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The residential real estate market is booming for myriad reasons these days, as the world navigates a global health crisis and economies, industries and communities rebound. Home buyers and sellers are once again creating an active seller’s market as of this writing, and nowhere is that more pronounced than in …
Prioritizing a separate room or extra space for a home office is a smart move for today’s buyers. A home office has never been more important, and neither has all the smart-home technology that makes them increasingly easy to use. Even if no one in your household currently works from …
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 …
It’s springtime and Mother Nature is ringing a giant alarm clock. Let’s get outside! Fortunately for Florida residents, that’s pretty much year-round, but sometimes we can find ourselves stuck in occasional ruts. So, let’s gear up our outdoor living areas for a new season. Renewal is all around us, and …
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 …
It’s not the sexiest room in any home, but it’s one of the most important. And, if you don’t do your design diligence with the laundry room in your new custom Florida home, tackling some of life’s crucial chores can become a real drag. It should be a workhorse space …
Many of ICI Homes’ floor plans come with what’s known as flex space or a bonus room. Whatever you call it, the home buyer decides its ultimate function and those choices can be endless. Home offices, kids’ playrooms, craft rooms and home theaters all are examples of what you can …
You’re finally committing to the new custom Florida home you want, and your carefully curated wish list contains a number of must-haves for your secret hideaway — A.K.A., the owner’s suite. Go ahead and plan a backyard tree house for the kids, or a pool for party fun. But if …
If you’re planning a move to the Sunshine State from a colder climate, you might regret leaving one aspect of your former home behind — the fireplace. It’s a common feature where winter is a prolonged experience, and sentimental attachments can make the parting more sorrowful. You might recall warming …
If you’re building a new custom home with ICI Homes, you’ll find no end of inspiration and options for outdoor living. We live in the Sunshine State, so of course all of our homes come with a lanai of some shape and size. In most of our floorplans, you can …