With Forbes recently naming Orlando as the number one city in the country to buy a house, right now is arguably one of the best times to be a home owner. According to Forbes, home values increased by 9 percent in 2017, and are even projected to increase by 35 percent over the next three years.  So in other words, it’s time to take the plunge. With that in mind, here are few cool Orlando area pads that are both affordable and have a swimming pools, which is a necessity in Florida.

408 Carey Way 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,780, sq ft, $275,000 Located in a gated community, this East Orlando home is close to Waterford Lakes shopping, and a nature preserve, but really the best thing about it is the fact it has a lap pool.
408 Carey Way 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,780, sq ft, $275,000 But the inside is cool, as well. The kitchen has brand new granite countertops.
408 Carey Way 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,780, sq ft, $275,000 That’s bamboo flooring right there.
408 Carey Way 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,780, sq ft, $275,000 The place also has an upgraded A/C unit with a Nest thermostat.
408 Carey Way 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,780, sq ft, $275,000 Look at the Jacuzzi tub.
408 Carey Way 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,780, sq ft, $275,000 No more standing around with half-naked old guys at the YMCA locker room, this place has it’s own lap pool.
8046 Excalibur Ct 4 beds, 2 baths 1, 1 half bath, 2,039 sq ft, $283,000 Over on the east side of town this house is close to grocery stores and Bad Dog Driving Range, as well as having vaulted ceilings in most of the house and a fresh coat of paint throughout.
8046 Excalibur Ct 4 beds, 2 baths 1, 1 half bath, 2,039 sq ft, $283,000 This kitchen just got new stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops.
8046 Excalibur Ct 4 beds, 2 baths 1, 1 half bath, 2,039 sq ft, $283,000 Not a bad place to warm up when it’s cold for that one day each winter.
8046 Excalibur Ct 4 beds, 2 baths 1, 1 half bath, 2,039 sq ft, $283,000 Who doesn’t want a bathtub with jets in it?
8046 Excalibur Ct 4 beds, 2 baths 1, 1 half bath, 2,039 sq ft, $283,000 The master suite has easy access to the patio and pool area, not to mention a walk-in closet.
8046 Excalibur Ct 4 beds, 2 baths 1, 1 half bath, 2,039 sq ft, $283,000 This looks like a great place to execute a cannonball.
105 Lochinvar Dr, Fern Park 4 beds, 3 baths, 1,847, sq ft, $261,900 This house is move-in ready and located in the Highland Pines community. It’s recently been updated in all the ways you’d need.
105 Lochinvar Dr, Fern Park 4 beds, 3 baths, 1,847, sq ft, $261,900 Fresh carpet in this in this living room gives it a cozy feel next to this oversized fireplace area.
105 Lochinvar Dr, Fern Park 4 beds, 3 baths, 1,847, sq ft, $261,900 Check out these new cabinets, appliances and granite countertops in this kitchen.
105 Lochinvar Dr, Fern Park 4 beds, 3 baths, 1,847, sq ft, $261,900 New floors throughout the house and this open floor concept leaves plenty of space to entertain.
105 Lochinvar Dr, Fern Park 4 beds, 3 baths, 1,847, sq ft, $261,900 This master bedroom has plenty of space and is connected to the master bath with a mega-shower.
105 Lochinvar Dr, Fern Park 4 beds, 3 baths, 1,847, sq ft, $261,900 This is a party-sized shower for sure.
105 Lochinvar Dr, Fern Park 4 beds, 3 baths, 1,847, sq ft, $261,900 Now this looks like the kind of backyard where you can enjoy a drink with an umbrella in it.
417 S Deerwood Ave 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,060 sq ft, $289,900 There’s one word to keep in mind with this house, potential. This two story on the east side might be a bit dated, but it’s cool as hell.
417 S Deerwood Ave 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,060 sq ft, $289,900 This room at the front of the house has massive vaulted ceilings. Just imagine how tall of a Christmas tree you could fit in here.
417 S Deerwood Ave 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,060 sq ft, $289,900 Ok, well it’s not your traditional looking kitchen, but it does have granite.
417 S Deerwood Ave 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,060 sq ft, $289,900 All the bedrooms in this place are huge, this isn’t even the master.
417 S Deerwood Ave 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,060 sq ft, $289,900 This bonus room could make for the ultimate man cave. It already has a bar and big-screen tv.
417 S Deerwood Ave 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,060 sq ft, $289,900 Look at all the room for activities up here on this second story deck.
417 S Deerwood Ave 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,060 sq ft, $289,900 You could through parties like Gatsby in this place. Just imagine descending down those stairs to your guests.
107 Sheridan Ave, Longwood 4 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 2,092 sq ft, $285,000 This Spanish-style, corner lot in Windsor Manor has updates throughout the house, along with a new A/C unite and fully matured palm trees.
107 Sheridan Ave, Longwood 4 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 2,092 sq ft, $285,000 This kitchen has brand new appliances along with granite countertops and opens up into a dining area.
107 Sheridan Ave, Longwood 4 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 2,092 sq ft, $285,000 This living room has pool views and a cozy place for indoor gatherings.
