Entries by Toby Tobin

Flagler County Issues First Vacation Rental Certificate

The permit is the result of Flagler’s new ordinance which was strongly contested by many owners of short term vacation rental properties. PALM COAST FL – June 16, 2015 – Flagler County issued the first short-term vacation rental certificate. “County staff was great and everything went very well and extremely smooth,” said local veterinarian Dr. […]

Builder Confidence Hits Yearly High in June

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in June rose five points to a level of 59 on the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. WASHINGTON – June 15, 2015 – Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in June rose five points to a level of […]

House of the Week has both ICW and Beach Access

Located on scenic A1A, this tri-level home with an elevator has access to both the Intracoastal Waterway via the East Coast Canal and the Atlantic Ocean beach across the road. PALM COAST, FL – June 12, 2015 – This week’s GoToby.com House of the Week offers an excellent opportunity. Sited on scenic route A1A, just […]

Removing Squatters: Rules Vary by District

Is removing a squatter a civil matter or a crime? It depends. MIAMI – June 12, 2015 – Is removing a squatter a civil matter or a crime? It depends. Overall, two things impact squatting: The police department system in the jurisdiction and its procedures for handling a squatting complaint, and the steps a property […]

How Prepared are Americans for Disasters? Do You Measure Up?

A new infographic released today displays a wide range of survey statistics on topics such as having an emergency water supply and emergency evacuation kit. PALM COAST, FL – June 11, 2015 – To better understand the needs of first responders and other emergency workers, the 2013 American Housing Survey asked U.S. residents how prepared […]

Suspect Arrested in St. Petersburg Realtors’ Robbery Cases

A suspect has been arrested in the two robberies and one attempted kidnapping of St. Petersburg-area Realtors® last Wednesday, June 3, 2015. PALM COAST, FL — June 10, 2015 — A suspect has been arrested in the two robberies and one attempted kidnapping of St. Petersburg-area Realtors® last Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Police arrested Paul […]

Florida Files Complaint Over Land Buying Scheme

Florida AG Pam Bondi filed a complaint against Property Solutions International Corp, Premier 1 Property Inc. and Marvin Scott for allegedly defrauding consumers out of thousands of dollars. TALLAHASSEE, FL – June 8, 2015 – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a complaint against Property Solutions International Corp, Premier 1 Property Inc. and Marvin Scott […]