Ocean Watch condo Beautification Ocean Watch Condo in Ormond by the Sea has completed adding plants and flowers in front of the building to make a more appealing landscape.     Extending to the north and south of the pool ad around the sign lots of work has been done to improve the look of the building.  Ocean Watch Condo is at 2700 Ocean Shore Blvd.  Ormond Beach Florida.     Part of the area is indented for drainage and the new work has made a tremendous difference in the look of the building.  The new plants and mulch are very attractive and as the flowers grow they will provide lots of color.   Ocean Watch Condo in Ormond by the Sea was Built in 1986, this 90 unit, 5 story, two building complex features sauna, library and a large pool and 2 Bedroom and 3 Bedroom units.  Laundry fac... 07/07/2011

Ocean View Condominium Rental Group Inc. offers vacation rental damage insurance  Effective July 1,2011 Ocean View Condominium Rental Group Inc. has made significant changes to begin offering an accidental rental damage insurance plan through Travel Guard.  A $25 non-refundable fee is now required for each reservation.  This will purchase an accidental rental damage insurance policy.  The damage waiver does not cover theft, gross negligence, willful or wanton conduct, intentional damage, lost keys, swimming pool passes, club cards or gate cards, excessive wear and tear, unauthorized late check-outs, pets, smoking, or any other violation of our rental policies. The ARDI plan is replacing the security deposit that was held during and following the vacation rental.  The initial security de... 07/05/2011

Ormond By The Sea Florida homes for sale as of June 30,  2011     Homes for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida   There are 95 Homes for Sale in Ormond By The Sea, Florida through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors®  Multiple Listing Service as of June 30, 2011.     An additional  41 homes are under contract awaiting closing.  As has been the case in recent months lenders are pricing their properties more aggressively to get quicker sales.  Lenders are involved in 8 of the 95 homes for sale (8%) and18 (51%) of the 35 homes under contract.  Asking prices for Ormond By The Sea homes currently for sale range from $75,000 to $1,995,000.Last year at this time there were 127 homes for sale and 21% of those had lender involvement.  I see the reduced inventory as a good sign for the local market goi... 07/05/2011

Ormond By The Sea, Florida Condos for sale by price range June 30, 2011 The chart below shows Ormond By The Sea Florida condos for sale by price range as of July, 2011.  All information is taken from the Daytona Beach Area Realtors Multiple Listing Service. Price range in$Thousands Number forsale Lender involved Directlyonthebeach Under 100  3 1 1  100-149  15 1 0 150-199 34 5 10  200-299   10 0 8 300-499 12 0 8  500+ 2 0 2  Total    76 7 30  June 30, 2010 there were 109 condos for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida so the inventory has been reduced significantly in the past 12 months.  Last year 47 of the 109 were priced over $200,000 (43%) and now we have 24 of the 76 (31%) for sale asking over $200K.  Some of the owners have taken their condo off the market because they cannot get wha... 07/03/2011

Ormond By The Sea, Florida Condos for sale as of June 30, 2011  As of June 30, 2011 we have 75 Ormond By The Sea Florida condos for sale through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors® Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  There are 52 priced under $200,000 and 3 of those are under $100,000. Additionally, there are 7 condos under contract pending closing of which 3 involve the lender.  There are 7 of the 75 condos for sale involving a lender , either short sales or foreclosures.  At the end of 2010 there were 88 condos for sale so the inventory has come down about 9% so far this year.   Below is a table breaking down the inventory by condominium name. Condo name For Sale Lowest $ Highest $ Year Built DirectlyOn The Beach Aquarius 6 154,900 289,000 1973 Yes Atlantic 22 1 159,900 159,900 1990 No Barr... 07/02/2011

The Black Sheep Restaurant opens in Ormond Beach Florida  The Black Sheep pub and eating house is now open in Ormond Beach at 890 Atlantic Ave. The former location of Bennigans.The Black Sheep is a traditional British-Irish pub that also features classic American dishes. Open daily at 11:30 AM, The Black Sheep has a huge selection of imported and domestic beers and a happy hour from 3-7 P.M.For additional information call (386)-673-5933  06/29/2011

Sunrise Condominium 2294 Ocean Shore Blvd. Ormond Beach Fl 32176 Sunrise Condominium opened in 1984. The 5 story "L" shaped building has units facing north and east toward the pool and the Atlantic Ocean. All units are 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and are approximately 1200 Sq. ft. The building features secure entry to the elevator and one underground assigned parking space for each unit. There is ample guest parking above the garage. Early in the day you can get some sun at the beach or the beautiful pool area.  As the sun moves to the west you can relax at the 2nd floor sun deck and soak up some sun until it sets in the west. The spacious units at Sunrise Condominium in Ormond By The Sea Florida feature inside stack able washer and dryer, a wet bar and a large balcony with access from the mast... 06/27/2011

