Ocean Walk is by far the nicest condo-hotel in the area. So nicea, that they do not even consier themselves a condo-hotel, and proudly call themselves condos. Which is fine with me, you can call me a pot for as long as you do not stick me into the oven...But remember  that if you quack and all that? So for me a resort with the Front Desk operation and minimum one day rental sounds like a duck condo-hotel.It is the newest condo-hotel - OK, OK - condo, built in 2001 and 2004 (there are two towers). The great part about them is that they were not conversions, meaning that they were first hotels, and then converted to condos. These were built exactly the way they are used now. Excellent resort, the best in the area, comparable to Disney resorts, best amenities and features...But even if you... 12/01/2015

It is middle of November and quite time to revisit Fountain Beach Resort. I was always fond of trying to find indirect indicators of the market condition for a property and wider local market, and I believe one of them is the ratio of units for sale to the total number of units (when talking about condos and condo-hotels).I remember reading that 7% is this “healthy” number. For years watching condos in the area I use it and so far it gives you a pretty good idea of the market. If one condo-hotel has 15% and another has 4% of their units for sale, you can safely assume that the one with 4% is in better shape than the other.Of course, nothing is absolute, and a little fluctuations happen, but still when the numbers are drastically high or higher than 7% while others are at 7% or lower, th... 11/14/2015

  The BEST Dog Parks in Daytona Beach and Surrounding Areas     Manatee Island Dog Park - Daytona BeachOne acre dog park on Manatee Island near downtown Daytona Beach.  Offers separate areas for large and small dogs.  Tree shaded area with benches, restrooms, water, and clean-up bags. Riviera Dog Park, Holly HillBenches, clean up bags, small and large dog areas, drinking water area Alabama Avenue, Holly Hill, FL Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park, Ormond BeachVolusia County operated 4 acre dog park at Bicentennial Park.  The dog park includesseparate areasfor large and small dog, watering stations, benches, and shade trees.  1800 N. Oceanshore Blvd, Ormond Beach FL Smyrna Dunes Park - Pet Friendly Beach2295 North Peninsula Drive, New Smyrna Beach Open sunrise to sunset New Smyrna Beach's ... 11/13/2015

Every year at about this time we Floridians look forward to the Return of the "SnowBirds!" Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes..... Jimmy Buffett   After all, As Jimmy Buffet says," the lower the latitude, the better the attitude"... and they seem to like our Florida attitude...cause they keep coming back...  They [those Snowbirds] come from most of the Northern states to all parts of Florida to escape the cold weather, icy roads, snow, plummeting temperatures, and blizzards to come.They don't want to shovel snow, scrape windows, or spread salt on their walkways and driveways.Instead they want to be out boating, fishing, golfing, staring at blue skies, and walking on the beach. Playing tennis, biking, Kayaking, gazing at the palm trees or watching all the beautiful birds that als... 11/10/2015

Real Estate in Daytona Beach | LPGA Subdivision Homes For Sale  LPGA INTERNATIONAL - A Premier Golf CommunityLPGA Country Club CommunityGolfing - Two World Class Four-Star Courses*Grand Champion At LPGA International*Promenade at LPGA*Brand NEW Homes | *Luxury Homes *Single Family Homes  | *Pool Homes | VillasWorld Class Golf - 2 18 Hole Golf Courses Search Here for Daytona Beach Homes For Sale Currently Available Real Estate For Sale in LPGA - Daytona Beach Florida  There are currently 49 Active Listings in LPGA which include 7 Single Family Attached Homes and 42 Single Family Homes For Sale - Prices Range from $150K+ for the Single Family Attached - Up to $674,900 for a Single Family Luxury Home  During the last 90 Day Period (August 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015) *15 Re-Sale Homes have ... 11/10/2015

 Joyce Marsh Homes and Lifestyles Perfect Day for a Photo Shoot | New Oceanfront Condo Listing in Daytona BeachAfter postponing the photo shoot a few times for a new beachfront condo listing due to overcast days, we scheduled the photo shoot for Saturday morning hoping for better weather. Well we couldn't have asked for a better day!  Weather Matters | When listing oceanfront properties, of course we want the photos of the ocean to be fabulous. Photo Shoot Day | Today the sun was bright and the ocean glistened like millions of diamonds. The water was the most incredible blue!The views from the 16th floor of the Atlantic Ocean and Halifax River are really  spectacular.More of these photos coming soon... when this beautiful condo officially comes on the market.  Search the entire Daytona ... 11/02/2015

