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

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club in Ormond Beach Florida photos        This morning I took a detour on the way to the office and shot a couple of photos of a few amenities at Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club.  Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club in Ormond Beach Florida is a private gated community partly in Volusia County and partly in Flagler County.  Lots of golf and fitness facilities are available to members.  Homes and condos are available in many different price ranges.   . 08/13/2010

Who could have done this?  A fabulous job was done remodeling a condo that was built in 1973.  The Kitchen and both baths were modernized.  The job was done several back and many have enjoyed their stay in this meticulously maintained condo.    The current owner bought the condo a couple of years ago and would like to sell but they owe more than it is worth in the current market.  Like many others in this situation they asked us to rent the condo to help pay the bills.  We did that.Our tenant called and reported water in one corner of the master bedroom closet floor a couple of weeks after they moved in.  To shorten the long story, our plumber found this.......        Inside the wall, the water line to the tub was evidently repaired using a rubber hose and a couple of clamps. So several... 08/12/2010

      It's that time of year where you will see warnings of protecting sea turtle nests on the beaches. The Ormond Beach community is very serious when it comes to preserving our natural habitats including our beaches and wildlife. With so many sea turtle nests volunteers and organizations do their part to ensure these little creatures survive and make it into the water. The Volusia Turtle Patrol monitors our beaches to help save turtles through their nesting months from May 1st until September 30.  The Volusia Turtle Patrol monitors Ponce Inlet, Wilber-By-The Sea, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Ormond By-The Sea.  If you would like to volunteer and become involved in protecting the Sea Turtles, click here. Interested in relocating to Ormond Beach Florida, C'mon you know you want to Exit ... 08/11/2010

Ormond By The Sea Florida newsletterSince 1994 Ocean View Realty Group has offered Ormond Beach Florida property owners a way to stay on top of local happenings.     News for your Ormond Beach or Ormond By The Sea Florida home or condo.Ocean View Condominium Rental Group, Inc. also doing business as Ocean View Realty Group publishes an informative newsletter each quarter and sends it to out of town Ormond By The Sea property owners.  Ocean View Realty Group provides non-resident owners a source of local information about Ormond By The Sea Florida  that they may not otherwise receive.  If you have comments, questions or suggestions do not hesitate to contact Ocean View Realty Group.  To view the latest Ormond Owners Report visit the Ocean View Realty Group web site at www.ovrealty.com/ne... 08/11/2010

 Ormond By The Sea Florida Homes sold by price range  July, 2010 Through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors Multiple Listing Service there were 18 Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes sold in July,  2010. Five of the sales had bank involvement, either a short sale or foreclosure. Additionally, there are 39 homes under contract waiting closing and 25 of those have lender involvement. The highest priced home sold was a 3-bedroom on John Anderson Drive for $189,000 and the lowest priced was a 2-bedroom 1 bath on Roberta Road for $45,000. The chart below shows a breakdown of the Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes sold by price range.   Price range $in thousands     Number     1Bdrm     2Bdrm     3Bdrm     4+Bdrm   Lender involved   Under $100,000   8   0   7   1   0   3   100,000-149,999   7   0   3... 08/07/2010

Ormond By The Sea Florida homes for sale July 31, 2010 Homes for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida The inventory of Homes for Sale in Ormond By The Sea, Florida through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors Multiple Listing Service stands at 120 as of July 31, 2010 and an additional 41 homes are under contract awaiting closing. Lenders are involved in 27 of the homes for sale(23%) and 25 (62.5%) of the homes under contract.  Asking prices for homes currently for sale range from $54,900 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 16 0 10 4 2 100-149 23 1 17 4 1 150-199 22 1 9 12 0 200-299 23 1 1 18 3 300-499 17 0 3 7 7 500-999 14 0 0 10 4 Over $1 Million 5 0 0 1 4 Total number of homes 120 3 40 ... 08/06/2010

Ormond By The Sea, Florida Condos Sold July 2010  Two condos sold in Ormond By The Sea, Florida during July 2010 through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors® Multiple Listing Service.  There are also 10 condos under contract pending sales closing.   The high  inventory of 101 Ormond By The Sea condos for sale continues to indicate a buyers market. Here is the list of sales.       Condo                       Description                     Sold Price Oceanaire                 2 bedroom 2 bath                $160,000 Seabridge South       2 bedroom 2 bath               $178,000 None of the sales involved a lender, either foreclosure of short sale. 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 ... 08/04/2010

  Ormond By The Sea Florida condos for sale July 31, 2010 We began the year with 88 condos for sale in Ormond By the Sea, Florida and as of July 31, 2010 we have 101 for sale through the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  There are 57 priced $200,000 or lower and 4 of those are under $100,000. Additionally, there are 10 condos under contract pending closing.  There are 13 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 7 259,900 389,975 1973 Yes Atlantic 22  1  189,000  189,000  1990      No Barrier Island 3 225,000 360,000 2000 No Capriana 8 449,000 599,000 2006 Yes Corinthian 2 111,000 159,900 1974 ... 08/02/2010

