Answers to Why on Earth You’d Want to Move to Florida

The problem with moving to Florida is that inevitably, some folks will think that’s not a good idea. And they have no compunction about telling you. Never mind if you must move to Florida because (A) your boss says so, (B) your in-laws or parents have promised to babysit every day …

Seeking a New Custom Florida Home? We’re Building in Orlando

If you’re Orlando-bound in your search for a new custom Florida home, we at ICI Homes offer two excellent choices. Both are our communities, and located on the desirable south side of the City Beautiful, near convenient traffic corridors, Orlando International Airport, and, of course, those world-renowned Florida attractions (because …

ICI Homes Welcomes Ron Ferguson as West Florida Division Manager

“Ron has extensive knowledge and expertise of residential new home construction, and we are pleased he has joined the ICI Homes team,” said ICI Homes Chief Operating Officer Tom McCall. “We look forward to Ron guiding ICI Homes’ West Florida division through an exciting period of growth.”

Why Having a Community Garden Can Be a Good Thing

Interested in founding a community garden or becoming involved in an existing one? It’s a great way to meet neighbors and new friends, plus grow your own salad ingredients! But the community-garden concept is more layered than the actual gardening aspect — although that’s the reason most of us love …

Have Info, Will Buy: Millennials’ Influence on Homebuilding Industry

Over the last 100-plus years, each generation of U.S. home buyers has exhibited specific preferences and behaviors when buying and selling their homes. Millennials — generally thought of as folks who reached early adulthood in the early 2000s — are no different. Like Baby Boomers and Generation X-ers before them, …

Not a Fad: Community Gardening a Modern Tradition

If you’re settling into a new custom Florida home and would like to get your hands dirty — but not in your own backyard — consider becoming part of a community garden. Here’s why: Florida homeowners tend to have swimming pools, hot tubs, summer kitchens, patios and terraces in their …

Pet Friendly Home Design By ICI Homes Covered on WFLA

[KGVID]https://blog.icihomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/PET-FRIENDLY-DESIGN.mp4[/KGVID] TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Spending on pet services is expected to see the largest growth for any other spending segment in the pet industry in 2017. That’s according to numbers from the American Pet Products Association, which found pet-industry spending in 2016 came in at a record high $66.75 billion, …

‘Pet-Friendly’ a Big Consideration for Millennial Home Buyers

According to a recent National Association of Realtors report, millennials — defined by the report as adults age 36 or younger — comprise the largest group of today’s U.S. home buyers, at 34 percent.

Live an Active Lifestyle at FishHawk Ranch

So, you’re seriously interested in FishHawk Ranch near the Tampa-St. Petersburg metroplex.

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Should I Buy a Home in a Gated Community?

Good question! Gated communities in Florida offer more controlled access, privacy and security than non-gated communities in Florida. But there are some potential pitfalls. If you’re unsure where to build your new custom Florida home, it’s time to do some homework. We’ll help you sort through whether you should buy …

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