Stephane Blais Property Guide FL

07/20/2026

Just sold this cute 2 bed, 2 bath bungalow on Kathy Dr and boom — under contract in 48 hours! 🔥 Closed in just 20 days for $280,000.

In this market, buyers are moving quick when the price, location, and condition line up perfectly. It’s a great reminder that getting the details right from day one makes all the difference.

Who else is seeing how fast things are moving around here lately? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇

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06/21/2026

New Listing Alert! 🏡✨
Just Listed in Ormond-by-the-Sea!
27 Kathy Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
$290,000 | 2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,334 sqft | Built 1970 | 7,560 sqft Lot (No HOA!)
Charming beachside retreat on a peaceful street in the highly sought-after Ormond-by-the-Sea community! This single-story home offers the perfect blend of comfort and coastal convenience — just minutes from the no-drive beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, with easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway.
Highlights:

Open & functional floor plan
Spacious lot with outdoor potential
Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood with strong community vibe
Close to parks, dining, shopping, and major roads
Ideal for full-time living, vacation home, or investment

Perfect for first-time buyers, retirees, or anyone dreaming of Florida coastal living! 🌊☀️
DM me or comment "INFO" for more details, photos, or to schedule a private showing. Don't miss this one — beachside homes like this move fast!

For Sale: View 35 photos for 27 Kathy Dr, this 2 bed, 2 bath, 1334 sqft. single family home in Ormond Beach, FL listed at $290,000. MLS

06/03/2026

Great addition to Flagler Beach kids activities!🤙

School is out, the sun is shining, the days are long and the PLAYGROUND IS OPEN. Visit the brightest, newest, most colorful park in Flagler Beach. Wickline Park Playground, 800 S. Daytona Ave, Flagler Beach.

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05/31/2026

You might have seen the headlines from FlaglerLive this week: For the first time in 14 years, average taxable property values in Flagler County and Palm Coast have dipped slightly (about 1%) when you exclude new construction.

https://flaglerlive.com/taxable-values-2026

After a decade and a half of non-stop growth, the market is finally catching its breath. If you are a local homeowner, here is what this actually means for you:

1️⃣ The Market is Normalizing: The intense, pandemic-era "buying spurt" has cooled down. We are shifting toward a more balanced, realistic market, which is a natural part of the real estate cycle.
2️⃣ New Construction is Holding the Line: Thanks to over half a billion dollars in local new construction, our overall community tax base is staying steady.
3️⃣ A Shift in the Tax Conversation: Because values dipped slightly, local cities and the county are facing unique budget decisions. It means the "rollback rate" would actually have to shift to keep revenues completely flat—something our local leaders will be navigating this summer.

The Takeaway?
If you are homesteaded, your property protections remain a massive shield. If you’ve been waiting on the sidelines to buy, a stabilizing market with less intense competition might be exactly the window you've been looking for.

Every neighborhood, from Palm Coast Plantation to the Hammock, reacts a little differently to these shifts. Want to know how these county-wide numbers impact your specific neighborhood or home equity?

Let’s chat! Reach out anytime or visit my site to connect:
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Average taxable property values in Flagler County fell in 2026 for the first time in fourteen years outside of new construction. The drop signals a cooling housing market and directly impacts local government budgets. Local governments would now have to raise tax rates marginally to maintain current...

05/30/2026

I ride my bike around the Roberts Road / Colbert Lane area pretty often and noticed a lot of activity on the old cement plant site. Just looked it up — it may be called Lighthouse Harbor, a large mixed-use marina village project, if anyone can confirm.

Project highlights:

845 residential units (townhomes, apartments & single-family homes)
80 wet slips + 200 dry slips marina
160,000+ sq ft of commercial/retail space
Expected first residents in 2027

Here’s the project website if you want to check it out:
👉 https://cr-endeavors.com/endeavor/lighthouse-harbor/

What do you all think about this project? Excited for the new waterfront/marina vibe in that area, or worried about traffic and growth?

Also — any locals know if there are plans to improve the bike crossings and safety near Colbert and Roberts? Would love safer connections as this project moves forward.

Drop your thoughts below 👇

Coastal living in a booming area OUR ROLE: Developer 68 acres FL LOCATION 2027 Completion Date

05/25/2026

03/24/2026

All things Home and Lifestyle in Flagler/Palm Coast this weekend. Have fun!🤩 🏠 🌺

Save the Date! Join us for our exclusive scholarship event, The Flagler Home & Lifestyle Show, on March 29th & 30th! Interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor? Call, email, or visit our website to learn more and sign up. Together, let's fund the future!