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Posted on 08/01/2021

New Builds vs. Pre-Existing Construction: Who Wins and Who Falls Short

Photo by Expect Best from Pexels When you’re looking for a new home, should you purchase an existing one or have a brand new house built? Since this is a major decision, it’s important to learn more about the advantages of new construction vs. existing construction. Keep the following in mind, so you can compare the benefits of...

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Posted on 07/31/2021

Video Tour - 3 Seafarers Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32176

This well built home in Ormond By the Sea. sits on almost 1/2 acre with a 12x58 parking pad for your RV or big boat!!! All brick with a beautifully renovated kitchen with granite, wood cabinets with pullouts, Maytag stainless appliances and large stainless farm sink. Plank tile with shag carpeting in great condition. Extra large shower in Master bedroom. Guest bath original tile has been recently glazed to restore the original beauty. Also large vanity in guest bath with drawers. Freshly painted interior and exterior. Super spacious Florida room all glassed in. Privacy backyard with plenty of room for a pool. All window coverings stay. ...

Posted on 07/31/2021

3 Seafarers Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32176 is now new to the market!

This well built home in Ormond By the Sea. sits on almost 1/2 acre with a 12x58 parking pad for your RV or big boat!!! All brick with a beautifully renovated kitchen with granite, wood cabinets with pullouts, Maytag stainless appliances and large stainless farm sink. Plank tile with shag carpeting in great condition. Extra large shower in Master bedroom. Guest bath original tile has been recently glazed to restore the original beauty. Also large vanity in guest bath with drawers. Freshly painted interior and exterior. Super spacious Florida room all glassed in. Privacy backyard with plenty of room for a pool. All window coverings stay. ...

Posted on 07/31/2021

Another Property Sold - 182 Birchmont Drive, Deland, FL 32724

Welcome to Victoria Hills Golf Community ! The Beautiful well cared for home is Move in Ready! This very spacious 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Split plan home sits on a lovely OVERSIZED HOMESITE with LUSH LANDSCAPING. As you walk into the Foyer with Tray ceiling, trimmed with CROWN MOLDING the home fills with Natural Light. The dinning area with Plantation Shutters, Crown Molding and Service Bar with Granite and Cabinetry flows into the open concept Gourmet Kitchen, Great Room that is a perfect place for gathering and entertaining The GOURMET KITCHEN boasts, BUILT- IN OVEN~Vented Microwave ~NATURAL GAS COOKTOP ~GRANITE COUNTER TOPS ~...

Posted on 07/30/2021

Another Property Sold - 241 Riverside Drive #904, Holly Hill, FL 32117

Investor alert. Tenant in place for next 11 months. 24 hour notice to show per tenant. 9th floor is the perfect floor with great views of the river and soft views of the ocean. Not too high and not too low. You may never want to leave your MARINA GRANDE home, but when you do, the wonders of Daytona Beach-the world's most famous beach-plus the natural beauty of secluded, white sandy beaches of New Smyrna and Ormond Beach await.Enjoy the many benefits of MARINA GRANDE on the Halifax with extraordinary amenities: Two 25 story Towers with 24/7 Gated...

Posted on 07/30/2021

Video Tour - 915 Ocean Shore Boulevard #4010, Ormond Beach, FL 32176

The great Atlantic Ocean is the first thing you see when you walk through the front door of this desirable southeast unit. This unit has all new hurricane rated windows. Unit has been beautifully upgraded with luxury vinyl (waterproof) crown molding in entire unit plus wood accent walls. Custom built pantry and both bedrooms have walk in closets. 2019 Kitchen remodel including all stainless steel appliances, beautiful Brazilian quartzite (natural stone /heat and stain resistant) ) countertops, soft close cabinets, new shiplap ceiling with LED lighting and undermount lighting. Secure building with laundry on the floor, 2 trash chutes,...

Posted on 07/30/2021

915 Ocean Shore Boulevard #4010, Ormond Beach, FL 32176 is now new to the market!

The great Atlantic Ocean is the first thing you see when you walk through the front door of this desirable southeast unit. This unit has all new hurricane rated windows. Unit has been beautifully upgraded with luxury vinyl (waterproof) crown molding in entire unit plus wood accent walls. Custom built pantry and both bedrooms have walk in closets. 2019 Kitchen remodel including all stainless steel appliances, beautiful Brazilian quartzite (natural stone /heat and stain resistant) ) countertops, soft close cabinets, new shiplap ceiling with LED lighting and undermount lighting. Secure building with laundry on the floor, 2 trash chutes,...

