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"Where Real Estate is Looking Good!"

Recent real estate statistics: 1608 - number of homes that sold in Bay County this year through November, 879 - number of condos that sold this year. Properties are selling! I've had an incredible year in real estate, and I am convinced if your property is priced right, there are qualified buyers out there to buy it! Rates continue to hover around 4.25 to 4.5%, up slightly giving new buyers a slight increase in their mortgage payments, thus giving them slightly less buying power. If you are on the fence and not sure if it's time to purchase, MSN projected the Panama City Beach area to be one of the Top 10 Housing Markets in the U.S. through 2014. We all know, 2014 is just around the corner!

This past month was also exciting for Northwest Florida as our local economy got a boost with our out of town visitors who participated in Florida Ironman, including my very own Ironman, RON BRANHAM!
For anyone completing an Ironman of 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles on a bike, and then finishing off with a 26.2 marathon, hats off to you. I, on the other hand, am quite content with my recent accomplishment, finishing Panama City Beach's "Run for the Redfish" 5K. Anyone thinking of getting back into shape, no matter what your age, completing a 5K is a great way to start.

Finally, thank you EVERYONE for your incredible support and trust. I am always honored and humbled to be your Realtor! Here's to a terrific holiday season, and may 2011 bring you all PEACE, LOVE, GOOD HEALTH AND GREAT SUCCESS!

Your Realtor For Life,

Karen

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!


Karen Branham
Certified Residential Specialist
Short Sale & Foreclosure Specialist
Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
Cell: 850-832-8626 Email: karen@karenbranham.com

Happy Halloween in Panama City Beach!

Two important happenings going on in Panama City Beach

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
It's National Breast Cancer Month during October. Many of us have been touched by some one who lost their life to this horrible disease. If you have an important lady in your life, or if YOU need to get in there for your annual checkup, now is the time to make the appointment. Yes, it involves a couple seconds of "ow, ow, ow, ow, ow. Then, it's over. Make that appointment today ladies!

2010 IRONMAN FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 6, 2010.
Yesssssss! My incredible husband (might I add incredibly physically fit husband) RON BRANHAM is competing in his first IRONMAN FLORIDA! All the early morning runs, early swims with the jelly fish, and bike rides on the long lonely roads, not to mention my months of interrupted sleep at 4:00 am each day, has lead us to the big event -- IRONMAN FLORIDA 2010!!! The week before the race around Nov. 1 we expect visitors from all over the world so let's welcome them with open arms. While Ron is swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running a 26.2 mile marathon, the rest of us slackers will be hanging out at TEAM CCR (Carla, Chloe and Ron) headquarters (Campsite #11 across the street from the start/finish line near Spinnakers. If you want to stop by and support Ron, Carla and Chloe, feel free. Camper will be there beginning Thursday through Sunday.

GO IRONMAN RON!!!!!!

As always, your AWESOME referrals keep me in business so text me, call me or email when you have someone that needs to buy or sell within the next 30 days. You KNOW I'll take great care of them!

Here's to a safe, fun-filled Halloween month!

Your Realtor For Life,

Karen Branham, CRS, Broker Associate, SRES, SFR, e-Pro
850-832-8626
Website: www.KarenBranham.com
Email: karen@karenbranham.com