The Homebuyer journey can be tricky, but we offer tips, tricks and advice for those seeking a new home in the sunny state of Florida. And when you’re ready, consider using ICI Homes as your builder in any of our fine communities or on your own lot.
Settling into your new home involves more than flopping in a comfy chair, or popping champagne corks. But, once you clear the moving boxes and begin thinking about eating something besides delivery pizza, take a few minutes to print out or share this list. These tasks will help you get to …
Done with cold, snow and de-icing routines? The Sunshine State is calling your name. You’ll have an easier time enduring the coldest months of the year with a move south. Whether it’s as a seasonal or full-time resident, spending a winter in Florida can feel like a generous indulgence. The cooler …
Since you live in your office, why not live in it at home? Whether running a home-based business, telecommuting or tending to a day job at night, today’s new-home buyers are labeling home offices as a “must” rather than a “nice-to-have.” They’re not talking about balancing a laptop on their …
Communication is critical in any successful business transaction. Having your new Florida home built to your satisfaction is no different. Finding the right builder can feel daunting, but all it requires is a willingness to research. Knowing what to ask prospective builders and how interpret their responses, will help you …
Florida’s attractiveness as a retirement destination needs little trumpeting. The state’s tremendous positives — its beaches, temperate climate and retirement-oriented infrastructures such as superb healthcare — are excellent linchpins in any decision to become a Florida retiree. There are more benefits besides the obvious ones, however. Consider these additional perks …
ICI Homes customers have spoken, and they have done so by their design choices and preferences. Their decisions allow us to deliver a straight-from-the-source inventory of the most popular housing features while knowing timely trends makes planning your new home easier. Below are the 10 most requested modifications from ICI Homes customers. …
It could be over-stuffed closets spilling into hallway floors. Perhaps piles of inspirational home-and-garden magazines. Hours of digital “Pinning,” or “liking” on social-media and design websites. However the new-home itch arrives, it often does so in very specific forms. Here are a few ways you know you’re ready to build …
We don’t mean only seasonally. While autumn’s transitional lower temperatures, harvest festivals and softer sunshine is a splendid time to live in the state of Florida, the three other seasons on the calendar are equally remarkable here. Wouldn’t you like to spend them all in the Sunshine State? If you’re …
Moving to Florida? Congratulations! The Sunshine State lifestyle is a winner, especially for new residents who haven’t lived near coastlines or in a lovely, temperate climate. But, once the relocation decision is solid, it’s time to assess the housing options. Short of living on a boat — a draw for many …
Don’t feel badly if you don’t know. Most new-home buyers aren’t super-savvy about construction terms and procedures and we at ICI Homes are happy to help. A punch list details all items in a construction contract that must be completed. These can be spelled out in a contract, but usually …