Buying Investment Property in Daytona Beach - 09/27/09 07:09 PM
Most of what you've read the last couple of months has been geared to 1st time buyers because of the tax credit available.  But in our Daytona Beach real estate market, we have a large percentage of investors - folks who want to buy now to use in later years, or just buyers who see the market as a great opportunity for rental property.  Here are some points you should consider when you think of becoming a real estate investor:
1.  Location:  Invest in the very best location you can afford.  You will attract better tenants, higher rents, and achieve more … (1 comments)

Sugar Forest in Port Orange, FL - 09/19/09 02:32 PM
I just posted a new listing on Sugar House Drive in Sugar Forest.  This is such an interesting name for a community, but I couldn't find any information on why it was named that - maybe an old sugar cane plantation?  Anyway, Sugar Forest offers single family houses, duplexes, and triplexes. There are no HOA fees.   Sugar Forest is loaded with natural beauty and the streets are lined with mature oak trees. The homes are older, but most have great pride of ownership.  The community is in an area that's an easy commute to Port Orange, South Daytona and Daytona Beach.  … (0 comments)

Port Orange, FL: 861 Sugar House Dr, Sugar Forest, Home for Sale, SOLD! - 09/19/09 02:12 PM
This spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath house in the neighborhood of Sugar Forest in Port Orange has no homeowners dues.  With a newer roof and central air, this gem is ready for your buyer who is demanding more space.  There is low maintenance inside and out, and a sprinkler system.  A large screened lanai, treed and landscaped rear yard make outdoor living comfortable and enjoyable.  The property has been an assisted living facility, and the business will be closed within the next 60 days, so it is being offered as a single family house.  This location is close to schools, shopping, … (0 comments)

Holly Hill, FL: 1024 Grand Hickory Circle, Holly Hill, FL Reduced Again! $95,000 - 09/11/09 08:47 PM
This single story home in Holly Hill is comprised of two generous sized bedrooms, a large eat-in kitchen, and living room/dining room combination with cathedral ceilings plus a study area that could easily be converted to a third bedroom if desired. Outside you will find a 10 x 28 screened porch and a large privacy fenced yard. End unit sits on an extra deep lot. Close to schools, shopping, restaurants, medical facilities and conveniences. This one owner home has been impeccably maintained and is ready to move in!
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Daytona Beach Blues Society - 09/06/09 08:47 PM
No, I don't mean the blues about the real estate market in Daytona Beach, but the great live music scene here in Daytona Beach.  We've long been famous for the great musicians who have roots in Daytona, like Stevie Ray Vaughn and the Allman Brothers, but the Daytona Beach Blues Society helps promote and showcase Blues music.
Thanks to fans and residents who support the music, the Society is thriving, and national touring bands and local musicians alike are welcome here in North Central Florida.  Founding President Jeff Fedor is a performing roots blues artist, and is also singer and songwriter.
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Daytona Beach, FL: Real Estate Market Update, August, 2009 - 09/04/09 08:21 PM
I have just reviewed the monthly statistics for our area from the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and thought you'd like to know the market activity from August 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009. There are currently 5436 active residential listings. There are 2720 listed houses as of September 1 and 209 houses sold between August 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009. There are 1307 listed condos as of September 1 with 85 condos sold between August 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009.
There are always some of these houses and condos that are Short Sales and agents … (0 comments)