fl: Drastic Changes in Florida's Real Estate Contracts!
- 10/16/07 02:47 PM
This month, our FAR/BAR Contract for Sale and Purchase, and our FAR/BAR As-Is Contract for Sale and Purchase underwent major revisions. If you're a real estate buyer or seller, be sure to only work with a REALTOR® who is educated on these changes. Hiring a REALTOR® who is not familiar with the legalities and specific verbiage of our contracts, is asking for problems with your transaction. Basically, the REALTOR® who is most knowledgeable and has the greatest comprehension of the meaning of each clause of the contract, is going to have the advantage in the negotiating process, and in the period … (7 comments)
fl: Open House in Ormond Beach
- 10/13/07 06:42 PM
Qualified real estate buyers are welcome! Come see this beautiful house in the Daytona Beach area. This is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial style house in desirable Ormond Beach, FL, for $299,900. This owner is motivated, so come take a look and make an offer! Watch the video for a few photos. But the video pales in comparison to this gorgeous home! This house will only be open today (Sunday, October 14, 2007) from 2:00 to 4:00 so make your plans now! I look forward to seeing you at 481 Andrews Street, Ormond Beach.
House for Sale - Ormond-Beach, … (2 comments)
fl: Buying or Selling Real Estate? Here's some helpful information!
- 10/12/07 09:25 AM
If you're buying or selling real estate, you may not be aware of the many changes that have been occurring in the industry, and in the local market. As you may know, real estate is a constantly changing market. While national and state reports are helpful, each city and even neighborhood has it's own current status that cannot be predicted on a national level. The REALTORS® at each Association of REALTORS®; the ones who are in the field and actually producing results, are the most knowledgeable about that particular market. That being said, below, you'll find links to some of my blog posts … (5 comments)
fl: Selling A House; What Needs To Be Done
- 09/29/07 06:58 AM
As a REALTOR®, when I list a house (also: condo, town house, manufactured home), I intend to sell it. Keeping this in mind, after making sure it's priced properly, I communicate with my sellers on the importance of keeping it "show ready". The beds should be made, dishes put away, toys picked up, everything clean and bright. If a particular seller has a lot of photos and knick-knacks sitting around, I advise them that they need to be removed. Experienced REALTORS® know that most home buyers are unable to see past the"stuff", to appreciate how desirable a house may be. If … (6 comments)
fl: Great dining in New Smyrna Beach
- 09/28/07 11:12 AM
I know I'm a REALTOR® and not a food critic, but I can't help myself on this one. (BTW, there's some real estate info at the bottom of this post, if that's all you're looking for.) Last weekend I wrote a post about the New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival. In that post, I mentioned Chase's on the Beach, which is one of the local restaurants that was hosting one of the bands. Shortly after posting that information, I got a "thank you" e-mail from Anna, at Chase's. Apparently Anna uses Google Alerts and found my post immediately. Anna's on the ball! … (1 comments)
fl: New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival
- 09/22/07 06:17 PM
If you like Jazz and live in Central Florida, today (Sunday, September 23, 2007) is the last day of the New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival that's being held this weekend. Of course, there will probably another one in the recent future, but if you want to catch this one and spend a day at the beach, then pack your sunscreen and head for A1A. Here's today's schedule... 2:00-5:00 Julie Lyon Quartet, South Atlantic Grille, 3406 S. Atlantic Ave. New Smyrna Beach, FL2:30-5:30 Robert Harris Band, Chases on the Beach, 3401 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL (BTW, Chases serves excellent food!)3:30-6:30 Duplicity … (1 comments)
fl: 2 Bedroom Daytona Beach Condo for Sale or Rent
- 09/20/07 06:59 PM
For everyone who's interested in investing in real estate in Daytona Beach Florida, here's another available condo in Surfside Villas. This one has 2 bedrooms and a great view from the private 3rd floor balcony. Click here to view a studio unit. This Daytona Beach condomium/apartment project has been completely remodeled. All units have sliding glass doors, 16 inch tile, beautiful kitchens and bathrooms with maple cabinets and granite counters. Appliances are Frigidaire stainless steel. Enjoy cool ocean breezes from your personal Daytona Beach condo, just 2 blocks from the ocean. Buy this one for $158,900 now reduced to $149,500! And the seller … (4 comments)
fl: Long Days and Nights. But finally...Results!
