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Wanting to build a new home but worried about rising interest rates? An extended rate lock may be the answer for you. Extended rate locks provide an option to lock in your loan at a set interest rate for up to 270 days. This provides protection against future interest rate …
NEWS FLASH: there’s no perfect time of the year to put your current home on the market. There are seasons when going to market can be easier, depending on your geographical region, but the truth is there are no blanket absolutes. It all depends on the home you’re selling, where …
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 …
Most of us know our pets are sensitive beyond our human realization. Their hearing and sense of smell can seem otherworldly, so it should be no surprise that cats and dogs, in particular, pick up on vibes their owners don’t realize are being telegraphed. Throw in a huge upheavel such …
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 …
Out with the old. In with the new. That’s good inspiration when you’re planning a move to a new custom Florida home. If you’re a typical adult, you have odds, ends and assorted junk stashed in your current home. You know it’s there, even though it’s squashed in drawers, closets, …
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 …
No matter what size bathrooms you’re planning for your new custom Florida home, you’d like them to look appealing. We’ll assume the cleanliness part of the equation! Instead, let’s talk about design. We spend a lot of time in bathrooms. We also ask them to work hard. Bathrooms must accommodate …
Are you Florida-bound or thinking about making that move? Our sunny climate and year-round warmth are major reasons many people head south. Being able to go to the beach (comfortably) almost any day of the year is a big draw, along with amazing recreation options, world-class attractions, booming industries and …
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 …