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2010
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Local unemployment rate lower than rest of state December 25, 2010 7:25 PM Dusty Ricketts Daily News For all of 2010, Okaloosa and Walton counties had two of the lowest unemployment rates in Florida. One local economist predicts that things will be even better next year. By the late summer of 201...
12/26/2010
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Attention all buyers, your Holiday Wishes can come true. Want a condo for Christmas? Look no further. I have plenty in inventory. In fact, in the Panhandle today there are 2,403 condos for sale today in my local MLS. Of these, 971 of these are Gulf Front condos. Put it on your wish list! I...
12/23/2010
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A closing that was supposed to happen, didn't. Along the beach areas of Destin, Florida there are several neighborhoods that are in a Cobra Zone. Cobra Zones are insurance zones where the Federal Government will deny flood insurance to home or commercial owners. Flood Insurance is available but...
12/20/2010
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Destin Commons is located where the MidBay Bridge and Hwy. 98 meet in Destin, FL. There are several new stores that have opened up and about to open up this year. This will present some new employment opportunities in our area. Located in Okaloosa County, FL. If I can help you move to this d...
12/15/2010
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December 14, 2010 On this date: In 1924, the temperature in Helena, Montana fell 79°F in 24 hours and 88°F in 34 hours. From the 14th to the 15th, the temperature plummeted from 63°F to -25°F. Today in Panama City Beach, FL the temperature right now feels like 37 degrees with a high reaching 50 ...
12/14/2010
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Twas the week before Christmas and all through the houses No buyers were present, not even a mouse. All of the flyer boxes were filled with such care, in hopes of a buyer coming there one day. Perhaps after the excitement of all of the bright lights A buyer will appear as though out of the night....
12/13/2010
Single Family Home Sales Total Single Family October 2010 = 190 vs October 2009 = 205 Year to Date 1,840 Homes have sold in Panama City Beach. This is a 3.64% drop over 2009 home sales. Condos and Townhomes Total Condo / Townhomes October 2010 = 114 vs October 2009 144 Year to Date 1,017 condos ...
12/10/2010
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It irratates the heck out of me that I am not fairly compensated for work done. In my local area market the listing agents are keeping much more than their fair share of the commission. My latest deal was a 7% sales commission and I got 2.4% of it. When did this start happening and why? I dro...
12/08/2010
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My phone has stopped ringing. It is very quiet except for invites to Holiday parties and Banquet Installations, etc. Tis the season to be social. Don't worry. . . this time counts as networking too. Don't drink too much or make a fool of yourself and please watch your manners. Have fun and y...
12/07/2010
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Here it is Saturday morning. I just got back from the gym. I am lining up listings for viewings today and tomorrow as well. I work 7 days a week. You might wonder if I take a vacation? It is difficult when you work for yourself to do so. I refer business out to other Realtors in my market a...
12/04/2010
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