Florida might be known as the Sunshine State, but it’s also Citrus Central. Agricultural is a huge contributor to Florida’s economy along with tourism, and the citrus industry has a long history here. According to the Florida Agricultural Statistics Service, Florida ranked No. 1 in the United States in value of production for oranges and Read More »
Do you begin dreading your departure the moment you arrive at your favorite vacation locale? Does your entire household feel the same way? Might be time for your very own seasonal or vacation home! Even if you’re still fond of your permanent residence — and want to keep it for a while — you know Read More »
Many people move to Florida for many reasons, but one of the biggest is to avoid winter weather in colder climates. You might be one of those people — or in the process of trying to move — and you’re just done with freezing temperatures, nasty winds and icy precipitation of all kinds. You don’t Read More »
Thinking about a new custom Florida home in ICI Homes’ amazing beachside community of Verona? It’s located only a short walk or bicycle ride from Atlantic Oceans beaches, so we’re betting we know where you’ll spend a lot of quality time! In fact, its proper name is Verona Oceanside, which pretty much says it all. Read More »
When you move to a new town and sometimes a new state, holidays feel different during the first weeks and months. Many of us observe holidays in the same manner year after year, and it’s easy to fall in a rut of familiarity. But moving to a new custom Florida home will uproot those ruts, Read More »
Like most of the United States’ eastern seaboard, Florida’s Atlantic Coast has a long history that extends back multiple centuries. That certainly includes the greater Daytona Beach area. If you’re shopping for a new custom Florida home here, you’ll see history everywhere. Historical structures, places and people give this slice of east central Florida the Read More »
Ah, bathrooms. They’re critical parts of our daily routines, but let’s be honest — probably not the first features most people obsess over when shopping for a new home. We always want them to be spotless and highly functional. But showstoppers? Well… Why not? If we spend so much necessary time in bathrooms, let’s enjoy Read More »
Most of us have busy modern lives packed with family, work and personal obligations. Most of us value those things as priorities, but wow — they can cause a lot of stress at times. And we know where constant, unending stress leads: doctors’ offices, crankiness and even emotional, mental and physical issues if we allow Read More »
One of the dilemmas of our modern 24/7 world is the temptation or pressure to always be on. Always answer emails, even at night. Always remember something else you absolutely must do, the minute you pull up the covers. The only solution to sleep deprivation or a lack of rest is to simply prioritize it. Read More »
Whether you are shopping for your home or are currently under contract it’s important to maintain your credit score and manage debt responsibly. This can be hard to do especially around the holidays. While shopping this holiday season, keep these tips in mind to help keep your credit score as high as your holiday spirit. Read More »