Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa Wins Top Vacation Award

 Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa has been recognized as a 2017 Interval International Premier Resort for the third year in a row. The vacation exchange network awards the annual distinction to properties that rise above Interval’s top affiliation standards and provides guests with an outstanding vacation experience. 

The Lake Buena Vista luxury condo/hotel complex is located right in the heart of the major attraction areas – just minutes from Walt Disney World. Buyers seeking to purchase a vacation home or an investment property often choose Lake Buena Vista because the property includes hotel-like on-site management for worry-free ownership and collection of rental revenue. 

The property management team provides owners and their guests with…

Why Orlando Apartments Make Great Vacation Homes

Many people who decide to buy a vacation home in Orlando start their search by focusing on single family homes. But there is another option you should consider: apartment homes, otherwise known as condominiums. 

If you plan to purchase property near Disney World so you can rent it out to holiday travelers, a condo will generally cost less than a single family home. Generally, these apartment homes are smaller in overall area and by the number of rooms they contain, compared to a single family home. But that’s not always the case. Some condos can be as large as a home, but the beauty of these properties is that there is a lot less maintenance that you have to personally perform. 

Another option you may want to consider is a condo hotel, or…

Where Can I Find Vacation Rental Properties to buy in Orlando?

Are you looking for a vacation property in Orlando to buy so you can generate rental income? If so, one of the best areas to consider is next to Walt Disney World.  Many of the communities located near Disney permit short-term rentals. And since most people who come to Orlando on vacation do so to visit the theme parks, you’ll likely have little trouble attracting holiday visitors to your property.

The city of Orlando has a variety of housing options available to home buyers, such as single-family homes, condos, townhomes and condo/hotels. But short-term rentals are only allowed in condos and townhomes. If you’re interested in a single-family home, you’d be better off looking for a property in the neighboring cities of Kissimmee, Haines City or…

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…

Why Buy a Vacation Home in an Orlando area Condo/Hotel

Orlando is home to some of the best condo hotels in the nation. Condo hotels, also referred to as hotel-condos or “contels,” are luxury hotels with individually owned units. This allows vacationers to own a full-service vacation home and enjoy its posh amenities and proximity to Orlando’s world-class attractions all while renting the unit out when it’s not in use.

Luxury Amenities

There are many benefits to owning a second home in an Orlando condo/Hotel. Owners of vacation homes in condo hotels benefit from the hotel’s management both when vacationing and while renting to other tourists.

Residents of condo hotels enjoy access to resort pools, luxury spas, health and fitness centers, fine-dining and even concierge room service. That’s not to…