Daytona Beach Real Estate Blog: September 2009

If you're considering buying or selling real estate in Volusia County, this blog post includes some statistics you'll find interesting... These statistics are from the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and include real estate data from...

• Daytona Beach
  
• Port Orange
  
• South Daytona
  
• Ormond Beach
  
• Ponce Inlet
  
• Daytona Beach Shores
  
• Ormond-by-the-Sea
  
• Wilbur-by-the-Sea
  
• Holly Hill
  
• New Smyrna Beach
  
• Edgewater/Florida Shores

If you're a real estate buyer and need real estate buyer information, follow the preceding link.

If you're a real estate seller and need real estate seller information, follow the preceding link.

And now for the information that will shed some light on a lot of MIS-information that you may be hearing from multiple sources. As I previously stated, this data is coming directly from the Daytona Beach Area MLS.

Coming soon... 2009 3rd Quarter, city-by-city Real Estate Market Reports for Volusia county.

For more Volusia County Real Estate Information, visit www.DaytonaBeachRealEstateSales.com.

To speak with a profession REALTOR® who is also a Daytona Beach Native, contact Lisa Hill with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS®.

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Hello to all my real estate blog subscribers. If you're interested in buying real estate in the Daytona Beach/Port Orange areas, you've come to the right place. And if you're interested in selling real estate in the Daytona Beach/Port Orange areas, you too have come to the right place.

But today we're having some fun with what I've decided is Silly Saturday =) The following video is (sadly) a true story. LOL

(Oooo. I just noticed this is my 666th post on my real estate blog.... spooookyyyy.... NOT!  j/k)   <=o)

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OK REALTORS®. Here are a couple of questions for you  ;-) 

Do these shoes remind you of how you feel after showing houses to real estate buyers all day; or attending multiple listing appointments after doing the hours of research required for those appointments? Show of hands? OK. You may ALL put your hands down now =P

Real Estate Buyers and Sellers; Do you need a REALTOR® who will work this hard for you?

If you're interested in buying real estate in the Daytona Beach area, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill

If you're interested in selling real estate in the Daytona Beach area, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill

www.DaytonaBeachRealEstateSales.com

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Photo by my friend Nick Gregor =)  Yeah. The shoes are his.

If you're a resident or a visitor of the Daytona Beach area, (or if you're considering buying real estate in Daytona Beach) here's an affordable, fun, fascinating way to spend some quality AND cultural time. From now through Sep 26, 2009, every Tuesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., the Halifax Historical Society Museum in beautiful downtown Daytona Beach is hosting a special Girl Scout treat.

In case you don't think that sounds exciting, check this out! Two local teenage Girl Scouts spent hundreds of hours, creating an exceptional exhibit, depicting the history of the "Girl Scout Gold Award", with a display of Girl Scout memorabilia, illustrated on a timeline. If you haven't heard of this award, it's the highest honor a Girl Scout can get, and it's on an International Level! You can thank Cheyenne Conrad and Heather Larson for the enjoyable experience that is now available to you.

This historical exhibit, features many local women. So be sure to carve out some time for this amazing presentation, located at 252 South Beach Street in Daytona Beach, FL. Admission is only $5.00 per adult and $1.00 for children age 12 and under.

For information call (386) 255-6976 or visit www.halifaxhistorical.org.

If you're interested in buying or selling real estate in the area of Daytona Beach FL, Lisa Hill is a Daytona Beach native with experience selling real estate in every city in east Volusia county and beyond.

For all your real estate needs, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS®.

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We all have an internal battle. Some people struggle with some of these, and some struggle with all of them. They affect our relationships with everyone in our lives, including business.

WRONG ways from which to think, believe and act....

Pride, Envy, Jealousy, Sorrow, Regret, Arrogance, Self-Pity, Guilt, Resentment, Inferiority, Superiority, Ego, Selfishness, Self-Seeking, and more.

So how do you change these negative qualities within yourself?

Choose the right ways to think, believe and act... “The Fruit of the Spirit”... Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance... and the characteristics of Christ... Hope, Benevolence, Empathy, Generosity, Truth, Compassion, and more.

So how do you keep from falling into wrong thinking and behaviors?

Control your thoughts! “FEED” your mind only what is “healthy”. (Healthy in=Healthy out. Garbage in=Garbage out.) CHOOSE righteousness, peace and joy....

(1 Corinthians 13:4-8a NIV) 4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8Love never fails.

(1 Corinthians 13:4-8a NKJV) 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails.

