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Welcome to Central Florida...

Central Florida is a region of the Southern U.S. state of Florida. The Central region includes the Orlando metropolitan area (Orange, Lake, Osceola, and Seminole Counties), Polk and Sumter counties in the interior. Volusia and Brevard counties on the east coast with Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Hillsborough counties making up the west coast. Central Florida is mostly flatland with plenty of open space and over 1,500 lakes and ponds. A mixture of wetlands, Cypress, Maple, Oak, and Pine forests, pastures, prairies and coastline make for exceptional diversity throughout the Central Florida area.

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College Park

College Park, a community in the city of Orlando, gets its name from the many streets in the area that were named after colleges and universities such as Princeton, Harvard, and Yale. Being in proximity to downtown makes College Park a highly desirable area for custom home building. College Park is only 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport and about 30 minutes from theme parks and other Central Florida area attractions.

The area really became popular in the 1920s when new residents arrived in large numbers during the real estate boom of the 1920s, when the City of Orlando expanded its northern boundary to include Par Street to include College Park.

The neighborhood was home to both astronaut John Young, who grew up in his parents’ home at 815 West Princeton Street and writer Jack Kerouac who lived at 1418 Clouser Avenue when his masterpiece “On the Road” was published. The house now operates as the non-profit Kerouac Project, which is a haven for up-and-coming writers. Not only is it a unique tribute to Kerouac, it also managed to put Orlando on the international literary map.

In 2002, Edgewater Drive, the main thoroughfare of the community, was changed from a 4-lane byway to a more pedestrian-friendly 3-lanes (1 in each direction with a central turn lane and bicycle lanes).

College Park is home to a variety of unique restaurants and shops that are within easy walking distance of most of the area homes. There is also easy access to the Ivanhoe Row area, including an “Antique Row” with eclectic dining options. Ivanhoe is also on the shore of Lake Ivanhoe which offers a spectacular view of downtown Orlando skyline.

Orlando

Orlando, which is located in Orange County, is the center of the metropolitan area. Orlando has a population of over two million. This makes it the 22nd largest metropolitan area in the United States.

Orlando is nicknamed “The City Beautiful” and its symbol is the fountain at Lake Eola Park, which is located downtown. Attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World make Orlando “The Theme Park Capital of the World.” The Orlando International Airport is also located only about 20 minutes away from downtown. The city happens to be one of the most popular destinations for conferences and conventions, with the Orange County Convention Center being the second-largest convention facility in the country.

Orlando’s notable residential communities include Maitland, College Park, Windermere, Winter Park, Lake Mary, Heathrow and many others. Orlando colleges include Rollins College, Full Sail, and University of Central Florida, the second largest university in the country. Orlando is also home to the Orlando Magic, an NBA franchise with one of the newest stadiums in the country located right downtown. Orlando City Soccer Club, an MLS franchise, also has their own stadium downtown.

The City of Orlando is filled with a wide variety of dining options, cultural destinations, nightlife, outdoor activities, and shopping districts, making it an ideal location to build a new custom home.

Windermere

Windermere, Florida maintains arguably one of the most desirable addresses in the Central Florida area. Home to several professional athletes, celebrities, CEOs, and other executives, while having amazing private communities. This makes Windermere the ideal balance of peaceful living and networking.

This community is also still within close proximity to all the excitement and conveniences of Orlando. Downtown Windermere is only about 10 miles from Walt Disney World Resorts, 5.5 miles from Universal Orlando Resort, 10 miles from SeaWorld Orlando, and 7 miles from the family fun on International Drive. The community is also on the Butler Chain of Lakes which consists of 11 lakes linked together by both natural waterways and man-made canals in a 10-mile chain.

Windermere’s downtown is a small, charming, and unique destination with beautiful old shade trees. Windermere maintains its small-town charm with unpaved dirt roads to discourage traffic, and a Main Street town center consisting of quaint shops, cafes, and other businesses. Windermere real estate consistently ranks among the most desired in America. The community has several good public schools, a low crime rate, and a large population of college-educated, home-owning adults.

