Explore ICI Homes’ insights into Florida’s dynamic real estate market. Our blog offers expert advice, trends, and tips for buyers and sellers, showcasing why we’re leaders in custom homebuilding. Dive into our rich content to make informed decisions in Florida’s vibrant housing landscape.
Many potential ICI Homes customers buy homes via mortgages, so when they’re eyeing a new custom Florida home, they’re probably noting the Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates. Recent rates have hovered around 6.5 percent, roughly doubling since the ultra-low, COVID-19 pandemic-era rates. Since then, the residential real estate market …
Summer is the most popular time of year to change locations, homes or jobs, and you won’t be alone trying to get it all done. But it doesn’t have to be dreaded. If you know or sense transitions coming, you can sketch timelines, research new homes, and make decisions in …
Florida is an exciting place for many people who live or move here, for numerous personal and professional reasons. Add entrepreneurship to that list. A recent study by WalletHub.com names Florida as the top state in the U.S. for business startups. Which means it’s also the place to be if …
If you’re seeking a new custom Florida home that doesn’t require any exterior maintenance on your part, yet meets other criteria on your wish list, an ICI Homes townhome could be your solution. Key Takeaways Townhomes are reaching record-high market share in new construction, according to NAHB data Nearly 20 …
One of U. S. News & World Report’s most popular lists released in November, and it’s a fresh look at prime destinations for people considering retirement. The 250 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2026 features retirement-favorite regions and some surprises from elsewhere. More importantly for potential ICI …
The phrase “Coastal Modern” was the No. 3-ranked design trend in Realtor.com’s 2025 Hottest Home Trends Report, which was released in mid-November. While surveying annual data from the website’s active listings of resale homes, researchers noted use of the search term “Coastal Modern” increased by 125.6 percent over 2024 search …
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 …
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 …
The renting-versus-buying debate is a true conundrum, especially for prospective ICI Homes customers exploring the transition from renters to first-time home buyers. Owning a home is a major goal for many of us and well worth the effort. But its perceived enormity can stall out some buyers weighing their future …
Ready for a new custom Florida home from ICI Homes, but — whoopsie — need to sell your existing home first? We got you! It’s prime spring selling season and the residential market is brightening for buyers and builders as interest rates and pricing stabilize, and new-construction inventory increases. The …