\u201cIt\u2019s an opportunity to get an idea of floor plans, color schemes, design trends that are out there, whether you want to remodel a home or build a new home,\u201d said Chassity Vega<\/a>, CEO of the Greater Orlando Builders Association. \u201cGather your family, gather your friends and go tour some homes. Add a little inspiration into your life.\u201d<\/p>\n Dozens of homebuilders will seek to show off their skills to the public through tours and open houses from May 9 to 17.This year\u2019s entries can be found from DeLand to Winter Haven, representing a six-county swath of Central Florida.\u00a0 Professional builders will also compete for awards based on craftsmanship and design judged by 20 industry professionals.<\/p>\n Vega said that homebuilding trends on display this year include smart home technology, flexible floor plans for multiple generations living under one roof, work from home spaces, community amenities and a shift from grays to more natural tones.<\/p>\n The Greater Orlando Builders Association will also donate a home to a veteran in partnership with Building Homes for Heroes<\/a> as part of the event.<\/p>\n Find me\u00a0@PConnPie on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or send me an email:\u00a0pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>. Stay up to date with our latest travel, arts and events coverage by subscribing to our newsletters at\u00a0orlandosentinel.com\/newsletters<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you go<\/p>\n The 73rd annual Parade of Homes is from May 9-17 with 60 homes open for touring throughout Central Florida. Hours and details for visiting each home, as well as an overall map, can be found by visiting paradeofhomesorlando.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t![\"Rainwood](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TOS-L-parade-of-homes-orlando-01.jpeg\")
Rainwood by Mattamy Homes is a community in Groveland with 437 planned lots. The residential community is on display during the Parade of Homes Orlando. (Courtesy of Greater Orlando Builders Association)<\/p>\n