- Blog Archive: February, 2018 | Page #3

Buying a vacation home increases the return on your investment while giving you the “home away from home” you’ve always wanted. 

A Kissimmee vacation rental home is the ideal home investment given the boom in the home rental market. It puts owners and their renters close to the attractions and amenities that Kissimmee and Osceola County offers. 

The following shows you exactly why today’s home buyers should consider a vacation home in Osceola County and the county seat, Kissimmee. 

Osceola County is the Vacation Rental Home Capital

The number of vacation rental homes in Osceola County is growing. There are 37 percent more vacation homes and condominiums than in Metro Orlando, and its 94 vacation rental companies are fueling the local vacation…

Condo hotels are making it easy for new investors to profit from the growing vacation rental market.

Orlando short-term rentals are ideal for vacation and business travelers. The condo hotels in Orlando are some of the best in the country, making it even more important for investors to take advantage of this opportunity.

How Do Condo Hotels Work? 

Condo hotels are high-rise hotels that sell individual units to home buyers, giving them vacation homes that provide the services, features, and amenities found in luxury hotels. 

Condo hotels give owners and guests the chance to enjoy the attractions that have made Orlando a favorite destination for travelers. 

Homeowners can rent their units to others through rental programs that are…

Located in Heritage Crossing neighborhood in the beautiful Reunion Resort, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom fully furnished condo overlooks the golf course from the second floor. Master bedroom has its own southwest-facing private balcony and ensuite featuring an oversized garden tub and separate shower. The condo's split floor plan allows for extra privacy to the remaining 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Includes fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and all major appliances. Heritage Crossing offers many amenities including 2 community swimming pools with their own jacuzzi.

Asking Price: $189,900 (From $209,900) 

Located in the Top Class community of Reunion Resort! Featuring three incredible Championship Golf Courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Arnold Palmer. The Reunion community also offers six restaurants onsite that go from quick bites to fine dining. This neighborhood has 12 pools, including an incredible Water Park featuring a lazy river and water slide. Only a few minutes away from Walt Disney World Resort, Sea World, Universal Studios and variety of shopping and dining areas. You can live year-round or utilize just like a dream vacation at Reunion, where there's so much to do you'll always want to come back! So now is your chance to build the home of your dreams now.
               

Mediterranean style 3 bed 3 bath, 4th floor end unit neighboring the clubhouse. This unit features views of the pristine resort pool and the adjacent lake. Fully equipped kitchen with beautiful tile flooring throughout the open living and dining areas. Screened in balcony with access from both the living room and the master suite. The master suite is generously sized to include the master bath with jetted tub. Worldquest is a gated Mediterranean style full service resort. Enjoy ultimate relaxation in this tropical landscaped paradise.

Sold Price: $137,000 

This beautifully appointed BRAND NEW luxury single family home in Dr. Phillips is a MUST SEE! This quick move-in home features Mediterranean style roof tiles, a beautiful water view, gourmet kitchen with natural gas and much more. Come see what all the rage is about in the newest new-home community in Dr Phillips, a luxurious resort lifestyle is awaiting you! Ruby Lake features a beautiful amenity package complete with fitness center, community pool, tennis courts, etc. Low maintenance lifestyle means the lawn maintenance will be taken care of by the HOA so you can truly enjoy your brand new home!

Sold Price: $601,070 

Gorgeous PLATINUM rated unit in the ever popular Bahama Bay Resort Community! This beautiful unit features a perfectly sized kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The living room is tastefully decorated with a large and comfortable seating area with access to a private balcony through the sliding glass doors. The formal dining table is elegant and is ready to seat your family and friends! The master bedroom features a large bed and access to a second private balcony. The guest bedroom is large with a comfortable bed. The additional guest room features 2 beds to accommodate your entire family. Bahama Bay is indeed one of the best resort communities offering, multiple…

*** Published on 1st February 2018 ***   January 'journal' From The Resort Area...   The January 2018 sales total of 288 in the resort area were 9.9% up on the 262 sold total of the corresponding month last year lastest figures reveal. Total inventory of 1,429 homes was down 42.1% from the January 2017 total of 2,032 and also down 4.9% from the 1,500 listings in December 2017. By type this months inventory comprised 1,394 normal owner listings and 18 bank owned homes compared to 1,964 normal owner listings last year and 41 bank owned. Short sales of 17 were down from 27 in July 2017.  Homes selling closed at an average 97.25% after 133 days on the market compared to 135 days a year ago and a 95% average price attained. The markets median price…