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Orlando Quick Move-In Roundup: Week of October 12, 2026

by | Oct 12, 2026 | Uncategorized

Hey, Orlando homebuyers! I’m Nicole. This week, the big story is rates: several builders are advertising sub-5% financing, and even sub-3% first-year rates, on select homes. Builder offers can make a real difference, but the advertised rate may depend on the home, loan type, lender, and contract date.

There may be another monthly cost worth checking, too: some buyers find insurance premiums on newer homes lower than on older properties. It isn’t guaranteed, so get an insurance quote for the specific home before you compare your total monthly costs.

Below is this week’s look at new construction quick move-ins only. Prices, promotions, and availability can change quickly. Confirm the current details for any home you’re considering.

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Builder Offer to ask about Timing or key detail
M/I Homes Price cuts and up to $20,000 toward closing costs on select homes; advertised 5.875% fixed or 2/1 buydown rates Price promotions through Nov. 8; published rate terms included an Oct. 11 contract deadline, confirm any extension
David Weekley Homes Up to $75,000 in flex dollars; separate offer up to $50,000 in select communities Offers have different communities and deadlines
Trinity Family Builders Promotional 5.5% FHA or 5.875% conventional financing, plus $10,000 toward closing costs Select Blue Tag homes through Nov. 30
Dream Finders Homes Rates as low as 2.99% Select quick move-ins; close by Oct. 30
K. Hovnanian 4.99% 7/6 ARM promotion Contracts signed by Oct. 31
Toll Brothers 4.99% FHA 30-year fixed (5.76% APR) on select homes National Sales Event through Oct. 18
Highland Homes Up to $70,000 in total savings Select homes through Oct. 31
D.R. Horton Red Tag Event pricing; some homes have special rates or upgrades Through Nov. 1
Park Square Homes 2.99% first-year rate through a 2/1 buydown; up to $10,000–$20,000 toward closing costs Select homes; contract by Oct. 30 and close by Dec. 23
Meritage Homes Rates as low as 4.49% through a 5/1 ARM Select move-in-ready homes
Maronda Homes Weekly move-in-ready inventory starting at $279,990 Check current availability
Pulte Continuing closing-cost incentives at select communities Ask about Somerset Lakes, Sunrise Estates, The Cove at Nona Sound, Tohoqua, and The Grow

M/I HOMES: WINTER GARDEN PRICE CUTS

If you’re looking at Winter Garden new construction homes, these three quick move-ins at Lake Star at Ovation have reduced prices:

  • 17106 Beachgrass Alley: 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1,983 sq. ft., $863,380 $799,990
  • 17431 Water Hemlock Road: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,908 sq. ft., $830,135 $769,990
  • 17955 Lake Star Road: 5 bed, 5 bath, 3,825 sq. ft., $989,320 $929,990

M/I is also advertising price reductions and up to $20,000 toward closing costs on select homes through Nov. 8. Its rate promotions include a 5.875% 30-year fixed option or a 2/1 buydown with a 3.25% first-year rate on select homes closing by Dec. 31. However, the published terms for these rate offers listed an Oct. 11 contract deadline. Ask M/I whether the rate offer has been extended before including it in your budget. You can also ask if its “Game Time” promotion has been extended or replaced.

DAVID WEEKLEY & TRINITY: FLEX DOLLARS AND BLUE TAGS

David Weekley advertises up to $75,000 in flex dollars at select Orlando-area communities through Oct. 30. The amount varies by community and may go toward a rate buydown, closing costs, or an appliance package. A separate promotion offers up to $50,000 on select quick move-ins at Oakfield at Mount Dora and Reflections at Olympus through Nov. 30. At Preserve at the Cays, ask about up to $30,000 toward a rate buydown or closing costs. Review each offer’s eligible homes, financing requirements, and deadline with the builder.

