Florida added more people than California for the first time in nearly a decade. Florida’s gain of 365,703 people also pushed it past 20 million, becoming the third state to reach that milestone. WASHINGTON DC – December 22, 2015 – By adding an average of 281 people per day during the last year, North Carolina’s population crossed the […]
Home buyers care only that the house will work for them, and at what price when compared to other houses they have seen. That’s it. Here’s more advice you may not have heard before. PALM COAST, FL – December 21, 2015 – When home sales involve educated sellers, buyers and real estate professionals, the outcomes […]
$163 per square foot for an 1,837 square foot condo in a private gated community only 700 feet from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean beach. PALM COAST, FL – December 18, 2015 – GoToby.com’s highlighted Property of the Week is very special. It’s the lowest priced condo in the private, gated Oceanfront Golf Community of Hammock Dunes. […]
This report takes a deep dive into the reasons for remodeling, payback to sellers, the success of taking on projects, and the increased happiness found in the home once a project is completed. PALM COAST, FL – December 17, 2015 – Homeowners preparing to sell often make improvements, both big and small, to their homes that can […]
Top five states where mortgaged residential properties have negative equity are Nevada (19.0%), Florida (17.8%), Arizona (14.6%), Rhode Island (12.3%) and Maryland (12.1%). PALM COAST, FL – December 15, 2015 – Florida ranks second among states where mortgaged residential properties have negative equity. The top five are Nevada (19.0%), Florida (17.8%), Arizona (14.6%), Rhode Island […]
Drop attributed to Dodd-Frank mandates. CFPB’s new “Know Before You Owe” TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule (TRID) increases the time for loan initiation and closing by an estimated 15 days. PALM COAST, FL – December 14, 2015 – Year end housing market statistics will be warped this year. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new “Know Before […]
Against the backdrop of an expanding state economy with growing employment, home sales should increase by 8-10% over 2015 (numbers) and home prices (measured as actual value) should rise by about 5%. ORLANDO, FL – December 14, 2015 – "For most of 2015, the Florida real estate market has outperformed the nation as a whole," says Florida […]
Amazing views on the ICW mark this “Old Florida Estate Cottage,” built for casual living on 1.3 subdivided acres. It’s surrounded with tiled balconies and full of features you can use. PALM COAST, FL – December 11, 2015 – Amazing views and 240 feet on the ICW mark this “Old Florida Estate Cottage,” built for […]
Remodeling projects can also be a major benefit for homeowners who choose to remain in their homes WASHINGTON – December 9, 2015 – Homeowners preparing to sell often make home improvements that can help yield positive results and garner top dollar from buyers. But according to the 2015 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of […]
Fla. foreclosure inventory through October drops 40.5% from one year ago. Idaho ranked second with a 27.6% drop. Flagler County mirrors the state trend. PALM COAST, FL – December 9, 2015 – Florida continues to outpace rival states in the reduction of foreclosure inventory. Florida’s foreclosure inventory through October dropped 40.5% from one year ago. […]