Home buying tips For The Greater Daytona Beach area home-buyers! Check Your Credit - In many cases most home buyers opt to obtain a mortgage or secure a home loan.  It's important to understand your credit history and you may want to have your credit pulled a few months prior.  That way any mistakes or issues can be addressed prior to applying for a loan.  Need mortgage assistance?  We work with the best mortgage companies and loan officers in Volusia County.  How Much Home Can You Afford?  There are many sources to gage in what a potential home buyer can afford. Your mortgage payment should not exceed a weeks salary or buying a home that costs approximately two times your annual salary.  Keep in mind there is more to consider besides the housing budget, include debt and expenses to get... 09/07/2010

Ormond By The Sea Florida condos for sale September 1, 2010   Ormond By The Sea Florida condos for sale September 1, 2010   Sunrise Condo $175,000 We began the year with 88 condos for sale in Ormond By the Sea, Florida and as of September 1, 2010 we have 90 for sale through the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  There are 54 priced $200,000 or lower and 4 of those are under $100,000. Additionally, there are 19 condos under contract pending closing.  There are 11 condos for sale with lender involvement, either short sales or foreclosures.  Below is a table breaking down the inventory by condominium name. Condo For Sale Lowest $ Highest $ Year Built DirectlyOn The Beach Aquarius 4 220,000 339,900 1973 Yes Atlantic 22   1  189,000  189,000  1990      No Barrier Island 2 21... 09/06/2010

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Cub in Ormond Beach Florida homes for sale Sept 1, 2010   Plantation Bay homes for salePlantation Bay Golf and Country Cub in Ormond Beach Florida homes for sale through the Daytona Beach Area Association of  Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as of September 1, 2010 by price range. Price range  Homes  Under $150,000  4  150,000 to 199,000  10  200,000 to 249,000  16  250,000 to 299,000  10  300,000 to 399,000  8  400,000 to 799,000  8  800,000 and over  6 As of September 1, 2010 there are 62 single family homes for sale in Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club. Asking prices range from $125,000 to $7,700,000.  Ten homes are under contract awaiting closing of which 4 involve the lender, either forclosure or short sale.For information about Ormond Beach ... 09/06/2010

Can you hear me now?   No, this is not an ad for a phone company, just a story about how condo living can present some unique challenges.  We live in a condo along the second fairway of the north course at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club, a gated golf community in Ormond Beach, Florida.The units are spacious and have a large wrap around screened porch.Our neighbor upstairs installed wireless speakers on his outside porch so they could sit out and listen to music.  As it turned out they were listening to more than music!  When the upstairs neighbors had their speakers on all of our phone calls on our cordless phone were being broadcast to the neighborhood.  Golfers could probably hear us as they hit the ball off the tee.  Turns out our cordless phone signal was being received by the s... 09/05/2010

                             A trip to England turns out to be the inspiration for a spectacular oceanfront Estate.....A trip to West Sussex, England turned out to be the inspiration for one of the most beautiful oceanfront homes on Florida's coast in Ormond Beach.  Joyce Marsh, Luxury Home Specialist has listed this stunning home, and this is a rare opportunity for a very special buyer to purchase this exquisite residence.Throughout the home are features that were specifically selected based on those seen in Europe during the owners travels.  The elaborate pediment moldings in the Great Room were modeled after those in The Petworth House in Petworth, West Sussex.  All of the intricate moldings in the home are authentic English: Acanthus Leaf, Egg & Dart, and Crown. The portrait of two ... 09/05/2010

  Homes for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida September 1, 2010  157 Longwood Dr $125,000 There are 106 Homes for Sale in Ormond By The Sea, Florida through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors Multiple Listing Service as of September 3, 2010 and an additional 50 homes are under contract awaiting closing. Lenders are involved in 24 of the homes for sale(23%) and 26 (56%) of the homes under contract.  Asking prices for homes currently for sale range from $49,900 to $1,799,000.    The chart below shows the homes for sale by price range Price range in $ Thousands Number 1Bdrm 2Bdrm 3Bdrm 4+Bdrm Under 100 15 1 11 2 1 100-149 19 0 16 3 0 150-199 16 0 8 8 0 200-299 20 1 2 14 3 300-499 16 0 1 8 7 500-999 15 0 0 11 4 Over $1 Million 5 0 0 1 4 Total number of homes 106 2 38 47 19    To search the Da... 09/04/2010

