- Blog Archive: April, 2026

Pre-Construction · Kissimmee, Florida

Ambar Residences Orlando: Where Home Meets Vacation, Just Five Miles From Disney

Imagine waking up to Florida sunshine, walking down to a resort-style pool flanked by private cabanas, grabbing a cold-pressed juice from the on-site café, and being at the gates of Walt Disney World® in under fifteen minutes. Now imagine that's not a vacation. It's your address.

That's the promise behind Ambar Residences Orlando, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy — a brand-new, 11-acre branded residential community in Kissimmee, Florida, that's quickly becoming one of the most talked-about pre-construction opportunities in Central Florida. And it's the first Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy development in the United States to offer…

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If you’re thinking about selling your home in Central Florida, choosing the right real estate agent can make a significant difference—not just in your final sale price, but in how smooth and stress-free the entire process feels.

At Team Donovan, led by James Donovan, we focus on delivering results while making the experience as seamless as possible.

But don’t just take our word for it—here’s what our clients consistently say.

Results That Matter When Selling Your Home

When it comes to selling your property, results are everything.

Clients working with James Donovan and Team Donovan consistently highlight:

  • Strong sale prices
  • Strategic pricing guidance
  • Smooth, well-managed transactions

In markets like Reunion, Windsor…

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Are Orlando Vacation Homes Still a Good Investment in 2026?

If you’re considering buying a vacation home near Disney in Orlando, you’ve likely seen very different opinions online.

Some say these properties generate strong rental income and pay for themselves. Others warn that rising costs and increased competition have made it much harder to turn a profit.

So what’s the truth?

The reality sits somewhere in the middle — and understanding it properly is the difference between making a smart purchase and making a costly mistake.

The Honest Reality of Vacation Home Investments

Let’s start with what most buyers aren’t told:

Many vacation homes in Orlando do not produce strong positive cash flow.

That doesn’t mean they are bad…

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The Truth About the Spring Market for Vacation Homes

Unlike primary residential homes, most buyers in communities like Reunion, Margaritaville, and Windsor Hills are not relocating locally.

They’re coming from:

  • Other parts of the United States
  • The UK, Canada, and international markets
  • Investor groups focused on short-term rental returns

That means their timing isn’t driven by school schedules or job moves. Instead, it’s influenced by travel plans, currency exchange rates, financing conditions, and confidence in the investment.

As a result, the traditional “spring surge” is often less aggressive in the vacation home market.

There is still demand—but it is more selective, more analytical, and far more price-sensitive than…

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Published on 1st April 2026

March "math" from the Resort Area Market

The March resort-area median price remained unchanged from January at $385,000 but was down 3.8% from March  2025, when it stood at $400,000.  The average number of days a home has spent on the market over the last 30 days was 109, compared to a 91-day average 12 months ago. The resort market saw a total of 368 closings in March, up from 270 in February and from the 311 sales in March 2025.  The total number of homes shown as Pending—under offer/contract—totaled 588, slightly up from 583 last month but much higher than the 448 home pipeline in January.  A home that closed in March achieved an average of 97.1% of its final listed price, down from 97.3% in February and matching the level…

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