https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blogPalm Coast, Flagler Beach and North Florida real estate insights from David Stanley, CENTURY 21 Fine Homes & Estates Realty Exchange. en-ushttps://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/octobers-best-events-in-palm-coast-and-flagler-beach https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/octobers-best-events-in-palm-coast-and-flagler-beachFri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400What's happening in Palm Coast and Flagler Beach through Oct 31, 2026: a surf contest, Hall of Terror, trunk or treats, Maze Days and more.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/palm-coast-trick-or-treat-guide https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/palm-coast-trick-or-treat-guideFri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400Your 2026 Palm Coast and Flagler Beach Halloween guide: confirmed trunk-or-treat dates, the Hall of Terror, and the neighborhoods locals walk every…https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/the-best-pumpkin-patches-near-palm-coast-fl https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/the-best-pumpkin-patches-near-palm-coast-flFri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400Five pumpkin patches and corn mazes near Palm Coast for 2026: confirmed dates, hours and prices for Bunnell, DeLand, Elkton, Ormond Beach and St…https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/cant-miss-fall-events-in-palm-coast-and-the-flagler-beaches https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/cant-miss-fall-events-in-palm-coast-and-the-flagler-beachesFri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400Confirmed fall 2026 events in Palm Coast and the Flagler beaches: Halloween, Hall of Terror, Maze Days, Veterans Day, tree lighting and Thanksgiving…https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/does-a-flagler-beach-address-come-with-free-parking-the-city-limits-question-arriving-in-2027 https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/does-a-flagler-beach-address-come-with-free-parking-the-city-limits-question-arriving-in-2027Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400A 32136 address doesn't prove you're inside Flagler Beach city limits. What paid downtown parking could mean for homeowners, second homes and renters.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/bunnells-6100-home-approval-is-the-real-story-behind-its-low-median-price https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/bunnells-6100-home-approval-is-the-real-story-behind-its-low-median-priceThu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400Bunnell approved the 6,100-home Reserve at Haw Creek. What it means for Bunnell, FL home prices, new construction and buyers watching the median.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/ormond-by-the-sea-just-quietly-closed-out-its-construction-era https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/ormond-by-the-sea-just-quietly-closed-out-its-construction-eraThu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400The dune fencing along A1A in Ormond-by-the-Sea is coming down. What changed on the beach this year, block by block, and what it means for residents.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/the-ormond-beach-condo-that-already-paid-its-special-assessment-might-be-the-safer-buy-right-now https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/the-ormond-beach-condo-that-already-paid-its-special-assessment-might-be-the-safer-buy-right-nowThu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400One Ormond Beach oceanfront building hit owners with a $100,000 special assessment. What Florida condo law changed and which documents to request…https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/what-buying-on-a-palm-coast-canal-actually-costs-you-right-now https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/what-buying-on-a-palm-coast-canal-actually-costs-you-right-nowThu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400Palm Coast's saltwater canals have never been dredged. What the canal-front premium really buys, and the unresolved costs to ask about before closing.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/st-augustine-beach-doesnt-send-you-over-the-bridge-for-dinner-anymore https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/st-augustine-beach-doesnt-send-you-over-the-bridge-for-dinner-anymoreThu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400The Floridian moved from downtown St. Augustine to Anastasia Island. What that move—and the pier closure—says about living in St. Augustine Beach.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/in-hastings-the-fields-go-quiet-in-august-main-street-doesnt https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/in-hastings-the-fields-go-quiet-in-august-main-street-doesntThu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400A local's look at Hastings, FL: why County Line Produce closes until November while historic Main Street is busier than it's been in years.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/what-a-palm-coast-summer-looks-like-now-that-the-stage-has-taken-over-thursday-nights https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/what-a-palm-coast-summer-looks-like-now-that-the-stage-has-taken-over-thursday-nightsThu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400Palm Coast's summer routine reshuffled in 2026: Thursday nights at The Stage, the Sunday market at European Village and the best trails to hit first.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/living-near-downtown-st-augustine-vs-newer-communities https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/living-near-downtown-st-augustine-vs-newer-communitiesThu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400Compare living near downtown St. Augustine with newer communities: walkability, parking, home style, amenities and price patterns to find your fit.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/is-bunnell-rural-living-the-right-fit-for-you https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/is-bunnell-rural-living-the-right-fit-for-youThu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400Thinking about rural living in Bunnell, FL? Learn about acreage, zoning, wells and septic, outbuildings and flood planning so you can buy with…https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/ormond-by-the-sea-for-second-homes-and-retreats https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/ormond-by-the-sea-for-second-homes-and-retreatsThu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400Buying a second home in Ormond-by-the-Sea? Compare condos and cottages, pricing, flood and insurance factors and seasonal upkeep before you choose.