Florida to license home inspectors

Gov. Crist signed a new law to license home inspectors, mold assessors and remediators. Not effective until 2010, the bill requires continuing education of the new licensees. Home inspectors, for example, will be required to take 14 hours of continuing education every two years and 120 hours of pre-license education. For additional information about Ormond By The Sea Real Estate contact Ocean View Realty Group 1350 Ocean Shore Blvd. Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32176 http://www.ovrealty.com/ Toll Free USA & Canada 1-800-356-3409 Local phone 386-441-8245 Fax 386-441-2407 For buying or selling contact Marion O’Connor at ovforsale@aol.com For Rental information contact Deanna Thomas at ovrentals@aol.com Vacation rental information is available at http://www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com/ Ormondy Condo vacation rental information is at http://www.ormondycondo.com/ Seawinds Penthouse vacation rental information is at http://www.seawindspenthouse.com/

Fairwind Shores 201-A 2 Bedroom Condo for rent

Fairwind Shores 201-A 2 Bedroom Condo for rent. A direct link to the Ocean View Realty Group annual leases page http://www.ovrealty.com/Ormond_Beach_Leases.php where you will find additional information and interior photos of this and other Ormond By The Sea homes and Condos available for lease.

Fairwind Shores unit 201-A is on the second floor at the south end of the building and has a balcony facing the ocean. Balcony access is from the living room and master bedroom. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan and closets with mirrored sliding doors. The master bath has an additional sink in the dressing area. Fresh paint was applied to all interior walls in June 2007. There is a utility room with full size washer and dryer. This two building complex was built in 1981. All units face toward the ocean and are 2 bedroom/2 bath. Approximately 1200 sq.ft. There is underground parking, tennis and a pool. Minimum rental is monthly. Inside utility room with washer and dryer. Available for annual lease at $850. monthly. Rent includes water, sewer, pest control and basic cable. Tenant pays electricity and phone.

For information about Ormond Beach and Ormond By the Sea homes and condos for sale or rent, contact Ocean View Realty Group or visit our web site at http://www.ovrealty.com/. Marion O’Connor is our sales specialist – ovforsale@aol.com Deanna Thomas is our rental specialist – ovrentals@aol.com Ocean View Realty Group 1350 Ocean shore Blvd. Suite A Ormond Beach, Fl 32176 386-441-8245 Fax 386-441-2407 Toll free USA & Canada 1-800-356-3409 Vacation rental information is at http://www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com/

Homeowner insurance rates in Florida

Gov. Crist has announced a web site that will help homeowners compare insurance cost and provide links to contact information for companies offering homeowner coverage. So now you can easily shop around. http://www.shopandcomparerates.com/. For additional information about Ormond By The Sea Real Estate contact Ocean View Realty Group 1350 Ocean Shore Blvd. Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32176 http://www.ovrealty.com/ Toll Free USA & Canada 1-800-356-3409 Local phone 386-441-8245 Fax 386-441-2407 For buying or selling contact Marion O’Connor at ovforsale@aol.com For Rental information contact Deanna Thomas at ovrentals@aol.com Vacation rental information is available at http://www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com/

Buying and selling real estate in Ormond By The Sea Florida

Ocean View Realty Group has recently added 2 new pages to their main web site at http://www.ovrealty.com/ There is now a page of buyers resources and a page for sellers resources. Lots of information, links, hints and important phone numbers to help buyers and sellers get through the difficult business of buying and selling Ormond By The Sea homes and condos. Take a look and see what you think. If you have any suggestions for additional information that may be of use to those facing a real estate transaction please let us know. For additional information about Ormond By The Sea Real Estate contact Ocean View Realty Group 1350 Ocean Shore Blvd. Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32176 http://www.ovrealty.com/ Toll Free USA & Canada 1-800-356-3409 Local phone 386-441-8245 Fax 386-441-2407 For buying or selling contact Marion O’Connor at ovforsale@aol.com For Rental information contact Deanna Thomas at ovrentals@aol.com Vacation rental information is available at http://www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com/

Relocating to Ormond By The Sea Florida

No state personal income tax is a good reason to relocate to Ormond By The Sea. The Volusia County Department of Economic Development says elecricity is cheaper here too. An FPL residential customer pays $105 in Volusia County and the same 1000Kwh would cost $188 in Connecticut. For additional information about Ormond By The Sea Real Estate contact Ocean View Realty Group 1350 Ocean Shore Blvd. Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32176 www.ovrealty.com Toll Free USA & Canada 1-800-356-3409 Local phone 386-441-8245 Fax 386-441-2407 For buying or selling contact Marion O’Connor at ovforsale@aol.com For Rental information contact Deanna Thomas at ovrentals@aol.com Vacation rental information is available at www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com

