Entries by Toby Tobin

U.S. Existing-Home Sales Slide 4.9 Percent in March

Each of the four major U.S. regions saw a drop-off in sales, with the Midwest enduring the largest decline last month. WASHINGTON – April 23, 2019 – Existing-home sales retreated in March, following February’s surge of sales, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major U.S. regions saw a drop-off in sales, with the […]

Flagler Co. Population Reaches 112,067 as Growth Rate Slows

U.S. Census Bureau releases latest county population estimates (as of July 1, 2018). Flagler added an estimated 2,130 new residents vs 2,586 the previous year. PALM COAST, FL – April 18, 2019 – The U.S. Census Bureau today released its latest population estimates of state, county, and metro areas. The population growth in Flagler County, […]

Marina del Palma to Host April 13 Grand Opening Event

Special Grand Opening Event at Marina del Palma is by Reservation Only. Marina del Palma was the 2019 Parade of Homes Showcase Community. PALM COAST, Fla. – April 8, 2019 – PRLog — Ken Belshe, senior sales director for SunBelt Land Management, is pleased to announce the company will host a special grand opening event April 13 for its Marina […]

Palm Coast Ranked 5th Best Place to Own a Vacation Rental Property

As the battle between state vs local government control over vacation rental properties is reignited in Tallahassee, Palm Coast again finds itself in the crosshairs. PALM COAST, FL – April 2, 2019 – As the battle between state vs local control over vacation rental properties is reignited in Tallahassee, Palm Coast again finds itself in […]

Red Light Cameras Gone – Handicapped Parking Cameras Coming Soon

In another move solidifying the newfound spirit of cooperation between Palm Coast and Flagler County, officials will soon announce a joint ordinance requiring Handicapped Parking cameras. Palm Coast, FL – APRIL 1, 2019 – Palm Coast and Flagler County have joined forces in support of their aging voter base to mandate the installation of Handicapped […]

Island Walk Traffic Pattern Improvements to Include Rotary

The main entrance to this popular Palm Coast shopping and dining venue has drawn criticism since the center was redeveloped in 2016. Traffic engineers think they have a solution. Palm Coast, FL – APRIL 1, 2019 – The main entrance to Island Walk, Palm Coast’s popular shopping and dining venue, has drawn criticism since the […]

Foreclosures: 4.3M Homeowners Helped by Conservatorships

Florida is No. 2 after New York in the number of loans delinquent 365 days or more. WASHINGTON – March 26, 2019 – According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) fourth-quarter 2018 Foreclosure Prevention Report, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) completed 41,062 foreclosure prevention actions in the fourth quarter of 2018, bringing […]

U.S. Existing-Homes Sales Surge 11.8 Percent in February

But month-over-month comparisons are less revealing than year-over-year. February was down 1.8% over one year ago. PALM COAST, FL – March 25, 2019 – A National Association of Realtors touts February existing-home sales results with this headline; “U.S. Existing-Homes Sales Surge 11.8 Percent in February.” The Flagler market jumped even more, by 22.2%. But the […]