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Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty - Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS® - By Land or By Sea!
We take a genuine interest in building relationships with the people we meet...helping customers...SELLERS to effectively market their property...and BUYERS to find the right property that best meets THEIR needs.
Our hope is that every day you live here is your best day!
We especially enjoy working with first time home buyers. There is great satisfaction in seeing how happy folks are after buying their first home! Visit http://www.vivianfoate.com/testimonials.shtml to read what our customers have to say!
Vivian and I owned a cattle, horse and guest ranch in Wyoming for about 15 years. We know what hard work is and we work hard. :-)
What do we do for fun here in Panama City Beach? Get out on the waters of St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf Of Mexico of course!
To learn what is going on in the Panama City, Panama City Beach and Lynn Haven real estate markets please contact us! We'll give you the details!
Call me: 850-596-4236 or Vivian 850-814-2372
Have a GREAT day!
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS® - Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty 400 S. Hwy 79 Panama City Beach, FL 32413
We take a genuine interest in building relationships with the people we meet...helping customers...SELLERS to effectively market their property...and BUYERS to find the right property that best meets THEIR needs.
Our hope is that every day you live here is your best day!
We especially enjoy working with first time home buyers. There is great satisfaction in seeing how happy folks are after buying their first home! Visit http://www.vivianfoate.com/testimonials.shtml to read what our customers have to say!
Vivian and I owned a cattle, horse and guest ranch in Wyoming for about 15 years. We know what hard work is and we work hard. :-)
What do we do for fun here in Panama City Beach? Get out on the waters of St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf Of Mexico of course!
To learn what is going on in the Panama City, Panama City Beach and Lynn Haven real estate markets please contact us! We'll give you the details!
Call me: 850-596-4236 or Vivian 850-814-2372
Have a GREAT day!
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS® - Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty 400 S. Hwy 79 Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Testimonials
"September 19, 2008
Vivian and Mike,
I just wanted to say thank you for everything that you did. Considering it was my first home buying experience I believe that you two were the perfect choice. I enjoyed our correspondence and the many suggestions that I clearly as a first-time home buyer would not have thought of. Even though we had a couple of problems with the sellers I was extremely impressed with the way you took control of the situation and made me very comfortable with all of my decisions. I also like the fact that you contacted me after the closing process to make sure that everything was going well and that I had everything I needed to transition into my new home. Again I really enjoyed working with you and would highly recommend your service to anyone.
Thank you, Tiffany Hawley"
Tiffany Hawley Fri Sep 19
Tiffany Hawley Fri Sep 19
"January 24, 2008
Dear Vivian and Mike,
You are two of the finest people we have ever had the pleasure of meeting and working with. From the search for our condo in Panama City Beach, to finding just the right one, and over the many months it took to reach the closing date (due to unanticipated builder delays), you proved yourselves to be not only outstanding realtors, but genuinely good and caring individuals. You take your work seriously, but always with a light touch and remarkable finesse. You do your homework and you make a great team! We know that during our purchase process you had to deal with a personal crisis, yet somehow you never dropped the ball, even when it would have been utterly understandable! Our experience could not have been better, thanks to all your efforts on our behalf. “Thank you” hardly covers it.
Carol & Stan Goldberg
Louisville, Kentucky"
Carol & Stan Goldberg Thu Jan 24
Carol & Stan Goldberg Thu Jan 24
"May 2, 2008
Dear Vivian and Mike
I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your going above and beyond during the process of finding a home in Panama City Beach. It was refreshing to deal with a couple who treated me as a friend and not just a client. Your up-front knowledge and advice which was not always what I wanted to hear but what I needed to hear was truly helpful. After the sale your willingness to provide area information and take phone calls regardless of the subject was extremely valuable.
Wayne Hall, Panama City Beach"
Wayne Hall Fri May 2
Wayne Hall Fri May 2
"July 16, 2008
Dear Mike and Vivian,
Just wanted you to know how pleased I was with your service. This was my first condo purchase. You guys made it very easy. Even though I was out of state and was not able to view the unit except for pictures, it was exactly the way you said it would be.
Thanks again for working so hard. I was very impressed and would not hesitate to use your services in the future.
Sincerely, Chris Himes"
Chris Himes Wed Jul 16
Chris Himes Wed Jul 16
"July 21, 2008
Vivian & Mike,
My son and I want to thank you both for everything you did to sell a duplex that we owned. We especially appreciated all the feedback we received from you regarding progress-- viewings, and the great pictures on the listing!
Terry had listed his unit about two years ago and did not receive even a quarter of the attention you gave our listing. So he pulled it off the market after about 6 months.
