Entries by Toby Tobin

House of the Week: Brand New Machin-built Home in Hammock Dunes

Have a brand new home without waiting for the build time. Machin’s reference list contains ALL of his past customers. His luxury homes are built to perform well in our environment. PALM COAST, FL – July 29, 2016 – GoToby.com’s House of the Week is a feature-packed Machin-built home in Hammock Dunes, the Palm Coast […]

U.S. Pending Home Sales Marginally Rise in June

Too many prospective buyers are likely to run into situations of either being priced out of the market or outbid on the very few properties available for sale. PALM COAST, FL – July 28, 2016 – Pending home sales were mostly unmoved in June, but did creep slightly higher as supply and affordability constraints prevented a bigger boost […]

Sushi 99 Coming to Island Walk in Palm Coast

Palm Coast issued a Commercial Interior Alteration building permit for Island Walk unit 213; 1,300 square feet next to Moe’s Southwest Grill. PALM COAST, FL – July 28, 2016 – The City of Palm Coast has issued a Commercial Interior Alteration building permit for Island Walk unit 213 for a Sushi 99 Sushi & Grill […]

Amazon.com to Build Fulfillment Center in Jacksonville

The more than 800,000 square foot facility will create the need for more than 1,500 full-time jobs. SEATTLE – (BUSINESS WIRE) – July 27, 2016 – Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans for a more than 800,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Jacksonville, Fla. Amazon will create more than 1,500 full-time jobs at the site when the fulfillment center opens. “Becoming a member […]

The Cost of Home Renting vs. Owning in Florida

It’s cheaper to own a home than it is to rent one in 42 states, with renting more affordable in only eight states and the District of Columbia. LOS ANGELES – July 20, 2016 – Personal finance website GOBankingRates.com released a guide detailing how monthly rent compares to monthly mortgage payments across the U.S. To […]

Builder Confidence Holds Firm in July

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in July fell one point to 59 from a June reading of 60. PALM COAST, FL – July 20, 2016 – Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in July fell one point to 59 from a June reading of 60 on the National Association […]

Property of the Week: Oceanfront Le Jardin Condo in Hammock Dunes

Pure luxury overlooking the Atlantic Ocean beach and a private golf course community. With only 26 units, Le Jardin is the most recently constructed Hammock Dunes condominium. PALM COAST, FL – July 15, 2016 – GoToby.com’s featured Property of the Week is a luxurious beachfront Le Jardin Condominium in Hammock Dunes, Palm Coast area’s most […]

NAR Study: Most in U.S. Say It’s a Good Time to Buy

The survey also found that roughly half of young adults with student debt are uncomfortable about taking on a mortgage. WASHINGTON – July 14, 2016 – Despite lackluster economic growth and stark home-price appreciation in several parts of the country in recent months, roughly three-quarters of surveyed households still believe it's a good time to […]