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Congratulations on becoming a first-time homeowner! If you’re younger, it’s a major part of adulting. If you’re older, it’s a satisfying goal reached. You’re probably ready to assume the expenses and obligations involved, but you may not have thought much about how you’ll fill your new spaces. Furnishing your new home …
In Part I, we talked about how you and your family can become welcome members of your new Florida community. To sum it up, if you want good neighbors, be one. Many of you likely heeded the tactics in Part I during previous moves. But, let’s talk about the one …
Whether you’ve just moved into a new custom Florida home, or are in the process of doing so, assimilating into your new neighborhood should matter to you and yours. Getting to know your neighbors, and perhaps making some new friends, can improve the quality of everyone’s community life. Kids grow …
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 …
If you’re one of those people who thinks beige is the planet’s most boring color, we at ICI Homes are here to convince you otherwise. Any color can be boring if it’s overused, underutilized, or the tired default choice because “it goes with everything.” But there’s much more to beige …
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 …
You live in Florida. Know what that means? Visitors. If you’ve just moved to Florida or are planning to, be sure the new custom home you’ll build with us is equipped with at least one guest room and handy guest bathroom. You probably have extended family members and friends who …
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 …
We love our outdoor living in Florida and likely so will you if you move to the Sunshine State. The combination of natural resources, beauty and a year-round temperate climate means enjoying 70-degree beach days in January, and only occasional appearances of heavy jackets. Northern Florida can be a bit …