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Homes For Sale in ChampionsGate FL, 1100 Central Park Drive, Suite 100, Sanford, FL (2026)

06/20/2026

🏡 Found a "perfect" Disney-area short-term rental that's been sitting on the market for months?

Before you lowball it, READ THIS. 👇

Here's a mistake I see constantly: a buyer finds a great property, notices it's been listed a while, and assumes the seller MUST be desperate enough to accept a steep discount. 🚩

Sometimes that's true. Sometimes it's not even close. 💡

I recently worked with a buyer evaluating a home in Windsor Island Resort. Months on market. Looked like the perfect setup for a lowball offer. But once we ran the actual numbers on the seller's payoff position? There was NO room to negotiate. None. 📊

The buyer didn't feel like they were getting "a deal" — so they walked away.

Here's what they walked away from: a fully furnished, heavily themed, rental-ready home, priced $100,000 below what the seller had originally invested in it (not even counting furnishings and theming). 💰

The deal was already in the price. They just didn't recognize it as one. 😳

In my latest blog post, I break down:

✅ Why "long time on market" doesn't automatically mean desperate seller

✅ How to do the real seller payoff math BEFORE you write an offer

✅ How buyer-agent compensation changed after the 2024 NAR settlement — and why stacking it onto a lowball offer can cost you the property

✅ When a short sale (not a lower offer) is the honest answer

✅ Why sometimes the smartest move is recognizing the deal that's already in front of you

If you're investing in a short-term rental near Disney, this is the kind of thinking that separates buyers who win great properties from buyers who lose them to someone smarter. 🌴

👉 Read the full breakdown here: https://www.homesneardisneyorlando.com/the-price-is-sometimes-the-deal

📞 Have a property you're evaluating right now? Call or text me — I'll run the real numbers with you before you write an offer.

Susan Benante
REALTOR® | RSPS, ABR, CLHMS, e-PRO
Powered by Fathom Realty

📱 (407) 259-6211
🌐 www.HomesNearDisneyOrlando.com

06/20/2026

🏡 Thinking about buying a short-term rental near Disney? Read this BEFORE you make an offer. 👇

Most agents will tell you every resort community is a great investment, every property has strong rental potential, and every new listing is a "fantastic opportunity."

The truth? That's not how it works. 🚫

After years of working the Disney-area STR market, I built a 6-step process I personally use before I'll ever recommend a property to a client — and I'm sharing the entire thing. 💡

Inside this guide, you'll learn:

✅ Why community "fine print" matters more than the brochure photos

✅ How floor plan design can make or break your rental income 🛏️

✅ Why I trust built-in theming over cosmetic decor 🎨

✅ Why I barely look at a home's past rental history (and what I look at instead) 📊

✅ The 5 BIGGEST mistakes I see STR buyers make 🚩

✅ What I'd personally buy right now — by property type and price point 💰

Plus my honest, unfiltered picks across Windsor Island, Windsor Cay, Reunion Resort, ChampionsGate, Storey Lake, Windsor Hills, Margaritaville Resort Orlando, and Paradiso Grande. 🌴

If you're serious about investing in a Disney-area vacation rental, this is the framework that separates a smart purchase from an expensive mistake.

👉 Read the full guide here: https://www.homesneardisneyorlando.com/how-to-evaluate-short-term-rental-near-disney

📞 Have a property in mind? Call or text me directly — I'll walk through this exact process with you before you make an offer.

Susan Benante
REALTOR® | RSPS, ABR, CLHMS, e-PRO
Powered by Fathom Realty

📱 (407) 259-6211

🌐 www.HomesNearDisneyOrlando.com

06/12/2026

🚨🏡 ONLY 3 REMAINING! From the $560,000's and up.🏡🚨

If you've been waiting for the right opportunity to secure a short-term rental vacation home near Disney, this is the kind of deal buyers regret missing.

🌴 BRAND-NEW CONSTRUCTION TOWNHOMES
📍 Davenport, Florida
🛏️ 5 Bedrooms
🛁 4.5 Bathrooms
🏊 Private Pool
🎯 Zoned for Short-Term Rentals

💰 Up to 6% Towards Closing Costs when using the builder's preferred lender and me as your buyer's agent.

That's potentially thousands of dollars in savings at closing.

These spacious vacation homes are perfectly positioned near Posner Park, shopping, dining, golf, major highways, and Central Florida's world-famous attractions. Whether you're building a vacation rental portfolio, purchasing a second home, or looking for a property that can generate income when you're not using it, these homes deserve a serious look.

