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Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS First Nail Ceremony to be held on April 29th at 9AM for the Habitat for Humanity House that CPAR Built in Callaway

Posted by Aerial Payne on Friday, April 22, 2022

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

 

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Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS Connects with Local Municipalities to Promote Fair Housing Month

Posted by Aerial Payne on Tuesday, April 19, 2022

  • Fair Housing Month Proclamation Distributed to Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Washington and Bay County Towns and Cities

 

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Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS Young Professionals to Host Bonfire & Cornhole Tournament for Habitat for Humanity

Posted by Aerial Payne on Monday, April 18, 2022

What: CPAR YPN Beach Bonfire and Corn Hole Tournament Benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Bay County

When: May 14, 2022 – 1:00 pm Check-In, 2:00 pm Tournament

Where: Schooner’s Last Local Beach Club

POC: Debbie Ashbrook, CEO, ceo@cpaor.org, (850)763-8078

Ticketing Website: www.cpar.us/bonfire

 

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National Association of REALTORS Study Shows Lack of Affordable Housing Biggest Obstacle to Home Buying

Posted by NAR Staff on Tuesday, April 12, 2022

  • New report finds other obstacles vary by race/ethnicity

 

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National Association of REALTORS® Report Shows Share of Millennial Home Buyers Continues to Rise

Posted by NAR Staff on Friday, April 1, 2022

  • Millennials now make up 43% of home buyers – the most of any generation – an increase from 37% last year
  • Generation X bought the most expensive homes at a median price of $320,000
  • The largest share of buyers purchased in suburban areas and small towns

 

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Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® Donates $30,000 to Area Organizations

Posted by Aerial Payne on Wednesday, March 30, 2022

The holiday spirit is giving us warm and fuzzies this March. The Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® (CPAR) is proud to announce that we raised just over $30,000 at our annual Festival of Trees in 2021. Committee Members voted to split ...

 

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Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® Installs 2022 Board of Directors

Posted by Tesa Burch on Monday, December 27, 2021

– The Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® installed its 2022 Board of Directors on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. In total, 12 leaders were sworn-in during the ceremony, including 5 newly elected members. The installation was ...

 

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Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® Honors 2021 Award Winners

Posted by Tesa Burch on Monday, December 27, 2021

On December 10th, 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 2021 year. The 2021 CPAR ...

 

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CPAR Presents $17,000 to Friends of The Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Home

Posted by Tesa Burch on Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Just in time for the holidays, the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® (CPAR) is proud to announce that we raised $17,000 at our annual Roy Crecelius Golf Tournament this October. All proceeds of the tournament benefited The Friends of ...

 

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CPAR Will Host Their 3rd Annual Festival of Trees

Posted by Tesa Burch on Tuesday, December 7, 2021

On December 5, 2021, the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® will host a Festival of Trees at the 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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CPAR Will Hold A Stuff the Truck Event to Aid Hurricane Ida Survivors

Posted by Tesa Burch on Wednesday, September 8, 2021

The Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® will be collecting items for those impacted by Hurricane Ida at six local drop sites throughout our service area. We will collect items throughout the month of September and deliver the goods to ...

 

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CPAR REALTORS® Attended Florida’s Largest Real Estate Event of the Year: Florida REALTORS® Conference and Trade Expo

Posted by Tesa Burch on Wednesday, September 8, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 26, 2021 – Leadership from the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS®, located in Northwest Florida, attended this year’s annual Florida Realtors® Convention & Trade Expo held Aug. 25-26, 2021, at ...

 

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Elevate Bay to Hold Orientation & Volunteer Training Session at CPAR**

Posted by Tesa Burch on Monday, July 26, 2021

On August 9, 2021, local charity 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 School Students. They are ...

 

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CPAR YPN Beach Bonfire and Corn Hole Tournament Benefiting Haney Technical Center Scholarships

Posted by Tesa Burch on Monday, July 26, 2021

On September 25, 2021, The Young Professionals Network at Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® will hold their Third Annual Beach Bonfire & Corn Hole Tournament at Schooner’s Last Local Beach Club. The event will feature ...

 

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CPAR to Host Annual Roy Crecelius Golf Tournament

Posted Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Panama City, FL – The Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® (CPAR) is pleased to announce our annual Roy Crecelius Golf Tournament. On October 8, 2021, the tournament will be held at Panama Country Club. All proceeds of the tournament ...

