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 …
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 …
It’s a no-brainer in Florida: outdoor living is a part of most homeowners’ lives.For many of us, it’s a big reason we moved to the Sunshine State, and a big factor in how we chose and built our homes. A subtropical, temperate climate with mild winters, abundant natural resources and …
Ready for a new custom Florida home but need to sell your current home first? Most of us do. You probably know that the interior of your existing home should be clean, uncluttered and attractively staged in order to sell, but so does the exterior. Both views matter for prospective …
Does your living area have a case of the blahs? Maybe you’re tired of faded spots on sofas and chairs that betray where everyone sits. Your kitchen looks like it’s produced one too many spaghetti dinners. Oh, and you might be in countdown mode to sell your existing home, so …
Ready to make your design selections for your new custom Florida home? Perhaps anticipating doing so in the near future? Choosing paint colors, countertop materials and flooring, to name but a few items you’ll select, can be intimidating if interior design isn’t your thing. Luckily for all ICI Homes customers, …
You’re in your new custom Florida home and the worst of the moving upheaval is over. Congratulations! Now it’s time to unpack. Uh oh. You probably packed essentials separately ahead of time, so everybody has clothes, shoes and toiletries. The coffeemaker’s out, and so all electronic devices and their chargers. …
One of the more versatile spaces in your new custom Florida home also can be one of the most productive. At ICI Homes, many of our popular floorplans contain flex spaces — extra rooms — that can be designated for whatever purpose the home buyer deems necessary. Often, that flex …
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 …