16.2% unemployment rate for Flagler County shouts out for economic development. Palm Coast, FL – October 16, 2009 – The future health of Palm Coast and Flagler County’s housing market is tied to economic development and job creation. The State of Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation’s employment report is out. It shows Flagler County with the […]
Palm Coast/Flagler trend now becoming apparent nationwide as subprime mortgages account for fewer foreclosures while upscale market foreclosures increase.. Palm Coast, FL – October 14, 2009 – Dropping prices in the more expensive home market are leaving more people with mortgages greater than the value of their homes. According to the American Bankers Association, prime […]
Hometown democracy is worse than the disease it purports to cure. ORLANDO, FL – October 12, 2009 – Although they decry money in politics, Amendment 4 backers have apparently failed to notice that their proposal has caused an explosion of special interest spending in St. Pete Beach – the small Pinellas county town that adopted […]
First, liar loans, then foreclosure rescue and mortgage modification. Is loan audit the next wave of fraud? Palm Coast, FL – October 12, 2009 – There is a minority among us that does not hesitate to take advantage of others. During the boom, they originated "subprime loans" to people who could never pay them back. When […]
Meanwhile, support is growing in Congress to extend or even expand the program. They already extended the deadline for Service members who were overseas. Palm Coast, FL – October 9, 2009 – The $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers expires on December 1, 2009. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) estimates that the program […]
Ribbon cutting Saturday Nov. 7. First rounds of play Sunday Nov 8. Rates have been established. Palm Coast, FL – October 9, 2009 – Palm Coast golfers have been waiting anxiously to hear when the city’s new municipal golf course would open. An email to members of "Friends of Golf" tonight makes the announcement. The […]
Should the Hammock Community Development District become a city? Hammock Dunes Property Owners Association schedules Information meeting for members. Palm Coast, FL – October 8, 2009 – Should the Hammock become a city? An October 28th Town Hall Meeting will let Ocean Hammock Property Owners Association (OHPOA) members hear the recommendations of a study committee […]
Developer has to mitigate 150 acres in trade for 6 acres of quality wetland to make room for hotel. Palm Coast, FL – October 7, 2009 – The Palm Coast City Council voted to approve two commercial projects in the city. They approved upon second reading, re-zoning of the southeast corner of Palm Coast Parkway […]
Harris Poll asked Americans which state they would choose to live in if they did not live in the states where they are now. Palm Coast, FL – October 6, 2009 – For the sixth year in a row, California tops the list of states that Americans would choose to live in if they did […]
And Epic Theatres is under construction but without adjoining retail space. Palm Coast, FL – October 5, 2009 – The Landing at Palm Coast Town Center will likely be adding another building soon. The developer is seeking permission from the City of Palm Coast and the St. Johns Water Management District to re-plat the southeast […]