Billy's Tap Room restaurant, an Ormond Beach landmark since 1922, has closed Billy's Tap Room & Grill, on Granada Boulevard in Ormond Beach, northeast Volusia County, Florida now has closed signs on locked doors. The local hangout has quite an assortment of sports memorabilia and autographed pictures of sports legends and historical photos that line the interior and added to the ambience. 06/17/2010

                           Ormond Beach Florida - Houses and Condos for Sale or Lease It's that time of year again. It's the time of year when the weather in Central Florida is sunny and beautiful. It's also perfect for anyone who would like to buy a house or condo in the beautiful town of Ormond Beach. We also have leasing options available in Ormond Beach. Below is a chart of the active real estate listings that are currently on the market in the Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS® and Multiple Listings Service (MLS) for the city of Ormond Beach. If you're interested in buying, leasing or selling a house or condo in Ormond Beach, don't wait! Make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill for all your real estate needs. Lisa Hill is a Daytona Beach area native with experience selli... 06/16/2010

Reyna's Palette has closed in Ormond By The Sea, Florida at 1360 Ocean Shore Blvd Suite C. Just south of the ABC Liquor Store and north of the Ocean View Realty Group office in the plaza with Speedy Mart.   06/15/2010

Here are some MLS numbers for the last 3 months that I put together while doing a recent BPO:  Total sales of 2 Bedroom 1 Bath homes in Ormond By The Sea Florida 14. Lowest sale price $68,000Highest $108,000Average $87,900  REO and Short sales included above:  Sales 6Lowest $$68,000Highest $100,000Average $83,400 06/14/2010

An announcement was made some time ago that FHA will lower the allowable seller concession from 6% to 3%.  For you home buyers sitting on the fence and are considering buying a home in Ormond Beach through FHA you better move quick! Changes are coming and it might be harder for some to qualify in obtaining a loan.  That means if you are buying a $100,000 house and you are limited on funds, right now if you go under contract you can ask the seller for $6,000 in seller concessions but when this new ruling takes affect instead of the substantial amount of $6,000 you would only be able to ask for up to 3% or $3,000.00.  Here are the current guidelines!   So Why Wait? It's Only A MATTER of Time, I have many affordable homes on the market for sale!  p.s.  WARNING - Be careful with information... 06/13/2010

Mociute 1 Timothy 5:8 "If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." My grandmother, Ona Zindzius Lanys has been an inspiration to me my entire life. Since landing at Ellis Island on July 4, 1949 with my grandfather (Petras Lanauskas) my mom & my aunt, Ona has always put others first..."Nanny" has always felt it was her responsibility to provide for "her people." Nanny has always felt fortunate that she was able to come to America and escape Stalin. She was grateful to be in the DP Camps (Displaced Persons) in Germany and not sent to Siberia like her youngest brother, Kestutis. Nanny still talks about how she was proud of her two oldest brothers Feliksas & Pranas Zindzius who both were kil... 06/09/2010

May, 2010 Ormond By The Sea Florida Homes sold by price range.Through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors Multiple Listing Service there were 19 Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes sold in May 2010. Five (26%) of the sales had bank involvement, either a short sale or foreclosure. Additionally, there are 47 homes under contract waiting closing. 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 5 0 3 2 0 3 100,000-149,999 9 0 4 5 0 2 150,000-249,999 3 0 1 2 0 0 250,000+ 2 0 0 1 1 0               Total number 19 0 8 10 1 5 ... 06/07/2010

The 2010 Ormond Beach Seafood/Music Festival at Rockefeller Gardens on the Halifax will feature some of the finest restaurants in Ormond Beach and the Halifax Area and musical performances throughout the weekend will feature renowned entertainers at two performance stages.  A MarketPlace and business exhibitors will also be part of the festivities. The festival is scheduled for Saturday June 19th from 10:00AM until 9:00PM and Sunday, June 20th from 10:00AM until 4:00PM . Admission is $3.00 for Adults, Children under 12 Free. 06/07/2010

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 has increased to 131 since last month and an additional 47 homes under contract awaiting closing. Asking price for homes currently for sale range from $64,900 to $2.2 million.  The chart below shows the homes for sale by price range Price range in $ Thousands Number 1Bdrm 2Bdrm 3Bdrm 4+Bdrm Under 100 12 0 10 2 0 100-149 30 1 18 9 2 150-199 27 1 10 14 2 200-299 21 0 1 17 3 300-499 20 0 2 10 8 500-999 17 0 0 12 5 Over $1 Million 4 0 0 1 3 Total number of homes 131 2 41 65 23 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 R... 06/06/2010

Six condos sold in Ormond By The Sea, Florida during May 2010 through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors Multiple Listing Service.  There are also 16 condos under contract pending sales closing.   With an inventory of 104 Ormond By The Sea condos for sale if we continued to sell six each month and no new condos came on the market it would take almost 18 months to sell off the inventory.     Condo                       Description                     Sold Price Ocean Shore *           2 bedroom 1 bath                $53,250 Kingston Shores         2 bedroom 2 bath                $90,000 Sunny Beach Club*    2 bedroom 2 bath                $119,500 Ormond Breakers       2 bedroom 2 bath                $155,000 Seabridge North         2 bedroom 2 bath                $175,000Gemini           ... 06/05/2010

