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CPAR Awarded $100,000 Grant to Assist the Community After January Storms

Posted by Communications Coordinator on Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The Central Panhandle Association of Realtors (CPAR) is thrilled to announce its approval for a $100,000 grant from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Realtors Relief Foundation. This generous grant is dedicated to providing housing assistance to Panhandle residents affected by severe weather conditions on January 9, 2024, with up to $2,500 available per household.

 

 

 

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CPAR announces new CEO Kaydee Albritton

Posted by Communications Coordinator on Tuesday, January 2, 2024

The Central Panhandle Association of Realtors (CPAR) is proud to welcome Kaydee Albritton as its new Chief Executive Officer. With seven years of dedicated service at CPAR and a background in business and hospitality, Kaydee Albritton is poised and ...

 

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Parents Against Predators Workshop is coming to Bay District Schools once again to Empower Parents and Students

Posted by Tesa Burch on Thursday, September 28, 2023

Bay District Schools, Panama City Beach Police Department and the Central Panhandle Associations of REALTORS® are pleased to announce a partnership to once again sponsor a training workshop for parents and students in middle and high school. ...

 

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CPAR’s “Project 109” Meets and Exceeds goal of providing 60 mattresses to Chrome Retreat Residents

Posted by Tesa Burch on Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® (CPAR) is proud to announce that they raised over $10,000 with their campaign “Project 109” during the month of August 2023. Project 109 began as an inspiring initiative dedicated to ...

 

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Get Ready to Sparkle at CPAR’s 5th Annual Festival of Trees

Posted by Tesa Burch on Thursday, September 7, 2023

Get ready to be dazzled! On November 18, 2023, the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® will host a Festival of Trees at Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort on Panama City Beach. This ticketed event will feature live and silent auctions of ...

 

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Local Realtors® Attend Florida’s Largest Real Estate Event of the Year

Posted by Tesa Burch on Tuesday, August 22, 2023

ORLANDO, FL, Aug. 17, 2023 – Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® (CPAR) attended this year’s annual Florida Realtors® Convention & Trade Expo held Aug. 16-17, 2023, at Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, FL. In ...

 

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CPAR Launches Project 109 in Northern Counties to Support Chrome Retreat

Posted by Tesa Burch on Monday, August 7, 2023

Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® is proud to announce the launch of Project 109, an inspiring initiative dedicated to supporting Chrome Retreat, a vital men's recovery center located in Marianna, Florida. Project 109 aims to raise ...

 

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Elevate Bay to Hold Orientation & Volunteer Training Session at CPAR

Posted by Tesa Burch on Tuesday, July 25, 2023

On August 8, 2023, local mentor organization Elevate Bay will visit the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® to welcome and educate new volunteers on the meaningful and selfless work they do to help Bay District Schools students. They are ...

 

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OneBlood Bus will be at Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® on August 10th

Posted by Tesa Burch on Tuesday, July 25, 2023

On Thursday, August 10, 2023 the OneBlood Bus will spend the day parked at the Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® office at 4952 US-98, Panama City, FL, 32401. We invite the public to “Share Your Power” by donating blood ...

 

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CPAR to Host 2023 Roy Crecelius Golf Tournament on October 6th

Posted by Tesa Burch on Friday, July 7, 2023

The Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® (CPAR) is pleased to announce our annual Roy Crecelius Golf Tournament. On October 6, 2023, the tournament will be held at Panama Country Club. All proceeds of the tournament will benefit the ...

 

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CPAR Young Professionals Join Statewide Initiative to Clean up Florida Waters

Posted by Tesa Burch on Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The Young Professionals Network at the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® (CPAR YPN) is excited to announce their upcoming annual Beach Clean Up scheduled for July 8th on Panama City Beach. CPAR YPN will join forces with the ...

 

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Glenwoodopoly: Homeowners & Buyers Fair Set to Empower the Glenwood Community in Panama City

Posted by LEAD Coalition on Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The LEAD Coalition of Bay County is thrilled to announce the upcoming Glenwoodopoly: Homeowners & Buyers Fair, a much-anticipated housing event dedicated to supporting homeowners and homebuyers in the vibrant Glenwood & Panama City ...

 

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CPAR Hosts First Nail Ceremony for Second Habitat for Humanity Home

Posted by Tesa Burch on Monday, May 1, 2023

The Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® (CPAR) is pleased to announce the start of a new Habitat for Humanity home sponsored by the association. A First Nail Celebration will be held on May 12, 2023, at 9 am, followed by a volunteer build ...

 

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Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® Receives National Grant for Expanding Housing Opportunities, Partners with LEAD Coalition of Bay County

Posted by Tesa Burch on Saturday, April 29, 2023

Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® (CPAR) was awarded a $7,500 grant from the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Housing Opportunity Program to support activities that create and expand affordable housing opportunities. ...