You brought us a cash buyer for both units in a month and in a terrible real estate market! Thanks!
Martha Claussen and Terry Claussen"
Martha Claussen and Terry Claussen Mon Jul 21
Martha Claussen and Terry Claussen Mon Jul 21
"September 16, 2008
Hello Mike and Vivian,
Since this was our first time purchasing a home you can imagine how skeptical we were; however, you and Vivian truly put us at ease and kept us well-informed during the entire process.
When we took it upon ourselves to become knowledgeable regarding the home-buying process, you guys never hesitated to assist when clarification was required.
Finally, having never been involved in a "closing", we were extremely apprehensive; nonetheless, after the process began, we soon learned that there was nothing to fear. We were thankful that you two were there as it was clearly evident by your responses that you were looking out for our best interests. We would gladly recommend your services to anyone we know who is in the market to purchase a home!
Thanks for all of your efforts and may God continue to bless you both!
//Signed//
Teresa A. Silas, MSgt, USAF"
Teresa A. Silas, MSgt, USAF Tue Sep 16
Teresa A. Silas, MSgt, USAF Tue Sep 16
"February 5, 2008
Dear Vivian & Mike,
Thank you so much for everything you did to make our first condo purchase simple and worry free. You made NUMEROUS offers on our behalf without hesitation to help us get the best possible buy. Your follow through and feedback about any issues that arose was exceptional. You kept us informed throughout the many closing postponements (which lasted several months) without delay.
On closing day, you practically held my hand and helped through the many problems that arose. Others would have left as soon as the papers were signed, but you stayed until you knew that everything was OK. Your dedication and genuine concern for your clients sets you apart from others.
I am so thankful that Vivian answered the phone the day I called Prudential.
You are by far the BEST realtors I have ever used.
We sincerely appreciate your professionalism and kindness,
Matt & Becky Jones"
Matt & Becky Jones Tue Feb 5
Matt & Becky Jones Tue Feb 5
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Mike & Vivian Foate answered:
Hi Steve,
The best deals are found by making offers.
No one can tell a seller's motivation from one day to the next. Vivian and I counsel our buyers to choose a building they like. Then choose their favorite unit and we make offers. Sometimes the buyers get what they want and sometimes they dont. If we cant come to terms we move on to the next unit.
The following link will show you everything available in Emerald Isle.
http://panamacitymls.net/BayReports/listings.asp?ID=2986540746
Please let us know your thoughts and if you have any questions.
Kind regards, Mike Foate
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MIKE'S CELL: 850-596-4236
VIVIAN'S CELL: 850-814-2372
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Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS®
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, Inc.
400 S. Hwy 79
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
The best deals are found by making offers.
No one can tell a seller's motivation from one day to the next. Vivian and I counsel our buyers to choose a building they like. Then choose their favorite unit and we make offers. Sometimes the buyers get what they want and sometimes they dont. If we cant come to terms we move on to the next unit.
The following link will show you everything available in Emerald Isle.
http://panamacitymls.net/BayReports/listings.asp?ID=2986540746
Please let us know your thoughts and if you have any questions.
Kind regards, Mike Foate
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MIKE'S CELL: 850-596-4236
VIVIAN'S CELL: 850-814-2372
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS®
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, Inc.
400 S. Hwy 79
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Steve, Joanie is correct. I had my numbers wrong for Pinnacle Port. My apologies to you and Joanie. I was in too much of a hurry.
Kind regards, Mike Foate
P.S. A 2 bed/2.5 bath 983 sq.ft. sold in Pinnacle Port for $205,000, Close Date: 04/11/2008
Kind regards, Mike Foate
P.S. A 2 bed/2.5 bath 983 sq.ft. sold in Pinnacle Port for $205,000, Close Date: 04/11/2008
Hi Steve,
W/ regard to 2/2 Gulf front condos in Panama City Beach on the west end...we list and sell quite a few condos...the least expensive Gulf front 2/2 in the MLS today is price at $329K and is 1146 sq. ft. , approx. $287/sq. ft in Emerald Isle. There are currently 61 units on the market. The most expensive 2/2 in Splash 1505 sq. ft, listed at $635K and $421/sq.ft.
The oldest unit is 1974 built Pinnacle Port 2/2 1026 sq. ft. $438 price/ sq. ft., asking $450K.
If you want to get an idea as to trends we'll be happy to set you up on an automatic search in the MLS specific to your criteria and needs. When that is done you get an automatic email directly from the MLS whenever a new condo comes on the market, if there is a price change or if something goes pending or get sold.
