Searching for or building a new custom Florida home requires a massive amount of preparation. There’s so much you have to know, and so much you probably don’t know, that all the websites and handouts and conversations with builders and real estate agents eventually run the risk of coalescing into …
If you live in the Sunshine State or are moving here, water might be prominent on your list of homeowner must-haves. Florida beaches are important for many of us, followed by recreational options involving Intracoastal Waterways, creeks, lakes and well-known water parks. Then there’s that Florida staple, the swimming pool. …
“Walking the dog” has new meaning in today’s 21st-century, master-planned communities. Opening the back door just so Fido can work off energy and do his or her business at a safe distance, no longer is the norm. Although it’s definitely the default option if you’re stuck inside watching the kids, …
This is it. You’re moving into a new custom Florida home or soon will. What do you do with all of your stuff? Odds are it’s not only yours. If it’s your family moving, multiply “stuff” by the number of family members and you might have closets, drawers, containers and …
It’s no secret that buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. It may also become one of the busiest times in your life as well. In this busy, modern world many of us shop online for goods and services, such as groceries …
St. Augustine. It’s one of the oldest places in the United States and one of the most heavily visited. We at ICI Homes promise it’s worth it. The Ancient City is less than 50 miles south of Jacksonville and under 100 miles north of Daytona Beach. That makes it the perfect day …
Etiquette experts agree that giving someone a gift of cash for a birthday, graduation, or wedding celebration is commonplace. But, did you know that it’s also common to receive a gift of cash for a down payment on a home? In fact, in 2017, the National Association of Realtors Profile …
Unless you’re allergic to water — is there such a thing? — one reason you may be planning a move to Florida is so you can dwell near an ocean. Or, a cool, calming river, lake or creek within view of your backyard. And there are few places to better …
If you’re considering a move to Florida because of career or other obligations, you understand immediately how crucial tourism is to the state’s economy. It provides jobs, revenue, services and amenities, among other things. But, most of us likely don’t want to live right in the midst of a tourist area. …
In Part I, we introduced four fun activities for kids to enjoy on a first visit to St. Augustine. Ready for more adventures? We at ICI Homes know a fun expedition when we see one, and historic St. Augustine is just the place to enthrall and educate (without them knowing …