I took my kids to St. Augustine Florida this past weekend. I trip I remember taking when I was in Elementary School. There are some field trips I will never forget and this one of those. Maybe it's my love of history or the fascination with forts and castles. I was hoping my kids would share the same excitement I did when I walked the steps toward the Castillo de San Marcos Fort. While they didn't...

We're back with our August New Smyrna Beach Housing Update. Let's see how interest rates are affecting our housing market.  New Smyrna Beach Housing Update July 2023 August 2022 August 2023 Percentage Difference Number of Listings 184 149 193 29% Increase New Listings 68 94 105 12% Increase List...

We're back with our Ormond Beach Housing Update. It's been a very busy summer so far!  Ormond Beach Housing Update July 2023 August 2022 August 2023 Percentage Difference Number of Listings 416 320 419 30% Increase New Listings 150 172 178 3% Decrease List Price $539,000 $604,000 $644,000 6%...

We're back with our August Daytona Beach Housing Update. Let's see how interest rates are affecting our housing market.  Daytona Beach Housing Update July 2023 August 2022 August 2023 Percentage Difference Number of Listings 811 641 813 26% Increase New Listings 240 254 218 14% Decrease List...

We're back with our August Port Orange Housing Update. What are your thoughts? Port Orange Housing Update July 2023 August 2022 August 2023 Percentage Difference Number of Listings 186 185 185 0% Increase New Listings 118 103 114 10% Increase List Price $546,000 $526,000 $556,000 6% Increase Sales Price $400,000 $389,000 $420,000 8% Increase Days on Market 67 Days 55 Days 77...

Mortgage rates continue to rise and currently sit at 7.12% according to Mortgage News Daily. Here is an overview of where we stand today: Mortgage applications rose in the latest week, even though rates stayed the same. This is because some buyers have accepted the higher rates, and others are buying now because inventory is low. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.31%, unchanged...

Tropical Storm Idalia intensified this morning as it approaches Cuba. The National Hurricane Center is predicting it would grow into a Category 3 major hurricane before striking Florida this week. Central Florida should expect to see Idalia Tuesday night - Wednesday morning. Here are 5 things to do to prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia: Make a plan and know your evacuation route. Talk to your...

The mortgage rates have been rising steadily in recent months and have reached the peaks we were seeing in 2000. This is having a significant impact on the housing market. For home buyers, higher rates mean higher monthly mortgage payments. This can make it more difficult to afford a home, especially for first-time buyers. However, there is one silver lining for buyers: the higher rates are also leading...

The Daytona Beach City Commission donated seven city-owned lots for affordable housing to Mid-Florida Housing Partnership.  A nonprofit that helps people get into affordable housing. The lots are located in the Downtown Redevelopment Area, the Midtown Redevelopment Area, and the Midtown neighborhood. The lots have an appraised value of just over $10,000. Two of the parcels are just under 2,300 square...

To find the highest-paying jobs that do not require a college degree, Stacker analyzed the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook to identify all jobs that do not require a bachelor's degree. To be considered, occupations had to list a high school diploma, some college education (without a degree), a postsecondary non-degree award, or no formal education requirements for entry-level...