Ormond By The Sea, Florida Condos Sold December, 2010   Five condos sold in Ormond By The Sea, Florida during December, 2010 through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors® Multiple Listing Service (MLS).   There are also 6 condos under contract pending sales closing.    Of the 6 condos under contract, 2 involve a lender.  Of the condos actively for sale on the market, 17 involve a lender.  The high  inventory of 95 Ormond By The Sea condos for sale continues to indicate a buyers market and is higher than the 88 condos for sale at the beginning of 2010. Here is the list of the December, 2010 condo sales.       Condo                     Description                         Sold Price Villa Sereno              2 bedroom 2 bath              $79,000 Either foreclosure or short sale. Villa Sereno   ... 01/06/2011

Our family get together was a day late and there was a time limit. But it was well worth the wait and we were able to enjoy the company of one another for a few hours. My wife was discharged from the hospital and we arrived home around noon on Sunday and shortly thereafter my son and  two grandchildren came over.  Our granddaughter brought her boyfriend and our grandson brought his wife and son.  Our grandson had to leave to get back to Virginia for Navy duty and so our time was short.  We were able to get a photo of the 4 generations in between eating. Now I refer to my son as the grandfather. Happy new year everyone. 01/06/2011

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club in Ormond Beach Florida homes for saleDecember 31, 2010 Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club in Ormond Beach Florida homes for saleDecember 31, 2010 There are 59 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 December 31, 2010.  Below is a chart listing the number of homes for sale by price range. Price range  Homes  Under $150,000  2  150,000 to 199,000  7  200,000 to 249,000  16  250,000 to 299,000  12  300,000 to 399,000  5  400,000 to 799,000 12  800,000 and over 5 Of the 59 Plantation Bay Golf and Country Cub homes for sale 11 have lender involvement.  Two of those 11 have asking prices under $150,000.  An additional 5 homes a... 01/05/2011

Ormond By The Sea Florida homes for sale December 31, 2010      Homes for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida   There are 108 Homes for Sale in Ormond By The Sea, Florida through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors® Multiple Listing Service as of December 31, 2010 and an additional 33 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 27 of the homes for sale(25%) and 14 (42%) of the homes under contract.  Asking prices for homes currently for sale range from $60,000 to $1,799,000.    The chart below shows the homes for sale by price range            Price range in $Thousands Number 1 Bdrm 2 Bdrm 3 Bdrm 4+ Bdrm Under 100 12 1 11 0 0 100-149 29 0 20 9 0 150-199... 01/04/2011

Ormond By The Sea, Florida Condos for sale as of December 31, 2010 We began the year with 88 condos for sale in Ormond By the Sea, Florida and as of December 31, 2010 we have 95 for sale through the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  There are 59 priced $200,000 or lower and 8 of those are under $100,000. Additionally, there are 5 condos under contract pending closing of which 2 involve the lender.  There are17 condos for sale with lender involvement, either short sales or foreclosures.  Last year at this time there were over 100 condos for sale in Ormond By the Sea, Florida.  The inventory has been reduced significantly since there were 130 for sale in November 2007.  Many owners have turned to rentals or have decided to wait until the market improves to put their cond... 01/04/2011

High end luxury home buyers are considering smaller, more compact homes, but are not giving up completely on some of the elaborate finishes and features they want in their homes. The use of exotic woods, (such as teak and bamboo) for their custom cabinetry and built-ins, as well as green or sustainable materials are on the list of requested materials used in new construction and remodels according to the latest trends in new construction. Creating your own "Spa Bath" is high on the list with luxury clients even requesting Warming Drawers installed into their custom cabinetry in the bath to warm their towels, combination bathroom mirror/TV's transform from a mirror to LCD TV; or a Chromatherapy Whirlpool bath that combines the comforts of a whirlpool with underwater "light-therapy" calle... 12/29/2010

I was in Julian’s three times in all these years. The restaurant was a staple in Ormond Beach for years and years. Excellent location on the first block south of Granada Ave on Atlantic Ave. (A1A), it is within walking distance from the Shopping plaza, it is across from Grand Seas, a classy time share Resort, it is directly across from Oceanfront 89 Condominium, other resorts and condos. First visit was with our clients. It was OK, not that there was anything out of the ordinary, but food was decent, as was the service. Restaurant was full of people, and the atmosphere was good. Second time we were invited by our clients formerly from Croatia. The restaurant just recently changed hands, and the new owners, Dennis and Daria Vidas, were also Croatians. Our clients befriended them, and int... 12/27/2010

