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beachside condos: Mutual Disappointment - 08/20/11 08:56 PM
I do not have buyers this weekend, but I have two showings of our listing in Towers Grande in Daytona Beach Shores. We actually have more showings but others have lockboxes, but Towers Grande, like many other condos, do not allow lock boxes. Plus the managers are not there on weekends and getting into the building is not easy on weekends unless you have the Master key.
This is a short sale, and we are in a rush to beat the foreclosure. It is a 3 bdr/3bath 2,140 sf oceanview condo in Towers Grande, built in 2004. The price reflects the … (11 comments)
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beachside condos: Active...Passive...Smart? - 07/12/11 12:02 AM
The agent from a neighboring county calls on one of our listings. She found us on Realtor.com. She has a customer who is looking for a condo in Daytona Area, and she is frantically trying to accomodate her customer in the area, which she is not really familiar with, and with a product that she does not know.
She asked me if the unit was directly facing the ocean. Well, not only the unit was not directly facing the ocean, but the building is not a direct oceanfront building. She was glad I told her that and saved her from showing the worng … (39 comments)
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beachside condos: Which is the best Condo on the Beachside? - 07/10/11 11:21 PM
I am being asked this question every now and then.
The answer is «I do not know». It raises eyebrows. We pitch ourselves as condo and condo-hotel gurus, so how come we do not know...
Like with everything else in life one size does not fit all. It depends. And the factors are:
Price
Size (how many bedrooms, bathrooms, and the size of units)
Height (high or low)
When built (and there are so many nuances here, as codes have been changing and older condos do not have sprinkler system, etc)
Amenities
Location (oceanfront, beachside, mainland)
Use (primary … (0 comments)
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beachside condos: Before You Buy A Condo. - 03/07/09 09:33 AM
If I tell you that you are in great danger of dying in fire in a high-rise condominium building, do not jump up in horror. You are in even greater danger of dying from fire at home than anywhere else, including hotels, offices and public buildings. The truth is that residences "have by far the greatest risk of fire death, with nearly 80% of fire fatalities occurring at home".
So, homes are first, and second are high rise buildings wihtout fire sprinkler system.
When you drive Atlantic Avenue from Ormond Beach through Daytona Beach, and Daytona Beach Shores, you will be passing high-rise condominiums. They started dotting the … (4 comments)
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beachside condos: Bella Vista Condominiums in Daytona Beach Shores - 09/11/08 12:41 AM
Bella Vista by Cook DevelopmentDirect oceanfront Mediterranean-style new elegant 11-story 100-unit condominium in Daytona Beach Shores. Rich architectural details, elegant lobby, Italian tiled hallway, beautiful oceanfront community room with full kitchen, billiard and card room, well equipped gym, gorgeous nearly 100' oceanfront poolOutside you find tropical landscaping, oceanfront pool and spa, offering relaxed Florida lifestyle.
10 units on the floor with 5 floorplans feature secured access entry, volume 9' 4" ceilings, handsome crown moulding and 5-inch base baseboards. Units feature multi-speed air handlers for humidity control, pre-wiring for stereo sound and RG-6 for cable, high speed Internet and telephone service. 16" x 16" porcelain tile in the kitchen, foyer and master baths. … (8 comments)
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beachside condos: Ocean Villas - 09/09/08 04:40 PM
Ocean Villas. A luxury condominium in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida
Ocean Villas brought the new level of luxury to Daytona Beach area. Developed by Devlin Group and Urban Partners, both from Jacksonville.
In addition to breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, Ocean Villas raised the bar for the quality of construction, luxury and the amenities for fashionable, coastal living in Daytona Beach Shores.
76 condominium units total with Eighteen 2 bdr/2.5 baths plus den that can be converted to a bedroom, with 2,136 sq. ft., 436-sf balcony, total 2,572 sf. 58 remaining units are all 3 bdr/3 baths … (2 comments)
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beachside condos: Weekend In Ponce Inlet - 09/08/08 10:57 PM
Sunday is the day when I try to make it to the beach. Shouldn't be that difficult as I live across the street from the beach and every morning I rush to the glass sliding balcony door to catch a glimpse of the Atlantic.
