2008 3rd Quarter Ormond By The Sea Florida Condo Market The Daytona Beach Area Realtors Multiple Listing Service had 11 Condo sales in Ormond By the Sea, Florida, in the July to September quarter of 2008. Sale prices for 2 bedroom, 2 bath Condos ranged from $154,500 to $197,500 and that accounted for 8 of the 11 sales. Only 2 sales were $190,000 or higher and 6 of the 8 were $177,000 or less. Comparing the numbers, last year there were 20 sales and in 2006 there were 15. The 2007 average sale price for 2 bedroom Condos across the street from the beach was $213,000. This year the average was $177,333, so Condo values have decreased by $42,000 in the past year.

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 Marion O'Connor or 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! Vacation rental information is on our vacation rental web site at www.OrmondBeachCondoRentals.com Toll free--USA and Canada 1-800-356-3409 Phone 386-441-8245 fax 386-441-2407 mail to:ovrealty@aol.com

September 2008 Ormond By The Sea Condo Market Florida

Ormond By the Sea Florida, through the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service, had 2 Condos sold in September, 2008. Both second floor units, one at Sunrise sold for $177,000 and one at Seabridge sold for $170,000. The Sunrise unit is larger and has undergrounbd parking and security. There are currently 7 Ormond By The Sea Condos under contract pending sale and 109 others actively for sale. The 2 condos that sold in september averaged $173,500 while a similar condo in September 2007 sold for $215,000.

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 Marion O'Connor or 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! Vacation rental information is on our vacation rental web site at www.OrmondBeachCondoRentals.com Toll free--USA and Canada 1-800-356-3409 Phone 386-441-8245 fax 386-441-2407 mail to:ovrealty@aol.com

Seabridge Condo Sold in Ormond By the Sea Florida

Marion O'connor has sold Seabridge South Condo Unit 204 in Ormond By The Sea. The closing date was September 26th, 2008 and the sale price was $170,000. Unit 204 is a beautifully furnished 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath Condo with storm shutters and inside full size washer and dryer. The unit is about 1100 square feet of living area. 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, Rhonda Lehnen & Shonda Stebleton, our sales specialists – 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/

For Rent Fairwind Shores Condo Unit 201 Ormond Beach, Florida

Al Raymondi Ocean View Realty Group 386-441-8245 3360 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL Beautiful Ocean Views from this 2 bedroom, 2 bath Condo 2BR/2BA Condo $850/month Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 1,200 Parking 1 dedicated Pet Policy No pets Deposit $850 DESCRIPTION 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. 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. 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. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioning Central heat Living room Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Cable-ready COMMUNITY FEATURES Garage parking Guest parking Swimming pool(s) Elevator LEASE TERMS $25.00 Application Fee No pets ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Renter contact info: Al Raymondi Ocean View Realty Group 386-441-8245 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Sep 23, 2008, 6:17am PDT

August 2008 Ormond By The Sea Florida Condo Market

There are 115 Condos for sale in Ormond By The Sea Florida ranging in price from $99,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath at Winchester Manor to $950,000 for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath at the Capriana. 33 of the condos for sale have asking prices below $200,000. Between $200,000 and $250,000 there are 29 units, so more than half are $250,00 or below. Four condos have a contract and are pending sales. Closed sales in August 2008 were 5 units, 2 of which were 3 bedrooms, direct oceanfront. The 3 other sales were $176,900 and below. There were 8 sales in August, 2007 and 3 sales in August 2006. To view some history - what I wrote last year about August Condo sales search the archives or use this link http://ormondbytheseaproperties.blogspot.com/2007/09/august-2007-ormond-by-sea-condo-sales.html#links 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/

July 2008 Single Family Ormond By the Sea Real Estate Market

There were 23 Single family Houses sold through the MLS in July 2008. That is more than 2006 (11) and 2007 (8) combined. Sale prices in 2008 ranges from a 2 bedroom 1 bath at $92,000 to a River front 5 bedroom 4 baths home on John Anderson Dr. for almost $1.7 million. 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 Map

Ocean View Realty Group has added an Ormond By The Sea Map to its web site at www.ovrealty.com . Click on the Ormond by the Sea map link on the left or use this convenient link http://www.ovrealty.com/Ormond_By_The_Sea.html

Condo Maintenance Fees in Ormond By The Sea Florida

Buyers usually ask what the Maintenance Fee is when they are considering a purchase. Each Condo Association plans a budget each year that considers all anticipated expenses to operate the Condo and includes an amount for "Reserve" for future major expenses like Painting andf Roof replacement. The total monthly anticipated expenses are generally divided by the number of units to arrive at the Maintenance Fee for the year. What the Condo Maintenance Fee covers? Most Ormond By the Sea Condo Fees include water and sewer, basic cable, pest control (monthly spray) as well as costs for maintaining the grounds and pool. Some of the handouts we use from our Multiple Listing Service (MLS) include a list of the items included in your monthly maintenance fee for Condo units For Sale. While buyers usually ask what the monthly Maintenance Fee is while planning their purchase, most buyers do not ask what the fee includes. 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/

Fay hitting Ormond By The Sea Florida

Today is Wednesday August20, 2008 and TS Fay has been sending rain and some wind to Ormond By The Sea Florida off and on all day. Temperature is probably in the high 70's and the winds about 25-30MPH with rain heavy at times. The waves look to be about 3-6 feet with lots of whitecaps. The wind now (1:30PM) is blowing in off the Atlantic Ocean.

Moving Tips

Moving Tips

A few hints to help with the moving experience. * Many people move on the first of the month and on weekends so be sure to make arrangements for movers or truck rentals a couple months in advance. * The closer you get to moving day the more hectic things may become. Plan ahead and do some of the things early, like sending change of address notes to friends, family etc. Other things you can do early include: * Decide what you will not move and have a yard sale or donate the items. Clean out the closets, garage, attic and basement. * Make a packing plan. * Have any needed service to your vehicle done. * Arrange for insurance and utilities for your new home. * Arrange for transfer of medical, dental, school and other records. * Plan transportation and care for any pets. * Set up your “packing station” and begin putting things there to get ready. * Set aside an area to put important documents and other items you will be keeping with you on moving day. As you come across an item, put it in that area. Also keep a pad of paper and pen there and list items you want to carry with you and check them off as you locate them. * Look through your bank statements to make a list of accounts to cancel and others to notify of your address change. * Return items you borrowed from friends and neighbors. * If you are moving to a new community set up a bank account there. * Plan to use food in the freezer and pantry so there will be less to pack and move. * Begin packing things you will not use before you move. Holiday decorations are a perfect example. Be sure to clearly label each box and list contents. Mark each box with your new home location.