fl: UPDATE on "How to Handle Lying, Unethical REALTORS®" - 10/01/08 07:44 AM
Many of you who commented on my recent blog post about my dealings with an unethical real estate agent, had many questions which I attempted to answer by editing the post a couple of times, and by adding a few comments as well. (Sorry it's such a mess now.) As I … (16 comments)
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fl: Senior Expo in Daytona Beach Florida - 09/30/08 06:42 AM
For all our senior residents and anyone with elderly loved ones, here's something you'll enjoy. On Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., come enjoy the Lovin' Life Senior Expo at the Daytona Beach Volusia Mall on International Speedway Blvd.
Admission is FREE! And there will be...
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fl: Would You Buy This House? - 09/20/08 05:25 PM
Believe it or not, the photos in this post are of a house I recently sold. We just closed last week. You should know that these sellers are experienced at buying and repairing houses that need a lot of work. But this house brings new meaning to needing a lot … (11 comments)
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fl: Reasons to Buy Real Estate in Ormond Beach FL - 09/13/08 01:16 AM
If you're looking for a place to move, or invest in real estate in Central Florida, or if you've been specifically considering the Daytona Beach area, you might want to consider buying real estate in the city of Ormond Beach. Ormond Beach is a beautiful community, just north of Daytona … (6 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach and Volusia County, Commercial Real Estate Changes - 07/20/08 10:52 PM
If you're a commercial real estate owner in the Daytona Beach area, with real estate to sell, you may or may not be aware of the fact that up until now, the decline in the national real estate market has been primariy limited to the residential market; at least, … (9 comments)
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fl: FUNtastic Events next week in Ponce Inlet Florida! - 07/18/08 01:24 AM
Coming up next week, July 21-25, 2008, children in grades 4 through 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. can enjoy the Marine Explorer Camp at the Ponce Inlet Marine Science Center. This is going to be a fun-filled week of snorkeling, fishing, kayaking, boating and more. I'm not … (4 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center; Boards & Waves Expo - 07/09/08 01:41 AM
If you're a resident or visitor of the Daytona Beach area, and most especially those of our surfer crowd, here's an exciting event for you! Yesterday, I posted a blog about the Surf Exhibit at the Ormond Beach Memorial Art Museum. But here's something a little more upbeat. On July 12 … (6 comments)
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fl: Real Estate Housing Market Hits a New Low? Yikes! - 06/30/08 10:58 PM
We all know the real estate industry is in dire straits. But I just read something that takes the proverbial cake.
I had so many titles running through my mind for this post. Thankfully, I found something appropriate to settle on. LOL
Check this out. For this woman, the housing market … (18 comments)
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fl: Investor's Alert! Ormond Beach Townhouse with Tenant- Price Reduced! - 06/16/08 11:05 PM
This beautiful 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Ormond Beach townhouse has a quality tenant with a 1 year lease. This is an excellent investment opportunity and the price has just been reduced to $137,900.
You enter this welcoming home through your private patio/garden and step into your welcoming foyer.
Enjoy meals from … (3 comments)
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fl: Real Estate Video for Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath pool home in Central Florida - 06/13/08 06:15 AM
Most of you know that I create full video tours for my real estate listings if at all possible, and have been doing so for about two years now. I've never been a fan of virtual tours because of the distortion factor, and could never understand why REALTORS® weren't just video … (7 comments)
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fl: Beautiful Edgewater 3 Bedroom House Video - 06/05/08 06:18 AM
Welcome to your source for central Florida real estate.
A few days ago I posted a blog about a house I had just listed in Edgewater Florida. It's a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, in excellent condition. Follow this link to read all about this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath … (2 comments)
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fl: Housing Discrimination. Do you know the law? - 06/03/08 11:46 PM
Real estate agents, mortgage bankers, and mortgage brokers already know about the Federal Fair Housing Act. Most agents for both real estate sales and lending are not only aware of these laws, but strictly adhere to them. But are you aware that if a real estate buyer or seller starts … (16 comments)
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fl: Real Estate Sellers- What is Your REALTOR® Doing For You? - 05/24/08 02:44 PM
In this difficult buyers market, when every real estate listing has all the odds stacked against it, and slim chance of selling quickly, it's more important than ever that REALTORS® do their jobs to the best of their abilities.
