I just read this posting in bizjournals.com. Hang onto your hats...Flagler  County is going to explode with growth again. Growth creates jobs and with a 7.8% unemployment rate...we need that pronto.  Maybe we can reclaim that #1 spot of fastest growing county in the nation.Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 2:36 PM EDT Rayonier teams with Atlanta developer on Flagler projectJacksonville Business Journal"Local timber and real estate company Rayonier Inc.(NYSE: RYN) and Atlanta-based development company Cousins Properties Inc.(NYSE: CUZ) have formed a strategic alliance to develop a 6,300-acre tract in western Flagler County. Rayonier executives, who first made the announcement during an earnings conference call Wednesday, said Rayonier and Cousins Properties would work together to master plan an... 04/24/2008

When designing Palm Coast in 1969, ITT development group put in a unique 23 mile navigable Saltwater Canal system with access to the Intracoastal Waterway.  The saltwater canal neighborhoods are divided up into sections and most of the street names begin with the letter "C".  Most of the saltwater canals are 80' wide and can accommodate large boats.  The Saltwater Canals are all within the City limits of Palm Coast and do not have HOA fees or boat dock fees.  You can just pull your boat up behind your home at your own private dock. When choosing a saltwater canal property, many things must be taken into consideration: #1 Rule of Real Estate - Location-Location-Location.  Everything else about a home can be changed.  Waterfrontage in feet and time/distance traveled to the ICW will not ch... 04/20/2008

Visit Palm Coast Market Update at www.FlaglerResident.com today to view a more performance statistics by price band in full color graphs (see below).Residential Homes Active1724Expired (March 2008)100Pending 185Sold (March 2008)93Average Days On The Market158Average Selling Price$194,534 Sold YTD234Average Days On The Market150 Average Selling Price$192,431 Residential Condominiums Active209Expired (March 2008)13Pending 5Sold (March 2008)3Average Days On The Market148 Average Selling Price$175,667 Sold YTD11 Average Days On The Market97 Average Selling Price$162,955  Residential Homesites Active1616Expired (March 2008)131Pending 22Sold (March 2008)16Average Days On The Market163Average Selling Price $66,338Sold YTD32Average Days On The Market166 Average Selling Price$105,247  Disclaimer... 04/15/2008

Visit The Conservatory market Update at www.FlaglerResident.com today to view a more performance statistics by price band in full color graphs (see below).Residential HomesActive1Expired (March 2008)0Pending 0Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/ASold YTD0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/A Residential Homesites Active36Expired (March 2008)1Pending 0Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/A Average Selling PriceN/A Sold YTD0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/A Disclaimer: All information is based upon the Flagler County Assoication of Realtors MLS as of 4/13//2008.  All information may be deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. PS: It is a Buyer's Dream in this Market!  We serve the Luxury Home Market in gated coa... 04/15/2008

Visit Cinnamon Beach Market Update at www.FlaglerResident.com today to view a more performance statistics by price band in full color graphs (see below).Residential HomesActive2Expired (March 2008)0Pending 0Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/ASold YTD0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/A Residential Condominiums Active52Expired (March 2008)6Pending 2Sold (March 2008)1Average Days On The Market95Average Selling Price$530,000Sold YTD4Average Days On The Market113Average Selling Price$620,625 Residential Homesites Active29 Expired (March 2008)3Pending 0Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/ASold YTD0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/A  Disclaimer: All information is based upon the Flagler ... 04/15/2008

Visit Grand Haven Market Update at www.FlaglerResident.com today to view a more performance statistics by price band in full color graphs (see below). Residential HomesActive140Expired (March 2008)3 Pending 14 Sold (March 2008)10 Average Days On The Market188 Average Selling Price$320,600 Sold YTD14 Average Days On The Market150Average Selling Price$313,071  Residential Condominiums Active19 Expired (March 2008)1Pending 1Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/A Average Selling PriceN/A Sold YTD0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/A Residential Homesites Active113 Expired (March 2008)11 Pending 0Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/ASold YTD1Average Days On The Market189Average Selling Price$139,000  Disclaimer: All information is b... 04/15/2008

Visit Hammock Beach Market Update at www.FlaglerResident.com today to view a more performance statistics by price band in full color graphs (see below).Residential HomesActive14Expired (March 2008)3Pending 0Sold (March 2008)1Average Days On The Market101Average Selling Price$1,000,000Sold YTD1Average Days On The Market101Average Selling Price$1,000,000 Residential Condominiums Active31Expired (March 2008)2Pending 0Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/ASold YTD0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/A Residential Homesites Active53Expired (March 2008)8Pending 0Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/ASold YTD0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/A Disclaimer: All information is based upon the Flagl... 04/15/2008

