Panama City Real Estate - Lastest listings

Here are just a few of the latest listings added to Panama City Real Estate

Mobile Home - 6513 Lake Suzzane Panama City, Fl. 32404
Single Family Home - 4214 NORTH SHORE RD Lynn Haven, FL. 32444
Single Family Home - 200 Cove Blvd Panama City, FL. 32401
Single Family Home - 2606 WILLOW BROOK DR Panama City, FL. 32405

Visit us for the complete Panama City Real Estate open house schedule

New Bay County School Maps at Panama City Real Estate!

I have received an quite a few suggestions and requests for additions to the Bay County Schools section of my web site. A big thank you to everyone for contributing!

To continue my policy of providing the finest, most complete information on the Panama City area I am pleased to announce a newly designed Bay County School page. Each school is conveniently marked on the map with the address and phone number for your convenience.

You can now easily locate the nearest Bay County Elementary, Middle and High School your children will be attending.

Keep the suggestions coming folks, and I'll continue to provide you the finest Panama City and Panama City Beach Real Estate information to make your purchase and relocation as successful and easy as possible.

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 Real Estate, on the road!

I am pleased to announce that August 25th and 26th www.jennifermackay.com, Panama City Real Estate and Keller Williams Success Realty will be attending the Keller Williams Mega Camp convention in Austin, Texas!

We will be hosting a booth at the convention and promoting several commercial and residential Bay County real estate development projects such as the Panama City - Bay County International Airport, Lake Merial, Ibis Lake and others.

We are officially calling this project the "KW Road Show" as we will also be attending other major real estate events through out the country and promoting these development projects where ever possible.

The purpose of the "Road Show" is to promote select local developer projects to investors and other top producing real estate professionals through out the country.

More information on the Road Show is also available 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

Panama City Real Estate - Magnolia Plantation condos for sale

Panama City Real Estate brings you another Luxury condo located in stylish Magnolia Plantation.

Magnolia Plantation, built in 2006 is a gated complex with an old-world, southern plantation charm.

This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath condo includes all new top of the line upgrades such as: Stainless steel appliances, 10' ceilings and hardwood floors.

The gourmet kitchen which includes: a Viking professional Range, Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Wet bar with Sub-Zero Wine cooler, sink and ice machine. Granite counters tops through the kitchen and baths, Kohler fixtures and Brookhaven cabinetry make this kitchen a chefs delight.

The open living room & formal dining area lead to a large private balcony through double french doors.

The community clubhouse has features including: a clubroom, fitness center, digital media center and theater, executive center, summer kitchen and 2 ramp accessible deck areas.

Additional community amenities include: A pool, large walkout private dock and beach as well as a proposed 28 slip marina.

All sizes and dimensions are approximate, please verify if important.

For additional information, please view the listing

Call me at 850-774-6582 or send an email directly to Jennifer Mackay and I will contact you promptly regarding any additional information you require for this or other Panama City, Panama City Beach condos or homes for sale.

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.

Panama City Real Estate Market Update

I'm please to bring you an additional Panama City Real Estate Market update.
Periodically, the FAR (Florida Associations of REALTORS® ) reports on the status of the Real Estate market statewide.

This latest update is as predicted, good news for Panama City, Florida...

With all the announcements lately for the Panama City, Florida area such as:

• New store announcements for the Pier Park shopping complex
• The go ahead word for the construction on the Panama City International Airport

is it any wonder, according to the Florida Association of REALTORS® that the Panama City real estate condo market showed a decrease of only 10 percent (81 existing condo units closed in Q4 2007 compared to 90 closings in Q4 2006) for the fourth best showing in the state!

In addition:

In sales of existing single-family homes, Q4 2007 shows a statewide decline of 31 percent (26,130 units closed in Q4 2007 compared to 37,879 in Q4 2006) while Panama City shows a net decrease of only 15 percent ( 269 units closed in Q4 2007 versus 315 units closed in 2006). This places Panama City in third best position statewide, only to Fort Walton Beach and Sarasota.

