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.
It’s a question being asked a lot as the Baby Boomer generation eyes retirement and younger generations juggle careers and caring for families of their own. With the rising costs of elder care, assisted living and other services, those in the “sandwich generations” who want to help older loved ones …
The financial website WalletHub recently dropped an interesting list that may interest potential buyers seeking to become first-time homeowners. Released July 15, WalletHub’s 2025 Top 10 Cities for First-Time Home Buyers contained six Sunshine State locations, including two where ICI Homes is building new custom Florida homes. Palm Bay led …
Master-planned communities, which include popular amenities such as swimming pools and sports courts, are in high demand in today’s residential real estate market, for many reasons. They offer new custom Florida homes with amazing surroundings and activities, and come in all price ranges, sizes and configurations. For many buyers, two …
It’s a question familiar to many parents, grandparents and guardians, but one that’s always relevant when searching for a new custom Florida home. As with everything, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But we at ICI Homes are happy to offer a few topics we think can be helpful. We’ve built new …
We at ICI Homes have built new custom Florida homes all over the state for more than four decades, and one frequent question our sales associates, floor plan designers and builders hear from customers is a good one: what’s the difference between a block or wood-framed home? Let’s peel back …
For many people, becoming empty nesters means time for new beginnings. Children have launched, work lives may soon be in rear mirrors, and the future is open to a new life stage and a new custom Florida home. The latter is a frequent right of passage for empty nesters, for …
The financial website released a new study on September 2 cataloguing 182 cities in the United States on merits specifically for retirees, with Orlando (No. 1), Miami (No. 4) and Tampa (No. 5) securing three of the five top spots. Although it’s no surprise these Florida metros scored well, it’s …
Is buying and selling a home at the same time a recipe for spontaneous combustion? As in yours, or yours and your spouse’s or partner’s combined patience? Things can get tricky when you want to sell your current home, then buy your new custom Florida home at the same time …
Dogs are integral family members for many ICI Homes customers, so it’s important to consider Fido’s place when building or buying a new custom Florida home. Fortunately, modern residential construction materials and designs make doing so easy. From streamlining supplies and maintenance, to ensuring pups of all ages are comfortable …
Considering a master-planned community for your new custom Florida home? It’s a great move for prospective ICI Homes customers seeking amazing resident amenities, distinctive architectural designs and community vibes. But, did you know there are multiple types of master-planned communities? A country club community takes the master-planned community experience and …