Lastly, but certainly not the least... The opposite of love is not hate. The opposite of love is fear. So what is controlling you? Love=Success. Fear=Failure. Choose to be who God has called you to be. Choose to live in Freedom... No Oppression. No Fear... Choose Love. And Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You.

Have a blessed, successful, profitable day. And SHOW your family, your friends, your clients, and everyone you encounter, all the "good stuff" that's inside you. Let the light inside you shine through =)

• To buy or sell real estate in the Daytona Beach area, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill for all your real estate needs. www.DaytonaBeachRealEstateSales.com.
  

If you live in the Daytona Beach area, there's a good chance that once a year you make the trek to the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand. I just missed the Wordless Wednesday deadline (again) by just a few minutes, but I got an idea after reading Liz Moras' blog post called Wordless Wednesday-Hind Sight~

. Now that is a hilarious post! And it reminded me about my family's trip to the Volusia County Fair, when I decided to video tape the animals.... and the rides! Woo Hoo! So enjoy =)

If you're considering buying real estate in Volusia County, I'm a Daytona Beach native, with experience selling real estate in Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, South Daytona, Holly Hill, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater and more!

For all your real estate needs, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS.

www.DaytonaBeachRealEstateSales.com

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Atttention First Time Home Buyers: If there's even a chance that you'll be interested in buying a home in the Daytona Beach area; including Port Orange, South Daytona and all of east Volusia county, DO NOT WAIT any longer! Time is running out, to take advantage of the $8000 tax credit!

Although your mortage MIGHT take only 30 days for full financing, in today's real estate market it is highly unlikely! And to receive the $8000 tax credit, you MUST close on your home by November 30, 2009! If you don't close by the cutoff date, you will not receive the $8,000 tax credit.

If you have not yet started your search for your home, call me ASAP! I'll help you with your search, and work for you in finding just the right home for you, and negotiate to help you get the most house for your money.

If you want to view some houses from the Daytona Beach area Multiple Listing Service (MLS), <---follow this link.

If you'd like to view my Featured Real Estate Listings, <---follow this link.

If you'd like to know more about me, I'm a Daytona Beach Native, and REALTOR® with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS®, <---follow this link.

For all your real estate needs, make a Smart Choice and Contact Lisa Hill, Daytona Beach native and REALTOR® with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS®. <---Click here to contact Lisa Hill.

I look forward to helping you with all your real estate needs.

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It's that time again... it's Silly Saturday! =D  Of course, I don't necessarily limit my silliness to Saturdays only! IMHO, fun should be happen whenever possible. Laughing releases endorphines, which in turn, relieve stres. Now that is a win-win situation!

So for this Saturday, I'm sharing from my (very) old video archives, a video of my pets at play =^.^=  Enjoy!

(I apologize for the trial software wording that's embedded on this video. This was my test video before I bought the software.)

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Unfortunately, since the making of this video, both the bunny and the guinea pig have passed away =( But we also have a new kitty who does not appear in this video. In the future I'll find ways to show him in other videos and pictures =^.^=

OK Rainers. I can't believe I missed this. So I'm guessing many of you have overlooked it as well. Head's up! This is a good one.

It's Wordless Wednesday again. So once again, I'm providing a photo-centered blog on the appropriate day; while tossing the whole "no words" idea out the window... Hey. At least I'm consistent! ;-)

So, for this Wednesday, I'm sharing two photos from one of our marinas/yacht clubs; Halifax Harbor Marina & Yacht Club.

This yacht club is absolutely beautiful, as it was completely remodeled a few years ago. It's also one of the more affordable yacht clubs in the Volusia county area.

I have many photos that I've taken while attending functions at the various yacht clubs in the Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet, and New Smyrna Beach areas, so choosing just one can be quite difficult. (So I didn't!)

In this first photo, I like the blue skies and puffy clouds, and the rows of boats and yachts that look so inviting. It makes me want to go water skiing! And the second photo is of the front elevation, showing how beautiful the newly renovated Halifax Harbor Marina and Yacht Club really is. And the inside is just as beautiful!

The Halifax Harbor Marina and Yacht Club is in a perfect location on the Halifax River/Intracoastal Waterway, and within walking distance to the fabulous Daytona Beach downtwon area, where we have trendy new restaurants and shopping, and the new "Wall Street lofts" for those of you who like a condo in the middle of the downtown hot spots. (Call or e-mail me for more info on the Wall Street Lofts!)

If you're considering buying real estate in Daytona Beach FL, be sure to visit our beautiful downtown area. I can help you find a house or condo that is close enough for you to enjoy the many street festivals, fine dining, the Halifax River, riverfront pavilions, walking paths and much more. You can buy a beautiful Daytona Beach house or condo, within minutes of all this!

