Owning a home means taking care of every aspect of your property to ensure its longevity and functionality. One of the most critical areas to focus on is your doors and windows. They not only play a key role in your home’s energy efficiency but also contribute to its security …
Ah, the joy of buying and moving into your first new custom Florida home! There’s nothing like the thrill of transitioning from rentals, roommates and possibly parental basements. You definitely should enjoy receiving keys at closing, final walkthroughs with your ICI Homes builder, and the arrival of moving vans or …
Owning a new home is exciting, and part of maintaining its beauty and value is regular upkeep. If your home has a concrete slab foundation, patio, or driveway, paying attention to these surfaces is key to ensuring they remain strong and aesthetically pleasing for years to come. Read on to …
The phrase “Coastal Modern” was the No. 3-ranked design trend in Realtor.com’s 2025 Hottest Home Trends Report, which was released in mid-November. While surveying annual data from the website’s active listings of resale homes, researchers noted use of the search term “Coastal Modern” increased by 125.6 percent over 2024 search …
If you’re contemplating buying a new custom Florida home, you probably know all the headlines and experts’ opinions about whether today’s residential real-estate market is or isn’t a great time to buy a home. While factors like stubborn interest rates, pricing and supply shouldn’t be ignored, recent interest-rate drops and …
Owning a beautiful ICI Home means enjoying a custom-designed space built for both comfort and lasting value. However, keeping your home in peak condition requires regular maintenance, especially regarding the exterior finish. Florida’s weather can be both stunning and harsh, so paying close attention to your home’s exterior is key …
We are proud to share exciting news from the NAHB’s The Nationals 2025 competition. ICI Homes has been recognized with two Silver Awards, placing both entries among the top finalists in the country. With more than 1,100 submissions reviewed by a panel of 16 industry jurors, earning a Silver Award …
The Sunshine State is a major year-round destination for all sorts of amateur, collegiate and professional sports, with United States Tennis Association headquarters in Lake Nona, Orlando’s top master-planned community, as one example. PGA Tour headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, near Jacksonville, is another example. And, per the Florida Sports …
Like many significant purchases, buying a new custom Florida home during a season jammed with big end-of-year holidays, celebrations and vacations, might seem as if it’s best delayed to a not-so-frantic part of the calendar. But what if you must move because of personal, work or family deadlines? Or know …
Health and wellness are big buzzwords, with entire industries built around resources for folks who want to prioritize their well-being. And, while health and wellness are personal focuses, our homes can contribute too. Key takeaways Homes designed with health, safety, and adaptability in mind can support residents in living comfortably …