- Blog Archive: March, 2017 | Page #6

 

FRANCIS PARK LUXURY townhomes are nestled between BelAir and quaint Lake Como. The all concrete block construction 3 story units boast airy & open floor plans with a modern kitchen, chefs island & seating, nook, pantry, entry charging station & key drop, dining area with art niche, oversized media room, spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, 1 car garage, 1 covered carport & patio, and a huge back yard!! 

Sold Price: $369,000

 

This 4 bedroom 3 bathroom single story home is situated in the popular Bridgewater Crossing community. The home has a spacious open floor plan with tall, vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. The spacious master bedroom features an ensuite bathroom with large garden tub, dual sinks, and a separate shower stall. The villa is offered fully furnished, is move in ready and features a fully fenced backyard with a south-facing pool. Perfect full time residence, second home, or rental property. Bridgewater Crossing is conveniently located to Walt Disney World and other main attractions Central Florida has to offer!

 

 Asking Price: $189,950 (From $199,950) 

Are you a Canadian who visits Disney World every year and dreams of retiring to sunny Central Florida? If so, you may want to buy a vacation home or condo in Orlando now that you can rent out until you’re ready to make your permanent move to the States.

Once you’ve made that decision, it’s time to do some research and determine how much money you’re willing to spend on a property. 

Here are a few things to do before buying an Orlando vacation home: 

1. Determine how much home you can afford to buy. Factor in the cost of the house itself, as well as insurance, taxes, and maintenance costs, which include repairing and replacing appliances. 

If you plan to rent out the property before occupying it full-time, you’ll need to decide whether you want…

***Published on 1st March 2017***

February 'facts' From The Resort Area...

The number of sold homes during February totaled 272 which was 11.2% up on the corresponding months total last year when 245 changed hands. Homes that sold achieved an average 97.3% after spending 134 days on the market which compares to an average 129 days and 96.6% achieved a year ago. Overall inventory year on year was down 4.5% at 1,964 listings with normal owner sales accounting for 96.4% of the current inventory total at 1,894. Bank owned listings represented 2.1% at 42 whilst short sales of 28 listings comprised the remaining 1.5%. The resort area median price is up 8.5% from a year ago at $184,363 whilst the number of homes under contract awaiting closure was 14.6%