vacation condos: Amplifying The Offer
- 08/20/08 12:31 PM
With Georgia-Russia conflict, I have not written about real estate for quite some time and feel sort of ashamed. So, this is my exoneration...
When we have the buyer, we put together the best offer we can, have the Buyer signs and dates it and we send it to the Listing agent. Now it is in his/her corner. In situations where the offer is full price or otherwise is a very strong one and I am confident it is accepted on the spot, there is no worry.
Usually, however, my buyers do not want to pay the full price and come up … (4 comments)
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vacation condos: Unwelcome Guest Is Here
- 08/19/08 03:15 PM
Every summer we brace up for those unwelcome guests. Charley, Frances, Jeanne, Ivan... A lot of destruction, washed away beaches, for many it was lost power in 90-degree heat and humidity, people tired of living without AC, and no fridges working.
This was in 2004.
Now we got Fay. Not a major hurricane, just a named tropical storm.
The governor declared the state of emergency, everyone is ready, schools in the path of the storm are closed, and kids, after just one day in school, are happy that they get a break.
The day started quietly. The storm was battering Brevard … (1 comments)
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vacation condos: Happy Birthday, Jason Crouch!
- 08/17/08 06:52 AM
Jason Crouch is getting one year older today.
I never met Jason, never spoke to him. I know that he is in Texas, and that he is working Austin area.
What I, however, do know about Jason is that he writes blogs that make sense, and this is not a given in a Social Network of over 100,000 members.
As many other Members on AR, I note when I see his posts. There is always something interesting. Not the posts for quick points. He has his voice and he does not disappoint his followers.
His posts give you the clear idea who … (3 comments)
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vacation condos: Hawaiian Inn. A condo-Hotel Market Snapshot
- 08/12/08 04:35 PM
Hawaiian Inn Resort. 2301 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores
I checked the prices in Hawaiian Inn and decided to show them to you. When you look at $48,888 (and this is not a city view unit), you know that something is definitely not right here. These are prices of 2000-2001, not 2008, even though we tend to think that the prices can't be any lower than they are.
So, it is either owners are plain crazy, or there is something we do not know yet.
Smart thinking. This is the classic sign of a big assessment looming, actually already … (2 comments)
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vacation condos: What's Cooking, Russia?
- 08/11/08 05:23 PM
There is a war there in Georgia. Noting to be happy about. No easy solutions there, as the root of the problem is not in Saakashvili presidency or one of his predecessors, but way further in history, when the map was sewn by the Soviet rulers way before the WWII. That's how South Ossetia ended up as part of Georgia.
Georgia had its rush of nationalism after the Soviet Union broke apart. It happened in many multi-national republics. Remember Yugoslavia?
But they had a bigneighbor, who used every chance to hurt them. Abkhasia conflict 15 years ago was a provocation deliberately … (28 comments)
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vacation condos: Want a Free Video E-mail? Here's One
- 08/05/08 05:42 PM
I usually get a lot of terrific advice on AR, tips on new gadgets, new technology, etc, and I always think that it would have been nice at least once put together a blog where I would offer something to the Members but I always feel that whatever I know, everyone knows.
I read today a post about a video e-mail, and even though it could be a terrific service, it was not a free one, and in today's market adding small fee services like $20 a month could quickly add up...
And I use video e-mail from Juno (www.Juno.com) , which … (20 comments)
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vacation condos: How Common is Common Sense? An UnReal (Estate) Blog
- 05/03/08 11:52 AM
I recently read a blog calling for using Common Sense. I commented, because certain statements were not making much sense at all.
I remembered about this Common Sense thing while driving from the showing. I veered from the Highway and picked a narrow road along the Intracoastal. Homes on the right side, and the river is on my left side. I enjoyed the view slowly (35 MPH limit) driving back to the office. The minute I crossed from Ormond Beach to Holly Hill the speed goes to 25 MPH. Nothing else is changed. Only the speed.
Speed limit is the law, and even … (4 comments)
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vacation condos: Marina Grande on the Halifax. Market Snapshot
- 11/22/07 09:05 AM
Marina Grande on Halifax in Holly Hill is half built. Two 25-story towers out of 4 have been built. They have not yet been any closings, the developer is working on finishing touches.
