Former Valero gas station in Ormond By The Sea Florida being demolished



Valero gas station in Ormond By The Sea

Former Valero gas station in Ormond By The Sea Florida being demolished The former Valero gas station in Ormond By The Sea Florida at the corner of Ocean Shore Blvd and Carol/Margaret roads is being demolished.  The canopy was removed early last year following many complaints about the unkept condition of the property.  Windows were boarded up at that time also.  The County code enforcement people were involved in getting unsafe conditions rectified.  The business has been closed for years.

Wings and Waves Air Show over the Atlantic Ocean in Daytona Beach, Fl

Wings and Waves Air Show over the Atlantic Ocean in Daytona Beach, Florida is sponsored by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and there is free admission.

October 9 and 10, 2010 in front of the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. Show begins at 11:00 each day.

Performers will include:

The Canadian Snowbirds Demonstration Team (431 Squadron).

The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team

The U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight (HF) program (P-51 / F-22 / F-16)

And many many more including demonstration flights of the F/A-18 Hornet.  For information about all the performers visit http://www.wingsandwaves.com/performers/ 

For Sale Leeward Winds #401, 2860 Ocean Shore Blvd. Ormond Beach, Florida 32176

Leeward Winds unit 401 View

 Leeward Winds Condo # 401                                      

2860 Ocean Shore Blvd

Ormond Beach, FL 32176

                                            Sale price $175,000

                                            MLS Number 510381

Leeward Winds unit 401 is a 2 bedroom 2 bath unit. It’s approximately 1100 sq. ft. and is on the 4th floor. It is the south end unit of the building.  The owner has lovingly decorated and has equipped the unit with everything you need to enjoy life at the beach in Ormond By The Sea Florida.  For additional information and photos visit http://www.ovrealty.com/Leeward_Winds_401.php

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.



Daytona Beach florida post office to close?

Daytona Beach florida post office to close?

I received a letter from the post office indicating the Daytona Beach Florida post office at 500 Bill France Blvd was recommended to close by a study being done to try to save money.  Then this morning a Headline in the Daytona Beach News-Journal indicated the same thing.  The closure would mean the loss of over 100 local jobs, the Daytona Beach postmark, next day local delivery and possible mail delays.  There is a public hearing to accept public input on the proposed closure scheduled for Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 7 PM at the Plaza hotel, 600 N Atlantic Ave., in Daytona Beach.  Public comments may also be submitted to: Manager Consumer affairs
North Florida District
PO Box 40005
Jacksonville Fl 32203-0005
My letter also indicated that for questions about the AMP (Area Mail Processing) proposal contact the Business Service Network at 866-882-9367.

Island Retreat Salon & Spa opens in Ormond by The Sea, Florida

The Island Retreat Salon and Spa is open at 1100 Ocean Shore Blvd. in Ormond By The Sea, Florida.  The salon is open 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday and offers many hair care products, massage, facial, body waxing and hair care.  Appointments are necessary after hours.   For additional information call 386-310-4829.

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.

For Sale 1415 Ocean Shore Blvd., Regency Plaza 209, Ormond Beach, FL 32176

Regency Plaza 209

1415 Ocean Shore Blvd.                  
Ormond Beach, FL 32176

For sale $154,000
Regency Plaza is a direct Ocean Front Condominium in Ormond By The Sea Florida. Vacation Rental Unit 209 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, unit on the north side of the building. This unit has been remodeled and beautifully decorated. The Master bedroom features a King bed, ceiling fan, T.V. and dressing area.  The mirrors, leather sofa and ceramic tile living room make a lovely gathering place. There is an Ocean View from the corner of the Living Room and the balcony. Minimum rental is 2 months.

Additional photos are on the Ocean View Rental Group web site

http://www.ovrealty.com/Regency_Plaza_209.php

Betty's A1A Cafe in Ormond By The Sea Florida

Betty's A1A Cafe in Ormond By The Sea Florida

Betty's A1A Cafe in Ormond By The Sea Florida

We don't go out to eat much but when we have visitors............ anyway on Thursday, Sept 16, 2010 when 2 of my wife's sisters were in town with their husbands we went to Betty's A1A Cafe in Ormond By The Sea Florida.  The waitress volunteered to snap a photo of the group. 

