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Posted on 10/18/2020

Vital Things to Remember When Selling Your Home

If you've decided to put your home on the market, one important thing to keep in mind is that perception is everything -- or close to it, anyway! The impression you make on prospective buyers can either help seal the deal or break it, depending on whether that impression is positive or negative. The visual aspects of your home...

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Posted on 10/17/2020

Video Tour - 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 ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. SPARED NO EXPENSE ON THE REMODEL. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS AND DRONE VIDEO COMING NEXT WEEK. 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...

Posted on 10/17/2020

511 Jessamine Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 is now new to the market!

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 ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. SPARED NO EXPENSE ON THE REMODEL. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS AND DRONE VIDEO COMING NEXT WEEK. 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...

Posted on 10/15/2020

Video Tour - 2 Palmetto Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32176

CHECK OUT ONE OF THE LARGEST LOTS IN ORMOND BY THE SEA. WELL MAINTAINED, MOVE IN CONDITION WITH LOTS OF ROOM TO ROAM. THIS CONCRETE BLOCK BUNKER IS JUST A MINUTE TO WALK ACROSS A-1-A TO THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. BRING ALL THE TOYS, BOATS, RV'S IN THIS ''NON'' DEED RESTRICTED AREA OF ORMOND BY THE SEA. THERE IS A ONE CAR GARAGE, A CARPORT WITH A SIDE ENTRANCE AND 2 OUT . BUILDINGS FOR LOTS OF STORAGE. THIS BEACHSIDE GEM IS A BEACH LOVERS DREAM. ALL HARD FLOORING THROUGHOUT FOR EASY CLEANING. THIS ADORABLE HOME HAS A LARGE FAMILY ROOM IN ADDITION TO THE LIVING ROOM. EXTRA LARGE 8X8 INSIDE LAUNDRY ROOM JUST OF THE DINING ROOM UNDER AIR. KITCHEN...

Posted on 10/15/2020

2 Palmetto Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32176 is now new to the market!

CHECK OUT ONE OF THE LARGEST LOTS IN ORMOND BY THE SEA. WELL MAINTAINED, MOVE IN CONDITION WITH LOTS OF ROOM TO ROAM. THIS CONCRETE BLOCK BUNKER IS JUST A MINUTE TO WALK ACROSS A-1-A TO THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. BRING ALL THE TOYS, BOATS, RV'S IN THIS ''NON'' DEED RESTRICTED AREA OF ORMOND BY THE SEA. THERE IS A ONE CAR GARAGE, A CARPORT WITH A SIDE ENTRANCE AND 2 OUT . BUILDINGS FOR LOTS OF STORAGE. THIS BEACHSIDE GEM IS A BEACH LOVERS DREAM. ALL HARD FLOORING THROUGHOUT FOR EASY CLEANING. THIS ADORABLE HOME HAS A LARGE FAMILY ROOM IN ADDITION TO THE LIVING ROOM. EXTRA LARGE 8X8 INSIDE LAUNDRY ROOM JUST OF THE DINING ROOM UNDER AIR. KITCHEN...

Posted on 10/15/2020

Another Property Sold - 231 Riverside Drive #2107-1, Holly Hill, FL 32117

BEST PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT HERE AT THE MARINA GRANDE ON THE HALIFAX. THIS FABULOUS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH WITH A DEN/3RD BEDROOM HAS HAD MANY UPGRADES STARTING WITH THE WOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. RECESSED LIGHTING, PULL OUTS IN KITCHEN CABINETS. ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDING WASHER AND DRYER WILL STAY. SITUATED ON THE 21ST FLOOR FOR THE BEST VIEWS TO THE SOUTH. ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE THE PONCE INLET LIGHTHOUSE. GORGEOUS RESORT STYLE LIVING WITH 24 HOUR GUARDED GATE. FIVE STAR AMENITIES INCLUDE 2 POOLS, STATE OF THE ART GYM OVERLOOKING THE BEAUTIFUL HALIFAX RIVER, 2 ADDITIONAL ROOMS FOR YOGA, DANCE CLASSES, ETC. SPA LIKE LOCKER ROOMS WITH STEAM...

Posted on 10/11/2020

Real Estate Investments: REITs & REMF - Which One Fits Your Needs

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay For anyone interested in investment diversification, real estate is one of the preferred holdings in addition to stock and bonds. However, many investors possess neither the cash nor the knowledge and interest to actually buy, sell, rent or manage real property. Such investment involves more than cash; it also requires in-depth market...

