- February, 2016

For Sale - Glenbrook - 1926 Morning Star Dr, Clermont

Pride of ownership truly shows! Nicely decorated and exceptionally maintained home with a south facing pool. Natural landscaping provides privacy from the homes to the rear of the property. There are two master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms along with large jacuzzi tubs. Garage has also been converted into a games room. Great open living, dining and kitchen area. Favorable for entertaining!

  Asking Price $219,950

For Sale - Regal Oaks At Old Town - 5722 Delorean Dr, Kissimmee

End unit with pond views! The open patio and balcony area are a great way to spend the evenings after busy days at the theme parks or just in everyday life. Regal Oaks at Old Town has inviting resort amenities you will be sure to delight in.

  Asking Price $179,950

Why It’s Smart to Invest in a Vacation Home in Orlando

Thinking about buying a vacation home in Orlando?  You’re not alone. An estimated 1.13 million vacation homes were sold in the U.S. in 2014 – nearly a quarter of all residential transactions. That’s the highest number since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) began collecting data in 2003.

Why are people buying vacation homes instead of renting them? On the face of it, renting seems like it would be more cost-effective for vacationers. But buying a vacation home can be a smart investment.

Some people buying vacation homes are baby boomers who have sold their family homes for cash, and now choose to invest some of that money in a winter home in a warm climate or other future retirement destination. On the other hand, the NAR has found that half…

Just Sold - Highlands Reserve - 236 Herring St, Davenport

Looking for a fully furnished and move in ready 3 Bedroom 2 bathroom home? This sensational vacation home or full time residence is located walking distance from golf, shopping and dining and only minutes by car to Disney World. Private pool with spa and garage being used as a 4th bedroom. Make sure you view this property before you are too late!!! $16,000 of Management bookings in place.

 Sold Price $169,950

Price Reduced - Aviana - 533 Viola Dr, Davenport

Almost 3,000 sq ft for under $250,000 is not a mistake. This sensational 5 bedroom (two master suites) 4.5 bathroom home with water views will sell fast!!! Fully furnished and the perfect Florida vacation home and short term rental property.

Asking Price $229,950 (From $239,950)

Just Sold - Calabay Parc - 330 Tupelo Cir, Davenport

Move in ready!!! This sensational 4 bedroom (two master suites) 3 bathroom home is tucked away at the back of the popular Calabay Parc community. Fully furnished this home is the perfect Orlando area vacation home and short term rental property. Hurry because this home is priced to sell fast!!!!

 Sold Price $190,000

Just Sold - Woodridge - 1208 Cedarwood Way, Clermont

Hurry because this is the first time this sensational 4 bedroom (2 master suites) 3 bathroom pool home has been available for purchase. Fully furnished, well maintained and walking distance from shopping and dining make this your ideal second home, short term rental or full time residence.

 Sold Price $175,000 

Orlando Real Estate Market News - February 2016

January 'journal' from the Orlando resort area...

inventory levels throughout the resort area rose 10.3% in January from 1834 active listings in December to 2023 as both 'normal' owner listings and short sales recorded net inventory gains. Normal owner listings increased by 187 month on month to 1911 whilst short sales were up 6 at 41. In contrast bank owned listings fell during January to a revised 71 from 75 in December. The median price of an area home was little changed during the month at $167509 from $167856 in December but does still record a 2.2% increase from the January 2015 area median price of $163750. The average days that a home takes to sell was down by 1 from last month at 131 but higher by 6 from the corresponding month last year.…