Panama City is one of the best 'Green' cities...

Country Home magazine, in conjunction with Sperling's BestPlaces, has recently revealed that Panama City/Lynn Haven is one of the best 'Green' cities in the United States.

"The Best Green Places study, which is based on data discovered by Sperling's BestPlaces, examines 24 data metrics in 5 major categories -- including air and watershed quality, mass transit usage, power usage, farmers markets, organic producers, and number of green-certified building."

As gas prices rise, home buyers have become more interested in exploring a green lifestyle.

Read the full article here.

Not bad. Where does your city rate? See the complete list here.

Panama City Beach Real Estate - A few updates

Hello everyone,

I know it's been awhile since my last post, but I've been extremely busy... And that is a good thing for us all!

The market has heated up quite a bit lately, and I'm very thankful to all my new and returning customers for selecting me as their professional real estate agent.

Look for my new blog category and upcoming entries on what's hot and what's not in the Panama City Beach real estate market.

I've added a few new items to the website recently. Most notably is my addition of podcasts.

You can download and listen to them at your leisure. As always, please share these with your friends, family and others interested in Panama City Real Estate.

Panama City Beach Real Estate - Pier Park update

There is so much happening at Pier Park these days, it's almost too difficult to keep up with.

For my visitors convenience, I've updated the Pier Park page. There are many new restaurants and food, shopping stores and service companies that have been announced and opened recently.

Check back often as updates are coming regularly or visit my News and activities blog at Panama City Beach Real Estate

The real estate agent and Technology

In my last discussion, I spoke about a few issues relating to theReal Estate Agents perspective on Investments.

In my article, "Becoming the Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World" I expand on the importance of technology for the real estate agent in business today:

"Technology insight – Being able to not only understand the technology that exists today to assist a real estate agent in their business but also having the ability to apply that technology is a paramount consideration today."

Read the full article here.

The Real Estate Agent and Marketing and product knowledge

If you remember in my previous post: Advertising I talked about some of what I believe is required to being an adept real estate agent.

Of course advertising is a major factor of consideration.

Now, let's talk about...

Market and Product Knowledge - I believe part of becoming the "Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World" the agent must maintain a strong and thorough knowledge of their local real estate market.

Read the full article at my Panama City Real Estate blog.

Panama City International Airport on the move!

Another great day and big win for the Panama City area !

On Thursday, February 14th 2008 a U.S. District Court judge again denied the airport opponents’ attempts to halt construction at the new Panama City – Bay County International Airport!

Airport Authority Chairman Joe Tannehill said construction was proceeding unrestricted, in accordance with our permits, and on schedule. Read more here.

The new Panama City International airport is being built on a 4,000-acre site in northwestern Bay County on land that was donated by The St. Joe Company.

With construction again underway, the expected opening of the new airport in 2010 is back on schedule and the future is once again bright for our communities economy and prosperity!

Panama City Real Estate - Business and website updates

I am very pleased to announce that once again my business is expanding.

As more and more investors find Panama City Real Estate to be an ideal real estate investment area, I am often asked if I also handle property management for my clients.

Some Background:
When I first entered the Panama City Real Estate market as an agent, one of my business focus’ was on property management. As my real estate sales business grew, I made the decision to place property management on hold until I was able to bring in a team to professionally manage that business department.

I am pleased to announce that I have expanded my team to include professional property managers that will be able to assist my clients with their Property Management needs. Within the next 60 days, Panama City Real Estate and Property Management will begin accepting clients.

The department will be managed by Jodi James and Randy Danforth. You can read about them here.

In addition, I am also pleased to announce that I have also expanded my Panama City Commercial Real Estate department. A new website has beeb launched and they are open for business. This department is managed by my long time business partner Jessie Cochran.
While the Commercial real estate website is very new, it promises to be as informative as my Panama City Real Estate website. Watch it grow!

Thank you to all my past and future customers for allowing me to service your Panama City Real Estate needs.

Your dedication to my ability to provide you the finest Panama City Real Estate services is what makes my business growth possible!

Panama City Real Estate Blog has moved!

Hello everyone,

I've decided to move my blog over to my website.

Several factors were directly related to this decision, but most of all was ease and convenience for my customers.

Now you can search for properties, read articles and my blog posts all conveniently located on my website.

Please visit the new blog location: Panama City Real Estate and bookmark the new blog site for ease of viewing.