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.
If you’re contemplating buying a new custom Florida home, you probably know all the headlines and experts’ opinions about whether today’s residential real-estate market is or isn’t a great time to buy a home. While factors like stubborn interest rates, pricing and supply shouldn’t be ignored, recent interest-rate drops and …
The Sunshine State is a major year-round destination for all sorts of amateur, collegiate and professional sports, with United States Tennis Association headquarters in Lake Nona, Orlando’s top master-planned community, as one example. PGA Tour headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, near Jacksonville, is another example. And, per the Florida Sports …
Like many significant purchases, buying a new custom Florida home during a season jammed with big end-of-year holidays, celebrations and vacations, might seem as if it’s best delayed to a not-so-frantic part of the calendar. But what if you must move because of personal, work or family deadlines? Or know …
Health and wellness are big buzzwords, with entire industries built around resources for folks who want to prioritize their well-being. And, while health and wellness are personal focuses, our homes can contribute too. Key takeaways Homes designed with health, safety, and adaptability in mind can support residents in living comfortably …
The Conservatory at Hammock Beach will be on a national stage this winter as it hosts a Second Stage site of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. From December 2 through December 5, 2025, The Club at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Coast will …
The easiest answer is that it depends on buyers’ personal situations and preferences. But the truth is there’s no wrong answer in choosing to buy a new inventory home from ICI Homes or to build one with us. We’ve built new custom Florida homes all over the state for 45 …
Big news if you’re seeking a new custom Florida home! The question of whether to buy new residential construction or a resale is a significant one for many ICI Homes customers, with price and value usually among the most important considerations. As the third quarter of 2025 and the month …
It’s perhaps the biggest question for many first-time home buyers —and one with no one-size-fits-all answer. That’s actually okay because many of us who buy our first new custom Florida home do so via a mortgage, also known as a home loan. A down payment lowers the price of your …
Wonder why Florida is such a top destination for retirees? Perhaps they know something the rest of us didn’t — until now! In all seriousness, researchers from The Ohio State University’s College of Public Health recently published findings that indicate people living within 30 miles of an ocean enjoy a …
Your first reaction might be, NOT SO FAST! Now that we have your attention — albeit in an amusing way — this is an important tactic to not overlook when searching for your new custom Florida home. Our home is our sanctuary. Its location is too. Buying or building that …