News
Bobby Ginn Updates Property Owners and Members
September 24, 2007 – Is Ginn in financial trouble? Has Bobby Ginn been forced out of the company? Of the questions I’m asked, these are among the most frequent. After all, Ginn is a very high profile outfit. And they haven't been saying much.
Florida Top State in Attracting the 65-Plus Crowd
September 19, 2007 – There are 76 million baby boomers. The oldest are only 61. Researchers report that as many as 25% will relocate during their prime retirement years. Indications are that Florida will get a good share of them. The largest demographic shift in history is just beginning. But expected residential growth must be balanced with commerecial and industrial growth.
Notice of Application for Tax Deed – What is it? Can I Participate?
August 8, 2007 – "Notice of Application for Tax Deed." Today's paper listed about fifty of them. When real estate taxes remain unpaid, the effected property can be sold at public auction. The process is defined by law. At any time prior to the sale, owners can redeem their property by paying all back taxes, accumulated interest, and associated penalties and fees.
Short Sales of Pre-foreclosure Properties – Because Banks Don’t Want to Own and Dispose of Real Esta
June 24, 2007 – The rising number of delinquent mortgages and impending foreclosures provide an opportunity for great bargains. The process takes time and effort but the buyer, the bank and the seller can all benefit.
June 28, 2007 - Flagler County Commissioners took their first shot at the new budget. They missed the mark. They weren’t even facing the target. Just when we most need Enterprise Flagler and an empowered Industrial Development Authority, commissioners are reducing their budget and emasculating their mission.
Ginn Championship Donates $250,000 to Area Charities; $95,000 to the Florida Hospital Foundation, Su
May 25, 2007 - Ginn Resorts and the Ginn Championship demonstrate good corporate citizenship by donating $250,000 to northeast Florida charities.
Kohl's and Talbots Coming to Palm Coast, FL
May 24, 2007 - Talbots will be moving into the new Cobblestone Village while Kohl's will locate on Belle Terre across from Albertsons.
House Speaker Proposes Tiered, Percentage Based Property Tax Reform
May 12, 2007 - Property tax reform takes on a new look. A proposal detailed by Florida House Speaker Mario Rubio consists of three tiers of exemption based on the home's value. Affordable homes would have a larger proportion exempted than more expensive homes.
Single Family Home Sales Show Signs of a Turnaround in Flagler County Housing Market
MLS numbers indicate that the Flagler County market for single family homes may have reached bottom
Flagler County, FL Slips to Fifth Place in Year-Over-Year Population Growth but Maintains a Six Year
Only one other Florida county (Sumter ranking 10th) made the top ten.
Are Circuit City, Kohl's, JC Penney, Bed Bath & Beyond and Penera Bread Considering Palm Coast?
Who will join SuperTarget in Town Center's Power Retail section?
City of Palm Coast Approves SuperTarget, Carrabba's Restaurant and Fairfield Inn
February 28, 2007 - Today, the city approved the final plans for the SuperTarget Store planned for the retail super center portion of the Town Center at Palm Coast.
Town Centre East, a New 49.55 Acre Commercial Center Coming Soon on Old Kings Rd
Developer plans to market the entitled property when the final plat approval is granted.
Introducing the CAVE People – Citizens Against Virtually Everything
February 11, 2007 - Some think that you could substitute Councilman or Commissioner for Citizen in the above phrase. Unfortunately, Palm Coast suffers from the combination of a left-leaning Daytona press and the presence of a very vocal group of activists with no, or few. credentials and too much time on their hands.
WSJ Article Titled “Speculators Helped Fuel Florida’s Housing Boom” – Brilliant
January 9, 2007 - An otherwise good article in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal was headed “Speculators Helped Fuel Florida’s Housing Boom.” Well golly gee. I’ll bet there were still a few dozen people out there who didn’t know that.
Mortgage Fraud, a Natural Byproduct of the Housing Boom.
January 22, 2007 - When sellers get desperate, fraudsters find a target rich environment. Stories are surfacing about a mortgage fraud boom, not just in Florida but in all states.
Impact Fees – The Hidden Tax on Housing
January 17, 2007 - Impact fees, inspection fees, administrative fees, and utility connection fees account for approximately $17,000 of the cost of a new Palm Coast home. What is their effect on housing costs?
Ginn Company Backs Away from Most of Centex Deal
The only Centex Destination Properties (CDP) assets acquired by the Ginn Company are the Ocean Hammock Golf Club and the Inn at Ocean Hammock, both in Flagler County, Florida.
A SuperTarget is coming to Palm Coast
One of Palm Coast's favorite rumors has moved out of the rumor category. Target Stores will build a SuperTarget along SR 100, west of the high school.
Walmart Supercenter coming to Palm Coast
Walmart has contracted for a parcel on Old Kings Road just north of SR 100 in Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL. They plan a very large Supercenter for the site. Still in the rumor category is the possibility of a Sam's Club as well.
Why does it take so long to build a house?
December 12, 2006 - They build houses in just a few days on television. Of course everything is pre-staged and non-traditional methods are used, but why does it take 6 to 18 months in real life?
Boomers surveyed about retirement plans
The roughly 78 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964 were surveyed by Harris Interactive in a study commissioned by the National Association of Realtors®. According to the Associations chief economist, David Lereah, baby boomers "are living longer and are different from previous generations because they have no set path for retirement and have more varied circumstances in life."
Europe Inspires Palm Coast developer
Dancing waterfalls and Movie entertainment in the Piazza are only a few of the amenities offered here!
Marineland - A new Look for a Florida Landmark
By Minta Marie - Courtesy of Halifax Magazine JAN-FEB 2006
When Marineland opened its doors in 1938 it was something no one had ever seen - an up-close view of life under the sea and an opportunity for film makers to use the tanks for underwater movie scenes.
There are now one million homes valued at $1 mil or more in the United States.
Top Mistakes of Home Buyers and Sellers in 2005
by Mark Nash Courtesy of Broker/Agent News
The 2005 residential real estate market was filled with anticipation of the over- hyped real estate bubble. Though we'll only see a correction, home buyers and sellers made some mistakes that those looking to buy or sell in 2006 can put to good use in their transactions
The 2005 residential real estate market was filled with anticipation of the over- hyped real estate bubble. Though we'll only see a correction, home buyers and sellers made some mistakes that those looking to buy or sell in 2006 can put to good use in their transactions.
About the Author: Mark Nash's fourth real estate book "1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home" (2005) and a real estate broker in Chicago are the foundation for his consumer-centric real estate perspective which has been featured on CBS The Early Show, Bloomberg TV, Fidelity Investor's Weekly, Dow Jones Market Watch, MSNBC.com, The New York Times, Universal Press Syndicate and USA Today. www.MarkNashRealtor.com
