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 …
For many people, becoming empty nesters means time for new beginnings. Children have launched, work lives may soon be in rear mirrors, and the future is open to a new life stage and a new custom Florida home. The latter is a frequent right of passage for empty nesters, for …
At ICI Homes, we don’t just build homes; we build dreams, lifestyles, and award-winning experiences. This year’s 2025 Laurel Awards proved that once again, with 27 awards across the board for our outstanding sales, marketing, and design teams. The Big One: The Grand Laurel Award We are beyond honored to …
The financial website released a new study on September 2 cataloguing 182 cities in the United States on merits specifically for retirees, with Orlando (No. 1), Miami (No. 4) and Tampa (No. 5) securing three of the five top spots. Although it’s no surprise these Florida metros scored well, it’s …
Today’s residential real estate market can be an adventure for buyers and builders of new construction homes alike, which is noted in RCLCO’s mid-year 2025 ranking of the United States’ 50 top-selling, master-planned communities. Dour headlines during the first half of the year contributed to some dour statistics, but resiliency, …
Dogs are integral family members for many ICI Homes customers, so it’s important to consider Fido’s place when building or buying a new custom Florida home. Fortunately, modern residential construction materials and designs make doing so easy. From streamlining supplies and maintenance, to ensuring pups of all ages are comfortable …
Considering a master-planned community for your new custom Florida home? It’s a great move for prospective ICI Homes customers seeking amazing resident amenities, distinctive architectural designs and community vibes. But, did you know there are multiple types of master-planned communities? A country club community takes the master-planned community experience and …
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 …
Many folks searching for a new custom Florida home, especially first-time buyers, may look at new-home prices versus resale prices and wonder if resales offer a better buy than new construction. It’s a common assumption. Resales are priced lower than new builds because, to borrow automotive terms, they’re “used” or …
We at ICI Homes are back with another installment in our occasional series that helps customers understand terminology involved in new residential construction and real estate. Every industry has quirky phrases and words that can sound like another language, and residential home-building is no different. Here’s an example from the …