Orlando Real Estate

Orlando is a great place to own a home. It's a fun city with lots to do and wide variety of neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle and budget. There are lots of jobs in a number of different sectors and weather that's close to perfect. It comes pretty close to being the perfect city.

Orlando is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Most know it as a tourist destination, and rightly so. There are a number of world-class theme parks in the area, including the Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando. There's more to the city than that, though.

Along with population growth comes real estate growth, and Orlando certainly is no exception. Real estate in the region is growing at a staggering rate, all while maintaining the area's natural beauty.

Orlando has a surprisingly high variety of neighborhoods. There's everything from urban to rural living, small homes to sprawling mansions, lakefront lots to golf course lots, and just about anything you can think of in between.

Hunter's Creek is just one of the Orlando area's many neighborhoods, located 14 miles south of Orlando. It's an award-winning community with six parks featuring tennis, soccer, basketball, jogging, children's playgrounds and picnic tables and lots of wooded land to explore.

Cypress Creek High School has been nationally recognized, and there's a middle and elementary school nearby as well. There are also numerous shopping venues and restaurants, including the Florida Mall just six miles away and Town Center. There are 32 subdivisions in Hunter's Creek, with a population of 10,000.

Homes in Orlando average around $123,000 and start at around $80,000. Homes are projected to average $182,000 in 2010, so owning a home in the area is clearly a good investment. There are affordable homes all over the area, ranging from the brand-new to smaller, older homes.

Orlando is a fun place to live. You get all the fun things that visitors enjoy, combined with year-round enjoyment of the great weather, golfing and outdoor life. Orlando's neighborhoods range from the historic to brand-new subdivisions. You're sure to find the perfect home for you and your family in Orlando.

Orlando Neighborhoods and Lifestyles

Orlando living is uniquely exciting. Its status as a Mecca for tourists lends it a sense of whimsy and fun, but its unique neighborhoods make it an excellent place to call home. Many Orlando communities combine the city's historic roots with modern appeal; urban life with a small town sensibility. Orlando is home to a growing number of industries, including high-tech, film and television production and healthcare, in addition to its solid tourist trade.

Poinciana is one of Orlando's fascinating communities. It's located in Osceola and Polk counties. Almost half of the community is made up of gorgeous lakes and a wooded conservation area including Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, horseback riding trails and two nature trails in the Snell Creek and Huckleberry Island conservation areas. There are also several parks in the area, including the Vance Harmon Park, the largest of Poinciana's parks. Harmon Park has soccer fields, a football field, a softball/Little League baseball diamond, lighted tennis, basketball and racquetball courts, a playground, a fitness trail and an all-weather pavilion that's great for barbecues, family reunions and other parties. There are several schools in the area: Deerwood and Reedy Creek Elementary schools, Horizon Middle School, Poinciana High School and New Dimension High School (Osceola County's first Charter School). Poinciana's Avatar Neighborhoods are excellent for families. It's a private community with 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom homes. Homes are spacious with big backyards for lots of play room for the little ones. It's just a short drive away from the area's schools, and there's excellent golf, tennis, shopping, dining and much more nearby.

For some place that's great for seniors, head to Solivita, a gated 55+ community with a Mediterranean-style Village Center. It's home to the semi-private Stonegate Golf Club, a spectacular golf course designed by Ron Garl. There's certainly no lack of things to do there, including walking, jogging, bicycling and boating. There's a 5-mile footpath and the Oak Crest Waterway to explore.

Orlando is a rapidly growing city. New jobs are constantly being created. Orlando's communities provide an excellent balance of small town sensibility and city life. With the theme parks and restaurants in the area, there's never a lack of things to do. Take some time to enjoy Floridian living in grand style in Orlando.