Rhonda Lehnen & Shonda Stebleton have joined Ocean View Realty Group

Rhonda Lehnen and Shonda Stebleton have joined Ocean View Realty Group as Licensed Real Estate Sales Associates. Ocean View is at 1350A Ocean Shore Blvd. (House of Donuts Plaza) and has operated from the same location since 1991specializing in Ormond by the Sea sales and rentals. Ms Lehnen, originally from Kansas City, MO, and Mrs. Stebleton from Ormond Beach, FL, will specialize in Ormond Beach Residential Sales. Rhonda & Shonda will concentrate on the Ormond Beach and Ormond by the Sea area. Rhonda & Shonda are also partners in Elegant Freestyle ReDecorators, LLC, an Ormond Beach based Decorating and Home Staging Company. For further information contact: Rhonda Lehnen or Shonda Stebleton or Al Raymondi Ocean View Realty Group 1350A Ocean Shore Blvd. Ormond Beach, FL 32176 386-441-8245 386-441-2407 Fax www.ovrealty.com ovrealty@aol.com

Home Value Trends in Ormond Beach

According to Zillow.com's latest Home Value Report, home values in Ormond Beach decreased 20.7% in the first quarter of 2008, compared to the first quarter of 2007. Nationally, single-family home values decreased 7.5% while condo values declined 9.0% during this same period. Median U.S. home values experienced the most significant year-over-year decline in 12 years, pushing values back to 2005 levels. Meanwhile, one out of every two homeowners who purchased during the market peak in 2006 is now underwater on their mortgage. 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/

Ocean View provides resources to help Potential Buyers & Sellers

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Ocean View provides these resources to help potential buyers of Ormond Beach and Ormond By The Sea Homes & Condos. Search the MLS. See for yourself what is currently For Sale. Sharon Logan Real Estate Attorney, having legal representation is not required and it is your choice to retain an attorney. Ramsey & Associates Mortgage. Get pre-certified at no cost and no obligation. Know how much you can afford. Ocean View Realty Group Web Site For Sales http://www.ovrealty.com/ Ocean View Vacation Rental Web Site. http://www.ovrentals.com/ Lots of information about Ormond By The Sea Homes and Condos for rent by the week or month or longer. Ocean View Realty Group Real Estate Web Log Marion O’Connor Realtor Web Site Tom O’Quinn Insurance Lasseter Appraisal Company 386-258-5858 E-Mail addresses – Ovrealty@aol.com, Ovrentals@aol.com, ovforsale@aol.com FPL Electric - (386)-252-1541 or 800-226-3545 Cable TV - (386)-677-1232 Telephone (Bell South) – (386)-780-2355 or 800-753-2909 Water (Ormond Beach) – (386)-676-3349 Public Schools Osceola Elementary – (386)-239-6380 Ormond Middle – (386)-676-1250 Seabreeze High – (386)-646-1400 Volusia County – (386)-255-6475 Library (Ormond) – (386)-676-4191 (County) – (386)-248-1745 Fishing/Hunting License – (386)-254-4635 Bus – Votran – (386)-761-7700 Airport (Daytona Beach International) – (386)-248-8030 Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce – (386)-255-6475 Recycling Information – (386)-257-6021 Voter Registration – (386)-736-5930 or (386)-254-4690 Beach Information – (386)-239-7873 Automobile Tags/Registration – (386)-254-4610 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 Rhonda Lehnen is our sales specialist - ovforsale@aol.com Shonda Stebleton 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/

Condominiums Are Our Primary Business

Condominiums Are Our Primary Business For those of you who are not sure you understand what a Condo is we have information on our Rental Web Site. For What Is A Condo Page, use this convenient link: http://www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com/what_is_a_condo.PHP 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/

Thinking of Buying a Condo?

Thinking Of Buying A Condo ? The best way to buy a Condo is to see a Specialist. Ocean View Realty Group has extensive experience with Ormond By The Sea Condominiums. We have acted as Condo Association managers, bought, sold and lived in Condos and we continue to be involved with Buyers, Sellers and Renters on a daily basis. So why would you buy a Condo in this area from anyone else? Does your Realtor have a Rental Program? Does your Realtor have current and ongoing knowledge of the Rental Market? Does your Realtor have Management Experience with Condominium Associations? Does your Realtor have first hand knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a Condominium? Will your Realtor have the Ormond By The Sea Condo knowledge to guide you through the pet restrictions, rental restrictions and other differences that exist with local Condos? If your Realtor is Ocean View Realty Group, the answer to all these questions is YES! At Ocean View we work with Condominium Owners, Residents and Investors every day. 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/

Why Do I Need An Ormond By The Sea Specialist

Why Do I Need An Ormond By The Sea Specialist? 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 limits the area where we practice so that we can better serve our customers and clients. Ocean View 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 Real Estate transactions. 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/

Thinking of Buying A Home or Condo?

Thinking of Buying a Home or Condo in Ormond Beach or Ormond By The Sea? Thinking of buying an Ormond Beach or Ormond By The Sea Home or Condo? Do yourself a favor…talk to Marion O’Connor at Ocean View Realty Group. Realtor Marion knows the area well and can help you through the process. Everyone has their own tastes, preferences, needs, likes and dislikes. At Ocean View we work with you to find the property that is right for you whether it is strictly an investment, a second home, or a permanent residence. 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 – Our commission is paid by the Seller at closing out of the proceeds of the sale. 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/

Ormond by the Sea Condo Sales 2008

ORMOND BY THE SEA CONDO SALES JANUARY TO MARCH, 2008 Ten Ormond by the Sea Condos sold in the First Quarter of 2008. Compare that to 8 sales last year and 5 in the First Quarter of 2006. In the 2005 First Quarter there were 35 sales. The average sale price for 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo across the street from the beach in January – March 2008 was $175,833. The highest price paid was $210,000 for a unit at the Direct Oceanfront Regency Plaza Condo. Marion O’Connor of Ocean View Realty Group had 2 of her listings sell during the Quarter, accounting for 20% of the market. Ocean View has an aggressive Marketing and Advertising Program that includes the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service, The Real Estate Book and many Internet Ads and sites including Realtor.com.

Regency Plaza Condo Sold

Marion O'Connor's Listing of Regency Plaza Condo Unit 707 has been Sold. Realtor Marion O'Connor continues to produce resulots for owners listing their properties For Sale in this difficult and unpredictable market. For additional information contact Marion O'connor at Ocean View Realty Group. 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

Realtor Marion O'Connor had an Oceanview Condo on the market for approximately one year. Elegant Freestyle ReDecorators then updated it last March, 2007 with new paint, lighting fixtures, plumbing and cabinet hardware. The Condo was then Home Staged in November of 2007 and Sold in January 2008. It had been updated for 10 months, staged for 2 months before it Sold. So the statistics are true! Market research indicates that staged homes sell 30% - 50% faster in most areas. Contact Elegant Freestyle ReDecorators for questions or assistance. www.daytonahomestaging.com 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