College Park / Winter Park
Davila Custom Homes · M. Lahr Homes
Builders
Orlando New ConstructionHome Builders
Orlando New Construction
Home Builders
Every builder worth knowing in Orlando: custom, semi-custom, and production, organized by type and by where they're actually building. The builder's sales rep works for the builder. I work for you.
30+
Active builders
3
Builder types
6–12 mo
Typical build time
Builders by Type
Custom, semi-custom, or production?
The right builder depends on how much you want to change. Here's how Orlando's new construction market breaks down, and who I'd put in each camp.
Custom
Designed around you from the lot up. Expect a premium and a longer timeline, and a home nobody else has.
01Arthur Rutenberg Homes
02Davila Custom Homes
03M. Lahr Homes
04Element Home Builders
05J and J Builders
Semi-Custom
You start from the builder's plans but can modify layouts, elevations, and structural options. The sweet spot for most buyers who want a say without a full custom budget.
Production
Fixed floor plans built at volume. The most home for the money, the fastest timelines, and the least flexibility, which is exactly where knowing what's negotiable matters most.
Builders by Submarket
Who's building where
Builder quality varies by community, not just by brand. These are the names most active in each corridor right now.
Horizon West / Winter Garden
Highland Homes · Hanover Family Builders · Cardel Homes · Jones Homes USA
Lake Nona / SE Orlando / St. Cloud
Beazer Homes · Jones Homes USA · Stanley Martin Homes · Hanover Family Builders · Cardel Homes
Why It Matters
Picked your builder? Now get your own advocate.
I know these builders
I've walked buyers through most of the names on this page. I know whose timelines slip, whose incentives have room, and which floor-plan options are worth the money.
Representation is built in
Builder pricing is designed to include buyer representation, so having your own advocate does not raise your price. See how I handle new construction homes in Orlando from contract to closing.
Frequently Asked
Orlando builder questions answered
What is the difference between custom, semi-custom, and production builders?
Production builders like Lennar or Pulte build fixed floor plans at volume, which keeps prices down but limits changes. Custom builders design the home around you at a premium. Semi-custom builders such as David Weekley or Toll Brothers sit in between: you start from their plans but can modify layouts, elevations, and structural options.
Do I need my own agent to buy from an Orlando builder?
Yes. The builder's on-site sales rep represents the builder. Your own agent guides the contract, advises on decisions, and negotiates incentives like closing cost credits, upgrades, and lot considerations. Compensation is arranged with the builder, in line with customary practice.
Which builders are active in Horizon West and Lake Nona?
Horizon West and Winter Garden are Orlando's busiest corridor, with Highland Homes, Hanover Family Builders, Cardel Homes, and Jones Homes USA among the most active. In Lake Nona and southeast Orlando, look for Beazer Homes, Stanley Martin Homes, Jones Homes USA, Hanover, and Cardel.
Does working with Nicole cost more on new construction?
No. Builder pricing is designed to include buyer representation, so having your own advocate does not raise your price. The difference is whether anyone at the table is negotiating for you.
Next Step
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I'll tell you what I know about their communities, their contracts, and where the room is. No pressure, just a straight answer before you sign anything.
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