En Soleil is one of the premier condominium communities in the Panama City Beach area. The property holds 450 feet of pristine beach frontage and includes 88 units among the two separate 15 story buildings. Each floor of this condominium contains only three residences. This four bedroom penthouse floor plan features spacious living areas, two separate floors, four master sweets on the gulf, 24 foot ceiling in living room with 12 foot ceilings throughout the rest of the condominium, a gas grill on the balcony, sensational views of the coastline, and one fire place on each floor. The entire resort offers unparalleled comfort and privacy to owners. The extensive amenities begin with 6,500 square feet of gulf front pools, two hot tubs, two grand waterfalls and two water fall fountains. Mediterranean vegetation is featured throughout the resort. En Soleil has a gulf front fitness center, underground parking, additional outdoor parking and guarded gates.

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Keller Williams Realty’s At The Beach Team  has a series of Real Estate News Blogs keep you up to date on the area your are interested in.  Simply click on the your favorite blog and find more information about it’s real estate market including all Foreclosures and Short Sales and much more.

The Destin Real Estate News to find more information about Destin Real Estate including all Destin Foreclosures and Destin Short Sales and much more.

30A Real Estate News to find more information about 30A Real Estate including all 30A Foreclosures and 30A Short Sales and much more.

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This Tidewater Condo Went Under Contract This Week!

This oil has a lot of people – buyers and sellers – spooked that is for sure.  I keep hearing people say that nothing is going to sell and nobody would buy a condo in Panama City Beach while there is oil in the Gulf of Mexico and washing up on our beaches. 

Let’s see what the facts tell us.  In the last 7 days there have been 25 condos in Panama City Beach went under contract.  Not a ton but still almost 4 per day.  

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Are they all foreclosures and short sales? Most, of the 25 properties to go under contract 9 were short sales or foreclosures.  So more than 60% were distressed sales.

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Are they just low end properties?  I wouldn’t say that – the low list price was 64,000, the high was $599,000 and the average list price for the 25 was $183,384.

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The Bottom Line?  There are a lot of really good deals out there so if you are a buyer this is your time.  If you are a seller be prepared to get down and dirty so you can compete with the short sales and foreclosures.

Want More Information?  Keller Williams Realty’s At The Beach Team sells more area real estate than most so if you are interested in buying or selling Destin Area Real Estate simply call or text John at 850-231-1400 or send an email to JohnSkinner@AtTheBeachTeam.com

Giving Direction about Short Sales

The Panama City real estate market has changed dramatically over the last few years and has left several owners in a position of not being able to carry their properties anymore. 

Many people in this position are turning to short sales to get out from underneath the mounting financial pressure that comes from owing these properties. Simply stated a short sale is when you sell for less than what is owed on the mortgage and the bank accepts the amount.

Why would the bank do a short Sale?

Well let’s say your financial picture has changed since you bought the property and you are now facing a “financial hardship” that has put you in a position of not being able to make your payments and the possibility of foreclosure is looming. In cases where foreclosure is likely it makes sense for the bank to negotiate a short sale because it is generally costs the bank much less than if they have to take the property back, maintain it while marketing it to a new buyer – all with the possibility of getting less than what was on the table as a short sale.

What are acceptable hardships?

According to HUD – the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development – there are many valid reasons and hardships to be acceptable for default.  Here are 5 of them.

1. Death of Principal Borrower
2. Serious Illness of Principle Borrower
3. Marital Problems (Divorce, Separation)
4. Unemployment
5. Lessened Income

These are only 5 of the “Acceptable Hardships for Short Sales” and there are many others so if you are considering a short sale and would like more information about acceptable hardships or any other questions relating to short sales simply contact Keller Williams Realty’s At The Beach Team today and we will be happy to help.

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Here Are A Few Quick Tips To Create A Nicer Enviornment For Rentors

A recent article in Coastal Living Magazine written by Melissa Bigner made the point that you can increase the appeal of your unit which will directly translate into more rental dollars.   Among the tips for a condo upgrade in the article were:

Open It Up: Make sure that the light from the front of the condo is able to reach all the way to the back entrance.  Don’t close the light out with heavy window treatments or big bulky furniture. 

Establish Individual Areas:  Stay away from the long bedroom in the back meets kitchen in the middle followed by dining area just before the living area pushes up against the front screen doors.  Add hinged screens between each to mark transitions without breaking overall flow. 

Expirment With Design: Use a variety with different textures. Faux-bois and fabric wallcoverings, natural-fiber rugs, and rustic furnishings add richness and depth, echoed by organic surfaces like marble backsplashes and granite countertops.

Interested in owning a condo at the Beach?  Give John Skinner with  Keller Williams Realty’s AT THE BEACH TEAM a call today to learn more Panama City Beach Condo Foreclosures, Short Sales and All Around Great Deals.  

Also check out Destin Condos For Sale, Sandestin Condos For Sale, Condos For Sale On 30A .

Four Cities to flight non-stop from Panama City, FL

Southwest Airlines announced that it will fly directly to Orlando, Houston, Nashville and Baltimore from the new airport under construction in Panama City, FL.

The flights fare will start as low as $49 one way …..

and there will be two flights a day from each destination.  These low fares will force other airlines to reduce their fares to stay in the game. Southwest Airlines anticipate serving around 2,000 travelers a day.

These strategically chosen cities will provide semi-direct flights to Chicago, New York, Dallas and Ft. Lauderdale, semi-direct flights mean that you will stop one time before arriving to your destination, but will not leave the plane. You can book your direct flight now at www.Southwest.com.

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The St. Joe Company and Southwest Airlines announced a strategic alliance providing for the commencement of air service to Northwest Florida’s new international airport near Panama City Beach, Florida in May 2010.

The Bay County Tourism Development Council, Coastal Vision 300 and  the South Walton Tourism Development Council have been working together with local groups to promote the opening of the Northwest Florida International Airport in Panama City.

Southwest Airlines is bringing low fares and …

excellent  service to the Emerald Coast just in time for the 2010 summer vacation season! Southwest’s entry into the Panama City market will make it more accessible and affordable for people in other states to enjoy sugar-white-sand beaches, incredibly gentle blue waters, and an amazing variety of visitor accommodations that Northwest Florida has to offer. You can start booking your tickets on December 2009, there will be eight flights a day to and from four cities with a daily capacity of 2000 passengers. They have not yet announced specific schedules or which cities will be serviced by direct flights.

Bill Owen – Lead Planner in the Schedule Planning Department for Southwest Airlines said “If you’ve never visited the Panama City area, believe me, you have an incredible treat in store.  I’m already planning my family’s vacation there next summer.”

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