Everyone had something different and we were all very pleased with the service and the food.  An assortment of entrees was ordered and enjoyed including fried haddock, chicken tenders, seafood platter and chopped sirloin platter.  I would recomend this restaurant to anyone in the area.

Hobby Lobby comes to Daytona Beach, Florida

Hobby Lobby has opened a new 50,000 Sq. Ft. store in Daytona Beach, Florida at
2455 West International Speedway Blvd. The building was previously Ross Dress For Less.
Hobby Lobby, an arts and crafts retailer, will be competing with Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts and Michaels, both of which have stores in the area. Hobby Lobby was founded in 1972 in Oklahoma City.

The new Hobby Lobby Store has lots of seasonal items for decorating as well as items for parties, hobbies, scrapbooking, fabrics, flowers, baskets and more. Hobby Lobby is open daily 9a.m. to 8p.m. except Sunday.

For additional information call 386-947-9614.

2010 Annual Daytona Beach Blues Festival

 2010 Annual Daytona Beach Florida Blues Festival

Scheduled for Friday night, Saturday and Sunday, October 8, 9,and 10, 2010, the Annual Daytona Beach Blues Festival will be held at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave.,Daytona Beach, FL in downtown Daytona Beach, home of the Daytona Cubs.  Over a dozen musicians will be performing.  Music starts at 6:00 p.m. Friday night October 8, 2010 and at Noon on Saturday and Sunday. 
Call 386-226-1927 for tickets or purchase on-line at https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/onlineSale%3bjsessionid=758C799B2121572B0EC57092A2124276?action=selectPerformance&cobrand=annualdaytonabluesfestival&performance_id=1248607 

Why Do I Need An Ormond By The Sea Florida Specialist

Why Do I Need An Ormond By The Sea Florida Specialist

Why Do I Need An Ormond By The Sea Florida Specialist to buy or rent a home or condo? The short answer is that Residential Real Estate is local in nature. Prices and values vary greatly from one location to another as do Real Estate markets and practices. Ocean View Realty Group limits the area where we practice so that we can better serve our customers and clients. Ocean View Realty Group opened its office on Ocean Shore Blvd., (A1A) in 1991 and has helped hundreds of buyers, sellers, owners and renters with Ormond By The Sea Florida Real Estate transactions.  People quite often avoid using a Specialist because in many businesses Specialists cost more. This is not true in Real Estate.  Unless you sign a contract with a Realtor for representation and Compensation, you pay nothing – the Realtor commission is paid by the seller at closing out of the proceeds of the sale. 

Ocean View Realty Group has become a local expert in Ormond By The Sea homes and condos through our sales and rental activities.  If you are considering buying, selling or renting in Ormond By The Sea Florida Please allow Ocean View Realty Group the opportunity to provide guidance in the process.
For additional information about Ormond By The Sea Florida and Ocean View Realty Group visit our web site at http://www.ovrealty.com/

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 August 2010 activity.  Homes and condos for sale as of 9-1-2010 are indicated as well as the sales of Ormond By The Sea homes and condos for August 2010.  A new section has been added indication Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club homes for sale by price range.  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

1415 Ocean Shore Blvd., Regency Plaza 1001, Ormond Beach, FL 32176

Regency Plaza 1001

1415 Ocean Shore Blvd
Ormond Beach, FL 32176

Regency Plaza condo unit 1001 is directly on the beach in beautiful Ormond By The Sea, Florida. Unit 1001 is at the east end of the building and offers fabulous views of the Atlantic Ocean from every room. Access your oceanfront balcony from the living room and both bedrooms.

This condo unit is fully furnished & equipped and ready for a new tenant to enjoy life on the beach.
The remodeled kitchen and baths give a modern look to this condo that boasts wood flooring, TV in both bedrooms and plantation shutters. The master suite has a king bed and the second bedroom has a queen bed.
Available for annual lease at $2400 monthly. Rent includes cable, water, sewer and pest control.

Additional photos are on the Ocean View Rental Group web site
http://www.ovrealty.com/Regency_Plaza_1001.php

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.

Dick’s Sporting Goods comes to Daytona Beach, Florida

Dick’s Sporting Goods is now open at International Speedway Square in Daytona Beach, Florida. From fitness to fishing; from team sports to skating, bowling and golf, Dick’s has a large assortment of equipment and apparel. Visit the New Store at 2500 West International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, Florida.

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.

