Why Homebuyers Move to Orlando

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Explore Orlando’s exceptional entertainment, dining and recreation

Orlando is more than a vacation destination. It is a great place to raise a family, pursue a career and retire. No matter what stage of life you’re in, Orlando has something for you. Buying a home near Orlando can lead to a desirable life of physical activity, culture, entertainment, fine dining and more. Orlando-area residents also enjoy warm weather year-round.

Renaissance festival in OrlandoEntertainment and Kid-friendly Activities

  • Universal Studios Florida™

    Movie lovers don’t want to miss a trip to Universal Studios. Here, you can enjoy a multitude of rides and attractions.

  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

    Harry Potter™ captured the imagination of adults and children alike both as a book and film series. Universal Studios brings the Harry Potter™ world to life with Hogsmeade™ Village, Hogwarts™ castle and more.

  • Florida Renaissance Festival

    In addition to your theme park favorites, the Renaissance Festival is fun for many reasons. Festival visitors can enjoy a number of different shows, rides and games. There is also a unique menu. Be sure to check out themed weekends ranging from “Time Travelers” to “Vikings and Barbarians.”

Dining

  • Victoria & Albert’s

    Located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, this dining experience has earned many awards. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions. Be sure to try the Gulf Shrimp with Hearts of Palm and Pistachios, Seared Tuna with Mango and Avocado and Tanzanian Chocolate Mousse.

  • Hot Krust Panini Kitchen

    Don’t miss this local favorite with fresh, hot sandwiches made from high-quality ingredients. The Buffalo Bill Chicken and Volcano Steak Paninis come highly recommended.

  • Chatham’s Place

    Another local favorite, Chatham’s Place, has an excellent Caprese Salad and Filet Mignon.

Ballet in OrlandoCulture

  • Dr. Phillips Center

    This performing arts center is an excellent place to spend free time. Performances hosted at the venue include everything from ballet and opera to comedy and blues.

  • Orlando Science Center

    A popular place to visit, the Orlando Science Center offers a number of exciting exhibits. Be sure to check out the dinosaur exhibit, earth exhibit and interactive children’s exhibit.

  • Orlando Museum of Art

    The Orlando Museum of Art has both permanent and visiting exhibitions. The museum also offers family programs, adult programs, youth programs, a full event calendar and facility rentals.

  • Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens

    This is the place to visit for a beautiful indoor and outdoor experience. The indoor museum has a permanent collection and many visiting exhibits. According to the museum’s website, the adjacent sculpture gardens date back to 1949. Here, you can enjoy the unification of art and nature.

Moving to the Orlando area

A popular relocation destination, the cities and suburbs surrounding Orlando have something for every homebuyer. New construction homes available in the following areas allow residents to enjoy a brand new home with quick access to many amenities. As a relocator, you may want to consider these areas:

Apopka

Apopka is a rural area with rolling hills and a number of local parks. The city is near the 414 allowing easy access into Orlando. If you’re looking to find relief from big-city life, Apopka is for you. The area is surrounded by agriculture and natural spaces. Top industries for Apopka residents include hospitality, government and health care.

Homeowners in Apopka often spend free time at the Apopka Amphitheatre and Altamonte Springs Mall.

With easy access to Orlando, there are many other fun activities to pursue:

Harmony

Harmony is a beautiful city with natural surroundings, conservation and lake areas. It has the appeal of a small town with the benefits of living in a big city.

There is so much to do in Harmony that residents can have a full life while rarely leaving the masterplan. Harmony features 12.5 miles of walking, hiking and bicycle trails through parts of the 7,700 acres of conservation area. There is also a Town Square with restaurants, grocery store, shops and swim club. Harmony has a comprehensive Community Activity calendar as well.

Harmony homeowners spend their free time in a variety of fun ways with the onsite golf course and only 30 minutes to get to Disney World®. The National Tennis Association also moved to this area in 2016. You can now go watch a match or play on the community courts.

Harmony is set on 11,000 acres. Fortunately, 70% will remain lakes, conservation areas and green space. Two large lakes, Buck Lake (511 acres) and Cat Lake (430 acres), are located in the community.

The community was set up in a way that residents can walk or ride a bicycle to the golf course, lakes, schools, Town Square Marketplace and parks. (Source: harmonyfl.com)

Kissimmee
If water sports are your forté, look no further than Kissimmee. East Lake Toho is easily accessed from the community. There are public boat ramps close by for boat days, water skiing, tubing and jet skiing. Kissimmee is a residential area with natural surroundings and the convenience of restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

The city is only 20 minutes from Orlando theme parks. Residents enjoy nearby shopping, newly developed Lake Nona Modern Metropolis and excellent Lake Nona Area Restaurants:

In addition, the community is right around the corner from Austin Tindall Park, an active sports complex with sporting activities for children and adults.

Ocoee

Ocoee is a residential family town with restaurants, shopping and entertainment close by. Homeowners enjoy picturesque Magnolia Park and Lake Apopka. Food Truck Friday and Movie Night is a local favorite featuring a different food truck/movie pairing each month. Historic Downtown Winter Garden, FL is nearby as well.

Winter Garden

Winter Garden is home to the railroad and citrus groves. It is also conveniently located 14 miles west of downtown Orlando. Winter Garden is close to major commuter routes like the FL Turnpike and 429.

According to the Winter Garden Post, historic Downtown Winter Garden has the small town charm of old Florida, with brick-lined streets and beautiful architecture. The West Orange Trail runs right through the center of downtown Winter Garden, which local residents often take advantage of for a bike ride or evening stroll. The focal point downtown is the clock tower and pavilion, an area which is also home to numerous shops, museums and dining venues. Visitors enjoy the Winter Garden Heritage Museum, Farmer’s Market and Winter Garden Plant Street Market. Many evenings feature a live show at the Garden Theatre. There are many shops and restaurants located in Winter Garden Village.

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