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One of the main reasons we see people buying in Wild Heron is for the preservation. No where else in Panama City Beach can you find a subdivision built for preserving the natural land of Bay County. Believe it or not, Florida has some of the most pristine land in the country. Anyway, a week ago, our favorite Panama City roofer, Jason Miller, was out in the subdivision scoping out areas for his upcoming wedding. It was late in the afternoon and what they saw is pretty stunning. Many of you may not know the area, but this is in the southern portion of Wild Heron, just next to the community's activity center. If it weren't for the subdivisions preservation practices, sights like this would be just a distant memory.

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There is one resort that's on every buyers mind: Splash Condominiums. Today, I'd like to show you around one of Splash's newest listings.

Located in the west tower, this unit in Splash is a west facing three bedroom end-unit with a private balcony off each room. One reason why buyers enjoy three bedroom condos in Panama City Beach is because most are "lock-outs." Unsure about the term? A lockout is basically a condo that is set up to rent as either a one, two, or three bedroom condo. For example, you can rent out the one bedroom and stay in the two bedroom, or, simply rent out the whole unit as a three bedroom. It's absolutely marvelous.

The unit is very open, from the minute you walk in, you get a sense of depth and space. Many newer condominiums…

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There are quite a few town home communities around Panama City Beach, but the two most discussed are Whisper Dunes and Waterfall.

Today, I'm going to talk to you a little about Waterfall. This new community sits adjacent to J.R. Arnold High School (AHS) and was developed by Turner Heritage Homes.  If you're new to the area, AHS is off of Panama City Beach Parkway in the west end of Panama City Beach.

Waterfall is about one mile from the beach, three miles from Pier Park and roughly 20 minutes from the new Bay County International Airport. One of my favorite features of the community is that it's, for the most part, surrounded by a nature preserve. As you can see in the video below, many of the homes face the preserve and nothing will be built in front of…

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July was a great time for Panama City Beach real estate.

The number of new listings were down 12% in July, which is great news for sellers. In addition to this, the number of expired and withdrawn listings increased. This may not sound like the most positive news, but think of it this way, the loss in the number of those listings is most likely relieve our market of overpriced listings. This eventually lowered the total number of active detached single family homes and residential condominiums to 2,476 units. That's almost 16% less listings on the market when compared to last month. The average pending price increased to $311,210 and the average days on market [for sold properties] decreased 17 days. Could this be a sign of a changing market?

Buyers are…

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Water is a source for relaxation, fun, and of course, life. So why not surround yourself in it? Aqua Condominiums plans to do just that.

Built by Aronov, one of the nation’s oldest real estate development and management firms, Aqua Condominiums raises 22 stories off the sugary white sands of Panama City Beach, Florida. In and around Aqua you will find cascading water features, fountains and waterfalls, making this one of the most relaxing destinations in the area. Construction on the resort finished in 2007 and has been delighting guests and owners ever since.

Each unit features:

• 9 foot ceilings
• tile and carpet flooring
• granite countertops
• floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
• glass enclosed showers and separate bath…

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Exciting news has been running through Panama City Beach, Florida as Beazer Homes starts construction on its brand new community, Whisper Dunes.

This 75 acre development began almost two years ago. My assistant and I received a call from a southern region associate of Beazer Homes and were asked to come have lunch with two of their associates at the Bay Point Marriott. This meeting was to discuss my thoughts on the future outlook of Panama City Beach. After my thoughts were out on the table, they told me they want to bring a great community to our area with some of the best prices we've ever seen.

Interesting enough, I followed up with them for over a period of six months after our initial meeting. I was eventually told that land on Panama City…

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We have just listed a new Edgewater Beach Resort condominium in Panama City Beach and I just couldn't wait to share it with you all.

Located in the third tower of Edgewater Beach Resort, this unit has been tastefully decorated and comes completely furnished. As soon as you step in the door you can see why Edgewater is famous. Like all four towers, tower three is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico and captures those majestic views immediately. As you walk in, to your right is the kitchen area with an island and breakfast bar. Further in you'll notice a cozy living room, and to your right, the master bedroom.
 

The 110 acre Edgewater Beach Resort is known for its all-inclusive amenities. Located on the property is one of the largest pools in Panama…

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Hello everyone!

If you haven't had a chance to see what the future holds for Panama City Beach, FL - now's your chance. The Community Redevelopment Agency has posted before and after pictures of the various roads that are under development. Also located on the website is an interesting video of "The Smith Family" taking a tour of the completed Front Beach Road project!

My team and I are very excited about the new changes in Panama City Beach and we hope you are as well!

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