I have a thermometer on the east (front porch) and another on the lanai (west). On summer days there is very little difference but the lanai has a ceiling fan plus shade trees (and privacy) so until the temp hits 95+ I am happy on the lanai. Porch far too hot in the AM.
Neighbors across the street have west facing garages and they are no hotter than my east facing garage. Garages here are very difficult to cool. If I were picking out a lot I would consider the direction the house would face. If I were buying pre-owned, position would not be my first consideration.
If you take a ride around The Villages in mid afternoon you won't find many people on their lanais regardless of which way they face.
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