Entries by Toby Tobin

Floridians’ Confidence Rises Despite Government Shutdown

After four months of consecutive declines, consumer sentiment among Floridians rose to 98.1 in December, up 3.1 points from November’s revised figure of 95. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – January 8, 2019 – After four months of consecutive declines, consumer sentiment among Floridians rose to 98.1 in December, up 3.1 points from November's revised figure of 95. […]

Breaking News: FEMA Reverses Flood Policy Decision

In a critical win for buyers and sellers of property requiring flood insurance during the partial government shutdown, (FEMA) will issue and renew flood insurance policies. Palm Coast, FL — December 29, 2018 — In a critical win for buyers and sellers of property requiring flood insurance during the partial government shutdown, the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]

Census Bureau: Florida Tops for Net Domestic Migration

Florida had the highest level of net domestic migration in the last year, at 132,602. Since 2010, Florida has gained a total of 1,160,387 people from net domestic migration. WASHINGTON – December 20, 2018 – The U.S. population grew by 0.6 percent over the past year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Larger states such […]

Flagler Co. and Palm Coast November Real Estate Wrap-up

While the U.S. real estate market is slowing down, our local market continues to show strength. PALM COAST, FL – December 10, 2018 — While the U.S. real estate market is slowing down, our local market continues to show strength. The number of U.S. single-family homes sold in 2018 has been less than the number […]

Most People Think There is a Housing Affordability Crisis

Nearly three out of four American households believe that the nation is suffering a housing affordability crisis, and a majority of respondents say it’s a problem at local and state level as well. WASHINGTON – December 6, 2018 – Nearly three out of four American households believe that the nation is suffering a housing affordability […]

Pending Home Sales Slip 2.6 Percent in October

The recent rise in mortgage rates have reduced the pool of eligible homebuyers. WASHINGTON – November 30, 2018 – Pending home sales declined slightly in October in all regions but the Northeast, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* www.nar.realtor/pending-home-sales, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, decreased 2.6 percent to 102.1 in October, […]

October Home Sales Scorecard

Even as Flagler County/Palm Coast home prices continue to rise, they remain below state and national prices. PALM COAST, FL – November 29, 2018 – Even as Flagler County/Palm Coast home prices continue to rise, they remain below state and national prices. Here’s October’s scorecard Median Home Selling Prices: U.S. – $257,900 Northeast – $280,900 […]

Tour Princess Place Eco Cottages Today at Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

“This is a big day for us,” said County Administrator Craig Coffey. “We began working conceptually on this project four years ago with our partners – GTMNERR (Guana Tolomato Matanzas National November 19, 2018 – Today Flagler County is hosting a ribbon-cutting and open house of its Eco Cottages at Princess Place Preserve at 10 […]