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Lowest Priced Pelican Bay Pool Home!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:58:43 -0600

Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath pool home located on sparkling waterway. This spacious home is worth checking out-neutral colors thru-out, cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, Culligan filtration system, sprinkler system and termite bond. Open & bright floor plan, new A/C, newer roof (replaced 2007), large screened lanai area with manicured landscaping. The large galley style kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space with all new appliances. The second bathroom has all custom tile in shower. This home has been well maintained and is move in ready! Master association fees are $575 annually. Pelican Bay is a prestigious country club community offering 24 hour manned gatehouses and security patrol. There are two championship golf courses. Close to shopping, schools and highway! Susan Southerland Luta Century 21 Sundance Realty $187,000

Daytona Beach Real Estate!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:24:05 -0500

Prestine 2 bedroom, 2 bath (plus den) maintenance free condo with 2 car garage. Open and bright floor plan, freshly painted, split bedrooms, skylights, cathedral ceileings, plantation shutters, Pelican Bay is a prestigious country club community offering 24 hour manned gatehouses and security patrol. Families that live an active lifestyle will find more than seven miles of fairways and greens, on two 18-hole championship golf courses.

Pelican Bay is within 5 minutes of fine dining, shopping and the Worl's most famous Beach, boating and auto racing and County's largest medical falicity just minutes away. Call Susan Southerland-Luta for more information on this great home! Century 21 Sundance Realty (386)547-1600

Lowest Priced Pelican Bay Pool Home!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:03:32 -0500

Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath pool home located on sparkling waterway.

This spacious home is worth checking out-neutral colors thru-out, cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, Culligan filtration system, sprinkler system and termite bond.

Open & bright floor plan, new A/C, newer roof (replaced 2007), large screened lanai area with manicured landscaping. The large galley style kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space with all new appliances.

The second bathroom has all custom tile in shower. This home has been well maintained and is move in ready! Master association fees are $575 annually. Pelican Bay is a prestigious country club community offering 24 hour manned gatehouses and security patrol. There are two championship golf courses. Close to shopping, schools and highway! Call Susan Southerland-Luta Today to see this great home!(386)547-1600. Priced to sell $187,000

Why You Should Consider Buying a Home in Today's Market

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:34:43 -0500

About one month ago, I was asked to do a presentation on the benefits of home ownership. So, I did some research and found alot of beneficial information that I thought would be helpful for those who are thinking about purchasing a home.

You will love the feeling of a home that's all yours. But there's a much better reason to own a home of your own. It's also just about the best investment you can make. Over the past 30 years, the median price of existing homes has increased an average more than 6% every year in Florida (according to NAR's existing home sales). The appreciation will vary from neighborhood to neighborhood and region to region. But as a general rule, you can pretty much count on a 6% per year increase in value over the long run.

AT first glance, 6% per year may not seem like all that much. After all, stocks (in good times) appreciate more than that. Over the long run, stocks have averaged an annual appreciation of closer to 7%-9% and you earn as much as 6% per year with the safest investment of all a U.S treasury bond. So why buy a home?

Take a second look. Normallly, when you buy a $200,000 house, you don't pay cash for it. You get a mortgage. Let's assume that you use a down payment of as much as 20%. That would be an investment of $40,000 of your own money. All the rest of your home's purchase price is "the banks money." That's right! You bought a $200,000 asset by committing only $40,000 of your own money.

At an annual appreciation rate of 6%, your $200,000 home will increase in value by $12,000 on an investment of $40,000. Your annual "return on investment" is a whopping 30%.

Of course, you are making mortgage payments, property taxes and other maintenance costs. But remember that Uncle Sam allows you to deduct all of the interest expenses and property taxes on your home against your income taxes. So the US goverment is essentially subsidizing your home purchase. Why because the goverment wants you to own your peace of the pie so it gives you an incentive to do so. Remember also that living in an apartment or rented home isn't cheap either and all you're collecting there are ent receipts.

What's this all mean? Simply that over time, the rate of return (or return on investment) on buying a home is higher than almost any other investment you could make. Not to mention that there's a lot of motivated sellers, inventory is high and properties are at an all time low. But even better than that, you get to participate in the "American Dream" owning a home of your own! Susan Southerland Century 21 Sundance Realty

Maintenance Free Living At It's Best!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:53:38 -0500

Priced to sell! Pelican Bay Lakefront 2, bedroom 2 bath, open and bright floor plan first floor end unit with formal dining room plus eat in kitchen, inside laundry and enclosed Florida room.

