Mark Brivik, one of Southwest Florida’s most notorious property flippers, was arrested Monday on 23 felony counts related to a scheme that allegedly defrauded investors out of more than $4.1 million. Palm Coast, FL – July 20, 2010 By Michael Braga: Herald Tribune.com Mark Brivik, one of Southwest Florida’s most notorious property flippers, was arrested Monday […]
Rampant mortgage fraud played a major role in Florida’s real estate collapse. Yet for the five candidates running to be the state’s next attorney general, the issue has not been on the radar. Palm Coast, FL – July 19, 2010 By Jeremy Wallace: Herald Tribune Political Writer Rampant mortgage fraud during the housing boom played a […]
Even real estate practitioners don’t always know the answer, but the distinction is important. Palm Coast, FL – July 19, 2010 – I received a call from a real estate agent last week asking whether or not there were Townhomes in Marina Cove. There was a heated debate among agents in his office about the […]
A conversion early this year inadvertently omitted the link to property pictures. This problem has been corrected. Pictures are now displayed. Palm Coast, FL – July 19, 2010 – In the February/March timeframe, the Flagler County Association of Realtors® converted to a new MLS software provider. I assumed the conversion would not affect the search […]
Florida reclaims top spot; among top three for third consecutive year. Palm Coast, FL – July 16, 2010 – Florida Governor Charlie Crist yesterday announced that Florida has been ranked number one in the nation for its workforce by CNBC. The ranking came in CNBC’s fourth annual America’s Top States for Business rankings which is […]
Florida is one of thirty-four states that allow for judicial foreclosures by HOAs Palm Coast, FL – July 15, 2010 By: Diana Olick: CNBC Real Estate Reporter "I had no idea that they could foreclose," Tony Goodman tells me. Neither did I, but Goodman’s homeowners association did just that in April because he owed $769 […]
The Guard’s planned new building will be on County property but adjacent to city residents. Today’s briefing was a prelude to upcoming community meetings. Palm Coast, FL – July 13, 2010 – In a workshop this morning, a Florida National Guard Colonel briefed Palm Coast City Councilors on upcoming plans for a National Guard Reserve Center to […]
A cancer victim was able to work out payment plans on her mortgage, car note, credit card and tax obligations to the Internal Revenue Service but not with her neighbors. Palm Coast, FL – July 12, 2010 By Tammy Joyner: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When Helen Burgess fell behind on her bills after being diagnosed with cancer, […]
Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. Palm Coast, FL – July 9, 2010 Article From Houselogic.com By: G. M. Filisko – Published: February 10, 2010 Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. You’ve worked […]
Florida developer Bobby Ginn bowed out of the Minturn project last year. Crave Real Estate, tied to Philadelphia-based investment company Lubert-Adler, took control of the project. Palm Coast, FL – July 9, 2010 By: Sarah Mauslof – Vail Daily MINTURN, Colorado — Developers of a Battle Mountain ski resort say they have dramatically downsized their […]