Daytona Beach Real Estate Blog: July 2009

It's that time again. It's Speechless Sunday. That means it's time for this REALTOR® to share a photo with you, and give no explanation about the photo. I love doing this when I can find a photo that's not just "pretty". I like photos that are different, unique and offbeat. So enjoy this Speechless Sunday's photo.

Be sure to "come back", "guess", and "conclude" in the comment section =D

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It's Silly Saturday time. And for this week, I'm going to share a very short (and very old) video about a really embarassing experience I had with real estate buyers in my car with me! I hope none of you ever have an experience like this. But if you do, please feel free to share it. LOL!!   (Holy cow! I just looked at the date I posted this to YouTube. Feb, 2007! Wow. Scary hair! lol) OK. My challenge to you. Share your embarassing real estate moments. Let's see whose is the most embarassing! Woo Hoo! =D

Do you have an embarassing real estate moment? Do tell! =D  And put a link to your blog about your embarassing real estate story in my comment section so I can laugh at you feel for you.  Then I'll post one blog with links to all your embarassing real estate stories, so everyone can laugh at you feel your pain. HAHA!

Beautiful Daytona Beach house. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal living room, formal dining room, family room with wood-burning fireplace, screened swimming pool, brick pavers on covered patio. So much more. This home is a must see!

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Lisa C. Hill | Adams Cameron & Co. | 386-212-5357 263 Euclid Ave., Daytona Beach, FL Beautiful, remodeled 3 bed, 2 bath Daytona house, near ocean. Fireplace, swimming pool, garden area, tropical landscaping, great floor plan. 3BR/2BA Single Family House   offered at $199,900 Year Built 1952 Sq Footage 1,684 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 6,750 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION LOOK! Realtors and Home Buyers; This home is as unique as it is beautiful! This is a beautiful, remodeled, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, beachside home with plenty of eastern windows for lots of light, and peaceful, completely private views of your garden area with pavers and covered patio. Use your outdoor wet bar with work surface and cabinets to store your gardening or entertaining supplies for your family or guests, while you enjoy your large, screened, sparkling pool. Prepare to be impressed as you enter the foyer and are struck by this home’s wonderful flow. The large, formal living room has pecky cypress walls and a warm, comfortable feel. Your open, expansive family room has a wood-burning fireplace, a wall of windows to view your patio and garden, and your formal dining room is waiting for your full dining set (or use this area for a fantastic office). The eat-in galley kitchen with Corian counters and sink, has breakfast bar, and even more storage, and leads to a multi-function bonus room; great for a children’s play room or an entertainment area, or even a 4th bedroom. The laundry area has plenty of cabinets, counter space, and a basin. The master bedroom has a step-in shower with steam function, plus new commode and pedestal sink. The guest bathroom has been completely remodeled with neutral colors and a beautiful tile inlay, and combined tub and shower. The 3rd bedroom which is currently being used for an office has quality plantation blinds. Your one-car garage has upper storage, your yard has a timed irrigation system with rain sensor, and your side yard has a gardening shed, to maintain your gorgeous tropical shrubbery. This fantastic Daytona Beach home is just 2 blocks from the beach, and less than a mile from the Bellair Plaza. Don’t wait! This home puts the competition to shame!   See Additional Photos Below PROPERTY FEATURES • Central A/C • Central heat • Fireplace • High/Vaulted ceiling • Walk-in closet • Tile floor • Family room • Living room • Bonus/Rec room • Dining room • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Stove/Oven • Laundry area - inside • Balcony, Deck, or Patio • Swimming pool     OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES • Garage with overhead storage • Galley Kitchen with Corian Counters • Wood-Burning Fireplace • Pecky Cypress Walls in Living Room • Formal Dining Room • Lots of Windows in Family Room • Large Bonus Room • Indoor Laundry • Brick Pavers on Patio • Screened, Sparkling Pool • Great Floor Plan   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Front of House Formal Dining Room Fireplace in Family Room Pecky Cypress Living Room Screened Pool Tropical Landscaping Contact info: Lisa C. Hill Adams Cameron & Co. 386-212-5357 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jul 23, 2009, 10:29pm PDT

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This isn't spam is it? It sounds so legit. I'd better act quickly! This poor woman lost a loved one... (I wonder which one, since that part happens to be blank) and this money needs to get to charity! My goodness! I must help her right away!

