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Full Agent Report

2010-06-26T04:34:00.000-07:00

Full Agent Report

Study: Women Lawmakers Outperform Men - Political Campaign Resources to Elect Women

2010-04-10T20:39:00.000-07:00

Study: Women Lawmakers Outperform Men - Political Campaign Resources to Elect Women

Detached Single Family Full Customer Report

2010-03-13T13:33:00.000-08:00

Detached Single Family Full Customer Report

Affordable Housing Expo

2009-06-08T14:15:00.000-07:00

The Panama City/ Bay County Affordable Housing office is joining with the housing service providers, the county and city government and area banks and lending institutions to cosponsor and affordable housing neighborhood expo designed to educate consumers about home ownership and provide information about other affordable housing resources and programs available countywide. The event is FREE to the public and will provide information about first-time home buyer programs, applying for a FHA loan, first time home buyer tax credits, and credit counseling. The Event will take place at the Marina Civic Center (8 Harrison Ave Panama City, Fl) Monday June 29 From 3:00 pm - 9:00 Pm. We hope to see you there....

There's Hope for the Real Estate Market... Florida Homes Sales Increase..

2009-03-25T10:35:00.000-07:00

Existing Panama City-area home and condo sales went up in February, according to numbers released Monday by the Florida Association of Realtors.
Area home sales increased 29 percent in the month, with 84 sales, compared to 65 in February 2008. Panama City-area condo sales rose 11 percent, with 39 sales, compared to 35 in February 2008.
Statewide, existing home sales rose 20 percent in February, with condo sales jumping 15 percent.
The median sales price for existing area homes and condos dropped in February, with home prices falling 6 percent ($185,000 to $174,300) from February 2008. For existing area condos, the median sales price fell from $255,000 in February 2008 to $245,800.

UPDATE ON NEW PANAMA CITY- BAY COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

2009-01-15T10:12:00.000-08:00

Construction at the new Panama City-Bay County International Airport continues to run smoothly and is currently about 3 and a half months ahead of schedule. A summary of the contracts underway follows.

Contract 1: Heavy Civil and Airfield Lighting:
-115 pieces of heavy equipment in operation at any one time with approximately 160 personnel on site.
-46% of time utilized (360 of 780 days).
-37% of the 15” concrete paving lanes have been placed on 8,500 linear feet of Runway 16-34.
-On Taxiway D, all lime rock base and the majority of the first 2” lift of P-401 base have been placed.
-12,902 tons of asphalt base course is in place along the Main Access Road (MRA) and loop road. -Curb and lime rock base installation within terminal parking lots now 100% complete. Asphalt base course is in place over 75% of main parking lot.
-34,888 tons of asphalt base and 20,000 cubic yards of structural concrete have been placed on -8,400 linear feet of Runway 16-34.
-6,780 tons of asphalt base has been placed on Taxiway D, and the main apron.
-Stormwater drainage pipe installation is now 99% complete.
-Storm sewer installation within the General Aviation Area is now underway..
-Over 5.4 million cubic yards of earth has been moved (98% of total).
-Mass grading within Pond C now 90% complete.

Contract 2: Terminal Building, ATCT and Support Buildings:
-Gulf Power has completed installation of temporary overhead power to the Terminal Building location and site office trailers.
-Installation of reinforcing steel continues along Area’s A and B of the Terminal Building.
-New design of the Air Traffic Control Tower auger cast piles was required due to the original design not meeting the required load test. The original design required 72 piles drilled to a depth of 52 feet. The new design, based on the actual field load tests will require 44 piles drilled to a depth of 70.33 feet and 28 piles drilled to a depth of 80.33 feet.
-Rough-in of electrical and plumbing for the Air Cargo Facility is completed.
-Installation of mat reinforcing steel and dowels for the Air Cargo Facility is completed.
-Installation of the drainage structures for the Airport Maintenance Facility continues.

Contract 3: Utility Contract:
-Contract has been e xecuted and all necessary submittals, insurance and bonds have been received from the Contractor.
-Notice to Proceed is anticipated within the first week of January.

Update on the St. Joe Rivercamps

2008-12-09T10:12:00.000-08:00

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Despite the current dilapidated appearance of the sales office across Back Beach Road from Pier Park, the 1,500-acre RiverCamps development off County 388 is still moving forward.