Ponce Inlet is a small town of about 3,300 residents on the southern tip of the barrier island. There are no bridges to the mainland, so this is a dead end of two roads going South: Atlantic Ave and Peninsula Dr. No hotels/motels, no industry, a quaint and beautiful small Florida town with gorgeous beaches, nature preserves … (6 comments)
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beachside condos: Fountain Beach Resort. Market Snapshot - 09/08/08 05:12 PM
FOUNTAIN BEACH RESORT313 S Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
This 149-room resort is in the heart of Daytona beachside, walking distance to all the attractions.
There are 19 units for sale on MLS. The lowest priced unit starts from $59,900. Unit is in good shape, north side, in the middle of the building.
Studios are 385 sf plus 49 sf balcony. One bedroom are two units together, with one blocked from the hallway. One bedrooms have stoves, while studios only have microwaves and toasters.
Lowest priced one-bdr is $112,900. This is pre-foreclosure, a distressed sale. 3 years ago they were … (2 comments)
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beachside condos: Fountain Beach Resort - 09/08/08 02:54 PM
FOUNTAIN BEACH RESORT
313 S ATLANTIC AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32118
Fountain Beach Resort is a condo-hotel, converted in 1998-1999 from a hotel built in 1976. Initial prices were in the mid to higher 30s and all the way to high 40s for top floor.
This is a 149-room resort with a restarant/bar, Tiki bar, outdoor non heated pool, and a miniature golf. Hurricanes of 2004 came in the middle of a price boom. The prices went to $120K for a studio, and the highest price paid for a 385 sf studio was $165,000.
The building is perpendicular to the Ocean, … (1 comments)
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beachside condos: Ocean Walk Resort. Market Snapshot - 09/07/08 10:10 PM
Ocean Walk Resort consists of 2 towers. South tower is a 19-story tower with 1, 2 and few 3 bdr units. North tower is a 25-story tower with about 50 one-bedroom units and the rest are 2 bdr/2 bath units.
This is the only condo-hotel/time share built from the ground up. And this is without questions the best one.
Half of the complex is time share, and remaining units are wholly owned condo-hotels.
Below is the list of unit for sale in both towers. If you are surprised by the difference in prices between, for example, the least expensive 2/2 for $410K … (2 comments)
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beachside condos: Sitting On The Fence. How Much Does It Cost? - 09/06/08 03:37 AM
Our office is in the oceanfront condo-hotel, and we are used to people coming to us to get the feel of the market, chat about real estate and life in general...
It often evokes nostalgic accounts of the times when they could buy homes for only that, and condos for only this...It is always a story how they nearly bought a property, but someone did not let them do it; somebody else bought and then sold for so much more and made a lot of money. They were so close.... They were so right, so smart, and should it happen again, they wouldn't let that someone stop them from buying a … (6 comments)
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beachside condos: Harbour Village in Ponce Inlet, Florida - 09/04/08 02:01 AM
Harbour Village. 172-acre development with 104 acres that will not be developed, with over a mile of elevated walkways, Harbour Village is the only large development in a quaint town of Ponce Inlet on the southern tip of the Peninsula. There are no bridges to mainland, and all roads end there. No transients, not hotels/motels, just residential areas with restaurants and marinas dotting the Intracoastal shoreline on the Eest, and pristine white sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean on the East. The 721-unit development spans from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean, consists of several smaller communities:
1. Rivers Edge 6 buildings with garages … (4 comments)
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beachside condos: Bailey Riverbridge Gardens. Ormond Beach, Florida - 08/31/08 11:43 PM
Bailey Riverbridge Gardens
1 N Beach StOrmond Beach, FL 32174 Ormond Beach Parks & Recreation
This small but beautiful park is located at the footsteps of Granada Avenue Bridge on the mainland side on the north east side of intersection of Granada Avenue and North Beach Street. Starts as formal gardens with colorful display of plants and flowers, with a soothing fountain in front of the Chapel.