Ormond By The Sea, Florida Condos Sold August, 2010  Four condos sold in Ormond By The Sea, Florida during August, 2010 through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors® Multiple Listing Service.  There are also 19 condos under contract pending sales closing, 7 of which involve a lender.  The high  inventory of 90 Ormond By The Sea condos for sale continues to indicate a buyers market.  The average sale price was $130,625 which is well below the average sale price in August 2009 of $168,267. Here is the list of sales.       Condo                       Description                     Sold Price Oceanaire                 2 bedroom 2 bath               $140,000                   Seabridge North       2 bedroom 2 bath               $147,500 Ormond Breakers     2 bedroom 2 bath               $130,00... 09/03/2010

Chillin' Out Beach Bar and Grill opens in Ormond By The Sea, Florida Chillin' Out Beach Bar and Grill The Chillin' Out Beach Bar and Grill is now open at 2986 Ocean Shore Blvd. in Ormond By The Sea, FL, The location previously occupied by Pip's on A1A. Hours are 10 to 10 Sunday to Thursday and Noon to Midnight Friday and Saturday. Salads, Berger's, Sandwiches and more are served with an ocean view. For additional information call 386-310-4826.For information about Ormond Beach and Ormond by the Sea Florida homes and condos for sale and for rent call 386-441-8245 or visit the Ocean view Realty Group web site at http://www.ovrealty.com/ where you can also search the Daytona Beach area multiple listing service (MLS) anonymously. 09/01/2010

Craftbugg's Cottage Opens in Ormond Beach, Florida   Craftbugg's Cottage in Ormond Beach, Florida. Craftbugg's Cottage is now open at 145 W. Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach, Florida. This is a place where artists and arts and craft enthusiastd can rent space to showcase and sell their work.  For addition information call 386-492-5962  For information about Ormond Beach and Ormond by the Sea Florida homes and condos for sale and for rent call 386-441-8245 or visit the Ocean view Realty Group web site at http://www.ovrealty.com/ where you can also search the Daytona Beach area multiple listing service (MLS) anonymously. 08/30/2010

Pet Street Veterinary Care Center opens in Ormond Beach, Florida   Pet Street Veterinary Care Center is now open in Ormond Beach, Florida Pet Street Veterinary Care Center299 W. Granada Blvd.Ormond Beach, FLFor additional information call 386-265-4444 08/29/2010

Oceanaire condo just sold in Ormond By The Sea Florida  Ocean View Realty Group just sold Oceanaire condo unit 205 in Ormond By The Sea Florida.Listed by Al Raymondi on June 1, 2010, Oceanaire condo unit 205 is a 2 bedroom 2 bath with inside laundry and fabulous views from this second floor end unit. Well kept pet friendly building. Spacious unit with wet bar and fireplace. His and hers master closets with mirrored sliding doors. Storm shutters included.  Additional information and photos are on the Ocean View Realty Group web site at http://www.ovrealty.com/Oceanaire_205.php For information about Ormond Beach and Ormond by the Sea Florida homes and condos for sale and for rent call 386-441-8245 or visit the Ocean view Realty Group web site at http://www.ovrealty.com/ where you can also... 08/27/2010

Buyers searching for Ormond Beach Florida property............in private.  Many potential buyers are searching for property in Ormond Beach and Ormond By The sea Florida that may suit them and many are reluctant to give personal information to a Realtor or a web site before they narrow their search or settle on a neighborhood for whatever reason. Ocean view Realty Group respects your privacy and does NOT force you to provide any information to us prior to your search. The link to search the Daytona Beach Florida Area MLS through the OceanView Realty Group web sites allows you to be completely anonymous until YOU decide you need additional information from us. Search the Daytona Beach Florida area MLS now. So if you are just looking right now and would like to view the properties for sa... 08/27/2010

Congrats to Todd Hardy, Exit Beach Realty Agent who specializes in Ormond by the Sea real estate!  Contact us today or visit our site www. ormondbeachhomesinfo.com!  You'll be happy that you did. 08/27/2010

