Ormond By The Sea Real Estate Prices

A survey by HouseHunt Inc. in the second quarter of 2007 polled Real Estate agents nationwide and reported that the clients of 86 percent of those polled are getting 90 percent or more of their asking prices. More than half of the agents say their clients have closed for more than 95 percent of their asking prices. So what does all this mean to Ormond By The Sea home and condo owners looking to sell? Simple, and just as I have been trying to explain to sellers, if you price your property too high it will NOT sell in this market. Buyers have too many choices and will usually not look at properties above what they anticipate spending. The old standby response of many sellers is "but they can make me an offer". Unfortunately in this market that does not happen very often so if you really would like to sell your Ormond By The Sea home or Condo you need to set the asking price where buyers are looking and buying. The 2005 values and prices are gone and will probably not return for many years. Ocean View has lost many customers recently to other agents who will tell you what you want to hear to get you to sign a contract with them. Those properties will not sell at the higher asking prices and unless the price is reduced to current market levels the owners will be disappointed. 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

Regency Plaza Direct Ocean Front Condo price reduced

Regency Plaza Condo unit 501 has reduced their price to $415,000. This is a beautiful fifth floor 2 Bedroom 2 Bath condo with a 30 foot balcony on the Ocean. 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

Hurricane Resistant Homes

Will your home withstand a hurricane? The My Safe Florida Home Program offers free inspections and grants to strengthen homes to be more resistant to storms. There are many restrictions on the inspections and grants including the age, location and value of the home and your financial status. Generally Ormond By The Sea homes valued under $300,000 are eligible if it is your primary residence. Condominiums are excluded. Additional information is available at http://www.mysafefloridahome.com/ or 866-513-6734. Volusia County Emergency Management can also help 386-254-1500. 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/ Seawinds Penthouse vacation rental condo information is at www.SeawindsPenthouse.com Ormondy vacation rental condo information is at www.OrmondyCondo.com

Ormond By The Sea Real Estate Market-Update for June, 2007

June 2007 MLS shows 4 condos and 5 single family homes sold in Ormond By The Sea. One of the homes, a 3 bedroom 2 bath in the Seabridge Subdivision sold for $290,000 after being on the market over a year. The new Capriana condo had one 3 bedroom 3 bath sale at $620,00. Two sales were on the west side of A1A, one for $205,000 at Windemere Shores and one for $275,000 at Fairwind Shores. There are currently 138 condos and 198 homes for sale in Ormond By The Sea. If you know of anyone thinking of buying real estate in Ormond By The Sea contact Realtor Marion O'Connor at Ocean View Realty Group. We love referrals. 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/

Seascape 408 price reduction

Seascape condo unit 408 in Ormond By The Sea is a beautiful 4th floor unit with fabulous Ocean Views. The price has been reduced to $310,000. Go to the sales page of the Ocean View realty Group web site at www.ovrealty.com or contact Realtor Marion O'Connor today for more information and your private showing.

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/

Seascape 303 Price reduced

Seascape Condo unit 303 in Ormond By The Sea is a 2 Bedroom 2 Bath third floor unit. The price has been reduced to $259,999. For additional information and photos go to the sales page of the Ocean View realty Group web site www.ovrealty.com This is a spacious condo unit and features underground reserved parking and inside laundry.

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/

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/