I was recently reading a blog post by Susie Blackmon about a … (5 comments)
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fl: Good News for your Daytona Beach Seaside Music Theater withdrawals - 05/17/08 01:59 AM
A few days ago I had to report some bad news about Daytona Beach's Seaside Music Theater. It turns out that SMT had to cancel their entire summer season, after the Daytona Beach News Journal who has been the grand sponsor of the Theater for over 30 years, withdrew their support.
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fl: Bad News for Daytona Beach and Seaside Music Theater - 05/14/08 02:50 AM
Daytona Beach residents, visitors and anyone who is considering a move to the Daytona Beach area, please read this post! This may have a big impact on you!
Those of you who regularly read my blog may have become accustomed to my periodic posts about the fantastic presentations at Seaside Music … (9 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach Upcoming Theater Event, May 9-18 - 05/07/08 10:46 PM
For those of you in the Daytona Beach area who enjoy theater, and would enjoy an inexpensive way to spend an afternoon or evening, you should familiarize yourself with the Daytona Playhouse.
This month; May 9-18, 2008 The Daytona Playhouse presents "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife". I read the description on … (2 comments)
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fl: May 3rd and 4th events in Daytona Beach & Nearby Areas! - 05/03/08 01:05 AM
Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach and surrounding area residents, as well as visitors; WELCOME! If you're considering buying or selling real estate in the east Volusia county area, I'd love to help! Being a lifetime resident of this area, I'm very familiar with this entire area and have sold … (3 comments)
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fl: New Smyrna Beach/Edgewater 3/2/2 Pool House for sale - 04/30/08 01:03 AM
This beautiful house is in immaculate condition, has a sparkling pool with spillover spa and it's priced to sell!
Have the ultimate party, or the perfect place for your family to play. Look at this fabulous tiki bar on your own covered lanai by your pool and spa.
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fl: Affordable 2 Bedroom House For Sale in Daytona Beach - 04/04/08 03:41 AM
Affordable 2 Bedroom House For Sale in Daytona Beach. Move in today and enjoy this corner lot location. Real Estate is Great in 2008!
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fl: You'll Love to Buy this 4 Bedroom House in Daytona Beach - 04/04/08 02:56 AM
You'll Love to Own this 4 Bedroom House in Daytona Beach. The Large Corner Lot is Fully Fenced with Storage Shed. Front Yard has Extra Paved Parking Spaces.
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fl: Affordable House for Sale in Daytona Beach Florida - 04/04/08 02:21 AM
Real estate buyers, this house is a great buy! 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large yard-fully fenced, no houses in back for a bit of privacy.
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fl: Daytona Beach: Sunday Afternoon Activity. And a few other suggestions. - 03/29/08 04:06 PM
Daytona Beach residents, visitors and those who may be looking to buy real estate here, as long as you're here, why not try something slightly different and off the beaten path? If you're a fan of the arts, or looking for a bit of culture, tomorrow is the last day to … (0 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, here's another reason to live here! - 03/17/08 10:25 PM
Do you think you'd like to live in Daytona Beach Florida, but don't know what to expect? Well, I've written a billion (OK, that may be a slight exaggeration.) blog posts about Daytona Beach real estate. But I haven't said much about South Daytona, which is such a beautiful … (9 comments)
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fl: Another Busy Week for Lisa Hill, in Daytona Beach Real Estate - 03/10/08 12:43 AM
Yes, you read my title correctly; I had a busy week last week, in Daytona Beach real estate.
