Entries by Toby Tobin

Commentary: Confronting The Illusion of Affordable Housing

Palm Coast’s Comprehensive Plan says, “Citizens of all income levels shall have the opportunity to obtain quality housing at a reasonable cost.” Yet… PALM COAST, FL – March 7, 2019 – The Housing Element Section of Palm Coast’s Comprehensive Plan says, “Citizens of all income levels shall have the opportunity to obtain quality housing at […]

2019 Florida Legislature Begins Session

The 2019 legislative session convened Tuesday – for the next 60 days lawmakers will discuss, debate and ultimately vote on a myriad of bills that will change the daily lives of all Floridians. TALLAHASSEE, FL. – March 6, 2019 – The 2019 legislative session convenes Tuesday – for the next 60 days lawmakers will discuss, […]

HUD: Drop Affordable Housing’s Not-in-my-backyard Mindset

HUD Secretary Ben Carson vowed to builders last Thursday that HUD will do more to ease regulatory obstacles to increase the number of affordable housing projects across the country. LAS VEGAS – February 26, 2019 – Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson vowed to builders last Thursday that HUD will do more to […]

Texas Roadhouse Steak Restaurant Coming to Palm Coast

This family restaurant specializing in hand-cut steaks, ribs, made-from-scratch sides, and fresh-baked bread is looking to build at the northeast corner of the Winn Dixie plaza near Palm Coast Pkwy. PALM COAST, FL – February 26, 2019 – Texas Roadhouse, a family restaurant specializing in hand-cut steaks, ribs, made-from-scratch sides, and fresh-baked bread is looking […]

Millennials Now Top Mortgage-borrowing Generation

By dollar volume, millennials now take out more mortgage money than any other generation, according to a study by Realtor.com. They have surpassed both Generation X and the baby boomers. SANTA CLARA, Calif., – Feb. 25, 2019 – By dollar volume, millennials now take out more mortgage money than any other generation, according to a […]

Fla. Consumer Confidence Fairly Steady in Jan.

Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell three-tenths of a point to 97.8 in January from a revised figure of 98.1 in December. It’s down 3.5 points year-to-year. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – January 30, 2019 – Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell three-tenths of a point to 97.8 in January from a revised figure of 98.1 in December. It's […]

Survey: Renters Want to Buy – Many Just Can’t Afford It

The lack of affordable and moderately priced homes has forced non-homeowners to delay achieving that part of the American Dream WASHINGTON – January 15, 2019 – Homeowners and non-homeowners both strongly consider homeownership part of the American Dream, according to new consumer survey data from the National Association of Realtors®(NAR). Among those polled, approximately 75 […]