Posted on 07/27/2021

Another Property Sold - 511 Jessamine Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

THIS 1950 SPLIT LEVEL HOME SITS HIGH ON A DUNE OFFERING OCEAN BREEZES AND HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMODELED. BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORING HAS BEEN REFURBISHED TO ITS ORIGINAL LUSTER. NEW CABINETS, BEAUTIFUL NEW APPLIANCES, NEW WINDOWS, NEW DOOR, NEW COUNTERTOPS AND ALL 3 FULL BATHS HAVE BEEN RENOVATED. TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER. AC WEEKS OLD. SPARED NO EXPENSE ON THE REMODEL. JUST A BLOCK FROM THE WORLDS MOST FAMOUS BEACH. JESSAMINE BLVD SITS IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT OF EAST DAYTONA. THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS FULL OF CHARACTER AND CHARM. BEAUTIFUL NEW DECK BUILT IN THE BACKYARD OVERLOOKING THE LUSH LANDSCAPED BACKYARD. WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE FOR THE...

Posted on 07/25/2021

Create a New Focal Point in Your Yard by Adding a Fire Pit

Photo by jamie410 via Pixabay A fire pit can elevate your yard into a truly enchanting entertainment area, liven up your space and even help enhance your curb appeal. While some home projects are not ideal for the DIY approach, you can make a striking firepit on your own in about a weekend. You'll need to gather some...

Posted on 07/21/2021

Video Tour - 241 Riverside Drive #2110, Holly Hill, FL 32117

24 HUR NOTICE TO SHOW. TENANT IN PLACE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30TH. YOU CANNOT BEAT THIS UNOBSTRUCTED NORTH VIEW. THIS SKYHOME ON THE 21ST FLOOR IS 2079 SQ. FT WITH CERAMIC TILE THROUGHOUT. ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDING WASHER AND DRYER WILL CONVEY WITH PROPERTY. LUXURY IS THE ONLY WAY TO DESCRIBE THE MASTER SUITE BATHROOM. LARGE SHOWER WITH JACUZZI TUB AND 13 FOOT VANITY FOR GREAT STORAGE. ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE ALL THE WAY TO FLAGLER BEACH. THIS BEAUTIFUL CONDO OFFERS 2 BALCONIES, ONE FOR THE FANTASTIC SUNRISES AND THE OTHER FOR THE SPECTACULAR SUNSETS. JOIN THE MARINA GRANDE RESORT STYLE...

Posted on 07/21/2021

241 Riverside Drive #2110, Holly Hill, FL 32117 is now new to the market!

24 HUR NOTICE TO SHOW. TENANT IN PLACE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30TH. YOU CANNOT BEAT THIS UNOBSTRUCTED NORTH VIEW. THIS SKYHOME ON THE 21ST FLOOR IS 2079 SQ. FT WITH CERAMIC TILE THROUGHOUT. ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDING WASHER AND DRYER WILL CONVEY WITH PROPERTY. LUXURY IS THE ONLY WAY TO DESCRIBE THE MASTER SUITE BATHROOM. LARGE SHOWER WITH JACUZZI TUB AND 13 FOOT VANITY FOR GREAT STORAGE. ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE ALL THE WAY TO FLAGLER BEACH. THIS BEAUTIFUL CONDO OFFERS 2 BALCONIES, ONE FOR THE FANTASTIC SUNRISES AND THE OTHER FOR THE SPECTACULAR SUNSETS. JOIN THE MARINA GRANDE RESORT STYLE...

Posted on 07/20/2021

Another Property Sold - 241 Riverside Drive #701, Holly Hill, FL 32117

2 PARKING SPACES COME WITH THIS DIRECT RIVERFRONT, FORMER ''PARADE OF HOMES MODEL'' CONDO. FABULOUS CLOSET BUILDOUTS, TILED FOYER, ARE JUST A COUPLE OF THE UPGRADES. FURNISHINGS ARE NEGOTIABLE. SPACIOUS CONDO SITTING ON THE 7TH FLOOR WITH SWEEPING VIEWS OF THE HALIFAX RIVER AND A CUTE VIEW OF THE OCEAN. Enjoy the many benefits of MARINA GRANDE on the Halifax with extraordinary amenities: Two 25 story Towers with 24/7 Gated Security, 7-Day Per Week Concierge Service, a 10,000 square foot Million-Dollar Clubhouse with 2 Pools, Sauna, Steam Room, State-of-the Art World-Class Fitness Center, Movie Theatre, Elegant Ballroom with banquet table...