Before dwelling on the current real estate boom in Orlando, let us briefly examine its. history.
Don’t assume that Orlando is nothing but theme parks.
Because you will say “ oh! I didn’t know that”, when you pore over the following facts.
Orlando’s settled history is not much more than 150 years old, the primary occupation was cattle raising.
Do you know the towns in Central Florida looked more like Laredo and Dodge City than towns in Georgia or the Carolinas?
You will be surprised to know that there were Indian wars, cattle rustling, gun fights, gambling and other evening pursuits.
The year 1880 witnessed The South Florida Railroad extend its line down into Orlando from Sanford and the rest of the nation.
Consequently, Central Florida’s fledgling Citrus Industry would rapidly expand with easy access to Northern markets.By the mid-1920s Orlando’s population was only 10,000 but it became a bustling city. The land boom during this period was simply glorious to the growth of tourism industry.
Orlando, the most visited tourist city.
Today, Orlando welcomes more visitors each year than the population of California - over 43.3 million (2000 statistics), which makes Orlando the number one tourist destination in the world.Orland has 7 major theme parks.It has about 100,000 hotel rooms.
The current population of Orlando is approximately 185,000.No wonder Orlando continues to be one of the fastest growing communities in Florida.
Are you aware that tourism surrounding Orlando is worth billions of dollars? Naturally this opens thousand of opportunities for business minded people.
The Central Florida area - all 7 counties - offers a wide range of life styles for all ages.Golf course, majestic mansions, friendly communities are now the major attractions for those who would like to settle down here.
And downtown Orlando with its bustling urban life offers great villas and luxury condominiums with great views of the city. It has seen tremendous growth during the last 5 years, with 19 new and conversion condominiums, which have been completed or announced.
The neighborhoods of THorton Park, Lake Eola Heights, Lake Lawsona, Lake Cherokee, are excellent places to live in.Choice of restaurants, shopping mall, discos, bars are all within walking distance.
With close access to beautiful Lake Eola, you can enjoy festivals, outdoor concerts, or a gondola ride on the Lake.The sports complex, theater, and opera are all located centrally makes your entertainment venues easily accessible.
If you an aspiration for peaceful living, call on the friendly and smiling Winter Park Real Estate a unique Exclusive Buyer Agency Office.
They always represent the best interest of you, The Homebuyer.
They have extensive contacts, they know the on going house values.And above all, they are real tough negotiators.There cannot be another choice for you to look after your real estate needs in Orlando.
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