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Communities, Construction in FloridaWhat’s the Difference? Block Versus Wood Frames
We at ICI Homes have built new custom Florida homes all over the state for more than four decades, and
Buying a Home, Communities, Construction in Florida, Homebuyer Resources, News, Relocating to FloridaWhy Master-Planned Communities Are Thriving in the Sunshine State
A Forbes.com contributor recently spotlighted Florida residents’ affinity for master-planned communities, an observation that’s spot on. The article, “Master-Planned Communities
Buying a Home, Construction in Florida, Home CustomizationWhat’s a Florida Basement?
At first, you might think, “Wait a minute, I thought…” And you’re right! A new custom Florida home from ICI
Communities, Construction in Florida, On Your LandFAQs About Building On Your Land with ICI Homes
At ICI Homes, we believe your dream home should begin with your dreams — not limitations. Building on your own
Construction in FloridaIs New Construction a Great Value for Savvy Homebuyers?
Searching for a new home and unsure whether to buy a resale or new construction? We at ICI Homes are
Buying a Home, Communities, Construction in Florida, Home Customization, Homebuyer ResourcesBuild on Your Lot: Questions Answered
If it’s time to build that dream home, retirement home, or vacation home on a lot that you own, it’s
ICI Spotlight, Communities, Construction in Florida, Design and Trends, TamayaWest Indies Style: Is Our Newest Elevation Right for You?
Many people searching for a new custom Florida home want it to look like belongs in the Sunshine State —
ICI Spotlight, Buying a Home, Communities, Construction in Florida, MovingNo “Off Season” – Build A New Custom Florida Home Any Time of Year
Trying to sync up your calendar with a move to the Sunshine State? It’s much easier than you might think.
ICI Spotlight, Construction in Florida, Design and TrendsWhy There’s Landscaping in Front of Model Home Garages
What’s the number one question we get asked online? “How do I get in the garage?!” The question about landscaping in
ICI Spotlight, Construction in FloridaHome-Buying Lingo Explained: What’s ‘Exterior Elevation?’
Like any industry, the modern homebuilding scene has its own language and terminology that evolved out of need and circumstance.
Communities, Construction in FloridaHow to Maximize the Helpfulness of ICI Homes’ Online Sales Consultants
If you’re searching for a new custom Florida home and you’ve discovered us at ICI Homes, you have an instant
ICI Spotlight, Construction in Florida, Home CustomizationOur Top Four Suggestions for First-Time Home Builders
Ready to take the home-building plunge? As a newbie? All we at ICI Homes ask you to remember is this:
What’s the Difference? Block Versus Wood Frames
September 28, 2025
We at ICI Homes have built new custom Florida homes all over the state for more than four decades, and one frequent question our sales associates, floor plan designers and builders hear from customers is a good one: what’s the difference between a block or wood-framed home? Let’s peel back
Why Master-Planned Communities Are Thriving in the Sunshine State
August 3, 2025
A Forbes.com contributor recently spotlighted Florida residents’ affinity for master-planned communities, an observation that’s spot on. The article, “Master-Planned Communities Are Thriving and Growing in Florida,” contains researched statistics and summaries that we at ICI Homes know well. We’ve built new custom Florida homes all over the state for more
What’s a Florida Basement?
June 15, 2025
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
Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Faucet Aerator
May 2, 2023
Plumbing is a critical system in your new custom Florida home. If you’re settling into one built by ICI Homes, do your part to make sure it stays in tiptop shape by tackling several easy plumbing maintenance tasks yourself, one of which is aerating your faucets. If that sounds weird,
Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Caulking Window Exteriors
April 15, 2023
Rest assured your new custom Florida home from ICI Homes is stout, strong, and ready to welcome you with every structural component. We build EQ Factor homes, using the latest technology, building techniques, and materials. Combined with our crews’ and contractors’ skill and experience, this ensures a tighter building envelope
Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Caulking Stucco
March 5, 2023
Imagine a much smoother, lighter, and more spreadable cement. That’s stucco. But it’s tough-as-nails just like cement and forms a neutral and durable exterior surface. Construction crews apply stucco over a new home’s concrete block frame, troweling it to an even finish. Once cured (or dried), the exterior stucco is