home Search Online (And Why You Should too)

If you’re in the market for a new home, tune up that tablet or computer touchpad. A recent poll from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors confirmed that 70 percent of Pennsylvania home buyers under age 50 now launch their new-home search online. Shocker? It shouldn’t be, and it’s likely not a …

Oakmont Residents Club Making Progress

Progress is coming along quickly at the $6 million Oakmont Residents Club in Gainesville.

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