Port Orange Kidz Dayz and Port Orange Real Estate Update Hello again to my regular real estate blog readers, and any new readers as well. If you're here for information about selling Port Orange real estate, or buying Port Orange real estate, you've come to the right place! This post is about an annual Port Orange family event. Each year, in the fall, we have Port Orange Family Days. An offshoot of this very popular weekend event is Port Orange Kidz Dayz. And this year, Port Orange Kidz Dayz will immediately follow St. Patrick's Day. Port Orange Kidz Dayz is 3 days of fun, beginning March 18. On Thursday and Friday evenings, there will be movies at the Port Orange Pavilion, and a few activities around the Port Orange City Center. On Saturday, the last day... 03/15/2010

                   Buy New Condo in Port Orange FL with Lisa Hill, Port Orange REALTOR® Last Thursday when I was working with my international real estate clients, we were in Port Orange, looking at 4 parcels of vacant land that were all adjacent to each other. (The plan is to combine these parcels and build a muti-family investment property) As we were standing on edge of these parcels, we couldn't help but notice a beautiful, obviously new condominium, within walking distance for us, and located directly across the street from the Intracoastal Waterway. For this post, I'm simply sharing a photo I took that day. I actually took many photos, and I'll be sharing those with you soon. For now, I hope you enjoy the image of this gorgeous building, and call me if you're interested in buying... 02/28/2010

       Speechless Sunday - More (hopefully) Embarassing Photos of My Daughter Series =) Yep. I'm continuing with my quest to embarass my daughter, by posting silly pictures of her when she was younger. (Love the braces with the blue bands in this one) But this photo is somewhat bitter-sweet. We love guineq pigs in our house. But this one had upper respiratory problems the entire time we had her. We tried everything. But she only lived a few months. And this is one of the few pictures I have of her. She had burrowed into the sleeve of my daughter's nightgown and just stuck her nose out. lol. I thought it was adorable. As for her short little life, I viewed it as her having the best home she could have, with people who loved her and took good care of her. I'm glad we were able to share o... 02/14/2010

                            Port Orange Real Estate - Listings - Sales - Foreclosures in 2009 As a follow-up to my recent post titled "Port Orange Real Estate Listings and Sales 2000-2009 Market Report", I decided to write this post, which shows just how many of the 2009 sales were foreclosures and short sales. Once again, I've included a bar graph. For statistical purposes, on this graph I've also posted the actual numbers of how many of these real estate sales were along the lines of foreclosures, pre-foreclosures and short sales. As indicated in the bar graph, for the city of Port Orange, the 2009 real estate Foreclosure Sales and Short Sales were not as high as some other cities in Volusia County. For example, a significant number of the 2009 real estate sales for the city of Dayto... 02/08/2010

Price: $499,000 FIZBER.com ID 14167869 Acreage/Land with in 1000 Halifax River Private Island Port orange, FL, 32129 http://www.fizber.com/14167869/ 1000 Halifax River Private Island - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Acreage/Land Address: 1000 Halifax River Private Island, Port orange, FL, 32129 Sq footage: 0.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 0.0 Bedrooms: 0 Year built: 0 View full property details and seller's contacts. View more Florida homes for sale. Homes for Sale by Owner. Description: 3 Acre Island Located on the Florida Intracoastal waterway, this beautiful private Island can be yours. The Island is buildable, and the following surveys have been done on it: Phase 2 Environmental Studies, Topographical survey and Tree surveys. This Island is only accessible by boat, yacht, carb... 02/03/2010

                      Port Orange Real Estate Market Reports - Listings and Sales 2000-2009 Port Orange real estate sellers: I believe you'll appreciate this compilation of real estate data, which can help you see the big picture when it comes to selling your Port Orange house, condo, townhouse, vacant land, or any type of investment property. It's not just about how much your neighbors are asking for their house. It's not even about the last 6 months of comparable real estate sales. In recent months, many lenders have wanted to see only 3 months of recent sales data. And while sales have been improving, the improvement has been in small increments, and many of the sales have been foreclosures. In case you're wondering, your buyer's appraiser WILL include the foreclosures when they app... 01/31/2010

