About Us Home Page In 2018, Central Florida was ranked first in the nation for job growth, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Additionally, Forbes magazine ranked the metro Orlando region No. 1 to invest in a home with an estimated 84,000 building permits issued in Orange County valued at $2.3 billion. Orange County also earned the highest AAA credit rating from Moody's Investors Service, recognizing its fiscal reliability and continued quality-of-life enhancements.
Horizon West, located in southwest Orange County, includes five mixed-use villages surrounded by greenbelts, as well as a Town Center. The concept was adopted in 1995, and the area is growing. Learn more about the 15-year history of Horizon West and plans for future growth.
Developers met many challenges to build this community. Learn more about the 15 years history of Horizon West and plans for future growth.
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