When a House Becomes a Home

It’s clear that owning a home makes financial sense. But lately, the emotional side of what drives homeownership is becoming increasingly important.

No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it’s a familiar scent or a favorite chair, the feel-good connections to our own homes can be more important to us than the financial ones. Here are some of the reasons why.

1. Owning your home is an accomplishment worth celebrating

You’ve put in a lot of work to achieve the dream of homeownership, and whether it’s your first home or your fifth, congratulations are in order for this milestone. You’ve earned it.

2. There’s no place like home

Owning your own home offers not only safety and security but also a comfortable place where you can simply relax and unwind after a long day. Sometimes that’s just what we need to feel recharged and truly content.

3. You can find more space to meet your needs Continue reading…

10 Most Expensive Homes Sold In the Greater Daytona Beach Area 2018

Below are the top 10 most expensive homes SOLD in the Greater Daytona Beach area in 2018 ( Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Ponce Inlet, and the surrounding areas. )

One of the greatest things about purchasing a home in the Daytona Beach Area is that the values of homes are still very affordable. What you would spend for a small home in many parts of New York or California, would buy you a Luxurious waterfront home here in sunny Florida. The most expensive home in the area sold for only $25,000 more than the most expensive in 2017. Our prices are holdings steady and buyers are getting great deals in Luxury!

Have a look at what best homes sold for in 2018 and check out the lists of luxury homes currently on the market! I am available to talk about real estate here in the Greater Daytona Beach area, Just give me a call 386-315-4744 anytime. Without further delay here are the homes that made the list for 2018.

10. 4932 S Peninsula Drive

NYC area tax-laws fuel the move to Florida

My clients come from all over the world, however with the new tax-laws, I have seen a huge growth in home buyers moving from New York City, Connecticut, and other parts of New England. There is a projection of 800,000 people a year leaving New York. They are looking for places to move with less tax burden and Florida is the top destination.

Here in Flagler and Volusia counties we are seeing the luxury home market doing great.Property taxes are extremely low compared to what your used to, no state income tax and luxury homes cost a lot less money here.

Lets explore some of the homes that are available here that might be of interest!

You can find more homes in the Volusia and Flagler county luxury market here

I cover many areas here in the Greater Daytona Beach Area, you can check out all of the homes and condos in the area listings below. Next to each city name you will also see the total number of properties currently for sale.

Homes and condos for sale by city

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Check out some of these most popular home searches here at Daytona Beach Property Search

SEARCH ALL HOMES IN THE GREATER DAYTONA BEACH AREA HERE

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Plantation Bay Home – 650 WOODBRIDGE Drive Ormond Beach, FL 32174

JAW DROPPING Estate home with TOP OF THE LINE finishes throughout! Former model home, this custom built Leaf floor plan is located in prestigious Plantation Bay. Walk through the MAHOGANY double door entry into the open floor plan and grand foyer. Large family room with porcelain tile floors, coffer ceilings, built-ins with granite counter tops. Family room flows into DELUXE kitchen! Soft close, all wood cabinets with glass tops, top-of-the-line GRANITE counter tops, GE Monogram appliance package with sub-zero fridge, built-in oven, pot filler, gorgeous backslash, farm sink and plenty more features! Breakfast bar and additional eating area with Pool views! Exquisite dining room with high ceilings, gorgeous window treatments, high end light fixtures. Built-in bar with wine chiller! View Full Details of 650 Woodbridge Drive here

All flows into the pool and large lanai. DELUXE MASTER BEDROOM! Walk through the private entry with lots of windows to view the pool, private door to lanai and exquisite en-suite bath. Finished top notch bathroom! 2 Sinks with a long granite vanity, high end light fixtures, soaker tub, wall to ceiling tile in large walk in shower with rain shower fixture. Follow the double doors into the master closet and you be in awe! Built-in’s with folding table and lots of space for all your needs! Split floor plan with THREE additional bedrooms! One private suite with full bath out to pool. 2 more large bedrooms with jack-and-jill bath with 2 sinks, and walk-in tile shower. Additional den with wood floors and double door entry. Gorgeous half bath for guests with tile wall and quartz countertop. View all details on 650 Woodbridge Drive here.

Walk out onto the lanai with TRAVERTINE tile, OUTDOOR KITCHEN with gas grill and top of the line SALT water pool! WATER FEATURES, with LED lighting, Jacuzzi with GAS heat and large pool with tile accents. Central vac, whole house SOLAR, VINYL WINDOWS, crown mold throughout, CONTROL 4 System for security and audio, 6in base boards, WINDOW TREATMENTS, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, additional landscaping, PAVERS DRIVEWAY, side entry garage, TILE ROOF, PRESERVE lot, GOLF CART GARAGE, large laundry room with sink and cabinets, stop & drop with granite top, MOEN and KOHLER fixtures, THE LIST GOES ON! Ask agent for full features sheet! Truly a gorgeous home, TURN-KEY and ready for new owner! Get the complete details about this home for sale in Plantation Bay.

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ALL HOMES FOR SALE IN PLANTATION BAY

Daytona Beach Shores Condo For Sale – 1 Oceans West 1 Bedroom with OCEAN Views

OCEAN VIEWS! Surround yourself with the lifestyle! BRAND NEW REMODELED Kitchen, new cabinets with custom hardware, Corinthian MARBLE COUNTER TOPS, farmhouse sink, brushed nickel appliances including a wine chiller. The wall was removed to give full views from the kitchen. BRAND NEW BATHROOM with custom tile work. New wood flooring in living room and bedroom. CUSTOM BEDROOM CLOSETS.

Updated Building 2014 All windows and sliders were replaced to new codes! NEW AIR AND HEAT SYSTEM in 2015! 2 separate Balconies with access from Kitchen and Bedroom. Excellent 1 bedroom with Ocean access within 200 yards.

All you need right where you live! Golf, Tennis, Surfing, Pickel Ball, Sauna, Swimming Pool, Exercise room, Community Center with activities, shopping, bus service. What are you waiting for, GREAT VACATION GET-AWAY, or live here year round.

Walk through this Oceans West condo with my 3D View Below.

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ALL CONDOS FOR SALE IN DAYTONA BEACH SHORES

Golf Course Homes For Sale In Port Orange Florida

Are you looking to live on the 12 hole or the 7th Tee? Golf course communities provide beautiful backdrops for your Port Orange Florida home. If your looking to purchase a new home and want it to be on a golf course in Port Orange then the list of homes below is just for you! I update this list daily with any and all new homes for sale in Port Orange.

ALL PORT ORANGE HOMES FOR SALE IN GOLF COMMUNITIES