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            <title>Panama City Beach Real Estate | Mortgage Market Update April 20, 2012</title>
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Market Update Week Ending April 20, 2012


Thanks to Jackie Fowler at Regions for this mortgage market update




Investors saw little this week to cause much movement in mortgage rates. The Spanish debt auctions received surprising demand, and disappointing US economic results were not weak enough to shift investor sentiment toward safer assets. In the end, mortgage rates finished the week with little change.


In a market looking for positive economic momentum, this week's data provided little encouragement. With the exception of Industrial Production, every measure announced reflected a slowdown in its rate of economic growth. The growth rate of manufacturing activity saw the biggest drop. Retail Sales growth slowed from last month and Industrial Production showed no growth for the second month in a row. This fresh data may take on more significance as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets next week. Economic growth rates were generally on the rise ahead of the last FOMC meeting.


The measures of housing activity released during the week were disappointing as well. The Home Builder Sentiment Index fell for the first time in seven months. March Housing Starts fell 6% from February and Existing Home Sales backed up 2%. The silver lining in all this, though, is that over the last few weeks mortgage rates have moved back to near their historical lows.


Also Notable:




Weekly Jobless claims rose to 386K, the highest since early this year


Spanish bond auctions saw adequate demand


Leading indicators fell to 0.3% from 0.7% last month


Regional manufacturing activity slows from March




The big story next week will be Wednesday's Fed meeting. Investors will be trying to determine the likelihood of additional easing. New Home Sales and Consumer Confidence will be released on Tuesday. Durable Orders will come out on Wednesday. Pending Home Sales will be released on Thursday. First quarter GDP, the broadest measure of economic growth, will come out on Friday. In addition, there will be Treasury auctions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.




Welcome to our Panama City Beach real estate blog.  Please share your thoughts and opinions as comments are always welcome, whether you are a consumer, journalist or another real estate professional. Our blog includes local and relevant national real estate information, Condo and Home market statistics, personal and professional insights and information about various neighborhoods, subdivisions and listings. If you would like additonal information on any of our topics, please contact me directly and I will be glad to assist you.






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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:37:56 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Panama City Real Estate | Here we grow again!</title>
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In keeping with the most current technology available and presenting the most advanced, easy to use real estate information possible, I'm very pleased to announce both some new website updates as well as new features coming very soon.

My technology department is busy updating the condominiums section with both new features as well as new information for my condo buying and selling clients.

Here are just a few of the updated pages, with more to come soon:


Aqua Condos for sale 

Calypso Condos for sale 

Edgewater Beach Condos for sale


In addition, the Panama City Real Estate site is undergoing a complete overhaul.&nbsp; Some of the new features will be invisible to my customers, and are designed to provide even better real estate services than we are currently providing.

Other exciting new features will be visible on the Panama City MLS Home Search page.

The team and I are looking forward to offering these new and exciting updates and as always, hope you find the site of value and of interest. 

Look for the new changes to begin appearing over the next few days and weeks. 



Panama City Homes for sale


Owners, put my technology to work for you.  If you are interested in selling your home or condo, contact me today (850) 774-6582 for a free no obligation Home value report.



Buyers, when you're ready to purchase a Panama City home or condo, contact me directly (850) 774-6582 for the latest information and pricing on any of the Panama City homes sale.




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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:22:27 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Whoa, another new and exciting feature to Panama City Real Estate</title>
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My team and I have created another new and exciting feature for our customers: The Best Real Estate Deals in Panama City.

In just a few short days, this new feature has become quite popular with our buying, investing as well as our selling customers.

Signing up for the new feature is of course easy and free.&nbsp; Simply become a registered customer on the&nbsp; Panama City Real Estate registration page 



We'll do the rest.


Who can benefit from this new feature? 

Sellers benefit from this feature by obtaining important information regarding properties similar to theirs.&nbsp; Knowing the listed price of other properties will aid sellers in pricing their properties competively.

Buyers and investors benefit by being the among the first to be notified of properties that may or may not match their criteria.&nbsp; Even if the property does not match specific criteria, investors and buyers may opt to alter their criteria just to purchase a &quot;Best Deal&quot;. 

As many investors have begun to search for properties to benefit from 1031 exchanges, this new feature will assist them in their search by providing quality properties representing &quot;Best Value&quot;. 

