The Valverde, A Showcase Home for All Seasons (4 of 5)

High Style Kitchen, Owners Suite Back inside, the mom, the entertainer and serious gourmet alike will appreciate the “foodie-friendly” kitchen, designed to inspire serious culinary pursuits while encouraging lively conversation and family gatherings. You can’t help but admire the enormous island that dominates the space; an eight-foot long distressed black …

The Valverde, A Showcase Home for All Seasons (3 of 5)

Rustic Beauty, Contemporary Amenities, Inside and Out “Valverde” is Spanish for “Green Valley” and this home lives up to its name. The approach is whimsical, the unique entrance enchanting, the cobblestone accents greet warmly and pull you in. The moment you cross the threshold and enter the foyer, the verdant, …

The Valverde, A Showcase Home for All Seasons (2 of 5)

Customization and Extreme Efficiency The clean lines and wide open design features three gorgeous bedrooms, a cozy study, two and a half bathrooms; all sparkling with the latest designer trends and custom touches throughout. Displaying a rich yet understated elegance, the “Valverde” embraces new energy efficient technologies that enrich and …

The Valverde, A Showcase Home for All Seasons (1 of 5)

The “Valverde,” exclusively designed by the ICI Homes team for this year’s Volusia Parade of Homes, is truly a customized showcase home for all seasons. Newly constructed in Woodbridge Estates in the master-planned community of Plantation Bay, this grand residence is the product of a year-long effort that started with …

Make sure your builder is financially SOLID

Question Asked: Our family is ready to build a custom home. We are concerned about making the “wrong choice” due to the current economic situation; we want to make sure the builder is financially SOLID. How do we protect ourselves? The Fredrick’s – St. Johns, FL Response Given: With the …

How much can I customize my dream home?

Question Asked: I’m in the market for a new home, but I really want something with character. I know plans can be customized but I wonder how many tweaks I can make without outpricing my budget. Besides, I’m not entirely sure what can be added to a plan. Is it …

To buy a short sale, foreclosure or new build?

Question Asked: I know there are a lot of great deals in the market in short sales and foreclosures. Why should I have a home built when there is so much to choose from already built? Response Given: I bet you can predict what a builder would say about this …

Buying a Home