daytona condos: Morning on the Beach in Daytona Beach Shores
- 05/12/13 12:46 PM
I usually take my long walks on the beach in the evening, when the sun is low, and UV exposure is at a minimum. But today I went to the beach at 9 in the morning, as in the evening we are eating out with the family celebrating Mother’s Day.
The park in Daytona Beach Shores where I go was still not packed, and I had no problem parking the car.
The weather is what you can dream of: low 80s, slight ocean breeze, light clouds covering the sun to give rest to our skin…
As I was making my … (8 comments)
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daytona condos: Daytona Beach Shores Condo Market. April 2013
- 04/07/13 04:36 PM
So, what is happening on the condo market?
There are currently 27 condos for sale in Daytona Beach Shores, which are priced between $100K and $200K, 40 units priced between $200K and $300K, 13 condos priced between $300K and $400K, 1 between $400K and $500K, and 2 units are priced higher than $500K.
The smallest number is for one-bedroom condos: only 11 one-bedroom condos for sale in Daytona Beach Shores at this time. It is not that there is more demand for one-bedroom condos, than for 2- and 3- bedroom inits, it is because there are fewer one-bedroom condos in … (8 comments)
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daytona condos: If the price is right...
- 03/31/13 06:43 AM
What does it really mean? How do you know that the price is right? Does it mean that it should be the lowest possible price?
Are you watching the media and are waiting for the signs of market coming back? Is the media the source of your confidence?
Because if yes, then you only see it when it is gone. That's when you have the statistical data that prices at certain time were lower than today.
Is it a good time to buy? You pay a few dollars more, but you have the confidence in the market, you are not … (7 comments)
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daytona condos: Would You Sell for Yesterday's Price?
- 03/31/13 03:41 AM
The biggest “flaw” of the Real Estate market is that time and price are tighter than a great marriage. We want to buy today at yesterday’s price and we want to sell today at tomorrow’s price (or at any other time when the price was great). And we are never happy with today.
This is why in the slowest market of 2011 buyers were lookers. No matter how ridiculously low the prices were, no matter how much sense it was making to buy for about half per sq. ft. of luxury condos than what it cost developers to build, there was … (14 comments)
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daytona condos: It’s All About Supply And Demand
- 03/25/13 12:54 PM
It is always about supply and demand.
Take, for example, our area. Today on the stretch of Beachside covering Ponce Inlet, Daytona Beach Shores, Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea there are 214 two-bedroom condos for sale on MLS. If my memory serves me well, there were just under 700 two-bedroom condos for sale 5 years ago, and only in Daytona Beach Shores, in the Oceans Complex alone we had 226 two-bedroom condos for sale at that time…
However, there were only 77 two-bedroom condos sold on this stretch of Beachside 5 years ago. Which means that there were 77 buyers for all … (36 comments)
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daytona condos: Condo-Hotels. From Great to Crap
- 03/19/13 07:05 AM
The e-mail I received was not from the buyer, it was from the vacation renter. On the Internet he found a deal directly from the owner for an oceanfront unit with a kitchen and only for $59 a night plus tax. What a deal.
However, he wanted somebody to confirm for him that it was a nice place, and in his search ran into me. He said I was a condo-hotel guru, so he wanted my opinion.
I could have an easy way out, just say that I can't render an opinion on rental as I am doing sales, but I … (17 comments)
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daytona condos: Build Penthouse First. And Leave It Hanging
- 12/18/12 12:21 PM
I went to refresh my photos of Bellair Condos in Daytona Beach. I am sending photos and information to my Canadian buyer. Working with MLS, I noticed that the Listings were showing wide range of dates built. Weird for a single building.
Smiled and decided to check the Appraiser's website. I am thinking that the agent didn't check the Property appraiser's site, which is showing the date, and where i go to make sure I am correct.
So, I am there and... surprise-surprise... The County Property Appraiser's site is showing... 1973.