 I am being watched Sitting and relaxing on the back porch outside our Plantation Bay condo there is usually nobody around....at least not any people. I don't count the golfers since they are in deep concentration and probably never notice me anyway. One day I was being watched by a little frog who never moved until I went back inside.  Looking at me from outside the screen perhaps wondering If I was a good guy or a bad guy.  Have a great day Froggie. Every time I am out there I am also being watched by the man in the tree.  There used to be 2 of them but one tree that he called home died so my upstairs neighbor moved him to a tree out front so he can watch who is coming and going.  Have a great Man in the tree.  One of these days I'll get a photo of one of those lizards that are runnin... 06/26/2011

Ormond By The Sea Florida Homes and condos for sale by Ocean View Realty Group Click on the address or condo name below to go to the individual page for that property on the Ocean View Realty Group web site containing information and photos. Homes and condos currently available for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida through Ocean View Realty Group are listed in the table below.  Address or condo  Beds Bath   Home orcondo Price   Garage           Comments                 33 Pointsettia    2  1 Home   $105,000  1 Car Above ground pool  Bellair 115   1   1  Condo $62,900  No  Great Daytona Beach location  Leeward Winds 401    2 2  Condo  $150,000  Carport  4th floor end unit   Ocean House 105B 2   2 Condo  $169,900  Yes  1st floor end unit   Ocean House 203A 2   2 Condo  $146,000   Yes Low ... 06/26/2011

Fireworks frenzy Independence Day 2011  Fourth of July Independence Day Celebrations near Ormond Beach Florida.  There are 3 FREE fireworks displays on Independence Day, July 4, 2011 near Ormond By The Sea Florida.  Is it possible to watch all 3?North of Ormond By The Sea Florida in Flagler Beach, which has festivities all day beginning at 10AM, fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:15PM off the Flagler Beach Pier.  For additional information call 386-437-0106. Photo at the right is courtesy of Russel RayOn the banks of the Halifax River the free Independence Day Celebration in Ormond Beach Florida Fireworks start at 9:30 PM.  Here is a link to my previous post about this celebration which begins at 6PM.  http://activerain.com/blogsview/2353962/ormond-beach-florida-independence-day-cele... 06/26/2011

Ormond By The Sea Florida vacation rental homes and condos Here is the Ormond By The Sea Florida vacation rental homes and condos decision chart from the Ocean View Realty Group web site.  Click on an item in the left column to get more information and photos for that vacation rental.  Property  Minimum Rental   InsideLaundry  Directly on the beach  Pool  Garage  3 Bedrooms available  Exercise equipment Vacation rental homes   Week Y N Some     Some     Yes N Aquarius  Month  N  Y   Y  Y N N  Atlantic 22 Week Y N Y N N N  Corinthian Villa Month   N N   Y  Some  N N  Fairwind Shores  Month  Y  N   Y  Y  N Tennis Court Leeward Winds   Week  Y  N  Y  N  N  N  Ocean House  Week  Y  N  Y  Y  N  N  Ocean Watch  Week N  N  Y  Some  Yes  N  Ormond Breakers  Month  N  N  Y  Some  N  N  Ormondy  ... 06/23/2011

Ocean View Condominium Rental Group, Inc. to offer vacation rental protection policies beginning July 1, 2011. Ocean View Condominium Rental Group, Inc. is proud to offer our guests one of the best vacation rental protection policies in the industry.  Travel Guard's All Seasons Travel Plan can cover you and your vacation investment if and when the unexpected happens. The policy costs 7.0% of your total reservation and we recommend you purchase the insurance at the time of booking to ensure the best coverage.  In addition to protecting your vacation investment, Travel Guard has other advantages including 24 hour emergency hot-line and concierge services plus coverage for emergency medical expenses and transportation.  For highlights or complete details, click below to download more infor... 06/21/2011

Ormond By The Sea Florida Store Front Business Location for Lease Excellent location. Near other businesses. Approx 1200 Sq Ft $800. Monthly AND $800 Security Deposit.  1360 Ocean Shore Blvd. Suite C Ormond Beach Florida 32176 Additional photos are on the Ocean View Realtyl Group web site: http://ovrealty.com/Business_or_Commercial.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 search the Daytona Beach area multiple listing service (MLS) anonymously. 06/20/2011