For buyers looking for permanent promotional financing, Trinity Family Builders’ Blue Tag homes offer 5.5% FHA or 5.875% conventional financing, plus $10,000 toward closing costs on select homes with its preferred lender. The promotion is listed through Nov. 30. See Trinity Blue Tag homes.

A couple touring the bright interior of a newly built home

MORE BUILDER OFFERS TO EXPLORE

Dream Finders Homes advertises rates as low as 2.99% on select quick move-ins with contracts closing by Oct. 30. K. Hovnanian’s 4.99% 7/6 ARM promotion is for contracts signed by Oct. 31. Ask how an adjustable-rate mortgage works and what the rate could be after its initial fixed period.

Toll Brothers’ National Sales Event runs through Oct. 18. Select homes may qualify for 4.99% FHA 30-year fixed financing (5.76% APR) with as little as 3.5% down. Ask which quick move-ins have upcoming closings and qualify.

Highland Homes advertises up to $70,000 in total savings through Oct. 31, combining select price reductions, closing costs paid, and 2.5 points toward a rate buydown. The Aurora plan at VillaMar, 4490 Rapallo Ave, Winter Haven, has 3 beds, 2 baths, and 1,358 sq. ft. It’s now $259,900, reduced from $287,355. Highland’s new Chestnut Estates community in Lakeland starts in the high $300s.

D.R. Horton’s Red Tag Event offers discounted pricing through Nov. 1. Some homes may include special rates or upgrades. Park Square Homes advertises a 2.99% first-year rate through a 2/1 buydown (5.773% APR), up to $10,000–$20,000 toward closing costs, and $99 down on select homes. Its listed quick move-ins include:

  • Tyler at The Residences at Emerson Park, Apopka: 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,825 sq. ft. $392,440
  • Delight at Mirror Lake Village, Fruitland Park: 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,501 sq. ft. $285,040
  • Aspire at Tarpon Bay, Haines City: 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,776 sq. ft., $337,990

The contract deadline is Oct. 30, with closing by Dec. 23.

Meritage Homes advertises rates as low as 4.49% through a 5/1 ARM on select move-in-ready homes. Its listed quick move-ins include Foxglove at Manor Oaks in Groveland (4 bed, 2 bath, 1,840 sq. ft.) for $366,960; Daphne at Hamilton Bluff in Haines City (4 bed, 3 bath, 2,387 sq. ft.) for $330,000; and Foxglove at Crosswinds Signature Series in Haines City (4 bed, 2 bath, 1,840 sq. ft.) for $329,000.

Maronda Homes’ weekly list starts at $279,990. Options include Poinsettia in Poinciana (3 bed, 2 bath, 1,273 sq. ft.); Ashton at The Reserve at Hammock Oaks in Lady Lake (3 bed, 2 bath, 1,760 sq. ft.) for $324,990; Lavender at Lake Deer Estates in Haines City (4 bed, 2.5 bath, 1,770 sq. ft.) for $283,990; and Victoria at Hammock Reserve in Haines City (3 bed, 2 bath, 1,492 sq. ft.) for $289,990.

Pulte continues to advertise closing-cost incentives at Somerset Lakes, Sunrise Estates, The Cove at Nona Sound, Tohoqua, and The Grow. EverBe in Orlando has townhomes and bungalows priced from $472,890 to $635,650, with homes ready now through November.

HOW TO COMPARE THESE OFFERS

A low starting rate can look exciting. Make sure you understand the whole loan. Is the rate fixed or adjustable? Does it change after one or two years? What will your payment be after a temporary buydown ends? Ask for the APR and a loan estimate, and confirm whether the offer requires a particular lender or closing date.

Compare the final home price, closing costs, HOA and CDD fees, and insurance estimates, too. New construction may offer lower insurance costs, but premiums depend on the property and coverage. Get a quote for the specific home.

Whether you’re comparing homes for sale in Orlando FL, Lake Nona new construction homes, Kissimmee new construction homes, or Dr. Phillips homes for sale, I can help you look at the details, not just the headline incentive.

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