How to Buy a New Construction Home in FloridaBuying a new construction home can be a whirlwind experience. From narrowing down location, to deciding on must haves, it can become time consuming and stressful. But with some knowledge and planning ahead of time, the new build process can be much easier and enjoyable. Here are some key tips for how to buy a new construction home in Florida. 

What Is New Construction?

Simply put, a new construction home is one where the buyer is the first to ever live in the home. If you were buying a home from the current homeowner, who lives in the property, that would be considered a resale purchase. While this process can take many forms, the end result of being the first resident in the property is the same. 

Know Your Options

New construction will throw…

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During the First Month of 2021 the Orlando Housing Market Remained Strong

January 2021 Recap

State of the Market

  • There are fewer homes on the market to start off in 2021. More people are moving to Central Florida, furthering the gap between supply and demand. The Orlando metropolitan area gained 60,977 new residents in 2020, the most in the last five years.
  • Buyers are quickly snatching up available homes. In January, homes spent an average of just 40 days on the market versus 60 days in January 2020.
  • “Sellers definitely have the upper hand right now. Inventory is down significantly from a year ago, and we’re seeing this continued influx of people moving to Central Florida. Buyers need to be pre-approved and ready…

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3 Top Golf Neighborhoods Of Kissimmee Florida is the self proclaimed “Golf Capital of the World” and the residents of Kissimmee get to experience some of the best golf the state has to offer. If you’re looking for a golf course community in the Central Florida area you have ample choices. Take a look at the Top 3 Golf Neighborhoods of Kissimmee to start your search for homes for sale in Kissimmee. 

3. Four Seasons at Orlando

Starting from the mid $200Ks the Four Seasons at Orlando is a gated community boasts world class amenities and golf course views. With over 50 golf courses nearby, the community has its own private putting and chipping practice area to hone your skills on and around the greens. Community areas and recreation activities are available to all residents and extend…

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4 Ways To Negotiate on A New Construction Home With so many new construction communities popping up, many home buyers are interested in the benefits a new build can offer. But for a lot of buyers, the new build process is not one they have experience with, especially when it comes to what they can and can't negotiate. While you may have heard the phrase “everything’s negotiable” there are four key areas of the new build process where negotiation can be the key to unlocking savings and getting the most out of the experience. 

Financing

Most builders work closely with a set of preferred lenders. These lenders are often experts in financing new builds and working with the builder in particular. While on the surface these lenders may have higher fees or rates than third party options, they will…

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