Businesses leaders plan Amendment 4 fight

December 22, 2009

Business community leaders last week took the first step toward organizing to fight an amendment that would allow residents to vote on all zoning changes to city and county comprehensive land-use plans.

Foreclosure Deals Hard to Find

December 20, 2009

Desperate sellers, huge discounts, substantial inventories and the promise of a profit better than Wall Street can deliver brought droves of investors back to the residential real estate markets over the past two years, buying up foreclosures that most homeowners wouldn’t touch. Those heady days may be ending in many markets if the home buyer [...]

FDIC takeover of People’s First Bank

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December 18, 2009 FDIC took over all 29 branches of People’s First Bank. The bank has been under review for more than a year when its capital fell below federal guidelines. The FDIC estimates the failure of Peoples First Bank will cost the deposit insurance fund  $556.7 million
Peoples First Bank lost more than $135 million [...]

Southwest as direct flights to boost hubs, Panhandle

December 16, 2009

Southwest Airlines’ decision to fly from Bay County directly to Houston, Nashville, Orlando and Baltimore-Washington International means more tourism, more business and more economic growth, city leaders say.

Now’s Still A Great Time To Get A Low Interest Rate

December 14, 2009

It’s still a good time for real estate buyers to get a mortgage loan under 5 percent. Last year around this time, the average rates were hovering around 5.48 percent and it has declined over the succeeding months. So, it’s a great time to buy a home or condo with rates this low and prices [...]

Foreclosures fall in November

December 12, 2009

Foreclosure rates fell in Bay County for the first time since August, according to Metro Market Trends, a data research and analysis company.

Boardwalk Beach Resort Developer Closeout On Last Units!

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The developer of Boardwalk Beach Resort has chosen to liquidate the remaining inventory of condominiums and this means there are deals to be had! If you’re in the market for a massive 3-bedroom beach-front condominium, or a smaller 505-square foot studio, get ready.
The follow units are currently available for sale, but beware, these units will [...]

Number Of Foreclosures Down 8% For November

December 10, 2009

In a story about foreclosures in the United States, the Associated Press has stated foreclosures are down 8% for the month of November. They did note, however, that a new wave of foreclosures is expected to hit next year. While that may not be the best news, Panama City foreclosures continue to be the most [...]

Calypso Resort in Panama City Beach Brings The Caribbean Lifestyle Back Home

December 10, 2009

Among the wide assortments of condos for sale in Panama City Beach you’ll find a vibrant and luxurious condominium complex called Calypso Beach Resort. Named after it’s Caribbean theme and architecture, Calypso Resort in Panama City Beach offers condo buyers a new experience unlike any other.
Located in the west-end of Panama City Beach, the 22-story [...]

Officials Get Ready For Spring Break 2010

December 10, 2009

Panama City Beach officials plan to spend $25,000 to hire off-duty state troopers who will help patrol college students visiting north Florida for spring break next year.

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