You make thousands of decisions every day. 

Estimates show that you probably make, on average, one decision every two seconds. That adds up to some significant mental-fatigue daily.

Some of those decisions are a lot more crucial than others. Choosing to hit the snooze button in the morning probably has a smaller impact on your life than where you decide to send your kids to school or what job offer you take.

Once you’ve made the meaningful decision to BUILD a custom home, you have to face another “biggie.”

WHERE will you and your family choose to live?

The answer to this will, in large part, shape your memories, influence your conveniences, and impact your lifestyle options.

Here are 5 compelling reasons that Central Florida should be in the “running.”

Tax-Friendly

According to a Kiplinger 2019 report, Florida ranks 4th of the most tax-friendly states in the nation. When you look at the ranking of 50 large cities in the Sunshine State, Orlando came in at 13th for lower taxes.

And the icing on the cake? Several of Orlando’s surrounding municipalities have EVEN lower taxes.

With this simple reality, you have more dollars at the end of your paycheck, and your purchasing power is increased—significantly impacting your financial peace of mind.

Uncommon Terrain

Known for our white-sandy beaches and palm trees, most people assume that all of Florida is pretty darn flat. But thanks to a natural ridge line that runs up through the center of the state, Central Florida has unexpected rolling hills.

Sugarloaf Mountain—the highest point in peninsula Florida—has a 312 ft elevation and is located in Lake County, just west of Orlando. 

The rolling hills are not only a welcome change of scenery but greatly add to the character of many properties.

World-Class Amenities

A 30-45 minute drive from almost anywhere in Central Florida can get you to the number one travel destination of the world—Walt Disney World—along with several other highly acclaimed theme parks.

Easy access to the culture that downtown Orlando offers, and within an hour’s drive to either the East or West coast, means that your family and visiting friends will have endless entertainment options.

And all those visiting guests can take advantage of Orlando’s International Airport—making global travel a lot less complicated.

Clean Lakes

If your dream home includes a lake view or lake access, then Central Florida gives you a lot of options. 

Lake County, located just west of Orlando, is known as the Land of 1000 Lakes. The Clermont Chain of Lakes has 11 lakes and boasts some of the best trophy bass fishing around.

Windermere is home to the Butler Chain of Lakes and is also a coveted place for those who want to adventure on the water. Whether you waterski, fish, kayak, paddle board, cruise, or just want to look out your window and see a sparkling lake, finding waterfront property to build on in Central Florida is still a great possibility.

Miles of Family-Friendly Trails

250 miles will be the ultimate distance of the Coast-to-Coast Connector Trail that will take you from Playalinda beach on the East coast to St. Petersburg on the West. 

And right at the center of this trail is—you guessed it—Central Florida.

With only about 50 miles left to complete, this paved trail is perfect for cyclists, runners, strollers, dog-walkers, and roller-bladers. Living a healthy lifestyle was never so easy.

Location. Location. Location.

Everyone searching for their dream home understands that home values intersect strongly with the location.

21 years ago, Jim and the Westmont team saw the compelling reasons for “setting up shop” and raising a family in Central Florida. And they have never looked back.