You can search most of the Gulf front condos directly from our web site. Including short sales and foreclosures.
W/ regard to 2/2 Gulf front condos in Panama City Beach on the west end...we list and sell quite a few condos...the least expensive Gulf front 2/2 in the MLS today is price at $329K and is 1146 sq. ft. , approx. $287/sq. ft in Emerald Isle. There are currently 61 units on the market. The most expensive 2/2 in Splash 1505 sq. ft, listed at $635K and $421/sq.ft.
The oldest unit is 1974 built Pinnacle Port 2/2 1026 sq. ft. $438 price/ sq. ft., asking $450K.
If you want to get an idea as to trends we'll be happy to set you up on an automatic search in the MLS specific to your criteria and needs. When that is done you get an automatic email directly from the MLS whenever a new condo comes on the market, if there is a price change or if something goes pending or get sold.
You can search most of the Gulf front condos directly from our web site. Including short sales and foreclosures.
Mike & Vivian Foate answered:
Hi James,
Thank you for the reply. I did a search in the MLS and came up with 389 properties in your price range. So we may need to narrow it down by using other criteria like year built, property type, location and so on. But this is a good start. I have include single family homes, condos and townhomes (aka attached single family). So if any of these property types are not what you want just let us know.
Use the links below to see the properties. When you get to the property sheet click on the address to see a map and click on the photo to see more photos.
http://panamacitymls.net/BayReports/listings.asp?ID=2986516963
http://panamacitymls.net/BayReports/listings.asp?ID=2986516964
http://panamacitymls.net/BayReports/listings.asp?ID=2986516965
Please let me know your thoughts and if you have any questions. Please dont hesitate to call us as well.
Thanks and have a GREAT day!
Kind regards, Mike and Vivian Foate
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MIKE'S CELL: 850-596-4236
VIVIAN'S CELL: 850-814-2372
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS®
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, Inc.
400 S. Hwy 79
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Thank you for the reply. I did a search in the MLS and came up with 389 properties in your price range. So we may need to narrow it down by using other criteria like year built, property type, location and so on. But this is a good start. I have include single family homes, condos and townhomes (aka attached single family). So if any of these property types are not what you want just let us know.
Use the links below to see the properties. When you get to the property sheet click on the address to see a map and click on the photo to see more photos.
http://panamacitymls.net/BayReports/listings.asp?ID=2986516963
http://panamacitymls.net/BayReports/listings.asp?ID=2986516964
http://panamacitymls.net/BayReports/listings.asp?ID=2986516965
Please let me know your thoughts and if you have any questions. Please dont hesitate to call us as well.
Thanks and have a GREAT day!
Kind regards, Mike and Vivian Foate
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MIKE'S CELL: 850-596-4236
VIVIAN'S CELL: 850-814-2372
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS®
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, Inc.
400 S. Hwy 79
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Hi James,
Do you have a price range?
What is your time frame to live in the property that you want to buy now?
Do you want to rent your rental property short term or long term?
Answers to these questtions and I have a few more... :-) will help determine what type of property and the location in order for you to get the greatest return.
If you have answers and you would like more questions :-) ... please feel free to contact us.
Thanks and have a GREAT day!
Kind regards, Mike and Vivian Foate
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MIKE'S CELL: 850-596-4236
VIVIAN'S CELL: 850-814-2372
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS®
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, Inc.
400 S. Hwy 79
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Do you have a price range?
What is your time frame to live in the property that you want to buy now?
Do you want to rent your rental property short term or long term?
Answers to these questtions and I have a few more... :-) will help determine what type of property and the location in order for you to get the greatest return.
If you have answers and you would like more questions :-) ... please feel free to contact us.
Thanks and have a GREAT day!
Kind regards, Mike and Vivian Foate
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MIKE'S CELL: 850-596-4236
VIVIAN'S CELL: 850-814-2372
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS®
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, Inc.
400 S. Hwy 79
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Mike & Vivian Foate answered:
Hi Vikki Ann,
I dont know if 'dangers' is the right way to look at it. You might think about it in terms of risk. Depending on the property, its condition and the lender buying a foreclosed home you may have a slightly higher risk factor in that you may have to come up with more repairs out of your own pocket than with some other transaction. In Florida you are as has been mentioned pretty well covered in that you will have the right to inspect.
Some lenders will come back with their own contract and addendums which according to some that I have seen have clauses in them that do limit a buyers rights as compared to the standard contracts that we use.
Foreclosed property condition from my experience can run the gamut for great condition to horrible. It just depends on the lender and what they decide to do in terms of marketing the property.
