- ORLANDO

For Sale - Worldquest - 8801 Worldquest Blvd #4101 Unit 4101, Orlando

Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bathroom condo located in the desirable Worldquest community! This lovely condo is very spacious and can perfectly accommodate your family. Featuring a perfectly sized kitchen and adjacent living space, and plenty of natural light from all of the windows and sliding doors to your private balcony space. Master bedroom is large, the guest bedrooms are spacious and are great for your additional family members or guests. The Worldquest community features a gorgeous pool and clubhouse area! This home is only a short drive to Disney and all it has to offer! Fully Furnished home!

Asking Price: $134,950

For Sale - Blue Heron Beach Resort - 13415 Blue Heron Beach Dr #509 Unit 509, Orlando

Great location for this lovely condo located in Tower 1 of Blue Heron! This unit is a very spacious 1 bedroom 2 bathroom home but it features a bunk bed which can accommodate 2 additional guests. The living space is well spaced and has plenty of natural light supplied by the large sliding doors opening up to your private balcony space and pool view! Comfortable kitchen space with seating at the elevated countertop. Dining table located adjacent to the kitchen. Master Bedroom features a large bed and full bathroom access. Fully Furnished! This unit is just a short drive to great restaurants and theme parks!

Asking Price: $119,950

How to Attract Business Travelers to Your Kissimmee Vacation Rental

The business traveler market is growing, and its value is now estimated at over $300 billion in the U.S. alone. This growth has been fueled by the popularity of home rental sites like Airbnb, VRBO, and others. 

Kissimmee is a popular vacation destination because of its proximity to Disney World. Business travelers who come to Orlando for conferences frequently tack on a few extra days to their trip so they can visit the theme parks before heading back home. 

As the business traveler market becomes more competitive, putting the following steps in place ensures that homeowners get the best return from their Kissimmee vacation homes. 

Knowing What Business Travelers Need 

Attracting and satisfying business travelers requires you to consider their…

How To Get Luxury Rental Bookings For Your Orlando Vacation Home

Having your own Orlando vacation home lets you take advantage of local attractions like Disney World and amenities all year round. 

But home owners are becoming aware of the growing opportunities to leverage their properties by renting them out to luxury travelers.

High-end travelers are moving away from traditional hotel rentals and choosing to spend their time and money on the comfort, privacy, and amenities that vacation homes like yours have to offer. 

Knowing how to market your vacation home to luxury travelers makes it easy to maximize the return on your home investment. 

Make Your Home the Ideal Rental for Luxury Travelers 

You’ll need to make sure that your home is right for the guests you want to attract. Luxury travelers have…

How to Hire a Property Manager for Your Vacation Rental

Many of today’s homeowners are getting more out of their investment by renting out their vacation homes in Orlando, FL. Although this provides a significant source of additional income, it can also require you to take on additional responsibilities.

Managing a vacation property takes time, energy, and money. Maintaining your property requires ongoing maintenance and repairs.

Hiring a property manager is the best way to meet the needs of your home and make it profitable over time.Knowing what to ask a vacation property manager ensures that you work with a knowledgeable and experienced professional.

What Services Does the Vacation Property Manager Provide?

You may have already received a price quote from a property manager. But you need to fully…

Builders Respond to Growing Demand for Orlando Vacation Homes

Home builders have been busy in Central Florida during the second quarter, constructing about 4,000 new houses – many of them vacation homes. The data comes courtesy of housing analysis firm, MetroStudy. Their survey found that the Orlando area had 14 percent year-over-year growth in homes being built, and 28 percent growth in closings. 

The home construction recovery is due in part to Orlando’s tourism industry. Many holiday visitors decide to buy new homes after they’ve spent a lot of time here. These properties are often used as a second home and as an investment property allowing owners to generate rental income from other holiday visitors. 

Osceola County, which is home to Disney World, saw a significant increase in housing starts, thanks…

Canadian Home Owners May Get to Extend their U.S. Stay

Canadians who own or lease a home may get to stay in the U.S. longer if a new federal bill becomes law. Under the “Canadian Snowbird Visa Act,” Canadians who meet certain criteria would be allowed to extend their stay an extra two months.  

U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch of Florida, one of the bill’s sponsors, said the bipartisan measure would be good for business because Canadians who visit the Sunshine State add about $4.5 billion annually to Florida’s economy.    

"If our chilly neighbors to the north want to spend more time on our warm Florida beaches, we should welcome them with open arms." Deutch said in an interview for South Florida’s Sun Sentinel newspaper. 

More international visitors come to Florida from Canada than from any other nation,…

5 Mistakes Investors Make when Buying Orlando Real Estate

Orlando is a popular area for real estate investors who want rental income because it’s one of the top U.S. tourist destinations and the theme park capital of the world, thanks to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Sea World. More and more holiday travelers are opting to rent vacation homes instead of staying in hotels because they are less expensive, and you often get just as good, if not better, amenities. 

The area is a popular draw for investors from overseas, especially the U.K. But buying a property from such a great distance can be challenging, especially if you’re attempting to do it on your own. If you make a decision solely on price, for instance, you may find yourself in big trouble. Orlando has many excellent areas for rentals and…

The Grove Resort & Spa Breaks Ground on New Water Park

Homeowners at the Grove Resort & Spa near Walt Disney World® will soon have a new amenity to entice rental guests. The resort recently broke ground on their new Surfari Water Park, which is scheduled to open early in 2018. 

“The water park is the centerpiece of the amenities at the Grove,” said Project Director Kevin Mays, “giving families the opportunity to play and escape while never leaving the resort.” When fully operational, the water park will feature a dual rider surf simulator, an interactive water structure with multiple 2-story water slides and a winding lazy river. 

The park will complement a variety of facilities already open at the resort in an area known as the Springs, which includes three swimming pools, a water play section and…

Why Now is the Perfect Time to Sell a Home Near Disney

More and more tourists who come to Orlando to visit the theme parks and other attractions are skipping hotels and buying or renting vacation homes. If you live near Disney World or Universal, and are thinking about selling your home, this may be the perfect time to make your move. 

New research from the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management shows buyers are willing to pay an average of $269,000 for a vacation home in the attractions area. That’s because the Kissimmee/Osceola County area provides buyers with value, a desired lifestyle and safety. 

Dr. Robertico Croes, a professor at Rosen College, expects this summer to be especially appealing thanks to the Orlando-area’s hot economy, and the opening of “Pandora…