Existing single-family home and condominium prices in Panama City continue to see a market correction, with existing homes seeing a 4% reduction in Q4 2007 versus Q4 2006 and existing condos seeing a 17% reduction for the same period. Statewide sales figures continue to show that those areas embracing efforts to educate sellers about realistic expectations, while pointing toward a ‘buyers market’, remain least-affected by the current real estate market conditions.

We're moving ahead now!

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.

Panama City Real Estate - Wishes you a Happy Holiday

Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays to all.

May the coming year bring each of you health, happiness and prosperity.

And remember:
Panama City - When You're here... You're Home!

Jennifer Mackay
Keller Williams Success Realty
2110 W. 23rd Street Suite A
Panama City, Fl 32405
Direct: (850) 774-6582
Toll Free: (800) 616-3351
Office: (850) 392-1700

Panama City International Airport authorities fight back!

More news on the Panama City International Airport...

Authorities challenge the recent contruction halt granted by a federal court in New York city to a group of local general aviation pilots calling themselves the "Friends of PFN".

Authorities have filed a motion to lift an emergency stay granted to a group of local pilots who oppose the project. Read the full story.

These continuing lawsuits filed by this group will only add to the develoment costs of the new Panama City International Airport. Their continuing efforts to stop the progress of Panama City is not in the best interest of businesses and residents.

It's time they faced reality and stopped wasting tax payer dollars!

I fully support this move by the airport authorities and am very pleased to see their efforts increased in moving this project forward!

Panama City Real Estate - St. Joe Co. In the news again...

Interesting article from the Panama City News Herald. A few interesting items of note:

• Better than average home sales in Panama City


• 33% Florida population growth


• new Panama City international airport

A Fortune magazine article, posted on CNNMoney.com, listed St. Joe Co. as one of
its best investment bets in 2008.

The article cited the Jacksonville-based company’s vast Florida real estate holdings, with 710,000 total acres and 310,000 acres 10 miles or less from the coast, as well as what it said was a relatively undervalued stock price.

It also cited a projected 33-percent population increase in Florida by 2020, based on U.S. Census figures, as well as the development of Panama City’ new
airport and the area’s better-than-average home sales this year compared to the rest of the state.

As long as St. Joe and the international airport is in the news, the Panama City Metro area will continue it's upward movement.

Think I'll go buy some St. Joe Co. Stock!

Panama City Real Estate - So you want to invest in real estate...

I'll wager you've said to yourself at one point or another: "How do I get into Real Estate Investing." or "I wish I could invest in real estate, but it's too expensive." Well, let me assure you we all have to start somewhere.

Even the most successful, experienced investor had to start from the beginning. You are not alone!

A few ground rules...

First let's agree that unlike stocks or bonds investing, Panama City real estate investing is not considered a 'Liquid' investment. What this means is, you can not sell panama city real estate as quickly as you can sell stocks or bonds. Stocks or bonds can typically be traded very quickly through a stocks brokerage firm.

Panama City real estate however, requires skill, patience, a marketable product and technique to liquidate. Even when using a professional panama city real estate agent, it may take awhile to sell real estate investment property.

Realizing and understanding limitations of Panama City real estate will save you grief and money as you plan your investing investment strategy.

Knowing you can not simply 'Flip' (the process by which you can buy and sell real estate property very quickly) every Panama City real estate investment opportunity that comes along will assist you in making sound Panama City real estate investment decisions.

Read more real estate related articles at Panama City Real Estate

Which side is your gas tank on?

Tips, Tricks and other handy tidbits...

UPDATE:

It appears from the many emails and comments I've received about this "helpful hint" it is not so helpful after all!

Every once in awhile I get an interesting email from a friend. This little ditty came to me from a friend and I believe the orginator was: Frank Rispoli Sr. However, Frank is completely incorrect. Frank says...

"I have been driving for many years and you would think I would have noticed the little secret on my dashboard that was staring me right in the face the whole time. It's there in almost every vehicle I drive and I bet it's probably in your vehicle also and you never noticed it.

First, a quick question: Which side of your car is your gas tank on? If you are anything like me, you probably can't remember right away. The way I usually can tell is to uncomfortably stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look, either that or get out of the car and walk around it until I find it! If you don't do this in your own car you definitely have done it in a borrowed or rental car.