      Celebrating Christmas on Lisa Hill's Daytona Beach and Port Orange Real Estate Blog I've held true to my word. I celebrate Christmas for the entire month of December! And I still have 3 more days! LOL. So as I was enjoying our new (4 feet taller) Christmas tree this year, I got inspired to take some photos of the decorations. I hope you enjoy this little slide show of our Christmas tree, and possibly the last bit of Christmas music you'll be able to hear for 2009.   I may get inspired to post one more Christmas-themed post in the next 3 days, but if not... www.DaytonaBeachRealEstateSales.com www.PortOrangeRealEstateSales.com                   *ALL PHOTOS, IMAGES, AND CONTENT OF ANY KIND IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF LISA C. HILL. DO NOT COPY! (You may use the actual Copyright logo at t... 12/29/2009

Foreclosure homes are still plentiful across the nation. While there are still many more to be made available in the months ahead, there are some signs that banks may be willing to work harder to approve the short sales that are currently in progress. Much of the logjam in the process has been due to complex systems and guidelines that are currently in place for approvals. Much progress has been made to simplify the process, and combined with increases in staffing to facilitate the high volume of cases being reviewed, there are reasons for increased optimism. Watch for the acronym HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program) in the news,  as this appears to be the guiding force in streamlining the process. Click Here to see a summary provided by Florida Realtors of some initi... 12/12/2009

                          Port Orange Christmas Parade! Info on Lisa Hill's Real Estate Blog If you're a Port Orange resident, or if you're planning to become a Port Orange resident, I hope you're enjoying these posts about the wholesome, fun events that are happening in the next few weeks in the city of Port Orange. December is bursting at the seems with fun events at The Port Orange City Center. If you haven't read my last couple of Port Orange posts, let's get you caught up to speed first. Let's start with the real estate statistical part... Port Orange Real Estate MLS Listings For Sale, November 2009  Volusia County Real Estate Partial Update; November 2009 Now that we have the necessary real estate data out of the way, let's move on to the family fun part. Christmas Movies at Port... 12/03/2009

                           Fun Things to Do in Port Orange. Info on Lisa Hill's Real Estate Blog If you're a Port Orange resident, or if you're considering buying real estate in Port Orange, here's some more fun for you to enjoy. Just yesterday I blogged about the outdoor movies being played at the Port Orange City Center Municipal Complex and Amphitheater for the next two Friday nights. Well to top it off, on next Saturday night (December 5) at 6:00 p.m. there will be a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Community Choir =) There's always lots of wholesome family fun to be had at the Port Orange City Center. It's just another great reason to live in beautiful Port Orange. Click here --> if you're interested in buying a house in Port Orange. Click here --> if you're interested in sell... 12/03/2009

Photo: Port Orange Lake-Front Park and Gorgeous Clouds at Sunset, on Lisa Hill's Real Estate Blog For this week's Wordless Wednesday post (with words =P) I wanted to share a photo from a beautiful Port Orange lakefront park with walking/running paths around the lake, and on wooden bridges across the lake. This area is small but peaceful. I've walked this park and paths myself, and can attest to the pleasant atmosphere, and the relaxing sound of the fountain in the lake. But on this particular day, the sky was spectacular!   I hope you enjoyed this peaceful shot. And if you're interested in buying or selling real estate in Port Orange, Lisa Hill is a Port Orange resident and lifetime native of the Daytona Beach area! I have experience selling all types of real estate in every city in Vo... 12/02/2009

                           Fun Things to Do in Port Orange.  Info on Lisa Hill's Real Estate Blog If you're a Port Orange resident, or if you're considering buying real estate in Port Orange, here's some fun for you to enjoy for the next two Friday nights. This Friday, Dec. 4, and next Friday, Dec. 11, bring a blanket and come to the Port Orange City Center Municipal Complex and Amphitheater at 6:00 p.m. Brought to you by Family Days Community Trust, and Metro PCS; your family should arrive prepared to enjoy free games and activities, and then a Christmas-themed outdoor movie! Remember it's being held outdoors, so dress accordingly and expect to have lots of fun with your family =) For Information on the Sponsor and/or the Event, call 386-255-9300 or visit www.blackcrow.fm. Have lots o... 12/02/2009

  According  to Florida Association of Realtor Media site, for September of 2009, sales in the Daytona Beach area were up by 43% and prices had fallen 18% compared to the previous year. This is median sales price. I handle many bank owned properties and the banks want to know market trends, not just for their listings, but for the market in general. Research like this is more accurate than what you see on the news or on the internet regarding large trends. The difference is not only due to local markets not reflecting larger ones, but also because of how the data are collected, and which data are used.   The following is some research completed by Phil Hanner: All data are from 08/23 to 11/23 of the year indicated  3 BR 2 BA homes, no pool, 1300 square feet living to 1900 square feet li... 11/24/2009

