Panacomps Blog
Registry-backed analysis, neighborhood breakdowns, and market intelligence — sourced directly from Panama's Public Registry data.
P.H. The Ocean Club (TOC): Building Market Snapshot
PH The Ocean Club (TOC), Punta Pacifica: 1,000+ registry-verified sales, unit size and price ranges from Panama's Public Registry. Full comps in the Panacomps report.
P.H. Arts & YOO: Building Market Snapshot
PH Arts & YOO, Avenida Balboa: 550+ registry-verified sales, unit size and price ranges from Panama's Public Registry. Full comps in the Panacomps report.
P.H. Wanders & YOO: Building Market Snapshot
PH Wanders & YOO, Avenida Balboa: 100+ registry-verified sales since 2023 delivery, unit size and price ranges from Panama's Public Registry. Full comps in the Panacomps report.
P.H. Yacht Club: Building Market Snapshot
PH Yacht Club Tower, Avenida Balboa: 200+ registry-verified sales, unit size and price ranges from Panama's Public Registry. Full comps in the Panacomps report.
P.H. The Sands Avenida Balboa: Building Market Snapshot
PH The Sands, Avenida Balboa: 400+ registry-verified sales since 2022, unit size and price ranges from Panama's Public Registry. Full comps in the Panacomps report.
P.H. Grandbay Tower: Building Market Snapshot
PH Grand Bay Tower, Avenida Balboa: 200+ registry-verified sales since 2008, unit size and price ranges from Panama's Public Registry. Full comps in the Panacomps report.
P.H. Waters on the Bay: Building Market Snapshot
PH Waters on the Bay, Avenida Balboa: nearly 200 registry-verified sales, unit size and price ranges from Panama's Public Registry. See the full comps free in the Panacomps trial.
P.H. Allure at the Park: Building Market Snapshot
PH Allure at the Park, Bella Vista: 200 registry-verified sales since 2011, unit size and price ranges from Panama's Public Registry. Full comps in the Panacomps report.
P.H. Aqualina: Building Market Snapshot
PH Aqualina, Punta Pacifica: 100+ registry-verified sales since 2009, unit size and price ranges from Panama's Public Registry. Full comps in the Panacomps report.
P.H. Q Tower: Building Market Snapshot
PH Q Tower, Punta Pacifica: 100+ registry-verified sales since 2014, unit size and price ranges from Panama's Public Registry. Full comps in the Panacomps report.
Does Panama Have an MLS? MLS ACOBIR, What It Covers, and Where Sold Prices Live
Panama's MLS is run by ACOBIR for its member agencies and shows asking prices. Verified sold prices live in the Public Registry. How to search both and what each one tells you.
Panama Real-Estate Complaints Hit $7.9M in 2026 — Here's the Due-Diligence Checklist That Keeps You Off the List
Panama logged 170 real-estate complaints worth $7.9M in early 2026 — most were preventable. The pre-signing due-diligence checklist every buyer needs.
Panama City Property Prices Per Square Meter: 2026 Guide by Neighborhood
Registry-verified sale ranges across 12 Panama City neighborhoods — what buyers actually paid, from El Cangrejo to Casco Viejo.
Panama City's Best Gated Communities: A Data-Backed Comparison
Santa Maria vs Panama Pacifico vs Ocean Reef vs Costa del Este: prices, amenities, and who each fits. Compared with Public Registry sales data.
What Does PH Mean in Panama Real Estate?
PH in Panama doesn't mean penthouse — it's Propiedad Horizontal, the legal framework behind almost every condo. What it means before you buy.
Licensed vs. Unlicensed: What Every Foreign Buyer Must Know About Panama Real Estate Agents
No license is required to sell real estate in Panama. How to tell a licensed broker from an unregulated middleman — before you wire a deposit.
Every Data Point in a Panacomps Report — and Why Each One Matters
Not just a list of sale prices — a Panacomps report is a structured registry extraction across a dozen data points that tell a complete story about a building.
The Full Cost of Buying in Panama: Every Fee You Need to Factor In
The listed price is just the start. Fees, taxes, and ongoing obligations in Panama add significantly to total cost — here's everything buyers need to factor in.
Buying Property in Panama: The End-to-End Process Most Buyers Don't Fully Understand
How to buy property in Panama: a step-by-step guide covering legal requirements, costs, closing process, and Public Registry verification. Updated 2026.
P.H. Rivage Tower: Building Market Snapshot
PH Rivage Tower, Avenida Balboa: 139 registry-verified transactions, unit size and price ranges from Panama's Public Registry. Full comps in the Panacomps report.
