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Been thinking of buying a home in the Panama City and Beaches area?  Wondering how low it will go?  Are we at the bottom?  Those are some serious questions that buyers need to know. The Payne Group at Keller Williams Success Realty in Panama City Florida is ready to help you answer all of your qu...

The Payne Group would like to welcome Jim Meeker to our team at Keller Williams Success Realty.   Jim's background in the hospitality industry naturally led him to the real estate business.  His customer service skills are second to none and his attention to detail helps buyers find their perfect...

Owner financing available EMERALD BEACH RESORT Property report courtesy of The Payne Group Residential - CND Click photo to enlarge or view multi-photos. MLS#: 391748 OfficeFile#: ListPrice: $389,000 Status: Active Last Change: 02/17/2009 ApproxSF: 1,299 Address: 14701 FRONT BEACH RD, #630 $/Sqft...

This short sale was approved by the lender at the list price a few months ago.  This home was originally $1,050,000!!!! You can buy it for $475,000.   CALL THE PAYNE GROUP TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!  This home is incredible! Property report courtesy of The Payne Group Residential - DSF Click photo to enl...

Only steps from the World's Most Beautiful Beaches $115,900 Property report courtesy of The Payne Group Residential - CND Click photo to enlarge or view multi-photos. MLS#: 391469 OfficeFile#: ListPrice: $115,000 Status: Active Last Change: 02/09/2009 ApproxSF: 360 Address: 8000 SURF DR, #14 $/Sq...

With the rising number of homeowners in default, there is also a rising number of companies buying short sales, some legitimate and some not. I am curious how many AR members have successfully closed a short sale with an option contract.  I have one that is approved for much more than the option ...

Be aware of short sales and option contracts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Be very careful.  We recieved an offer on a short sale in July of 2008, this was an option contract for a specific price that was very low.  The buyer would have his company negotiate the short sale and once we landed on a settl...

Property report courtesy of The Payne Group Residential - DSF Click photo to enlarge or view multi-photos. MLS#: 390976 OfficeFile#: ListPrice: $200,000 Status: Active Last Change: 01/28/2009 ApproxSF: 1,300 Address: 5016 TOMMY SMITH DR $/Sqft: $153.85   PANAMA CITY, FL TotalRooms: Bedrooms:3 Zip...

The Trees Subdivision, Panama City's newest affordable housing neighborhood.  These duplexes are 2 bedroom. 2 full bath homes built by Strickland Construction.  The builder kept affordability in mind while making sure that quality was included throughout. Currently there are 6 available, each at ...

Just curious if anyone has any luck with Taylor Beach Whitaker on a short sale.  I have a short sale package submitted and they person that I talked with was very optimistic telling me that they will have an answer in 45 days.  Not that I doubt her, I sure hope so!! My big problem is that they ar...