Most mold issues can be remediated. New Florida law requires mold specialists to be licensed. The same company can no longer do the testing and the remediation. Palm Coast, FL – July 18, 2011 – The hot muggy summer climate makes mold a potentially serious issue in Florida. But for most people, mold is a mysterious […]
A weekly analysis of the economic data released during the past week, and how current economic conditions are affecting the real estate market. Palm Coast, FL – July 17, 2011 – Every week the National Association of Realtors® Research staff analyzes key data releases and explain what they mean for you and your business. In this […]
Real Estate and Politics cannot be separated. Meet the candidates for Palm Coast City Council and Mayor and listen to their responses to questions based on your input. Palm Coast, FL – July 15, 2011 – On Tuesday, August 23, 2011, the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates, Flagler County Association of Realtors and […]
In this latest twist on short sale fraud, scammers have found a way to rip off mortgage lenders by tens of thousands of dollars — sometimes in a matter of hours. Palm Coast, FL – July 15, 2011 NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Just as the housing market began to collapse near the end of 2007, […]
Population growth has not slowed, rising consistently by around 3 million each year, but household formation has. Palm Coast, FL – July 14, 2011 – Demand for housing has been suppressed in the four-year period from 2007 to 2010. A review of household formation shows an annual increase of 500,000 to 600,000 over these years. […]
The 2.9-acre parcel is one of three resulting from the replat and reconfiguration of the site that was approved by Palm Coast City Council June 7. The transaction closed July 5. Palm Coast, FL – July 14, 2011 – Memorial Hospital Flagler (Florida Hospital Flagler) closed July 5 on its $1.5 million purchase of approximately […]
This 2,425 SF pool home is on one of the finest lots in Grand Haven. Enjoy sea breezes while sitting on the lanai, looking over a large lake to the 11th hole of a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. Palm Coast, FL – July 13, 2011 – Until our recent downsizing to a condominium in […]
The median household income for South Atlantic homebuyers in 2009 was $74,100. Palm Coast, FL – July 13, 2011 Profile of Homebuyers in the South Atlantic Region The median household income for South Atlantic homebuyers in 2009 was $74,100. 46 percent of buyers in South Atlantic were first-time home buyers. 82 percent […]
NAR Chief Economists sees 5.5% to 6% by the end of next year. National debt and inflation are the root causes. Palm Coast, FL – July 12, 2011 – National Association of Realtors® chief economist, Lawrence Yun sees mortgage rates headed higher. Government buying to cover the budget deficit and inflation are the principal drivers […]
Too many extraneous factors affect the foreclosure process to draw conclusions. Many foreclosures withdrawn to fix document problems are being re-filed. Court loads also affect case progress. Palm Coast, FL – July 11, 2011 – The media is awash with daily reports on the nation’s foreclosure situation. It’s not too difficult to find foreclosure data. […]