Jacksonville, Sarasota Among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Places to Retire

Long one of the world’s top retirement destinations, Florida’s latest affirmation as a place to enjoy one’s “next act” comes in the form of a national ranking. Its Jacksonville and Sarasota metro areas are among the top 10 of U.S. News & World Report magazine’s 2025 Best Places to Retire. …

What Should I Look for in a Neighborhood When Buying a New Home?

Figuring out where to live is often the toughest part of buying a new custom Florida home. You may have chosen the area, but choosing the perfect neighborhood for you and your household might feel like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Fear not! We at ICI Homes have built new custom …

Community Spotlight: Exploring Tamaya

If you seek a master-planned community with ELITE resident amenities, an excellent location, and plentiful buying and building opportunities, you want Tamaya — ICI Homes’ master-planned community near the intersection of Kernan and Beach Boulevards.

Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Caulking Stucco

Imagine a much smoother, lighter, and more spreadable cement. That’s stucco. But it’s tough-as-nails just like cement and forms a neutral and durable exterior surface. Construction crews apply stucco over a new home’s concrete block frame, troweling it to an even finish. Once cured (or dried), the exterior stucco is …

Move-In-Ready Homes Are Awesome: Here’s Why

ICI Homes is opening new communities and hard at work in others where we’re preferred builders. What does this mean for folks searching for new custom Florida homes? An array of move-in-ready homes for new residents! With today’s hot residential market, scouting out that new abode means doing research ahead …

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 …

Tampa, Jacksonville Among Zillow’s Top 5 Hot Housing Markets in 2022

Today’s robust residential real estate climate won’t come as a surprise if you’re pursuing a new custom Florida home. In fact, digital real estate giant Zillow tabbed Tampa as No. 1 and Jacksonville as No. 2 in the company’s annual predictions for the Top 10 Hot Housing Markets in the …

Jacksonville poised for “Supernova” Growth

The Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County is known as the centerpiece of Florida’s “Space Coast.” But did you know Jacksonville recently received astronomical recognition of its own? The 2022 version of the Urban Land Institute’s annual “Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report” included Jacksonville as one of five metro …

ICI Homes Wins 4 Awards at the 2021 Northeast Florida Parade of Homes

The NEFBA Parade of Homes, better known as “Parade of Homes Jax” was held April 24th – May 9th. This event gives homebuyers, Realtors, and the general public the opportunity to tour a variety of homes from the best builders in Northeast Florida. The event has been held annually for …

Build on your own lot with Cindy Voyles at ICI Homes

On Your Lot Home Sales Spotlight with Cindy Voyles

Delivering an unforgettable home-building experience requires skill, and ICI Homes customers have a pro in their corner with sales associate Cindy Voyles. Voyles works with ICI Homes’ custom group, ICI Custom Homes. She specializes in On Your Lot projects, which connects property owners with Florida’s Custom Home Builder. “There’s never …

+ More