daytona beach area events: Use earmark money for homebuyer tax credit? - 11/24/10 12:36 PM
WASHINGTON – Nov. 23, 2010 – Money saved by eliminating congressional earmarks should be redirected to re-establish the Homebuyers Tax Credit for another boost in home sales, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) said Monday. The program last spring provided an $8,000 tax credit for qualified first-time homebuyers and a $6,500 credit for repeat homebuyers. A lackluster housing market is generally blamed for much of Florida’s economic malaise, with the critical construction industry hobbled by the downturn in the market. The tax credit was widely credited with the six percent jump in home sales – and the 42 percent increase in new … (0 comments)

daytona beach area events: Most Rare Opportunity of a Unique Riverfront Home! - 11/15/10 12:59 PM
Almost an acre of land on the intracoastal riverfront with dock and boathouse. The panoramic views from this home are truly awesome! This 4647 sq ft home has 3 suite areas. The first suite has 2 bedrooms with a full bath and views of the river. The Master suite is on the second floor and boasts a huge bathroom with soaking tub, his and hers vanities, walk-in closet, sitting area, 21 X 10 office and a second story veranda overlooking the river. A front row seat for sunrises and full moons over the intracoastal river. The third suite area is the … (0 comments)

daytona beach area events: Pending home sales slip - modest recovery in 2011 - 11/05/10 12:54 PM
 Pending home sales dropped out after two monthly increases, signaling an uneven recovery entering the year 2011 with few near term disruptions from the foreclosure moratoriuom, according to the National Association of Realtors ®. The report was published in 2010 Realtors ® Conference Expo in New Orleans. Index of pending home sales The (PASS), an indicator of research before, fell 1.8 percent to 80.9 based on contracts signed in September from an upwardly revised 82.4 in August. However, the rate remains 24.9 percent below a rise to 107.8 in September 2009 when the first-time buyers rose in the market to take … (0 comments)

daytona beach area events: Mortgage rates match low of 4.32 - 10/12/10 10:24 AM
Mortgage rates for 30 years found the lowest in decades, and prices for 15 years, the loans fell to their lowest point in nearly 20 years. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average 30-year fixed loan fell to 4.32 percent, the lowest record for the year 1971. It is up to 4.37 percent the previous week and the same average of four weeks ago. The average rate for 15-year fixed loans fell to 3.75 percent, the lowest in the fiscal year 1991. Prices are at or near the lowest level in decades, investors poured money into bonds Spring security, lowering … (0 comments)

daytona beach area events: More International Buyers for Florida - 09/26/10 11:57 AM
A number of factors have contributed to the decline in home sales nationally and in Florida in particular, but the growing importance of foreign buyers has offset some of the damage. About two of three real estate agents of the state had at least one international operation in the last year. While US buyers continue to struggle, foreign buyers generally consider the US real estate as a desirable investment, cost effective and safe. In addition, the weak dollar has made Florida real estate even more attractive recently. The National Association of Realtors ® in collaboration with real estate agents in Florida, … (2 comments)

daytona beach area events: Daytona Beach Blues Society - 09/06/09 01:47 PM
No, I don't mean the blues about the real estate market in Daytona Beach, but the great live music scene here in Daytona Beach.  We've long been famous for the great musicians who have roots in Daytona, like Stevie Ray Vaughn and the Allman Brothers, but the Daytona Beach Blues Society helps promote and showcase Blues music.
Thanks to fans and residents who support the music, the Society is thriving, and national touring bands and local musicians alike are welcome here in North Central Florida.  Founding President Jeff Fedor is a performing roots blues artist, and is also singer and songwriter.
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daytona beach area events: Volusia County Flood Victims - Here is Disaster Help Information - 06/01/09 01:24 PM
As reported on CFNews13, 2 disaster recovery centers are now open in Volusia County.  Teams are walking the streets in some of the hardest hit areas to check on damages and get aid information to the victims.  In some of the areas, flood victims can use their cell phones to contact FEMA disaster assitance.
Here are the details:
Apply For Disaster Aid
Volusia County residents can apply online for the assistance or by calling (800) 621-FEMA.
Residents must bring the following items with them to the centers or when calling the FEMA hotline:
Contact information (name, address, etc.) Social Security Number … (0 comments)

daytona beach area events: NASCAR DAY in Daytona Beach helps Needy Kids - 05/11/09 03:13 PM
The NASCAR Foundation has partnered with the Motor Racing Network MRN and Sirius NASCAR Radio to take to the airwaves May 11-18 for a week-long celebration of NASCAR Day.
Fans can tune in to Sirius for live updates and interviews with some of your favorite NASCAR celebrities. On NASCAR Day, Sirius will celebrate by broadcasting live from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. from the Sam Bass Gallery in Concord, N.C.
The NASCAR Day Radiothon on MRN, sponsored by AFLAC and Sprint, on May 16, will serve as the grand finale of a week of festivities that aim to raise much needed funds for … (0 comments)

daytona beach area events: Annual Wildflower Festival coming to DeLand - 03/23/09 12:59 PM