- 08/26/07 11:20 AM
If you read my last two posts, you heard my frustration with trying to schedule appointments to show condos, when all the keys needed to be picked up in the listing offices, or the listing agents had to accompany the showings. After several hours of scheduling appointments, I was finally able to schedule enough showings for my condo buyers who were only in town for 2 days. Their daughter is going to be attending Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, FL. We looked at condos in Daytona Beach Shores and Ponce Inlet until 8:00 Friday night. They narrowed it down to … (11 comments)
fl: Daytona Beach's Jackie Robinson Ballpark - Enjoy a FREE ball game!
- 08/17/07 09:46 AM
Daytona Beach residents and visitors; are you looking for a way to spend a fun evening? Why not enjoy a ball game with the Daytona Cubs at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Visiting Jackie Robinson Ballpark is what Volusia Magazine recently called a "Norman Rockwell experience". This historic stadium that seats 4,000 was originally built in 1940, but many additions and renovations have been made over the years. I recently found about this fascinating bit of history... It was at Daytona Beach's own Jackie Robinson Ballpark that Jackie actually broke the color barrier in baseball, when he played in the first ever, racially … (2 comments)
fl: 3.2 acres in New Smyrna Beach
- 07/27/07 10:54 AM
Build your dream home here. 3.2 acres on corner lot in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Desirable area with convenient access to Orlando from Highway 44 or I-4. Lot is not cleared, but only has small shrubs. Electric and water are at the street. Horses are permitted. $195,000 View the full details here - Buy vacant land in New Smyrna Beach FL
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fl: Should Real Estate Sales Prices be Public Information?
- 07/26/07 12:55 AM
I just finished writing a post about Florida's "Sunshine Law" which grants public access to all meetings pertaining to anything even remotely governmental. You can read that post here, at Florida's Government and the Sunshine Law. While I was writing that post, my mental wheels were turning about related real estate issues (of course). And I accidentally ran across some information that addressed the fact that real estate sales prices are not public information in all states. Well consider me floored. I never knew that. Since Florida gives everyone access to everybody else's business, and I've only sold real estate in the … (55 comments)
fl: Florida's Government and the "Sunshine Law"
- 07/24/07 08:52 AM
For anyone who is considering buying real estate in Florida, this is usually an intriguing subject. The state of Florida has a long-held tradition for openness regarding the public's right to access governmental meetings and records. The emphasis on the public's right to know is not only upheld in the Florida statutes, but also in the Florida state Constitution. Here's a brief overview of how Florida's Sunshine Law came to where it is today. In 1909, Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes went into effect, in what is now known as the "Public Records Law". This law provided that any records made … (0 comments)
fl: RECYCLING IN VOLUSIA COUNTY
- 07/11/07 01:12 PM
I am proud to be posting this information about Volusia County, Florida. For anyone who's concerned about our atmosphere, which should be everyone, I have some great news for those who live in Volusia County, Florida. Until now, residents of unincorporated areas of Volusia County were only able to recycle items coded 1 and 2. Now, they'll be able to recycle items coded 1 through 7. This may sound strange to residents who live within the incorporated areas, but prior to July 1, 2007, the unincorporated areas were unable to recycle their margarine tubs, cottage cheese tubs, sour cream containers, yogurt cups, … (6 comments)
fl: Daytona Beach Florida, Vacation and Second Home Destination
- 07/09/07 05:35 PM
Daytona Beach Florida has lured tourists from all over the country over the last 100 years. One of the biggest draws to this sunny Central Florida city is Daytona International Speedway, and the appeal of NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Automobile Racing, Inc). The founder of NASCAR is William France Sr., who moved to Daytona in 1935 to escape the Great Depression. Mr. France founded NASCAR in 1948 and now has headquarters in Daytona Beach, FL, Charlotte, NC and Manhattan, NY. Not many people realize that Daytona International Speedway holds races of one type or another, almost every month.Of course, … (9 comments)
fl: It's Getting Hot Up In Here!
