The great appeal of Orlando real estate is the incredible natural environment of Central Florida. Orlando real estate features safe and beautiful neighborhoods all within reach of one of the most outstanding inland waterway systems in the world. The abundance of lakes in Central Florida, more than 1,200 in the Orlando area, make it a boater's and swimmer's paradise.

Some of the more popular sites are the Butler Chain of Lakes, the Winter Park Chain of Lakes, Lake Jesup, Lake Apopka, and Lake Tohopekaliga. Lush subtropical vegetation creates a stunning environment of year-round flowering trees and shrubs. Orlando homes are built to harmonize with this rich setting.

Orlando real estate is not out of reach for the average family. A prospective homeowner wanting a family home for $100,000-$200,000 will be amazed at the attractive choices available. These homes are often built within the last ten years, with all modern appliances, and have many wonderful features unavailable in other parts of the country - such as a lake view, or a swimming pool and cabana.

Shopping In Orlando

A buyer of Orlando real estate is not only close to nature, but close to a cosmopolitan city with every convenience. Orlando, as a worldwide tourist destination, is a shopper's dream. From classic antiques, to malls (there are six in the Orlando area) to outlets of designer apparel, Orlando will keep the shopper busy until Christmas - when he can shop in Christmas, Florida, 20 minutes from downtown Orlando.