The third annual Florida Wildflower Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28 on West Indiana Avenue in downtown DeLand.   Originally having a Volusia County focus, the Florida Wildflower Festival is gradually expanding into a statewide celebration and a forum to encourage wildflower propagation both commercially and residentially.
The festival will feature vendors who provide information, products and arts and crafts related to native plant gardening, gardening for birds, butterflies and wildlife, habitat creation, environmental conservation, recycling and "green" living.  Organizers said more potted wildflowers will be offered for sale than in past years, thanks to … (0 comments)

daytona beach area events: Golf Tourney in LPGA Daytona Beach Coming Up - 03/21/09 06:20 AM
A picture is worth many words so I'll post this and you'll have all the information,  From the iIMPACT web site:
"As the LPGA's developmental tour, the Duramed FUTURES Tour has graduated more than 300 players to the LPGA Tour. Many of these professionals have become the world's top-ranked players. This year's event offers you the chance to watch players who most likely will move on to the LPGA Tour. Mexico's Lorena Ochoa was the 2002 Player of the Year on the Duramed FUTURES Tour, became the LPGA's top rookie in 2003, then went on to earn honors in 2006, 2007 and … (0 comments)

daytona beach area events: Update on Rolex 24 at Daytona - 01/23/09 03:08 AM
The upcoming race weekend is a BIG EVENT here in the Daytona Beach area.  Visit the News Journal site for more news stories.
The race dates are:JAN 22 - 23: Rolex 24 Practice & Qualifying JAN 23: KONI Challenge Series Fresh From Florida 200JAN 24 - 25: Rolex 24 At Daytona
Breaking News:
"It was one of those rare, wonderful moments when modern-day speed converged with history at Daytona International Speedway.Names long associated with the Rolex 24 At Daytona -- Donohue, Penske, Brumos, Porsche -- were pushed to the front of one of sportscar racing's biggest stages Thursday afternoon."  Read more..
"Sylvain … (0 comments)

daytona beach area events: Northeast Florida Birding & FotoFest Scheduled April 22-26, 2009 - 11/11/08 11:55 AM

Bird lovers around the country flock to Northeast Florida each Spring to attend workshops by top nature photographers and explore the region's diverse and beautiful wildlife and scenery.
The 2009 Festival will be centered at Guana Environmental Education Center in South Ponte Vedra Beach.  While Lake and St. Augustine Counties will also be participating, Flagler County is closest to my market area, in Daytona Beach.
Here are key parks and preserves you will want to visit in Flagler County:
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park - maritime hammock communityNorth Peninsula State Park - acres of scrub and pristine beachesPrincess Place Preserve … (2 comments)

daytona beach area events: Real Estate is about Service and Friendship - 04/02/08 05:28 AM
Selling real estate isn't all about making money and long hours and finding new clients and marketing yourself and your listings.  It's about helping people - reaching out to those who have a need, to those who may not have a broad network of support, who may not have adequate - or any - health insurance.
Rose Roberts is a Realtor with our RE/MAX franchise.  She was diagnosed a few months ago with breast cancer, and had very little insurance.  Thanks to donations and many hours of fundraising by realtors in our company, we've helped Rose pay for the operations.  Now … (5 comments)

daytona beach area events: If You are a Birder, Consider Real Estate in Flagler County - 03/12/08 04:35 AM
Flagler County, north of Daytona Beach and minutes from St. Augustine, offers three major birding spots as well as intriguing real estate investment opportunities.
Princess Place Preserve, 1500 acres of pristine natural lands, provides riding trails and runs along the Matanzas River and Pellicer Creek, popular with kayakers and canoeists.  Freshwater creeks meet saltwater in an estuary alive with great blue herons, egrets, ospreys, kingfishers, wood storks, and bald eagles.  Sandhill habitat attracts wood storks, little blue herons and egrets, as well as deer and alligators.  Other birds spotted in the varied ecosystem of the Preserve include pileated woodpeckers, cormorants, … (0 comments)