Winter Park

If you're looking to build a custom home in Central Florida, one of the most desirable locations is Winter Park. A suburban city just north of downtown Orlando with a vibrant arts and culture community.

Winter Park contains civic buildings, retail, art galleries, Rollins College, museums, a park, a train station, a golf course with a country club, a historic cemetery, and a boat launch. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, which houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of Tiffany glass, is in Winter Park. The community also hosts the popular Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival annually.

Winter Park has its own chain of lakes, consisting of a series of six spring-fed lakes interconnected by canals. These Central Florida lakes are a popular destination for boating, water sports, fishing, and swimming.

Being a rich and diverse cultural community, Winter Park is one of the best places to build a custom home in Central Florida.

Reviving Tourism in the Sunshine State

January 31, 2023

No surprise to local Florida residents that the Sunshine State gets more than its fair share of visitors. Tourism actually plays such a large role that the state’s tourism-marketing team, Visit Florida, maintains that Florida is the top U.S. travel destination for international travelers based on market share. Florida’s tourism statistics for the 3rd quarter …

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Fixing Florida’s Property Insurance Market

December 16, 2022

There’s a looming storm cloud over Florida’s property insurance market. Florida homeowners currently pay property insurance rates that are three times the national average. This is primarily due to significant catastrophic risk from hurricanes and flooding. Hurricane Ian caused between $35 billion and $73 billion in insured damage in the state of Florida. This further …

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Inflation Stabilization Indicators

August 18, 2022

Headline Inflation for this month is around 8.5%, which is down from last month’s 9.1%. This change is heading in the right direction, however there are multiple sources that influence this number. The drop in inflation we are seeing currently is likely primarily influenced by changing oil and gas prices. While still high, gas prices …

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Adjustable Rate Mortgage Demand at 14 Year High, Uh Oh.

May 11, 2022

Homebuyers are trying to afford this pricey spring market and resorting to Adjustable Rate Mortgages, the highest demand in 14 years! Mortgage applications to purchase a home rose 5% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with …

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Florida’s Growing Pains

May 3, 2022

     Any Florida residents already know that the Sunshine State attracts more than its fair share of attention. From tourists visiting beaches and theme parks, to an influx in migration.   With the rate it’s been going, it is projected that Florida will attract about 2.5 MILLION new residents by the end of the …

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Housing bubbles have hit Florida hard. Is it ready for another one?

April 28, 2022

Central Florida Builders weigh in on the new landscape of Florida’s economy. Florida’s economy has bounced back from the pandemic quicker than most – which economists credit in part to a surge of people buying homes in the state. But Federal Reserve officials warn that there’s a housing bubble brewing. Home prices across the country …

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Central Florida Construction Industry Bright Future

October 6, 2021

Amid changes in local tourism and economic development in the area, the Department of Labor made a recalculation on Central Florida’s economic recovery. And in their focus on the future and economic gains painted by the fresh data set, Brill said that he sees promise in the construction industry right now. According to the partnership, Central Florida’s construction industry is …

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Disaster-Proofing Tips

August 31, 2021

Florida has been a national leader when it comes to its state-wide building code. The code, which was enacted by the Florida Legislature in 1998, following the destruction of Hurricane Andrew, became effective on March 1, 2002. Since then, over a quarter of the state’s homes have been built or remodeled to code satisfaction. This …

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Brightline’s Brightside for Builders

July 22, 2021

Private rail provider, Brightline, is currently over halfway done with the construction of its new high-speed railway extension from West Palm Beach to the Orlando International Airport. With an expected completion date of late 2022, the rail line will connect South and Central Florida over a 235-mile span! Over 10,000 jobs and over $6.4 billion …

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Rapid Population Growth Drowning the Housing Market?

July 6, 2021

On top of all the seasonal snowbirds that migrate to Florida for warmer climes, and the tourists that come to take pictures with overgrown rodents, there’s a steady stream of people that are actually looking to put their roots down here in the Sunshine State. How’s the housing market keeping up? This flood of new …

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