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Thinking about buying a second home near Disney World? If you’re looking for a community with small-town ambience and modern conveniences, the city of Celebration fits the bill perfectly. 

Celebration was originally developed by the Walt Disney Company to resemble an “old-fashioned” small town. Its combination of walkable streets, houses with front porches and a garage in back, and downtown buildings with office space or condos located above retail stores or restaurants is now called “New Urbanism” and is popular in communities around the United States. 

Celebration has a lot to offer residents, whether you’re a snowbird, empty nester or first-time home buyer with a young family to raise. You can take a stroll through one of the lush…

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Imagine spending your next holiday in a luxury apartment within walking distance of Walt Disney World™. You don’t have to imagine when you purchase a vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. This Orlando area community is the perfect location for those who want to own a second home or are looking for investment property. 

Nearly 53,000 people visit Disney’s Magic Kingdom every day. And that’s just one of the theme parks in the area. Visitors from around the world come to Orlando every year to spend time at Disney’s other parks, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, as well as Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and SeaWorld. 

Lake Buena Vista offers a variety of luxury condominiums for sale, which can be rented out on a short-term basis.…

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Thinking about buying a second home in Orlando?  The recent news about Hurricane Matthew may have given you reason to think twice about the idea. But purchasing Central Florida real estate is still a smart investment, especially if you buy a home near the theme parks. 

The Kissimmee area, where Walt Disney World™ is located, is right in the heart of Florida. As a result, hurricane warnings and/or occurrences are not as common, nor as severe as in the coastal cities. In case of a hurricane alert, you should have plenty of time to notify the property manager to secure the home if you are not staying there at the time.   

Central Florida typically experiences very minimal damage from any hurricane, no evacuations, and if the power goes out, it’s…

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Thinking about buying an Orlando condominium as a second home or vacation property? A new federal law set to take effect October 27 could make financing that purchase a little easier.

The new law will allow buyers to get federally-backed mortgages to purchase condos in buildings where two-thirds of current residents are renters. In the past, at least half of residents had to own units to meet the mortgage rules. 

Condo prices in Orlando and in Polk County, which is near Disney World, have been slow to recover since the housing market began its collapse a decade ago. According to Zillow, Metro Orlando’s midpoint prices for condos are $106,900 – far below their peak of $182,700 in 2006. 

Cash investors began buying properties when the market…

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If you are thinking about buying an Orlando vacation home, one of the most popular areas to consider is Four Corners, near Disney World. The name “four corners” refers to the point where Lake, Orange, Osceola and Polk counties meet. 

This area,  also known as Citrus Ridge, has grown in popularity in recent years because of its ideal location. You can easily commute to Orlando, Tampa and areas in between via I-4, US Hwy. 27 and US Hwy. 192. There are a wide variety of residential and vacation properties to purchase in the nearby cities of Clermont, Davenport, Kissimmee and Orlando, including single family homes, condominiums, townhomes and luxury villas. 

Four Corners' vacation homes come in a variety of styles and floor plans to suit your taste and…

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If you are interested in buying an Orlando vacation home that’s close to Disney World, one area to consider is Posner Park. Located at the intersection of I-4 and U.S. Highway 27 in Davenport, this development is the brainchild of real estate mogul Victor Posner, for whom it is named. 

The centerpiece of Posner Park is Posner Commons, an 80-acre, 630,000 square foot shopping plaza that stands on the site of the former Circus World and Boardwalk & Baseball theme parks. Major tenants of the shopping complex include Target, Best Buy, Books-A-Million, Dick's Sporting Goods, JC Penney, Michaels, Petsmart, Ross and Staples. 

Posner Commons is also home to the Cinépolis Polk County IMAX, a 9-screen upscale theater that features reserve seating, gourmet…

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The Orlando International Airport (MCO) has received spending approval from the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Board to begin construction of a new South Terminal Complex. Renowned airport architect Curtis Fentress is handling the project. Fentress created the Denver International Airport and Incheon International in South Korea, considered two of the best-designed airports in the world.

The $1.8 billion south terminal is expected to be completed by 2019, and will feature a sleek outside design, and an interior that represents aspects of Central Florida: light, water and the state’s unique foliage.  The project will feature an area known as The Boulevard, which will be a corridor running the length of the terminal and connecting to ground…

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Many people dream of the idea of purchasing a vacation home in Orlando. While purchasing a second home isn’t right for everyone, it could turn out to be the best investment you can make. Here are a few reasons why. 

1. Ease Stress – Everyone knows one of the best ways to relax is to take a vacation. Owning a second home in a resort area like Orlando allows you to get away from the stress of work and have some fun! You can spend time at the area theme parks, play a round of golf, go swimming, kayaking, or fishing. The possibilities for enjoyment are endless! 

2. Quality Family Time – Purchasing a vacation home is a great way to spend quality time with the family. And if your relatives live hundreds or even thousands of miles away from each other,…

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For years now, Europeans and Canadians have invested in Orlando vacation homes near Disney for use as a short-term rental to holiday visitors. Vacation homes have become a popular option for tourists who spend longer than a week in Central Florida, as well as large families on vacation, since the rental cost is cheaper than a hotel stay. Many vacation homes are located in resort communities too, so they offer hotel-like amenities such as luxury pools, spas and fitness facilities.

If you’re thinking about purchasing a vacation home in Orlando to use as a short-term rental, there are a few key points to keep in mind. 

#1 – Check to see if the home is located in a gated community. These properties are usually more desirable to tourists because they…

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Many people choose to buy vacation homes near Disney that they can rent to other Orlando visitors when they are not using their property. Some buyers choose homes that are near golf courses because they are avid players. Others want a home that backs up to a wooded, conservation area for added beauty and privacy. But some people prefer a waterfront vacation home. Here are a few reasons why you might want to choose this option. 

1. Lifestyle – Buying a lakefront home gives you and your rental guests the opportunity to enjoy waterfront living at its best. That means enjoying beautiful sunsets, and water sports like canoeing, kayaking, fishing and water skiing. Central Florida is blessed with over 1000 gorgeous lakes, including the famed Butler Chain…

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