The big question is: why pay more in Winter Garden when Clermont is less than 10 minutes from Hamlin? This new reality completely changes the perception of Clermont and opens up a huge opportunity for those arriving from Brazil who want to buy a home in Orlando, invest wisely, and diversify their assets into U.S. dollars.
The expansion of the New Independence Parkway is the project that is redrawing the region’s map. Orange County is completing an approximately one-mile extension—a $12.2 million investment—that directly connects Horizon West in Winter Garden to the Wellness Way corridor in Clermont. It is a modern, fast, four-lane road that finally brings these two areas, which have always run parallel to one another, closer together.
With this project, Clermont will now have direct access to Hamlin in less than 10 minutes—considering that today it takes more than 25 minutes to travel that same route, not to mention traffic. This changes everything: mobility, quality of life, property values, and, of course, how investors view the area. When infrastructure arrives, the market responds—and it responds quickly.
And that’s not the only transformative project. Just a few minutes away, State Road 516 is under construction—a $550 million toll road that will further improve traffic flow between Winter Garden, Clermont, and the entire western corridor. In fact, we’ve already created videos showcasing this incredible project and explaining how it will directly impact the region’s real estate market. This is real development, happening right now.
The extension of the New Independence Parkway is expected to be completed by the end of this year, ahead of the original schedule, which was set for 2027. This will have an immediate impact on the local real estate market—and those who buy before completion always come out ahead.
The region’s growth already shows where things are headed. Horizon West’s population jumped from about 14,000 residents in 2010 to more than 58,000 in 2020. Across the county line, the Wellness Way corridor is zoned to accommodate up to 16,000 new homes and more than 11 million square feet of retail space. It’s a massive amount of development, and Clermont is at the heart of this expansion.
I’ve watched Winter Garden grow over the past 10 years. I myself moved from Celebration—where I’d lived since the 2000s—to Winter Garden in early 2013. I’ve been working with Clermont and Minneola since before the pandemic. Those who can see what’s coming get a head start.
With all of this happening at once, the question makes sense again: Why pay more in Winter Garden when you can buy in Clermont, be in Winter Garden in less than 10 minutes, and still see a huge increase in value in the coming years? New developments in Clermont are selling faster precisely because of this powerful combination of location, infrastructure, and the certainty of short-term appreciation.
For Brazilians looking to buy a home in Orlando, diversify their investments, and convert their assets into dollars, this is one of the smartest opportunities available right now. And this is exactly where Pointon Realty comes in. For over 20 years, we’ve been helping Brazilian families and investors understand how the Orlando real estate market works, which neighborhoods are best for buying, how to identify areas with appreciation potential, and how to generate financial returns in dollars. We guide you through the entire process with comprehensive, clear, and strategic assistance.
With the expansion of New Independence Parkway, the construction of SR-516, the rapid growth of Horizon West, and the massive development of Wellness Way, Clermont is no longer just “the neighboring city”—it’s now part of Orlando’s fastest-appreciating area. Those who move in now are getting in before the boom.
If you’re Brazilian and are thinking about buying a home in Orlando—whether to live there, invest, diversify your assets in U.S. dollars, or take advantage of this period of rapid appreciation—talk to the team at Pointon Realty.
For over 20 years, we have been helping families and investors in Brazil understand the Florida real estate market, choose the best areas, identify genuine opportunities, and make purchases with confidence, strategy, and a strong return on investment.
Click the link, send us a message, or schedule a call. We’ll show you—with clarity and expertise—how to make the right real estate purchase in Orlando and enjoy the best that Clermont, Winter Garden, and Horizon West have to offer.
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By Andrea Pointon
, Broker & CEO | Pointon Realty