The project came at difficult time with the slowing market, causing delays in completing the project and a lot of troubles for the those who signed preconstruction at the height of the market. Therefore there are a lot of units put under contract by speculators. The time of closing comes close and a lot of them may face the losing their deposit, as many of them can't or … (0 comments)
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vacation condos: Marina Grande on the Halifax. General Information
- 11/22/07 08:04 AM
Marina Grande on the Halifax is a Riverfront 972-luxury Condominium Development in Holly Hill. Located just off the Seabreeze Bridge, the complex includes 200-space Marina on the Intracoastal. Parking garages, some commercial space, and of course, 4 magnificent 25-story towers.
The units laid out an an angle providing for terrific views of the river and the ocean. Each floor consists of 2 direct riverfront 3 bdr/3 bath units, 2 three bdr/three bath units on the opposite side of the building with river, ocean and city views, and 6 two bdr/2 bath units with river views.
Gorgeous project, but not the … (2 comments)
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vacation condos: Hawaiian Inn Oceanfront Resort
- 11/21/07 08:45 AM
Hawaiian Inn Oceanfront Resort is a 208-room resort built in 1965. Very popular and enjoys repeat customers, coming there for years and years. The resort was converted to Condo-Hotel in 1999-2000. This is the most family-friendly area of the "World's Most Famous Beach." The Hawaiian Inn beach resort offers its guests efficiencies and one-bedroom or two-bedroom suites, most with balconiesoverlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Daytona Beach.
Though this is an older property, it is well maintained. Good management provides for better than average rentals. Very nice amenities, with pool, gift shop, restaurant with the only Luau show in the area.
If you … (0 comments)
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vacation condos: To Help Digestion And To Prevent Choking
- 11/14/07 06:42 AM
I responded to anonymous e-mail request for the info on a particular Listing. This happens quite often. It puts me in a tough situation: I do not know anything about the person, who sent me the e-mail, so I understand that they do not want to open up. Fine, they are protecting their privacy, but at the same token I can only provide general information.
That's exactly what I did. I sent the list of 35 properties, which, in my mind, were the best deals in certain price range in that area. Next day I sent a follow up e-mail asking … (4 comments)
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vacation condos: Buyers waiting for a miracle, or they love running after the locmotive
- 11/13/07 01:46 PM
A few weeks ago I got an e-mail from a prospect in NC. He found me on the Internet, so I was already happy. I answered, he called and we discussed a lot of things. I forwarded him information, listings, wrote crazy long e-mails answering endless questions. I get e-mails quite often, send people information and usually never hear from them again but to my surprise, Mike sent me an e-mail on Friday and asked to plan showing him some condo-hotel units on Sunday. I already scheduled a business meeting with a bright young investor in Gainesville, who wanted to talk to us regarding … (9 comments)
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vacation condos: Daytona Inn Beach Resort Market Snapshot
- 10/29/07 05:25 PM
Daytona Inn Beach Resort219 Atlantic AveDaytona Beach, FL 32118
Daytona Inn Beach Resort is centrally located Daytona Condo-hotel with just over 150 rooms. The property has both studios and suites ranging in prices as of October 29 from $75,900 for a 375 sf studio without much view to a 700-sf suite for $235,000.
From January 1, 2007 to date there were only 7 units sold ranging from $75,000 for a studio and $167,000 for a suite.
The market is slow, and this is not uncommon today.
Looking for information about condo-hotels? Check www.DaytonaCondoHotel.com or call me at 386-405-4408
We are condo-hotel gurus
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vacation condos: Daytona Inn Beach Resort
- 10/29/07 05:13 PM
Daytona Inn Beach Resort is located at 219 South Atlantic Ave. It is a north east corner of the intersection of International Speedway Blvd (SR 92) and Atlantic Ave. This is a dream location, right on the beach, steps to Boardwalk, Ocean Center, Peabody Auditorium, Main Street with all the event and activities within walking distance.
