Orlando, Tampa Among WalletHub’s Top 10 Cities for First-Time Home Buyers

The financial website WalletHub recently dropped an interesting list that may interest potential buyers seeking to become first-time homeowners. Released July 15, WalletHub’s 2025 Top 10 Cities for First-Time Home Buyers contained six Sunshine State locations, including two where ICI Homes is building new custom Florida homes. Palm Bay led …

WalletHub Lists Three Florida Cities Among Top 5 for Retirees

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 …

Persimmon Park: Future Planning for Legacy Wiregrass Ranch

One of the biggest master-planned communities in the Tampa Bay region continues to grow, with a similar exciting evolution taking place in its core area. Wiregrass Ranch, located in Wesley Chapel just east of downtown Tampa, is a go-to choice for folks seeking their new custom Florida homes in Pasco …

Persimmon Park at Wiregrass Ranch: A Family Legacy

Looking for a new custom Florida home in the Tampa Bay region with a family feel? Put Wiregrass Ranch on your to-do list. This master-planned community 30 minutes east of Tampa offers a family atmosphere along with every imaginable resident amenity. It even boasts its own shopping center and schools! …

Orlando, Tampa Among WalletHub’s Top 10 U.S. Cities to Launch Careers

The kickoff of summer — aka the month of June — also marks the unofficial season of new beginnings, transitions and celebratory life events. In other words, graduations, weddings, new jobs and new homes. Moving is a common denominator for most folks making those and similar transitions, and since many …

What Should I Look for in a Neighborhood When Buying a New Home?

Figuring out where to live is often the toughest part of buying a new custom Florida home. You may have chosen the area, but choosing the perfect neighborhood for you and your household might feel like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Fear not! We at ICI Homes have built new custom …

Tampa Ranks in the Top 10 Relocation Destinations

Tampa Bay’s metro area is No. 8 on a list of top-10 destinations for people who pursue relocating to a U.S. state other than the one where they live, according to recent Realtor.com research. Tampa is the only Florida city on this latest Realtor.com list, and ICI Homes is a …

Community Spotlight: Exploring Persimmon Park

If you’re on the trail of a new custom Florida home in the Tampa Bay area, we at ICI Homes invite you to Persimmon Park at Wiregrass Ranch.

Why Alley-Load Homes Are a Practical, Pleasing Choice

If you’re searching for a new custom Florida home, you’ve likely discovered that ICI Homes builds alley-load homes in several of the state’s most in-demand communities. This is a win-win for buyers seeking a true community lifestyle. Alley-load homes have the garage sited at the back rather than the front. …

Find Your New Abode in One of ICI Homes’ Newest Communities

Looking for a new custom Florida home and truly looking for the newest options? ICI Homes recently celebrated grand openings of our work in several significant master-planned communities throughout Florida, and we’d love for you check them out. Who knows? You might find the perfect lot, floor plan or move-in-ready …

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