Planning a Central Florida move? Compare builders, incentives, CDD and HOA costs, financing, insurance, timelines and communities before buying new construction.
Quick move-in homes typically close in 30-60 days, to-be-built homes take 6-10+ months. Here's the real contract-to-keys timeline for Central Florida new construction, plus how to work backward from a target move date.
With rates near 6.771%, builder buydown offers are everywhere. Here's the real math on a $350,000 loan for temporary 2-1 buydowns vs. permanent buydowns, and which one actually saves you more.
Median price at $429K, days on market 58-83, only 18% selling above asking, and new construction now claiming 25% of closed sales. Here's what August's numbers mean if you're buying or selling in Central Florida.