Things a Seller can do before the home inspector arrives

A checklist of things a Seller can do before the home inspector arrives
Doing as much as possible before the Buyer's property inspection helps ensure that escrow goes more smoothly. Following is my "checklist" of items often found during the course of a property inspection that a Seller could do or could easily hire a general handyperson to do.

OUTSIDE

• Check that doorbells work.
• Check for missing roof shingles.
• Check for loose/damaged/clogged gutters/downspouts.
• Check attic ventilation and condition of vent screens.
• Check to see if there is standing water, especially near the foundation, after irrigation or rainfall.
• Check for cracks in foundation walls.
• Check structure (including attic and foundation crawl space) for pests (termites, wasps, spiders, nests, etc.).
• Check exterior weatherproofing (stain, paint, etc.).
• Check for any wood in direct contact with soil, including fences and gates.
• Check for loose wiring (electric, cable, phone) and poor wire terminations.
• Check for holes and damage to siding, doors, windows, and trim so that structure is weatherproof.
• Check condition of fences or gates (leaning, damaged).
• Check that any exterior outlets are weatherproofed and not in permanent use for any landscape lighting.
• Check condition of landscape components (retaining walls, landscaper timbers, etc.).
• Check for overgrown vegetation, especially in walkways; growing on siding, roof, chimney, fences, or in gutters; or too close to utility lines.
• Check for trip hazards in walkways, driveways, and stairways (deterioration, vegetation, etc.)
• Check for loose, missing, or rusted guardrails and handrails at stairways, decks, balconies, and porches.
• Check that landscape lighting/irrigation systems work, and that sprinklers don't spray on fences or buildings.
• Check condition of pool and spa, and related equipment and utilities.
• Check that ponds, fountains, and waterfalls, and related utilities, work properly and are protected from children.

PLUMBING

• Check that seismic straps are on the water heater.
• Check that stoppers work in bathtubs and sinks.
• Check for clogged drains.
• Check that toilet seat bolts and screws are tight.
• Check that faucets don't drip or leak around the base.
• Check stop action on faucet handles.
• Check condition of caulk/grout in bathtubs/showers.
• Check insulation on water pipes in foundation crawl space and attic.
• Check for safe and easy access to water shutoff valves (street curb, water heater, sinks, toilets, etc.).
• Check for safe and easy access to any gas shutoff valves (meter, furnace, water heater, etc.).
• Check for loose toilets and loose toilet tanks.

ELECTRICAL

• Check for safe and easy access to electric panels and main circuit breaker.
• Check that ceiling fans work on all speeds.
• Check for burned out lights, including ceiling fans.
• Check for damaged or loose outlets and light switches, including covers for outlets and switches.
• Check for unplugged appliances, and unplug anything that is unnecessary to facilitate outlet testing by the Buyer's property inspector.
• Remove extension cords and outlet multipliers.
• Check that outlets work.
• Check for outdated two-prong outlets and upgrade them to three-prong outlets.
• Check for properly working GFCI outlets in kitchen, bathrooms, garage, and exterior.
• Check that exhaust fans work in kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry area.
• Check that any electrical junction boxes have covers.

