Orlando Homes For Sale

With a population of almost a third of a million, and a growth rate of over 60,000 new residents a year, Orlando, FL is one of the biggest, fast-growing cities in the country.

So you might expect that, like other large, fast-growing cities, Orlando would be an expensive place to live.

Not so!

Compared to comparably sized cities, Orlando's cost-of-living index is quite low.

With essential expenses like groceries, gas, and healthcare, all exceedingly reasonable.

While luxury expenses like dining out and retail don't entail luxury prices.

And, of course, don't forget to add home prices to that list!

At just 275,000 dollars, the average home value in Orlando is hundreds of thousands of dollars less than in similarly sized cities.

200 thousand dollars less than the comparably populated city of Yonkers, New York.

And a whopping 500 thousand dollars less than Irvine, California.

Now, add to that the fact that Florida doesn't impose a state income tax, as well as the fact of Orlando's strong job market, and you'll see that anybody can afford to live in Orlando, Florida.

Including you!

Winter Park

Long a favorite winter destination for "snowbirds," and a popular layover for those passing through Central Florida, Winter Park was called "the prettiest place I have seen in Florida" by then-president Chester Arthur in the 1880's.

And after over a hundred years, not much has changed.

Houses for sale in this upscale Orlando town are priced higher than average.

But as the premier real estate team in Orlando, Authentic Real Estate Team has the skills to get them for a great deal!

Dr. Phillips

Situated just outside of Downtown, Dr. Phillips boasts perhaps the best location in the whole Orlando area.

No matter where you go in the compact neighborhood of Dr. Phillips, you're never more than a few minutes from greatness:

Great schools in the highly rated Orange County Public School District, great dining at the world-famous Restaurant Row, great shopping at Orlando International Premium Outlets, and great entertainment along I-Drive and at nearby Universal Studios and SeaWorld.

And, of course, great Orlando real estate!

Lake Nona

Lake Nona is one of the Orlando Area's fastest growing neighborhoods.

Home to Lake Nona Medical City, a major hub for medical research and education, Lake Nona attracts some of the world's top minds from the field of medicine.

But with the Orlando International Airport, a Walmart Supercenter, and Lake Nona High School all less than ten minutes away, you don't have to be a medical professional to reap the convenient rewards Lake Nona has on offer.

Check out Authentic Real Estate Team handpicked selection of luxury Orlando houses for sale in Lake Nona!

Celebration

Through much of the twentieth century, Walt Disney channeled his imagination into the creation of countless creative projects.

From unforgettable characters, to the films they starred in, to the theme parks that brought them to life, Disney's creations have become indelible parts of American culture.

But did you know one of these creations was an actual town you can live in?

Before Epcot, Celebration was Disney's vision of the community of tomorrow.

Today, it gives home buyers a unique opportunity: to live out the vision of one of America's great creative geniuses.

Jump to our website to browse our luxury Orlando houses for sale at Celebration!

Winter Garden

Equal parts affluence and charm, Winter Garden boasts high-end luxury homes surrounding a well-preserved historic downtown.

Once a major exporter of citrus, Winter Garden today is a thoroughly modern town, with all the niceties you could want within just minutes.

Including the charming shops and eateries of Downtown Winter Garden, the A-rated schools of Orange County Public Schools, and the challenging but tranquil links of Forest Lake Golf Club.

To see houses for sale in this charming Orlando town, head to our website!

Orlando's real estate market is huge and diverse.

And homes here are incredibly affordable.

That's good news if you're looking for homes for sale in Orlando, Florida.

With such a diverse market and great prices, there's something for everyone.

But narrowing down the Orlando Area's 4,000 square miles to one perfect property can be daunting.

And while prices are generally good, competition can be fierce.

But a great realtor can solve these problems.

A great realtor is an area expert, with the knowledge to find your perfect location.

They are market experts, with the instincts to know if the asking price is fair or unfair.

They are style connoseurs, with the eye to match you to the perfect home.

And they are shrewd negotiators, with the skills to get you the price you deserve.

Come to think of it, by those criteria, they're a lot like the realtors at Authentic Real Estate Team!

Actually, condos, like townhouses, can be found in abundance throughout Orlando.

And, like townhouses, they come in a variety of options

But you asked where you could find the best condos for sale in Orlando.

And if you're looking for the best, the best place to start is Downtown.

Condos here are high end.

And, of course, they come with all the benefits of living Downtown.

Such as all your basic needs - like groceries, the court house, and maybe even work - within walking distance.

As well as your not-so-basic needs, like world-class bars and restaurants, a pulsing nightlife, and great shopping.

Downtown condos are also on the high end of the price spectrum.

But you get what you pay for.

And with Authentic Real Estate Team, you can be sure that what you pay for is worth what you pay.

