M/I Homes is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, founded in 1976 by cousins Melvin and Irving Schottenstein in Columbus, Ohio. The company entered Florida in 1981 with Tampa and expanded into Orlando in 1984. Today, M/I Homes operates in multiple Florida markets including Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, and Southwest Florida (Fort Myers/Naples). The publicly traded builder (NYSE: MHO) has constructed over 170,000 homes across 17 markets and is known for its Whole Home Building Standards and 100% Energy Star certification. In Florida, M/I Homes offers single-family homes, townhomes, and villas in master-planned communities with prices ranging from the mid-$200s to over $800,000. The company emphasizes superior construction quality, innovative design, and exceptional customer service.