Parade of Homes Orlando returns in May - View the best homes and apartments with free self-guided tours

Experience the best homes and apartments throughout greater Orlando during free, self-guided tours Saturday, May 9 through Sunday, May 17, 2026.

The Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA), the authority, educator, and promoter of the housing and building industry, hosts the 73rd annual Parade of Homes Orlando on Sat., May 9 through Sun., May 17, 2026. Central Floridians are invited to experience new and renovated homes and apartment communities throughout greater Orlando during free, self-guided tours.  

New Homes. Remodels. Inspirational Designs. Apartment Communities. 

Parade of Homes Orlando showcases Central Florida’s most inspiring homebuilders, designers, and apartment communities. Discover innovations in homebuilding, architectural design, energy efficiency, smart homes, outdoor living, interior style, remodeling and pool design. 

Whether you are looking for a new home or apartment, wish to re-imagine your current space, or are searching for a spark of inspiration, the 73rd annual Parade of Homes Orlando is open to everyone interested and enthused by stylish home design. In partnership with the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO), select apartment communities are included in the Parade offering an array of amenities and impressive floorplans throughout Central Florida. 

The Parade of Homes Orlando website and new app is the go-to resource to find home and builder information, participating home open house hours, and interactive maps for Parade-goers to plan a personal route to explore the best homes and apartments throughout greater Orlando. 

Showcase Home: Carmel Modern by Hardwick General Contracting  

This year’s Showcase Home, Carmel Modern is a meticulously crafted custom estate in the gated Carmel enclave of Bay Hill, blending advanced design, luxury technology and wellness-focused features with a listing price of $13.5 million. This rare lakeview estate offers an exceptional blend of modern innovation, luxury living, and the elevated Bay Hill lifestyle. 

Built by Hardwick General Contracting, the 12,790 square foot home offers five bedrooms, seven full and three half baths, a lift-ready four-car garage, dual laundry, custom furnishings and dramatic architectural elements including soaring ceilings, a 30-foot great room, rooftop entertainment area and expansive hurricane-rated windows and doors.  

The interiors, curated by Soco Interiors, showcase premium materials and amenities such as dual kitchens with the highest-end appliances, custom cabinetry, a grand handcrafted staircase and richly textured wallcoverings. Wellness is woven throughout the design, with a dedicated massage/yoga/gym suite, a custom sauna and a Kohler steam room, all complemented by a sophisticated glass elevator and multiple flexible living spaces.  

Resort-style outdoor living features a dramatic pool and spa, covered lanai with storm rating roll screens, vertical fire features, an 850 square foot rooftop deck with panoramic lake vistas and direct lake access via a private dock.  

Cutting edge technology includes whole-home automation and lighting control, featuring advanced Ketra circadian lighting technologies, natural light control via Lutron shades, power management and load-shedding controls, and a premium sound and video indoor and outdoor distribution system. To ensure maximum temperature flexibility and healthy air, a VRF climate control system manages 18 separate temperature zones throughout the home with integrated air quality monitoring and filtration. Designed to be net-zero, the home also includes a 25KW solar PV system.  

About Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) 

Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) is the authority, educator, and promoter of the housing and building industry, representing over 800 members and 40,000 employees. Since 1953, GOBA has served the construction industry in Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties.

The intention is to foster an environment within the association and our neighborhoods to create opportunities for building relationships, businesses, and communities while balancing the economic, social, and environmental needs of our members and communities served.  

For more information, visit www.paradeofhomesorlando.com.

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