Visit Hammock Dunes Market Update at www.FlaglerResident.com today to view a more performance statistics by price band in full color graphs (see below).Residential HomesActive58Expired (March 2008)4Pending 0Sold (March 2008)1Average Days On The Market745Average Selling Price$1,400,000Sold YTD2Average Days On The Market434Average Selling Price$1,029,000 Residential CondominiumsActive99Expired (March 2008)3Pending 3Sold (March 2008)4Average Days On The Market454Average Selling Price$668,750 Sold YTD7 Average Days On The Market430 Average Selling Price$745,000  Residential Homesites Active50Expired (March 2008)4Pending 3Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/ASold YTD0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/A  Disclaimer: All information is based ... 04/15/2008

Visit Ocean Hammock Market Update at www.FlaglerResident.com today to view a more performance statistics by price band in full color graphs (see below).   Residential Homes Active8Expired (March 2008)0Pending 0Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/ASold YTD0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/AResidential Home SitesActive14Expired (March 2008)0Pending 0Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/ASold YTD0Average Days On The MarketN/A Average Selling PriceN/A Disclaimer: All information is based upon the Flagler County Assoication of Realtors MLS as of 4/13//2008.  All information may be deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.PS: It is a Buyer's Dream in this Market!  We serve the Luxury Home Market in gated coast... 04/15/2008

Visit Palm Coast Plantation Market Update at www.FlaglerResident.com today to view a more performance statistics by price band in full color graphs. Residential Homes Active17Expired (March 2008)1Pending 1Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/ASold YTD1Average Days On The Market166Average Selling Price$831,000Residential Home SitesActive127Expired (March 2008)10Pending 2Sold (March 2008)3Average Days On The Market100 Average Selling Price$205,667 Sold YTD6 Average Days On The Market110Average Selling Price$207,000  Disclaimer: All information is based upon the Flagler County Assoication of Realtors MLS as of 4/13//2008.  All information may be deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.PS: It is a Buyer's Dream in this Market!  We serve the Luxury Home Market... 04/15/2008

Visit Yacht Harbor Village Market Update on www.FlaglerResident.com today to view more performance statistics by price band in full color graphs (see below). Residential Condominiums Active9Expired (March 2008)4Pending 0Sold (March 2008)0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/ASold YTD0Average Days On The MarketN/AAverage Selling PriceN/ADisclaimer: All information is based upon the Flagler County Assoication of Realtors MLS as of 4/13//2008.  All information may be deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.PS: It is a Buyer's Dream in this Market!  We serve the Luxury Home Market in gated coastal, golf, and luxury communities like Hammock Beach, Hammock Dunes, Ocean Hammock, Cinnamon Beach, The Conservatory at Hammock Beach, The Gardens at Hammock Beach, Yacht Harbor Village,... 04/15/2008

  Real Estate Sellers and Buyers know that Real Estate transactions can come with a lot of papers not only to sign, but to keep organized as well.  As well, there can be a lot of things to do.  In the middle of packing and moving this can add stress especially with interstate moves.  We understand this and we utilize the latest technology to make this part of the Real Estate buying and selling experience a lot easier and more organized for our customers and to be environmentally conscious at the same time.  Through use of the latest technology we are able to access all the necessary information to gain our customers the best financial benefit and options.We offer our customers:The ability to sign the necessary forms in a digital format 24/7 secured on-line access to all necessary transa... 04/14/2008

Yacht Harbor Village   I was out previewing properties for one of my favorite customers last week and had the great fortune of experiencing the Yacht Harbor Village again, now that it is complete. I had sold several pre-construction lots and condos within this community back in 2004.  It was great to now revisit the property and see the completed product.  I was very impressed. I must admit…unlike many developers…the GINN group definitely delivers on what they promise and then some.From the moment you drive up to the guard gate you will notice the gorgeous extensive landscaping and resort feeling that makes you realize you have stumbled onto something special.Through the gates you are greeted with the colorful, whimsical Admirals' Cove, an 88 unit condominium fronting the Intracoastal W... 04/02/2008

Sunday is the Ginn Championship's final round.  Bernard Langer leads the field at -11 followed by Lonnie Nielsen at -9.  The wind is always a challenge for the Ocean-side Ocean Course, and winds are expected to kick up a bit today and will most likely play a significant role in determining the outcome.Last night, Smokey Robinson, as always, dazzled the large crowd at the unveiling of the brand new Ginn Consevatory Clubhouse.  Everyone sang along and couples slow danced in the grass under the stars.  We have a booth located off of the 18th hole and have had the privelege of meeting so many wonderful people during the event, both Palm Coast residents and out-of-town visitors.  We look forward to meeting more today and sharing our knowlege of beautiful Palm Coast and Flagler County.  We ha... 03/30/2008