Ahhhh, The Good Life!  Want To Join Me? 06/04/2010

Caffe Capri closes in Ormond Beach, Florida   Caffe Capri Ristorante at the Trails Shopping Center in Ormond By The Sea, Florida has closed. The popular restaurant had been in business since 2007.  Rent concessions and other attempts by the landlord to help the business were evidently not enough. 06/03/2010

Ormond By The Sea Florida condos for sale May 31, 2010 We began the year with 88 condos for sale in Ormond By the Sea, Florida and as of May 31, 2010 we have 104 for sale through the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  There are 56 priced $200,000 or lower and 3 of those are under $100,000. Additionally, there are 16 condos under contract pending closing and 7 of those were also pending last month. Below is a table breaking down the inventory by condominium name. Condo For Sale Lowest $ Highest $ Year Built DirectlyOn The Beach Aquarius 8 275,000 474,900 1973 Yes Barrier Island 3 225,000 360,000 2000 No Capriana 9 449,000 599,000 2006 Yes Corinthian 2 125,000 159,900 1974 No Court of Palms 1 119,900 119,900 1968 No Fairwind Shores 5 140,000 219,000 1983-1987 No Gemini 6... 06/02/2010

 Many descriptions of Ormond By The Sea Florida include a reference to the public parks.  Here is a list of the parks than adorn the area. Bicentennial Park,                                 Tom Renick Park, 1800 Ocean Shore Blvd.                      1575 Ocean Shore Blvd.                        Highbridge Park, 39 Highbridge RoadBriggs Drive Fishing Dock, 2500 John Anderson Dr.Riv-Ocean Fishing Dock, John Anderson Dr. at Oceanshore/Rivershore Dr.Roberta Dr. Fishing Dock, 199 Roberta DriveSan Jose Fishing Dock, 2591 John Anderson Dr.Seabridge Riverfront Park, 3270 John Anderson Dr.World War II Watch Tower, 2200 Ocean Shore Blvd. The LoopFor information, a map and photos of the Ormond Beach, Florida scenic loop and trail, go to  http://ormondscenicloopandtrail.com/index.html.    For deta... 05/26/2010

This is part of my quarterly newsletter for Ormond By The Sea Florida. · Work has begun on a beachside park in Ormond By The Sea, Florida at Roberta Road on the east side of A1A. Part of the same project includes approximately 1 acre on the west side of A1A at Carol Road that will provide additional parking for the park.· Orlando Magic star and Mainland High School Graduate, Vince Carter, has opened a restaurant at 2150 LPGABlvd., just east of I-95 in Daytona Beach, Florida.· Effective January 1, 2010, new identification requirements took effect for Florida residents getting a driver license or identification card. You will be required to visit a driver license office and show proof of: 1) identification, 2) Social Security number and 3) residential address (two items). Renewals can sti... 05/25/2010

Many people are curious about condo maintenance fees and there are often rumors about how high or how low a fee may be.  Owners may think theirs is too high compared to others.Here is a list of Ormond By The Sea, Florida condos and their current monthly maintenance fees. The list was compiled from currently for sale 2-bedroom condos in Ormond By The Sea, Florida so the information is hopefully accurate but cannot be guaranteed.  Only those condos with at least one unit for sale are listed.Aquarius                                 $453Barrier Island                            420Capriana                                   670             HighestCorinthian Villa                          450Court of Palms                          280Fairwind Shores                        400Gemini          ... 05/24/2010

The Queen of Hearts Internet Cafe is now open at 1472 Ocean Shore Blvd. in Ormond By the Sea, Florida.  They are advertising monthly prizes such as a large gas grill. 05/14/2010

The Palms Sweepstakes Internet Cafe is now open at 1546 Ocean Shore Blvd. in Ormond By The Sea, Florida.   This Internet Cafe has prizes up to $5,000.00 on 3 different games.  Use your pre-paid phone card to play.  Free coffee, sodas, snacks and hot dogs while you play. 05/12/2010

Asking $415,000 for this Custom-built home by one of the area’s finest home builders, this home has been professionally designed and decorated with the highest quality of workmanship & style. This beautiful 3BR/3BA + a study/den, 2-story home is one-of-a-kind! From the moment you enter the foyer with the dramatic high ceilings you’ll be impressed with the built-in entertainment center in the Family room, complete with shelving for your books and personal mementos and surround sound system for your entertaining pleasure. French doors lead into your study or could be used as a formal dining room. Powder room for your guest on the first floor. Custom built railing accents the stairway and loft with a European flair. Gourmet kitchen features a center island work station, breakfast bar atta... 05/10/2010

Lenders were involved in 9 of the 16 sales of Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes through the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service during April, 2010.  An additional 50 homes are under contract awaiting closing and 24 of those are flagged as short sales or bank owned.  The number of sales compares favorably to the past 3 years where between 10 & 15 homes have sold each April since 2007.  The lowest price paid was a 2-bedroom on Essex Dr. for $74,900 and the highest was a 4-bedroom on John Anderson Dr. for $485,000.  Only 5 sales were above $125,000 and 8 were $100,000 or less.  The average sold price was $141,606.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 ... 05/10/2010