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.
Few spaces in a new custom Florida home merit more consideration than the kitchen. Bathrooms, bedrooms, home offices and laundry rooms are important, but only the kitchen nourishes us and functions as a natural gathering space. So, no wonder the 2025 Kitchen Trends Report from the National Kitchen & Bath …
While interest-rate hijinks, rising costs and pesky inflation shouldn’t be ignored, there are multiple good reasons to buy your first new custom Florida home in 2025. Assuming you’ve done your financial homework, been approved for a mortgage, if applicable, and are ready for a down payment, we at ICI Home …
Many folks searching for their new custom Florida home know it’ll likely be their most expensive financial transaction. The majority of us count our homes as our largest physical investment, and we expect the buying, budgeting and saving for it as part of the process. But there’s one potential perk …
Ready to stop paying rent and begin paying yourself instead? It’s time to search for a starter home, a residential real estate term that’s both a wise choice and a time-honored rite of passage. Most of us enter the homeownership arena as first-time home buyers with finite budgets. That’s absolutely …
Fresh outdoor air and Florida’s trademark sunshine can be a tonic for a lot things, so it’s no surprise that many potential ICI Homes customers are curious about resident amenities and outdoor recreation options in our master-planned communities. We’re celebrating 45 year of building new custom Florida homes all over …
Are you researching the purchase of a new custom Florida home and worrying that higher interest rates might strain your home-buying budget? It’s a valid concern. Interest rates have been all over the place as the Federal Reserve System battles inflation, slowly decreasing from highs near 8 percent in 2023 …
A recent Realtor.com® list of the 10 best places for Baby Boomers to retire in luxury was led by Anna Maria Island, a popular barrier island offshore from Bradenton. Rimmed by beautiful Gulf beaches and an old-Florida feel, Anna Maria is dotted with atmospheric neighborhoods, numerous restaurants and shops, and …
Seeking your first new custom Florida home and unsure what type works best for your situation? You want to begin your homeownership journey with a home that fits you and your budget, and what’s known in residential real estate as a starter home can help you achieve those goals. There …
Has your new year arrived with the resolution to purchase a new custom Florida home? Owning a home means paying yourself rather than a landlord, building equity for the future, and enjoying a space that truly fits your household. But like any New Year’s resolution, buying a new home requires …
You know you love living in Florida when friends and relatives call to complain about seemingly endless icy weather and cold temperatures. Wait, that was a dream? If you’d like it to be your current reality — or to escape those winter elements ASAP — considering building or buying a …