Newest Ocean View realty Group web site

Ocean View Realty Group has a new web site at SeawindsPenthouse.com This new web site provides information and photos for the 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 bath vacation rental penthouse at Seawinds Condominium in Ormond By The Sea. The Penthouse is available for rent at $1750 weekly. For additional information about Ormond By The Sea Real Estate contact Ocean View Realty Group 1350 Ocean Shore Blvd. Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32176 http://www.ovrealty.com/ Toll Free USA & Canada 1-800-356-3409 Local phone 386-441-8245 Fax 386-441-2407 For buying or selling contact Marion O’Connor at ovforsale@aol.com For Rental information contact Deanna Thomas at ovrentals@aol.com Vacation rental information is available at http://www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com/

Ormond By The Sea condo sales

One 2 bedroom Ormond By The Sea condo sold in May, 2007. It was a third floor unit at Ormond Breakers that featured a remodeled kitchen with dome ceiling and a garage. The unit was sold fully furnished. Year to date through the end of May, there have been 19 condo sales in Ormond By The Sea. That compares to 62 in 2005 and 38 in 2004. Of the 19 sales, 16 were 2 bedroom and 11 of those sold for under $230,000. Direct oceanfront 2 bedroom condos accounted for 2 sales, both under $300,000. For information about Ormond Beach and Ormond By the Sea homes and condos for sale or rent, contact Ocean View Realty Group or visit our web site at http://www.ovrealty.com/. Marion O’Connor is our sales specialist – ovforsale@aol.com Deanna Thomas is our rental specialist – ovrentals@aol.com Ocean View Realty Group 1350 Ocean Shore Blvd. Suite A Ormond Beach, Fl 32176 386-441-8245 Fax 386-441-2407 Toll free USA & Canada 1-800-356-3409 Vacation rental information is at www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com

Housing slump done?

A top Florida economist has declared the housing slump a done deal. “It will take another 18 months or so before closing volumes reach more normal levels, but the worst is behind us,” says Hank Fishkind.Read the full story: http://click.email.floridarealtors.org/?ju=fe6210767660047e7010&ls=fe291071736c0578731576&m=feff1070756103&l=fecc177274660379&s=fe611c70756d027a7514&jb=ffcf14&t= How about another one?? The worst of the housing slowdown is over, UCF economics professor Sean Snaith said today – the second time this week a high-profile Florida economist made that proclamation. Hank Fishkind earlier predicted a slow rebound over the next 18 months.Read the full story:http://click.email.floridarealtors.org/?ju=fe6210767064067d7c17&ls=fe291071736c0578731576&m=feff1070756103&l=fecc177274660379&s=fe611c70756d027a7514&jb=ffcf14&t= For additional information about Ormond By The Sea Real Estate contact Ocean View Realty Group 1350 Ocean Shore Blvd. Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32176 http://www.ovrealty.com/ Toll Free USA & Canada 1-800-356-3409 Local phone 386-441-8245 Fax 386-441-2407 For buying or selling contact Marion O’Connor at ovforsale@aol.com For Rental information contact Deanna Thomas at ovrentals@aol.com Vacation rental information is available at http://www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com/

Slow Real Estate sales impact the local rental market

Higher than normal real estate for sale inventories are causing the rental market to be flooded with homes and condos for rent. Many who cannot or will not lower their asking prices to try to sell their property are looking to rent to help pay the increased taxes and insurance on their property. Buyers who paid a higher price for their home or condo in the past couple of years are unable to sell without (in many cases) a substantial loss. The prospect of a rental income from the property to help pay their expenses is very appealling. The new competition for tenants will probably keep Ormond By The Sea rents depressed. There is such a wide variety of choices now for tenants, both vacation renters and full-time residents, that the landlords no longer have an upper hand. For additional information about Ormond By The Sea Real Estate contact Ocean View Realty Group 1350 Ocean Shore Blvd. Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32176 www.ovrealty.com Toll Free USA & Canada 1-800-356-3409 Local phone 386-441-8245 Fax 386-441-2407 For buying or selling contact Marion O’Connor at ovforsale@aol.com For Rental information contact Deanna Thomas at ovrentals@aol.com Vacation rental information is available at www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com

Price your property right to sell

How do you tell a seller that he should have a lower asking price – something less than the amount his neighbor got when his similar home sold a year ago? The correction phase that we are in now requires your asking price to be very competitive. The relatively strong economy and relatively low interest rates are a good thing right now, but a seller unwilling to accept a drop in asking price today could be forced to swallow an even greater loss tomorrow. For additional information about Ormond By The Sea Real Estate contact Ocean View Realty Group 1350 Ocean Shore Blvd. Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32176 http://www.ovrealty.com/ Toll Free USA & Canada 1-800-356-3409 Local phone 386-441-8245 Fax 386-441-2407 For buying or selling contact Marion O’Connor at ovforsale@aol.com For Rental information contact Deanna Thomas at ovrentals@aol.com Vacation rental information is available at http://www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com/