Entries by Toby Tobin

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 […]

Workshop for City of Palm Coast Housing Rehab Program Set for Nov. 8

The City of Palm Coast will hold a workshop about housing rehabilitation opportunities for qualified individuals who want to repair and upgrade their homes. PALM COAST, FL –  October 29, 2018 ​– The City of Palm Coast will hold a workshop about housing rehabilitation opportunities for qualified individuals who want to repair and upgrade their homes. […]

Fla. Small Businesses, Economy to Suffer if Amendment 2 Fails

Florida faces a $700 million tax increase if Amendment 2 fails, with a large majority of that tax burden falling on small businesses. ORLANDO, Fla. – October 23, 2018 – According to a recent study by the independent research institute Florida TaxWatch, Florida faces a $700 million tax increase if Amendment 2 fails, with a large majority […]

House of the Week: Contemporary Waterfront in Flagler Beach

This recently updated 4,259 SF multi-level home is only two blocks from the ocean. It comes with awesome views and a dock with boat access to the Intracoastal Waterway. PALM COAST, FL –October 19, 2018 – GoToby.com’s Featured House of the Week is an impressive waterfront open floor plan, multi-level waterfront contemporary home. With boating […]

Fla. Housing Market: Positive Trends Continue in Aug. 2018

Florida’s housing market reported more sales, more new listings, and higher median prices in August compared to a year ago. Sales of single-family homes statewide up 4.2 percent. ORLANDO, Fla. – Sept. 22, 2018 – Florida's housing market reported more sales, more new listings and higher median prices in August compared to a year ago, […]