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Jeff Payne, Panama City Real Estate

Looking for real estate in Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, or Tyndall Air Force Base?

The Payne Group at Keller Williams Success Realty is your Panama City, Lynn Haven, and Panama City Beach real estate team of experts. We have assembled a team to take care of your every need. Our buyer specialists only work for you, the buyer to find the exact home to meet your wants and needs. Brook Simmons, Matt Compton, and Brenda Rutherford take the time to assess your needs and wants through an extensive inteview process. This important step in the home buying process will save you valuable time and money by "digging" deep to find out what really is motivating you to buy and finding out what is of the most importance to you. Our buyer specialists will be able to find the home that fits your needs within the first 5 homes that you look at. No need to look at 50 homes to find your perfect place, we can do this in 5 homes. No more looking forever only to find out that the home that you want now has an accepted contract with another buyer. Even in a buyers market, the best homes sell FAST and first, and we can assure that you are the buyer of the best home!

To start your home search, go to our website, www.knowpayneknowgain.com and click on search all local listings or Featured Properties to see our very best listings. There is no need to drive around, wasting your time and gas money, we can do this from the comfort of our office BEFORE the buyer specialists show you properties.

Of course we work with sellers also, our team is a top selling team in Panama City and Bay County, we know what it takes to sell your home.

To find the value of your home or a home that you are interested in, go to our Online Market Analysis

Let the Payne Group work for you, www.knowpayneknowgain.com

The House Passes the Bailout Bill, now it is the Presidents turn to pass out the Golden Parchutes

The House passed the Golden Parachute Bailout Bill. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md they must act for the struggling home owners sake. The people that are going to benefit more are the CEO's with their huge salaries and bonuses not to mention their Golden Parachutes. The CEO of WAMU gets 19 MILLION dollars, for what, running a business exactly like you are not supposed to run it? For giving money to people that they NEVER should have given money to? The CEO's are laughing all the way to the bank.

I am all for fixing this mess we are in. The first place they need to start is RIGHT AT THE TOP. How and why are CEO's in this country rewarded for making terrible business decisions? They run the business into the ground and then get a huge severance package. They should lose everything and be stuck wondering how they are going to provide for their families and make THEIR mortgage payments.

The first place that we need to start is with FORECLOSURES and SHORT SALES. Homeowners are in trouble and the lenders are not equipped to help them. They do not have the systems in place to handle these short sales. What usually ends up happening is they can not process the short sale or they drop the ball and lose the buyer. The home gets foreclosed and they relist for thousands less than the original offer. HOW IS THIS GOOD BUSINESS? This is happening everyday and it needs to be fixed. There needs to be a system in place to process the contract, look at the comparables through a BPO and make a decision. Not a decision in 6 months, a decision in 4 weeks. It can not be that hard and it will get those homes sold and off of their books, either way the bank loses but they usually lose much more when it goes to foreclosure.

The next thing we need to do is hold these CEO's accountable for their actions. Their greed is out of control and it needs to be stopped. In my opinion, they steal the money from their companies and when they are in trouble, Uncle Sam bails them out with a Golden Parachute. If these CEOs knew that they had some risk, things would be different. They should not get millions to resign and they damn sure should not be able to keep all of their extravagant purchases, homes, cars, boats, and toys that they aquired while stealing from their company. We need laws in place to protect against this very thing.

UNDER CONTRACT IN 17 DAYS, THE PAYNE GROUP CAN SELL YOUR HOME IN PANAMA CITY, FL

Thinking of selling your home? You owe it to yourself to hire the best. The Payne Group at Keller Williams Success Realty in Panama City Florida knows what it takes to sell your home. Visit our website at www.knowpayneknowgain.com or Click here to find out what your home is worth in today's market.

We just sold this Brentwoods home, under contract in 17 days.

Property report courtesy of The Payne Group

Residential - DSF Click photo to enlarge or view multi-photos.
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MLS#: 384899 OfficeFile#: ListPrice: $205,000
Status: Sold Last Change: 09/26/2008 ApproxSF: 1,816
Address: 3534 BRENTWOODS PL $/Sqft: $101.87
PANAMA CITY, FL TotalRooms: Bedrooms:3
Zip: 32404 Baths Full/Half: 2/0
Con Docs: N Ownership/Sale Type: Foreclosure, REO
MainArea: 02 BC-Bay County-Central Stories: 1
SubArea: 0202 - Cedar Grove/Hiland Park YearBuilt: 2006
Subdiv: BRENTWOOD ESTATES ImmOcc? Y
ParcelID: 11954-951-500 ConstrStat: ConstrCmplt
ElemSch: Cedar Grove Middle: Merritt Brown High: Bay
Dir: From Tyndall Parkway (Hwy 98) Turn North on Transmitter Rd go approximately 1/2 mile turn right (East) into Brentwood Estates.Travel to end of street and turn right. Continue around curve and homes are down on the right.
Legal: BRENTWOODS PHASE III LOT 65 ORB 2033 P 668


Bank Foreclosure REO property, SAVE $$$$$$. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is centrally located in one of Panama City's newest neighborhood, Brentwoods. The home features 10 foot ceilings in the living area and a vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom. The kitchen is equipped with oak cabinets and a convenient breakfast bar. This home has many extras and is still BRAND NEW!! Don't delay, at this price and 1816 Square feet, this one won't last. Sizes are approximate and should be verified.


