Posted by admin on August 18, 2009 under Uncategorized | 
The Daytona Beach Advertising Federation held its monthly meeting today at the Daytona International Speedway. The guest speaker for the event was Tyler LeCompte, of MeHype.com fame. Tyler gave a comprehensive review of everything related to utilizing social media in your business.
Of course if you are reading this, you are pretty familiar with social media right?
Posted by admin on August 14, 2009 under News Releases, by Tim Davis |
by Tim Davis
Earlier today, Rick Davidson(CBC President and COO) met with the Benchmark Team at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine Florida. Rick Davidson joined G.G. Galloway just a few weeks ago to Climb Mt. Ranier and Mt. Hood in the annual CBC Climb for Kids Sake.
Rick Davidson was joined by Greg Sexton and Jason Silfies. Sexton is the Senior Vice President Franchise Sales, and is responsible for the growth of the CBC brand throughout the United States. Silfies is the Vice President Marketing & Technology for CBC.
Benchmark had 35 professionals in attendance, in an incredible show of faith from Davidson by attending an individual CBC affiliate meeting. Rarely do we see directors of major real estate companies granting this kind of access to its agents. Davidson covered his thoughts and perceptions of the current market conditions, as well as pointing out some great opportunities for CBC professionals in these amazing times.
This was the first of what will be monthly meetings in St. Augustine to allow more collaboration between the Ormond Beach and Jacksonville offices of CBC Benchmark.
Posted by admin on August 12, 2009 under Uncategorized |
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Aug. 12, 2009 – Florida real estate won’t rebound until the job market improves, but investor confidence in the outlook for business and availability of money are reasons for cautious optimism, according to the latest University of Florida (UF) survey.
“I think we’re on the road to recovery, and even though most markets report they’ve seen the bottom, it’s going to be a long climb; because as long as we continue to lose jobs, the real estate market will be depressed,” says Timothy Becker, director of UF’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies, which conducts the quarterly survey.
The retail and office sectors of Florida’s real estate market are suffering the most because a large number of people are out of work or uneasy about their jobs, and spending less money, Becker says. Unless consumer buying patterns change dramatically, national retailers will continue to pull back with more store closings and fewer store openings.
There is some good news, though: Signs of confidence expressed by respondents in March about their personal business outlook and the availability of real estate investment money have grown stronger. That optimism is spreading to other types of property. Read more of this article »
Posted by admin on August 10, 2009 under Good Info - Read It |
DAYTONA BEACH — The local economy is showing signs of stabilizing, if not recovering, and Volusia County officials highlighted some of the bright spots for community leaders on Friday.
“The good news is, despite the reports in the newspapers, the world is not coming to an end,” said Phil Ehlinger, interim director of the county’s Economic Development Department.
Ehlinger and County Chairman Frank Bruno presented the county’s second-quarter economic development update Friday to a group of business and political leaders gathered at Daytona Beach International Airport.
Ehlinger said companies, such as Raydon Corp., Sparton Corp., AO Precision Manufacturing and KVar Energy Savings, are expanding their local operations and adding jobs. Read more of this article »
Posted by admin on under News Releases, by Tim Davis |
by Tim Davis
Today you can lease industrial, flex space, and warehouse properties in the Daytona Beach area for roughly half the asking rates of one year ago – I spent this morning negociating a lease for $4.50 per square foot – GROSS – he current advertised price on this building is $7 triple net, which equates to $8.90 gross – nearly HALF off. Our Team here at Benchmark leased 4,000 SF of flexspace last week for $4.20/FT gross.
Surely in this economic climate, deep discounts on commercial property will yeild some benefits, and help small businesses take chances on expansion? Here is a building that is $5 gross – asking price 10,000 SF Warehouse for $5/FT gross
