In Florida, 22 percent of home buyers were first-timers, though the percentage was notably higher nationwide at 35 percent. ORLANDO, Fla. – February 3, 2017 – In Florida, 22 percent of home buyers were first-timers, though the percentage was notably higher nationwide at 35 percent. And the average Florida homebuyer was also older: 55 years old […]
2,369 square feet of living area in this two-story lakefront villa home in Flagler County’s most exclusive private gated community. Less than 600 yards from the Atlantic Ocean. PALM COAST, FL – February 3, 2017 – You will be sure to enjoy the refreshing sea breezes and relaxing sound of the surf from GoToby.com’s featured […]
In November, Russia registered the most South Florida property searches among all countries on the Realtor association’s search portal. Colombia and Venezuela finished second and third, respectively. MIAMI – February 2, 2017 – Russia is the most-active country searching Miami real estate for the first time since the Miami Association of Realtors® (MIAMI) began tracking search data […]
Floridians’ consumer sentiment ticked up another half point to 97.8 in January – the highest reading since March 2002. GAINESVILLE, FL – February 1, 2017 – Floridians’ consumer sentiment ticked up another half point to 97.8 in January – the highest reading since March 2002. It’s an increase from the 97.3 logged in December, according to […]
The parent company of the developer of Town Center has decided to exit the real estate business in Florida. Seven employees will be affected by the March 31st closing. PALM COAST, FL – January 31, 2017 – Palm Coast Holdings, successor to ITT and developer of Town Center and Palm Coast Park, will close their […]
Florida is doing fine economically, unemployment is OK, and foreclosures are diminishing. ORLANDO, FL – January 30, 2017 — In 2016, Florida’s economy outperformed the nation in part because of better job creation, according to several economists who spoke to a standing-room-only crowd of about 500 Realtors® at the 2017 Florida Real Estate Trends event Thursday during Florida […]
DR Horton’s Osprey model home is now open in Grand Landings. There are two other Osprey homes currently under construction. PALM COAST, FL – January 27, 2017 – GoToby.com’s featured House of the Week is DR Horton’s Osprey model home in the expanding gated community of Grand Landings. 103 N. COOPERS HAWK WAY This well-designed […]
Golf courses around the country face an uncertain economic future but homes adjacent to them continue to command higher prices from prospective buyers BOCA RATON, Fla. – January 26, 2017 – While golf courses around the country face an uncertain economic future, homes adjacent to them continue to command higher prices from prospective buyers, according to […]
Compare the average cost of 29 remodeling projects to their average resale value one year later. NEW YORK – January 23, 2017 – If a home improvement project costs $1,000, how much money will the homeowner get back if he sells the home – his return on investment (ROI)? In 2017, only attic insulation recoups more […]
Practical, not opulent. Solidly-built, not delicate. Functional, not whimsical. This 3-story “Old Florida Style” estate cottage has 1st floor guest quarters with separate entrance and kitchen. PALM COAST, FL – January 20, 2017 – Amazing views and 240 available feet on the ICW mark this Beverly Beach home. Practical, not opulent. Solidly-built, not delicate. Functional, not whimsical. This 3-story […]