This is legit, right? Don't you all agree? Here's this poor woman's plea of desperation...

I am Mrs. Sarah Grant, my deposited the sum of 7.5 Million Pounds with a Bank before he died. Presently, I'm suffering from esophageal cancer, Please Stand-in as the beneficiary and collect the Funds from the Bank to finance Charity Organizations. If interested, reply to: shgrant56@sify.com

OK. This message is really a PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. For anyone reading this who hasn't figured it out. The paragraph above is from a spammer, who is trying to take advantage of anyone gullible enough to believe this. I know that many of us frequently make fun of these low-lifes, (as I did above) but the truth is, many people are still falling for these schemes. We know they are, or the schemes would not still be in circulation.

Please. If you receive an e-mail from a stranger, DO NOT respond to them! Once you respond, they'll never leave you alone. As a matter of fact, you really shouldn't even open the e-mail. It may contain a computer virus.

Be sure to ALWAYS have anti-virus software installed on your computer (and keep it up-to-date), and have it scanning your incoming e-mail as well. There are many FREE programs available out there. I personally have AVG installed on both my laptop and my desktop computers. (Although I'm considering switching to PC Tools) It's free. But the free versions only scan for viruses. They don't remove them if you get one. So you may want to pay to upgrade to an anti-virus program that fully protects your computer system.

Please, don't click on spam, and/or phishing scams... According to Wikipedia, the definition of a Phishing Scam is "the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication". Basically, phishing scams are scams to steal your identity and/or your money.

The copy of the e-mail I've included in this message may very well be a phishing scam instead of just the usual annoying spam. But you wouldn't find this out until you responded to the message... thus giving them verification that you are the owner of the e-mail address they spammed. Once they know there's someone who is gullible enough to respond... I'm sorry to sound so harsh, but that's how they think... they'll never leave you alone. They'll use many e-mail addresses that have been routed through many servers, with the origination point most likely coming from another country.

I really hope this helps someone... anyone... to avoid these scams and schemes.

And now, if you're interested in buying or selling real estate in the Daytona Beach area, I'd love to help. For as many scams there are out there that come through your e-mail, there are just as many in real estate. I'm educated and knowledgeable, and I do my best to protect my clients from these scams. So for all your real estate needs, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS®.

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Wordless Wednesday Photo. "I've Got My Eye On You!" By Lisa Hill, Port Orange and Daytona Beach area REALTOR®.

*In the interest of full disclosure, this hilarious shot came from a video collaboration I did with some of my YouTube friends.

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For South Daytona real estate sellers: I believe you'll appreciate this information, which will help you determine the value of your house, townhouse, duplex, or condo, based on this years' total sales-to-date, compared to previous years' sales for the same time frame. This can help you determine your asking price. (Data is from Jan 1 to July 1)

For South Daytona real estate buyers: I believe you'll appreciate this information, which will help you determine the value of your next potential home, and how much to offer and/or invest, whether it's a house, townhouse, duplex or condo. The following chart contains data from the Daytona Beach REALTOR® Association, and shows the total sales-to-date for the city of South Daytona. (As of July 1)

For my east Volusia county year-to-date real estate reports, South Daytona is the 5th city I've blogged so far, and just as all the other cities so far, 2009 is showing an increase in the number of properties sold in South Daytona, over 2008. To be exact, so far, 2009 shows 39 more homes sold, over last year. We'll continue to watch these numbers throughout the year, and hope that South Daytona real estate sales continue to improve!

Brief synopsis for South Daytona real estate: For the city of South Daytona, the years 2003, 2004, & 2005, showed the highest number of real estate sales so far for this decade. But the biggest difference in the South Daytona real estate sales, from the real estate statistics in other east Volusia counties from 2000-2009, is the lack of a huge drop in sales, in one particular year. Ironically, much different than the other city reports is the fact that just last year, 2008 showed the least amount of sales for this decade. But in similarity to the other cities, thankfully, so far this year, the South Daytona real estate market has shown a relatively significant increase in the number of sales (2009). If the real estate market for South Daytona, for 2009, continues at this rate, by year's end, the real estate market sales for this city will be near the same number of sales as it was in 2006, and 2002.

