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How Much Money Can You Make on a Windsor at Westside Vacation Rental

Thinking about buying a second home to use for investment income? It’s a smart way to cash in on the growing demand for vacation rental homes in Orlando, Florida. More holiday travelers are opting to rent homes rather than stay in a hotel because vacation rentals are often more affordable, provide more space, and offer similar or even better amenities. Plus, you can cook your own food and do your own laundry in a vacation home, which can be a big cost savings for large families. 

One community to consider when looking for a vacation home to buy is Windsor at Westside in Kissimmee, Florida. Located within minutes of Walt Disney World, this stunning resort features all the outstanding resort amenities of its sister communities, Windsor Hills Resort and…

Why Buy a Vacation Home in ChampionsGate

If you’re looking for a new primary home or a luxury vacation getaway in Orlando, Florida, ChampionsGate offers all the features you need to get the most out of your home investment. In addition to its ideal location, ChampionsGate gives you plenty of outdoor recreational areas, entertainment centers, dining and retail options, and much more. 

ChampionsGate villas are the premier choice for home buyers who want to create lasting financial security from their real-estate investment, especially for those seeking to take advantage of the growing vacation rental market. 

What You’ll Find at ChampionsGate

ChampionsGate offers luxury living with all the amenities that today’s home buyers are seeking. The community’s villas are equipped with…

Why Buy a Holiday Home in Windermere, FL

Choosing the right location for your holiday home increases the value of your property over time. In addition to its features and amenities, its location can give you even more benefits that make your second home a secure investment for the future.

Windermere holiday homes offer the features that homeowners look for in a new vacation home. More importantly, it puts you in the heart of one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. 

What Makes Windermere Unique? 

Windermere homes give you luxury living at an affordable price. A new home can put you minutes away from outdoor recreational areas and renowned theme parks.

These and other attractions have increased the value of the Windermere real estate market, giving buyers a chance…

Why Buy a Vacation Home in Kissimmee?

There are plenty of reasons for owning a vacation home in Orlando. You and your family can enjoy the local features and attractions that draw visitors from all over the world to Central Florida. 

Your vacation home can be a profitable source of additional revenue when you’re not using it. But how do you know which vacation home to choose? 

Kissimmee holiday homes are one of the most popular choices for home buyers and investors. Knowing why you should buy a home in Kissimmee helps you make the right choice that gives you all of the benefits a vacation home provides. 

Getting to Know the Kissimmee Community 

Kissimmee has become a premier destination for living and travel. It attracts visitors from all over the country as well as travelers from…

How to Get Big Vacation Rental Returns With Simple DIY Hacks

Your Kissimmee vacation rental home is an investment that can lead to big returns. But you need to keep your home updated and equipped with the amenities that renters expect if you want to achieve long-term success.

Thankfully, there are some simple do-it-yourself (DIY) improvements you can make that won’t eat into your vacation rental profits. 

The following hacks will keep your property looking great while giving renters plenty of reasons to return to your vacation home. 

Start With the Details 

It’s easy to overlook the small details when maintaining your vacation rental home. But your home’s interior and exterior make a big difference in its appeal to your guests. 

Paying attention to things like paint, crown molding, fixtures, and…

Windsor Hills Starts Multi-Million Dollar Pool Enhancement Project

Windsor Hills, a 5-star Orlando vacation home resort community, is adding dueling slides and a new children’s interactive water feature. The multi-million dollar pool enhancement project is designed to help the Kissimmee resort stay competitive with other communities in the area.

The pool enhancement project is focused on the north section of the pool deck and should be completed by the end of January, 2018. Windsor Hills will attempt to keep pool closures to a minimum during construction. Updated information on the project will be available in the Welcome Center.

The project includes the following enhancements:

1. The existing hot tub will be removed and replaced with a children’s interactive water feature.

2. A new spa/hot tub will…

Team Donovan Records $250 Million in Orlando Vacation Home Sales

Team Donovan crossed a major milestone recently in our real estate business. We have passed $250 million in sales of properties in the Orlando FL area. Our first closing was in October, 2005, and since that time we have specialized in the sale of homes in the theme park/resort area of Polk, Osceola and Lake Counties. 

Most of the homes sold during the last 12 years have been furnished vacation homes, condos or townhomes. We work with clients from around the globe, especially from the UK. 

Florida has long been a popular choice for British holiday visitors searching for a break during the dreary winter. Attractive exchange rates, low air fares, and the lure of the area theme parks, have made the Orlando area in particular a popular holiday…

Why UK Investors Should Buy a Vacation Home in Davenport

British investors who want to buy homes in Florida typically favor Orlando because visitors come here from around the globe to enjoy world-class theme parks, sports, music and convention venues.  Tourist appeal, as well as recent builder constraint and job growth, even prompted Forbes magazine to rate Orlando the nation’s 3rd best city to buy housing in 2017.

Most UK investors purchase properties in areas like Kissimmee and Celebration, since these communities are so close to Disney World. But some savvy buyers have discovered that they can find better deals on homes in nearby Davenport.   

This charming community offers British buyers just what they’re looking for: fun in the sun, and rental returns at a great price in a location that’s not too far…

How to Buy Your Dream Golf Course Vacation Home

Have you dreamed of owning a vacation home right on a golf course? Orlando is the perfect location since it has dozens of golf communities to choose from, idyllic weather and the added bonus of being the theme park capital of the world! 

Owning a golf course vacation home can be a smart investment whether you’re a social golfer or PGA pro. Country club communities offer all of the amenities of a high end golf club right outside your back door. Plus, many golf course homes are located near Disney World, making them attractive short-term rental properties too. 

Which Golf Course Community is Right for Me? 

Choosing the right golf course community to purchase a vacation home can be a challenge, especially if you don’t live in the area. You may…

Community Profile: Windsor Palms Resort

When it comes to resort-style living in Orlando, Windsor Palms Resort is one of the finest in the area. This 24-hour guard-gated community, formerly known as the Wyndham Palms Resort, is located just minutes from Walt Disney World in delightful Kissimmee, Florida. 

Windsor Palms offers a variety of beautiful vacation homes for sale including comfortable 2 and 3 bedroom condos, 3 bedroom townhomes, and luxurious 4, 5 or 6 bedroom pool homes. Home buyers will appreciate the exceptional features in these homes, such as a large master suite, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast area and dining room, one or two living areas, and a washer/dryer. Many homes are fully furnished and include a game room with activities like billiards, table tennis and air…