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Renting your Orlando vacation home is a popular way to generate income, especially if you don’t plan to use the property for your own personal use too often. Listing your home on rental websites like Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO and FlipKey are a popular way to help you generate interest for your home. 

If your home is located near Disney World, you will face quite a bit of competition from other properties in the area. Since you only have about 30 seconds to grab someone’s attention, using great photos of your home will help your listing attract interest. Here are a few simple tips to get the most out of your vacation home listing’s photographs. 

1. Hire a professional – The best way to ensure high quality, high resolution photos is to hire a…

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Buying a vacation home near Disney gives owners an opportunity to generate rental income, since millions of vacationers from all over the world flock to this area each year. Savvy travelers are no longer satisfied with hotel stays. They prefer the comfort and convenience that comes from staying in a private home. That also means competition among rental properties can be fierce. According to TripAdvisor, recent surveys show over 80% of travelers would prefer to book online. Here are a few ways to make your listing stand out on a vacation rental website. 

1. Display plenty of great photos – Vacation rental home website FlipKey says on average, listings with over 20 photos receive more interest and bookings than listings with fewer photos. But don’t…

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Many people purchase vacation homes in Orlando for investment purposes. This is particularly the case with homes that are located near the theme parks. There is a big demand from holiday travelers for affordable accommodations. Renting your home to vacationers is a popular way to supplement your income.   

You can hire a property manager or vacation rental agency to find rental guests for your home. Or you can save the extra cost and do it yourself.  There are a number of vacation rental websites that will allow you to rent your home directly to guests. This will help save the expense of hiring someone else to do the job for you.  Some of the most popular vacation rental websites include Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO and FlipKey. 

If your primary residence…

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Thinking about buying a second home in Orlando?  The recent news about Hurricane Matthew may have given you reason to think twice about the idea. But purchasing Central Florida real estate is still a smart investment, especially if you buy a home near the theme parks. 

The Kissimmee area, where Walt Disney World™ is located, is right in the heart of Florida. As a result, hurricane warnings and/or occurrences are not as common, nor as severe as in the coastal cities. In case of a hurricane alert, you should have plenty of time to notify the property manager to secure the home if you are not staying there at the time.   

Central Florida typically experiences very minimal damage from any hurricane, no evacuations, and if the power goes out, it’s…

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If you are thinking about buying an Orlando vacation home, one of the most popular areas to consider is Four Corners, near Disney World. The name “four corners” refers to the point where Lake, Orange, Osceola and Polk counties meet. 

This area,  also known as Citrus Ridge, has grown in popularity in recent years because of its ideal location. You can easily commute to Orlando, Tampa and areas in between via I-4, US Hwy. 27 and US Hwy. 192. There are a wide variety of residential and vacation properties to purchase in the nearby cities of Clermont, Davenport, Kissimmee and Orlando, including single family homes, condominiums, townhomes and luxury villas. 

Four Corners' vacation homes come in a variety of styles and floor plans to suit your taste and…

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Privacy seems to be at a premium these days. With smartphones and security cameras prevalent everywhere it seems, most people want to enjoy their privacy, especially at home. 

If you’re planning to buy a vacation home in Orlando, you may want to consider a property on a privacy lot. In simple terms, this is a lot which is not overlooked by the neighbors. A privacy lot could be on the waterfront, facing a conservation/preserve area, or even on a golf course. Typically, privacy lots are the most in demand lots after waterfront lots. 

Privacy lots and vacation homes near Disney are highly desired pieces of real estate. And it’s no wonder. The owners get to enjoy their privacy when using the property. And they can advertise the rental property as being…

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Orlando’s economy has steadily improved over the past few years, making this an attractive time for some vacation home owners to put their properties up for sale. If you’re not using your second home as frequently as you intended, it may not make financial sense to maintain ownership. Here are a few tips to help you sell your Orlando vacation home quickly and for the best price.

Find an Experienced Real Estate Agent– Look for a real estate agent who is not only familiar with the area, but is experienced in the sale and purchase of vacation homes. Orlando has become a true international market, with buyers coming from all over the world to purchase properties. Make sure your agent has a marketing plan to reach those potential buyers. For instance, Team…

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There are many factors to consider when buying a second home, such as location, whether you need rental income and of course, how much it will cost. One of the decisions you’ll have to make as you start your vacation home search, is how big a home you need. 

There are a wide variety of housing choices to consider in the Orlando area for your vacation home. If you don’t need a lot of space, you could opt for a one or two bedroom condominium. There are several condo/hotels next to Disney that provide the amenities of a luxury hotel with the ability to rent the unit out when not in use. Properties like the Blue Heron Beach Resort or Floriday’s Resort provide on-site management that takes care of cleaning and maintenance, as well as all interactions with…

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Do you dream of owning a vacation home in Orlando? What’s holding you back from making those dreams a reality? Could it be that you find the idea a little too intimidating? Believe it or not, it’s actually easier than you may think. You just need to keep a few things in mind before you make the commitment. Here are some things to consider to help you analyze your options. 

1. Match housing choices to your lifestyle – Many people make the wrong assumption that you must own a primary residence before owning a vacation home. But that’s not a hard and fast rule you have to follow. The important thing to focus on is matching your housing choices to your lifestyle. 

Perhaps you live in a big city and want a lot of space that is just not affordable where you…

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Ask a super Disney World fan if they would like to live there forever, and chances are the answer you’d get is a resounding, “Yes!”

If you have at least $2 million to spend on a new home, you can make your Disney dreams come true at Golden Oak. This luxurious resort community is the first to offer custom single-family homes for sale at the Walt Disney World® Resort.   

Golden Oak features four neighborhoods – Marceline, Carolwood, Silverbrook and Kimball Trace, as well as private residences at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando. Floor plans range from 3,000 to 12,000 square feet of living space on homesites ranging from one-quarter to three-quarters of an acre. The communities include parks, gardens, golf courses and sculptures of Disney characters.…

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