Well, ladies and gentlemen, I'm going to share with you a little secret so you will no longer look like an ostrich hanging out the window on your way to the gas station or put your neck at risk of discomfort or injury.

If you look at your gas gauge, you will see a small icon of a gas pump. The handle of the gas pump will extend out on either the left or right side of the pump. If your tank is on the left, the handle will be on the left. If your tank is on the right, the handle will be on the right (see photo).

It is that simple!

I don't know how you feel right now but when I found out this morning I felt cheated!

Why don't the car dealers share such important information with car buyers? I don't understand why this isn't in the driver's manual? I don't understand why any mechanic I have ever been too or know has even thought of mentioning this to me? The only possible explanation can be that all these people probably don't even know!

Go out and share the world's best kept auto secret with your friends as this information is way too important to be kept secret."

Update:

Several commenters as well as myself have confirmed that this is incorrect. The handle DOES NOT display which side of the car you fill your tank.

I guess I have to continue to strain my neck :(

Thanks to the many emails and commenters on this post

Panama City Airport - HALTED!!!

It's a sad day in Bay County...

A federal judge in New York issued an order Thursday afternoon temporarily blocking construction of the new Panama City-Bay County International Airport, said an attorney representing a local pilot’s organization opposed to the project.

Read the whole story.

In my opinion, it's a shame that the selfish agendas of so few are able to stand in the way of progress for businesses and residents of an area that deserve economic growth and prosperity.

Panama City Florida, long known as a popular tourist destination, has been awaiting this airport for many years. This move by a federal court judge has the potential to eliminate the expected growth and economic opportunities the new International Airport promised for Bay County Florida.

If the organization known as Friends of PFN (the airports 3 letter FAA designation) a local pilot’s organization, are successful in blocking the construction of the new International Airport, Bay County and the surrounding area may very well see property values plummit, businesses deteriorate, tourism fall to nothing and the area fall into decay and disarray and has the potential to be devastating to the local economy!

It is my opinion, that the Friends of PFN are not friends of Bay County. By attempting to bring an end to the construction of the International Airport for their own self indulgent agendas for the area they have continuously demonstrated their lack of interest in the areas economic well being and future growth.

Claiming that expansion of the existing airport is a more lucrative project, the "Friends of PFN" have been against the movement of the new airport from the beginning.

I find it interesting that these so called "Friends of PFN" and their lawyers appealed to a federal judge in New York City, to further their attempts at stopping the areas ecomonic growth. How is it possible that a judge in New York who knows nothing about the economy, business interests or environmental impacts of the State of Florida can interject a decision at this late stage! Perhaps it is because every lawsuit and attempt by the so called Friends of PFN to stop the airport in Florida was unsuccessful!

The airport was due to begin construction TODAY!

The federal, state and local goverments having all researched the ecological and economical impact the new airport would have on the Bay County and surrounding area have previously given the approval and additional financial backing to move the project forward. But these so called "Friends of PFN" have continued attempts to block the airport at every milestone.


Enough is enough!

"Friends of PFN", you're no friend of mine or Bay County! Take your private planes and go elsewhere!

The people of Bay County deserve an opportunity for economical and ecological growth, they deserve the opportunity to join the other prosperous tourist destinations and we the residents and business owners welcome the opportunities!

Panama City, Florida - They're coming...

As news of the International Airport, due to begin construction next month, spreads like wildfire through out the Real Estate Investment world and Financial Markets, we are already seeing an influx of new ammouncements for the area as well as large and small investors begin clambering for a piece of the pie.

Pier Park announces new store openings for February 2008, new commercial developement projects continue to be announced, buyers are preparing for their end of year 1031 exchanges and purchases, sellers are preparing their properties for sale, the list of announcements and projects in Panama City and Bay County continues to expand!

It's not too late folks!

Contact me today and let me help you with your real estate investment and sales opportunities in the Panama City Florida Real Estate Market. I have extensive experience with 1031 exchanges and will help you make a successful real estate investment exchange and purchase.

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Jennifer Mackay
Century 21 Smith & Associates, Inc.
13510 Hutchison Blvd.
Panama City Beach, Fl 32407
Direct: (850) 774-6582
Toll Free: (800) 616-3351
Office: (850) 230-2350