Sunday, May 16, 2010

ORMOND OWNERS REPORT, FIRST QUARTER 2010


ORMOND OWNERS REPORT, FIRST QUARTER 2010
                                                         Hello from Ormond By The Sea
Ocean View Condominium Rental Group, Inc. also doing business as Ocean View Realty Group publishes this 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 the local area that they may not otherwise receive. If you have comments, questions or suggestions do not hesitate to contact us.

BUSINESS BRIEFS
• The Fish City Grill at the Trails Shopping Center in Ormond Beach has closed.
• Searching the Daytona Beach areaMultiple Listing Service (MLS) which includes Ormond Beach, Florida and Ormond By The Sea, Florida is now a piece of cake for anyone with internet access. Just use the link below and you can search properties without giving your name or other information. http://tiny.cc/ovrealtymls926. Return as often as you like and search anonymously until you decide you need to contact Ocean View Realty Group for additional information.
• ATiny Cruise Line closes in Daytona Beach. They specialized in sunset cruises with the city lights glimmering on the Halifax River and mid-day cruises to watch the dolphins and other river wildlife.
• According to EducationWeek, the Pew Foundation in a recent report ranks Florida schools 8th in the county overall of all states and the District of Columbia.
• The new Publix grocery store is now open at the Ormond Mall.
• Pip's Beachside Bar and Grill has closed at 2086 Ocean Shore Blvd.
• Thirty stores (about 90% of the available space); eight restaurants and a theater complex are open at the new Pavilion in Port Orange, Florida. The Pavilion is an open-air shopping center at 5501 S. Williamson Blvd., Port Orange, Florida.
• The China Taste New York style take out restaurant, is now open at the OrmondMall in Ormond By The Sea, Florida at 1228 Ocean Shore Blvd. next to the Family Dollar store. There was a large eat-in Chinese Buffet at the mall years ago that did not last very long. China Taste has a full menu with all your favorites from appetizers to combination plates and lunch specials.

LOCAL NOTES
• Work has begun on a beachside park in Ormond By The Sea, Florida at Roberta Road on the east side of A1A. Part  of the same project includes approximately 1 acre on the west side of A1A at Carol Road that will provide additional parking for the park.
• Orlando Magic star and Mainland High School Graduate, Vince Carter, has opened a restaurant at 2150 LPGABlvd., just east of I-95 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
• Effective January 1, 2010, new identification requirements took effect for Florida residents getting a driver license or identification card. You will be required to visit a driver license office and show proof of: 1) identification, 2) Social Security number and 3) residential address (two items). Renewals can still be done via the Internet or mail, but only once between office renewals. Read the full press release at http://www.gathergoget.com/press/200912801.php
The Department encourages residents to visit the web site to speed through the process so they can make their transactions in one trip. For more information about the Gather.Go.Get. Campaign, or to see a full list of required documents, visit http://www.gathergoget.com/
• Sloppy Joe's Restaurant is now open at the Ocean Walk Shoppes on Atlantic Avenue, near the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach.
• When real estate values in Ormond By The Sea, Florida were increasing drastically several years ago, the property appraiser told you that the higher values would mean higher taxes so any objection to your tax bill would probably be fruitless. As the value of your property began to fall some of you saw your tax bill actually decrease. Values for this year will once again show a decline probably around 15% according to early "guesstimations" by the Volusia County Property Appraiser. But declining values may not mean a lower tax bill if the taxing authorities do not cut spending. If spending is not cut, tax rates will increase to cover the expenses of taxing authorities.
• Surfside Hotel and Suites at 251 South Atlantic Avenue in Ormond Beach is scheduled to be demolished beginning mid May 2010.
• Heffer's Twooo Cafe is now open at 1460 Ocean Shore Blvd at the Ocean Shore Plaza. They are open daily for breakfast and lunch.
• TheMain Street CoquinaArch, built in 1926, is undergoing restoration that is scheduled to be completed in June. The gate way to the beach will have its structural supports replaced when it is determined how best to bring the Coquina back to its original look.

CONTACT OCEAN VIEW if you need information to help you buy, sell or rent your Ormond By The Sea
property. Lots of information is available on our web site http://www.ovrealty.com/ and our rental web site at
http://www.ormondbeachcondorentals.com/ or call us at 386-441-8245 or outside Florida a toll free call 1-800-356-3409.
Email Deanna or Jeanne for rental information at ovrentals@aol.com. Email our Realtors Rhonda and Shonda who can help with buying or selling at ovforsale@aol.com. Our general email address is ovrealty@aol.com.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

The Palms Sweepstakes in Ormond By The Sea, Florida



The Palms Sweepstakes Internet Cafe is now open at 1546 Ocean Shore Blvd. in Ormond By The Sea, Florida.  This Internet Cafe has prizes up to $5,000.00 on 3 different games. 
 
