Entries by Toby Tobin

American Village Brings Housing Choice to 55+ Living

This new gated community off Pritchard Drive in the ‘P’ Section features 45 single-family homes and will later add 96 one- and two-bedroom condominium suites; all for 55+ residents PALM COAST, FL – July 23, 2019 – Hammock Real Estate Development is bringing a new choice of living to Palm Coast’s aged 55+ residents. Developer, […]

Gov. DeSantis Considering Impact and Permit Fee Bills

Two real estate-related bills landed on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk and await his signature to become law. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – June 17, 2019 – Two real estate-related bills landed on Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk and await his signature to become law. CS/HB 207 CS/HB 207 affects impact fees, which are often imposed on developers by […]

U.S. Pending Home Sales Trail Off 1.5 Percent in April

Pending home sales declined in April, a modest change from the growth seen a month before, according to the National Association of Realtors®. WASHINGTON – May 31, 2019 – Pending home sales declined in April, a modest change from the growth seen a month before, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Only one of the four […]

Palm Coast Population Grows to 87,607

No longer the country’s fastest growing city and county, Palm Coast and Flagler County have grown by 1.8% and 1.9% respectively. Marineland population stalled at 11. PALM COAST, FL – May 24, 2019 – The U.S. Census Bureau yesterday announced the latest population estimates for incorporated entities (towns and cities). That release along with last […]

Matanzas Golf Course Sold to Local Developer

Once the crown jewel of Palm Coast’s original four golfing venues, the long-dormant Matanzas Woods Golf Course has been sold. Future development is anticipated. A reopened golf course is not. PALM COAST, FL – May 18, 2019 – A local developer has purchased the long-dormant Matanzas Golf Course for a reported $600,000. The seller was […]

New Google Earth Images Reveal Progress in Several Flagler Co. Residential Developments

American Village, Beach Haven, Bulow Shores, Eagle Lakes, Grand Landings, Grand Reserve, Hidden Lakes, Hunters Ridge, Las Casitas, Marina del Palma, Matanzas Lakes, Park Place, Plantation Bay, Sawmill PALM COAST, FL – May 8, 2019 – Recently updated Google Earth images, of Flagler County, captured January 24, 2019, reveal much residential construction progress since the […]

Builder Confidence Hits Record High for 55-Plus Market

Builder confidence in the single-family 55-plus housing market continued to strengthen in the first quarter of 2019. 30% of Flagler County residents are 65 or older. WASHINGTON – May 6, 2019 – Builder confidence in the single-family 55-plus housing market continued to strengthen in the first quarter of 2019 with a reading of 72 – […]