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.
For most of us, moving to a new home is a huge task even when we know where we’re headed and have time to plan for it. If your search feels like you’re standing at the bottom of a mountain you must climb, ICI Homes’ online sales staff can help …
It’s springtime and Mother Nature is ringing a giant alarm clock. Let’s get outside! Fortunately for Florida residents, that’s pretty much year-round, but sometimes we can find ourselves stuck in occasional ruts. So, let’s gear up our outdoor living areas for a new season. Renewal is all around us, and …
Guess what’s easier than researching all the facts and features of your next new home on ICI Homes’ fully stocked website? Touring your next new home on our website, via our 3D virtual tours and video experiences. It’s cutting-edge technology put to practical everyday use, especially if you’re prospective ICI …
Florida was the top moving destination for 2019, per U-Haul. If you’ve spent any time in the state of Florida, you’re undoubtedly spotted moving vans, trucks — and furniture-filled pickups — zipping along local highways and interstates. You’ve probably also spotted those familiar white and orange U-Haul vehicles among other …
If regional real-estate terminology isn’t your area of expertise, don’t be flummoxed by some of the descriptions you hear when shopping for a new custom Florida home. “Lanai” is one. It’s Hawaiian in origin, but basically means covered outdoor living space in a tropical environment. Think patios and porches. Another …
It’s not the sexiest room in any home, but it’s one of the most important. And, if you don’t do your design diligence with the laundry room in your new custom Florida home, tackling some of life’s crucial chores can become a real drag. It should be a workhorse space …
Folks of all ages and generations buy new custom Florida homes every day, and we all know Florida is a very popular place to live. Millennial home buyers are no exception. Active retirees have long migrated here. So have young families and career people following booming industries. The state’s natural …
Whether you are shopping for your home or are currently under contract it’s important to maintain your credit score and manage debt responsibly. This can be hard to do especially around the holidays. While shopping this holiday season, keep these tips in mind to help keep your credit score as …
Sounds straightforward, right? The lower the current interest rates, the better deal you can get on a mortgage for a new custom Florida home. Lower interest rates mean less interest over the life of a loan and — perhaps more importantly — lower monthly payments. Even those of us who …
WASHINGTON – Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose three points to 71 in October, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Sentiment levels are at their highest point since February 2018. “The housing rebound that began in the …