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On the hunt for a new Florida custom home, but dreading the process? The struggle is real! We at ICI Homes hear it frequently from prospective customers and visitors who must (or want to) move, yet view the home-buying process as a chore. Some people simply don’t enjoy selling a …
No matter what size bathrooms you’re planning for your new custom Florida home, you’d like them to look appealing. We’ll assume the cleanliness part of the equation! Instead, let’s talk about design. We spend a lot of time in bathrooms. We also ask them to work hard. Bathrooms must accommodate …
Are you Florida-bound or thinking about making that move? Our sunny climate and year-round warmth are major reasons many people head south. Being able to go to the beach (comfortably) almost any day of the year is a big draw, along with amazing recreation options, world-class attractions, booming industries and …
There are a few circumstances where you can and may prefer to purchase a new home before selling your previous home. If you are in a hot seller’s market where homes are selling quickly, for example. If you are buying new construction, you have extra time to sell your current …
Congratulations on becoming a first-time homeowner! If you’re younger, it’s a major part of adulting. If you’re older, it’s a satisfying goal reached. You’re probably ready to assume the expenses and obligations involved, but you may not have thought much about how you’ll fill your new spaces. Furnishing your new home …
In Part I, we talked about how you and your family can become welcome members of your new Florida community. To sum it up, if you want good neighbors, be one. Many of you likely heeded the tactics in Part I during previous moves. But, let’s talk about the one …
Whether you’ve just moved into a new custom Florida home, or are in the process of doing so, assimilating into your new neighborhood should matter to you and yours. Getting to know your neighbors, and perhaps making some new friends, can improve the quality of everyone’s community life. Kids grow …
Being mindful of the environment is a must for many home buyers and builders today. If you’re shopping for a new custom Florida home with a priority on energy efficiency, well, you’re in the right place with ICI Homes. We’ve been building custom homes all over the state of Florida …
If you’re one of those people who thinks beige is the planet’s most boring color, we at ICI Homes are here to convince you otherwise. Any color can be boring if it’s overused, underutilized, or the tired default choice because “it goes with everything.” But there’s much more to beige …
You might think all appraisals are the same, but a buyer’s choice of financing has an impact on the process. It can affect who can perform the appraisal, the minimum health and safety standards the house must meet, and the cost of the appraisal. Appraiser qualifications Not all appraisers can …