Orlando Realtor

This history of Orlando has more than theme parks, according to a web release today. Orlando’s settled history is 150 years old. They claim a lot has happened in that time.

Cattle raising was the main way to make a living and the towns in Central Florida looked more like Laredo and Dodge City than towns in Georgia or the Carolinas. There were Indian wars, cattle rustling, gun fights, gambling and other evening pursuits.

Then came 1880 and the South Florida Railroad was extended into Orlando from Sanford and the rest of the nation. The new railroad brought with it a boom for Central Florida’s fledgling Citrus Industry. It expanded to Northern markets. The Citrus industry changed Orlando drastically. By the mid-1920s Orlando was a bustling city with a population over 10,000. The Florida land boom during the Twenties changed the look of downtown and with the advent of affordable automobiles; for the first time tourism became a major Central Florida industry.

The web release goes on to note that Orlando’s current booming industry is tourism. Orlando continues to be one of the fastest growing locations in florida. Apparently Orlando is a great environment to enjoy your leisure time and raise a family. The Central Florida area - all 7 counties - offers a wide range of life styles for all ages. Including real estate in upscale gated neighborhoods; golf course communities; charming, old-fashioned towns, rural communities and areas with excellent schools.

The web release claims that Orlando can accommodate all manner of lifestyles. If you are looking for an urban lifestyle, downtown Orlando is the place to be. Downtown Orlando is a mixture of historic homes and luxury condominiums with great views of the city. This area has experienced growth during the last 5 years, with 19 new and conversion condominiums, which have been completed or announced. The there are the vintage homes in the historic neighborhoods of Thorton Park, Lake Eola Heights, Lake Lawsona, Lake Cherokee, and Lake Copeland. There is more information about which areas contain what kind of features on the web release. It notes downtown is trendy with diversity of restaurants, retailers, discos, and bars 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. The focus on family living spurred residential development on the edge of downtown called Baldwin Park, a traditional neighborhood with architecture reminiscent of the pre-1940's era in Central Florida. The Orlando Realtor who issued this web release claims they operate for the buyer. They believe they understand contracts, house values, options, negotiations, 1031's, creative thinking, and will do their absolute best to negotiate the most favorable terms only for you the buyer.