Jon's Real Estate ramblings

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Real Estate Broker/Owner - Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408
Living in Daytona Beach area is more relaxed and easier than in more humid Miami, and it is also the most affordable living by the Ocean.

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2011 

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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 gettin...
08/20/2011

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I am just curious whether anyone else had a similar experience. Short sale closed a year and a half ago. One mortgage only, Chase. On my table is the Satisfaction of Mortgage from Chase Bank. The Bank acknowledges full payment and satisfaction. However, the Seller is now getting constant calls fr...
08/19/2011

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There is a very cool website offering to show your credit score. I do not know whether this is an actual FICO score, but it looks like the closest that you can get besides going to mortgage guys. I like it. You create an account and you can come and monitor your credit score. I was watching mine ...
08/19/2011

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People call me, looking to buy a vacation condo to escape a few times a year, especially in winter, I am looking for the best deal for them, go into details why this and why not this. I am good at that. I know some nuances, I learned to foresee things that are not obvious at the time of showing… ...
08/18/2011

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I have an announcement to make. For those who has been on AR long enough, it is like a public service. In 3 days it is Brad Andersohn's birthday. So, if you know who he is, then you most probably like him a lot, and then you can go to his page and tell him that. I have a bit of nostalgia for the ...
08/18/2011

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Ocean Vistas Condominiums. 1925 S Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118 I consider Ocean Vistas in Daytona Beach Shores the best oceanfront condo in greater Daytona Area.  «A uniqueness of this project is bringing the Art Deco style to the Daytona Beach area» wrote the architect, the Prin...
08/16/2011

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Hmm, Actually, I did not choose Real Estate. It sort of had chosen me. After immigrating in 1991 I was looking for every opportunity to brush up my rusty English, and without a penny in my pocket I heavily relied on free English, so I would go to any presentation open to public. That's how I ende...
08/15/2011

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I always say that those who feel the market and acts a few months before others feel it, do best. Yes, they risk the most, but they do best. Not everyone is cut to run with big dogs, not everyone has that excellent sense...However, if your risk tolerance is different, the initial changes in the t...
08/14/2011

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Alan May posted this Kopi Luwak - good to the last "droppings"? It is written in his, and only his, engaging style, that makes him one of the most interesting bloggers. I guess the way this coffee is done is a surprise for many, and the thought of it may not be the most pleasant one. I am sure it...
08/13/2011

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Imagine a man or a woman buying a plane ticket. S/he goes on the net and searches for the best deal. S/he finally finds one. It is an exceptional price, so s/he is thrilled. Small problem, however. The seat is not by the window, and s/he would like it by the window. Is there anything by the windo...
08/10/2011
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