From my experience the lenders / sellers of foreclosures tend to be less negotiable on price to start however, manuy of them are quick to reduce the price if the property doesnt sell quickly.
The transactions can take more time and may require more patience on your part.
If you would like more info please contact us. You can see many of Bay County's foreclosures and short sales on the web reference link below.
Thanks and have a GREAT day!
Kind regards, Mike and Vivian Foate- By Land or By Sea!
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MIKE'S CELL: 850-596-4236
VIVIAN'S CELL: 850-814-2372
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS®
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, Inc.
400 S. Hwy 79
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
I dont know if 'dangers' is the right way to look at it. You might think about it in terms of risk. Depending on the property, its condition and the lender buying a foreclosed home you may have a slightly higher risk factor in that you may have to come up with more repairs out of your own pocket than with some other transaction. In Florida you are as has been mentioned pretty well covered in that you will have the right to inspect.
Some lenders will come back with their own contract and addendums which according to some that I have seen have clauses in them that do limit a buyers rights as compared to the standard contracts that we use.
Foreclosed property condition from my experience can run the gamut for great condition to horrible. It just depends on the lender and what they decide to do in terms of marketing the property.
From my experience the lenders / sellers of foreclosures tend to be less negotiable on price to start however, manuy of them are quick to reduce the price if the property doesnt sell quickly.
The transactions can take more time and may require more patience on your part.
If you would like more info please contact us. You can see many of Bay County's foreclosures and short sales on the web reference link below.
Thanks and have a GREAT day!
Kind regards, Mike and Vivian Foate- By Land or By Sea!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MIKE'S CELL: 850-596-4236
VIVIAN'S CELL: 850-814-2372
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS®
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, Inc.
400 S. Hwy 79
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Mike & Vivian Foate answered:
Hi Kim,
I can set you up on a search in the Panama City Beach MLS that will automatically email you listings that fit your owner finance/lease to own criteria. Once set up you will get an automatic email from the MLS when a property comes on the market, has a price change, goes pending or gets sold.
To start I can email you all the listings that are curently listed as owner finance/lease to own.
Of course you can unsubscribe at any time from the automatic emails.
If you think that is something that might be helpful to you just email me or give me a call.
Thanks and have a GREAT day!
Kind regards, Mike Foate- By Land or By Sea!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MIKE'S CELL: 850-596-4236
VIVIAN'S CELL: 850-814-2372
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS®
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, Inc.
400 S. Hwy 79
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
I can set you up on a search in the Panama City Beach MLS that will automatically email you listings that fit your owner finance/lease to own criteria. Once set up you will get an automatic email from the MLS when a property comes on the market, has a price change, goes pending or gets sold.
To start I can email you all the listings that are curently listed as owner finance/lease to own.
Of course you can unsubscribe at any time from the automatic emails.
If you think that is something that might be helpful to you just email me or give me a call.
Thanks and have a GREAT day!
Kind regards, Mike Foate- By Land or By Sea!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MIKE'S CELL: 850-596-4236
VIVIAN'S CELL: 850-814-2372
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS®
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, Inc.
400 S. Hwy 79
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Mike & Vivian Foate answered:
Hi Cburn,
You'll need to contact the following office and their web site is http://tc.co.bay.fl.us/
The tax sales occur in May and you can bid via the Internet and a web site.
Bay County Tax Collector
17109 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 233-5035
Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30pm CST
Kind regards, Mike Foate
MIKE'S CELL: 850-596-4236
VIVIAN'S CELL: 850-814-2372
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS®
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, Inc.
400 S. Hwy 79
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
You'll need to contact the following office and their web site is http://tc.co.bay.fl.us/
The tax sales occur in May and you can bid via the Internet and a web site.
Bay County Tax Collector
17109 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 233-5035
Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30pm CST
Kind regards, Mike Foate
MIKE'S CELL: 850-596-4236
VIVIAN'S CELL: 850-814-2372
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike and Vivian Foate-REALTORS®
Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, Inc.
400 S. Hwy 79
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
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Specialties
Water front homes and condos. However, we list and sell throughout Bay, Washington and Walton counties. We enjoy working with folks as first time home buyers or investors.
Experience
Latest:
Owner for Rocking Horse Ranch LLC
Owned and operated a remote horse and cattle ranch in Wyoming which was also a vacation destination for couples and singles.
January 1994—March 2003
Certifications & Awards
Prudential Alpine Club
Prudential Fine Homes International Specialist
Prudential Honor Society
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Prudential Fine Homes International Specialist
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Spending time each other...both leisure and working...boating, fishing and just hanging out.
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