There are many reasons people rent rather than become homeowners, and one of the most common is marshaling the financial resources necessary to make the transition from renter to owner. We at ICI Homes want to encourage renters not to give up on homeownership dreams. It’s worth it to persevere, …
One of the joys of buying or building a new custom Florida home is the opportunity to enjoy the state’s amazing outdoor lifestyle. A temperate year-round climate gives ICI Homes customers the ability to be outside almost continuously — especially useful knowledge if you’re a new Florida resident from elsewhere. …
Those of us who live in the Sunshine State know there are many excellent reasons to do so. But, add yet another one, Florida’s lofty position in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best States rankings. Florida ranked No. 1 in the economy category, No. 2 in education, No. 9 …
All you first-time home buyers preparing to build or buy a new custom home with ICI Homes deserve a figurative pat on the back! Congratulations on taking this major first step in your homeownership journey. And, since first-time buyers often must work within budget parameters to achieve this milestone (hello, …
ICI Homes’ first foray into the booming Sarasota County residential construction market is an exciting one, and our new model home at Wellen Park is ready to inspire prospective customers. This vast master-planned community in the Venice area is must-see for folks yearning to build or buy a new custom …
Searching for a new custom Florida home while navigating today’s never-boring residential construction market? There IS some recent good news out there, and it concerns perhaps the market’s hottest topic, those headline-grabbing interest rates. In May, Realtor.com® released its quarterly New Construction Report, which revealed people who bought new-construction homes …
At first, you might think, “Wait a minute, I thought…” And you’re right! A new custom Florida home from ICI Homes won’t have a basement thanks to the state’s geology and water table. But that doesn’t preclude having the valuable space and features you’ll find in traditional, dug-out basements in …
We at ICI Homes are excited to make our building debut at one of west central Florida’s most established and sought-after master-planned communities, Waterset, in Apollo Beach. As a new preferred builder at Waterset, we’re also thrilled to open our new model home in the community’s latest model-home park, the …
Numerically speaking, yes. Realistically? It definitely depends. And we at ICI Homes know prospective customers debating that question need more definitive guidance. We’ll start by saying the townhome vs single-family home price debate is more nuanced than yes or no. Every customer’s situation is unique, and it’s helpful to consider …
Saving money never goes out of style, especially with today’s never-ending financial headlines and ongoing cost of living increases. But there’s one category ICI Homes customers don’t have to fret about when they build or buy a new custom Florida home with us: energy expenses. New residential construction provides a …