To Pool or Not: A Home Buyer’s Question

To Pool or Not: A Home Buyer’s Question

A backyard swimming pool is one of the hallmarks of Florida living. The state’s temperate climate makes enjoying a pool a year-round possibility, and there’s something soothing about lounging — or working from home! — next to a lovely, watery vista. If you’re considering building or buying a new custom …

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Tips for Decorating Outdoor Living Spaces - ICI Aiden 20M 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 Enhancer

Tips for Decorating Outdoor Living Spaces

One of the wonderful aspects about Florida living is being able to enjoy outdoor living spaces year-round. There’s no need to seal off the screened-in porch, store empty planters in the garage so they won’t freeze and crack, or “winterize” your grill. Nope — all those outdoor elements can be …

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Get Growing: Tips for Water-Wise Gardening - watering garden

Get Growing: Tips for Water-Wise Gardening

In Florida, gardening can be considered a form of outdoor recreation. The Sunshine State’s subtropical and tropical climates make gardening a year-round activity, and its warmth, rich soils and moisture provide near-perfect growing conditions. So why should water-wise gardening be important here? For several practical reasons. It’s a smart way …

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How to Buy an ICI Homes Model Home - ICI Brooke OakM 283 4 5 6 7 8 9 Enhancer

How to Buy an ICI Homes Model Home

Searching for a new custom Florida home and think you’ve found the perfect match? But it happens to be one of our awesome ICI Homes model homes? Not a problem. You CAN buy a model home when the opportunity to purchase it becomes available. If that doesn’t fit your schedule, …

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Using Outdoor Design Elements Indoors

Using Outdoor Design Elements Indoors

Outdoor living is a major factor for many people who move to Florida. They anticipate lounging on lanais year round rather than only in warmer months, so outfitting those spaces probably occupies a lot of thought. But, have you considered using some relaxed outdoor design or furnishings inside your new …

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Community Spotlight with Rich Driver at Asturia

Community Spotlight with Rich Driver at Asturia

Looking for a new custom Florida home that’s city-close yet with nature at your back door? Talk to Rich Driver at Asturia, a master-planned community north of Tampa where ICI Homes is a preferred homebuilder. Driver is the ICI Homes sales associate at Asturia, and your contact for a great …

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