When it comes to selling your Home... Love is blind Yes it's true, love is blind when it comes to selling your home.  You fell in love with your home when you bought it many years ago.  The home has served you well.  Many memories have been made in this home.  Maybe you have had many family gatherings, birthday parties, Holiday's, Thanksgiving Dinners, children born while you lived there, children have grown up and gone to college, got married, had children of their own.  You personally laid everyone of those bricks in the walkway.  You agonized over replacing the kitchen 10 years ago, replaced appliances, added a front porch and so on and so on. The point is, that this home is precious to you, and let's face it, you are in love in with this house.  Now reality sets in.  Now you are goi... 10/30/2015

Pendleton Club condominiums is one of the first 3 condos built in 1963. Actually one of the very first not only in Daytona, but in Florida. At that time Pendleton Club with these 2-bedroom units with a bit over 1,000-sq.ft. living space and 196-sq.ft. balcony, was a very fancy building. The only building with a doorman (I believe there are no other condos with a doorman in the area).Fancy, as they have 2 doors to your unit from the hallway. One is your main entrance door, and one is to the kitchen so that you can take your groceries straight to the kitchen. Maybe today this is not really practical, but it is sure fancy…Excellent grounds along the Intracoastal. Views of the Intracoastal from every unit in the Building, they have their own embankment, with benches, the boat doc, their own... 10/24/2015

September 2015 Daytona Beach Area Single-Family Home Sales Report Sales and Prices Continued To Rise In September 30, 2015, 437 existing single-family homes (detached) were sold in the greater Daytona Beach area with a median home sales price of $180,000, according to the Daytona Beach Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  The figures represent year-over-year and month-over-month growth in both sales and median sales prices.   “While we began to see some market pause in the condo market in September, single family home sales and prices remained strong,” said Daytona Beach area Realtor Ron Wysocarski, leader of The Wyse Home Team at Keller-Williams Realty in Port Orange, FL.  Wysocarski noted that the sales increase amounted to a 12 percent jump and the median price climbed by a notable 16 pe... 10/19/2015

Since we opened our own brokerage in 2002, we used Johnson & Johnson Attorneys and Counselors at Law for all closings, where we represented the Seller. There were a few closings with heirs living in other countries, who did not understand English and did not understand the law, and were afraid of being screwed... We had other very complicated cases, which we closed only because of them...Their office was a few minutes' walk from us. It tried to portray this solid “attorney” look, but it was cluttered, had the pictures of children and grandchildren on the walls, and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves with volumes and volumes of laws, massive oak tables and heavy chairs still looked less of an office but rather like a home with many memories and character…And in the middle of it all was Ronald ... 10/18/2015

If you are looking for the least expensive condo-hotel in Daytona Beach area, you will stumble into a $22,500 unit in Daytona Inn Beach Resort. Of course, resort is not the best word to describe this budget (very budget, forgive me my English) condo-hotel in Daytona Beach, but this is the name, so I use it.If the price sounds too good to be true, you are both right and wrong.Wrong because contrary to many other areas in the country our market is stagnant at best, and is slowing down as we speak, even though it feels that we have exhausted this direction...We seem to go back to 2011… again.Right, because $22,500 is only part of the cost. The resort just started the concrete restoration, which they will be doing in phases. So, this is the first phase. Financed via Special Assessment, whic... 10/13/2015

      The Best Spots for "Holiday Shopping" or Shopping Anytime.... in the greater Daytona Beach/Ormond Beach/Port Orange Metro Area. Shopping in the Greater Daytona Beach Metro Area for the Holidays can be fun as you search for the perfect gift or the best prices.Where to go for the best shopping selections, prices, will depend on what you are looking for, but there are many options for you to shop and enjoy the day. Boutiques, Specialty Shops, Bargains and more... The Holidays are quickly approaching.  I don't know about you, but every year I try to get a head start on my Holiday shopping.  I have found that by shopping early, you can take advantage of the best selections, and early mark downs!"After living here in the Daytona Beach Metro area for many decades, I definitely know the "... 10/09/2015

I am continuing the series of short market reports about condo-hotels in Daytona Beach area. The general overview of condo-hotel market is here.A post about Daytona Beach Club is here. And a post about The Plaza Resort & Spa is here.When talking about condo-hotels, it is difficult to be exact in describing their overall ambiance, and they are all very different, so I use the ratings on Tripadvisor, so if you do not like it, or you do not agree with it, take it to them:) Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center positive rating is 69%, Which is pretty good.Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center at 2700 N Atlantic Ave. is at the top of the food chain so to say. One of the nicest condo-hotels, competing with Plaza Resort & Spa.It is in the area of Daytona, which is farther north from the ... 09/27/2015

