What You Need to Know to Buy a Holiday Home in Orlando – Part 1
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Many people who travel to Orlando, Florida from outside the U.S., such as Canada or the U.K., enjoy their holidays so much, they decide to buy a second home here. If you want to make Central Florida your “home away from home,” there are some important points you need to know before you buy. Â
1. Decide How to Pay for the Property - Many foreign buyers wind up purchasing a holiday home with cash, since financing can be difficult to obtain. If you plan to finance your purchase with a U.S. bank, expect that a minimum down payment of 30 percent will be required. A U.S. mortgage also generally requires far more paperwork than loans secured in other countries. Another advantage of raising finance outside the U.S. is that your holiday home purchase in…