As I’ve been stating since this year started, my business has picked up tremendously. Many of you have attributed it to my attitude and decision to have a personal slogan for this year: … (10 comments)
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fl: Real Estate: Buying, Selling, Pre-Qualifying and Communicating - 03/08/08 08:27 PM
Real Estate: Buying, Selling, Pre-Qualifying & Communicating. If you’re a seasoned real estate agent, I’m preaching to the choir. And if you’re a real estate buyer or seller, you may be pretty knowledgeable yourself. But after a call I received this week, it’s regrettable that this post is actually necessary. As … (5 comments)
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fl: Chelsea Place-Ormond Beach Community goes Green! - 03/03/08 11:53 PM
Daytona Beach real estate is finally going green! Well, actually, it’s Ormond Beach.ICI Homes has a “green” community on Granada Blvd., (aka Hwy 40) in Ormond Beach that is now in phase 2. It’s Chelsea Place. The sales staff was nice enough to take me on a tour and show me … (8 comments)
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fl: NASCAR, the Daytona 500 and an Open House - 02/17/08 01:25 AM
At 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, tourists and local NASCAR fans will be seated and ready for the start of the Daytona 500. I just found out that NASCAR is celebrating 50 years this year! And if you can't be here in person, you can go to the web site … (9 comments)
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fl: 21st Annual Daytona Beach Boat Show (Part 2) - 02/10/08 11:47 PM
Last week I wrote a post to let everyone know about the 21st Annual Daytona Beach Boat Show that was happening this weekend at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center. You can read that post here: 21st Annual Daytona Beach Boat Show.
I think you'll find this next part fascinating. It's a little … (8 comments)
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fl: New Smyrna Beach FL Real Estate Sales: 2007 Year in Review - 01/30/08 10:46 PM
Over the past few weeks I've been covering the 2007 real estate sales for the Daytona Beach area. You can read those posts here...
Daytona BeachDaytona Beach ShoresPort OrangeOrmond BeachOrmond by the SeaPonce InletSouth DaytonaHolly Hill Wilbur by the SeaNow immediately to the south of the Daytona Beach area... more precisely, just … (2 comments)
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fl: Ormond Beach Real Estate: 2007 Year in Review - 01/17/08 12:46 AM
I just finished giving annual real estate updates for the year 2007 for
Daytona BeachDaytona Beach ShoresPort OrangeAs I stated in a couple of those posts, my motto for this year is Real Estate is Great in 2008! I came up with that motto with good reason. Just read my post titled … (7 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach Shores Real Estate: 2007 Year in Review - 01/11/08 08:36 PM
This week, I posted a blog about how well 2008 has started for me. Actually, I posted a couple of blogs on that subject. You can read those here...
Real Estate is Great in 2008Good News for Central Florida Real Estate in 2008? And yesterday I posted the Daytona Beach Real Estate: … (1 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach Real Estate: 2007 year in review - 01/10/08 10:24 PM
I recently posted 2 blogs about how well my Daytona Beach real estate sales have started in 2008. This is great news compared to the great real estate meltdown of 2007. Read Real Estate is Great in 2008 and Good News for Central Florida Real Estate in 2008 to find out … (5 comments)
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fl: 715 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL - 12/09/07 08:09 PM
Beautful, Direct Riverfront Condo Unit
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fl: Things to do in Port Orange this weekend - 11/29/07 09:00 PM
If you're planning to buy real estate in Port Orange, here are a few more great reasons to live here. Yes, I personally live here. I was also born and raised in the Daytona Beach area. I'm proud to have called Volusia County my home for my 40 years of life.
I … (4 comments)
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fl: Luau in New Smyrna Beach this weekend! - 11/29/07 12:39 PM
Once again, although my expertise is in real estate, I can also be a connoisseur of fun! So if you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, Chases on the Beach in New Smyrna Beach, is having a Luau on Saturday night, December 1, 2007.
MusicDancingLimbo GamesHula DancersEmceed by DJ … (2 comments)
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fl: Real Estate Market Report for South Daytona Florida - 11/24/07 04:21 PM
This post will finalize my reports for real estate listings and sales for the Daytona Beach area in the month of October. (My next excursion of this nature will be in the beginning of January, with the data for each city, for the entire year.) This final October post is for … (0 comments)
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fl: Are Appraisals an Accurate Depiction of Real Estate Market Value? - 11/23/07 06:19 PM
Real estate appraisals and true market value. Where do I start?