What I Learned...From a Little Kid I have the opportunity to share a communion message at church tomorrow.  When I remember the death, burial & resurrection, I think about the ways Jesus uses others to teach me about the meaning of the cross. This is the time of the year that two things happen...we reflect on the past year & look forward to the new year. Over the past 12 months I have been inpsired by our daughter, Ashlyn.  God used Ashlyn to teach me 4 main things; "Love For Family"... after Nanny (my grandmother) fell & broke her hip, Ashlyn was amazing how she cared for Nanny "Faith that God Answers Prayers" ... Ashlyn continued to pray for a baby sister even after we told her Mommy & Daddy are not going to have any more children...God answered her prayer, Ashlyn will be a big sister... 12/25/2010

Ormond Beach is not only a fabulous place to live, but also a great place to retire.     Well the secret is finally out.  Ormond Beach, Florida has long been a favorite for its' beautiful beaches, temperate climate, and as a quaint but prestigious location.  Ormond Beach is also known as the Birthplace of Speed, and recently "Where to Retire" Magazine also named Ormond Beach one of the best places to retire.  John D. Rockefeller selected Ormond Beach as his winter home back in 1918 when he purchased The Casements.  His famous winter home, The Casements, is now on the National Register of Historic Places.  Rockefeller is said to have been the richest man on the planet when he bought The Casements, in Ormond Beach in 1918.  The structure was named after the casement windows that faced the... 12/21/2010

Real estate market watch for Ormond By The Sea Florida Ocean View Realty Group has updated the Ormond By The Sea Florida Real estate market watch page on its web site to reflect November 2010 activity.  Homes and condos for sale as of November 30, 2010 are indicated as well as the sales of Ormond By The Sea Florida homes and condos in November 2010.  There is also a section with Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club in Ormond Beach Florida homes for sale by price range and homes sold during the month.    All information is taken from the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  View the updated information at http://ovrealty.com/Market_Watch.html  For additional information about Ormond Beach area homes and condos contact Realtor® Rhonda Lehnen at Ocean... 12/20/2010

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club homes for saleNovember 30, 2010  There are 61 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 November 30, 2010.  Below is a chart listing the number of homes for sale by price range.   Price range  Homes  Under $150,000  2  150,000 to 199,000  8  200,000 to 249,000  17  250,000 to 299,000  12  300,000 to 399,000  4  400,000 to 799,000 14  800,000 and over 4 There are 61 Plantation Bay Golf and Country Cub homes for sale of which 5 have lender involvement.  Two of those 5 have asking prices under $150,000.  An additional 9 homes are under contract pending closing and 3 of those involve a lender as either a short sale or foreclowure. 12/18/2010

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Cub  in Ormond Beach Florida Homes sold in November, 2010  Through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) there were 3 Plantation Bay Golf and Country Cub homes sold in November, 2010.  Additionally, there are 9 homes under contract waiting closing and 3 of those have lender involvement as either a short sale or foreclosure. The highest priced home sold was a 4-bedroom on Stone Lake Dr for $320,000 and the lowest priced was a 2-bedroom 2 bath on Bay Pointe Dr for $155,000.  None of the homes sold had lender involvement.   12/16/2010

Country Club & 18 Hole Golf Course - Bank Owned - $1,995,000Opportunity to purchase 18 hole golf course (Bank Owned) that includes 15,000 SF Clubhouse, Tennis Courts, and maintenance/out building.  This is a PRD (Planned Residential Development).  Currently there are 225 active Golf & Tennis Club members - 35,000-40,000 rounds played in 2009Excess land zoned for Multi-Family units (122 units) Priced well below current appraisal of $2,850,000.This is an extraordinary opportunity in the Central Florida AreaFor complete information packet, please contact Joyce MarshJoyceMarshHomes@aol.com  386-299-8291 please note: This property IS NO Longer available   12/13/2010

