Warp-speed societal and cultural changes during the past two decades have changed way most working-age adults view their careers and retirement planning. For instance, most of us will continue working part-time or full-time past the age when our own parents retired. That’s partly due to financial and business changes, but …
Building a new custom Florida home? We at ICI Homes hope you’ll include outdoor living space so you can enjoy the Sunshine State’s great weather year-round. Outdoor spaces are natural playgrounds, whether it’s a cookout or impromptu social gathering, and there are few nicer ways to observe a sunset than …
You’re house hunting with us and know you want a new custom Florida home with all the latest features, construction materials and techniques. Do you also want a gate? It’s a good question to ask. Some of you will and some of you won’t, but you should know that gated …
Searching for or building a new custom Florida home requires a massive amount of preparation. There’s so much you have to know, and so much you probably don’t know, that all the websites and handouts and conversations with builders and real estate agents eventually run the risk of coalescing into …
“Walking the dog” has new meaning in today’s 21st-century, master-planned communities. Opening the back door just so Fido can work off energy and do his or her business at a safe distance, no longer is the norm. Although it’s definitely the default option if you’re stuck inside watching the kids, …
It’s no secret that buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. It may also become one of the busiest times in your life as well. In this busy, modern world many of us shop online for goods and services, such as groceries …
St. Augustine. It’s one of the oldest places in the United States and one of the most heavily visited. We at ICI Homes promise it’s worth it. The Ancient City is less than 50 miles south of Jacksonville and under 100 miles north of Daytona Beach. That makes it the perfect day …
Unless you’re allergic to water — is there such a thing? — one reason you may be planning a move to Florida is so you can dwell near an ocean. Or, a cool, calming river, lake or creek within view of your backyard. And there are few places to better …
If you’re considering a move to Florida because of career or other obligations, you understand immediately how crucial tourism is to the state’s economy. It provides jobs, revenue, services and amenities, among other things. But, most of us likely don’t want to live right in the midst of a tourist area. …
In Part I, we introduced four fun activities for kids to enjoy on a first visit to St. Augustine. Ready for more adventures? We at ICI Homes know a fun expedition when we see one, and historic St. Augustine is just the place to enthrall and educate (without them knowing …