We've all watched House Hunters on HGTV. Homebuyers (sometimes in it for the first time) are shown three houses, each one fitting their needs in one way or another, but not having quite everything on their wish list. Then they sit down, usually in some quaint little coffee shop, and talk over the pros and cons of each property and just minutes later have picked the house for them. 

It’s not news that Florida is one of the best places to buy a vacation home. As a matter of fact, according to the National Association of REALTORS® 2014 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey, vacation-home sales jumped 29.7 percent to an estimated 717,000 vacation homes sold in Florida in 2013.

If you’re looking to buy a vacation home in Central Florida, it has just about everything you could look for: beaches, theme parks, wildlife parks and trails, museums, shows and last but not least, the great people. Whether you’ve been here before or are looking to come here for the first time to purchase a vacation home, the Sunshine State might just be the perfect place for you to start your investment. Home values in the Florida market have remained on a healthy rise despite a once slow housing market in other areas of the country. If you’re looking to purchase, here are some keys to getting started.

We all know a main part of the American Dream is the dream of owning a home. However, some people just aren't there yet and you may be one of them. It is important you know while homeowner is a key driver of personal net worth and financial freedom, there are times when renting a home may be a good choice.