Nationally, existing-home sales snapped back solidly in December as more buyers reached the market before the end of the year. Flagler home sales were down in December but median prices rose. WASHINGTON — January 24 2016 — Existing-home sales snapped back solidly in December as more buyers reached the market before the end of the […]
A Florida Heritage Landmark dating back to 1772, Double Bridges is a private, gated equestrian community in southern St. Johns County. This beautiful home backs up to Pellicer Creek. PALM COAST, FL – January 22, 2016 – GoToby.com’s House of the Week is a rare find. It’s located in Double Bridges, a private, gated equestrian […]
Sabal Palms Senior Living is the first of several local ASCs being contemplated locally. Phase 1 will have 82 rooms and 100 beds and be built on Palm Harbor Pkwy in the northeast section of Palm Coast PALM COAST, FL – January 21, 2016 – The Palm Coast Planning & Land Development Regulation Board (PLDRB) […]
The new Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA) rules increase the withholding tax paid by foreign sellers of certain properties effective Feb. 17, 2016. WASHINGTON – January 19, 2016 – Congress recently made changes to the U.S. Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA). While two changes should benefit […]
Passage of SB 552 provides a strong foundation for a comprehensive statewide policy that addresses key aspects of water management, water quality and water supply. Plus VCARD/FCARD perspective. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – January 16, 2016 – The Florida House overwhelmingly approved a statewide water-policy bill strongly backed by Florida Realtors heading into the 2016 legislative session. A […]
JUST LISTED: This exquisite home, built in 2000, was recently updated with top of the line features and additions. It’s in Island Estates, Hammock Dunes exclusive private Intracoastal Waterway island. PALM COAST, FL – January 15, 2016 – This week’s House of the Week takes us back to Island Estates, Hammock Dune’s exclusive private island. […]
A pilot program to uncover the names of luxury real estate buyers in Miami-Dade County and New York City could one day expand nationwide if it proves successful. WASHINGTON – Jan. 14, 2016 – A pilot program to uncover the names of luxury real estate buyers in Miami-Dade County and New York City could one […]
Following the housing market’s best year in nearly a decade, existing-home sales are forecasted to expand in 2016 at a more moderate pace. INCLUDES VIDEO WASHINGTON — January 12, 2016 — Following the housing market's best year in nearly a decade, existing-home sales are forecasted to expand in 2016 at a more moderate pace as pent-up buyer […]
If reported Flagler home closings for Nov. and Dec. had followed the track set by the first ten months, an additional 111 homes would have closed in 2015, representing a 4.6% gap for the year. PALM COAST, FL – January 10, 2016 – The net effect of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rules on real […]
The Sadowski Coalition, a statewide coalition that include industry and business groups, advocates for the elderly, veterans, homeless and special needs organizations, and faith-based groups. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jan. 8, 2016 – A coalition of 30 groups that includes Florida Realtors issued a report that shows the economic benefit of Florida housing programs if the […]