You'll have to eExcuse me while I ramble a little bit on this post. I'm just going to dump all my thoughts right here, without choosing a side, or even sticking to a specific angle. Please read carefully!
I just read … (18 comments)
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fl: I AM THANKFUL! Are You? ... Are You Really? - 11/21/07 01:05 PM
I've been reading the posts by other Rainers, prompting us to help those in need. And they're not talking about small needs. Broker Bryant Tutas, in his post "Active Rain Members CAN Make A Difference. Will You?" gave us links to foundations that help children who are literally starving to death. … (10 comments)
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fl: Real Estate Market Report for New Smyrna Beach Florida - 11/20/07 01:12 PM
I'm continuing with my report of real estate listings and sales for the Daytona Beach area, this post will cover New Smyrna Beach. If you're not familiar with the layout of the cities in East Volusia County, view this map of the Daytona Beach area. New Smyrna Beach is not really … (0 comments)
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fl: Real Estate Market Report for Ormond Beach - 11/17/07 03:54 PM
To continue my report of real estate listings and sales for the Daytona Beach area, this post will cover Ormond Beach. If you're not familiar with the layout of the cities in East Volusia County, view this map of the Daytona Beach area.
As of November 16, 2007 there were 1157 … (2 comments)
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fl: Real Estate Market Report for Holly Hill Florida - 11/17/07 02:24 PM
If you're not familiar with the Daytona Beach area, there are actually several small towns within a 20 mile radius that make up what many people think is all Daytona Beach. Holly Hill is a small town that borders the north side of Daytona Beach. I just posted a market report … (2 comments)
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fl: Real Estate Market Report for Daytona Beach Shores - 11/15/07 10:17 PM
I just posted the market update and sales history for Port Orange Florida and proceeded to investigate the data for Daytona Beach Shores. I made a strange and interesting discovery. First I'll provide the same basic data I found for Port Orange. For Daytona Beach Shores, as of November 15, 2007, there … (4 comments)
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fl: And you thought your clients were flaky? - 11/14/07 10:52 PM
I have a condo-conversion project listed, with 42 units available for sale. There are studios, 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms units available, priced from $114,900 to $148,900.
Before I get to the point, I'll insert a side not here and thank Rick Garcia for his assistance when I started working … (8 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach Area Home Sellers Beware! - 11/12/07 02:22 PM
Please be aware that a woman posing as a REALTOR® is targeting homes with FOR SALE signs. This woman will knock on the door, tell the owner that she has spoken with the listing agent and she is there to preview the home for a customer.
When asked for a … (2 comments)
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fl: A Problem in Florida's Ecosystem - 11/10/07 04:25 PM
I was born and raised, and sell real estate in Daytona Beach, FL. Of course, throughout my life, I've visited South Florida many times, and am always fascinated by the obvious differences in our flora and fauna. Daytona Beach, although considered to be part of central Florida, is actually closer to … (11 comments)
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fl: Pay for leads? NEVER AGAIN! - 10/31/07 09:49 PM
Here on Active Rain, and pretty much everywhere REALTORS® congregate, the majority of them don't believe in paying for leads. I realize there are REALTORS® who actually do well with the online lead selling sites. I don't begrudge them for that. We all have different things that work for us.
But … (38 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach Condos/Apartments for sale OR RENT! - 10/31/07 05:09 PM
Completely remodeled Surfside Villas condos/apartments in Daytona Beach Florida, just a few blocks from the beach and boardwalk; just one block from the river, restaurants and shopping.
There are studios, one bedroom and 2 bedroom units available on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. There is an elevator on the premises, as … (0 comments)
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fl: I Love My Real Estate Profession Because... - 10/28/07 01:43 AM
Another blogger here on Active Rain, Mike Mueller came up with the great idea for us to write about what we love about our jobs. I'm not sure if I can put how I feel into words, but here goes.
