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Real Estate News and Information for Palm Coast, Flagler County, Florida
 

Discover Palm Coast — Florida's most affordable east coast lifestyle city. GoToby.com, the favorite on-line source for real estate news, incisive commentary, analysis, facts, and interesting rumors.  Learn about Palm Coast (the fastest growing small city in the US), Flagler Beach, Hammock Dunes, Ocean Hammock, and Hammock Beach.  News about Palm Coast's largest builders and developers; Ginn, Centex, Lowe, WCI, LandMar, and Seagate Homes.

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Commentaries 
Real Estate Commissions are NOT as Big as You Think
May 1, 2008 – I'll bet you don't know how real estate commissions are distributed. Find out who gets which piece of the commission pie, how many pieces there might be, and how big (or small) each piece is.
Product Claims it Lets You Pay off Your Mortgage in 1/3 to 1/2 the Time
April 8, 2008 – A product claims it allows you to pay down your mortgage in 1/3 to 1/2 the time, saving tens of thousands of dollars in interest. "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and that's enough to make a decent living."
Has The Ginn Company become Resorts R Us?
March 5, 2008 – A mishmash of Ginn's development names needs to be revamped. The quality of the developments themselves should be the focus.
Most Developers, like most People are not Bad and They make a Big Contribution to Palm Coast
February 14, 2008 – Palm Coast, FL – The media enjoys printing stories about crooked developers and how they prey on unwary consumers. And City Council has adopted a decidedly anti-development stance. But the golden egg does not come without a goose.
Articles 
Quick Primer on Delinquent Tax Certificates, Tax Deed Sales, and Foreclosure Sales
May 16, 2008 – Even though I've written several articles in the past, I still get lots of inquiries. Hopefully this review, with links to related articles, will answer most people's questions.
FBI Issues 2007 Mortgage Fraud Report
May 14, 2008 – In its 2007 Mortgage Fraud Report, the FBI details several different types of fraud. Here are excerpts of the report along with a link to the full report.
Green-Built Homes are the Future. What are they?
April 27, 2008 - Green building is on the rise. Green-built homes reduce envirinmental impact and save money on utilities.
Older Americans Month: May 2008 - Some Interesting Facts about the 65 and Older Population
April 24, 2008 - US Census Department compiles an interesting list of statistics on Americans over 65. Florida leads with the highest percentage of over 65.


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