Are we out of the woods yet?

Housing Predictor - which monitors over 250 residential property markets nationwide - says Florida appears to be emerging from the realty slump before any other state, including California. The Sunshine State is seeing population growth, and single-family home and condominium sales have been on the rise for more than six months. Foreclosures and short sales presently account for approximately 67 percent of all sales and often are not included in real estate agents' tallies. Additionally, banks in many Florida housing markets are cranking out more home loans, and sellers finance almost 20 percent of all sales.
Source: First
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The scoop on Chinese drywall

How can you tell if a listing has Chinese drywall? It's a simple question without a simple answer. The Florida Department of Health has a Web site section devoted to the problem, however, and it updates information as it comes in. Since it helps to understand what kind of damage tainted Chinese drywall can cause, one section, "Case Definition with Pictures," includes photos of mirrors, pictures, pipes and other household items impacted by the drywall. The Web site also explains how the state plans to deal with the problem and includes details on how to file a complaint. For more info, visit the site at: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/community/indoor-air/drywall.html

The Chinese drywall story

I am sure everyone has heard the stories. Here is an article that may clear up some questions. The link below will take you to a USA report. <http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=7098332&page=1>

Palm Coast certified as a "Green City"

Last night at the regular City Council meeting, Mr. Terry Jenssen of the Florida Green Building Coalition presented the Silver Certification to Mayor Netts and the Council. The Mayor and City Council all accepted the award. Palm Coast was recognized on a statewide level for their actions to help the environment and to save the taxpayers, the citizens of Palm Coast, dollars. Mr. Jenssen also told the Council that a flag was on the way so they could proudly fly it to acknowledge that the City of Palm Coast is a "Florida green certified city". The Mayor also spoke highly of the Flagler Palm Coast Home Builders Association for doing their part in the construction of more "green" homes.