Entries by Toby Tobin

House of the Week: Intracoastal Living in Island Estates

This very private island community of only 200 home sites is only yards from the Atlantic Ocean with shopping, dining and recreational activities nearby. PALM COAST, FL – September 9, 2016 – GoToby.com’s House of the Week returns again to Island Estates, the very private Intracoastal Waterway community only yards from the Atlantic Ocean. Part […]

Sabal Palms of Palm Coast: New Senior Living Facility Breaks Ground

Palm Coast is an underserved market for Adult Living Facilities. Four developers are moving plans forward locally. Protea Capital Partners with North Star Senior Living are first out of the chute. PALM COAST, FL – September 8, 2016 – Protea Capital Partners with North Star Senior Living have begun the construction of Sabal Palms of […]

NOAA Hurricane Strike Chart Shows NYC More Vulnerable than Flagler

Facing approaching Hermine, the NYC area has been hit by Category 3 hurricanes Carol (1954), Donna (1960), Gloria (1985) and Category 1 Belle (1976), not to mention sub-tropical but destructive Sandy. PALM COAST, FL – September 3, 2016 – Thanks to Tim and Sara Hale for finding an enlightening graphic from NOAA. Tim posted it […]

What’s Hampering Home Sales the Most?

A dearth of homes for sale, declining affordability, appraisal issues and lender processing delays are the key issues. CHICAGO – September 2, 2016 – A dearth of homes for sale, declining affordability, appraisal issues and lender processing delays are the key issues affecting sales, according to the latest Realtors® Confidence Index Survey, a survey sent to […]

House of the Week: Oceanfront Condo in Gated Hammock Dunes

This end unit features breathtaking views from each room and east and west-facing balconies. You choose between sunrises overlooking the ocean or sunsets overlooking 1 of 2 Hammock Dunes golf courses. PALM COAST FL – August 26, 2016 – GoToby.com’s featured property this week is an oceanfront luxury condominium in Hammock Dunes, Flagler County’s most […]

Starbucks to Demolish and Rebuild Island Walk Store to Include Drive-thru

Starbucks will temporarily relocate within Island Walk. The new store is expected to reopen at the current location in early or mid-2017. PALM COAST, FL – August 25, 2016 – GoToby.com has learned that Starbucks and Island Walk Shopping Center developer Branch Properties LLC, of Atlanta, have reached an agreement to demolish the present Starbucks building in […]

Survey – Boomers More Optimistic, Millennials Patient

Homeowner Sentiment Survey finds that current and prospective homeowners remain optimistic about the current state of the U.S. real estate market. IRVINE, Calif. – August 24, 2016 – The latest Homeowner Sentiment Survey finds that current and prospective homeowners remain optimistic about the current state of the U.S. real estate market. Respondents cite higher home values, […]

ICI Homes Puts Town Center Residential Parcels Under Contract

An official announcement is expected soon, but Palm Coast officials have been told that the regional homebuilder has contracted to buy tracts 18B, 18C, 19A, 19B and 19C in Palm Coast’s Town Center. PALM COAST, FL – August 23, 2016 – GoToby.com has learned that Daytona Beach-based ICI Homes has contracted to buy five tracts […]

Florida Attorney General Takes Action Against Foreclosure Fraud Firm

Defendants unlawfully deceived homeowners into paying hefty up-front and monthly fees for legal services not supervised or approved by licensed attorneys. TALLAHASSEE, FL – August 19, 2016 – Attorney General Pam Bondi today filed a court action to stop a group of non-lawyers operating an illegitimate foreclosure defense and loan modification law firm. Adam Forman, Joseph Hilton, aka […]

UBreakiFix Coming to Island Walk in Palm Coast

Founded in Orlando in 2009, uBreakiFix specializes in same-day repair of electronics including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, and computers. PALM COAST, FL – August 17, 2016 – Island Walk in Palm Coast will soon have a new tenant. A Commercial Interior Alteration building permit has been issued by the city for Island Walk, Unit #702. […]