Happy Memorial Day

Let me just begin by saying "Thank you" to all the men and women who have and are serving in our military. I truly am indebted to all of you. I continually uphold you in prayer and will forever be grateful for your service to this great country!


I hope that all my readers will have a wonderful relaxing long weekend with friends and family. It will be a great weekend to be at the beach!


Memorial Day weekend is really the kick off to the best selling season. This year it surely has proved true---three offers and accepted contracts in just 2 days, and three other offers in place, just not executed yet!! Wow!

We are already doing much better than last year, almost twice as many residential sales as last year already!!!

There are some really good deals out there (although the majority of them are being snapped up this week). We really do have a property out there at just about every price point--------although------------I had a call from a guy who has never been to this area before who wanted waterfront for around 100K---------okay, we don't have that price point!!!!! The same customer wanted a rental property where the income would cover the mortgage. That is also pretty much history! We do have a couple of deals that come pretty close though--if interested let me know!

The majority of the condo projects are about finished. Some are really very nice, with fantastic views! They aren't cheap but -----------------YOU ARE AT THE BEACH!!!

If you are looking for a lot, this is the absolute best time to buy-some wonderful deals out there!

On non-real estate related points---I had dinner at the Bonefish Grill the other night in Panama City. It was absolutely delicious!! I had a melon ball martini (heavenly) with bang bang shrimp as an appetizer (I could have eaten that for the meal) and topped it off with an entree of mahi mahi----cooked to perfection! I highly recommend it!

Movies under the stars will be a highlight for the summer events in the area. Starting soon, this is an inflatable movie screen that they set up in different parks in the area and watch family movies--sort of like "drive-in's"-----------You remember those don't you??????????????

The water and weather have been fabulous. COME TO THE BEACH!

As always, don't hesitate to post a reply or email me directly with any questions or comments!

Have a great weekend!!

Mary

Life is sooo Great Here

Our weather has been amazing! We could use some rain now and again, but other than that---still cool in the mornings and evenings and up into the 90's in the day! I haven't even turned on my air conditioner this year. But the water......................absolutely gorgeous---beautiful blue green water! Every single time I see it like this it just confirms my reason for living here!!!

The fishing has been pretty good as well. Snapper, spanish and king mackeral, and cobia! Don't forget, my husband runs fishing charters all year long--if you've never been deep sea fishing, you've got to try it!

I just got a flyer from the Panama City Civic Center---Free outdoor concerts in the park downtown Panama City every Thursday starting today, May 10th, for the next 2 months! Starts at 6:30 central time. I'll be glad to send you the flyer, just send me a quick email!

As for the real estate market: The market is still slow, but MUCH better than this time last year!!!! Prices have come down and buyers know this is a great time to buy. Interest rates are still low. Vacant lot prices have come WAY down. If you are looking for a lot to build, we are at rock bottom prices---give me a call, there are some great deals out there!! There are some super deals on homes as well!

Mexico Beach has several new businesses opening. Kevin's Seafood and Steam Bar is already open. Mango Marley's and the Neon Palm are new restaurants that will be opening soon! We are all looking forward to that!! Coastal Community Bank is just about finished with its new building on the corner of 15th and 98 and what an extremely nice building it is!!

Don't hesitate to respond to this blog or send me an email!!

Have a great weekend and COME TO THE BEACH!