I was spending some time this morning updating some listings, going through old pictures and I stumbled on some before pictures of houses that the DH & I have bought and remodeled.  It is interesting to go back and look through these pictures, as I always seem to forget how much work they were…hmmm….some of them were pretty bad :-) Here are some pictures of the home we are currently living in.  The DH always laughs that the houses we live in are never completely finished until the day we move out.  I love redesigning and reclaiming outdated homes, make them sparkle and shine again and it allows me to release some creative energies….although I must admit…living in a constant construction zone and sometimes without even a kitchen for months on end does get old after a while. Here are the ... 03/29/2008

Thursday was a sure sign that this weekend will again be huge success for the Ginn Championship.  The Pro-Am finished its final round, and the main event begins Friday with the third round ending on Sunday.  Palm Coast is not new to major golf events or attraction of golfers from all walk of life.  LPGA Champion, Nancy Lopez, made Palm Coast settled in Palm Coast in 1978.  In 1979 she and Lee Trevino won the Colgate/Palm Coast Mixed Team World Championship here.  Many of the courses here have been hands-on designs by legendary names in golf such as Arnold Palmer, Nancy Lopez, Gary Player, Ed Seay, and Tom Fazio.  The mixture of great golf, lifestyle, and rich scenic views continue to be the attraction to the area.  Henry Flagler said it best when visiting Florida for the first time so m... 03/27/2008

The Ginn Championship 2008 kicked off this week at the beautiful Ocean Course at Ocean Hammock in Palm Coast, FL.  All top 30 leaders from the 2007 inaugaral event have returned this year.  The event begins with the Pro-Am monday through thursday and the first and second rounds of the Senior Tour are held Friday and Saturday.  Click here for video highlights of last year's event.Click here to read the interview with Keith Fergus, the 2007 Champion. PS: Coming to the Ginn PGA Championship coming in March 2008?  It is a Buyer's Dream in this Market!  We serve the Luxury Home Market in gated coastal, golf, and luxury communities like Hammock Beach, Hammock Dunes, Ocean Hammock, Cinnamon Beach, The Conservatory at Hammock Beach, The Gardens at Hammock Beach, Yacht Harbor Village, Ginn Sur M... 03/26/2008

In October 2001, I started selling real estate in Palm Coast, Florida.  In October 2005, I jokingly asked my husband if he would like to take off and travel around the world.  Much to my surprise…he said yes. (Check out blog posts from our trip…coming soon)   Between October 2001 & October of 2005 I had assisted hundreds of people purchase and sell property.  During that time, the DH and I had also dabbled in pre-construction mania, bought and sold vacant land and continued to buy, rehab and manage rental properties.  When I asked my DH if we could go travel around the world…I was only partially kidding.  I never thought he would say OK.    Many of my customers that had made significant amounts of money by buying and then selling pre-construction condos and developments were asking me a... 03/25/2008

I just made another post“Calling All Merritt Island REALTORS…” regarding an article about the loss of 350 jobs in Merritt Island, Florida.  Looks as if Searay is shutting down one of their local plants in Merritt Island and transferring up to 140 employees to their location  here in Flagler County – Palm Coast, FL. Now, I feel bad for any community that loses jobs, but I see a huge opportunity for a smart REALTOR in Merritt island to turn this into a positive.  So, I am going to share with you what I would be doing if I lived in that area to make sure I was getting a piece of the listing and selling pie. Check you database:  If you are a seasoned agent and have been working with buyers and sellers that are employees of Searay in the past…now is the time to make contact and let them know... 03/25/2008

Looks like a loss in Merritt Island, Florida will be a gain for Palm Coast, Florida.  The following article was put out by the Daytona Beach News Journal on March 20th, 2008."Brunswick Corp., parent company of Sea Ray Boats, has announced plans to close one of its Merritt Island facilities and eliminate 350 jobs. About 140 of those jobs could be moved to the company's Flagler County manufacturing facility, said Dan Kubera, Brunswick director of media relations and corporate communications." read full article hereSo, Merritt Island REALTORS, put on your detective hats to track these folks down to get their houses listed.  They are obviously going to have to sell in most cases.  With homes starting under $100K all the way up to $8 Million....there is something here for everyone. If you wo... 03/25/2008