by Steve Silcock | Jan 31, 2013 | Homes, Villas and Condos, Investment Property in Florida, Property for Sale in Orlando
Property for sale in Orlando – located in Bellavida Resort one of the area’s premier resort communities is this stunning vacation home. Orlando continues to draw attention from investors in many countries – not suprising when it is on the doorstep of the largest tourist attraction in the world !!!
Just minutes from the shops and restaurants on 192 and all the Central Florida attractions but surrounded by gorgeous conservation areas, and community lakes that make this resort secluded enough to provide a private sanctuary that you will love. This beautifully maintained vacation home in Bellavida is furnished to the highest standard and will impress the most discerning buyer or vacationing guest.
Click the image below to view a virtual tour of the home.
Four bedrooms and four bathrooms provide luxury inside and the open floor plan makes it an ideal vacation home. Outside, the covered lanai has access to its own half bathroom and offers plenty of space for al-fresco dining. The south facing pool and spa is bathed in the Florida sunshine all year long and the wooded area beyond means no rear neighbors!!!!
The resort offers a 6,700 sq ft Clubhouse includes, on-site concierge, Arcades, Fitness Center, Cyber cafe with 8 computers, Basketball Court, Sand volleyball Court, lawn Area, Resort pool, spa, Italian Gardens, and playground.
For more details on this home, other properties for sale in Bellavida or property for sale in Orlando vacation communities please complete the form below and one of our experienced associates will be ready to assist.
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by Steve Silcock | Jan 30, 2013 | Investment Property in Florida, Mortgages
“Cash is King” has been a common phrase over the last two years as buyers leverage the volatile lending markets to secure great deals on investment properties, second homes and vacation homes in the Orlando area. Looking forward we hope to see things improving as more and more lenders return to the market and the range of loan programs increase.
Whatever the type of purchase be careful what you do between the time you receive loan approval and the time you close – buyers can sometimes do things that jeopardize the loan, and lenders sometimes rescind a loan offer shortly before a scheduled closing. The top four things to avoid are
- Making a big purchase. Big purchases, such as a new car or furniture, can change the buyer’s debt-to-income ratio that the lender used to initially approve the buyer’s home loan. •
- Missing payments. Pay all upur bills on time between loan approval and closing – even disputed bills.
- Cashing in / out. Avoid transferring large sums of money or making undocumented deposits – both could send up “red flags” to a lender.
- Opening new credit. Buyers should avoid new credit card applications between approval and closing.
We have access to all types of loan programs from a wide range of lenders and are well positioned to help you find the right loan for your individual circumstance. If you are looking for financing for a manufactured home, second homes or you are a foreign national looking for financing contact us today and we will do our best to help.
by Steve Silcock | Jan 29, 2013 | Homes, Villas and Condos, Investment Property in Florida, Real Estate News
Although existing home sales for property in the US slipped back in December 2012, homes for sale in Florida were up 15.8% as the Florida housing market continued it’s positive track. So far in January enquiry levels are higher than January 2012 and we are expecting to see a very busy year for Florida home sales.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Jan. 22, 2013 – Florida’s housing market had more closed sales, higher pending sales, higher median prices and we have a reduced inventory of homes for sale in Florida in December, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®.
“Florida is an international destination: Owning a home here appeals to people of all ages from all over the world,” said 2013 Florida Realtors President Dean Asher, broker-owner with Don Asher & Associates Inc. in Orlando. “Realtors from across the state are reporting increases in home sales and median prices. As a result of rising demand from investors and other buyers, there’s a shortage of homes for sale in Florida markets, and it’s putting pressure on prices.”
Statewide closed sales of existing single-family homes totaled 18,031 in December, up 15.8 percent compared to the year-ago figure, according to data from Florida Realtors Industry Data and Analysis department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. Closed sales typically occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts are written.
Meanwhile, pending sales – contracts that are signed but not yet completed or closed – for existing single-family homes last month rose 39.7 percent over the previous December. The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $154,000, up 14.1 percent from the previous year.Looking at Florida’s year-to-year comparison for sales of townhouse-condos, a total of 8,470 units sold statewide last month, up 8.6 percent compared to December 2011. Meanwhile, pending sales for townhouse-condos in December increased 31.8 percent compared to the year-ago figure. December marks the 12th consecutive month of higher statewide median sales prices for both single-family homes and for townhouse-condo units year-to-year, according to Florida Realtors’ data.