As the tourist capital of the world, Orlando’s economy is built on great things to do.

From man-made marvels like theme parks and large entertainment venues, to more natural offerings like our beautiful lakes and springs, Orlando is full of great things to do for people of all interests, ages, and means.

As your Orlando Area experts, Authentic Real Estate Team has the lowdown on the best things to do In Orlando.

Here are our top five:

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1. Theme Parks

When much of the world thinks of Orlando, Florida, they probably think of theme parks.

From Disney World, to Universal Studios, to SeaWorld, to the many sister parks into which these three can be further divided, Orlando’s theme parks aren’t just for kids.

There’s something for everyone!

You can go around the world in an afternoon at EPCOT, sampling the food and drink of some of the planet’s most interesting cultures.

Or, for a more thrilling time, check out Universal Studios’ sister park, Islands of Adventure, home to some of the best roller coasters and high-tech 3D dark rides in the country.

And of course, Disney World is a must if you have kids.

The only downsides to the parks are that, first of all, they can be pricey.

And second, if you don't have an annual pass, or at least multi-day tickets, it can be hard to cram everything into one day.

But Orlando also features lots of smaller, less expensive parks and amusement centers

Like Fun Spot America, Andretti, Icon Park, and Wonderworks.

These parks are small enough to experience in one day.

And they won't break the bank!

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2. Springs

While theme parks are perhaps what Orlando is most famous for, its most distinctive feature has to be its natural springs.

In fact, Orlando boasts more springs than anywhere else on planet earth.

This is due to Florida's geological makeup being mostly porous limestone.

As well as to its low elevation close to sea level.

These factors combine to make Florida a sort of sponge, full of water crisscrossing in a huge underground network known collectively as the Floridan Aquifer System.

And in Orlando, where water makes up nearly %10 of the overall area, that system comes bubbling to the surface in a wealth of cold, crystal clear springs.

These springs afford visitors many fun and exciting things to do.

From tubing down the lazy river at Rock Springs.

To canoeing down gator-gorged Snake Creek at Blue Springs.

To scuba diving in an underworld of submerged caverns at Devil's Den.

The springs can be relaxing or thrilling, depending on which ones you visit, as well as your interests and abilities.

Because they originate underground, they stay a refreshing 72 degrees year round, making them the ultimate way to beat the Florida heat.

And, with park fees usually running just a couple of dollars, they cost practically nothing!

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3. Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center

Orlando has a vital and vibrant performing arts scene.

It can be seen in the many repertory theaters that pepper the town.

As well as in the many independent live music venues.

Like the Social, the Plaza Live, and Will's Pub.

But the heart of Orlando's performing arts scene is the beautiful Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center.

This massive, multi-hall venue takes up two whole city blocks.

It consists of three halls:

The Walt Disney Theater - a 2,700-seat auditorium for touring Broadway shows and concerts.

Steinmetz Hall - with 1,700-seat capacity, this hall features opera, orchestral music, and ballet.

The Pugh Theater - not your typical black box theater, this ornately decorated 300-seat space features smaller shows and events.

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4. Rocket Launches

While they don't technically take place in Orlando, the rocket launches at nearby Cape Canaveral are well worth the half-hour drive.

They're a must-see spectacle.

Try to picture it: you arrive at one of several viewing sites in the twilight of early morning, the grass still dewy but beginning to steam.

You shuffle to your seat on the bleachers, the aluminum still cool to the touch.

The tension is palpable - no one knows for sure if the launch will go off as scheduled, or if it will be a success.

Finally, as the countdown begins, you pass the point of no return.

So have the astronauts, you think to yourself, somewhat envious, somewhat happy you're staying no the ground.

Then it starts - a sudden brilliant bloom of orange and yellow from the boosters, filling the dark morning like a second sun, its roar filling your chest, vibrating the bleachers.

And then, against the most fundamental forces of nature, the very laws that kept us earthbound for millions of years, the rocket and its 64-ton payload levitates up and off the platform.

At first it seems to be fighting gravity.

And that gravity might even win.

But soon, the rocket is speeding toward the heavens, slipping through the atmosphere with all the ease and speed of a bullet from a gun.

Can you picture it?

No doubt you're picturing something, but even the most vivid imagination can't do a launch justice.

You have to see it for yourself!

But don't worry if you can't make it out to Cape Canaveral every time.

Most homes for sale in Orlando, FL, give owners a (albeit tiny) view of the rockets from their own back yards!

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5. The Orlando Science Center

Opened in 1960, the Orlando Science Center has been on a mission to "inspire science learning for life" for more than fifty years.

And their mission has been a resounding success.

With half a million visitors showing up every year to learn and, in turn spread, their gospel of science.

And with all that popularity, as well as continued philanthropic funding, helping to grow the center to its current size of more than 200,000 square feet.

