While some of us may have fireworks, kazoos and “Auld Lang Syne” still ringing our ears, every new year brings fresh possibilities and the impetus to act on them.
If a new custom home tops your goal list, we at ICI Homes can help map out a path no matter your home-buying experience.
Some people decide it’s time to move, or move up from being renters, and simply go do it. But most of us need a game plan. Rather than specifics, we’re sharing three broad steps you can take to achieve your goal.
Here’s how to ring in the year with a new custom home.
Key takeaways
- Finding the right custom home starts with defining your budget, must-haves, and the features that best fit your lifestyle.
- Researching communities, floor plans, and locations helps narrow your options and identify the best place to call home.
- Strengthening your finances before buying can make the homebuying process smoother and expand your options.
- With thoughtful planning and expert guidance, building or buying a custom Florida home becomes a more confident and rewarding experience.
Decide what kind of home
You probably have an idea of what you want and don’t. That’s a good start.
Establish a budget in a comfortable financial zone, then make lists on your favorite devices (or jot them on a note pad) of must-haves and don’t-needs. Is a formal dining room necessary? Does someone absolutely need a home office?
Then cruise ICI Homes’ website and floor-plan library. You’ll find much helpful information — plus 3D tours, photo and video galleries, and interactive floor plans in specific ICI Homes communities. You also can download brochures and storybooks about many of our communities.
Which brings us to…
Decide where to be
Everyone buys a new custom home for personal reasons. Sometimes it’s career relocation. Perhaps to be nearer family and friends. Or, it’s because you really want to be where you really want to be!
No matter the reason, begin by researching your target location(s).
If it’s somewhere unfamiliar, get googling. Visit prospective new hometowns in person if possible. Combine the research with vacations and weekend getaways.
Check out ICI Homes’ master-planned communities and their proximity to dining, services, beaches, schools, arts and culture destinations — plus healthcare institutions and airports.
We’ve built new custom Florida homes all over the state for 45 years, developing our own master-planned communities and serving as preferred builders in others, and you’ll also find an array of resident amenities in each community, which enhances the enjoyment of living there.
Build your financial strength
Buying a new custom Florida home is the largest purchase most of us will make, and often it’s our most valuable physical asset. Building equity in a new home is well worth some time spent in the financial gym.
Regardless if you’re a first-time or repeat buyer, financial strength makes the process easier and less stressful. Let’s face it — buying a home is both a big decision and financial commitment!
So if you’ve got some heavy financial lifting to do, the beginning of a new year is a great time to commit to it and get into tiptop fiscal shape. Especially now that you know what kind of home you’re targeting, your most comfortable price range, and where you’d like to find it.
Ready for your new custom home? Talk to ICI Homes here.