Everyone wants to achieve the American dream of home ownership and those homes come in all shapes and sizes because everyone's dreams vary.

It’s not often that potential homebuyers can find a wide variety of home inventory in one place, but four communities are in various stages of development in an area northwest of Kissimmee called Tapestry. The developments are just off Osceola Parkway near The Loop and within an area bordered by Thacker Avenue on the east, Carroll Street on the west and Dyer Boulevard on the north.

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.

Congratulations! You’ve decided to buy a vacation home, but now you are left wondering where the best place to buy might be. With a wide variety of vacationing spots across the country, finding the perfect location for you and your family is key. Here are seven reasons why buying a vacation home in Florida is where it's at.

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• Low property taxes. This speaks for itself. We all love to save money. As a property owner, you pay property taxes for every property you own annually. It is cheaper to own a home in Florida than most states.

• Tourism. Aside from being one of the FEW states without a state income tax, Central Florida is home to world-class attractions, destinations and beaches. With Florida's nearly 100 million visitors per year, there is no shortage of people looking for short-term rentals while enjoying all Central Florida has to offer. This could create income opportunities for you when you aren't using for your vacation home for personal use by renting it out (see our FAQs on Property Investment in Central Florida for more information on that!).