 

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CPAR Young Professionals will Join Gulf World Marine Institute and Florida Realtors® to Clean Up Florida Waters

Posted Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Panama City Beach, FL – The Young Professionals Network at the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® (CPAR YPN) is joining forces with the Gulf World Marine Institute (GWMI) on July 10th to host a Beach Clean Up on Panama City Beach. ...

 

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CPAR Launches New Employer-Assisted Housing Program at Bay County Chamber First Friday

Posted Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Panama City, FL – The Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® is launching a new program for area employers: the CPAR Employer-Assisted Housing (EAH) Program. On Friday June 4th, Amanda Corbin, the 2021 CPAR President, will present the ...

 

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The OneBlood Bus will be at Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® on May 13th

Posted Friday, April 30, 2021

On Thursday, May 13th, 2021 the OneBlood Bus will spend the day parked at the Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® office at 4952 W. Hwy 98, Panama City, FL, 32401. We invite the public to “Share Your Power” by donating blood ...

 

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CPAR Teams Up with Habitat for Humanity to Stuff the Truck

Posted by Tesa Burch on Thursday, April 22, 2021

Panama City, FL – Do you have friends, family, or clients that are renovating, downsizing, or spring cleaning? Are you looking to get rid of some unwanted items AND support a great cause? Let us take some of that extra stuff off your hands! On ...

 

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Postponed - Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Plan a Family Fun Day to Support Second Chance of Northwest Florida

Posted by Tesa Burch on Thursday, April 8, 2021

On April 17th, The Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals are asking you to join us, have some fun and support an amazing local charity. “Axe Me About YPN” is a ticketed event that will feature axe throwing, ...

 

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CPAR and the City of Panama City Team Up to Clean Up Adams Park

Posted by Tesa Burch on Monday, March 1, 2021

On March 20th, the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS and the City of Panama City’s Quality of Life Department will join forces to improve a public space located in the Cove: Adams Park. We will hold a volunteer workday to clean up and ...

 

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CPAR Raises Over $14,000 for Two Local Charities

Posted by Tesa Burch on Friday, February 19, 2021

Panama City, FL – Panama City, FL – The Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® is proud to announce that they raised over $14,000 at their second Annual Festival of Trees this past December. The proceeds will benefit two local ...

 

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CPAR Introduces New MLS Director: Josh Mata

Posted by Tesa Burch on Monday, February 1, 2021

The Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce we have named Josh Mata as our new MLS Director. His role at CPAR will be to manage and develop our Multiple Listing Service in conjunction with our MLS Committee and Board of ...

 

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OneBlood Bus will be at Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® on February 18th

Posted by Tesa Burch on Monday, February 1, 2021

Panama City, FL – On Thursday, February 18, 2021 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 ...

 

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Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® Honors 2020 Award Winners

Posted by Tesa Burch on Thursday, December 17, 2020

Panama City, FL – On December 16th, at the Quarterly Membership Meeting, the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® recognized 6 deserving members for their outstanding service and professionalism throughout the 2020 year. The ...

 

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Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® Installs 2021 Leadership

Posted by Tesa Burch on Thursday, December 17, 2020

Panama City, FL – The Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® announced and installed its 2021 Board of Directors on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. In total, 12 leaders were installed during the ceremony, including 5 newly elected ...

 

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CPAR Will Host Their 2nd Annual Festival of Trees

Posted Friday, November 13, 2020

Panama City Beach, FL – On December 5, 2020, the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® will host a Festival of Trees at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort on Panama City Beach. This ticketed event will feature live and silent ...

 

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CPAR introduces new Governmental Affairs Coordinator: Olivia Crosby Sanchez

Posted Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Panama City, FL – The Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce we have retained the services of a new Governmental Affairs Coordinator, Olivia Crosby Sanchez. Her role at CPAR will be to attend Government meetings ...

 

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Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® Leading Conversations on Property Vacancy, Abandonment

Posted by CPAR on Friday, August 21, 2020

PANAMA CITY, FL – The Central Panhandle Association of Realtors® is engaged in efforts to connect local officials with national policy experts to drive conversations on property vacancy and abandonment prevention. Stabilizing and ...

 

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CPAR Governmental Affairs to hold Informational Update on ReHOUSE Bay with Mark McQueen

Posted by CPAR on Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Panama City, FL – The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® will host an Informational Update to spotlight the ReHOUSE Bay housing initiative on August 24, 2020. Mark McQueen, the City Manager of ...

 

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