New Construction

Which Lake Nona communities are still building, what new homes cost, and what to check in a builder contract before you sign, from a relocation and new construction specialist.

What does semi-custom mean in Orlando new construction? Learn what builders let you change, how allowances and change orders work, and what to check before you sign.

Toll Brothers, Lennar, D.R. Horton, Pulte, Taylor Morrison and more. Orlando new construction specialist Nicole Mickle compares 14 builders by price tier and area, with her honest take on who each one fits.

Twelve features worth including in a new construction home, from tray ceilings and sliding glass walls to a walk-in pantry, pot filler, and smart thermostat.

New construction homes in Clermont, Florida start around $350,000, with 10 builders active in the city as of October 2026. Here is what each home type offers, what lakefront and custom builds involve, and what buyers miss in builder contracts.

Onx Homes brought factory-built concrete homes to Central Florida in 2024, then closed its Florida factories in 2025. Here is what changed and what owners and resale buyers should check.

What to do after you close on a new build in Florida: your first week, first month, the March 1 homestead deadline, and your builder warranty timeline.

How porcelain tile, luxury vinyl plank, engineered hardwood, and carpet compare in a new Central Florida home, and how to choose at the design center.

Before you put a deposit on a luxury or custom home in Central Florida, check the license, permits, finished homes, trades, warranty, and contract. Here is the checklist I use with my buyers.

The first tax bill on a new build in Central Florida usually covers the lot alone. Here is what the full bill looks like, how homestead timing works, and how to budget for it.

A room-by-room checklist for every new construction walkthrough in Florida, from pre-drywall to the 11-month warranty walk, plus the documents to collect before closing.

A home inspection is a crucial step in the process of buying a newly constructed home. While this step may seem unnecessary, it can actually save you from potential headaches and expenses down the road. In this guide, we will discuss when to schedule a ho...