Pending home sales in the South increased 4.0 percent to an index of 126.5 in March and are 12.4 percent above last March. WASHINGTON — April 29, 2015 — Pending home sales in March continued their recent momentum, rising for the third straight month and remaining at their highest level since June 2013, according to […]
The City Commission will review options presented by the city’s ad hoc parking committee. The committee was formed in 2012 to explore parking alternatives for the city. Palm Coast, FL – April 28, 2015 – The Flagler Beach City Commission will meet in special session Thursday, April 30, 5:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. to discuss […]
When combined with local revenues, Florida ranks No. 44 in a state-to-state comparison for per capita state and local taxes; and it ranks 36th state-to-state for revenue per capita. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – April 28, 2015 – Florida's per capita state government tax and revenue collections are at their lowest points in decades, according to the […]
Solid employment gains, attractive mortgage rates, a growing economy and pent-up demand will help keep the housing market moving forward throughout 2015 WASHINGTON – April 27, 2015 – Solid employment gains, attractive mortgage rates, a growing economy and pent-up demand will help keep the housing market moving forward throughout 2015 and into next year, according […]
This week’s property is a new 7th floor condominium listing at Palm Coast Resort with a 500 square foot balcony overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and with ocean views. Palm Coast, FL – April 24, 2015 – This week’s featured GoToby.com property of the week is a new listing; a condominium at Palm Coast Resort. This […]
Existing-home sales in the South climbed 3.8 percent to an annual rate of 2.19 million in March, and are now 11.7 percent above March 2014. Palm Coast, FL — April 23, 2015 — U.S. Existing-home sales jumped in March to their highest annual rate in 18 months, while unsold inventory showed needed improvement, according to […]
23.8 % of Floridians with a mortgage were seriously underwater, meaning the amount they owe on the mortgage is at least 25 % higher than their home’s current market value. IRVINE, Calif. – April 23, 2015 – RealtyTrac's U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report for the first quarter of 2015 finds that Florida continues to […]
Short sales no longer a factor. REOs are declining as a percentage of all sales. Cash sales are down slightly. Inventory is down 8.9%. Generally, the market continues to get healthier. Palm Coast, FL – April 21, 2015 – As some parts of the country are talking about a housing market slowdown, the Flagler County […]
In Florida, 26 local housing programs will share $3,791,216. For a complete list of impacted local programs, visit HUD’s website. WASHINGTON – April 21, 2015 – In the ongoing effort to end veteran homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced nearly $65 million […]
Even if the home’s selling price did not rise over the past year, it went up in value for Europeans thanks to the money exchange rate. ORLANDO, Fla. – April 21, 2015 – The value of the euro has fallen recently in comparison to the U.S. dollar, and that gives some Europeans an ideal opportunity […]