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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…

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

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***Published on 1st January 2018***

December "data" from the Resort Area Market...

The final sales activity review of 2017 revealed that the total number of homes listed for sale in the resort area stood at 1,500 which represented a 30.7% decrease in available inventory compared to the December 2016 total of 2,030.  Month on month listings were 70 up on last months 1,430. By listing type, the December inventory comprised 1,450 normal owner listings, down 34.4% from the 1950 December 2016 total. Bank owned listings month on month were down 2 at 29 while short sales also fell by 2 to 21 which compares to 45 bank owned homes and 35 short sales one year ago. Total sales during December of 337 were 25 higher than the corresponding month last year but…

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Buying a vacation property is a great way to generate income and maximize the return on your home investment. As a result, more investors are looking to buy a vacation home in Orlando.

The vacation rental market is estimated to increase to $170 billion in the next couple of years, and smart home buyers are taking advantage of this opportunity.

But buying property can lead to costly mistakes if you don’t know what you’re doing. The following are 5 essential steps to buying your vacation property.

1. Establish Your Vacation Property Goals 

Home buyers want to earn additional income when purchasing and renting out a vacation property. But you achieve greater success by establishing specific goals early on. 

When you know your target income,…

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

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There’s more than enough information online for homeowners looking to rent their Orlando holiday homes. But finding the right information isn’t always easy. 

Inaccurate or outdated information can lead to unwanted and costly issues. Local regulations that affect homeowners and their vacation homes can change over time. 

Fortunately, today’s homeowners can use online forums to find out how to get the most out of renting your vacation home. The following will help you find the right vacation rental forums to join.

Understanding Online Forums

Online forums are sites that are dedicated to discussions around specific topics. Users can create new discussions or join existing conversations while connecting with others who share similar interests and…

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The Orlando area is a competitive market when it comes to vacation rentals. Knowing how to promote your home to holiday guests will give your property a leg up on the competition. Since millennials prefer vacation rentals over hotels, it’s a good idea to use social media to promote your listing, especially Facebook and Instagram.

Most users “check-in” on social media and add locations to a post, so it’s smart to add your vacation home to the list of options to help it get noticed by more prospective guests. Here’s how to add your custom location to Facebook and Instagram.

Why Use a Custom Location

Since nearly 60 percent of millennials post their vacation plans on social media, you can let your guests advertise for you with your custom…

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*** Published on 1st December 2017 ***   November 'numericals' From The Resort Area...   Resort area inventory in November detailed a total of 1,430 listings that represented 1,376 normal owner listings, 31 bank owned homes and 23 short sales. Overall inventory was down 40% from November 2016 when the total number of homes listed for sale stood at 2,004 which then comprised 1,917 normal owner listings, 50 bank owned and 37 short sales. The average days on market that a home took to sell in November 2017 was unchanged from last month at 132 but was down 1 day from the 133 days being achieved a year ago.  During the month a closed home achieved an average 97.1% of the asking price which was little changed from the 97% level of both October 2017…

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Many people buy a vacation home near Disney World so they can generate income by renting it out to holiday visitors. Buying a second home is a big investment, so it’s important to put security measures in place to protect your property. This is especially vital for home owners who live outside of the area – whether you’re a snowbird, or a resident of another country, like the U.K. or Canada. Here are several vacation rental security tips to help keep your home and its contents safe. 

Lock up your valuables

Most of the time, you’ll have no issue with a short-term rental. But theft is still a top concern for homeowners. It’s wise for you to place any valuables like jewelry, artwork, family photos, important documents like passports or financial…

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Having your own Orlando vacation home lets you take advantage of local attractions like Disney World and amenities all year round. 

But home owners are becoming aware of the growing opportunities to leverage their properties by renting them out to luxury travelers.

High-end travelers are moving away from traditional hotel rentals and choosing to spend their time and money on the comfort, privacy, and amenities that vacation homes like yours have to offer. 

Knowing how to market your vacation home to luxury travelers makes it easy to maximize the return on your home investment. 

Make Your Home the Ideal Rental for Luxury Travelers 

You’ll need to make sure that your home is right for the guests you want to attract. Luxury travelers have…

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