Newcomers information for Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach, Florida Ocean View Realty Group has compiled a list of phone numbers that may come in handy for newcomers and visitors to Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club in Ormond Beach, Florida. We hope you find this list of important phone numbers for newcomers is helpful:Note that all phone numbers are area code 386 unless indicated. Club de Bonmont   Pro Shop  437-4776         Restaurant  437-4844 ext 313   Prestwick   Pro Shop  437-6664 ext 10      Restaurant  437-6664  ext 13  Fitness Center and Spa  236-4291  Security Gates  North Gate (Old Dixie)  437-2496       South Gate (U.S. 1)  672-5680  Plantation Bay Community Association  437-0038  Flagler County Tax Info     http://www.flaglerpa.com/  Volusia County Tax ... 08/26/2010

Now is a great time to buy an Ormond By The Sea Florida home or condo Much more information about real estate for sale is more readily available to those looking to buy due to the internet.  This availability gives buyers more information about the homes and condos for sale as well as the neighborhoods and local area. Interest rates are VERY low and the inventory of Homes and Condos for sale is remaining at a high level so there are lots of properties from which to choose. A few years ago there were very few choices and buyers were selecting and bidding on a property that did not have all of the features they originally wanted. Those bidding wars that were a nightmare for buyers are now a thing of the past. Prices have come back down to where they were in 2002-2003 and in many cases tha... 08/26/2010

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club Spa and Fitness Center,Ormond Beach Florida  Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club in Ormond Beach Florida has a new state of the art Spa and Fitness Center.  Facilities are available to members only.     This new facility has Varied exercise equipment including cycles, treadmills and free weights.  The facility also includes TV monitors, lockers,and steam rooms. On the grounds are 10 lighted clay tennis courts, basketball, 2 bocce courts, Spa and a pro shop. The Spa offers massages and facials by appointment.   At the back of the building with a view of the clubhouse across the lake is a heated lap pool and a zero entry pool.  The pool area also has lounges for sun bathing.  08/22/2010

Ormond By The Sea Florida newcomersOcean View Realty Group has compiled a list of phone numbers that may come in handy for newcomers and visitors to Ormond Beach and Ormond By The Sea Florida.  We hope you find this list of important phone numbers for newcomers helpful: Note that all phone numbers are area code 386 unless indicated.Airport-Daytona Beach 248-8030Animal hospital - Atlantic 441-1226Air conditioning - Ron/ East Coast Air  7671163Attorney for wills and real estate Sharon Logan 673-5787Auto Mechanic - Rich 441-8880 Auto License tags 254-4610 Banks: Bank of America-441-3559           National City Bank-441-1785           Regions Bank-441-1200           Wachovia-254-7278Beach information-239-7873Bus-Votran 761-7700Computer Guru 672-7049Cable - Brighthouse* 677-1232 Carpet clean... 08/22/2010

Here are a few more photos of Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club in Ormond Beach Florida.   This is the Clubhouse taken from the tennis court area accross the water.                                                        The Spa and fitness center                  Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club pool The pool area is behind the Spa and fitness center building.  The tennis courts are in that same area as is the basketball court.  In the pool photo the spa and fitness center is to the right. 08/20/2010

Imagine waking up to this gorgeous view?  Cool ocean breezes, waves and natural surroundings.  Today is Motivational Monday...so if you are thinking of relocating to The Greater Daytona Beach area, think Exit Beach Realty - Call Carol Blawn!  Come on, you know you want to Exit This Way! 08/16/2010

Ormond By The Sea Florida Vacation rental homes and Condos by Ocean View Condominium Rental Group, Inc.                                                                                           Here is the comprehensive web site for all types of vacation rentals in Ormond Beach and Ormond By The Sea Florida.  If you are looking for a vacation rental home, condo or townhouse condo in Ormond By The Sea Florida this is the right place. This web site has photos and descriptions of each vacation rental home, each condo building and each individual condo unit available for rental through the Ocean View Condominium Rental Group, Inc. vacation rental program.  http://www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com/  Seawinds Penthouse vacation rental Condo in Ormond By The Sea Florida  Enjoy your Florida vaca... 08/16/2010