I think the best way to explain how I feel about selling … (10 comments)
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fl: Update for Daytona Beach Area Real Estate Sales - 10/27/07 07:13 PM
Today I found a new question on my blog post about Real Estate Activity for the area of Daytona Beach Florida. This question was referencing why we're seeing so many expired listings each month in the Daytona Beach Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
To answer the question of why we have so … (0 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach Area Upcoming Events - 10/25/07 06:21 PM
This is just a quick post to give you a list of events to plan on attending in the Daytona Beach area. Daytona Beach has MANY events that go far beyond what the public is aware of.
Pretty much everyone knows about NASCAR, Bike Week, Biketoberfest, Spring Break, etc. But if … (4 comments)
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fl: Moving to Daytona Beach? There are plenty of things to do! - 10/24/07 09:18 PM
If you're planning to buy real estate in Daytona Beach Florida, or any of the surrounding cities, you'll be interested in some of the great things you'll find to do here.
Aside from the obvious tourist attractions such as NASCAR at the Daytona International Speedway, Bike Week and Biketoberfest, and the World's … (6 comments)
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fl: Drastic Changes in Florida's Real Estate Contracts! - 10/16/07 09:47 PM
This month, our FAR/BAR Contract for Sale and Purchase, and our FAR/BAR As-Is Contract for Sale and Purchase underwent major revisions.
If you're a real estate buyer or seller, be sure to only work with a REALTOR® who is educated on these changes. Hiring a REALTOR® who is not familiar with … (7 comments)
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fl: Open House in Ormond Beach - 10/14/07 01:42 AM
Qualified real estate buyers are welcome! Come see this beautiful house in the Daytona Beach area.
This is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial style house in desirable Ormond Beach, FL, for $299,900. This owner is motivated, so come take a look and make an offer! Watch the video for a … (2 comments)
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fl: Buying or Selling Real Estate? Here's some helpful information! - 10/12/07 04:25 PM
If you're buying or selling real estate, you may not be aware of the many changes that have been occurring in the industry, and in the local market.
As you may know, real estate is a constantly changing market. While national and state reports are helpful, each city and even neighborhood has … (5 comments)
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fl: Selling A House; What Needs To Be Done - 09/29/07 01:58 PM
As a REALTOR®, when I list a house (also: condo, town house, manufactured home), I intend to sell it. Keeping this in mind, after making sure it's priced properly, I communicate with my sellers on the importance of keeping it "show ready". The beds should be made, dishes put away, toys … (6 comments)
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fl: Great dining in New Smyrna Beach - 09/28/07 06:12 PM
I know I'm a REALTOR® and not a food critic, but I can't help myself on this one. (BTW, there's some real estate info at the bottom of this post, if that's all you're looking for.)
Last weekend I wrote a post about the New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival. In that … (1 comments)
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fl: New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival - 09/23/07 01:17 AM
If you like Jazz and live in Central Florida, today (Sunday, September 23, 2007) is the last day of the New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival that's being held this weekend. Of course, there will probably another one in the recent future, but if you want to catch this one and spend … (1 comments)
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fl: Beautiful New Smyrna Beach Community - 09/22/07 10:20 PM
For anyone who's been considering buying real estate in New Smyrna Beach Florida, you should know about the beautifully upscale Venetian Bay Town & Country Club. This elegant development has a distinctive Italian feel and several different subdivisions.
The Venetian Bay master community is like a self-contained city unto itself, featuring … (0 comments)
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fl: 2 Bedroom Daytona Beach Condo for Sale or Rent - 09/21/07 01:59 AM
For everyone who's interested in investing in real estate in Daytona Beach Florida, here's another available condo in Surfside Villas. This one has 2 bedrooms and a great view from the private 3rd floor balcony. Click here to view a studio unit.
