Short sale may be the best option for DeLand homeowners with no equity

July 26th, 2009 by admin


DeLand homeowners who need to sell their home and are upside down on their mortgage may want to consider a short sale.  If you are facing a tough situation and would like to learn more about the short sale process contact me.  Watson Realty agents have the experience and know how to help homeowners successfully [...]

DeLand Tropical Nights & Merchant Open House

July 15th, 2009 by admin


I will be out of town on vacation but for those of you around DeLand on July 17th, you will want to make plans to attend the Downtown DeLand Tropical Nights festivities.  This should be fun for everyone and runs from 6 p.m. – 9 p. m.

DeLand residential sales increase in June

July 5th, 2009 by admin


Sales of residential property increased in June (54) compared to the same time last year (46).  The number of sales in DeLand during June was also higher than the reported number of sales during May of 2009 (48).  Based on information from MFRMLS for the period June 2008 through June 2009.

Children can attend camp in DeLand to learn home gardening

May 2nd, 2009 by admin


DeLand and Volusia County children can attend camp in DeLand to learn gardening.  The camp is for children who are 10 or 11 years old or entering fifth grade. Camp times are from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 8 through 12 at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand and [...]

What is burning? Brush fires near DeLand.

March 22nd, 2009 by admin


The smell of smoke in DeLand is a result of brush fires along I-4.    I drove past the area today returning from Daytona Beach and the fires appear to be between Highway 92 and Highway 44 on the west side of I-4.  There were fire crews on scene.  I did not see anything burning [...]

DeLand youth soccer league

February 14th, 2009 by admin


Search for homes News Release from Volusia.org “Registration is open for Volusia County’s spring youth soccer league, which runs from March 17 through May 7 at Sperling Sports Complex in DeLand.” For more information please visit the Volusia.org site.

Speaking of football, flag football starting soon

February 1st, 2009 by admin


Search for homes DeLand and Volusia County is starting a flag football league for area residents.  Games will be played twice a week in DeLand and cost is $500 per team. More information

Bike, cycle race in DeLand

January 21st, 2009 by admin


Search for a home There will be a road bike race in DeLand.  2nd Annual Spring Fling of Cycling will be held on January 31- February 1st. For more information you can visit the Bike Diva, Lynnn Smythe at the link below. Cycle Race

Florida Wildflower Festival to be held in DeLand

January 17th, 2009 by admin


Search for homes   The Florida Wildflower Festival will be held downtown DeLand on Saturday, March 28, 2009 between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.   This is the 3rd annual festival.  For more information you can contact:   River of Lakes Heritage Corridor 116 W. New York Avenue DeLand, FL 32720 (800) 749-4350  (386) 749-0162 (386) 734-0163 [...]

DeLand real estate agents can take 45 hour post class

January 14th, 2009 by admin


DeLand real estate agents can take their 45 hour post class in DeLand at the DeLand Watson Realty office.   Class will be held at the DeLand Watson Office, 1961 S. Woodland Blvd. The instructor will be Wayne Edgington.  Class times are Friday Feb. 6th 5 -10 PM, Saturday, Feb. 7th 9 AM – 6 PM, [...]