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There are times when your master bathroom feels like an indulgence…the kind you pay for at five-star hotels. There also are times when you shut your master bathroom door for another kind of retreat. From kids, pets. Daily hubbub. Workplace aggravation. Either way, it fulfills its mission of peace, quiet …
As Florida’s Custom Builder, ICI Homes knows what newcomers and natives alike prefer in Sunshine State communities. We’re proud to have built many flourishing neighborhoods throughout North, Central and Southwest Florida, and we’re constantly at work developing new places for future residents. But, suppose you already own the lot you’d …
You may live in Florida for many different reasons. But, one of the most important is likely the state’s proximity to salt water. Enjoying Florida’s beaches is non-negotiable for many natives and newcomers. It’s why you buy homes within visual, biking, hiking or quick driving distance of the ocean. Most …
What happens when interest rates go up? That’s a tricky question. On Dec. 14, 1016, the Federal Reserve Board announced a 0.25 percentage-point increase in the federal funds interest rate, to 0.75 percent. This was viewed as a good thing because it indicates the Board’s confidence in a resurgent and …
Since most folks spend a portion of each 24-hour period asleep, our bedrooms should provide the restful retreats we need to recharge. If you’re building a new Florida home, make the owners suite (previously called master bedroom) a priority. You can do that during the design phase, when ICI Homes …
Like many major life experiences, home-buying can be an intimidating process if you’ve never done it before. Or, if you have, and the process didn’t go well. If you’re not familiar with industry jargon, hearing real-estate terms can be akin to learning a foreign language, especially if those terms aren’t …
It’s happening! Your family is relocating! You’ve broken the news, have a tentative schedule in place and everyone from biggest to littlest knows what’s ahead. Well, not the tiniest family members. Moving won’t faze the 18-month-old! But it might faze the 18-months-old’s brothers or sisters, so here’s our five suggestions …
If your New Year’s resolution is to establish or ramp up a dormant workout routine, a home gym may the perfect impetus. Especially if you have a gym membership and are weary of the same-old people, facilities and equipment. Assembling your own home gym doesn’t have to be ridiculously expensive …
Trapped between a current home that’s not selling and the new Florida home you’d like to purchase? It’s a common scenario. Most of us need to sell our old residences before buying new ones and sometimes it’s simply not a fast process. To help, we have tips for your stalled …
You’re moving to a new Florida home. You have kids. How do you escort them — and yourself — through the experience while ensuring everyone retains their sanity and continues to speak to each other? No easy answers. We’re all different. There are helpful tactics, however. Check our suggestions for …