The inventory for single-family homes for sale in Florida stood at a 5.5-months’ supply in December; inventory for townhouse-condos was at a 6-months’ supply, according to Florida Realtors. “The market continues to improve, and it’s doing so in all parts of the state,” said Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. John Tuccillo. “Of note is the fact that inventory levels are now clearly consistent with a sellers’ market. When the final year-end statistics are compiled, expect that sales in 2012 will be more than 10 percent higher than they were in 2011. Once again, all the positive indicators are up significantly. The Florida real estate market is rapidly improving.” © 2013 Florida Realtors®
Overseas investors looking for good deals continue their search for homes for sale in Florida and we are seeing a constant stream of enquiries from Europe, Canada and south America.
by Steve Silcock | Jan 28, 2013 | Investment Property in Florida, Long Term Rental, Real Estate News
We have seen an increasing demand for long term rental in the Four Corners area near Orlando Florida and the trend looks set to continue. Recently we have been helping clients from Canada, France, Europe and the US purchasing multiple properties and placing them directly onto the long term rental market.
Helping clients to find and purchase the right homes in the right locations for long term rental is only part of the service we provide. For non-resident owners we have a dedicated team of professionals each with a clear focus and comitment to delivering the highest possible level of customer service. Our on-line Owner portal makes it easy for them to manage their properties at a distance and provides them with 24 / 7/365 access to every aspect of their homes.
It’s always a pleasure to receive comments from satisfied clients and I am delighted to share one I received last week.
“I will be referring anyone we know who is looking for property management your way as Tim is such a blessing to your company on the property management end of things. In the future, once we have this current property up and running, we are definitely going to be in the market for another rental and will no doubt be using Tim and your company for our investment needs.”
Beth Brown, Lititz, Pensylvania U.S.A
Looking forward the demand for long term rental looks set to continue as more youg Americans are forming households and fueling the need for more long term rental properties.
NEW YORK – Jan. 21, 2013 – Household formation, which stagnated when recession kept many young Americans from leaving their parents’ home or forced others to return to them, is finally on the rise.
The number of households increased 1.1 million in 2011 and nearly 1.2 million last year, underpinned by gradual labor market gains and steady economic improvement.
RBS analyst Guy Berger remarks, “The rise in household formation bodes well for the housing recovery. Instead of having too many houses, we are turning to a situation where there aren’t enough.”
The gains are felt the most in the rental market, where rising demand has triggered a spike in new apartment construction. “We are going to see more recovery in the rental market in the very short run,” says Gary Painter, a public policy professor at the University of Southern California. “As the market improves, people will start to face higher rents and over time, that will spill over into the owner-occupied market.”
Source: “Analysis: More Americans Leave Parental Nest in Boost for Housing” Reuters (01/18/13)
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If you have a property that you are considering long term renting or you are thinking of purchasing a property for sale in Orlando contact us today and we will be pleased to assist.
by Steve Silcock | Jan 27, 2013 | Homes, Villas and Condos, Investment Property in Florida, New Construction
Lennar have announced dates for the grand opening of their new development at ChampionsGate Orlando Florida. The model homes are nearing construction and we have a “Realtor Only” day taking place on the 6th February at which point we will received the very latest information. This is the most exciting new development to take place for years and we have no doubt that ChampionsGate Orlando Florida will quickly establish itself as the place to “live, work and play” close to Disney.
This week we recived the final “conceptual master plans” for the proposed community facilities – very impressive !!
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, an empty nester or someone just looking for a home in the heart of the world’s most famous vacationland, there’s a design and a price range just for you at ChampionsGate. Call the selection what you will. We call it exceptional!
The Country Club at ChampionsGate
Single Family homes from the $240’s
The Vistas at ChampionsGate
Condos, Townhomes & Single-family Golf Homes From the low $200s
The Retreat at ChampionsGate
Resort and Vacation Homes From the $300’s
We are alreadying building a list of clients interested in pre-registering for ChampionsGate Orlando Florida. If you would like us to e-mail you with the latest floor plans, price lists and community information for Champions Gate Orlando Florida please register by completing the contact form below.
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