The City of Ormond Beach has completed the renovations to Bailey Riverbridge Gardens meeting house. The new kitchen area consists of new countertops, cabinets, flooring and paneling. To enhance the storage needs, they have installed two … (3 comments)
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beachside condos: Ocean Walk Resort. A Market Snapshot - 08/30/08 11:58 PM
To read about the Ocean Walk Village - a billion-dollar oceanside vacation and entertainment destination place in the heart of Daytona Beach, Florida, click HERE.
Here we are only looking at the resort component. Two towers, one 19 story South tower with overwhelming majority of one-bedroom oceanfront units, some 2 bdr units and even a few 3 bdr units. The North Tower has mostly 2 bdr large units, and about 50 one bdr units. Both towers have more than half as time share and the rest wholly owned condos (or condo0-hotels).
26 condo units are available for sale on Daytona MLS. Price … (0 comments)
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beachside condos: LPGA International. Class and Location - 08/30/08 10:18 PM
LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) is also a home to residential communities surrounding two championship Golf Courses. Built by different builders, including Lenar Homes, and KB Homes, it features single family homes and town homes. LPGA is situated of LPGA Blvd west of I-95. Location is convenient with I-95 on one side and I-4 on teh other.
788 properties, with some not yet build upon are on the South side of LPGA Blvd. Two entrances make it easy to get in and out.
Area features:
Area lakes nearby2 Championship Golf Courses Close to City AmenitiesClose to future shopping centerClubhouseCommon Area … (0 comments)
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beachside condos: Tomoka State Park in Ormond, Florida - 08/29/08 11:35 PM
If you are tired of taking I-95 going north to Palm Coast, try Beach Street instead. After a mile of driving along the Intracoastal lined with magnificent riverfront mansions, you veer west and find yourself in a tree line road with branches arching above the roadway, which put you in a shade in the middle of summer heat. It is only 40 MPH speed limit, but it does not bother you. You would not want to drive faster anyway, you may want to drive slower and enjoy the scenery. But what is it on your right hand? Let's stop here and check … (6 comments)
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beachside condos: Long Road To a Short Sale Success - 08/23/08 11:27 PM
We got it, we got it, we got it. We finally closed this short sale transaction where the only short thing was the Short sale title.
It started in the fall of last year. The Seller reserved the condo unit in 2003 at so called pre-construction price, closed in 2005 at completion, The intention was to move to Daytona. A young PhD, she was doing marketing for real estate companies advertising in the Eastern Europe, had good success with the companies from Arab Emirates, the money were not an object, life was full of promise. American developers were flirting with the idea of … (0 comments)
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beachside condos: Where Are We Going? - 08/23/08 04:08 PM
I am already used to the fact that every development in the area (and, I think, anywhere in the State of Florida) is met with fierce opposition. "Greedy developers", "corrupted politicians", "save the environment", "Preserve the Beauty" ... this and much more is what angry locals yell at meetings and hearings. I am watching one "victory" after another for a few last years. And each victory pushes us back.
Our population is growing. We are destroying flora and fauna at an unprecedented pace. People are fighting against the high-rises. Adamantly against. However, is this really a problem for the environment? Look at Single … (3 comments)
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beachside condos: Fay Is Leaving. Sort Of... - 08/22/08 07:49 PM
Fay, a very slow moving tropical storm, is still here, but it's center is a bit north of us, and there is less wind and rain. After two days at home, we finally get into the car to go to the office. Turn it on, shift the gear to D and the car gets quite a jolt.
Puzzled, trying to put it back into parking, but it does not go back past neutral. So, I sit and wait till it warms up completely, and then move it to "Drive", and start moving. It goes, but something is wrong with it. It … (4 comments)
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beachside condos: Is It All About Us? Or Clients? - 04/25/08 09:32 AM
Gayle Castillo wrote Multiple Offers intent to buy Only One .
I wrote a comment, there were a few other comments, and I wanted to forget about it, but turns out I can't.
The story is simple. The Buyer wants to make 2 offers, and he intends to buy only one property. What is the first reaction of the Buyer's agent? She said "No". THey ask her why, and she tells them that this is unethical. And commenter praised Gayle for her stand.
I am in disbelief. What is it, a boing match between the Buyer's agent and the Buyer? … (22 comments)
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