Green Building Council Update: I was re-elected as Chairman of the GBC for 2010 at the November 4 meeting. I thank everyone for their support. Please join me at our next FREE Education and Networking Event on Wednesday November 18 at 8:00 at the Volusia Building Industry Association Offices. Our program Green Interior Solutions and Green Landscaping is sponsored by US Blinds, who will be providing a free breakfast for you to enjoy during our presentation. We have also arranged for a speaker from the University of Florida to present the Green Landscaping portion of our event. The event is open to the public and is your last chance to attend an official event this year. Please rsvp for this great event by email as space is limited. Click Here to visit the Green Building Council Website. 11/13/2009

             Port Orange Real Estate, by Lisa Hill "The Smart Choice" for all your real estate needs We're now on post number 4, as I provide you with the current climate of the Volusia County real estate market, based on the active listings on the market, based on information from the Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS® and Multiple Listing Service (MLS); with this post focusing on the current real estate listings in Port Orange, Florida. As I've stated in many of my previous posts, I'm a Daytona Beach Native, which makes it much easier for me to excel in my real estate profession. I've sold all types of real estate in every city in East Volusia County, and beyond. The following chart contains the active real estate listings that are currently on the market in Port Orange FL. ... 11/12/2009

The next FREE Green Building Council event is Wednesday October 21 at the Volusia Building Industry Assn offices. The event begins at 8:00am with a free breakfast provided by our sponsor The Center For Business Excellence. Our program, "Green Stimulus Dollars Now Available For Employers and Job Seekers", will provide critical information on how to obtain Green Stimulus dollars NOW for new green job hiring as well as training dollars for job seekers to retrain for a new career. Networking begins at 8:45am .You will not want to miss this one. Please RSVP by email today as this one will fill up fast. Email : ron@daytonahomesonline.com Daytona Beach Homes For Sale 10/13/2009

The next FREE Green Building Council event is Wednesday October 21 at the Volusia Building Industry Assn offices. The event begins at 8:00am with a free breakfast provided by our sponsor The Center For Business Excellence. Our program, "Green Stimulus Dollars Now Available For Employers and Job Seekers", will provide critical information on how to obtain Green Stimulus dollars NOW for new green job hiring as well as training dollars for job seekers to retrain for a new career. Networking begins at 8:45am . You will not want to miss this one. Please RSVP by email today as this one will fill up fast. ron@daytonahomesonline.com  or call me at 386-562-2651 visit my website 10/01/2009

Port Orange Real Estate & Local Events by Lisa Hill, "The Smart Choice" for all your real estate needs It's that time of year again. Starting today, Thursday Oct. 1 through Sunday, October 4 it's Port Orange Family Days 2009! As far as this REALTOR is concerned, this is just one fantastic reason to buy a home in Port Orange, Florida! The mission of Port Orange Family Days is: "To bring our Community together in the spirit of family and friends, and to broaden the awareness of the benefits and quality of life that Port Orange has to offer." Every year, residents from Port Orange, Daytona Beach, South Daytona and many other cities around Volusia County will be attending Port Orange Family Days, to drop by the booths of local businesses and exhibitors, to enjoy the food from local restaur... 10/01/2009

I just posted a new listing on Sugar House Drive in Sugar Forest.  This is such an interesting name for a community, but I couldn't find any information on why it was named that - maybe an old sugar cane plantation?  Anyway, Sugar Forest offers single family houses, duplexes, and triplexes. There are no HOA fees.   Sugar Forest is loaded with natural beauty and the streets are lined with mature oak trees. The homes are older, but most have great pride of ownership.  The community is in an area that's an easy commute to Port Orange, South Daytona and Daytona Beach.  Plus, the beachside is about 10-15 minutes away. Families and empty nesters alike live in the area, which is just minutes to shopping, hospitals, and conveniences. There aren't many homes listed currently in Sugar Forest, but... 09/19/2009

1st Time Home Buyers have just 12 days left to find a home and allow enough time to close the deal by November 30 and receive the $8000 tax credit. Click Here to see a short video on what a 1st Time Home Buyer can do to have the best opportunity to cash in on this Gift From The Government. While many in the housing industry are calling for an extension of the credit, it is not something that anyone should feel is guaranteed to happen. There are also calls for a balanced budget, lowering deficits, and an enormous amount money that would be needed for health care reform. It could very well be that 1st Time Home Buyers may have had their opportunity, and the program may end as the Cash For Clunkers Program did a few weeks back. It is a BIG RISK to wait. Some would say that a "Bird in the H... 09/18/2009