Entries by Toby Tobin

Market Keeps Getting Better for Homebuyers

It’s getting easier to get a mortgage – and as a bonus, borrowing costs are still low. The average FICO score for closed loans has fallen throughout the year. WASHINGTON – Nov. 4, 2015 – Home shoppers no longer need to tremble all the way to the lenders' office or have nightmares over being denied […]

Fla. Consumer Attitudes Almost Unchanged in Oct.

Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell slightly in October to 88.8, a drop of less than half a point from September’s revised reading. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – October 31, 2015 – Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell slightly in October to 88.8, a drop of less than half a point from September's revised reading, according to the latest University […]

New Publix at Island Walk Opened Today

At 7 A.M., more than 50 customer were lined up at the door of the new store on Palm Coast Pkwy NE. The 10,000 additional square feet include an expanded produce department and a pharmacy. PALM COAST, FL – October 29, 2015 – Seven A.M. today marked the opening of the new Publix at Island […]

Featured House of the Week is on the ICW in the Hammock

The Hammock has many small neighborhoods. This two-story home is in one of them. ‘Hammock on the River’ has only nine residential lots. This home is one of three on the ICW. PALM COAST, FL – October 30, 2015 – This week’s featured home is in ‘Hammock on the River,’ one of several small neighborhoods […]

New Palm Coast City Hall Opens in Town Center

The 41,309-square-foot facility includes a two-story office building connected to a one-story Community Wing, with entrances from both the road/parking lot and Central Park. Palm Coast – October 26, 2015 – The new Palm Coast City Hall is open for business! City Hall is located at 160 Lake Ave., Palm Coast, in Town Center. Hours are […]

U.S. Existing-Home Sales Regain Momentum in September

Existing–home sales rebounded strongly in September following August’s decline and have now increased year–over–year for 12 consecutive months. WASHINGTON — October 22, 2015 — Existing–home sales rebounded strongly in September following August's decline and have now increased year–over–year for 12 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All four major regions experienced sales gains in September. […]

Same-day Bus Service Trial Underway

Flagler County is adding limited same-day bus service to better accommodate those who use the paratransit system. Palm Coast, FL – October 19, 2015 – Flagler County is adding limited same-day bus service to better accommodate those who use the paratransit system. “There are times when it is not possible to plan a day ahead to schedule […]

Americans Think Homeownership a Sound Investment

A vast majority of Americans think home buying is a solid financial decision, and most believe they could sell their home for at least its initial purchase price. WASHINGTON – October 19, 2015 – A vast majority of Americans think home buying is a solid financial decision, and most believe they could sell their home for […]