To see the 2009, 1st Quarter Listings and Sales Report for South Daytona, with a differential between segmented price ranges, just follow the preceding embedded link. And for the data I described above, just view the chart below.

To buy or sell real estate in South Daytona, or anywhere in the Daytona Beach area, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS®.

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Hello to all my real estate and community event readers, and thank you for once again reading my blog!  I really appreciate knowing that so many of you keep returning. Thank you! (Now if I could just find a way to make you all comment...)  =P

Once again, it's (Somewhat) Speechless Sunday, where I share a photo with you, and allow you to decide what you personally like (or dislike) about the photo, and comment on why it does, (or does not) appeal to you.  A few days ago, I shared a Wordless Wednesday photo, and video, which I felt was needed, since so many people had asked questions about the photo I chose for last Sunday's Speechless Sunday photo. (<< follow the links if you're interested in those two blog posts.)  =D

So I hope you enjoy this Speechless Sunday photo. Per the Speechless/Wordless photo blog rules, I can't tell you anything about the photo. (I wouldn't want to take away your fun, at using your imagination) But I will share with you that this particular photo is of of a place in Daytona Beach, where both tourists and locals assemble all the time, for a LOT of fun, for all ages. (Oh! And I just got a new house listed for sale, right up the street! I can't wait to share it with you! Stay tuned in the next couple of days!)  =D

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Daytona Beach condo in beautiful complex with pool, clubhouse, tennis, park and walking paths is now available for immediate occupancy, AND has a brand new kitchen! You can't beat these amenities and the quality of this unit, for this price. Only $500 deposit, and $500 per month in rent. WOW! Lease this condo today, in one of the nicest condominiums around. Don't wait. Quality like this doesn't last long at this price!

Lisa C. Hill | Adams Cameron & Co. | 386-212-5357 840 Center Ave., #69, Holly Hill, FL This is a fantastic offer for a lease in an immaculate condominium complex! Not only is this unit in great condition, it's also in a great location... 1BR/1BA Condo   offered at $500 Year Built 1984 Sq Footage 624 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Uncovered spaces Lot Size 1 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This is a fantastic offer for a lease in an immaculate condominium complex! Not only is this unit in great condition, it's also in a great location between the private park and tennis courts. That's right. This condominium complex has a large pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, and a peaceful park and walking path. Who could ask for anything more, especially at this unbelievably low price!?! Tenants must apply with the Condo Association and be approved! But the seller is making this an easy, move-in special. Deposit is only $500 (no pets) and rent is $500 per month. Rent includes water, pest control, sewer, trash, lawn care and more. And you'll have an assigned parking space, plus there's plenty of guest parking. Don't wait! This is a great deal! Make a Smart Choice and call today for your next home.   see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES • Central A/C • Central heat • Living room • Breakfast nook • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Stove/Oven • Yard   COMMUNITY FEATURES • Clubhouse • Laundry on-site • Swimming pool(s) • Tennis court(s)       OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES • Available for Immediate Occupancy! • Complex has Pool, Tennis, Clubhouse, Park, Walking Path • Ground Floor Unit-Easily Accessible • Assigned Parking + Guest Parking • Low $$ Down for Deposit • Low Monthly Rent • Immaculate Condominium Complex! • Brand New Kitchen!   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Front Door Large Eat-In Kitchen Roomy Living Room Bedroom Community Pool Bathroom Contact info: Lisa C. Hill Adams Cameron & Co. 386-212-5357 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jul 15, 2009, 10:58pm PDT

For more information on Daytona Beach area real estate, visit my web site at www.DaytonaBeachRealEstateSales.com. I'm a Daytona Beach Native, with experience selling real estate in every city in east Volusia county, and then some ;-)

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It's that time again... time for a REALTOR® to show another aspect of their personality. So here I am, to throw my hat into the ring on yet another Speechless Sunday. And as usual, I'm unable to be "speechless" =P  But as I share this week's photo with you, as usual I will draw the line at any type of description, or discussion regarding the photo itself. But I want to preclude my photo with a little statement about my personal thoughts about photos and any type of art.