INSIDE

• Check condition of towel holders and tissue holders.
• Check condition of bathtubs, showers, and shower doors, and replace old shower curtains.
• Check that safety seal shows on floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors.
• Check that carbon monoxide alarms work.
• Check that smoke alarms work, and that they are present on each floor of multi-story houses.
• Check for loose kitchen and bathroom countertops.
• Check ease of operation for doors (including closet doors and cabinet doors), drawers, and windows, including windows nailed or painted shut.
• Check for missing, loose, or damaged hardware on doors (including closet doors and cabinet doors), drawers (stops and guides), and windows.
• Check for loose glass panes in windows and doors, as well as glass with holes or cracks in them.
• Check that latches/locks work on doors (including closet doors and cabinet doors), drawers, and windows.
• Check for damage to screen windows.
• Remove excessive storage (closets, attic, garage).
• Check for damage to walls and ceilings that need to be patched and painted.
• Check for moisture stains on ceilings and walls; around doors and windows; near sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and showers; and near the dishwasher.
• Check for loose, missing, or damaged guardrails and handrails in stairways.
• Check for loose, broken or missing baseboards and door and window moldings.
• Check for cracked tiles or deteriorated grouting in kitchen and bathrooms.
• Check that kitchen appliances work.
• Check that an anti-tip device is installed on the range.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Let dogs and cats vacation for a few hours with a family member, friend, or at a pet spa. Check that other pets (birds, snakes, rodents, etc.) are caged.
• Certain items should be inspected annually due to their inherently dangerous nature. These include gas-using appliances, pool/spa equipment, roof, and the fireplace and chimney. If they have not been inspected within the last 12 months, having it done now can make escrow go more smoothly.
• Check that filters are in place and clean (kitchen range hood, heating/cooling, bathroom fans, etc.).
• Check for soot, cobwebs, and wildlife in the fireplace and lower areas of the chimney.
• The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends that the fireplace and chimney undergo a Level II inspection any time real estate ownership is transferred, and I recommend having that done prior to the Buyer's inspection.
• Check that the fireplace damper opens/closes easily.
• Check for manufacturer installation guides, operating instructions, or user guides that you can provide to the buyer, especially for kitchen appliances; heating and cooling system; water heater; security, irrigation, fire suppression, central cleaning, and water modification systems; water well; and septic system.
• Many property inspectors exclude inspection and testing of some specialized systems, such as security and irrigation systems. Once you get the Buyer's inspection report, note what the Inspector did and did not do or could and could not do. Offer to meet with the Buyer to demonstrate how those systems are operated and maintained, and provide the contact information for any companies that regularly service the systems.
• Check for receipts and warranty papers for any work done on the property, particularly for inspections and work done to prepare the property for sale.

This list is the work of Russel Ray, San Diego home inspector, San Diego, CA and it is reprinted here with his permission.

Ormond Beach Fire Department Offers Flu Shots

Ormond Beach Fire Department Offers Flu Shots

The City of Ormond Beach, Florida is once again providing seasonal flu shots for anyone age 18 of older.
The Ormond Beach Fire Department is administering the shots at Fire Station #91, 364 South Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach.



Flu Shots cost $25.00 which is payable by Medicare Part B, Visa, Master card, check or cash.

Hours are:
7:30 AM to 12:00 Noon - Monday, Wednesday and Friday
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Tuesday and Thursday

For up-to-date information, please visit the City of Ormond Beach web site at http://www.ormondbeach.org/. For further assistance, you may contact the Ormond Beach Fire Department Administration Office at 676-3255.

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club homes sold August, 2010

Through the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS) 4 homes sold in Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club in Ormond Beach, Florida during the month of August 2010. Sold prices ranged from $120,000 to $330,000 and the average was $225,500.

Lenders were involved in 3 of the 4 sales. There are 10 additional homes under contract awaiting closing and 4 of those involve a lender.

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.

Ormond By The Sea Florida Homes sold August, 2010

Ormond By The Sea Florida Homes sold by price range August, 2010

Through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors Multiple Listing Service there were 16 Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes sold in August, 2010.  Seven of the sales had bank involvement, either a short sale or foreclosure. Additionally, there are 49 homes under contract waiting closing and 27 of those have lender involvement. The highest priced home sold was a 2-bedroom on Neptune Park Drive for $330,000 and the lowest priced was a 2-bedroom 1 bath on Azalea Dr for $75,000.
There were 6 sales in August, 2009 and 5 homes were sold in August 2008.

The chart below shows a breakdown of the Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes sold in August, 2010 by price range.

Price range $in thousands	Number	1Bdrm	2Bdrm	3Bdrm	4+Bdrm	Lender involved
Under $100,000	4	0	4	0	0	2
100,000-149,999	5	1	1	2	1	3
150,000-249,999	4	0	0	3	1	2
250,000+	3	0	2	1	0	0
Total number	16	1	7	6	2	7

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 Florida area multiple listing service (MLS) anonymously.

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Cub in Ormond Beach Florida homes for sale Sept 1, 2010

Plantation Bay homes for sale

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 September 1, 2010 by price range.

Price range	Homes
Under $150,000	4
150,000 to 199,000	10
200,000 to 249,000	16
250,000 to 299,000	10
300,000 to 399,000	8
400,000 to 799,000	8
800,000 and over	6

As of September 1, 2010 there are 62 single family homes for sale in Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club. Asking prices range from $125,000 to $7,700,000. 
Ten homes are under contract awaiting closing of which 4 involve the lender, either forclosure or 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 Realty Group web site at http://www.ovrealty.com/ where you can also search the Daytona Beach area multiple listing service (MLS) anonymously

Can you hear me now?

