Surfside Hotel and Suites in Ormond Beach, Florida to be demolished.

One of the ocean front buildings in Ormond Beach, Florida that sustained substantial damage during the 2004 hurricane season was the Surfside Hotel and Suites at 251 South Atlantic Avenue in Ormond Beach, Florida. The hotel has remained closed since 2004 and the deteriorating condition has been the subject of numerous city of Ormond Beach code violations.  The city has reached agreement with the building owners to begin to raze the building by mid May 2010.  The city has also expressed an interest in the land to use as an ocean front park.

Real Estate Taxes for 2010 in Ormond By the Sea, Florida

When real estate values in Ormond By The Sea, Florida were increasing drastically several years ago, the property appraiser told you that the higher values would mean higher taxes so any objection to your tax bill would probably be fruitless. As the value of your property began to fall some of you saw your tax bill actually decrease. Values for this year will once again show a decline, probably around 15% according to early guestimations by the Volusia County Property Appraiser. But declining values may not mean a lower tax bill if the taxing authorities do not cut spending. If spending is not cut, tax rates will increase to cover the expenses of taxing authorities.

Ormond By The Sea Florida

Ormond By The Sea FloridaOrmond By The Sea Florida is a quaint seaside community betwen Ormond Beach and Flagler Beach on Florida's central east coast. Ormond by the sea is on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Halifax River. A summer playground for the rich like Henry Flagler and John D. Rockefeller in years gone by, Ormond Beach is now known as the Birthplace of Speed due to the early auto races on its beaches. Ormond by the Sea is North of the Ormond Beach city limits and is an unincorporated area that is mostly residential. Ormond Beach is centrally located to many of central Florida's most popular attractions.

Ormond By the  Sea has less than 9,000 households and a population under 20,000. Many of the condominium units and single family residences are occupied full time. Some are only used occaisionally as a second home and some are occupied only as a winter residence.

Approximate mileage to:

                                     Kennedy Space center----61
                                     St. Augustine--------------48
                                     Sea World------------------72
                                     Universal Studios----------68
                                     Walt Disney World---------79

Of course we are just 6 miles from Daytona Beach. Home of the LPGA, NASCAR, the Daytona 500, and the U.S. Tennis Assoc. Ormond Beach is part of the greater Daytona Beach area in Volusia County, Florida. Lots to do in and around the Daytona Beach area and when the day is done you can relax on the private balcony of your Ormond Beach condo and sip your favorite beverage while basking in the ocean breeze.

Ormond By The Sea on Florida's Central East Coast

Visit the links page of the Ocean View condominium rental Group vacation rental  web site for additional information about nearby attractions. http://www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com/Links.html  Ormond By The Sea is a perfect base for echo tourism, History & Arts lovers. Climb the tallest Lighthouse in Florida (2^nd tallest in the USA) in Ponce Inlet. Tomoka State Park is the ultimate in bird watching and also
features a nature trail, museum and canoe rentals. Lots of good fishing spots can be found in the area. Daytona Beach also offers a variety of theater productions, sports, parks and museums and other cultural
entertainment attractions.

Ormond By The Sea information is also available at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ormond-By-The-Sea 

Demographic information for zip code 32176 is at
 http://zipskinny.com/index.php?zip=32176 


Ormond By The Sea Florida street map
Visit the Ocean View Condominium Rental group web site to view a street map of Ormond By The Sea Florida http://www.ovrealty.com/Ormond_By_The_Sea.html

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 www.ovrealty.com where you can also search the Daytona Beach area multiple listing service (MLS) anonymously

Ocean Shores Condo for rent # 403 1 bedroom in Ormond By The Sea Florida

Ocean Shores condo rental unit 403 is a 1-bedroom 1 bath second floor condo with ceramic tile flooring throughout and wood flooring in the bedroom.  Kitchen appliances have been updated and include a smooth top range and built-in microwave.  This end unit is well maintained, has a reserved parking space and a balcony to enjoy the ocean breezes. This condo is furnished but the furniture may be removed.  No Pets and NO Smoking please. Available for a year lease at $600 monthly.  Rent includes water, sewer, basic cable and pest control.