⚠️ ONLY 3 HOMES QUALIFY FOR THIS INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Once these final opportunities are sold, the incentive disappears.

✔️ New Construction
✔️ Private Pool Included
✔️ Low Maintenance Ownership
✔️ Vacation Rental Friendly
✔️ Prime Davenport Location
✔️ Strong Guest Appeal
✔️ Exceptional Buyer Incentives

The best deals don't wait for buyers to make up their minds.

🔥 Opportunity Knocks Once. When It's Gone, It's Gone. 🔥

Susan Benante
Global Real Estate Advisor
REALTOR®, RSPS • ABR • CLHMS • e-PRO
Powered by Fathom Realty

📱 407.259.6211
🌐 www.homesneardisneyorlando.com

🌴🏡☀️💰🚀

06/05/2026

🚨 UNDER CONTRACT in ChampionsGate Resort! 🏝️✨

Another incredible Central Florida vacation home is officially under contract — and I’m excited to be representing the buyer on this one! 🎉

This rare corner-unit townhome in Champions Club at ChampionsGate checked all the boxes:
✅ 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
✅ Fully Furnished & Turnkey
✅ Active Short-Term Rental
✅ Private Splash Pool
✅ Premium Corner Position
✅ Minutes to Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando

Not all vacation homes are created equal — and this one stood out immediately with extra natural light, added privacy, nearly 2,168 sq. ft. of beautifully designed living space, and strong short-term rental appeal in one of Orlando’s most sought-after resort communities. 🌴☀️

The open-concept design, modern kitchen with quartz countertops, spacious gathering areas, and screened lanai create exactly the kind of Florida lifestyle today’s buyers and guests are searching for. Add in access to the Oasis Club amenities — lazy river, resort pool, waterslide, tiki bar, fitness center, movie theater, tennis, and 24-hour guard gate — and it’s easy to see why ChampionsGate continues to attract both investors and vacation home buyers from around the world. 🌊🍹🎬

Congratulations to my buyers on securing this fantastic property! 🙌
Now let’s hope for a smooth closing and a successful next chapter ahead. ✨

Thinking about buying or selling a vacation home near Disney?
I specialize in Orlando short-term rental investment homes and resort communities throughout the Disney corridor. 🏡

Susan Benante
REALTOR®, RSPS, ABR, CLHMS, e-PRO
Powered by Fathom Realty

📞 407.259.6211
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.homesneardisneyorlando.com

05/29/2026

📈 Attention high-income earners: there's a window opening on Orlando investment properties.

The 2025 tax law brought back 100% bonus depreciation for short-term rental owners — and most buyers (and even some CPAs) haven't fully caught up to what it could mean for a vacation home purchase near Walt Disney World.

For the right buyer, it can meaningfully change the math on owning an income-producing property in one of the country's strongest short-term rental markets.

I'm Susan Benante, REALTOR®. I specialize in STR-approved vacation homes near Walt Disney World — the communities, the rules, the homes that actually book.

Tell me a little about what you're looking for, and I'll personally send you my Orlando Short-Term Rental Buyer's Guide:

✔ The 7 STR-approved communities near Disney (and what each is best for)
✔ How the new tax law factors in — and the questions to bring to your CPA
✔ What to look for in an income-producing vacation home
Bring the guide to your CPA. Bring your questions to me.

👇 Fill out the quick form below and I'll be in touch.

Susan Benante
REALTOR® | RSPS, ABR, CLHMS, e-PRO
Powered by FATHOM REALTY

Call/Text: 407.259.6211
Email: [email protected]

Explore the Orlando STR Investor Guide:
www.homesneardisneyorlando.com/investor

Specializing in Orlando vacation homes, Disney-area short-term rental investment properties, second homes, luxury resort homes, and STR-approved communities near Walt Disney World®. Susan helps buyers compare communities, rental potential, ownership strategies, management options, and long-term investment positioning throughout Reunion Resort, ChampionsGate, Windsor Cay, Windsor Hills, Storey Lake, Solterra, and surrounding Central Florida resort markets.

05/27/2026

✨ REDUCED to JUST $745,000 ✨

9262 Sommerset Hills Dr in ChampionsGate is one of the BEST vacation home opportunities currently available near Walt Disney World — and now aggressively priced for a FAST SALE.