Most of the photos we see here on Wordless Wednesday and Speechless Sunday seem to be of a floral or family nature. I've shared these same types of photos, myself.

But when it comes to art, I personally have a penchant for strong lines... like architecture. And I love color... so I have an abundance of sunset-type photos. And when you mix strong lines and color into one photo, I'm in love! ;-)  But I frequently use these within my regular blog posts. So when it comes to our Wordless Wednesday and Speechless Sunday blogs, I want to share photos that I wouldn't normally use it a regular blog post, but I've often already used them. But perhaps when it was within a blog post, your focus wasn't on the photo itself. Perhaps you didn't stop and wonder what appealed to me about that photo, and/or why I even posted it in the first place. LOL.

I guess what I driving at is, when I look at anything of an artistic nature, I like to speculate on why the artist was drawn to that medium, or to that subject, and as I've already stated, I love anything with strong lines. Now I'm not a huge fan of photos of people, unless there's something about the shot that grabs my attention and makes me ponder what they might have been thinking; especially if there seems to be a strong emotion, or an undercurrent of something more than you see when you just scratch the surface. So while I love things that are beautiful, I also love things that are unique.

So far, I've been using photos that I've taken because they caught my eye at one time or another. I'm by no means, a professional photographer. But I am an artist. (In addition to being a REALTOR®. I guess we all can wear many hats.) I guess that's why I have a strange perspective. My husband says artists are weird... go ahead. Let him have it. I'll make sure he gets the messages! (*muwa ha ha haaaa*)

OK, so I could go on and on, but I'll stop here, and I look forward to your insightful perspectives and comments. Go for it! Bring it on! This is by no means a "deep" photo... or is it? Obviously there was something in it that appealed to me. Does anything appeal to you? I know. I know. It's just a cake... or is it? 

What do you see? To whom might this cake belong? What story might accompany it?

I love this! =D  I'm thrilled to know how other people's brains work.

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Hello Ponce Inlet potential real estate buyers and sellers, and those of you who just like the (not so) Wordless Wednesday photo blogs (<< follow this link to the Wordless Wednesday description). As usual, I'm providing you with a brief intro to this particular blog post, without describing the photo. Not describing the photo leaves you free to let your creative juices flow, and pick what you like from the image. Although, for this one, I may provide some additional information in another post tomorrow. But today, I'm interested in your thoughts. There are quite a few details in this photo. Most Floridians are aware of some laws that come into play in this particular photo.  Do you know what they are? I've blogged about them before ;-)

Enjoy the photo, and below it you'll find links to some Ponce Inlet real estate info, including the most recent market reports. You'll definitely enjoy the good news in the Ponce Inlet real estate market!

Ponce Inlet real estate market info, First Quarter Sales and Listings for 2009. (Data provided by the Daytona Beach Area REALTOR® Association.)

Ponce Inlet Real Estate Sales History, 2000-2009 (Year-to-Date)

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How about living in exclusive Harbour Village in Ponce Inlet? Choose your views... Golf Course, Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway!

Now for some fun things to do, and interesting facts about Ponce Inlet  =)

• Adopt a Sea Turtle Nest in Ponce Inlet FL
• Visit the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet Florida
• Ponce Inlet Lighthouse: The 2nd Tallest Lighthouse in the U.S.
• Turtle Day! Release a Rehabilitated Sea Turtle
  
• Ponce Inlet Historic Landmarks
• Inlet Harbor Marina in Ponce Inlet FL

If you're interested in buying or selling real estate in Ponce Inlet FL, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill with Adams Cameron & Co REALTORS®.

