Engle Homes will be building five new communities in Central Florida. The total number homes that will be built are 1,073. These are all part of the Engle Homes Orlando 2008 home collection. Victoria Landings will hold 158 single-family residences in southeast Orlando. Also in southeast Orlando will be Nona Terrace, which will have 276 townhouses. Three communities will be developed in southwest Orlando and those include Westyn Bay, which will hold 124 townhouses; Legacy Park, which will have 110 townhouses that will be used for short-term rentals, and the second phase of Independence, which is a master-planned community that will combine townhouses and single-family residences.

Prices for all homes will range from $150,000 for a townhouse and $300,000…

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If you have been looking to purchase a new vacation home / Orlando investment property make sure you take a look at the BellaVida Resort in Kissimmee by Park Square Homes. I am currently authorized to offer a 6% rebate on all new homes and townhouses purchased at the Bella Vida Resort.*

That is in addition to the $2,000 that I already offer, just for using me as your buyers agent.  All homes in this man gated community feature either conservation or pool views. The BellaVida Resort community is just minutes from the Walt Disney World Resort off of US 192.  If you have been looking for an upscale home for your Orlando investment property than contact me at 407-438-4028. This offer is valid until November 18th, 2007!

Current Inventory: Home-site 219…

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Villas at Seven Dwarfs OrlandoHere is a great deal on a beautiful practically new townhouse at the Villas at Seven Dwarfs resort community in Kissimmee. This property is currently being offered at $40,000 less than the other comparable properties currently available for sale. This Orlando vacation investment property is in pre-foreclosure and all offers will be subject to bank approval.

Orlando Investment Property Foreclosure Details:

2618 Lodi Circle Kissimmee, FL

  • 4 Bedrooms / 3 Baths
  • 1470 Square Feet
  • Built in 2006
  • 2 Story Townhome
  • Asking Price $189,000

The property has just been reduced $10,000 from its previous listing price.

The Villas at Seven Dwarfs Amenities:

  • Gated Entry
  • Spacious Clubhouse and Recreation Center
  • …

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This 3 bedroom 2 bath pool home located on a cul-de-sac in the community of Summerport in Windermere, FL is being offered as a short sale. The asking price was just reduced today by $10,000. / Make an offer today. This is one of the lowest square footage prices for a pool home in Summerport.

Summerport Short-Sale Information:

4931 White Bud Ct Windermere, FL 34786

  • Bedrooms 3 / Baths 2
  • 2085 Square Feet
  • Screened in Pool
  • 42 inch Cabinets
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Single Story
  • Built in 2006
  • Home Warranty

Asking Price $299,900 / $143.84 Per Sq Ft

View Homes for Sale in Summerport  /  View Recently SOLD HOMES in Summerport

If you are interested in this property or any other distressed Windermere, FL Real Estate please contact us…

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Windsor Hills Reserve is getting set to release their next set of homes. These will be lots 8 - 16 which are beautiful home sites that overlook an open, landscaped area which has a path leading to the children's recreation area. These home sites have been in high demand since the community opened. Inquire today as the interest list is almost full on these home sites.

The builder has also released a completed inventory home back into the market. If you are looking for a new home and do not want to wait for one to be built here is your opportunity.

Windsor Hill Reserve Spencer Model / Lot 62 SOLD!

  • 5 Bedrooms / 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Story home
  • 2382 Square Feet
  • Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite counter tops, 42" Maple cabinets, 18" Tile, Pool,…

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According to a J.D. Powers and Associates report, Centex Homes was ranked number two in customer satisfaction. This announcement was made by Centex Homes on Thursday.

Coming just behind Pulte Homes who were ranked number one, Centex Homes had the second highest ranking for overall new homebuilder satisfaction. Other builders also made it into the study including David Weekley Homes, who ranked third; Beazer Homes who ranked fourth; and KB Homes came in with the fifth-highest ranking. The study was only for builders who were in the Orlando area and who had a total of 150 or more closings in the Central Florida counties of Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and Volusia during 2006.

Centex has also been awarded many other honors including…

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1031 Tax Exchange for your Orlando Home

Over the years I have had many investors - Orlando vacation home buyers ask about upgrading to a bigger property. In most cases the best way to do this is by utilizing a 1031 tax exchange. A tax deferred exchange makes it possible for an owner to sell a piece of investment property and buy a new property using the profits from the sale without having to pay taxes right away. Taxes are not due until the owner decides to sell the new piece of property. The reason for this is that when a property is sold or exchanged to buy a similar piece of property, the new property is seen as part of the initial investment.

These tax deferred exchanges are an opportunity that everyone can benefit from, not only seasoned…

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Pulte Homes has once again been awarded with the highest ranking in customer satisfaction. They have earned this honor for the fourth year in a row and this comes from the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study. The company has also earned the highest rankings for new-home quality, new-home design and builder-mortgage orientation. The latter three categories have been added for the 2007 study. Coming close to Pulte Homes were four other builders. They included Beazer, Centex Homes, David Weekley Homes, and KB Home.

The study involved twenty-six of the thirty-four U.S. markets and included Pulte’s brands Del Webb, DiVosta, and Pulte Homes. Pulte’s rankings were first for customer satisfaction in eleven markets, and…

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The Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa in Kissimmee has just announced their fall buyers incentives. These incentives are for the full ownership programs not the fractional ownerships.

Buyers choosing to purchase an exclusive ownership at the lighthouse key resort and spa in Orlando can choose from the following incentives:

Option 1:  $12,000 towards closing costs and one year of HOA Fees Paid

Option 2: 1 year lease back of the property at $1,5000 Per Month

Pricing at the Lighthouse Key is as Follows:

Model: Faircrest

2 Bedroom / 2 Bath  1,090 SQ FT - Starting at: $399,900

Model: Grandview

3 Bedroom / 3 Bath  1,722 SQ FT - Starting at: $461,900

Model: Hampshire

3 Bedroom / 3 Bath  1,961 SQ FT - Starting at: $473,900

Model:…

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WorldQuest Resort, which is located close to Disney World, has just been placed on the Expedia.com Insiders Select list. This Orlando condo hotel  project, which has a total of 660 units has been developed by Jordan Development Group LLC. This is a huge honor for the development company as only one percent of Expedia.com properties were placed on the list.

To determine who would make the list, over three thousand travelers and three hundred local experts and hotel marketing managers were consulted. Criteria for making the list included service, overall experience and value.

This fabulous resort is located off of South International Drive and west of State Road 535. The developers are currently working on the final stages of construction, which will…

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