Jerry Ray, senior vice president of corporate communications, said Friday that the St. Joe Company development on Crooked Creek was "doing just fine."A new sales office has been opened on-site at the development, which when completed will encompass 408 units on acre lots, each with the look and feel of a rustic lodge.

The rundown look of the sales office on Back Beach Road is the result of the building being "repurposed," Ray, said, including the unbolting and removal of the roof to the new location.
"We are preparing that parcel for another use," Ray said, noting its important location across from Pier Park.

The large RiverCamps area, which includes salt marshes, Crooked Creek and part of West Bay in one estuary, is located near where the new Panama City-Bay County International Airport will open in May of 2010.About 1,000 acres of the site, which has been billed as a "new realism," will be dedicated to conservation and nature.

Ray said the removal of the sales office to the RiverCamps site is the natural result of the anticipated increase in traffic on County 388 as the new airport comes on-line.
Since sales began at RiverCamps, about 188 units of the proposed 408 have been sold, according to St. Joe's last quarterly report, though Ray did note that current real estate sales nationally have slowed dramatically.

For more information about RiverCamps please click here or Call Today's Homes Real Estate (850)265-0464.

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Update on the new Panama City – Bay County International Airport

2008-11-11T09:51:00.000-08:00

The Panama City – Bay County International Airport Authority has directed Airport Executive Director Randy Curtis to evaluate the options for establishing a Foreign trade zone at the new international airport currently under construction in West Bay.

“The airport board believes it is important to establish a Foreign Trade Zone at the new airport in order to maximize its economic development potential,” said Airport Authority chairman Joe Tannehill. “Having a foreign trade status at the new airport will put us in another category altogether and be an important differentiator in competing for new jobs and business expansions.”

The action taken by the Airport Authority is in consideration of extensive statistics documenting the importance of foreign trade to the Florida economy. It noted that establishing a Foreign Trade Zone at the new Panama City - Bay County airport would make the new facility one of 10 airports in Florida.

Airport board members agreed that Foreign Trade Zone in West Bay would benefit the community and the region by facilitating and expediting international trade, providing special customs procedures as a public service to help firms conduct business, encouraging and facilitating exports, attracting offshore activity, assisting state/local economic development efforts and creating employment opportunities.

The action taken directs Airport Executive Director Randy Curtis to begin immediately preliminary work to create a Foreign Trade Zone at the new international airport in WestBay.

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Bylsma Manor Estates

2008-09-15T10:31:00.000-07:00

UPSCALE COMMUNITY IN IN PANAMA CITY FLORIDA ATTRACTIVELY PRICED FOR EVERYONE! BRAND NEW BYLSMA MANOR ESTATES, CENTRALLY LOCATED WITH MANY AMENITIES! UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, PAVED STREETS WITH STREETLIGHTS IN FANTASTIC LOCATION - CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, PANAMA CITY MALL AND RESTAURANTS. HOMES ARE PREWIRED FOR SECURITY, PHONE, AND CABLE. BUYER MAY HAVE CHOICE OF COLORS AND SOME FINISHING TOUCHES. EXTRAS INCLUDE RAISED CEILINGS, CROWN MOLDING, OUTSIDE SHOWER, LARGE 10 X 12 SCREENED IN PORCH, FULLY SODDED YARD/IRRIGATION WITH SEPARATE METER AND EXTRA STORAGE AREA IN DOUBLE GARAGE. THE ROOM SIZES, LOT SIZE, AND SQFT ARE APPROXIMATE - FLOOR PLANS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.... PLEASE CALL TODAY'S HOMES REAL ESTATE FOR MORE DETAILS ON BYLSMA MANOR OR ANY OF OUR OTHER PROPERTIES...

Is Affordable Housing Back?

2008-08-26T12:02:00.000-07:00

Can it be true?

It obviously depends on your definition of affordable, but it is again possible to purchase a new single family home for under $200,000 in Panama City, Florida. I’m not referring to short sales or foreclosures either. Several subdivisions are under way in Bay County and surrounding areas. For $125,000 you can purchase a 1100 sq. ft. single level home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, custom cabinets, crown molding, with an open floorplan. A good realtor will know where to look - Do you know a good realtor? I do - Call us today at 850-265-0464 for details!