This Daytona Beach condomium/apartment project has been completely remodeled. All … (4 comments)
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fl: Long Days and Nights. But finally...Results! - 08/26/07 06:20 PM
If you read my last two posts, you heard my frustration with trying to schedule appointments to show condos, when all the keys needed to be picked up in the listing offices, or the listing agents had to accompany the showings. After several hours of scheduling appointments, I was finally able … (11 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach's Jackie Robinson Ballpark - Enjoy a FREE ball game! - 08/17/07 04:46 PM
Daytona Beach residents and visitors; are you looking for a way to spend a fun evening? Why not enjoy a ball game with the Daytona Cubs at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Visiting Jackie Robinson Ballpark is what Volusia Magazine recently called a "Norman Rockwell experience". This historic stadium that seats 4,000 … (2 comments)
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fl: 3.2 acres in New Smyrna Beach - 07/27/07 05:54 PM
Build your dream home here. 3.2 acres on corner lot in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Desirable area with convenient access to Orlando from Highway 44 or I-4.
Lot is not cleared, but only has small shrubs. Electric and water are at the street. Horses are permitted. $195,000
View the full details here - … (0 comments)
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fl: Should Real Estate Sales Prices be Public Information? - 07/26/07 07:55 AM
I just finished writing a post about Florida's "Sunshine Law" which grants public access to all meetings pertaining to anything even remotely governmental. You can read that post here, at Florida's Government and the Sunshine Law.
While I was writing that post, my mental wheels were turning about related real estate issues … (55 comments)
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fl: Florida's Government and the "Sunshine Law" - 07/24/07 03:52 PM
For anyone who is considering buying real estate in Florida, this is usually an intriguing subject. The state of Florida has a long-held tradition for openness regarding the public's right to access governmental meetings and records. The emphasis on the public's right to know is not only upheld in the Florida … (0 comments)
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fl: RECYCLING IN VOLUSIA COUNTY - 07/11/07 08:12 PM
I am proud to be posting this information about Volusia County, Florida.
For anyone who's concerned about our atmosphere, which should be everyone, I have some great news for those who live in Volusia County, Florida. Until now, residents of unincorporated areas of Volusia County were only able to recycle … (6 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach Florida, Vacation and Second Home Destination - 07/10/07 12:35 AM
Daytona Beach Florida has lured tourists from all over the country over the last 100 years. One of the biggest draws to this sunny Central Florida city is Daytona International Speedway, and the appeal of NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Automobile Racing, Inc).
The founder of NASCAR is William France Sr., … (9 comments)
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fl: It's Getting Hot Up In Here! - 07/04/07 08:24 PM
It's summer time and as I'm sure you've noticed, the heat can be sweltering.
Did you know that the interior of a vehicle, even parked in the shade, can rise to between 125-140 degrees Fahrenheit within 20 minutes? And in another 20 minutes, that temperature can increase by another 45 degrees. … (9 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach Condo Projects - 06/26/07 10:49 PM
In July of 2005, Daytona Beach area pre-construction condo sales hit a record high, according to the Florida Association of Realtors. And one year ago, 2 dozen condominium complexes were under construction in Volusia and Flagler counties, while at the present time, 16 of them are in various stages of completion.
According … (0 comments)
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fl: How to make sure your dream home, stays that way! - 06/26/07 10:00 PM
Have you heard the nightmare stories from people who bought a home that was located by a greenbelt, preserve, conservation area, or something of that nature, only to have that area developed into a noisy, ugly monstrosity at a later date? Or perhaps it's happened to you.
There are few … (4 comments)
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fl: New Construction and Native Plants - 06/21/07 10:18 PM
This past weekend, our local newspaper, the Daytona Beach News Journal had an article about how invading plants are destroying the native plants in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
As a Realtor, it's always a concern when anything in my work area is having a problem. New Smyrna Beach is only 10-15 … (10 comments)
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fl: Connecting with my Sellers and my Technology - 06/18/07 10:50 PM
I just read Broker Bryant's post called Look Me in the Eyes when you Talk to Me. It's an excellent post and story about making eye contact with the sellers, when you're on a listing presentation. I agree completely that we have to Connect with the sellers if we hope … (10 comments)
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fl: Choosing a Good Listing Agent when selling real estate - 06/14/07 10:03 PM
When choosing a licensed real estate agent, or a Realtor *(member of the Association of Realtors, and subscriber of the Code of Ethics) to market and sell your house, you'll want to get the best service possible. And more importantly, you want to get your home or property sold! … (7 comments)
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fl: Daytona Beach Area MLS Statistics - 06/12/07 09:15 PM
Residential Real Estate Sales Data for Volusia County, from the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS), for April 2007
For all your real estate needs, make a Smart Choice and call Lisa Hill today or click here Daytona Beach FL MLS listings
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fl: Steeplechase in Countryside, Port Orange FL - 06/07/07 02:09 PM
This is my second post about the smaller subdivisions within the upscale Port Orange Florida community called Countryside, where residents can enjoy the community lakes, pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. My last post focused on The Hunt Club in Countryside, which is the brick section of this community.
