http://www.windsorcayorlandoresort.com/

Windsor Cay Resort, 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
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📱 (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

06/19/2026

🌴 FINAL HOMES AT WINDSOR CAY RESORT — APPROVED FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL 🌴

Final opportunity to own at Windsor Cay Resort — minutes from Walt Disney World® and approved for Airbnb and short-term rental use.

✨ Final homes: 5-10 Bedrooms — limited inventory remaining

✨ STR-approved investment community

✨ Resort clubhouse, lazy river, water slides & splash park

✨ Mini golf and resort-style amenities

✨ Strong rental demand in the Disney resort corridor

✨ Ideal as a second home or addition to a rental portfolio

Whether you're adding to a short-term rental portfolio or looking for a high-performing second home in one of Central Florida's most in-demand resort communities, Windsor Cay's remaining inventory won't last.

🌐 www.thewindsorcayresort.com
Call/Text me for current pricing, floor plans, and availability.
📞 407.259.6211

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

06/15/2026

Buy or sell Disney-area residential, vacation, and short-term rental–approved properties with Susan Benante, RSPS, ABR, CLHMS, e-PRO, REALTOR® — Orlando's Short-Term Rental Home Investment Strategist™.

06/15/2026

Buy or sell Disney-area residential, vacation, and short-term rental–approved properties with Susan Benante, RSPS, ABR, CLHMS, e-PRO, REALTOR® — Orlando's Short-Term Rental Home Investment Strategist™.

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

05/30/2026

This Week Near Disney: Fresh Listings, Big Price Cuts & Distressed Deals

Disney-Area Investors — This Week's Market Snapshot

🏡The Orlando STR market is in a more interesting spot than it's been in years.Median home prices have corrected roughly 7.9% year-over-year (down to ~$378K metro-wide), giving investors lower entry points than we've seen since 2023. Meanwhile, the fundamentals haven't moved an inch — Central Florida added nearly 38,000 new residents in 2025, and Disney and Universal continue to pull 80M+ visitors a year.

Well-located short-term rental homes near the parks are still posting strong occupancy and premium nightly rates.

Softer prices. Motivated sellers. Demand that isn't going anywhere. That's a window, not a trend. I've put together three lists this week for investor buyers:

🏡 New Listings — Past 7 days in STR-approved communities (Reunion, ChampionsGate, Storey Lake, Windsor Hills, Solara, Encore & more)

📉 Biggest Price Reductions — Past 7 days. Some sellers are dropping $25K–$75K+ off original list. This is where the real opportunity hides.

🏦 Bank-Owned, Foreclosures & Short Sales — Currently active. Thin inventory, but worth knowing about. These move fast and usually need a cash or fast-close buyer.

📩 Want any (or all) of the three lists?

Click this link https://www.homesneardisneyorlando.com/contact-me, fill out the form and I'll send them straight over.

Susan Benante
REALTOR®, RSPS, ABR, CLHMS, e-PRO
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