Entries by Toby Tobin

Governor Crist Signs Distressed Condominium Relief Act

Bulk condo purchasers will not be responsible for the original developer’s liabilities. Palm Coast, FL – June 7, 2010 – Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed into law last week the Distressed Condominium Relief Act. The act takes effect July 1, 2010. It is designed to facilitate sales of the large inventory of distressed condominiums in the […]

Chinese Drywall Problems were Kept Secret

Miami-based Banner Supply Co. agreed in 2006 to keep quiet about a smell produced by imported Chinese drywall Palm Coast, FL – June 7, 2010   South Florida Business Journal – by Paul Brinkmann   Miami-based Banner Supply Co. agreed in 2006 to keep quiet about a smell produced by imported Chinese drywall that has […]

Palm Coast on Fortune List of 5 Great Places to Retire

‘We wanted to get away from the cold Midwestern weather for our second home. Palm Coast fell right in our price range, with the charm and amenities we were looking for.’ Palm Coast, FL – June 6, 2010 – In its June 12 issue, Fortune Magazine’s CNN Money.com lists 5 great places to retire. Not […]

Hiring an HOA Manager: What to Consider

When your homeowners association has more to do than its volunteers can handle, it’s time to call in a professional manager. Here are 10 tips for picking the right one. Palm Coast, FL – June 4, 2010     Article From Houselogic.com By: G. M. Filisko Published: March 26, 2010 When your homeowners association has […]

Flagler County 2009 Tax Certificate Sale Completed – Newly Liened Properties Include Bobby Ginn’s Island Estates Home

Some lots reclassified as ‘drop lots’ by the Palm Coast now carry assessments less than their outstanding property taxes. Tax Certificates holders could not have seen it coming. Palm Coast, FL – June 2, 2010 – Flagler County wrapped up its on-line 2009 Tax Certificate auction yesterday. This year’s sale brought in over $8 million […]

Pending Home Sales Surge Continuing

Pending home sales have risen for three consecutive months, reflecting the broad impact of the home buyer tax credit and favorable housing affordability conditions. Washington, June 02, 2010 – Pending home sales have risen for three consecutive months, reflecting the broad impact of the home buyer tax credit and favorable housing affordability conditions, according to […]