Design Center

Building a New Home? Mistakes to Avoid

So you’re moving to Florida and you’re intent on building a custom home. At ICI Homes, this is what we do. We’re known for our customizable floor plans and creativity, and our customers’ wish lists often are the launching pad for many happy builder-buyer partnerships. However, since we’ve built custom homes …

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Rent or Buy? Part 4

Buying Vs. Renting Part 4: Home Sweet Where?

Should You Rent or Buy? A Guide When you’re deciding whether to leave the rent cycle and buy a new home, many factors compete for your attention. The financial one is the weightiest. “Property taxes!” pundits, experts and media howl. “You don’t pay those as a renter.” “Home maintenance costs!” …

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Rent or Buy? Part 2

Buying Versus Renting Part 2: The Money Stuff

Should You Rent or Buy? A Guide In the financial, home building and real-estate industries, the question of buying a home versus renting one prompts all sorts of calculators, graphics and pro-and-con discussions. It’s a perpetual topic that ebbs and flows according to interest rates and financial markets. Full disclosure: …

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Spec Home or Custom Build? You Decide

Spec Home or Custom Build? You Decide

If you plan to move to Florida from another state, or simply from one part of Florida to another, finding your new home can be a time-consuming exercise. Few of us make that decision quickly or lightly, so deciding whether to buy an existing new home — a “spec home” …

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