Posted on 10/10/2020

Another Property Sold - 362 Auburn Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

GREAT BEACHSIDE LOCATION. NEW A.C. IN 2016. 3 BEDROOM, 2 FULL BATHS WITH AN OFFICE. LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE. COMBO KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM. 620 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE. ADDITIONAL ROOM OFF THE KITCHEN TOO. BRING YOUR TOOLS AND SKILLS AND MAKE THIS HOME LIKE NEW. SELLER IS SELLING AS IS. WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING, BANKS AND SEABREEZE HIGH SCHOOL.. JUST A SHORT STROLL TO THE BEACH OR THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY. WATCH THE SUNRISE IN THE MORNING AND THE SUNSET IN THE EVENING. THIS HOMES NEEDS SOME TLC TO BRING IT BACK TO LIFE. LARGE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR THE...

Posted on 10/08/2020

Video Tour - 3009 N Halifax Avenue #7, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE THIS COZY CONDO ON THE BEACHSIDE OVERLOOKING THE INTRACOASTAL. HIGH QUALITY REMODEL WITH SOLID SURFACE COUNTERS, WOOD CABINETS AND CROWN MOLDING. OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH AN AREA WITH A BUILT IN DESK/OFFICE CENTER. THIS RIVERFRONT CONDO WAS BUILT IN 1964 AND IS CENTRALLY LOCATED ON THE DAYTONA BEACHSIDE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME RESIDENCE OR A VACATION RETREAT LOOK NO FURTHER. 55 AND OVER COMMUNITY WITH A BEAUTIFUL RIVERFRONT POOL, CLUB HOUSE, SHUFFLE BOARD AND A WELL BUILT RIVERFRONT DOCK FOR FISHING, WATHCHING A MAGNIFICENT SUNSET OR JUST WATCHING THE YACHTS GO BY. CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SHOPPING, BANKS,...

Posted on 10/08/2020

3009 N Halifax Avenue #7, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 is now new to the market!

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE THIS COZY CONDO ON THE BEACHSIDE OVERLOOKING THE INTRACOASTAL. HIGH QUALITY REMODEL WITH SOLID SURFACE COUNTERS, WOOD CABINETS AND CROWN MOLDING. OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH AN AREA WITH A BUILT IN DESK/OFFICE CENTER. THIS RIVERFRONT CONDO WAS BUILT IN 1964 AND IS CENTRALLY LOCATED ON THE DAYTONA BEACHSIDE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME RESIDENCE OR A VACATION RETREAT LOOK NO FURTHER. 55 AND OVER COMMUNITY WITH A BEAUTIFUL RIVERFRONT POOL, CLUB HOUSE, SHUFFLE BOARD AND A WELL BUILT RIVERFRONT DOCK FOR FISHING, WATHCHING A MAGNIFICENT SUNSET OR JUST WATCHING THE YACHTS GO BY. CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SHOPPING, BANKS,...

Posted on 10/05/2020

Video Tour - 1218 Ruger Place, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

GREAT BEACHSIDE LOCATION. OCEAN VIEWS FROM SEVERAL ROOMS IN THE HOUSE. THIS 3 BEDROOM 3 FULL BATH HAS 2 FULL KITCHENS AND 2 LARGE LIVING AREAS. BEAUTIFUL WOOD FLOORS. AND HARD SURFACE FLOORS THROUGOUT. NEWER WINDOWS. A.C. IS 3 YEARS OLD. THERE IS AN 800 SQUARE FOOT DECK OFF THE SCREENED IN FLORIDA ROOM. MOST OF THE APPLIANCES ARE LIKE NEW TOO. HOME IS SITUATED HIGH ON A 85 X 150 LOT. WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING, BANKS, RESTARUANTS AND ESPECIALLY A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH. THIS HOME EVEN HAS A BASEMENT Branded as 'The World's Most Famous Beach' and 'The World Center of Racing' it's easy to understand why Daytona Beach has long been the...

Posted on 10/05/2020

Video Tour - 231 Riverside Drive #2309-1, Holly Hill, FL 32117

YOU CANNOT BEAT THIS UNOBSTRUCTED SOUTHEAST VIEW. THIS SKYHOME ON THE 23RD FLOOR IS 2079 SQ. FT WITH CERAMIC TILE IN LIVING AREAS AND CARPET IN ALL 3 BEDROOMS. BOTH BALCONIES HAVE TILE TOO. ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDING UPGRADED 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. UPGRADED DARK OUT SHADES FOR THE END OF DAY WHEN THE SUN IS SETTING. ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE ALL THE WAY TO THE PONCE INLET LIGHTHOUSE. THIS BEAUTIFUL CONDO OFFERS 2 BALCONIES, ONE FOR THE FANTASTIC SUNRISES AND THE OTHER FOR THE SPECTACULAR...