Chillin’ Out Beach Bar and Grill opens in Ormond By The Sea, Florida

Chillin’ Out Beach Bar and Grill

The Chillin’ Out Beach Bar and Grill is now open at 2986 Ocean Shore Blvd. in Ormond By The Sea, FL, The location previously occupied by Pip’s on A1A. Hours are 10 to 10 Sunday to Thursday and Noon to Midnight Friday and Saturday. Salads, Berger’s, Sandwiches and more are served with an ocean view. For additional information call 386-310-4826.


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 newsletter by Ocean View Realty Group

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/newsletter.html

Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate the 4th on the banks of the Halifax River.

The free Independence Day Celebration in Ormond Beach Florida will feature Food, music, games and fireworks July 4, 2010 6PM to 10PM. Fireworks start at 9:30 PM.

The event takes place at 3 corners of the Granada Bridge: Rockefeller Gardens, Fortunato Park, and City Hall Plaza. There will be food and music on each corner. In the patriotic Kids' Corner at Fortunato Park there will be juggling, a magic show, strolling performers, arts and crafts, games, and inflatables. Uncle Sam, Ben Franklin and Abe Lincoln are expected to attend to talk with the kids.

There is a paved walkway under the east side of the Granada Bridge to allow walking from Fortunato Park to Rockefeller Gardens.

For additional information contact the city of Ormond Beach Leisure services dept. (386) 676-3241.

Florida Condo law changes effective July 1, 2010

Florida Senate Bill 1196, The Distressed Condominium Relief Act, has passed the legislature, has been signed by Governor Crist and becomes effective July 1, 2010.

The new changes will impact Florida Statutes Chapter 718 (Condominiums); Chapter 719 (cooperatives); and Chapter 720 (Homeowners Associations)

The most significant change to the condo law involves:

• Information maintained in the official Condo Association records and unit owners access to official records.

• Lenders acquiring title to a condo unit after July 1, 2010 will be liable for 12 months of unpaid assessments.

• Condo Associations may demand rent from tenants whose owners are delinquent.

• Condo Associations may fine individuals for violations the governing documents.

• Condo Associations may suspend a delinquent owner’s right to vote and to use common elements after 90 days.

• Condo owners are no longer required to submit evidence of insurance to their association.

• Condo Associations are not authorized to purchase insurance for a unit owner.

• Condo Associations may contract for Bulk internet and phone services without unit owner approval

• Condo Associations may delay or waive the retrofitting for a fire sprinkler system and up-grades to elevator and fire alarm systems that were previously required.

These are the major changes that I noted in a quick review of the law that may impact Ormond Beach and Ormond Buy The Sea condos. Since I am not an attorney please seek counsel if you have any questions about the impact or specifics of the law. The law can be viewed at:

 http://www.flsenate.gov/session/index.cfm?Mode=Bills&SubMenu=1&BI_Mode=ViewBillInfo&BillNum=1196&Year=2010&Chamber=Senate#BillText

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Billy’s Tap Room restaurant closes in Ormond Beach, Florida

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.

Chicken By the Sea closed

The Chicken by the Sea restaurant on Route A1A in Flagler Beach has closed.  Evidently there may have been un permitted modifications to the building and other issues.

Ormond By The Sea Florida home sales for march 10 to june 10 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 $68,000

Highest $108,000

Average $87,900

REO and Short sales included above:

Sales 6

Lowest $$68,000

Highest $100,000

Average $83,400

The good news is.............We will get less Bad!!

On June 8, 2010 I attended an educational forum titled "Trends in the Florida Real Estate Market

and local Rental Estate Values." The two main presenters were Timothy S. Becker, Director of The Center for Real Estate Studies at the University of Florida and Morgan A Gilreath Jr., Property Appraiser for Volusia County Florida. 

    Mr. Becker reviewed the Survey of emerging market conditions,   A  Quarterly survey analyzing data to produce forecasts for 31 of Florida's 67 counties.  The survey does not include Residential resale data.  Mr Becker Summarized his overall Florida Real Estate marked forecast as "We will Get less Bad".   Improvements in unemployment and availability of capital are  required before the market can improve.  View the survey at http://warrington.ufl.edu/fire/realestate/cres/survey.asp

Mr Gilreath, who recently released the estimate of 2010 taxable values to the Volusia count taxing authorities indicated that property values in Volusia County, which includes Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach Florida declined 17% in 2009 and have declined 24% through first 5 ,months of 2010.  Property values are now at 2002 levels and are approximately half of what they were prior to the bubble bursting.

Ormond Beach Florida Seafood and Music Festival

Ormond Beach Florida Seafood and Music Festival

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.

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

 

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

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

Volusia County Florida Pet Vet Cruiser, June 2010 schedule

Volusia County's Pet Vet Cruiser mobile clinic operates by appointment between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and will be at the Rockin' Ranch on June 2,7,10,21,24,28 on Nova Road in Ormond Beach.

Dates for services at the Oakbrook Professional Center on Spring Garden Avenue in DeLand are June 1,3,9,11,18,23,25 and 29.
June 4,8, and 30 at Volusia County Fire Station 23 on Pioneer Trail in New Smyrna Beach.

The Pet Vet Cruiser offers free and low-cost spay and neuter services to residents in the unincorporated areas of the county.  Fees are based on a sliding income scale.   For information or to schedule an appointment, call 386-626-6643 or visit volusia.org/animalcontrol/cruiser.htm

Ormond By The Sea Florida homes for sale May 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 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 Realty Group web site at http://www.ovrealty.com/ where you can also search the Daytona Beach area multiple listing service (MLS) anonymously.

Caffe Capri closes in Ormond By The Sea, 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.

Condos for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida May 31 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	Directly On 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	214,950	499,000	1984	Yes
Kingston Shores	7	100,000	219,900	1973	No
Leeward Winds	2	178,000	197,500	1990	No
Madeira Villa North, Central and South	5	134,200	164,900	1972	No
Oceanaire	1	160,000	160,000	1984	No
Oceanside	0	0	0	1973	No
Ocean Dunes	1	139,000	139,000	1997	No
Ormond Breakers	6	139,000	175,000	1974	No
Ormond By The Sea Club	2	219,900	279,000	1972	Yes
Ormondy	2	249,900	255,000	1986	Yes
Regency Plaza	8	149,500	226,000	1974	Yes
Sand Dunes	1	154,900	154,900	1985	No
Sands Point	2	99,000	299,900	1971	Yes
Seabridge	3	199,900	229,900	1991	No
Seabridge North	5	149,900	200,000	1994	No
Spinnaker	1	69,900	69,900	1987	No
Starboard Light	1	184,900	184,900	1981	No
Sunny Beach Club	0	0	0	1990	No
Sunrise	2	189,900	219,000	1986	No
Surfside Club	4	224,000	339,750	1971	Yes
Tiffany	3	299,900	700,000	1991	Yes
Villa Sereno	5	117,500	148,000	1973	No
Winchester Manor	2	74,99`0	120,000	1974	No
Windemere Shores	0	0	0	1973	No

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.