- Blog Archive: October, 2016 | Page #4

Located in Champions Gate at the Mediterranean resort of Tuscana is this fully furnished 3 bed 2 bath unit in building 9 (3rd floor). This property will make the ideal vacation property. Walking distance from shopping and dining . All found only minutes by car from Disney World.

Sold Price: $118,000


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…

Luxurious 4th floor penthouse unit just steps away from the clubhouse!!! This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom condo is located in the resort style community of the Windsor Hills. Contemporary furnishings and tasteful decor with ceramic tile flooring in the high traffic areas, combined living room and dining room layout with access onto the spacious screened in balcony with serene views. Windsor Hills Resort is a highly sought after family destination with zero-entry lagoon-style pool with…

Luxurious 4th floor penthouse unit just steps away from the clubhouse!!! This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom condo is located in the resort style community of the Windsor Hills. Contemporary furnishings and tasteful decor with ceramic tile flooring in the high traffic areas, combined living room and dining room layout with access onto the spacious screened in balcony with serene views. Windsor Hills Resort is a highly sought after family destination with zero-entry lagoon-style pool with…

One of a kind!!! Located in Torey Pines within the highly desirable Dr. Phillips area is this magnificent FULLY UPDATED 4 bedroom 3 bathroom PLUS office single family home. Finally you get the best of both worlds with an ESTABLISHED DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD, unbeatable location and MOVE IN READY property at a GREAT PRICE. Situated conveniently at the end of the cul-de-sac on a private fully fenced lot with large front and rear yards. (All new sod, over 200 plants replaced and a permitted 40 ft irrigation well that keeps the water bill under $20 every month) This home has had over $300,000 of updates over the last few years with most being made in the last 18 months . Only…

This inviting condominium has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is located in the community of Windsor Palms. It is a spacious, well maintained and fully furnished condo with many great features. Some of these include a living room and dining room combination, balcony, and a kitchen with a pantry. The Windsor Palms community also has amazing amenities for everyone to enjoy such as a playground, fitness center, tennis court and a club house.

Sold Price: $125,500


Prestigious two story 5 bed 3.5 bath attractively decorated private pool home located in the highly sought after community of Reunion. This home is excellent for vacationers and full time residents alike. Tile ceramic flooring throughout the ground floor, open kitchen with granite counter tops and extra counter space along the breakfast bar. Lots of dining space with the breakfast nook and formal dining room. Family room is adjacent to the kitchen and centrally located within the home. Large and accommodating bedrooms upstairs, master suite and huge bathroom on the ground floor. The pool deck and patio area are easily accessible from the master. Covered lanai area for when…

Modernly furnished with west facing pool and stunning golf course views! This stylish 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home is located in the gated community of Southern Dunes. The living room is bright and inviting and opens up onto the kitchen and dinette area. The kitchen also has a convenient breakfast bar for additional eating space. This open concept floor plan has tile flooring and is the perfect place for families to get together. The ground floor bedroom has…

September 'summations' From The Resort Area...

Inventory levels in September were up a net 33 homes from August to a revised 1923 listings which was 69 homes above the 1854 total of September 2015. By listing bank owned month on month listings were down 9 at 39 whilst short sale listings fell 4 at 27. Normal owner listings showed an increase in net inventory as 46 homes were added during the month to give a revised 1857 total.  The September activity report also detiled that 281 homes changed ownership in the short term rental communities during the month which was 50 below August and 39 lower than the 523 total closed in September 2015. The average days on market that a home takes to sell was down 3 to 134 but up 3 from the 131 level of September…