A University of Florida survey shows that consumer confidence hit a five-year, post-recession high in Florida this month!
Homebuyer
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.
Is Renting Better Than Buying?
Sometimes renters have a misconception that renting is the “safe” way to go versus becoming a homeowner. But what are the facts? According to Census data, 20 million rental households last year spent at least half of their income on rent. These are the highest numbers we’ve seen in 7 …
Florida’s housing market continues positive trend!
Florida’s housing market had more closed sales, more pending sales, higher median prices and a reduced inventory of homes for sale in August, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Read Full Article Here
U.S. housing starts rose 2.3% in August
With the pace of single-family home construction faster than it’s been in more than two years, The Commerce Department said that construction of homes and apartments rose 2.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 750,000 last month, which is up from 733,000 in July. Read Full Article Here
Home Prices on the Rise
Recent housing indexes have shown single-family home prices are on the rise, providing more evidence that the “bottom” of the market is already behind. “We’re wiping out just about all of the decline,” Joel Naroff, chief economist at Naroff Economic Advisors, told NBC.com about recent housing data showing home prices …
The Valverde, A Showcase Home for All Seasons (5 of 5)
The Spaces That Really Count Last but never least, let’s talk about those not-so-glamorous, but essential, behind-the-scenes work areas; a lifesaving “drop off zone” adjacent to the roomy laundry area that “neat-niks” will love for its out-of-the way yet accessible location. Families struggling to stay organized will appreciate how it …
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 …