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.

Marion O’Connor leaves Ocean View Realty Group

Marion O’Connor has left Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea, Florida, to pursue other challenges. Marion first came to Ocean view in 1998 and has helped many customers and clients buy, sell and rent Ormond By The Sea homes and condos. Ms. O’Connor relocated to Ormond By The Sea, Florida from Portland, Maine in 1989.

The Pavilion Shopping Cener has opened in Port Orange, Florida

Thirty stores (about 90% of the available space), eight restaurants and a theater complex are open at the new Pavilion in Port Orange, Florida. The Pavilion is an open-air shopping center at 5501 S. Williamson Blvd, Port Orange, Florida. The Volusia Mall owner also owns the Pavilion, which is about 10 miles south of the mall.
The Pavilion is the largest commercial development is Volusia County since the Volusia Mall opened in 1975.
A unique feature of the pavilion is a half-mile walking trail around the retention pond in the center of the development.

For additional information go to   http://www.cbldevelopment.com/portorange

Shadow inventory of homes for sale

There is a rapidly growing shadow inventory of properties where borrowers are delinquent but foreclosure has not been completed according to Standard and Poor's.  A recent report also suggests a period of many months to resolve the shadow inventory problem.  The report states "If no additional loans default and only the current inventory of non performing and REO loans eventually must be liquidated, it will take 29 months to complete. This estimate of 29 months does not consider loans that have yet to default or, more significantly, those that have recently cured."

Read the full report at
http://www.standardandpoors.com/ratings/articles/en/us/?assetID=1245206147429

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

Florida condo financing and the Special Approval designation

Special Approval is a relatively new designation by Fannie Mae to ease Florida condo mortgage restrictions.  The project is to review established condominium projects that may not currently meet Fannie Mae's standard eligibility criteria.  Condos receiving the Special Approval designation means that Fannie Mae will back mortgages for condo purchases freeing lenders to originate and deliver mortgage loans.  The Special Approval designation will be for 9-18 months.  Condo financing has been almost non existent in Florida without Government backing and this new designation will hopefully get more condos approved and help the condo market get back to normal.

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.

The new Publix supermarket is now open in Ormond By The Sea

On Thursday, March 11, 2010 the new Publix store opened for business at the Ormond Mall in Ormond By The Sea, Florida. The Publix store closed in June, 2009 and the building was demolished. The new store is much bigger, having taken a couple of additional spaces previously occupied by the card store and the Gourmet Kitchen. Opening day was a dreary rainy day but the parking lot was still full of shoppers and curious residents who have been waiting months for the convenience of the Ormond By The Sea Publix market.

1650 Spring Garden Court condo FOR RENT, Holly Hill, Florida

1650 Spring Garden Court, Holly Hill, Florida

$700.00 Monthly for year lease.

This first floor 3 Bedroom 2-bath condo has inside washer and dryer and a rear patio.

New living room and kitchen lighting fixtures. This unit has stainless kitchen appliances,

ceramic tile and carpeted flooring. Great central location close to everything Daytona

Beach has to offer. Spring Garden Court is a small (29 units) gated condo complex.

Ocean View Realty Group

http://www.ovrealty.com/

For additional information about
Ormond By The Sea rental homes and condos
contact Deanna Thomas, our rental specialist ovrentals@aol.com

Thinking of buying or selling
an Ormond By The Sea home or condo?
Contact Realtor Marion O'Connor or Rhonda Lehnen or Shonda Stebleton at ovforsale@aol.com

Ormond By The Sea home and condo owners....................
picture your property here for rent by Ocean View Realty Group.
Contact Ocean View today. At Ocean View one call does it all!

Vacation rental information is on our vacation rental web site at
www.OrmondBeachCondoRentals.com



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