There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to what makes a vacation rental successful. However, leading vacation rental operators tend to follow tried-and-true vacation rental advice focusing on creating positive guest experiences and an enticing online impression. Treat Your Vacation Rental as a Business, Not a HobbyTake Great Vacation Rental PhotosImplement Instant Book for Better Occupancy...
June 2022
Universal Express allows you to skip the lines at most Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure attractions and access priority seating at shows. (It is a separate purchase to include Universal's Volcano Bay.) Universal offers Universal Express passes for most of the popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter rides, including Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Harry...
The metro saw a record 1,200 new homes come up for sale in May, according to Orlando Regional Realtor Association data released June 15. While that’s a sign Central Florida’s hyper-competitive market may be softening, prices continue to climb and buyers remain at a disadvantage. That’s because even with a 44% bump in home inventory from April to May, the Orlando region still features...
CHOOSING THE RIGHT AGENT / BROKER IS IMPERATIVE FOR A SMOOTH AND SUCCESSFUL SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY! The first 3 weeks are crucial to achieving the best price for your home. That's why it is so important for you to choose your Agent/Brokerage wisely. If you own a vacation home and have a vacation management company who is doing an amazing job of taking care of your vacation home, then why...
It’s not just about how expensive housing became — it’s how fast it got there. It only took 24 months for U.S. home prices to soar a staggering 37%. For comparison, the biggest two-year spike leading into the 2008 housing crash was 29%. Heading into this spring, the Federal decided it had seen enough. The central bank quickly raised interest rates, which saw the average 30 year fixed...
Owning a home comes with many responsibilities and one of the most important is keeping up with annual home maintenance appointments. While there are many aspects of your home that should be maintained regularly, there are some that should be at the top of the list every year. Let's take a look at some of the most important appointments you need for your home, and why they should be handled by...
Home sales are falling. Inventory levels are rising. And home sellers are cutting list prices at the fastest clip since 2019. This Great Deceleration is a lot bigger than a seasonal cooldown. The economic shock higher mortgage rates means borrowers are getting stretched thin to a degree unseen since 2006. That's why home shoppers in April and May finally balked at record home prices. This...
The new theme park under construction at Universal Orlando Resort. We’ll be expanding and updating this page as we inch closer to the new development’s opening date, which is currently expected “certainly” by summer 2025, according to Comcast executives in an earnings call (it was originally ’23 but was pushed back thanks to the covid 19 pandemic. Epic Universe will be the largest Universal...
Rental properties are a great way to generate passive income. Having a rental business not only provides you with rental income but also allows you to access various tax benefits! In this article, we'll go over each of them and explain how they can help reduce your taxable income. Keep in mind that tax laws change every year, so it's important to consult with a tax professional to see what rental...
May 2022 - Stats Inventory levels across the resort area have increased 38.7% from last month with 451 homes listed for sale in May compared to the 325 of last month. Year on year listings also rose to be up 24.3% from the 404 homes available during May 2021. The average days on market that a home now takes to sell increased...