- Blog Archive: April, 2016 | Page #2

Buying a second home in Orlando is a decision that requires careful study of your finances to make sure this investment is one you can truly afford. Once you’ve committed to the idea, and have enough funds on hand for a down payment, you can explore ways to save money on closing costs for your vacation home.

Closing costs are the final fees a buyer pays before completing the purchase of a property. These fees are paid to third parties that assist with the mortgage, such as the lender, as well as optional ones, such as mortgage discount points and fees that must be paid to others parties for title/escrow and insurance. There are two types of closing costs – recurring and non-recurring costs.

Recurring costs that need to be paid more than once include:

Generous living spaces and open floor plan makes this home very accommodation for all families. This home has brand new carpets throughout. You have a formal living and dining area upon entry to the home. Towards the rear you have your open kitchen and family room with enticing views of the pool and spa. There are no neighbors immediately to the rear. You do have views of the community pool and nearby picnic area with benches and a bbq grill. Great place to have gatherings with friends and family!

Asking Price $174,950 


Fabulous 3 bedroom 2 bath town home with screened patio and private pool. This beautifully furnished home is situated in the tropical paradise of the Encantada resort. Let the Encantada Resort be your escape from the everyday with a heated zero entry swimming pool, a swimming pool with a Jacuzzi, a children’s play area and a private lake surrounded by a walking/jogging trail. The resort’s Clubhouse facility also includes a reception, a bar with a pool table, a cyber café, a games arcade and a well-equipped gym. 

Asking Price $167,950


Immaculate beautifully furnished 2nd floor, 3 bedroom 2 bath condo. Located just steps away from the lagoon-style community pool in the luxurious Oakwater Resort. The resort features a clubhouse with video arcade, billiards and state of the art fitness center. There is also a children's playground, tennis court & sand volleyball for everyone to enjoy. The unit has a private staircase at the entrance along with an additional staircase at the rear for easy access to the 1 car garage. The screened in balcony just off the master suite offers serene views of the resort. Tile flooring throughout, open living and dining room concept, along with warm and…

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Spend your evenings on your own private screened in patio with lovely water views! With modern furniture this 3 bedroom town home has tile flooring throughout the ground floor. Open living and dining room layout with kitchen just off to the side as you enter the home. The downstairs features a half bath with all the bedrooms and additional baths upstairs. Trafalgar Village is a resort style community with featured amenities such as a man made beach, 48-seat movie theater, game room with billiards and video games in the arcade. There is also a fitness center, large community swimming pool along with walking trails and jogging paths. This is an…

Fabulous 2nd floor 3 bedroom 2 bath end unit with spacious and open floor plan. This unit is comfortably furnished with updated furniture and recently tiled flooring in the living, dining and kitchen areas. There is also an abundance of natural lighting that flows through from the Southwest exposure of the home. Just off the master bedroom is a generously sized balcony, great for unwinding in the evenings. The owner has also put in a new air conditioning system only 3.5 years old. The unit is situated immediately after entering through the gates of the popular Villas at Island Club. The community features amenities such as a clubhouse with fitness…