The matchmaker scores each Apopka community on the choices you make and lists the top five. Budget fit is worth 4 points and every other choice 2, so with a budget, "new construction" and "pool and amenities" selected, a community that fits the budget and has the amenities but is not new construction scores 6 of 8, a 75% match. It compares price, home age, lot size, amenities and drive time only.
How the score is worked out
Each community on this site has a typical price range, a flag for new construction, a lot type, and tags for features such as golf, a gate, lake access or quick toll-road access. The tool checks your answers against those facts.
| Your choice | Points available | How a community earns them |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | 4 | Entry price at or under your budget. 1 point if it is within 10% over. |
| Home age (if not "Any") | 2 | New construction, or established, as you chose |
| Lot size (if not "Any") | 2 | Same lot type: standard, large or acre |
| Each feature you tick | 2 | The community has that feature |
| 55+ communities | Minus 3 | Applied only when you did not tick "55+ community" |
The match percentage is points earned divided by points available. Ticking more boxes raises the bar: a community that met everything on a short list can drop when you add a feature it lacks. Under each result the card says why it matched, for example "entry prices fit your budget, gated entry, golf."
How to use the results
Treat the list as five places to visit first. A 100% match means a community meets every choice you made here. It does not mean a home is for sale there today at your price, and a lower match can still be the right house. Price ranges describe typical recent pricing and move with the market.
Open each card for the full community page, then check what the budget means per month with what your budget buys and the mortgage calculator. HOA dues and any CDD assessment vary by community and change the payment, so add them. For drive times to work, the airport or the hospital, use the commute tool. All communities are listed on the neighborhoods page, and there is more in the guides.
What the matchmaker leaves out
Anything about residents. Fair housing law prohibits steering buyers by who lives in an area, and this tool is built so it cannot. It compares property and location facts. For questions it does not answer, public records and visiting in person at different times of day are the right sources, and Robert can point you to them.
Questions people ask
How is the match percentage calculated?
Budget fit is worth 4 points and each other choice is worth 2. The percentage is the points a community earns divided by the points available for your answers. With only a budget set, nearly every community whose entry price fits scores 100%, so add a few preferences to separate them.
What if nothing fits my budget?
The tool still shows the five closest communities. One whose entry price is within 10% above your budget earns 1 of the 4 budget points, so it can still appear with a lower score. Try the affordability calculator to check the budget itself, or ask Robert about townhomes and nearby areas.
Why does the matchmaker not rate neighborhoods?
Because the right community depends on what you want, not on a ranking. The tool matches on five things you choose: price, home age, lot size, amenities and drive time. It does not use any information about the people who live in a community.
Does a high match mean I should buy there?
No. It means the community meets the choices you made on this page. Visit, compare specific homes and read the HOA documents before deciding. Robert can set up showings: get in touch or call 352-504-6371.
