Relocating to Orlando: New Construction Home Buying Guide

Why Relocators Choose New Construction

If you're moving to Central Florida from out of state, new construction offers significant advantages:

• No bidding wars — Builder pricing is fixed, unlike competitive resale markets
• Timeline flexibility — Choose a quick move-in or build from scratch
• Everything is new — No surprises, no deferred maintenance, full warranty
• Modern designs — Open floor plans, home offices, and outdoor living built for Florida

Top Areas for Relocators

Near Disney / Theme Parks

Horizon West and Winter Garden offer the closest new construction to Disney World (10-20 minutes). Ideal for theme park industry employees or families who want easy park access.

Near Medical City / Lake Nona

South Orlando's Medical City corridor is growing rapidly. Clermont and Horizon West offer new homes within 30-40 minutes of major healthcare employers.

Near UCF / East Orlando

Apopka offers affordable new construction within 25-30 minutes of UCF and the Research Park corridor.

Best Value

Groveland and Minneola offer the most affordable new construction in the Orlando metro, with homes starting in the low $300s. These areas are growing rapidly with new retail, schools, and infrastructure.

What Relocators Should Know

No State Income Tax

Florida has no state income tax, which means your take-home pay increases immediately upon relocating.

Homestead Exemption

Florida's homestead exemption reduces your property tax assessment by $50,000 on your primary residence. You can apply after January 1 of the year following your purchase.

Hurricane Preparedness

New construction homes are built to Florida's strict building codes, which are among the strongest in the nation for wind resistance. Most new homes include impact-rated windows and reinforced construction.

HOA and CDD

Most new construction communities have HOA fees ($100-$400/month) and many have CDD assessments ($1,500-$4,000/year) that fund community infrastructure and amenities.

Next Steps

Ready to explore your options? Tell us where you're relocating from, your budget, and what matters most to you. We'll match you with the right communities and builders.