107 Sheridan Ave, Longwood 4 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 2,092 sq ft, $285,000 The bedrooms in here are big with plenty of room for furniture.
107 Sheridan Ave, Longwood 4 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 2,092 sq ft, $285,000 The bathrooms have recently been updated with new countertops and fixtures.
107 Sheridan Ave, Longwood 4 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 2,092 sq ft, $285,000 This bonus room sure would look great with a pool table in the middle of it.
107 Sheridan Ave, Longwood 4 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 2,092 sq ft, $285,000 Now with that porch, this pool and grass left over this place is screaming for a grill out.
7349 Cosine Ave 3 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 1,988 sq ft, $288,500 Located in a gated community near the air, this move in ready home has a new roof, new pool pump and solar pannels.
7349 Cosine Ave 3 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 1,988 sq ft, $288,500 This family room is big, tons of natural light and a fireplace.
7349 Cosine Ave 3 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 1,988 sq ft, $288,500 This is a solid kitchen with corian countertops and a dual sinnks.
7349 Cosine Ave 3 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 1,988 sq ft, $288,500 Being able to have a view of the pool and tv from the same room is a must.
7349 Cosine Ave 3 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 1,988 sq ft, $288,500 This master bedroom has plenty of space and attaches to a pretty sweet master bath.
7349 Cosine Ave 3 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 1,988 sq ft, $288,500 Check out the size of that tub. Plenty of room for two.
7349 Cosine Ave 3 beds, 2 baths, 1 half bath, 1,988 sq ft, $288,500 This backyard has a pool and not much else. Maximized for swimming.
3025 Peel Ave 4 beds, 2 baths, 2,196 sq ft, $299,000 Located near downtown orlando, this place has all sorts of updates like new carpet and wiring for a security system.
3025 Peel Ave 4 beds, 2 baths, 3025 sq ft, $299,000 This modern living room looks like a great canvas to create something worthy of being on Pintrest.
3025 Peel Ave 4 beds, 2 baths, 3025 sq ft, $299,000 Brand new updates kitchen with granite counters and wooden cabinets.
3025 Peel Ave 4 beds, 2 baths, 3025 sq ft, $299,000 Not the world’s largest master, but it will definitely do.
3025 Peel Ave 4 beds, 2 baths, 3025 sq ft, $299,000 Tons of tile in this master bathroom.
3025 Peel Ave 4 beds, 2 baths, 3025 sq ft, $299,000 This pool is huge, definitely looks diveable.
3110 Lake Arnold Pl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,840 sq ft, $300,000 In the Lake Como neighborhood and only seven minutes from downtown this place has plenty of updates that you want, while leaving a few little things you can do to make it your own.
3110 Lake Arnold Pl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,840 sq ft, $300,000 The floors are a bit dated, but it has a view of the pool form the living room.
3110 Lake Arnold Pl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,840 sq ft, $300,000 Plenty of room for dinner parties in this dinning room.
3110 Lake Arnold Pl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,840 sq ft, $300,000 The kitchen has brand new stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, but there’s those floors again.
3110 Lake Arnold Pl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,840 sq ft, $300,000 The bedrooms in this house are huge. Plenty of space for a king size bed.
3110 Lake Arnold Pl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,840 sq ft, $300,000 The vanity is a little dated, but just look at the size of that closet.
3110 Lake Arnold Pl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,840 sq ft, $300,000 The backyard is perfect for entertaining. The screened in porch is massive.
328 Heather Ave, Longwoodl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,548 sq ft, $269,000 Located in Highland Hills, this place has updates from top to bottom and also has inground irrigation.
328 Heather Ave, Longwoodl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,548 sq ft, $269,000 The open floor concept of this place makes it perfect for having friends over.
328 Heather Ave, Longwoodl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,548 sq ft, $269,000 This kitchen is bitchin’. Look at those upgraded cabinets and counters.
328 Heather Ave, Longwoodl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,548 sq ft, $269,000 This place has a second living room where you can see the backyard.
328 Heather Ave, Longwoodl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,548 sq ft, $269,000 This is a massive bedroom with plenty of room for activites.
328 Heather Ave, Longwoodl 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,548 sq ft, $269,000 It’s a kind of funny looking plunge pool, but the backyard looks more like an oasis with those palms.
1218 N Powers Dr 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,127 sq ft, $264,900 Ok the outside of the house may look a bit dingy and outdated, but the inside has been renovated from top to bottom.
1218 N Powers Dr 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,127 sq ft, $264,900 The open floor plan lets in a ton of natural all over the house.
1218 N Powers Dr 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,127 sq ft, $264,900 This kitchen is top to bottom brand new, straight out of the box. The refrigerator isn’t even unwrapped yet.
1218 N Powers Dr 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,127 sq ft, $264,900 The bedrooms have plenty of space and also let in tons of light.
1218 N Powers Dr 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,127 sq ft, $264,900 Both the bathrooms have been redone top to bottom to have an elegant, modern look.
1218 N Powers Dr 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,127 sq ft, $264,900 This backyard is rad, with a big overhang in case you need to get out of the sun.