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.
Building a new home is one of the most exciting projects you'll ever undertake. It’s your chance to create a space that is perfectly tailored to your lifestyle, needs, and dreams. But with a blank canvas in front of you, it can be tough to know where to s...
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.
Congratulations, you have just purchased a new build property! You've gone through the long process of house hunting, making an offer, and finally closing the deal. Now that you have your keys in hand, it's time to start thinking about settling into your ...
Starting a new construction project can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. There are so many decisions to make, including the type of flooring you want in your new space. With so many options available, it can be difficult to determine which floo...
Before you put a deposit on new construction in Orlando, check the license, the permit history, the warranty, and the contract. Here is the seven-step 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...
How a builder contract sets your closing date, why the certificate of occupancy usually decides it, how the three-business-day Closing Disclosure rule works, and how to protect your move from delays.
Moving into a new home can be one of the most exciting milestones in anyone's life. And while some may prefer to buy an existing home, there are many benefits to purchasing a newly constructed property. In this article, we'll explore the perks that come w...