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Al Raymondi

The Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail

09-16-09
Al Raymondi

The Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail

For information, map and photos of the Ormond Beach Florida Scenic Loop and Trail go to http://ormondscenicloopandtrail.com/index.html. Take a ride through Ormond By The Sea along canals and marshes and watch the birds, ducks and other wildlife as you drive along in your car or on your bike. View the Atlantic Ocean, The Halifax River, parks, boating, picnic area and lots more in addition to the beautiful natural scenery.

Ormond Beach, Florida Farmers Market

09-11-09
Al Raymondi

Ormond Beach, Florida Farmers Market
Ormond Beach, Florida is getting a new Farmers Market on October 1, 2009. The market will be open 7a.m. to 1p.m. every Thursday at Rockefeller Gardens on Halifax at Granada. A Million Dollar renovation of the Rockefeller Gardens was completed in time for the Independence Day celebration. Ormond Beach Farmers Market information is at 386-451-2138

August 2009 Ormond By The Sea, Florida Condo sales

09-04-09
Al Raymondi

August 2009 Ormond By The Sea, Florida Condo sales

The Daytona Beach area multiple listing service (MLS) records 6 condominium sales in Ormond By The Sea, Florida during August, 2009. All condo sold were 2 bedroom and 2 bath. Two of the sales were directly on the beach and their average sales price was $225,000. The average sales price of those on the west side of A1A was $140,000 compare the average sales price to get a picture of the continuing decline in valves.
August Ormond By The Sea , Florida Condo sales

Year Sales Average 2/2 across A1A sale price
2005 10 $291,000
2006 3 $210,000
2007 8 $199,483
2008 3 $175,000
2009 6 $140,000

There are currently 10 Ormond By The Sea Condos under contract awaiting closing. Inventory of condos for sale remains high at 101 but is much lower than the 115 at the beginning of last August and the 134 in 2007.

For information about Ormond Beach and Ormond By the Sea homes and condos for sale or rent, contact Ocean View Realty Group or visit our web site at Http://www.ovrealty.com/

Trim notices have been mailed in Volusia County-the bubble has burst

09-03-09
Al Raymondi

Trim notices have been mailed in Volusia County Florida-the bubble has burst
Owners of Volusia County, Florida property are receiving their trim (truth in millage) notices from the county property appraiser's office. Included in that mailing are 2 charts that depict the real estate bubble bursting. The first chart shows the number of sales in Volusia County, Florida, from 2000 to 2009. The charts are reprinted here with the consent of Morgan Gilreath, Volusia County, Florida Property Appraiser.

Real Estate values in Volusia County Florida

The second chart shows the rise and fall of single family residence values in Volusia County, Florida from 1996 to 2009. Current property values are back to the 2002-2003 range. Values declined 25% from January 1, 2008 to January 1, 2009 in Volusia County.

1996 to 2009 rise and fall of home values in Volusia County Florida.

For information about Ormond Beach & Ormond By The Sea Florida homes and condos for sale and for rent, visit the Ocean View Realty Group web site at www.ovrealty.com

Danny & The Juniors concert in Ormond Beach, Florida

09-02-09
Al Raymondi

Danny & The Juniors concert in Ormond Beach, Florida

Danny & The Juniors, featuring Joe Terry, will be at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S 1, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 on October 10, 2009 at 7:30p.m. "At the Hop" and "Twistin' USA" are a couple of the oldies you can expect to hear. Call the box office at (386) 676-3375 for information and tickets.