Fall 2013 Issue
Orlando New Homes and Communities Magazine and Guide
Central Florida is the tourism capital of the world, but it is also a family-friendly place with cozy neighborhoods, excellent schools and an emerging high-tech employment base. Lakes and parks abound and there are an array of cultural venues to enjoy. Orlando also boasts the state's newest medical school as well as a burgeoning medical research complex. Sports fans cheer for the Orlando Magic.
FEATURE
It's easy to see why Canada is Florida's No. 1 source of international visitors. The balmy climate alone is a draw, especially when winter hits. But there are also so many attractions - both man-made and natural - as well as proximity to the ocean and seemingly endless recreational opportunities.
Homebuyers often focus on what they can see - finishes, colors, architectural details - but some of the most important aspects of a home are hidden from view. Those wires, pipes and insulation between the studs and behind the sheetrock make all the difference in a home's comfort and efficiency. Here's a look at those invisible - but all-important - elements.
DEPARTMENTS
Over the course of 22 years, Gulf Breeze-based Adams Homes has grown to be one of the largest privately-owned builders of single-family homes in the Southeast. Now the company's Orlando Division is revving up to meet growing demand for its well-designed, solidly constructed homes.
Mattamy Homes' newest community, Jesup's Landing, is a stylish, value-packed neighborhood in a lively small city that offers an extraordinary quality of life. Winter Springs, in fact, was recently ranked among the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States by Money Magazine.
Any home that offers a "Princess Suite" is bound to be special. And "special" certainly describes Toll Brothers' Moreda model, which was a Grand Award Winner in the 2013 Parade of Homes.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
I discovered something quite shocking recently. Housing rentals in the Central Florida area are really, really high.
We’ve always had rental properties, and I thought I had a good grasp of the market. But when my daughter moved back to the area, I quickly learned otherwise. In fact, I found that Central Florida's residential rental rates are rising faster than almost anywhere else in the country.