Entries by Toby Tobin

Residential New Home Sales In July 2010

Sales of new single-family houses in July 2010 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 276,000, This is 12.4 percent (±10.8%) below the revised June rate. Palm Coast, FL – August 25, 2010 – Sales of new single-family houses in July 2010 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 276,000, according to estimates […]

7 Tips for Saving Energy in the Laundry Room

Palm Coast, FL – August 24, 2010     Article From Houselogic.com By: Douglas Trattner: Published: August 28, 2009 Understanding your laundry room appliances is part of a smart plan to help you save energy in your home. Good laundry room habits, including some occasional minor maintenance, can save energy and shave nearly $300 off […]

Florida’s Existing Condo Sales Rise in July 2010

Eleven of Florida’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported higher existing condo sales in July, according to Florida Realtors. Palm Coast, FL – August 24, 2010     ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ — Sales of existing condominiums in Florida rose 11 percent in July, with a total of 5,557 condos sold statewide compared to 4,991 […]

Nationally, July Existing-Home Sales Fall as Expected but Prices Rise

Existing-home sales were sharply lower nationally in July following expiration of the home buyer tax credit but home prices continued to gain, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Palm Coast, FL – August 24, 2010    Washington, August 24, 2010 – Existing-home sales were sharply lower in July following expiration of the home buyer […]

Buy Owner Service is in Liquidation

Broker-free real estate firm, known for its familiar ”Thanks, Buy Owner” advertisements, has filed for liquidation as the housing market continues to struggle. Palm Coast, FL – August 23, 2010 By Kimberly Miller: Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Last Updated: August 20, 2010 The Buy Owner broker-free real estate firm, known for its familiar "Thanks, Buy […]

Homeowners Insurance: Are You Over- or Underinsured?

Paying for more homeowners insurance than you need is a waste of money, but it can prove even more costly to get caught without enough coverage. Palm Coast, FL – August 22, 2010   Article From Houselogic.com By: G. M. Filisko Published: August 28, 2009 Paying for more homeowners insurance than you need is a […]

10 Tips for Saving Energy in the Kitchen

Maintaining your large kitchen appliances is part of a smart home energy efficiency plan. Palm Coast, FL – August 21, 2010 By: Douglas Trattner: Article From Houselogic.com Published: August 28, 2009 Maintain your large kitchen appliances is part of a smart home energy efficiency plan. Spending less money on utility bills doesn’t mean you need […]

Building Permit Issued for New CVS Pharmacy in Palm Coast

The new building will be sited towards the back of the parcel, preserving the large trees that dominate the corner of Old Kings Road and Palm Coast Pkwy. Palm Coast, FL – August 20, 2010 – The City of Palm Coast issued a building permit yesterday for the construction of the new CVS Pharmacy. The […]

Florida’s July Unemployment Figures Released

Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July 2010 is 11.5 percent, up marginally by 0.1 percentage point over the previous month. Palm Coast, FL – August 20, 2010 – Florida’s Agency for Workforce Innovation today released July unemployment figures. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July is 11.5 percent, up marginally by 0.1 percentage […]

Impact and Other Fees – the Hidden Tax on Housing

Property taxes are not the only taxes that go along with home ownership but most of them are disguised as fees. Palm Coast, FL – August 19, 2010 – A new Seagate-built home in Indian Trails was recently purchased for $146,000. That’s $93.41 per square foot for this 3 bedroom and 2 bath home constructed […]