For Daytona Beach Shores real estate sellers: I believe you'll appreciate this information, which will help you determine the value of your house, townhouse, duplex, or condo, based on this years' total sales-to-date, compared to previous years' sales for the same time frame. This can help you determine your asking price. (Data is from Jan 1 to July 1)

For Daytona Beach Shores real estate buyers: I believe you'll appreciate this information, which will help you determine the value of your next potential home, and how much to offer and/or invest, whether it's a house, townhouse, duplex or condo. The following chart contains data from the Daytona Beach REALTOR® Association, and shows the total sales-to-date for the city of Daytona Beach Shores. (As of July 1)

As you can see, 2009 is showing an increase in the number of properties sold in Daytona Beach Shores, over 2008. To be exact, so far, 2009 shows 33 more homes sold, over last year. We'll continue to watch these numbers throughout the year, and hope that Daytona Beach Shores real estate sales continue to improve! So far, each city I've researched has shown continued improvement this year.

Brief synopsis for Daytona Beach Shores real estate: For the city of Daytona Beach Shores, from 2004 to 2005, the number of real estate sales leapt upward, showing a completely even amount of sales for those two, most productive years. Then in 2006, theDaytona Beach Shores real estate market took a more than significant drop, showing the number of sales for that year to be less than half the amount of the two preceding years! In 2007 and 2008, the number of sales continued to drop in small increments. Thankfully, so far this year, the Daytona Beach Shores real estate market has shown a relatively significant increase in the number of sales, with the only down side being that if the real estate market for Daytona Beach Shores, for 2009, continues at this rate, by year's end, the real estate market for this city will be approximately the sames as it was in 2002.

To see the 2009, 1st Quarter Listings and Sales Report for Daytona Beach Shores, with a differential between segmented price ranges, just follow the preceding embedded link. And for the data I described above, just view the chart below.

To buy or sell real estate in Daytona Beach Shores FL, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill for all your real estate needs. << (Click to contact Lisa)

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For Ponce Inlet real estate sellers: I believe you'll appreciate this information, which will help you determine the value of your house, townhouse, duplex, or condo, based on this years' total sales-to-date, compared to previous years' sales for the same time frame. This can help you determine your asking price. (Data is from Jan 1 to July 1)

For Ponce Inlet real estate buyers: I believe you'll appreciate this information, which will help you determine the value of your next potential home, and how much to offer and/or invest, whether it's a house, townhouse, duplex or condo. The following chart contains data from the Daytona Beach REALTOR® Association, and shows the total sales-to-date for the city of Ponce Inlet. (As of July 1)

As you can see, 2009 is showing an increase in the number of properties sold in Ponce Inlet, over 2008. To be exact, so far, 2009 shows 11 more homes sold, over last year. We'll continue to watch these numbers throughout the year, and hope that Ponce Inlet real estate sales continue to improve! So far, each city I've researched has shown continued improvement this year.

Brief synopsis for Ponce Inlet real estate: For the city of Ponce Inlet, from 2003 to 2004, the number of real estate sales leapt upward, with 2004 being by far, the most productive year! 2005 took a relatively significant drop in Ponce Inlet real estate sales, with 2006 dropping even more, then even more of a drop in 2007! But 2008 showed a bit of improvement, and thankfully, 2009 has shown an even greater sales increase. The only down side now is that while 2008 & 2009 have shown improvement in the real estate market, these totals are well below my starting years for ths report, which as you see, began as far back as the year 2000.

To see the 2009, 1st Quarter Listings and Sales Report for Ponce Inlet, with a differential between segmented price ranges, just follow the preceding embedded link. And for the data I described above, just view the chart below.

To buy or sell real estate in Ponce Inlet FL, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill for all your real estate needs. << (Click to contact Lisa)

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Welcome to my (Not so) Wordless Wednesday photo blog =) OK so as usual I've used some words. But I will adhere to the "Wordless Wednesday Rules" of not describing the photo. It's up to you to observe, use your imagination, analyze, enjoy, comment, and take away from it whatever you like. It's all about the photo!

With that being said, if you're a real estate buyer or seller, I'm a I'm a Daytona Beach native with experience selling real estate in every city in east Volusia county!

For all your real estate needs, contact Lisa Hill to buy or sell real estate in...

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach Shores

Port Orange

Wilbur-by-the-Sea

Ponce Inlet

South Daytona

Holly Hill

Ormond Beach

Ormond-by-the-Sea

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