4-story Hotel was built in 1962, converted to a condo-hotel in mid 90s. 150+ rooms are 60% studios and 40% suites. Units 1 to 8 do not have much of a view, no balconies, walkway. Units 9 to 25 are direct oceanfront with large balconies, and the … (0 comments)
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vacation condos: Harbour Beach Resort Market Snapshot
- 10/29/07 01:00 PM
HARBOUR BEACH RESORT
701 South Atlantic AveDaytona Beach, FL 32118
As of October 28 there are 16 units for sale in Harbour Beach Resort ranging from $84,900 for a studio with city view to $219 for direct oceanfront one bedroom unit.
In tis very slow market, strangely enough, these units hold better value than many others. Oceanview studio without a balcony for $139K is a terrific price on the market, where you can easily get something with similar view for high $50s.
Looking for information about condo-hotels? Check our website: www.DaytonaCondoHotel.com or call me 386-405-4408.
We are condo-hotel gurus
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vacation condos: Do you believe in miracles?
- 10/16/07 11:12 AM
Coming from an atheist country, where you do not believe in G-d or Satan, and being inquisitive as I am, it is difficult for me to accept anything that I can't figure out. My 15-y.o. grandson hates showing me the tricks, as while my wife drops her jaw, I am trying to figure it out, and I succeed half of the time (he is just getting better).
And with all that in my not that long real estate career, I have seen two clients so far, who knew their future property in such detail, that it was mind boggling.
We worked with a lady, … (14 comments)
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vacation condos: Oceanview Condo-Hotel Studio 516. Fountain Beach Resort
- 10/07/07 06:06 PM
By far the best oceanview studio unit in the Fountain Beach Resort Condo-Hotel in the heart of Daytona Beach.
This 5th floor unit on the north side of the resort is in middle part of the building. A terrific remodeling job.
The Owner wanted to remodel and agreed when we offered to make it a model unit for other condo owners. Surprisingly (at least for us) the job took 2 months, though in part due to the fact that The Master had other commitments. Anyway, the unit is the combination of good craftsmanship (no corners cut), good design, nice fixtures, and decorative … (0 comments)
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vacation condos: Condo-Hotel Studio 427. Fountain Beach Resort
- 10/04/07 04:46 PM
Fountain Beach Resort was built in 1976, converted to condo-hotel in 1998-1999. This 149-room Condo-Hotel has undergone major renovation including replacement of the roof, repairing balconies, bringing 220 V electric to codes, remodeling the lobby and the whole first floor.
Close to all Daytona Beachside attractions, Main Street, Convention Center, Peabody Auditorium, Boardwalk, Waterpark, Ocean Walk Village...
The unit is on the South Side. Wide ocean vistas. Nicely tiled and furnished. Not on rental with the front desk, but rented by the owner. Very nice and light unit.
Amenities include outdoor mini golf, outdoor pool, Oasis Bar & Restaurant, Tiki Bar. Coin Laundry. … (0 comments)
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vacation condos: Condo-Hotel Unit 231. Fountain Beach Resort
- 10/04/07 03:53 PM
Founrain Beach Resort313 South Atlantic Ave.Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Unit 231
Second floor South-East corner unit. After the building on the south side was demolished, the view is unbeatable.
The resort is second building south of International Speedway Blvd. Right in the heart of Daytona Beach. Walking distance to Main Street with its shops and events, Convention Center, Peabody Auditorium with its rich cultural programs, Ocean Walk Village with its boutiques and restaurants.
Built in 1976, converted to condo-hotel in 1998-1999, this 149-room building completed major renovations after the Hurricane season of 2004. New rood with 50-year warranty, concrete work on the … (0 comments)
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vacation condos: Studio Condo Hotel Unit 429. Fountain Beach Resort
- 10/04/07 03:06 PM
Cozy unit on the fourth floor with southern view of the ocean. Newly tiled and custom furnished. Unit is rented by the owner. Queen beds with custom frames containing linen storage. All new appliances. Clean and immaculate throughout.
Very good views from the 4th floor. Condo-Hotel unit is on the preferred South side unit in Fountain Beach Resort. Enjoy your panoramic views of the Ocean. Wathch dolphins play right from the balcony. Amenities include the pool, restaurant & Tiki Bar, coin laundry.
The resort has gone through major renovations. New roof, balconies are done, new paint, new electric. The lobby and the whole first floor … (0 comments)
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With Georgia-Russia conflict, I have not written about real estate for quite some time and feel sort of ashamed. So, this is my exoneration...
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