It’s perhaps the biggest question for many first-time home buyers —and one with no one-size-fits-all answer. That’s actually okay because many of us who buy our first new custom Florida home do so via a mortgage, also known as a home loan. A down payment lowers the price of your …
Wonder why Florida is such a top destination for retirees? Perhaps they know something the rest of us didn’t — until now! In all seriousness, researchers from The Ohio State University’s College of Public Health recently published findings that indicate people living within 30 miles of an ocean enjoy a …
Your first reaction might be, NOT SO FAST! Now that we have your attention — albeit in an amusing way — this is an important tactic to not overlook when searching for your new custom Florida home. Our home is our sanctuary. Its location is too. Buying or building that …
It’s a question being asked a lot as the Baby Boomer generation eyes retirement and younger generations juggle careers and caring for families of their own. With the rising costs of elder care, assisted living and other services, those in the “sandwich generations” who want to help older loved ones …
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 …
Master-planned communities, which include popular amenities such as swimming pools and sports courts, are in high demand in today’s residential real estate market, for many reasons. They offer new custom Florida homes with amazing surroundings and activities, and come in all price ranges, sizes and configurations. For many buyers, two …
It’s a question familiar to many parents, grandparents and guardians, but one that’s always relevant when searching for a new custom Florida home. As with everything, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But we at ICI Homes are happy to offer a few topics we think can be helpful. We’ve built new …
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 …