Entries by Toby Tobin

Can We Make Sense of the Crazy Flagler-Palm Coast Housing Market?

Amidst surging demand, available housing inventory has vanished, further hyping potential buyers’ sense of urgency. Only 0.53% of Flagler County’s housing stock is listed for sale (MLS). PALM COAST, FL – March 3, 2021 – There is no lack of housing market news in Flagler County and Palm Coast. There is, however, an acute lack […]

Where to Retire? WalletHub Ranks Fla. No. 1

To determine the best state for retirement, WalletHub weighed 45 variables, such as affordability, quality of life, and healthcare – and Fla. was, and is, No. 1. By: Kerry Smith ORLANDO, Fla. – February 1, 2021 –  For many people, a Florida retirement means warm year-round weather and no shoveling snow. But retirement living is a […]

Brunswick Is Reopening the Former Sea Ray Plant to Expand Boston Whaler Production

The 225,000 SF facility will expand Boston Whaler manufacturing capacity by 40% and employ 300-400 in Palm Coast over the next 18-24 months. PALM COAST, FL – January 25, 2021 – Brunswick Corporation today announced that it is increasing production capacity to meet unprecedented consumer demand and assist in replenishing historically low field inventory levels. […]

2020 Was a Record Year for Flagler County-Palm Coast Home Sales

GoToby.com has tracked Flagler County home sales since 2003. Despite a pandemic, or perhaps because of it, 2020 broke all the records for home sales. PALM COAST, FL – January 16, 2021 – GoToby.com has tracked Flagler County home sales since 2003. Despite a pandemic, or perhaps because of it, 2020 broke the previous local […]

US Census Annual State Population Estimates – Winners and Losers

Estimated are as of July 1, 2020. Northeast and Midwest regions are losing population to the West and South regions, a trend likely to be accelerated by Covid-19 and public safety concerns. PALM COAST, FL – December 22, 2020 – The U.S. Census Bureau yesterday released the annual population estimate for the country and individual […]

Jacksonville University Campus Coming to Palm Coast

City Council approves a $2.5M economic development incentive package which will bring a satellite Jacksonville University campus to Palm Coast’s Town Center. PALM COAST, FL –December 15, 2020 – The Palm Coast City Council today approved a $2.5M economic development incentive package that will bring a satellite Jacksonville University (JU) campus to Palm Coast Town […]