It's important that the subject property and the comp property type and style match
in order to arrive at an accurate value. The following examples show the different
types of properties and the styles associated with that type.
• Single Family Attached dwellings consist of one building with a separate parcel
number for each unit. Each unit might be owned by a separate individual or by the
same person. The key is that each unit has its own Assessor's Parcel Number (APN).
Townhouse - A dwelling unit, generally having two or more floors, that is attached to
other similar units. Within a townhouse each unit will have at least one common wall. If
the unit only has one common wall it will commonly be referred to as a Row House. If the unit has 2 or more common walls it is commonly know as a Row House. Because of the common walls, the mid unit will normally be less desirable than an End Mid end unit. Therefore, the end units will typically be worth more.
Twin Home - A twin home is similar to town homes with only two units. Twin homes
often have two or three stories and are connected to each other by an adjoining wall.
Condo - A structure of one or more units, where the interior space is individually
owned. The remainder of the property is owned in common by the owners of the
individual units.
• 2-4 Family Dwelling homes consist of one building with multiple units and only
one parcel number.
Styles include:
Duplex - A building that houses 2 separate dwelling units.
Triplex - A building that houses 3 separate dwelling units.
4-plex - A building that houses 4 separate dwelling units.
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GOING E.ON HWY. 20, TURN RIGHT ON EDGE (BEFORE RED LIGHT BY ROCKY BAYOU BRIDGE) AND VEER IMMEDIATELY RIGHT ONTO WHITE ST. LOT IS FIRST ON THE LEFT-OR FROM MID BAY BRIDGE GO WEST ON HWY. 20 OVER ROCKY BAYOU BRIDGE, JUST PAST THE RED LIGHT GO LEFT ON EDGE AND VEER IMMEDIATELY RIGHT-LOT IS ON THE LEFT
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BENTON S/D NICEVILLE LOT 1 BLK 1 EAST OF WHITE ST BEG NE COR LOT 1 S 123.98FT TO SE COR W 203.12FT TO E R/W WHITE ST N53 DEG E 210.01 FT TO N LINE LOT 1 E 33.73FT TO POB
ATTN-INVESTORS AND BUILDERS!! THIS LOT IS ZONED MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, ALLOWING FOR DUPLEX OR MULTI-FAMILY. DENSITY WOULD ALLOW FOR 5 UNITS(YOU WILL HAVE TO CHECK WITH AN ENGINEER FOR FEASIBILITY WITH SETBACKS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS). NEW SHOPPONG CENTER BEING BUILT JUST ACROSS THE STREET. TERRIFIC OPPORTUNITY FOR APARTMENTS OR POSSIBLE REZONING TO COMMERCIAL. AVAILABLE ALONG WITH MLS#439581 (SINGLE FAMILY @ $35,000.00) FOR DISCOUNTED PRICE OF $100,000.00. Listing Broker/Salesperson has ownership interest in the property.
Coldwell Banker awards agents Brad Humrighouse, Gulf Coast region manager of Coldwell Banker Commercial United, Realtors announced his company's 2007 award winners.
Jeanne McKay, associate broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial United, Realtors has earned the 2007 Top Listing Agent Award.
Larry Henderson, sales associate at Coldwell Banker Commercial United, Realtors has earned the 2007 Top Selling Agent Award.
Kyle Knight, Sales Associate at Coldwell Banker Commercial United, Realtors has earned the 2007 Top Producer Award for Coldwell Banker Commercial United, Realtors Florida Division.
John Fifer, sales associate at Coldwell Banker Commercial United, Realtors has earned the 2007 Charlie Bryant Award which recognizes a commercial agent for being an excellent team member and going above and beyond to help fellow sales associates in the promotion of commercial services along the Gulf Coast.
Brendan Doherty, sales associate at Coldwell Banker Commercial United, Realtors earns Million Dollar Producer status for 2007.
Coldwell's FWB office lists top sellers FORT WALTON BEACH - Coldwell Banker United, Realtors Fort Walton Beach office announced the following agents as their top producers for March.
David Connors took honors for the top Listing Agent and Diane McCoach took honors for Top Sales Agent in March.
Coldwell's Niceville office lists agents NICEVILLE - Coldwell Banker United, Realtors Niceville office announced the following agents as their top producers for March.
Myke Triebold took honors for the Top Listing Agent and Sandy Jones took honors for Top Sales Agent in March.
Taking care of your estate planning and ungrateful recipients - 8/8/2010
The University of California, Santa Cruz recently landed one of the great prizes in college fundraising: a treasure trove of Grateful Dead memorabilia. The collection spans 30 years, from 1965 when the band was formed, to 1995, when Jerry Garcia, the band's lead guitarist, vocalist and spiritual leader, died.
The gift, as the Wall Street Journal noted, is expected by many to turn the Silicon Valley campus into "a mecca for scholars and ... `Deadhead' fans." And, of course, it should generate additional contributions.
American colleges and universities are prodigious fundraisers. Most of the attention focuses on cash gifts and bequests, which exceeded $29.7 billion last year. But money is not the only prize.