The museum houses an amazing 6 floors of exhibits, some of which are hands-on.

These exhibits cover a range of topics.

From eco-science, to astronomy, to physics.

There are also two movie theaters, showing science related media as well as select Hollywood fare.

The first theater, called the Dr. Phillips Cinedome, projects the world's largest film format (15/70) through a fisheye lens onto a huge concave screen, to create a one-of-a-kind immersive experience.

The second, the Digital Adventure Theater, partners with National Geographic to source films from the world's largest giant-screen film library.

The Orlando Science Center also hosts a variety of annual events.

Like the Science of Wine, Neanderthal Ball, Science Night Live, and the Otronicon gaming and simulation conference.

When the Walt Disney World Resort opened in 1971, Orlando began a radical transformation.

The result was Orlando as we know it today: a city built on children's dreams, where the magic of Disney inspires other local businesses to think magically.

For kids, that makes Orlando nothing short of Shangri La.

A dream destination for vacation; while, as a place to live, existing beyond the realms of what seems possible.

Trust us - moving your kids to Orlando will earn you a lifetime supply of "cool points."

And with lots of great Orlando houses for sale, and Authentic Real Estate Team to help you land a great deal, you might just award yourself a few, too.

Here are just a few of the things your kids will love to do in Orlando:

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1. The Crayola Experience

The humble crayon.

If you have kids, you're bound to have them around.

You pick them up off the floor, you clean their marks off your walls.

But what if there was a place where the fun of crayons didn't entail the cleanup - or not for you, anyway.

The Crayola Experience at the Florida Mall is that place.

This museum/store seeks to educate visitors about the history, manufacturing process, and products of Crayola crayons.

There are interactive exhibits, a Crayola Hall of Fame for retired colors, and a "Discovery Center" showcasing how Crayola crayons are made.

And, of course, there's the Art Station.

Where your kids will find the ultimate one-of-a-kind souvenir - one they made themselves.

The Crayola Experience is a fun, cheap, and educational way to spend an afternoon with the kids.

And with tons of luxury Orlando houses for sale nearby, the surrounding area is a great place to spend the rest of your life!

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2. The Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom, or Disney World as it's more commonly known, is the most famous, most visited theme park in the world.

It's also one of the most kid-friendly.

There are no death-defying roller coasters here.

Nor any trace of the educational missions laid out by places like EPCOT and SeaWorld.

The Magic Kingdom's mission is simple: to give kids the time of their lives.

And at Disney World, they're guaranteed to have it.

They're guaranteed to see their favorite Disney characters from beloved films and TV shows.

They'll hear novel arrangements of their favorite Disney songs pumped through the intercom.

They'll eat an inadvisable amount of sugar!

And, for years to come, they'll look back on it as one of the best days of their childhoods.

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3. The Sea Life Aquarium at Icon Park

Sea Life is Orlando's number-one aquarium!

It features state-of-the-art exhibits, many of them interactive.

Your kids will love getting to touch live starfish, sharks, and stingrays!

There are also entertaining and informative shows and presentations scheduled throughout the day.

And marine biology experts always close at hand to answer all your deep-diving questions.

It's all part of Sea Life's larger mission of conservation through education.

In fact, the company operates three wildlife sanctuaries, one in the UK and one in Australia.

Where they shelter and rehab seals, penguins, and otters.

They also partner with other conservation agencies, like Greenpeace, in addition to running their own campaigns, to advocate for the likes of loggerhead turtles, mako sharks, and other species threatened by pollution and over-fishing.

And, as a bonus to your visit to Sea Life Aquarium, you can take advantage of Icon Park's other unique attractions.

Like The Wheel at Icon Park, the world's 8th tallest ferris wheel.

Or Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, where your kids can meet everyone from Harry Potter to Walt Disney.

Well, the wax versions at least.

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4. Gatorland

Gatorland is one of Orlando's most iconic attractions.

And it's one your kids will remember for a lifetime.

Because kids' minds are populated by fantastic beasts.

And nothing makes an impression on them like seeing one in the flesh.

The specimens at Gatorland are certainly fantastic.

Like star of the park, Chester, a 13-foot-long alligator.

Then there's Bonecrusher II, a 15-foot American crocodile sure crawl inside their imaginations and nest for life.

And with lots of great real estate - from houses, to condos, to townhomes - for sale in nearby East Orlando, Florida, Gatorland is an experience you can share any time you want!

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5. World of Chocolate Museum

The first museum of its kind, World of Chocolate is a museum your kids will actually like!

6-foot-tall chocolate statues and free samples will keep them captivated while they learn about the history of chocolate.

And while mom and dad sneak a few chocolate/wine sample pairings.

There's also a lot of great real estate nearby.

With the homes for sale near I-Drive being some of the best-located in Orlando, Florida.