This beautifully furnished 8-bedroom, 5-bathroom luxury vacation home offers 4,370 sq. ft. of living space on a rare oversized 0.37-acre lot inside one of Orlando’s most sought-after resort communities. 🏡☀️

Even better? Extensive booking activity is already underway for 2026, creating a powerful head start for the next owner.

Designed for unforgettable guest experiences and strong short-term rental potential, this incredible home features:

• Private heated pool & spa
• Covered screened lanai
• Two primary suites on the first floor
• Dedicated theater room 🎬
• Game room with pool table & foosball
• Professionally themed Harry Potter, Princess & Minions bedrooms ✨
• Spacious loft & multiple entertainment areas
• Beautifully furnished interiors throughout

Inside ChampionsGate, owners and guests enjoy access to The Oasis Club featuring:
• Lazy river
• Resort pools
• Splash park
• Restaurant & bar
• Fitness center
• Private movie theater
• Championship golf courses ⛳

Golf lovers are especially drawn to ChampionsGate thanks to the renowned ChampionsGate Golf Club, featuring two premier 18-hole championship golf courses — The International and The National — plus a lighted 9-hole par-3 course, all designed by legendary golfer Greg Norman. The community is also home to the world headquarters of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, making this an incredible destination for both vacationers and investors alike.

This is the type of Orlando vacation home buyers and Airbnb investors wait for — oversized lot, luxury amenities, strong guest appeal, and an unbeatable location near Disney. 🌴

View the home here:
https://www.homesneardisneyorlando.com/idx/listing/featured/303485376/9262-SOMMERSET-HILLS-DRIVE-Davenport-FL-33896

Susan Benante
REALTOR® | RSPS, ABR, CLHMS, e-PRO
Powered by FATHOM REALTY
(407) 259-6211
www.homesneardisneyorlando.com

05/20/2026

There’s a conversation I have with almost every buyer who’s been “waiting for the right time” to buy in Orlando…

People wait for interest rates to drop.

People wait for the market to change.

People wait because it feels safer to do nothing.

And I completely understand that.

But here’s what many buyers don’t realize:

Waiting often has a real cost.

While you wait, you could be:

• Missing out on today’s buyer’s market opportunities

• Paying rent that builds someone else’s equity

• Missing potential tax deductions and homeowner benefits

• Losing negotiating power if demand rises again

• Delaying long-term equity growth

• Missing Orlando vacation home and investment opportunities

Right now, buyers are seeing:

• More inventory

• Less competition

• Better negotiating opportunities

• More choices than we’ve seen in quite some time

I’m not saying everyone should buy right now.

I’m saying most people never actually run the numbers on what waiting may truly cost them.

If you’ve been thinking about buying, relocating, investing, or purchasing a vacation home near Disney, let’s talk through your specific situation so you can make an informed decision with clarity and confidence.

Call or text me at (407) 259-6211.

Susan Benante

REALTOR® | RSPS, ABR, CLHMS, e-PRO

Orlando’s Short-Term Rental Home Investment Strategist™

Powered by FATHOM REALTY

https://www.homesneardisneyorlando.com

05/10/2026

✨ The Orlando Resort Home Brief

Six curated resort homes from $519,900 to $5,555,000 — across Reunion, ChampionsGate, Encore, Solara, and Central Florida's premier vacation communities.

If you're shopping for a vacation home near Disney — whether for personal use, rental income, or both — this is the weekly brief built for serious buyers.

I'm Susan Benante, REALTOR®, RSPS, CLHMS — Short-Term Rental Home Specialist with Fathom Realty.

📞 407.259.6211
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05/10/2026

★★★★★ Another 5-Star Zillow Review! ★★★★★
Helping buyers find the perfect Orlando vacation home or investment property is more than a transaction — it’s about creating an experience that feels exciting, smooth, and stress-free from start to finish.

A huge thank you to my wonderful client, Marty Martinez, for this amazing review:

“Susan was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She was always easy to get a hold of and very attentive to details and following through on things. I will absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for their next home... thank you Susan for everything!”

Whether you're searching for:
• A Disney-area vacation home
• A short-term rental investment property
• A resort-style second home
• A luxury pool home in Central Florida

I’m here to guide you every step of the way with local expertise, communication, and results-driven service.

Looking to buy or sell near Disney World?
Let’s connect today.

Susan Benante
REALTOR® | RSPS, ABR, CLHMS, e-PRO
Orlando’s Short-Term Rental Home Investment Strategist™
Powered by FATHOM REALTY

📞 407.259.6211
🌐 www.homesneardisneyorlando.com

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