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.
Building a new custom Florida home follows a prescribed process, with many contributors performing unique roles along the way. It resembles a symphony — with heavy equipment! You might not know this if you’ve never been through a build process, so we at ICI Homes are sharing a cheat sheet …
Given the never-boring United States residential real estate market of the past few years, it’s understandable if potential ICI Homes customers might consider pausing on the purchase of a new custom Florida home. Flexing prices, inflation, interest rates and an ongoing longterm national housing shortage can feel like big stop …
Should I buy a new home? When this question comes up and your present abode no longer fits your life or lifestyle, and you’re ready to trade up or move on, one of the first questions to ask is, what do you want to buy? There are innumerable answers, depending …
Can New Construction Home Prices Be Negotiated? You can’t know unless you ask. Yes, it’s cliche, but don’t be afraid to ask if you’re searching for a new custom Florida home from ICI Homes. Our sales associates — online and on-site in the master-planned communities we develop and where we’re …
When you’re searching for a new custom Florida home in today’s evolving residential real estate market, you’re probably comparison-shopping, number-crunching and glued to industry websites. One question you might be asking is whether it’s worth it to buy a new construction home. It’s always good to ask. Only you know …
If you’re a homeowner, you likely remember the closing process that transferred your new home from the builder and/or mortgage lender to you. You probably also remember the closing costs. They’re sizable, and planning ahead makes paying them a much smoother experience The same goes for the ongoing costs of …
Homebuyers who decide to have their new custom Florida home built from scratch know the process won’t be like waving a magic wand. But they do know the end result will be a new home that reflects their lifestyle and design preferences. That’s well worth the wait. And waiting is …
Homeowners in most master-planned communities usually pay one or both of these common types of residential fees in addition to monthly mortgage payments and living expenses. It’s a good idea to know about them before you begin the search for your new custom Florida home. You can set your purchase …
There are some distinctions between a custom home vs production home that are helpful to know, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer or someone just beginning the research process to purchase a new home. The first thing to know is that the difference between a custom home vs production home …
When you choose a new custom Florida home, its features should enhance how you and your family enjoy your home. Have you always wanted that built-in gas grill out back? Go for it. How about a third garage to house bicycles, sports equipment or a home workshop? The choice is …