Ormond By The Sea Florida Homes sold in November, 2010  Through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) there were 11 Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes sold in November, 2010.  Four of the sales had bank involvement, either a short sale or foreclosure. Additionally, there are 45 homes under contract waiting closing and 27 of those have lender involvement. The highest priced home sold was a 3-bedroom on Marlin Drive for $290,000 and the lowest priced was a 2-bedroom 1 bath on Margaret Rd for $55,000.  Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes sold in November, 2010 by price range. Price range$in thousands Number 1Bdrm 2Bdrm 3Bdrm 4+Bdrm Lender involved Under $100,000 3 0 3 0 0 2 100,000-149,999 4 0 4 0 0 2 150,000-249,999 4 0 0 4 0 0 250,000+ 0 0 0 0 0 0               Total... 12/12/2010

Ormond By The Sea, Florida Condos Sold November, 2010   Ormond By The Sea, Florida Condos Sold November, 2010 Regency Plaza Condo  Eight condos sold in Ormond By The Sea, Florida during November, 2010 through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors® Multiple Listing Service (MLS).   There are also 11 condos under contract pending sales closing.    Of the 16 condos under contract, 4 involve a lender. The high  inventory of 87 Ormond By The Sea condos for sale continues to indicate a buyers market and is only one less than the 88 condos for sale at the beginning of 2010. Here is the list of the November, 2010 condo sales.      Condo                     Description                Sold Price Ocean Shores            2 bedroom 1 bath              $45,251  foreclosure or short sale.Ormond Breakers    ... 12/12/2010

Ormond By The Sea Florida homes for sale November 30, 2010   Homes for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida  There are 104 Homes for Sale in Ormond By The Sea, Florida through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors® Multiple Listing Service as of November 30, 2010 and an additional 45 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 23 of the homes for sale(22%) and 27 (60%) 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 1 Bdrm 2 Bdrm 3 Bdrm 4+ Bdrm Under 100 9 1 8 0 0 100-149 27 0 21 6 0 150-199 18 0 7 1... 12/11/2010

Ormond By The Sea Florida condos for sale November 30, 2010    Ormondy Condo $235,000  Ormond By The Sea Florida condos for sale November 30, 2010   We began the year with 88 condos for sale in Ormond By the Sea, Florida and as of November 30, 2010 we have 87 for sale through the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  There are 54 priced $200,000 or lower and 6 of those are under $100,000. Additionally, there are 27 condos under contract pending closing of which 4 involve the lender.  There are 11 condos for sale with lender involvement, either short sales or foreclosures.  Last year at this time there were over 100 condos for sale in Ormond By the Sea, Florida.  The inventory has been reduced significantly since there were 130 for sale in November 2007.  Many... 12/10/2010

I have always known why I loved Ormond Beach Florida.  The beaches, great restaurants and things to do make Ormond Beach the perfect place to call home.  Most people are familiar with Daytona Beach, its the surrounding cities that most people become aware of because they have relatives who live here or vacation in Daytona Beach.  There are many cities surrounding Daytona Beach that are best kept secrets of Florida.   If you drive a little north and happen upon Ormond Beach Florida, stop and see why those that live here make it their home. "Where To Retire Magazine" Picks Ormond Beach Florida as a Top Town To Retire According to the Daytona Beach News Journal who recently reported that Ormond Beach Florida was a top town to retire in by Where to Retire Magazine!    Mary Lou Abbot, editor... 12/06/2010

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Cub in Ormond Beach Florida Homes sold in October, 2010    Through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) there were 5 Plantation Bay Golf and Country Cub homes sold in October, 2010.  Additionally, there are 15 homes under contract waiting closing and 4 of those have lender involvement. The highest priced home sold was a 4-bedroom on Dovercourt Lane for $570,000 and the lowest priced was a 3-bedroom 2 bath on Seabrook Rd for $181,500. 11/16/2010

Cobb's Corner Classic 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run in Ormond Beach Florida   The Ormond Beach Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 3rd Cobb's Corner Classic 5K Run  & 1 Mile Fun Run sponsored by Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Imaging.  The race begins at 8:00 AM at High Bridge Park in Ormond Beach on Saturday, November 20, 2010.  The Cobb's Corner Classic follows the "Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail" through some of the most beautiful  natural scenery in all of northeast Florida.  The Cobb's Corner Classic 5K Run &1 Mile Fun Run  begins and ends on the west side of High Bridge Park. Entrants will proceed down Walter Boardman and South on Old Dixie Highway.   Each racer is also asked to PLEASE donate a non-perishable food item to Second Harvest Food Bank on race day.  There w... 11/15/2010