Does it mean that it is time for me … (4 comments)
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daytona condos: Best Two-Bedr Daytona Condos for Under $100K
- 12/14/12 10:56 AM
It is not a surprise to receive inquiries about condos, which are both nice and very afordable. Honestly, it is more difficult than finding a luxury condo for a lot more money, there are simply way more options, and choices. That is why I am taking it seriously, and the best way to do it is when I try to put myself in the shoes of the buyers.
It is not a science, and I simply picked those condos, that could make me happy. Hopefully, it could the same for my clients and customers.
Below is the short list on the best … (0 comments)
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daytona condos: A Better Option For The Buyer?
- 11/11/12 05:20 AM
A customer liked this fully remodeled 2 bdr/2 baths condo in Oceans Seven Condominium in Daytona beach Shores, which my agent showed to her. She needs financing, and financing is not easy for condos, so I suggested he sends her the contact info for a mortgage broker, who is doing a stellar job and really knows condos in the area.
To the point that he knows which of them have litigation, which can affect financing of a condo. We forwarded her the contact information, but she told him she was already talking to Bank of America, and they offered her … (43 comments)
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daytona condos: Sherwin Condominiums in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida
- 10/12/12 11:42 AM
Sherwin Condominiums is a 20-story condo tower (no 13th floor), built in 1991. There are 125 units in atrium style building, so characteristic for Peck Development company.
Another feature, common for all Peck high-rise buildings is that the clubroom is on the penthouse level, and offers panoramic views of the ocean. Total number of units per floor is 7. 5 units are 2-bedr/2 baths, and two are 3-bdr/3 baths units.
Two-bedroom unit are 1,380 and 1,561 sq. ft. plus balcony. Three-bedroom units are 1,826 sq. ft.
A few larger combined units are on the 18 and 19th floor and also … (6 comments)
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daytona condos: Southpoint Condominium in Ponce Inlet
- 10/11/12 11:23 PM
I write mostly about Daytona Beach Shores, where I live. However, there are quite a few condos in the town next to Daytona Beach Shores going south.
It is Ponce Inlet, and because both Atlantic Ave. and Peninsula Drive end at the entrance to the Lighthouse Park and do not go south, this is the quietest place in theh the whole Daytona Beach area, with not a single hotel/motel and only a few businesses like marinas and waterfront resaurants on the Intracoastal.
Trully a quiet residential area, and the best beaches in the area.
Southpoint Condominiums, a 7-story condominium in Ponce … (6 comments)
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daytona condos: So, Did You Like It?
- 10/08/12 12:36 AM
Often times condo rules do not allow MLS locks, and listing agents have to either provide keys or come and open the condos for showings.
This is the case for me with a beautiful two-bedroom/ two baths fully remodeled condo in Oceans Seven Condominiums in Daytona Beach Shores. 5-6 showings a week give me enough opportunity to watch buyers’ agents in action. Some of the agents I know, and some I have not met. And some agents are so busy….Like yesterday… The agent stopped her car in front of the entrance door and I let her customers in. She proceeded … (14 comments)
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daytona condos: Daytona Beach Shores. Oceans Grand Condominium. September 2012
- 09/24/12 08:06 AM
Oceans Grand is an 187-unit condominium in Daytona Beach Shores. This is ot a direct oceanfront building but you will enjoy the views of the ocean and Intracoastal.
Oceans Grand is the last building in the Oceans complex, consisting of 15 condominium buildings. It was completed in 2006.
21-story building, outdoor pool, large gym, saunas, steam room, game room, social room...
The condominium building is in the middle of a golf course. It is a short walk to the Beach, to the Shopping Center anchored by Publix; Walgreens, Bank...
3 bedr/3 baths are over 2,000 sf, 2 bedr/2 baths plus den … (4 comments)
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daytona condos: Daytona Beach Shores. Summer And The Beach.
- 08/20/12 12:08 AM
It is August, the hottest month in Daytona. Not that July is any cooler, and not that coming September is going to be any cooler, at least until the 30th of September… And no, I am not complaining. Looks like the majority of the country has or had much hotter time…
Surprisingly, we experience what the lifeguard called “upwelling” and the water on Sunday was only 76F, cooler than what we had in May. By tis time we should be firmly in the 80s, but it is the Ocean and it is always full of surprises.
