From well-renowned theme parks to luxurious golf courses, Orlando is the place to be! With attractions, arts and culture, shopping, spas, dining, outdoor adventures and nightlife to choose from, The City Beautiful offers something for everyone to enjoy. There are also a number of sports teams that call Orlando home, including the Orlando Magic NBA basketball team, Orlando City Soccer Club MLS 2015 expansion team, Orlando Solar Bears ECHL hockey team, and the Orlando Predators AFL arena football team.
As the fifth largest city in Florida, Orlando has a thriving economy as the result of public venues, community and business development, business districts, and an increasing computer simulation and technology industry. Major public works projects include the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Florida Citrus Bowl Expansion, Sun Rail and the Major League Soccer stadium, all of which are helping to stimulate our economy.
Advantages to Buying a Newer Home
- Little Maintenance
New construction is meant to last for a while, so new-home owners are not likely to install a new roof or replace the water heater. At least not for 10 to 20 years.
- Modern Conveniences
Many items are standard such as built-in dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, and wine coolers. The homes can feature master suite baths, workout and media rooms. Their wiring systems are networked.
- Builder's Warranty
In Florida , builders are required to give buyers a 10-year warranty. The first line of defense is to buy from a reputable builder who will agree to stand behind the structure and its components.
- Energy Efficiency
Many homes are built with solar panels that purport to save money on electricity. New appliances use less energy. Walls, ceilings, and floors are insulated. Dual pane windows retain more heat in winter and keep the home cooler in summer.
- Built to Code
Code regulations change all the time. Consumer safety issues are continually addressed in new construction and conform to current building codes.
- Emotional Factor of Newness
Let's face it, there's nothing like owning something that's brand new and has never been used, whether that's a car or a home or a husband.
- Less Expensive
If the new home is not custom, it's likely to cost much less per square foot than an older home in the city. Many millennial's are flocking to suburban areas for precisely this reason.
- Greater Average Square Footage
It's typical to see two bedroom homes with 1,000 square feet sell for the same as a two-story, 2,500 square foot home in the suburbs. When builders can't build out, they build up.