 

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Bay District Schools, Panama City Beach Police Department and Central Panhandle Associations of REALTORS® team up to sponsor important training workshops for parents and students

Posted by Tesa Burch on Friday, April 28, 2023

Bay District Schools, Panama City Beach Police Department and the Central Panhandle Associations of REALTORS® are pleased to announce a partnership to sponsor a series of training workshops for parents and students in middle and high school. The ...

 

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VOTE YES!! The Bay Co. Chamber, CPAR, and BayEDA Join Forces to Support Panama City Economic Development Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption Program

Posted by Tesa Burch on Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce, Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS®, and Bay Economic Development Alliance (Bay EDA) are proud to announce their partnership in supporting the Panama City Economic Development Ad Valorem Property Tax ...

 

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2023 CPAR President Announces Presidential Initiative at Quarterly Membership Meeting

Posted by Tesa Burch on Monday, March 13, 2023

Each year, the President of the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® defines a presidential initiative that becomes an annual goal for our REALTOR® members. Our 2023 President, Jennifer Ledesma, will unveil the 2023 initiative at the ...

 

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CPAR to Host Inaugural Aces & Eights Casino Night

Posted by Tesa Burch on Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Dust off your cowboy boots and get your best hat ready! On June 10, 2023, the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® will host our inaugural Aces & Eights Casino night at the Lyndell Conference Center on Panama City Beach. This wild west ...

 

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Scam Alert

Posted by Tesa Burch on Thursday, January 19, 2023

It has come to our attention that a scam is making the rounds in our service area, AGAIN. On multiple occasions, that we know of, a fake seller has contacted our REALTORS® to list a vacant land property that they do not own. The true owners ...

 

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Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® Installs 2023 Board of Directors

Posted by Tesa Burch on Thursday, December 15, 2022

Panama City, FL – The Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® installed its 2023 Board of Directors on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. In total, 12 leaders were sworn-in during the ceremony, including 5 newly elected members. The ...

 

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Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® Honors 2022 Award Winners

Posted by Tesa Burch on Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Panama City, FL – On December 9th, at the Annual CPAR Christmas Party and Awards Gala, the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® recognized 6 deserving members for their outstanding service and professionalism throughout the 2022 ...

 

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CPAR to Host Closing Celebration and Habitat Home Dedication
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CPAR to Host Closing Celebration and Habitat Home Dedication

Posted by Tesa Burch on Monday, November 28, 2022

It has long been a dream of the Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® to fully fund and build a Habitat for Humanity home in our area. Just in time for Christmas, we are pleased to announce that we will be presenting the keys to our first ...

 

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CPAR Presents Check for over $118,000 the Habitat for Humanity of Bay County

Posted by Tesa Burch on Friday, September 23, 2022

The Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® is proud to announce that they raised over $118,000 during their campaign “The House That CPAR Built.” The campaign has been ongoing since 2019 and has included a series of projects ...

 

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CPAR REALTORS® Attended 2022 Florida REALTORS® Conference and Trade Expo

Posted by Tesa Burch on Thursday, September 22, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 25, 2022 – Over 60 members of the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® attended this year’s annual Florida Realtors® Convention & Trade Expo held Aug. 24-25, 2022, at Rosen Shingle Creek resort in ...

 

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CPAR Hosts the 4th Annual Festival of Trees

Posted by Tesa Burch on Thursday, September 22, 2022

On November 19, 2022, the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® will host a Festival of Trees at Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort on Panama City Beach. This ticketed event will feature live and silent auctions of fully decorated Christmas ...

 

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Elevate Bay to Hold Orientation & Volunteer Training Session at CPAR

Posted Wednesday, July 6, 2022

  • Elevate Bay Welcomes Newcomers to Volunteer for Their Cause

 

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REALTORS® Celebrate National Homeownership Month in June

Posted Monday, June 13, 2022

  • CPAR Aligns Marketing Efforts to Support Homeownership Month.

 

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CPAR Announces Membership with LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance as Pride Month Kicks Off

Posted by Aerial Payne on Thursday, June 2, 2022

• CPAR announces our membership with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance.

 

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TOMORROW April 29th, CPAR and Habitat for Humanity Hosts First Nail Ceremony

Posted by Aerial Payne on Thursday, April 28, 2022

  • CPAR to celebrate the House that CPAR Built with First Nail Ceremony. Including guest speakers from Callaway government.

 

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REALTORS See Sharp Increase in Homes with Green Features

Posted by Aerial Payne on Tuesday, April 26, 2022

  • Half of Realtors® surveyed have recently helped clients buy or sell a home with green features, up from 32% from the previous year.
  • Roughly two out of three agents and brokers see value in promoting energy efficiency in listings.
  • A third of respondents are concerned about the impact of extreme weather events on the housing market.

 

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