Get Creative with Down Payment Options

There’s more than one way to do a down payment, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer navigating the costs, requirements and best practices of the entire home-buying process. From doing your financial homework, to researching locations and communities, plus timing up moving logistics — perhaps job transfers — it’s …

Bank of America Survey: Buying Versus Renting Remains a Strong Priority

According to research from the Bank of America Institute, more consumers prefer buying a home over renting one or bunking with family. The 2026 Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report, which went public on June 23, contains heartening data for potential ICI Homes customers considering buying or building a new …

Two New Model Homes Coming to Westlake at Wellen Park

Exciting news is coming to Wellen Park. ICI Homes has announced plans to build two new professionally designed model homes in its newest luxury neighborhood, Westlake at Wellen Park.

Don’t Let Interest Rates Derail Your Home-Buying Plans

Many potential ICI Homes customers buy homes via mortgages, so when they’re eyeing a new custom Florida home, they’re probably noting the Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates. Recent rates have hovered around 6.5 percent, roughly doubling since the ultra-low, COVID-19 pandemic-era rates. Since then, the residential real estate market …

Explore the New Pablo II Model Home at Mariposa at EverRange

ICI Homes has officially opened its new fully furnished Pablo II model home in Mariposa at EverRange, giving homebuyers an exciting opportunity to experience one of Jacksonville’s newest master-planned communities firsthand. The two-story Pablo II showcases over 3,300 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, featuring four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, …

New Construction a Winner for First-Time Buyers

If you’re a first-time home buyer, it might be tempting to compare buying a home to buying a vehicle. Homes and vehicles are big-ticket purchases and most of us know a used (or pre-owned) vehicle is cheaper than one off the showroom floor. The same seems true for homes, except …

How to Do Coastal Living with ICI Homes

Summer fun calls year round in Florida thanks to the Sunshine State’s temperate climate. And while the calendar may say June or January when you read this, living a coastal lifestyle is possible every day of the year when you build a new custom Florida home with ICI Homes. Whether …

WalletHub Says Florida Tops for Business Startups in 2026

Florida is an exciting place for many people who live or move here, for numerous personal and professional reasons. Add entrepreneurship to that list. A recent study by WalletHub.com names Florida as the top state in the U.S. for business startups. Which means it’s also the place to be if …

Things to Do Near Oasis at Hammock Dunes

Now is a great time to build a luxury custom home at Oasis at Hammock Dunes, a new 33-homesite enclave in one of east central Florida’s renowned golf-course communities. We at ICI Homes are the exclusive builder at Oasis, which is a rare opportunity for us and for our customers. …

Discover Two New Award-Winning Model Homes at Oakbend in Wellen Park

ICI Homes has officially opened two new award-winning model homes at Oakbend in Wellen Park, giving homebuyers a fresh opportunity to explore customizable living in one of Southwest Florida’s most sought-after master-planned communities. The newly unveiled Costa Mesa and Brooklyn models were recently recognized in the Parade of Homes for …

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