Tourism
There were 68 Million visitors to Orlando in 2016 and more are projected to visit in 2017.

Theme Parks
Collectively, attractions like Walt Disney World®, Universal Orlando Resort® and SeaWorld®, in addition to several others within near proximity (Busch Gardens®, LEGOLAND®), are among the most visited in the world.

Incredible Shopping & Dining Scene
Orlando has plenty of shopping opportunities including Mall at Millenia, Pointe Orlando and International Premium Outlets as well as numerous shops along world-famous International Drive. Recently Orlando has seen an evolution from chain restaurants to fine dining with award-winning chefs.

Affordable Real Estate Investment
According to the National Association of Realtors®, the overall number of international and domestic investors has risen annually. Since buyers are seeing dramatic price increases in Miami and Southwest Florida, Orlando is becoming the clear choice for buyers looking for greater value.

Strong Real Estate Appreciation
According to FortuneBuildersTM, appreciation rates for the Orlando real estate market nearly tripled the national average during the second quarter of 2016, with homes appreciating at a rate of 12.6%, compared to the rest of the country at 4.9%. The three-year appreciation rate skyrocketed to 38.4%, compared to the national average of 17.8%.

Incredible Growth
The Central Florida area is growing and Forbes has ranked Orlando #3 in future job growth. Growth outside the theme parks is booming – including attractions like the Orlando Eye, SeaLife and the Orlando Aquarium. Soon Orlando will be the home of the world’s tallest roller coaster, The Skyscraper.

A Golfer’s Paradise
Orlando and Central Florida boast some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world and hosts a number of PGA and LPGA events. It’s also home to one of the highest ranked public courses in the nation – Orange County National, which has an affiliation with the Grove Resort & Water Park.

Culture & Events
Orlando hosts a large number of popular year-round events including theater, sporting events, fitness & charity runs, concerts, festivals, car shows, fiestas and more.

The Weather
Orlando is well known for hosting “snow birds” from the north each season and the weather is one of the big reasons. From late Fall to early Spring, the weather is an attraction.