241 condo units … (6 comments)
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daytona condos: Ponce Inlet. The Links in Harbour Village
- 08/06/12 12:56 AM
The Links is gated community, part of Harbour Village. The Links, located between the Atlantic Avenue and Peninsula Ave., have its own gate.
There are two seven-story cloverleaf-style towers with a circular multi-level garage in the center, allowing you to drive to your floor, and 4 residential wings.
376 two- and three-bedroom condo units total in both towers, with gorgeous views of the ocean, or the river. Each tower has one outdoor and one indoor pool.
North Tower completed in 2003, followed by a South Tower in 2004. Each Tower have their own condo-owners association and their own Board of Directors. Plus … (8 comments)
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daytona condos: Daytona Beach Shores. Ocean Vistas. August 2012 Market Update
- 08/02/12 04:12 AM
Ocean Vistas Condos in Daytona Beach Shores. August 2012 Market Update
Ocean Vistas in Daytona Beach Shores in my humble opinion is the best oceanfront condo not just in Daytona Beach Shores, but best in greater Daytona Area.
«A uniqueness of this project is bringing the Art Deco style to the Daytona Beach area» said the architect, the Principal at Charlan Brock & Associates, David Portwood.
108 graciously sized, two- and three-bedroom residences in 11-story beautiful building on 400 feet of beachfront.
Spacious balconies with glass rails for unobstructed views; Access-controlled entry to building, parking garage and pool area; Gourmet kitchens with imported cabinetry; Granite … (6 comments)
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daytona condos: Daytona Beach Shores. Oceans Seven Condominiums. Open House
- 07/29/12 03:25 PM
For a long time we did not have any open houses. And I mean for a long time. Last we had them, it was boring. One or two people venturing in. We sort of were ready for this scenario today. But boy, how different it is. It is a fully remodeled 2 bedr /2 bath direct oceanfront condo in Oceans Seven in Daytona Beach Shores. Gorgeous view of the ocean and the Intracoastal from this 7th floor unit. Our investor bought this unit at the auction. It was a nice unit by standards of … 1976, when Oceans Seven was … (17 comments)
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daytona condos: Right of First Refusal And Short Sale
- 07/15/12 09:20 AM
I posted Right Of First Refusal…What You Need to Know. It is a simple concept. If the price is low, it may trigger interest among other condo owners and they will have the right to buy the property under contract, provided they offer the same terms. Not all condos In Daytona area have this provision. Some only have the right of first refusal by the Association, and I only heard of two cases where it was used. But some condos have both the Right Of First Refusal by the Association, and also the Right of First Refusal (if the Association is … (4 comments)
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daytona condos: Right Of First Refusal…What You Need to Know
- 07/14/12 12:51 PM
When buying a condo in Daytona Area, watch for this clause. We use the Condominium Disclosure, and it specifies whether the Association has the first right of refusal, and also whether the Condo Owners have the right of refusal. While refusal by the Association is relatively rare, watch for those condominiums where the condo owners have the first right of refusal. It can easily happen that when you think that you got a great deal, the owners may agree with you and take it away from you. All they need is to offer the same terms to the Seller, and your … (32 comments)
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daytona condos: Daytona Beach Shores. Oceans Grand Condos. July 2012
- 07/12/12 12:24 PM
Built in 2006 in Daytona Beach Shores, Oceans Grand is the last building of the Oceans complex. It was not built by Bellemead Development Corp., original developer of all Oceans condo buildings, but by Callahan & Sons, a construction company from Massachusets.
It was also one of the last high-rise buildings in Daytona Beach Shores, which now limits buildings to 12 stories high.
There are 189 units in 21-story Oceans Grand. Oceans Grand is not directly on the Atlantic, it is between the river and the ocean, and the views are quite stunning no matter which side it is. New in … (0 comments)
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I usually take my long walks on the beach in the evening, when the sun is low, and UV exposure is at a minimum. But today I went to the beach at 9 in the morning, as in the evening we are eating out with the family celebrating Mother’s Day.
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