This time … (1 comments)
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fl: MAKING DECISIONS! - 05/27/07 01:56 PM
I've had a rough week. There's no sugar-coating it. It was just one of those weeks. I had to make some tough decisions and it was just rough. We all have those weeks. But I made the decisions, I stayed focused and I'm now working through the remainder of the … (14 comments)
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fl: ALL REALTORS® ARE NOT CREATED EQUALLY! - 05/21/07 10:09 AM
I keep wondering, when I bring buyers to see a house, and compare the house itself, to the Daytona Beach MLS information, why I see not just discrepancies and mistakes, but sometimes what can only be defined as downright laziness on the part of the listing agent.
A couple of days ago, … (38 comments)
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fl: PICTURE YOURSELF IN PORT ORANGE! - 05/19/07 07:23 PM
As a native of the Daytona Beach & Port Orange areas, I feel especially qualified and privileged to blog about all of Volusia County. But I have chosen to make my home in Port Orange, and most of my business comes from people who want to buy or sell real … (4 comments)
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fl: UPDATE ON NEW PORT ORANGE WAL MART SITUATION - 05/10/07 03:13 PM
For quite some time now, Wal Mart has been seeking approval from our City Council, to construct a Supercenter at the corner of Nova Rd. and Madeline Ave.
On the surface, to some people, this may seem like a great idea; except for the fact that there are already two Wal … (0 comments)
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fl: HOME IMPROVEMENTS THAT PAY - 05/07/07 11:14 PM
Which home improvements give the best payback?
If you're considering doing some remodeling on your current home, instead of buying a house, there are a number of factors that go into determining how well a project will pay back. Payback value depends a lot on the current market conditions in … (6 comments)
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fl: FLORIDA HOUSING MARKET INDICATORS - 04/28/07 01:10 PM
Statistics as of March, 2007, from Lisa C. Hill
Florida existing home sales: -28%
Florida existing condo sales:-32%
Florida existing home median price:$236,000
Florida existing condo median price:$208,800
Florida consumer confidence: 86
National existing home sales: -8.4%
National existing home median price:$217,000
National (Freddie Mac) mortgage rate:6.16%
All statistics are from the Florida … (1 comments)
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fl: REAL ESTATE VIDEOS vs VIRTUAL TOURS - 04/22/07 11:59 PM
(This blog has been updated. The new information is at Real Estate Videos and Virtual Tours.)
I am admittedly, a You Tube addict. Unfortunately, my addiction so far, has not been business related. But as I've been building my "fun" channel, I've been constantly considering how I could use a real estate … (12 comments)
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fl: Great News about real estate in the area of Daytona Beach, Florida - 04/16/07 11:34 PM
HELLO EVERYONE!
With all the negative reports from the media, I thought some good news was in order. After a year of slow sales in 2006, market conditions in Volusia County seem to be improving. 2007 started with many more buyer inquiries, then progressed to more viewings, and I'm now seeing … (1 comments)
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fl: Sharpening Skills-Real Estate in a Changing Market - 04/11/07 11:58 PM
After a steep drop in area sales, and an unprecedented listing inventory, 2007 is showing much desired improvement in market conditions in central Florida. In the summer of 2005, in the Daytona Beach area Association of Realtors, our MLS showed an average total inventory of approximately 1400 listings. We now have … (1 comments)
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