To buy your Daytona Beach house or condo... make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS® today.

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As I was posting the price reduction to all my real estate blogs (using several is great for pushing your web site up the search engines!), for my real estate listing: Daytona Beach house for sale, within walking distance to the beach... as I got to my personal, Trulia real estate blog, I stumbled across a link that questioned the "walkability of the neighborhood". Well I can't say I've ever seen a web site like that before, so my curiosity was piqued. But not only am I a REALTOR®, I'm also a Daytona Beach native, so I already know the statistics and demographics of pretty much any neighborhood; such as whether or not it has sidewalks... how safe it is... and other factors you might want to know, if you like to walk for exercise.

So to do a test on the Walk Score web site, I used my home address as a test subject... and FYI, I live in a gated housing community in Port Orange... (10+ years ago, we knew we wanted to live in Port Orange; and we decided to buy a house in a subdivision, within another subdivision.)

Now before I tell you my own neighborhood's walking score, let me provide a few more details about Port Orange. The whole city of Port Orange has sidewalks on both sides of the street in almost every neighborhood; and even along the sides of the busiest roads! It also has doctors, all sorts of shopping, banking, restaurants, etc., within walking distance of almost every community in the city. It also bears mentioning, the motto for Port Orange is "Unique by Choice, Not by Chance". Needless to say, a LOT of thought has been put into the planning of this beautiful city. Oh, and on a personal note, I frequently walk several miles at a time, sometimes late at night, without a care in the world.

Now to get to my neighborhood score... I input my address and discovered we had been given one of the lowest possible scores. Well, to put it bluntly, that is absurd! So what the heck is the criteria for these supposed walking scores!? I'll let you see for yourself. Just follow the links below. Because the irony gets even better... Check this out!

At the top of the web page, there are links about the sit that say "How it Works" and "How it Doesn't Work". Excuse me for thinking this but if you have to post a link on your own site, that tells you how it goes wrong, you have a serious problem with your system.

So to finalize this, I'm interested in what kind of results you get when you run your own walkability tests. I'm not going to list all the criteria from the How it Works, and How it Doesn't Work links. I'll let you check it out for yourself. And then, I'm VERY interested in what kind of results you get. Run your own little tests, and let me know what you think.

Is the Neighborhood Walkability Score a legitimate test, or a malfunctioning piece of crap? As Broker Bryant would put it... What Say Ye?

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It's Speechless Sunday again. But this week I'm changing it up a little bit. Instead of a photo, I'm using a short little video. This is my real estate assistant. Well, actually it's only one of them. But both of my assistants are excellent! They go above and beyond my expectations; They lift my spirits when I'm down, and offer encouragement in their own way. So I know you'll enjoy this video of one of them. Enjoy!  (Make sure you have your volume on!)

Would you like to borrow one of my assistants? Maybe I'll show you what my other one can do too. He has his own unique set of skills to share.  =^.^=

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It's time for another Wordless Wednesday post... with a few words  ;-)  I almost forgot about this photo. I just wish I could send the overpowering fragrance through the monitor, along with this photo. It's incredible! So incredible that if I bring a few inside, I can only place one in a room, at a time! So you'll have to imagine that part. And I hope you enjoy the photo =)

If you're considering a move to the Daytona Beach and/or Port Orange area, Lisa Hill is a Daytona Beach native! I have experience selling real estate in every city in East Volusia County and beyond. I live in Port Orange, and I love it! I also have family in this area. My family is at least 6 generations deep in Floridians =)  So if you're considering a move to anywhere in Florida, feel free to contact me. If I particular city is too far for me to help you, there's a good chance that I know REALTORS® in those other cities, and I'll be happy to refer you to an excellent REALTOR® there!

For real estate information on the Daytona Beach area, visit my web site at www.DaytonaBeachRealEstateSales.com. And for you Port Orange fans and residents, I have a special section of my site just for you. You can get directly there by way of www.PortOrangeRealEstateSales.com.

View my Featured Listings from the Daytona Beach Area Realtor Association and Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

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Make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill for all your real estate needs!

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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 for sale, near ocean. Fireplace, swimming pool, garden area, tropical landscaping, great floor plan. Feels much larger than the square footage indicates. This house is spectacular. 3BR/2BA Single Family House   Reduced to $184,900! Don't wait. Call Lisa Hill today! 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:  www.DaytonaBeachRealEstateSales.com Lisa C. Hill Adams Cameron & Co. 386-212-5357 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Aug 31, 2009, 10:53pm PDT

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