Just steps to the Country Club. Master Assoc. dues $575 annually. Centrally located close to schools and shopping. Easy to show! $99,900 Susan Southerland Century 21 Sundance Realty (386)547-1600

To view all MLS listings view my website www.sellingdaytonabeach.com

Maintenance Free Living At It's Best!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:18:58 -0500

Well maintained 2 bedroom ,2 bath condo located on 2nd floor in Yorktowne Estates.

Open & bright floor plan, reserved covered parking with storage unit. Maintenance fees include: exterior insurance, building maintenance, lawn care, water, sewer, trash, community pool and clubhouse.

Susan Southerland-Luta Century 21 Sundance Realty

Susan Southerland (386)547-1600 To view all MLS listings view my website www.sellingdaytonabeach.com

Centrally located, close to shopping & I95.

Acreage in Heart of Daytona Beach!!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:10:45 -0500

Recently remodeled brick home with 3 bedrooms/2 baths, new kitchen and appliances, new flooring, crown molding, fireplace, large eat in kitchen with 8X13 dinette area and a 11x19 enclosed Florida room.

Over 1 1/2 acres with two large work sheds w/electric.

Behind the home you can separate into 3 seperate parcels. Mature fruit trees and lush landscaping located in a private setting at end of cul de sac in the heart of South Daytona. Centrally located close to shopping and schools.

Susan Southerland Luta Century 21 Sundance Realty (386) 547-1600.

To view all MLS listings visit my website www.sellingdaytonabeach.com

Prestigious Pelican Bay!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:24:53 -0500

Serenity awaits you as you enter this impeccably maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bath custom built brick home,

located on the 12^th hole of Pelican Bay's North Golf Course. Open, bright floor plan, over 3,000 sq. ft of luxurious living area, heated pool (resurfaced in 2008), large master suite with sitting room, volume ceilings, gas fireplace, central vacuum, alarm system, large eat-in-kitchen, spectacular water views from every room in home. Many upgrades!

Close to shopping, schools and airport. Pelican Bay master association is $575 annually. Susan Southerland-Luta Century 21 Sundance Realty (386)547-1600 $369,900

Pelican Bay Delight!!!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:53:08 -0600

Lovely 3 bedroom, 21/2 bath, 2-car garage with spectacular golf course and waterviews!

Open & bright floor plan, master bedroom downstairs, beautiful berber carpeting and tile thru-out, fire place, glass enclosed patio, eat-in-kitchen, family room and den! Move in ready! Call Susan Southerland-Luta for more information on this great home! Century 21 Sundance Realty (386)547-1600. $179,900

Pelican Bay 18-Hole Championship Golf Course in Daytona Beach, Florida

Pelican Bay Country Club is located in Daytona's Premier Gated Community, featuring 2 championship golf courses that wind around sparkling waterways and lush foliage.

2 18-hole championship golf courses
Large Driving Area
Putting Area and short game practice area
Pro Shop
PGA-Certified Golf Professional Available
Experienced and Professional Staff
Golf and Social Activities

Pelican Bay Villa!!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:35:44 -0600

Serenity awaits you as you enter this lovely 2 bedroom, 21/2 bath single family villa located on sparkling waterway in Prestigeous Pelican Bay.

Open split floor plan, newer carpet and wood floors in kitchen, a/c and roof. Over 1,700 sq ft. of living area, eat-in-kitchen, dining room, large living room w/ wood buring fireplace, screened patio and cathedral ceilings.

Centrally located close to shopping and schools. 24 hour secured community with 2 championship golf courses and country club. Price right $169,900 Susan Southerland Century 21 Sundance Realty (386)547-1600

Pelican Bay Delight!!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:15:25 -0600

Maintenance free living at its best! Completely renovated 2 bedroom 2 bath condo located on the 14th tee of Pelican Bay's South Golf Course.

Open & bright, cathedral ceilings w/skylights, fireplace, eat-in-kitchen, split floor plan and glass enclosed Florida room. This home needs nothing... Sellers recently replaced kitchen cabinets & countertops, appliances, fixtures and remodeled both bathrooms.

Custom tile thru-out home (bedrooms are carpeted), freshly painted, wired for surround sound, newer a/c with all new duct work, exhaust fan in garage and leveor blinds thru-out home. Located across from community heated pool. Maintenance fees include water, sewer and trash, lawn, all exterior maintenance, pest control, exterior building insurance and community pool. Priced at $149,900... Call Susan Southerland Luta today to see this great home...Century 21 Sundance Realty (386)547-1600

PRICED UNDER APPRAISED VALUE!!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:22:31 -0500

Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home located in great Port Orange Neighborhood.

