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.
Depending when you read this, tax season may have come and gone, or be breathing down your neck in a few days or weeks. The reality is that no one (we know) loves taxes, but when you buy or build a new custom Florida home with ICI Homes, homeownership offers …
A new custom Florida home by ICI Homes is built to your household’s needs and wants. And since sleep — and the importance of it — has become an important focus in today’s health and fitness worlds, each bedroom in a new custom Florida home can be crafted architecturally and …
If you’re a first-time home buyer, it might be tempting to compare buying a home to buying a vehicle. Homes and vehicles are big-ticket purchases and most of us know a used (or pre-owned) vehicle is cheaper than one off the showroom floor. The same seems true for homes, except …
Summer fun calls year round in Florida thanks to the Sunshine State’s temperate climate. And while the calendar may say June or January when you read this, living a coastal lifestyle is possible every day of the year when you build a new custom Florida home with ICI Homes. Whether …
Florida is an exciting place for many people who live or move here, for numerous personal and professional reasons. Add entrepreneurship to that list. A recent study by WalletHub.com names Florida as the top state in the U.S. for business startups. Which means it’s also the place to be if …
Windows are a critical feature in any new residential construction, vital in their placement, installation and quality for the long-term enjoyment of any new custom Florida home. Cruise through an ICI Homes floor plan on our website or in person at one of our master-planned communities and you’ll likely notice …
According to data examined by the National Association of Home Builders in December 2025, the percentage of new-construction homes being built in master-planned communities, and/or within communities with homeowners associations, is on the rise. That’s not surprising given what our ICI Homes sales associates hear from custom home buyers in our own …
Need proof that Florida’s recent population growth is going strong? There’s nothing like a moving van to confirm it. U-Haul’s annual Growth Index is out, revealing eight Florida cities among the top 10 for growth locations in 2025, and 12 cities among the top 25. It also featured Ocala as …
Repeat with us at ICI Homes: there’s no such thing as too much storage! And, if you’re considering building or buying a new custom Florida home with us, we can help you maximize storage options in every room. While everyone’s storage needs differ, there are tried-and-true features that work well …
It’s time for another installment in our occasional series that sheds light on certain terms and language commonly used in residential real estate. As in any industry, the home-building world is full of slang, verbal shorthand and specific descriptions that might sound like a different dialect to potential ICI Homes …