No, this is not an ad for a phone company, just a story about how condo living can present some unique challenges.  We live in a condo along the second fairway of the north course at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club, a gated golf community in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Plantation Point Condo

The units are spacious and have a large wrap around screened porch.

Our neighbor upstairs installed wireless speakers on his outside porch so they could sit out and listen to music.  As it turned out they were listening to more than music! 

When the upstairs neighbors had their speakers on all of our phone calls on our cordless phone were being broadcast to the neighborhood.  Golfers could probably hear us as they hit the ball off the tee.  Turns out our cordless phone signal was being received by the speakers upstairs!  We need to do some testing to see if we can switch channels on the cordless to solve the problem. 

Can you hear me now?  The joys of condo living.

Homes for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida

  Homes for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida

157 Longwood Dr $125,000

There are 106 Homes for Sale in Ormond By The Sea, Florida through the Daytona Beach Area Realtors Multiple Listing Service as of September 3, 2010 and an additional 50 homes are under contract awaiting closing.
Lenders are involved in 24 of the homes for sale(23%) and 26 (56%) 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	1Bdrm	2Bdrm	3Bdrm	4+Bdrm
Under 100	15	1	11	2	1
100-149	19	0	16	3	0
150-199	16	0	8	8	0
200-299	20	1	2	14	3
300-499	16	0	1	8	7
500-999	15	0	0	11	4
Over $1 Million	5	0	0	1	4
Total number of homes	106	2	38	47	19

   To search the Daytona Beach Florida area multiple listing for homes and condos for sale in Ormond Beach and Ormond By The Sea Florida go to the sales page of this Ocean View Realty Group web site.

Ormond By The Sea Florida condos for sale September 1, 2010

Ormond By The Sea Florida condos for sale September 1, 2010

Sunrise Condo $175,000

We began the year with 88 condos for sale in Ormond By the Sea, Florida and as of September 1, 2010 we have 90 for sale through the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  There are 54 priced $200,000 or lower and 4 of those are under $100,000. Additionally, there are 19 condos under contract pending closing.  There are 11 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	Directly On The Beach
Aquarius	4	220,000	339,900	1973	Yes
Atlantic 22	1	189,000	189,000	1990	No
Barrier Island	2	215,000	299,500	2000	No
Capriana	8	449,000	599,000	2006	Yes
Corinthian	2	111,000	159,900	1974	No
Court of Palms	1	104,900	104,900	1968	No
Fairwind Shores	5	122,500	219,000	1983-1987	No
Gemini	4	249,000	459,000	1984	Yes
Kingston Shores	6	79,900	219,900	1973	No
Las Olas	1	399,000	399,000	1997	No
Leeward Winds	2	169,900	197,500	1990	No
Madeira Villa North, Central and South	4	105,500	154,900	1971-1972	No
Ocean Dunes	1	220,000	220,000	1978	No
Ocean House	0			1983-1985	No
Oceanaire	1	349,900	349,900	1984	No
Oceanside	0	0	0	1973	No
Ocean Dunes	0			1997	No
Ocean Shores	0			1973	No
Ocean Watch	2	135,000	169,900	1986	No
Ormond Breakers	5	123,500	175,000	1974	No
Ormond By The Sea Club	2	219,900	279,000	1972	Yes
Ormondy	1	249,900	249,900	1986	Yes
Regency Plaza	8	159,900	226,000	1974	Yes
Sand Dunes	1	149,900	149,900	1985	No
Sands Point	2	99,000	299,900	1971	Yes
Seabridge	4	139,900	199,900	1991	No
Seabridge North	6	140,000	199,900	1994	No
Spinnaker	0	0	0	1987	No
Shoreham	0	0	0	1972	Yes
Starboard Light	1	174,900	174,900	1981	No
Sunny Beach Club	0			1990	No
Sunrise	2	175,000	219,000	1986	No
Surfside Club	5	180,000	299,000	1971	Yes
Tiffany	3	284,900	700,000	1991	Yes
Villa Sereno	5	99,900	115,000	1973	No
Winchester Manor	1	110,000	110,000	1974	No
Windemere Shores	0	0	0	1973	No

To search the Daytona Beach Florida area multiple listing for homes and condos for sale in Ormond Beach and Ormond By The Sea Florida go to the sales page of this Ocean View Realty Group web site.