The Homebuyer journey can be tricky, but we offer tips, tricks and advice for those seeking a new home in the sunny state of Florida. And when you’re ready, consider using ICI Homes as your builder in any of our fine communities or on your own lot.
These words sound so similar, but in the mortgage business, they mean two very different things. A prequalification letter and a preapproval letter are similar. Both are free and provide you with the maximum amount of money the bank is willing to lend you, based on certain financial assumptions you provided …
Not everyone who moves to Florida comes from somewhere close enough to check out prospective communities in person, on the weekends. If you live in Vancouver, British Columbia and are Sunshine State-bound, buying a new home on the opposite side of North America can be intimidating — doubly so if …
On the hunt for a new Florida custom home, but dreading the process? The struggle is real! We at ICI Homes hear it frequently from prospective customers and visitors who must (or want to) move, yet view the home-buying process as a chore. Some people simply don’t enjoy selling a …
There are a few circumstances where you can and may prefer to purchase a new home before selling your previous home. If you are in a hot seller’s market where homes are selling quickly, for example. If you are buying new construction, you have extra time to sell your current …
Being mindful of the environment is a must for many home buyers and builders today. If you’re shopping for a new custom Florida home with a priority on energy efficiency, well, you’re in the right place with ICI Homes. We’ve been building custom homes all over the state of Florida …
You might think all appraisals are the same, but a buyer’s choice of financing has an impact on the process. It can affect who can perform the appraisal, the minimum health and safety standards the house must meet, and the cost of the appraisal. Appraiser qualifications Not all appraisers can …
We at ICI Homes thought you might like us to define some of the terms used in the homebuilding industry. Unfamiliar slang and jargon can confuse potential customers searching for, or building, a new custom Florida home. And who wants to go through such an important process feeling like you …
Like any industry, the modern homebuilding scene has its own language and terminology that evolved out of need and circumstance. Some terms you’ll hear are strictly slang — verbal shortcuts that most folks working in the business, instantly understand. Some terms are specific to the various disciplines in the homebuilding …
If you’re building a new custom home with ICI Homes, you’ll find no end of inspiration and options for outdoor living. We live in the Sunshine State, so of course all of our homes come with a lanai of some shape and size. In most of our floorplans, you can …
The economy is strong, rates are still low, and the real estate industry is hot. For people wanting to purchase a home but struggling to scrape up the down payment, there is hope. Many people are aware that they do not need a 20% down payment. But, what you might …