Leeward Winds Condo in Ormond By The Sea Florida.   Leeward Winds Condominium 2860 Ocean Shore Blvd. Ormond Beach Fl 321276    Leeward Winds is a 40 unit, 5 story condominium that opened in 1990.  All units are individually owned.  The units are approximately 1100 sq. ft. and are all 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with inside laundry, carport parking and ocean views. The heated pool is on the west side of the building. The building wraps around the corner of A1A (Ocean Shore Blvd) at Ocean Grove Drive such that 10 of the 40 units face north. Thirty of the 40 condo units have a balcony/patio facing the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.  All units have an ocean view.  Leeward Winds Condo is on the west side of A1A ( Ocean Shore Blvd) and there is nothing able to be built on the east (ocean) side of the r... 06/19/2011

Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration in Ormond Beach Florida Celebrate the 4th on the banks of the Halifax River. The free Independence Day Celebration in Ormond Beach Florida will feature Food, music, games and fireworks July 4, 2011 6PM to 10PM. Fireworks start over the Halifax River at 9:30 PM.  This is the 13th year the Granada Bridge has been the location of the celebration.  Piers and boat docks will be closed. The event takes place at 3 corners of the Granada Bridge: Rockefeller Gardens, Fortunato Park, and City Hall Plaza. There will be food and music on each corner and a Free shuttle service  from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. between the southwest corner of Granada Blvd and South Beach Street and Fortunato Park on the east side of the bridge. Photo at the right is courtesy of Russe... 06/16/2011

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Cub  in Ormond Beach Florida Homes sold in MAy, 2011  Through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) there were 2 Plantation Bay Golf and Country Cub home sold in May, 2011.  Additionally, there are 7 homes under contract waiting closing and 4 of those have lender involvement as either a short sale or foreclosure.   The homes sold were:4 bedroom on Royal Pointe Lane for $225,0003 bedroom on Hampstead Lane for $679,000There was no lender involvement in any of the May, 2011 homes sold in Plantation Bay Golf and Country Cub.  The 2 sales is fewer than the 4 sales in 2010 and the 5 in May, 2009.  there were 4 sales in May, 2006 and 2007. 06/14/2011

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club in Ormond Beach Florida Homes for sale May 31, 2011 Plantation Bay homes for sale as of May 31, 2011 There are 69 Plantation 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 May 31, 2011. An additional 7 homes are under contract awaiting closing and 4 of those involve a lender as either a short sale or foreclosure. Lenders are involved in 7 of the 69 homes for sale.Below is a chart listing the number of homes for sale by price range.  Price range  Homes Bank   Under $150,000  1  1  150,000 to 199,000  9  2  200,000 to 249,000  18  1  250,000 to 299,000  12 1  300,000 to 399,000 10  1  400,000 to 799,000 15  1  800,000 and over 4  0 Total   69  ... 06/13/2011

Ormond Beach Florida Real estate market watch  Real estate market watch for Ormond By The Sea Florida May,  2011   Ocean View Realty Group has updated the Ormond By The Sea Florida Real estate market watch page on its web site to reflect May, 2011 activity.  Numbers of homes and condos for sale as of May 31, 2011 are indicated as well as the sales of Ormond By The Sea Florida homes and condos in May, 2011.   As always, you can see a breakdown of condos for sale by price range or by condo name.  There is also a section with Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club in Ormond Beach Florida homes for sale by price range and home sales during the month.  All information is taken from the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  View the updated information at ... 06/13/2011

What do I bring to the closing? Buyers and sellers sometimes arrive at a closing unprepared because they did not listen when their Realtor told them what would happen and what would be required of them at the closing table.A few things to do BEFORE closing in addition to packing etc.1. Secure homeowner's insurance (and flood insurance if applicable) .2. Condo or homeowner association approval if necessary.3. Be sure to have your utilities in place.Bring to the closing1. Certified funds (money order or cashier's check) 2. Your driver's license or other photo ID.3. Your Spouse or anyone else who is on the deed.4. All keys to the property if you are the seller.Phone numbers for prior to closing.The last week before closing on your property there are a few things to get in order.  Here are ... 06/11/2011

Ormond By The Sea Florida Homes sold in May, 2011  Through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) there were 18 Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes sold in May, 2011.  Eight (8)  of the sales had lender involvement, either a short sale or foreclosure. Additionally, there are 41 homes under contract waiting closing and 24 of those have lender involvement. The highest priced home sold was a 3 bedroom on Saint Johns Place for $297,500 and the lowest priced was a 2-bedroom 1 bath on Margaret Road for $60,000. Comparing to last year, there were 19 Ormond By The Sea Florida homes sold in May, 2010 and 5 of those involved the lender.  Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes sold in May, 2011 by price range.   Price range$in thousands   Number sold   1Bdrm   2Bdrm   3Bdrm   4+Bdr... 06/09/2011