town center resort

[sheila brown]

Does anyone know anything about town center resort. I am looking to buy a villa but don't know which community. Town center seems to be quite reasonably priced. Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Maureen Edwards]

Hi Sheila, If this is Bridgewater at Town Center, then it is a nice development. My friend owns a 4 bed on there. It spreads around the CR 54 and Old Lake Wilson road junction, so good position for I-4 and the attractions, I would say 15 mins to Disney. I believe you can also use the facilities at Bridgewater Crossing, the first stage of the development(check that out as I am not 100% sure)My friends place backs onto a Lake, but most of those lots have gone now I believe.

I am on a development on CR 54 and love it. You have a gas station on the corner of Old Lake Wilson, Championsgate Golf course, Publix, McDonalds, Chinese Takeaway, Subway and another gas station, about 3 mins drive from Town Centre (This is a lovely area, beautifully landscaped)

Good luck in your house hunting, Any more questions, ask away

[huckleberry house]

This is more likely to be D R Horton homes town centre resort on Lake Wilson resort.I believe some people feel that the homes are small for the size of bedrooms in them and they may also only have single garages,I have only seen the gated entrance to them and that did look very impressive though,may be worth a look but do so with an open mind.Try a search and look at previous posts I think this has been discussed before.
Lesley

[blott]

Hi Sheila

You might like to read this previous thread about Town Center before making up your mind. http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums...ms=town,center

[sheila brown]

Hi

The homes I've been looking at were by D R Horton and after reading the previous thread about Town Center I don't think they sound such a good buy.Like everyone I want a good deal. If I were to buy a resale does it take a while to get the renting going. Also I am a bit green with the internet and would like to know the easiest way to deal with enquiries and hopefully bookings.

Thanks
Sheila

[Cowboy]

Hi Sheila,
Town Center resort is now being built by R.Horton. It was originally being developed by Westgate who were taken over by R.Horton. Horton changed the original designs both there and at their new Windward Bay developement on the CR54 between Old Lake Wilson and the US27. I was speaking to a Realtor I know in May of this year and he said that Horton's new designs were not really suitable for the STR market and were thinking of going back to the drawing board again. About 6 homes had been built at Windward Bay but there was no activity on the site in May.
If your mind is set on buying please don't let your heart rule your head and go with as many figures of costs as you can muster together. Make a list of questions to ask. Find a good Realtor who will take you to different communities. Seriously consider a re-sale.
Our home is at Ashley Manor on the CR54 and we love the area which is less than 15 minutes to Disney, 30 minutes Orlando Int.,2 miles I-4 and all the amenities Maureen mentions.
Good Luck,
Mike.

[sheila brown]

hello Mike

I've just been having a look on www.realtor.com and you seem to get a lot more for your money when buying a re-sale. I have been given the name of a good realtor and was thinking maybe the best bet would be to say what we were looking for and the price range and see what she can come up with.
I'm just a bit concerned that if we bought a re-sale we wouldn't be able to get it rented out right away and have to pay all the bills ourselves for a while - It's a big decision!

Sheila

[chrizzy100]

quote:Originally posted by sheila brown

hello Mike

I've just been having a look on www.realtor.com and you seem to get a lot more for your money when buying a re-sale. I have been given the name of a good realtor and was thinking maybe the best bet would be to say what we were looking for and the price range and see what she can come up with.
I'm just a bit concerned that if we bought a re-sale we wouldn't be able to get it rented out right away and have to pay all the bills ourselves for a while - It's a big decision!

Sheila

For a 4 bedroom I think you need around 2000sq ft of living space...not area under roof...that can mean the entry way and garage and lanai....we have 2,135 sq ft of living space in our 4 bed....with two living areas....but I think the bedrooms are still a little small....but being as there are only 3 of us I'm more than happy with the sizes.....

[blott]

Sheila, if you buy a resale which has been a short term rental home (STR) already, you may even get some advance rentals in place from the previous owner.

[fiona]

Sheila if you buy a brand new house you may have no rentals for up to 6 months depending upon the building going on round you.

As Blottie says you may be able to take the bookings over from the owner if you buy a villa that is already STR. It may be conditional upon you using the same management company (if they are MC bookings) or if they are owner bookings they would want the bookings to be in place so that the guests would not have their bookings cancelled.

Also if you know the purchase is going ahead you can have your website ready bar the pics and then get going immediately you take it over, plus sign up with sites such as this!