Florida’s outdoor lifestyle is a major reason many people move to the Sunshine State each year. Its gorgeous beaches, world-class attractions and temperate climate are other factors, but the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors year-round is simply irresistible for most home buyers, particularly those from colder climates. No matter why …
WASHINGTON – Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose three points to 71 in October, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Sentiment levels are at their highest point since February 2018. “The housing rebound that began in the …
The benefits of being near an institution of higher learning, in terms of home values and opportunities, is worth understanding. Make that institution of higher learning an elite, top-ranked institution, well then, you’ve just added the cherry on top. That’s the case with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. …
Good news Central Florida home buyers, especially if you have college-age kids. Recently, two major Florida schools ranked in the lists of best public universities. These schools are close to ICI Homes communities throughout the state of Florida. We’re talking about the University of Florida in Gainesville, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical …
Many of us likely grew up with slamming screen doors that signaled passage between indoors to outdoors. That signature BLAM — especially in summer — meant someone was heading in from, or out to, outdoor living spaces and possibly a lot of fun! In Florida, a lanai is your entry …
What’s the number one question we get asked online? “How do I get in the garage?!” The question about landscaping in front of the garage of a model is the question asked above all other questions and today we’re going to talk about it! If you’re not familiar with the trend …
In the third blog of our series on how ICI Homes earns such eye-opening customer service ratings — a sparkling 96 percent as of this writing — let’s review East Central Florida Division President Samuel D. Morrisett’s Part I summation of how we approach customer satisfaction. “There are three things …
Many of ICI Homes’ floor plans come with what’s known as flex space or a bonus room. Whatever you call it, the home buyer decides its ultimate function and those choices can be endless. Home offices, kids’ playrooms, craft rooms and home theaters all are examples of what you can …
Earlier on the ICI Homes Blog, we discussed the importance of homebuilders’ customer service ratings and how our own — at 96 percent — leaves the current industry standard in its dust. We’re extremely grateful for the many homeowners willing to give us a big thumbs-up. But how does that …
When you build a new custom Florida home with ICI Homes, one of the things you’ll receive is a customized experience.