The basic &quot;Best Deals&quot; feature is of course offered to all visitors of the Panama City Real Estate site, but the advanced features are specifically for our valued customers.

Compare the features

Basic Features - No registration required


Visit the web page and view the Best Real Estate Deals in Panama City at your leisure as they are posted

Schedule a private, exclusive showing with one of our agents 


Advanced Features - Registration required


Be notified directly of the deals as we find them either by email or phone (your choice) before they are posted to the web site

Provide us your specific criteria for purchase and we'll notify you of the &quot;Best Deals&quot; we find directly before they are posted to the site 

Schedule a private, exclusive showing with one of our agents 

Sign up today and be among the first to receive notification of the &quot;Best Real Estate Deals in Panama City&quot; - August, 2009
Jennifer Mackay
850-774-6582
Florida Real Estate | Panama City


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            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:51:56 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Florida Real Estate | Panama City Real Estate Market Update | July 2009</title>
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Panama City Real Estate Market Update - July 2009 

While the numbers are not what they were last month, there is significant stabilization in the Panama City Real Estate market for July.

Condo sales were down slightly last month yet Single family home sales were up.

While condo prices dropped slightly, single family home prices remained relatively steady.

View the complete analysis and summary of the Panama City Real Estate Market for July.

How This Affects Panama City Home and Condos Sellers...

Panama City Beach Condo sellers who do not have to sell, will have a shorter wait time before placing their condos on the market.&nbsp; We are still a few months away from condo prices increasing but we may see slight increases as we move into the next season.

Likewise, condo sellers who are in need of selling quickly should contact me today (850) 774-6582.&nbsp; Condos will sell quickly when the condo is priced within the current market range. My team and I are working with many condo buyers, so time is of the essence to get yours sold today. 

Panama City Home sellers who not have to sell should begin contacting me to sell their homes.&nbsp; As prices stabililze and more homes are listed for sale, it is imperative that we price the home correctly for the market and get the home listed.

Home sellers in need of selling their homes, must contact me today (850) 774-6582.&nbsp; As home prices stabilize for those who do not need to sell their home quickly, prices for those in need may drop significantly.

Time is of the essence and if you need to sell your home or condo due to relocation or other reasons, contact me today (850) 774-6582. 

My job is to help you obtain the highest price possible for your home or condo and that's exactly what I intend to do.

Let's get your home sold now. 

How This Affects Panama City Home and Condos Buyers...

Panama City Beach Condo and home buyers, if you've been waiting for the market to bottom out, you are about to miss the boat!

While Panama City Beach condo prices have slipped slightly,&nbsp; they are expected to turn around shortly.&nbsp; If you wait too long, you'll miss the great deals currently available.

If you're relocating to the Panama City Florida area, home and condo prices are the lowest they have been in years.&nbsp; However, this market won't last forever and as home prices are stabilizing we will begin to see price increases.

Contact me today (850) 774-6582, The Panama City Real Estate Team and I are here to help you get the best possible price on a new home or condo.

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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:47:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Panama City Real Estate | Condo updates</title>
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The most complete Panama City Beach condos for sale information available has been updated with map images identifying the location of the specific condos.

While the maps are not interactive, they will provide a point of reference as to the location of the condo complex as well as an address.

This will make it easier for those not familiar with the Panama City Beach Florida area in locating specific condos ad their relation to other parts of Panama City Beach, Florida.

I've also added a few more condo complexes as I continue to grow the most comprehensive Panama City and Panama City Beach condo website available.

The new condo additions include:


Mariner East 

Horizon South


I'll be adding a few more over the next few days as well as a new condo feature soon to be announced.

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Panama City Real Estate condo owners, if youve been considering selling your condo,&nbsp; contact me today (850) 774-6582 for more information on current real estate market trends and receive a free, no obligation Comparable Market Analysis (CMA) of your Panama City Beach condo for sale.


Jennifer Mackay
850-774-6582
 www.jennifermackay.com


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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:13:21 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Help for our AOL visitors</title>
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At Panama City Real Estate, we value all our customers and visitors and endeavor to make each visit a welcoming and enjoyable experience.



In our continuing efforts to provide the finest, most complete real estate services and website available we realize we realize there may be additional website instructions needed for many of our first time and returning visitors.



