Team Donovan Blog - May, 2018

Just Sold - Serenity At Silver Creek - 17425 Placidity Avenue, CLERMONT

Beautifully furnished 3 bedrooms 3 bathroom corner townhome located in the beloved community Serenity at Silver Creek. This comfortable townhome is very stylishly furnished and features a gorgeous kitchen equipped with high a end countertop. The home has a very open floor plan making this a premier home for entertaining your guests and spending quality time with family. The glass doors also allow for plenty of natural light to fill the living area. The master bedroom is stylishly and comfortably furnished and features glass doors to the balcony which also lets in natural light. There is also an ensuite bathroom with dual sinks. The 2nd bedroom is on the first floor and is also stylishly furnished. The 3rd bedroom is equipped with 2…

Just Sold - Strafford Park - 2324 Merrimack Drive, KISSIMMEE

Lovely 4 bedroom 3 bathroom turnkey home located in the Strafford Park community. This home features a split floor plan separating the master bedroom from the remaining 3 bedrooms. The home features a formal living space and a family room near the home's kitchen. The master bedroom features south facing sliding glass doors providing plenty of natural light into the room. There is also an ensuite bathroom with dual sinks and a shower stall. One of the guest bedrooms is furnished with 2 beds to accommodate additional guests while the remaining 2 bedrooms are equipped with large and comfortable beds! One of the other bathrooms provides pool access, so guests don’t have to run through the home after enjoying the day in the pool! The…

Just Sold - Hampton Lakes - 925 Lockbreeze Drive, DAVENPORT

This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom fully furnished home is located in the beautiful Hampton Lakes community! This beautiful pool home features laminate floors in all the main living spaces. Towards the front of the home is a comfortable formal living and dining space. This house also features a family room near the large kitchen! There is plenty of natural light in this home primarily due to the 2 skylights in the central living space of the house! The large master bedroom has two large windows as well as an ensuite  bathroom featuring dual sinks, a bathtub, and separate shower stall. The two guest bedrooms are furnished with 2 beds in each to accommodate additional family and friends! The private pool of this house is south-east facing and…

Orlando Community Reports - May 2018

The May Team Donovan community reports have now been updated and are available from the following link:

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Why Buy a Vacation Home in Davenport

Where you buy your home is just as important as its design, features, and cost. But home buyers often overlook the chance to get a higher return on their investment when choosing a location. 

Vacation rental homes are growing in popularity thanks to rental services like Airbnb and HomeAway, which have made traveling more affordable than hotels stays for families and large groups. 

A growing real estate market gives buyers an opportunity to secure the perfect location that draws more renters (and higher rates) than other rental properties. 

Davenport vacation homes give residents and guests a convenient location surrounded by the Central Florida attractions that continue to fuel tourism and lead to greater revenue from your vacation home. 

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Why It Pays to Make Your Vacation Rental Pet-Friendly

You earn a lot more from your vacation rental home when you know how to accommodate the needs of today’s travelers.

Pet-friendly vacation rentals are more attractive and deliver a better experience for guests during their Kissimmee vacation. Homes for sale are offering the perfect living spaces for pets, making it easy to buy a profitable pet-friendly vacation home. 

Making it easy for pet lovers to travel improves the marketability of your home and maximizes the profits it generates for you. 

The Demand for Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals 

Vacation rental owners are taking advantage of the growing demand for pet-friendly homes. Making arrangements for pets to be cared for is a common challenge for many travelers. 

In addition to the expense…

Orlando Real Estate Market News - April 2018

April 'announcement' From The Resort Area...   A resort area home has seen median price appreciation of 9.8% over the past 12 months from $187,819 in April 2017 to $206,286 latest figures conclude. The April 2018 activity report also detailed that the number of days a home takes to sell was unchanged from a year ago at 132 whilst the average price achieved against listing price was up slightly at 97.4% from 97.2%. Homes under contract awaiting closure totaled 698 which compared to 616 last month and 703 one year ago. Homes withdrawn from the market during the month was 85 which is 56 less than the April 2017 withdrawn total of 141. The total number of homes changing hands was 6.4% higher than last month at 345 and 1.7% higher than the 339 closings…