Use your pre-paid phone card to play.  Free coffee, sodas, snacks and hot dogs while you play.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Summer Fireworks Spectacular in Daytona Beach Florida


Join in the summer fun every Saturday night at 9:45 PM for a spectacular fireworks extravaganza beginning May 29, 2010 and continuing to Labor Day weekend ,September 4th.   "Light Up Daytona", from the end of the Daytona Beach Florida Pier every Saturday night  at 9:45 p.m. The fireworks show can be seen at the Daytona Beach Pier and is visible all along the beachfront.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

5 Bimini Circle For Rent in Ormond By The Sea, Florida


Available now for a year lease is a beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath Ormond By the Sea pool home with a 2 car garage. This family home is fully furnished including a large screen TV in the family room and living room. Each bedroom also has a TV and ceiling fan. There are queen beds in the master and second bedroom of this split floor plan home and the 3rd bedroom is used as an office. The Florida room offers a nice gateway to the back patio, which features lots or sitting areas and a beautiful pool.

The kitchen features a smooth top range, built-in microwave skylight and side by side refrigerator with ice and water in the door and a pass-through to the dining room. Sitting on a small circle, this home is ready for a new family. Ceramic tile throughout except wood floors at the entry, dining room and living room. Rent is $1200 monthly for a year lease and the landlord maintains the pool and the lawn. Tenant is responsible for all utilities.  First, Last, Security Deposit required to move in. 
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.

Additional photos and information about 5 Bimini is available on the Ocean View Realty Group web site at
http://ovrealty.com/5_Bimini.php 

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Ormond By The Sea Internet Cafe


The Queen of Hearts Internet Cafe is now open at 1472 Ocean Shore Blvd. in Ormond By the Sea, Florida. 

They are advertising monthly prizes such as a large gas grill.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Homes sold in Ormond By The Sea, Florida for April 2010

Lenders involved in 9 of the 16 sales of Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes through the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service during April, 2010.  An additional 50 homes are under contract awaiting closing and 24 of those are flagged as short sales or bank owned.  The number of sales compares favorably to the past 3 years where between 10 & 15 homes have sold each April since 2007.  The lowest price paid was a 2-bedroom on Essex Dr. for $74,900 and the highest was a 4-bedroom on John Anderson Dr. for $485,000.  Only 5 sales were above $125,000 and 8 were $100,000 or less.  The average sold price was $141,606.
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.

Sunday, May 09, 2010

Ormond By The Sea Florida photos


Two posts have been made to my Ormond By The Sea Florida properties Blog so far this year with photos of Ormond By The Sea.  Here are the links to the 2 separate posts.

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.

Saturday, May 08, 2010

Homes for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida



Homes for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida as of April 30, 2010

The Daytona Beach Area Realtors Multiple Listing Service has 118 Homes listed for sale in Ormond By The Sea, Florida. The chart below details the range of asking prices. Additionally, there are 50 homes under contract pending closing and 24 of those are flagged as Short Sales or foreclosures.

Price range in $Thousands  Number of homes
    Under 1005
     100-149    26
 150-19928
 200-29921 
 300-49920
 500-99914
 Over $1 Million 4
Total number of homes  118

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.



11 Rivershore Drive For Rent in Ormond By The Sea, Florida

Available June 1, 2010

11 Rivershore
Ormond Beach, Florida 32176
11 Rivershore Drive in Ormond By The Sea, Florida is a 2 bedroom 1 bath bungalow. Available  for year lease at $800 monthly. The kitchen has been updated. There is a carport and washer dryer hook-up. Tenant pays all utilities. Lawn care is included in rent.



Ocean View Realty Group


For additional information about
Ormond By The Sea rental homes and condos
contact Deanna Thomas, our rental specialist ovrentals@aol.com

Thinking of buying or selling
an Ormond By The Sea home or condo?
Contact Realtor Rhonda Lehnen or Shonda Stebleton at ovforsale@aol.com

Ormond By The Sea home and condo owners....................
picture your property here for rent by Ocean View Realty Group.
Contact Ocean View today. At Ocean View one call does it all!

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Friday, May 07, 2010

Sea Turtle Nesting Season begins in Ormond By The Sea, Florida


East Central Florida including Ormond By The Sea, Daytona Beach and all of Volusia County are under lighting restrictions form May 1 to October 31 each year.  The restrictions are designed to protect several species of endangered and threatened sea turtles that come ashore to lay their eggs. 
Balcony, porch and other lights that could potentially be seen from the beach must be turned off or shielded.
Hatchlings head to the ocean when they emerge from their nest and could be confused by lights coming from the opposite direction.

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