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Why Buy a Vacation Home in Lake County

A vacation home is a long-term investment that provides you with a recurring source of revenue when renting your property to vacation travelers. 

Your home’s location plays a significant role in its ability to attract guests and provide you with a significant return on your investment. 

Clermont vacation homes and others in Lake County are perfect for home buyers looking to take advantage of the growing vacation rental market. The quality of life this area offers makes it the first choice for today’s vacation home buyers. 

Lake County Vacation Rental Homes 

Home buyers and travelers are discovering the scenic beauty and local attractions that can be found in Lake County. Many are purchasing vacation rental homes in the area, drawing even more…

How to Highlight Your Orlando Vacation Rental on Facebook

The Orlando area is a competitive market when it comes to vacation rentals. Knowing how to promote your home to holiday guests will give your property a leg up on the competition. Since millennials prefer vacation rentals over hotels, it’s a good idea to use social media to promote your listing, especially Facebook and Instagram.

Most users “check-in” on social media and add locations to a post, so it’s smart to add your vacation home to the list of options to help it get noticed by more prospective guests. Here’s how to add your custom location to Facebook and Instagram.

Why Use a Custom Location

Since nearly 60 percent of millennials post their vacation plans on social media, you can let your guests advertise for you with your custom…

How to Promote Your Orlando Vacation Rental to Families

It’s no secret that Orlando is a popular holiday destination for families. As the theme park capital of the world, parents and children come from all over the globe every year to see Mickey Mouse and experience the magic of Hogwarts at Universal Studios. 

Many of these families come for an extended stay, which makes owning a vacation home a smart investment since you can offer it as a short-term rental to accommodate these visitors. Vacation rentals are more affordable for families who plan longer visits than it would be to stay in a hotel. 

So, how can Orlando vacation rental owners ensure that families choose their property for a holiday visit? 

Simply specifying “children welcome” on a vacation home listing website is not enough to ensure a…

Orlando Ranks #2 in U.S. for Rental Real Estate Investors

Investors interested in vacation rental properties should find plenty of opportunities in Orlando this year. HomeUnion ranked The City Beautiful #2 in the nation for single-family rental investment opportunities in 2017, after Atlanta. 

The online real estate investment management firm ranked 31 metro areas based on several factors including yields, rental demand, investment home prices and capital markets conditions.

HomeUnion’s report noted the Orlando market has the second-highest projected employment growth of all Florida metro areas, thanks to demand for technology and tourism-related jobs. 

Orlando’s robust economy is creating demand for housing, which has placed upward pressure on median sales prices for investment homes and…

Floridays Resort Recognized Again as Top Family Friendly Hotel

Floridays Resort has been recognized for a second straight year as the top Family Friendly Hotel in the U.S. by TripAdvisor. The Orlando luxury condo-style resort was singled out as the best among 25 family friendly U.S. hotels and #10 in the world, in the 2017 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice™ awards. Floridays General Manager Julia Phillips stated, “Winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence again this year is a true source of pride for the entire team at Floridays Resort.” 

TripAdvisor highlights the world’s top properties based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from travelers around the globe. The hallmarks of Travelers’ Choice winners are remarkable service, value and exceptional quality. “Travelers planning…

How to Promote Your Vacation Home on a Rental Website

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…

Why Buy a Vacation Home in Four Corners Florida

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…

Proof that You Can Make Money with a Vacation Home

Thinking about buying a second home in Orlando? Many people dream of buying a vacation home and renting it out so they can recoup part of their investment. The key to generating a profit with a vacation home is making sure that the property is in a desirable location.

There’s no doubt that Orlando is a popular vacation destination. Visitors come here from all over the world to go to Disney World and Universal Studios, for starters. And the city’s location in the center of the state makes it easy for vacationers to drive to Tampa, and enjoy the beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, or head east to Cocoa Beach on the Atlantic Ocean and all the attractions there, like Kennedy Space Center.

Before you buy a vacation villa, it’s important to realize that there…

Best Theme Parks in Orlando

One reason people decide to buy a vacation home in Orlando is to be close to the world’s best theme parks. Whether you’re a thrill-seeking adrenaline junkie, animal lover, or a child at heart, there’s a park for everyone to enjoy – whether you’re 8 or 80! Here is a look at some of the best theme parks in Orlando: 

Magic Kingdom – No trip to Orlando is complete without a visit to the place that put the city on the map. The original Walt Disney World park is still the most popular - and for good reason.  Guests of all ages, including the toddler set, can enjoy a large number of rides. Visitors are still delighted by classic attractions like the Hall of Presidents, Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean. Children can meet their…

Air Travel to Orlando

Orlando, Florida continues to be the top U.S. tourist destination thanks to theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, as well as plenty of world-class shopping and dining. Many people travel to the area by car, but the vast majority arrive by plane. It’s no wonder that Orlando International Airport offers more flights to more places than any other airport in Florida. In fact, OIA provides non-stop service to more major U.S. destinations than most other cities in the U.S. 

Orlando International Airport offers scheduled non-stop service to 76 U.S. cities, 74 year-round and two seasonal routes. The airport also provides scheduled non-stop service to 49 international destinations, 30 year-round and 19 seasonal routes. 

This summer…