For example: AOL visitors and customers who sign up for our various &quot;opt in&quot; services may not be receiving the requested information. 

 This is due to the AOL Mail process which prohibits so called &quot;unsolicited&quot; emails from reaching their customers.



I've created a new AOL Users Guide to help my AOL customers and visitors in getting the most out of the Panama City Florida Real Estate website.



Other instruction guides you may find of value include:



	
How to save a search

	
How to use your control panel




We look forward to working with you on your next Panama City Real Estate sale or purchase.



Jennifer Mackay850-774-6582
 Florida Real Estate | Panama City



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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:57:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Panama City Florida Real Estate | Market Update</title>
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The local Residential Panama City Florida Real Estate Market statistics and summaries for June, 2009 are now available for your convenience.

For the most part, the market continues to hold steady with slight increases and decreases in expected areas:


An increase in expired listings shows agents continue to take overpriced listings that will not sell in today's market.&nbsp; Sellers must be educated when pricing their homes for sale.&nbsp; It remains a buyers market and homes must be priced accordingly. 

Condo sales decreased slightly in part due to short sales and foreclosures as well as low appraisal values.&nbsp; The time-to-close factor plays a significant role in actual sales.&nbsp; In addition, smartly market priced condos continue to sell well. 

Single family home sales continue to increase also due to the short sale and foreclosure market. 

While the average single family home price decreased slightly.


If you are considering purchasing a home, condo or commercial property contact me directly.&nbsp; The Panama City Real Estate team and I are here to help you make your next purchase as easy and stress free as possible.

Sellers, we have many buyers currently shopping for homes, condos and other property types.&nbsp; Contact me today to have your property Sold (not listed) by the Panama City Real Estate Team. 

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            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:02 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Mortgage update - Busy week</title>
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Here's what's happening this week at Panama City Real Estate: 

The latest edition of the Mortgage Summary newsletter is published for your convenience.&nbsp; View it online at your convenience or save it and review it later.

This week marks a milestone in education.&nbsp; I'll be in class all week for my Florida real estate Brokers license.

My team and assistants will be available to help with any and all questions or issues that arise.&nbsp; If you require my assistance directly, of course I'll always be available and checking in through out the week.

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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:36:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Panama City Beach Florida - Pier Park concert series for 2009</title>
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Pier Park has announced the 2009 summer concert series, featuring the following artists:


De Lions of Jah  Raggae  June 4th

Eric Lindell  Blues/Rock  June 11th

Rollin in the Hay  New Grass  June 18th

Cyril Neville (of the Neville Brothers)  R&amp;B/Rock  June 25th

The Lee Griffin Band  R&amp;B/Rock  July 2nd

PBS  New Orleans Fund  July 9th

The Legendary JCs  Soul/R&amp;B  July 16th

King Cotton Blues Band  Blues  July 23rd

The Donnie Sundal Project  Variety  July 30th

Beachmice  Eclectic Acoustic  August 6th

Heat and the Zydeco Gents  Zydeco  August 13th 



And don't forget the popular 4th of July celebration featuring music from:


 The Pistols 

The Springs 

And headliner Mark Chestnut 


The celebration festivities will be held at Aaron Bessant Park on the Festive Grounds in Pier
Park. 

The days activities schedule will include:


The Springs: 2:00 pm

Veteran's Memorial Rededication 4:00 pm

The Pistols: 5:30 pm

Mark Chestnut: 7:30 pm

Fireworks show 9:00 pm


There will be contests such as Patriotic Golf Cart Decorating, Sidewalk Chalk, and a Patriotic Pet Parade as well as sun, fun, food and lots of family activities for everyone.


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            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:11:54 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>How to use your private Control Panel</title>
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Now that the new site is live and there are so many new features, I've had my webmasters busy writing additional instructions on using the Advanced Features of the Panama City Real Estate website.

The first in the instruction series is &quot;How to use the private Control Panel&quot; and I'm sure you will find it of value.

Using these instructions you will learn:


How to register for the Advanced Features

How to send and recieve messages directly to our team real estate agents

How and why to complete your profile 

How to save, retrieve and edit searches

How to add listings to your favorites 


If you have any comments, questions or concerns feel free to contact me directly (850) 774-6582.
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