Plaza Resort & Spa has 82% positive reviews according to Tripadvisor.com as of September 21, 2015. Which is darn good, by the way. And it tells you that this is one of the best condo-hotels overall. And if I say that it is in trouble, that may raise eyebrows.But it is true. Plaza Resort & Spa and Oceanside Inn are both underpriced today, and it is because both have problems.One problem is Special Assessment. Both resorts have some concrete restoration work going on, and  Buyers tend to shy away from the work in progress.Funny, as when the work is completed, then prices go up by $20K-$25K within couple of months. And then people buy…The classic example for me was Hawaiian Inn, where during the restoration work the prices fell to $15K, and there were quite a few units for sale for less th... 09/21/2015

When talking about condo-hotels, it is difficult to be exact in describing their overall ambience, and they are all very different, so I use the ratings on Tripadvisor, so if you do not like it, or you do not agree with it, take it to them:)Daytona Beach Club has 27% positive reviews (September 21, 2015). Not that great, of course.Daytona Beach Club is a 117-room oceanfront condo-hotel, which at one time 6-7 years ago lost the rental management company, and since then they do not have the Front Desk. Does it affect them? I believe it does, and it is an adverse effect.I believe that a condo-hotel should have a functional Front Desk. But it is difficult to survive with small condo-hotels. Profit margins are extremely competitive... To their defense, they are not the only condo-hotel, that... 09/21/2015

Labor day came and gone, things are getting slower, it is just a notch less hot, and it starts feeling cooler and nicer. The water in the ocean is still at the peak, 83F. Beautiful and quiet time.The streets are more deserted, the crowd is in Daytona only on weekends… the fall is around the corner.Traditionally our real estate market slows down after the Labor Day, but if it happens this year it would be a bit strange, as we did not have the real estate Spring and Summer, which used to be most active real estate season. It was flat at best.But Real Estate market is not homogenous. Something moves, and something is not. What about condo-hotels in Daytona Beach area?Currently there are 177 units for sale on the Beachside. Here is the breakdown by a condo-hotel:Castaways                   ... 09/20/2015

Why "Shovel Snow" when You could be Swimming this winter in this Heated Oceanfront Pool on the World's Most Famous Beach... Daytona Beach! Central Florida Oceanfront Condo For SaleEast Coastof Florida   Daytona Beach Oceanfront Luxury CondoFor Sale at "THE OPUS"2701 S. Atlantic Avenue, #501, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118Search for Current Inventory Condos in Daytona Beach AreaLive in Luxury and Style at The Opus Condo Directly on the Ocean Located on the Coast of Central Florida near OrlandoThis Condo Shows like a Model! Amazing Sunsets!       Neutral Color Scheme - Ceiling Fans, Wide Vista Windows Enjoy beautifully Decorated & Spacious Interiors with 8'8" Ceilings Master Bedroom with Private Balcony & Walk-In Closet Inside Laundry with Washer/Dryer Luxurious Master Bath - Separate Sho... 09/11/2015

If you are looking for condos in Daytona Beach area, you are in the right place. You can find information about every condo building in Daytona area on our website. No other website offers it the way we do. No other local real estate brokerage specializes solely on condos and condo-hotels. It is even called Daytona Condo Realty.But even if you read all the information, it is only the tip of the iceberg. There is more to it than what you can find on any website, or learn from a condo owner, or learn from a real estate agent except a very small group of agents, specializing in condos.We do not hide what we know but condos involves way more expertise than simply the knowledge  about the Association Dues, and the location…You may read everything about some medical condition, but would you c... 09/06/2015

August is over and it is time to look what is there on the market, which I would recommend to my friends and clients.Criteria: Beachside (between the Ocean and Intracoastal) Price $150K-$250K Over 1,000 sf MLS returned 119 condos for sale fitting these criteria. Some are very small, also there are more than one condo in a complex/building, so after removing them I ended up with these 24 condos. Some are oceanfront buildings, some are not, but have exceptional views, or newer and much larger... Whatever is more important for you.Let's look at sales. From January 1 to August 31 in 2014 there were 193 condos sold in this category. This year in the same period of time there were 194 condos sold. Seems the market is still flat. Actually, this is what we fill anyway. Very different in a price... 08/31/2015

This is the question I have received in the email. The Buyer checked the Property appraiser's website and is worrying about financing her purchase because the asking price is higher than the tax assessment. It is simple. Mortgage people do not base their decision on tax assessment. They base it on Appriasal.Tax Assessment of a property only indirectly reflects the market values. The appraisal and recent sales would probably be much closer to the asking price.Property taxes is a slower system to reflect the change in the market, and while market can theoretically change on a dime, tax assessments here are updated once a year.So, in a hot Daytona market of 2005-2006 the market value could be much higher than tax assessment for the same property. And when we saw the market falling, the tax... 08/02/2015