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.

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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.

01David Weekley Homes
02Ashton Woods
03Toll Brothers
04ABD Development

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.

01Taylor Morrison
02Meritage Homes
03Pulte Homes
04Lennar
05M/I Homes
06Dream Finders Homes
07K. Hovnanian Homes
08Mattamy Homes
09DR Horton
10Del Webb
11Beazer Homes
12Ryan Homes
13Stanley Martin Homes
14Cardel Homes
15Craft Homes
16Park Square Homes
17Rockwell Homes

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.

Lake Nona / SE Orlando / St. Cloud

Beazer Homes · Jones Homes USA · Stanley Martin Homes · Hanover Family Builders · Cardel Homes

New construction in Lake Nona

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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