Parks in Ormond By The Sea FloridaOcean View Realty Group has added pages to it's web site to provide information and photos of the parks in Ormond By The Sea Florida.  More information and photos will be added in the future as users identify the need.  Amenities for each park are included in the initial information and there are a few photos of each park and a link to the Volusia County Florida parks information web page.  View the initial web page for Ormond By The Sea Florida Parks by Ocean View Realty Group. 07/26/2010

Located in Ormond Beach Florida is a splash park and playground.  The splash includes dumping buckets, a spash tunnel and water cannons.    A very quaint, small and fenced in park perfect for playgroups or just trying to cool off from the Florida heat.  The Ormond Beach Splash park is open from noon to dusk and open seven days a week but don't worry no water will be wasted as the water is on a timer helping the community to conserve water.  City Commissioner Troy Kent that park would be a worthwhile addition to the city of Ormond Beach.  A great place in Ormond Beach to have a party or a picnic!      07/25/2010

Where is Your Desk? It is not just about what is on your desk, but it is about where your desk is in your home office.  Move your desk next to or near your office window.  Natural light is the best light, make the most of it. Position your desk perpendicular to the window and your work surface will be bathed in sunlight.  Near a window your work space will feel expansive and energized. With a window to your side, you can glance up and enjoy a view of nature or city life and rest your eyes and your mind. Do not move your desk so you face out the window as you work, looking into sunlight can be too distracting and fatiguing. In addition to natural light, recent studies are confirming that contact with nature decreases stress-induced high blood pressure and the incidence of illness.If you ... 07/15/2010

Through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors Association Multiple Listing Service (MLS) there were 85 Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes sold in the first half of 2010 through June 30,  2010.  Thirty five (41%) of the sales had bank involvement, either a short sale or foreclosure. Additionally, there are 41 homes under contract waiting closing and 22 of those have lender involvement . The highest priced home sold was a 2 bedroom on Ocean Dunes Dr for $565,000 and the lowest priced was a 3-bedroom 2 bath on Carol Road for $60,000.  The number of Ormond By The Sea homes sold in January to June of 2010 was higher than recent years for the same time period with 60 sales in 2009, 71 in 2008, and 53 in the first half of 2007. For information about Ormond Beach and Ormond By The Sea Florida homes an... 07/12/2010

Through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS) there were 30 Ormond By The Sea, Florida condos sold in January to June,  2010.  Comparing to previous years there were 22 condos sold in the first half of 2009, 19 in 2008, and 22 in the first half of 2007 so the number of sales has been relatively stable. The highest priced condo sold was a 3-bedroom at the Capriana for $550,000 and the lowest priced was a 1-bedroom 1 bath at Ocean Shores condo for $50,000.  Only 4 of the sales were foreclosures or short sales. 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 lis... 07/11/2010

The Lobser Pit take out restaurant is now open at 1760 Ocean Shore Blvd.  in Ormond by the sea Florida. Enjoy the ocean view and breezes while you sample frozen treats and Maine lobster rolls at the picnic tables on the grounds.  The lobster pit is open daily from noon to wherever. 07/09/2010

There is a big difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR.  A real estate agent is licensed through the State and can practice real estate as long as they are affiliated with a real estate company.  Ormond Beach REALTOR | Daytona Beach REALTOR VS. Daytona Real Estate Agent Real estate agents who are not a REALTOR will not have access to the multiple listing service, will not have keys to open locks to show your home.  In most cases it will limit showings and exposure to get your home sold.  Not only am I a real estate agent I have chosen to be a REALTOR. Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS | Ormond Beach REALTOR | Daytona Beach REALTOR VS. Real Estate Agent So what is a REALTOR?  A REALTOR is a real estate agent who has taken additional training and steps to become a RE... 07/08/2010

Market watch for Ormond The Sea Florida   Ocean View Realty Group has added a Market watch page to its web site for Ormond By The Sea Florida homes and condos.  Updates to the Market  Watch page will be at least monthly and will include homes and condos for sale at the end of each month as well as homes and condos sold during the previous month.  To view the new page visit the Ocean view Realty Group web site  Market watch page http://ovrealty.com/Market_Watch.html . 07/08/2010

Through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors Multiple Listing Service there were 16 Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes sold in June,  2010. Eight (50%) of the sales had bank involvement, either a short sale or foreclosure. Additionally, there are 41 homes under contract waiting closing and 22 of those have lender involvement . The highest priced home sold was a 3-bedroom on River Lane for $470,000 and the lowest priced was a 3-bedroom 2 bath on Carol Road for $60,000. The chart below shows a breakdown of the Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes sold by price range.   Price range $in thousands     Number     1Bdrm     2Bdrm     3Bdrm     4+Bdrm   Lender involved   Under $100,000   9   0   9   0   0   7   100,000-149,999   3   0   3   0   0   1   150,000-249,999   4   0   0   4   0   0   250,000+  ... 07/05/2010