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Boasting over 2,700 square feet, this 6 bedroom 5 1/2 bathroom home located in the Aviana Resort makes the perfect vacation home. The home features a large downstairs master suite with large ensuite bathroom equipped with a lovely garden tub and dual sinks. Off the back of the home, is a screened heated pool and spa area with a covered lanai. Upstairs are 3 additional bedrooms with their own private ensuite bathroom. The remaining upstairs bedrooms share the family bathroom off the hallway. The home is offered fully furnished and is an ideal vacation rental with bookings and management in place! The gated Aviana Resort features many amenities such has a clubhouse,…

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Have you decided to list your Orlando home in one of the vacation rental websites like HomeAway, FlipKey or VRBO.com? Renting out your vacation home is a great way to generate income when you’re not using your property. 

There are several factors that contribute to a great rental listing, starting with an attention-grabbing headline. In fact, the headline is the single most important text in your entire listing, since it appears at the top of your advertisement. Your headline also appears in the property summary that displays in the rental website’ s index and search results. 

In order to attract rental guests to your vacation home, your property headline must contain a few well-chosen words, up to 12 words in many cases. 

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Many people who decide to buy vacation homes in Orlando rent them out to holiday visitors when they’re not using them. But one of the drawbacks of owning a vacation rental is the constant need to find new guests. Since turnover is high, and holiday stays are short-term, it’s not unheard of to end up with an empty property, even if your home is located next to Disney. 

One of the most frustrating and costly issues vacation owners have to deal with is cancellations. Here are a few ways you can cut your rental cancellations in half. 

Know Your Market – It’s good practice to check out your competition in the rental market from time to time. Find out what they charge during low season and high season, and what type of amenities they offer their guests. 

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***Published on 1st April 2017***

March 'murmurings' From The Resort Area...

The total resort area inventory offered for sale stood at 1859 homes at the end of March which is an 8.1% decrease from the corresponding month last year and a 5.6% decrease from last months 1964 recorded total. By listing type the March total recorded 1806 normal owner listings which was a 4.9% decrease from February and 5.9% lower than March 2016. Bank owned listings at 34 were down from 63 last year with the short sale total of 19 down 16 from the 35 recorded total of March 2016. The sales total of 281 closings in March was identical to the March 2016 total but up by 9 from the February 272 recorded sales. Homes that closed took an average 133 days to sell which compares…

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Buying a home in Orlando to use as a vacation rental is a smart idea, especially if you eventually plan to retire here or use the property as a second home.  Vacation rentals can generate income for you, especially if you buy a property in a desirable area, such as near Disney World. 

However, if you’ve never rented out a real estate property before, you could wind up making some costly mistakes. Here are a few of the more common pitfalls to avoid so your vacation home can be a profitable investment for you. 

1. Setting Unrealistic Rental Rates – Since the Orlando area is competitive when it comes to vacation rentals, it’s important to know your numbers. That means researching rates of competing rentals in the area and determining the occupancy…

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Simply stunning!!! This 6 bed 4 bath home on the doorstep of Disney World has everything you could ever want from a second home. Bookings in place, upgraded furniture package, games room, pool with spa and more. Make sure you see this home before it is too late!

 

 Asking Price: $369,950 (From $399,950) 

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Situated on the gorgeous Southern Dunes golf course, is this well maintained 3 bedroom 2 bathroom single story home. The home features a large open floor plan with combined kitchen, living and dining areas with ceramic tile throughout. Carpet is featured in all of the 3 spacious bedrooms. Step out through the sliding glass doors onto the south-facing screened pool area that overlooks hole…

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Spacious open floor plan with west-facing lake view! 2 bedroom 2 bathroom single family home located in the Indian Wells community. Take advantage of the community’s amenities such as a community pool, recreation park, and tennis court with a low annual HOA fee! Water view from the master bedroom and family room! The home is offered fully furnished and is currently being used as a vacation…

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Located in the beautiful Bahama Bay Resort in Building 35 on the second floor, this unit is sure to impress. Enjoy your morning coffee on the shaded private screened balcony accessible from the master bedroom or living room. The unit features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is offered completely furnished with a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy the resort year-round or take advantage of Bahama Bay’s…

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Well-maintained 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom single family home located in the prestigious Reunion Resort. The home is packed with upgrades including solid stone counters and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, new pool heater installed in 2017, new pool pump and filter installed in 2016, and a new air conditioning system installed in 2015. The home is offered completely furnished and features…

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