This homes features include; formal dining room cathedral ceilings,

glass enclosed Florida room with ceremic tile, split bedrooms, wood like flooring in dining and living room.eat in kitchen. Move in ready! Call Susan Southerland today to see this great home. (386) 547-1600 Century 21 Sundance Realty Priced $15,000 under appraised value. $175,000

PELICAN BAY DELIGHT!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:27:49 -0500

PRICED BELOW MARKET VALUE! WELL MAINTAINED ICI HOME LOCATED ON SPARKILING WATERWAY IN THE

ISLANDIA SECTION OF PRESTIGiOUS PELICAN BAY! FRONT OF 107 MORNING DOVE:

THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME HAS AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH NEWER BERBER CARPETING, FRESHLY PAINTED, LARGE EAT-IN-KITCHEN, OVERSIZED MASTER SUITE, LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM COMBO, NEWER WINDOW BLINGS, AND ENCLOSED FLORIDA ROOM.

LARGE EAT-IN-KITCHEN:

CENTRALLY LOCATED CLOSE TO SHOPPING & SCHOOLS. THE SELLER IS IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING ON NEW ROOF IT WILL BE COMPLETED IN THE NEXT 30-45 DAYS. PRICE BELOW MARKET VALUE!!!!

LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM COMBO:

SPARKLING WATERWAY! Call Susan Southerland Century 21 Sundance Realty for more information on this great home! (386) 547-1600

Port Orange Delight!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:45:41 -0500

Expect to be impressed as you enter the impeccably maintained 3 bedroom (plus den) screened pool home located on lake in much sought after Town Park.

This elegant home features many upgrades starting as you pull up to the beautiful paved driveway with lush landscaping. You will enjoy cooking in your gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, upgraded cabinets and appliances.

The master suite offers oversized masterbed room with safe room, jacuzzi tub and seperate shower. This open & bright floor plan has high ceilings throughout, surround sound, intercom system, crown molding & upgraded fixtures & fans.

Serenty awaits you when you enter the lanai area as it overlooks the sparkling waterway.

Call Susan Southerland to see this

great home today! Century 21 Sundance Realty

(386) 547-1600

WWW.SELLINGDAYTONABEACH.COM

Florida Living At It's Best!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:18:22 -0500

Custom built ICI expanded Windermere model, impeccably maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3-car garage estate home located in golf & gated community in Prestigious Pelican Bay.

Expect to be impressed as soon as you enter this beautiful decorator's delight with custom window treatments and blinds, upgraded fixtures & fans, all top of the line appliances, central vacuum, volume ceilings with

plant shelves & decorator niches & electric fireplace with crown molding. Serenity awaits you on the over-sized lanai area with screened, heated, pool & summer kitchen. Perfect for entertaining!

Professional landscaping with palm trees and a deep well irrigation system finish this beauty! Call Susan Southerland Century 21 Sundance today to see this great home! Price $497,500

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Daytona Beach Condo For Sale!!!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:45:08 -0600

Maintenance free living at it's best! Lovely 2 bedroom 2 bath 2-car garage condo located in prestigious Pelican Bay.

Open & bright floor plan, split bedrooms, large eat-in-kitchen, inside laundry, newer appliances & fixtures.

This condo is move-in-ready with all neutral colors thru-out, large living room/dining room combo with French doors leading to screened patio.

Priced reduced$116,500!

Pelican Bay is an attractive, and surprisingly affordable, sports and social-oriented (optional), secured community consisting of custom-built executive homes, single homes, golf villas, duplexed, patio and town homes, as well as low level confominiums in a beautiful tree and waterway setting....designed to blend with the natural environment.

To preview this property or any others, please contact Susan Southerland of CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty (386)547-1600 or view my website at www.SellingDaytonaBeach.com.

Daytona Beach Real Estate For Sale! 4 Cormorant Circle

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:36:37 -0600

Impeccably maintained, 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family home in the Cypress Cove section of Pelican Bay. Spectacular waterviews nestled on premium waterfront lot.

Open & bright floor plan, newer tile in bathrooms, new laminate wood flooring in kitchen, dinette & foyer. Large eat-in-kitchen with breakfast bar,pantry and upgraded appliances.

This lovey home has community heated pool in walking distance. Located in 24 hour gated community. $244,900 Susan Southerland Century 21 Sundance Realty (386) 547-1600

Daytona Beach Real Estate For Sale! 128 Laughing Gull

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:27:32 -0600

Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath, end unit townhome located in much sought after Pelican Bay.

