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July 16, 20265 min read

New Construction Homes in Clermont, FL: What Buyers Should Know

Active builders, popular communities, incentives, and the inspection mistakes that cost new-construction buyers thousands.

Who's building in Clermont

Lennar, DR Horton, Pulte, Meritage, Toll Brothers, and Dream Finders all have active communities — Hartwood Landing, Wellness Ridge, Serenoa Lakes, and Hills of Minneola.

Use a buyer's agent — at no cost to you

Builders pay buyer-agent commission as part of their marketing budget. Going alone doesn't save you money; it removes your advocate on contract, design center, and warranty walks.

The two inspections you can't skip

Pre-drywall and final walkthrough. New does not mean defect-free — framing, HVAC, and grading issues hide once drywall goes up. See Clermont.

Take the 2-minute Home Match quiz on the Lake County page and we'll send back a focused shortlist for your budget, timeline, and must-haves.

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