Welcome to GoToby.com

Since 2006, GoToby.com has provided unbiased real estate news and statistics for the area of Flagler County, Florida, which includes Flagler Beach and the thriving City of Palm Coast. During that time, site creator Toby Tobin has become the area’s leading real estate expert, a trusted source, and the host of the weekly radio show, Real Estate Matters.

Recent News

  • February 2023 Real Estate Update – Flagler and Palm CoastMarch 4, 2023 - 8:13 pm

    PALM COAST, FL – February 4, 2023 – Mixed signals continue in the February 2023 real estate update but there is a sense of optimism growing. This is an ongoing story and data will be updated as late transactions are reported. Only 193 single-family homes were reported sold via the Flagler County MLS, down 14.6% […]

  • 55+ Housing in Flagler/Palm CoastFebruary 25, 2023 - 8:40 am

    PALM COAST, FL – February 25, 2023 – What is age-restricted 55+ housing availability in Flagler/Palm Coast Fla.? Housing provided under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA} is commonly called age-restricted housing or 55+ housing. HOPA exempts such qualifying communities from an FHA ban against discrimination based on age or familial status. Age-restricted housing […]

  • January 2023 Real Estate Update – Flagler and Palm CoastFebruary 15, 2023 - 9:48 pm

    Mixed signals in the January 2023 real estate update show that the housing market is moving but there is no consensus on where it is going. PALM COAST, FL – February 15, 2023 – Mixed signals in the January 2023 real estate update show that the housing market is moving but there is no consensus […]

  • Flagler/Palm Coast 2022 Home Sales with Interactive MapsJanuary 9, 2023 - 2:44 pm

    PALM COAST, FL – January 9, 2023 – The Flagler/Palm Coast 2022 home sales are in the books. Interactive maps ad a new dimension with which to view the year’s results. The local market had grown at a double-digit rate for the previous two years. The median home selling price continued to rise in 2022 […]

  • Florida Homestead Law for BeginnersNovember 20, 2022 - 5:56 pm

    PALM COAST, Fla. – November 20, 2022 – Understanding the Florida Homestead Law Can save permanent Florida residents thousands of dollars over the term of their home ownership. To qualify for homestead protection, the property must meet three major criteria: There are three primary benefits to homesteading in Florida. Each has its own key dates. […]