Open & bright, newer appliances, eat-in-kitchen, fireplace, glass enclosed Florida room, wet bat and intercom system. Lowest priced 3 bedroom townhome in Pelican Bay! $138,500

Wow! What a view for under $140,000 in gated golf community. Centrallly located close to shopping and schools. Susan Southerland Century 21 Sundance Realty (386) 547-1600

Is the Daytona Beach Real Estate Market Improving?

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:57:15 -0600

This week in Daytona Beach real estate I have two properties that are under contract.

Yes.... Things are finally picking up!

It's definitely a buyers market both properties are pending for more than 20% off asking price. Seller's are just getting tired of waiting for buyers so they are willing to take a big price cut to just get away from making unnecessary payments on two homes as well as maintenance.

Interest rates are down and the latest articles predict the Canadians are coming down to purchase properties due to the inflation of the Canadian dollar. The value of the dollar against the euro decline currency of 13 European countries: Germany, Belgium, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia and Finland.

Today, a foreign buyer would need only 34,100 Eros to make a $50,000 down-payment on a house, compared to 37,920 Eros to make the same down-payment at the beginning of the year. In the current market we are seeing lots of short sales and foreclosures due to the properties increasing in value over 100% in a three year period.

If your thinking of buying or seling Daytona Beach real estate....

Contact Susan Southerland Century 21 Sundance Realty (386) 547-1600

Country Club Living in Daytona Beach Florida, Luxurious Pelican Bay!

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:45:47 -0500

Pelican Bay Country Club is an exclusive, member-owned country club with some of the finest recreational facilities in the area.

1/2 mile for East Entrance
Fine Family and Casual Dining
Full Service
Banquet Facilities seats 250
Restaurant and Lounge
Membership Required
Membership office 386-756-0034

These facilities, which may change from time to time, include 2 18-hole tournament golf courses, tennis courts, restaurant, lounge, meeting rooms and a swimming complex.

Pelican Bay 18-Hole Championship Golf Course in Daytona Beach, Florida

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:12:16 -0500

Pelican Bay Country Club is located in Daytona's Premier Gated Community, featuring 2 championship golf courses that wind around sparkling waterways and lush foliage.

2 18-hole championship golf courses
Large Driving Area
Putting Area and short game practice area
Pro Shop
PGA-Certified Golf Professional Available
Experienced and Professional Staff
Golf and Social Activities

While the North course is private, the South course welcomes any golfer at any level for an unforgettable golf experience. To reserve your spot on the course please call 386-756-0034

840 Pelican Bay Drive Daytona Beach, FL 32119

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:26:13 -0500

Spectacular ICI Preakness model, Open & spacious, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, (plus bonus room) 3-car garage home located in Pelican Bay.

Over 3,000 sq feet of living area, family room, eat-in-kitchen, formal dining room, large screened porch overlooking waterway. Price $399,900 Call Susan Southerland today to see this great home or visit my website www.sellingdaytonabeach.com

834 Banbury Drive Port Orange, FL 32129

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:13:51 -0500

Expect to be impressed! Renovated to perfection, 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath (plus den) single family home located in the heart of Port Orange.

Open & spacious floor plan, over 2,800 sq feet of living area, new tile, carpet, fixtures, kitchen cabinets & counter tops, sprinkler system, well & fenced in yard. Make an appointment to see this home you won't be disappointed! Reduced $299,900 Call Susan Southerland today (386) 547-1600 or visit my website www.sellingdaytonabeach.com

120 Kingbird Circle Daytona Beach FL 32119

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:05:27 -0500

Maintenance free living at it's best! Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with 2-car garage.

Spectacular water-views! Split bedrooms, large eat-in-kitchen, enclosed Florida room. Ready for immediate occupancy! Condo association covers all exterior maintenance, exterior building insurance, pest control, lawn care, water, sewer & trash, cable and community pool! Reduced $186,900 Call Susan Southerland today for additional information or visit my website www.sellingdaytonabeach.com

348-10 Bob White Court

Susan Southerland-Luta (Century 21 Sundance Realty) — Wed, 16 May 2007 14:56:28 -0500

Spacious ground floor 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo with enclosed Florida room overlooking golf couse and waterway.

Maintenance free living at it's best! The Hawk's Landing condo association maintains exterior of condo, exterior building insurance, pest control, water, sewer & trash & has a wonderful community heated pool. Priced at $179,900 Call today for additional information on this great home! Susan Southerland, Century 21 Sundance Realty (386) 547-1600 or visit my website www.sellingdaytonabeach.com