PrkingSpc: 2 LotSize: 67X110 LotAcc: Paved Road WatFrnt:
PrkingTyp: GARAGE Acres: 0.170000 Zoning: Residential Single Family WatView:
PrkingFeat: Garage WFFeet: LotFeat: Recorded Subdivision, Covenants/Restrictions, Cleared, Interior
ProjFacil:


Room Type Lvl Dimnsns
Garage 1 20x20 Design: Contemporary
GreatRoom 1 14x22
Kitchen 1 12x11 Const/Siding: FndationSlabOnGrade, Roof Composite Shing, Siding Brick Front
DiningRoom 1 12x12
Bedrm:Master 1 13x14 ExtFeatures: Porch Covered, Sprinkler System
Bedrm:Additnl 1 10x13
Bedrm:Additnl 1 9x13 IntFeatures: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling:CrownMolding, Ceiling:Raised, Ceiling:Vaulted, Fireplace, Floor:Ceramic Tile, Floor:W/W Carpet, Split Bedroom, Washer/DryerHookup, Woodwork:Painted
Laundry 1 9x10
Appliances:
Utilities: Electric, Public Water, Cable TV, Public Sewer: On Site, Phone
Energy: A/C: Central Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), DoublePanedWindow(s), Heat Pump A/A, Heat: Central Electric, Insulated Door(s), Insulated Floor(s), Water Heater: Electric
Mbed/Mbath:


TaxYr: 2007 Taxes: $2,155 Hmstd: N SaleSubjtoLease:
LandLease/Year: MonthlyRent: AssmMtgTyp:
AssocFee: LeaseExpDate: Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash, FMHA-USDARuralDev
NewBuyerFee: ExistLeases:
Assoc.FeesInclude:


SoldPrice: $185,000 CloseDate: 09/26/2008 DOM/CDOM: 42/41


For More Information Contact:
Jeff Payne
Cell: (850) 890-2724
:
jeff.payne@kw.com
www.knowpayneknowgain.com


--Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2008 by the Bay County Association of REALTORS®
www.knowpayneknowgain.com
Prepared by Jeff Payne of KELLER WILLIAMS SUCCESS REALTY on 9/26/2008 10:23:01 AM

My Kind of Dog

Be sure to read the commandments and have a kleenex close by. I got this in an email and don't know the source.



My kind of dog!
The K9 above is Brutus, a military K9 at McChord. He's huge - part Boxer and part British Bull Mastiff and tops the scales at 200 lbs. His handler took the picture. Brutus is running toward me because he knows I have some Milk Bone treats, so he's slobbering away! I had to duck around a tree just before he got to me in case he couldn't stop, but he did. Brutus won the Congressional Medal of Honor last year from his tour in Iraq . His handler and four other soldiers were taken hostage by insurgents. Brutus and his handler communicate by sign language and he gave Brutus the signal that meant 'go away but come back and find me'. The Iraqis paid no attention to Brutus. He came back later and quietly tore the throat out of one guard at one door and another guard at another door. He then jumped against one of the doors repeatedly (the guys were being held in an old warehouse) until it opened. He went in and untied his handler and they all escaped. He's the first K9 to receive this honor. If he knows you're ok, he's a big old lug and wants to sit in your lap. Enjoys the company of cats.

K-9 Congressional Medal of Honor Winner

Thought you'd find this interesting. Talk about animal intelligence and bonding with humans!

Remember that they can't do a lot of things for themselves and that they depend on you to make their life a quality life! A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS.........

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak. 9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old. 10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so. ~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters. ~Now please pass this on to other pet owners. We do not have to wait for Heaven to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness. It is here on earth and has four legs!

Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally comes to Panama City Beach, FL

Come join us for the 8th annual Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally at the World's Most Beautiful Beaches in Panama City Beach Florida. This event continues to grow and is expected to be another record turnout. Bikers from all walks of life join together for great times, great rides, great food and the ultimate comaraderie. If you have not been to a motorcycle rally, this is a great place for your first time. Prices are low on hotels and condos, food is cheap (read Appalachicola Oysters on the 1/2 shell) and the venues stretch the entire beach.

For more information or to see the event schedule, go the the Thunder Beach Rally Website

If you are interested in real estate in Panama City Beach please view all listings on my website at www.knowpayneknowgain.com

We will have a booth set up featuring Copperhead Lodge Motorcycle Resort at Spinnaker on Thomas Drive. Stop by and say hello to the crew and see if a mountain retreat is for you.

If you are coming down 231 South into town, make sure you stop at Cato's Seafood Market for a $1.00 draft beer and the best raw and steamed seafood in town. Don't blink or you will miss this little oasis. Jimmy and Joey will make you feel like an old friend. Even if you don't travel down 231, I guarantee you will be happy to make the trip from the beach to visit Cato's. 5 miles north of the Panama City Mall from 23rd Street and 231.

As always, feel free to stop by my office at Keller Williams Realty 2110 W 23rd Street, Panama City across from Tommy Thomas Chevrolet.

Please ride safe and sober, keep the rubber side down and most of all have fun!!!!! Remember, Save a life, Be aware, motorcycles are everywhere!!!!