Clayton: Panama City's Family District and Former Canal Zone Neighborhood
Clayton Panama real estate guide: a former Canal Zone neighborhood now popular with families. See property prices, comps, and school-area market trends.
Obarrio: Panama City's Financial District Residential Neighborhood
What it's like to live in Obarrio, Panama City's financial district neighborhood: condo prices, rental demand, walkability, and verified registry comps.
Marbella: Panama City's Quiet High-End Residential Neighborhood
Marbella Panama City real estate guide: luxury condo prices, building comps, and neighborhood details. A quiet high-end residential area near the bay.
Albrook: Panama City's Low-Rise Neighborhood Near the Canal
Albrook sits at the intersection of suburban Panama City and its main transport hub. Low-rise homes, green surroundings, and Albrook Mall — here's who actually lives here and what the real estate market looks like.
Coronado: Panama's Pacific Coast Expat Real Estate Market
What living or retiring in Coronado actually costs: $2,500–$3,500/month for a couple, condos from $120K, houses $250K–$400K. Registry-verified, not listings.
Panama Pacifico: Panama City's Master-Planned Campus Community
Panama Pacifico homes and condos: new builds at $2,200–$3,500/m², rental demand from the special economic zone, international schools, and verified comps.
El Cangrejo, Panama City: Guide to the Most Walkable Neighborhood & Real Sale Prices (2026)
El Cangrejo condos sold at $1,400–$2,800/m² ($110K–$840K). Walkable, metro-connected, half the waterfront price. Registry-verified building comps.
Punta Paitilla, Panama City: Bayfront Neighborhood Guide & Real Sale Prices (2026)
Punta Paitilla bayfront condos: $238K entry points to $3,500/m² landmark towers. Registry-verified sale prices and building comps — not asking prices.
Bella Vista: Panama City's Central District and Its Bayfront Edge
Bella Vista is Panama City's central district. Explore real estate prices, condo comps, and what PH means in Panama. Data from the Public Registry.
San Francisco: Panama City's Park-Anchored Residential Hub
Panama City's park-anchored middle ground: Parque Omar, Punta Pacifica hospital access, and a mix of family towers and houses below trophy-district pricing.
The Business Case for a Panacomps Report: One Number That Changes the Negotiation
Every Panama transaction has an information asymmetry: sellers know recent comps, most buyers don't. A Panacomps report closes that gap.
Costa del Este, Panama City: Neighborhood Guide & Real Sale Prices (2026)
Costa del Este condos sell from the high $1,000s/m² to $2,500–$3,500/m² at the top tier. Registry-verified sale prices by building — not asking prices.
Casco Viejo, Panama City: UNESCO District Guide & Real Sale Prices (2026)
What Casco Viejo properties actually sell for: restored colonials up to ~$5,500/m², renovation comps, and UNESCO-capped supply. Registry-verified data.
Avenida Balboa, Panama City: Waterfront Guide & Real Condo Sale Prices (2026)
Avenida Balboa towers sell at $1,600–$3,500+/m² depending on floor and view. Registry-verified sale prices — not listings — with comps by building.
Santa Maria, Panama City: Master-Planned Community Guide & Real Sale Prices (2026)
Inside Panama City's flagship master-planned golf community: verified home and condo sales from the low $2,000s to mid $3,000s/m², plus lot comps.
Ocean Reef Islands: What Scarcity Looks Like in Panama's Luxury Market
Ocean Reef Islands Panama: a man-made island community with marina, homes, and condos. See property prices, availability, and development status.
Punta Pacifica, Panama City: Neighborhood Guide & Real Condo Sale Prices (2026)
Punta Pacifica condos trade from $1,000–$1,500/m² in older towers to $2,500+/m² in premium buildings near the Johns Hopkins-affiliated hospital.
What Is Panama's Public Registry — and Why Does It Matter for Real Estate Buyers?
How Panama's Registro Público works, what it records for every property, and how buyers use it to verify ownership, liens, and real sale prices.
P.H. Ocean House: Building Market Snapshot
PH Ocean House, Santa Maria: 172 registry-verified transactions, unit size and price ranges from Panama's Public Registry. Full comps in the Panacomps report.
Panama Luxury Residential Market: Q4 2025 — What the Registry Data Actually Shows
Panama's premium market closed 2025 stronger than expected. What actually traded, where velocity concentrated, and what closing patterns say about Q1 2026.
Our Take: Costa del Este Is Panama City's Hottest Neighborhood Right Now
One neighborhood keeps rising to the top of Panama City's absorption charts. If you've been tracking where transactions cluster, you already know which one.
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