- 07/04/07 01:24 PM
It's summer time and as I'm sure you've noticed, the heat can be sweltering. Did you know that the interior of a vehicle, even parked in the shade, can rise to between 125-140 degrees Fahrenheit within 20 minutes? And in another 20 minutes, that temperature can increase by another 45 degrees. A person who is unable to get out of a vehicle in these conditions can suffer from brain damage, and if not removed quickly, will suffer heat stroke and die. Now imagine what this would be like if a person was wearing a fur coat. Can you see where I'm … (9 comments)
fl: Daytona Beach Condo Projects
- 06/26/07 03:49 PM
In July of 2005, Daytona Beach area pre-construction condo sales hit a record high, according to the Florida Association of Realtors. And one year ago, 2 dozen condominium complexes were under construction in Volusia and Flagler counties, while at the present time, 16 of them are in various stages of completion. According to Daytona Beach city planners and developers, only a handful of new condos projects will be launched in 2008, as investors are reluctant to risk further millions of dollars, while new sales lag, and growing numbers of condo buyers are forfeiting their existing contracts.
The good news is, condo buyers … (0 comments)
fl: How to make sure your dream home, stays that way!
- 06/26/07 03:00 PM
Have you heard the nightmare stories from people who bought a home that was located by a greenbelt, preserve, conservation area, or something of that nature, only to have that area developed into a noisy, ugly monstrosity at a later date? Or perhaps it's happened to you. There are few things more disappointing or heart-breaking than buying your dream home because you fell in love with its' peaceful location, then losing that peace and not being able to do anything about it. So how do you keep this from happening to you? Unfortunately, if you've already bought a house in Daytona … (4 comments)
fl: New Smyrna Beach: New Construction and Native Plants
- 06/21/07 03:18 PM
This past weekend, our local newspaper, the Daytona Beach News Journal had an article about how invading plants are destroying the native plants in New Smyrna Beach, FL. As a REALTOR®, it's always a concern when anything in my work area is having a problem. New Smyrna Beach is only 10-15 minutes south of my office, and I sell houses there quite frequently. I thought I'd share some of the information I gleaned from the Daytona Beach News Journal, as well as add some of my own findings. In 2004, when hurricanes destroyed much of the Florida coastline, New Smyrna lost … (10 comments)
fl: Connecting Real Estate Sellers with Marketing Technology
- 06/18/07 03:50 PM
I just read Broker Bryant's post called Look Me in the Eyes when you Talk to Me. It's an excellent post and story about making eye contact with the sellers, when you're on a listing presentation. I agree completely that we have to Connect with the sellers if we hope to develop a trusting relationship with them. I'll let you read his post, and the many related comments. But I wanted to share my experience about how I incorporate my Power Point Presentation into my Listing Presentations, and still make eye contact and connect with my sellers. I have to admit, … (10 comments)
fl: Choosing a Good Listing Agent when selling real estate
- 06/14/07 03:03 PM
When choosing a licensed real estate agent, or a Realtor *(member of the Association of Realtors, and subscriber of the Code of Ethics) to market and sell your house, you'll want to get the best service possible. And more importantly, you want to get your home or property sold! If you're considering selling a house in the Daytona Beach area, you should communicate with the licensed real estate agents and Realtors you interview, exactly what you'll expect from them. Unfortunately, you can't always be sure of what you're getting, before you sign on the dotted line. So I thought I'd share … (7 comments)
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This month, our FAR/BAR Contract for Sale and Purchase, and our FAR/BAR As-Is Contract for Sale and Purchase underwent major revisions. 
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