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/everyday-life-in-ormond-beach-beachside-vs-mainland https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/everyday-life-in-ormond-beach-beachside-vs-mainlandThu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400Compare everyday life in Ormond Beach beachside vs. mainland: commuting, parks, home styles, flood and insurance factors. Find the side that fits you.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/selling-a-historic-home-in-palatka-the-smart-way https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/selling-a-historic-home-in-palatka-the-smart-wayThu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400How to sell a historic home in Palatka: preservation rules, documentation, lead-paint disclosure, flood checks and pricing for today's market.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/st-augustine-beach-for-full-time-living-or-vacation https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/st-augustine-beach-for-full-time-living-or-vacationThu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400Comparing full-time living and vacation ownership in St. Augustine Beach? Learn the tradeoffs, short-term rental rules and coastal due diligence…https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/preparing-your-daytona-beach-condo-for-a-successful-sale https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/preparing-your-daytona-beach-condo-for-a-successful-saleThu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400Selling a Daytona Beach condo? Smart prep, online presentation, condo documents and pricing strategy to stand out in a market with high inventory.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/gainesville-neighborhood-styles-for-different-lifestyles https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/gainesville-neighborhood-styles-for-different-lifestylesThu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400Gainesville, FL neighborhoods: historic in-town areas, living near UF, master-planned suburbs like Haile Plantation and the quieter outer-ring…https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/country-living-in-hastings-everyday-life-on-acreage https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/country-living-in-hastings-everyday-life-on-acreageThu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400Hastings, FL country living means more land, wells, septic and upkeep. See what everyday acreage life is really like before you buy in Hastings.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/daytona-beach-condo-buying-guide-for-coastal-living https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/daytona-beach-condo-buying-guide-for-coastal-livingThu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400Buying a condo in Daytona Beach? Review coastal risk, HOA budgets, insurance, the structural integrity reserve study and rental rules before you buy.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/investing-in-small-multifamily-properties-in-gainesville https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/investing-in-small-multifamily-properties-in-gainesvilleThu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400How to evaluate Gainesville duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes: rental demand, the city's rental housing ordinance, code compliance, parking and ADUs.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/palatka-historic-district-vs-newer-neighborhoods https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/palatka-historic-district-vs-newer-neighborhoodsThu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400Compare Palatka's North and South Historic Districts with newer neighborhoods: character, preservation rules, upkeep, lot patterns and daily…https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/riverfront-vs-inland-living-in-ormond-beach https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/riverfront-vs-inland-living-in-ormond-beachThu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400Ormond Beach riverfront homes or inland living? Compare lifestyle, pricing, flood risk, evacuation zones and beach access before you choose.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/buying-a-second-home-in-st-augustine-beach-what-to-consider https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/buying-a-second-home-in-st-augustine-beach-what-to-considerThu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400Thinking about a second home in St. Augustine Beach? Rental rules inside and outside city limits, financing, carrying costs and storm planning.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/selling-a-rural-home-or-acreage-property-in-bunnell https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/selling-a-rural-home-or-acreage-property-in-bunnellThu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400How to prep, price and market a rural home or acreage in Bunnell: zoning, well and septic, surveys, flood checks and where acreage buyers look.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/how-to-buy-acreage-and-country-property-in-hastings https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/how-to-buy-acreage-and-country-property-in-hastingsTue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400Buying acreage in Hastings, FL? Zoning, wells and septic, access and easements, flood checks and the agricultural classification—plus a checklist.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/condo-townhome-or-cottage-in-flagler-beach https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/condo-townhome-or-cottage-in-flagler-beachThu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400Condo, townhome or cottage in Flagler Beach? Compare costs, maintenance, insurance and rental rules, with pre-offer and inspection checklists.https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/historic-charm-or-new-construction-in-st-augustine https://davidstanleyrealtor.com/blog/historic-charm-or-new-construction-in-st-augustineThu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400St. Augustine historic homes or new construction? Compare lifestyle, costs, preservation permits, flood risk and upkeep, from the Old City to Nocatee.