The Harvard University Art Museums and the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas, Austin, for example, both have been designated to receive 50 works of art from the collection of New York philanthropists Dorothy and Herbert Vogel. The donations are part of a national gift program, "Fifty Works for Fifty States," in which 2,500 works from the Vogel collection will be distributed during 2008 and 2009, with 50 institutions (one in each state) each receiving 50 pieces of art.
The University of Michigan art museum also received a large donation of art this year, from the collection of retired UM professors Frances McSparran and her late husband, Ernst Pulgram.
While donors may consider such gifts - everything from land and art to first edition books, historical maps, artifacts and papers - straightforward and safe, and may even receive substantial tax benefits from donating appreciated assets, tangible gifts have special risks. One of the greatest risks some have learned is that the recipient institution and presumed steward of the gift will sell it.
Consider the case of Mattie Kelly. In 1992, Kelly bequeathed her 13-acre estate and $500,000 to Okaloosa-Walton Community College in (I kid you not) Niceville, Fla. The gift stipulated that a cultural and environmental institute and memorial garden be established on the property. Instead, the college sold the land to developers and pocketed both the proceeds and the $500,000.
In Lynchburg, Va., Randolph College last year did everything but hang a "Garage Sale" sign on its Maier Museum of Art. Many paintings in the museum's nationally acclaimed collection had been donated by faculty and alumna, or bought with funds given for that purpose by local residents. One painting - "Troubador" by Mexican master Rufino Tamayo - was recently auctioned off by Christie's New York for $7 million. More are likely to be sold.
Many other colleges - including Sewanee, University of the South, in Tennessee, St. Olaf College in Minnesota, Trinity International University in Illinois, and Tulane University in New Orleans - also have been involved in controversies over non-cash gifts.
In the end, philanthropists should be wary of giving away the family jewels. And when they do choose to donate personal or real property they need to protect themselves.
The best way to do that, for the benefit of donors and recipients alike, is to include clear language in all gift agreements spelling out the stewardship obligations of the recipient institution, circumstances under which the gift would have to be returned or repaid, and giving a third party legal standing to sue if the agreement is violated.
There is no reason to believe that UC Santa Cruz acted in anything less than total good faith. Yet, commitments made today can easily be abandoned tomorrow.
By coincidence, the Grateful Dead's first known record was the 1966 single "Stealin.'" To some of us that's what it is when a nonprofit institution, such as a college, accepts a valuable gift and then, without the donor's or a court's permission, sells it.
Frederic J. Fransen is executive director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education (www.cehe.org)
I can't comment on all of these cases but the one local mattie kelly case was a big deal with everyone around here as many of the older generation in our area have big hearts and watched this case carefully when looking at what to leave from there estates and how to go about it. It is a shame really.
According to the latest NAR Commercial Member Profile, commercial members experienced a 7 percent jump in median sales volume for 2006, reaching a median of $2.249 million in sales. Selling land was the single largest commercial specialty for respondents, accounting for 19 percent.
WASHINGTON - May 21, 2008 - Reflecting a strong commercial real estate market last year, commercial members of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) surveyed for the NAR Commercial Member Profile experienced a 7 percent jump in median sales volume for 2006, reaching a median of $2.249 million in sales. Respondents closed a median of eight transactions, the report noted.
Those members affiliated with one of NAR's affiliated commercial specialty groups achieved higher totals, led by members of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors®, who had a median of 25 transactions in 2006. Experience also played a role in increasing sales volume; members who had worked in commercial real estate for 26 or more years reported a median sales volume of $5.057 million.
Selling land was the single largest commercial specialty for respondents, accounting for 19 percent of business activities among members. Other principal business activities for commercial practitioners included multifamily sales (11 percent), retail building sales (10 percent), and office building sales (8 percent).
Accounting for 11 percent of total business activity among commercial members, office leasing was the only leasing or management activity that reached double digits among respondents. Commercial members involved in leasing activity saw a 12 percent increase in leasing activity during 2006. Median lease transaction volume for members was $183,300. As with sales, the dollar value of lease transactions increases with business experience, reaching $187,000 for members with 16 to 25 years of commercial real estate experience.
A summary of the report's findings was presented last week during NAR's Midyear Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo in Washington, D.C.
From Val-p Blvd, turn on to Linden Ave. going south, make a Right on Everglade and its down on the Left. 1010.
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Bayshore Lot 6 blk 5 1002-564
This is a unique mobile home park that is well maintained. Great Location in a Quiet Community.The community features a nice pool, laundry mat, and community center for entertaining. This lot is across from the community facilities. The lot has nice Oak Trees and a fenced back yard. There is an attached carport and the mobile home has a permanent roof this would make a great starter or retirement home.This area is convenient to Eglin Air Force base, Okaloosa Walton Community College, And it's a short trip to Destin or Fort Walton Beach.
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85 N. Right on Redstone (right after Hospital). Right at first stop sign onto Brookmeade. Left onto Covell. Left into Hollyrod subdivision. First left follow down to end of cul-de-sac. House is on left.
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HOLLYROD II S/D LOT 15
Seller very motivated, bring all offers!!! Seller willing to pay closing costs upon acceptable offer!!!!Great neighborhood behind Crestview hospital! House is located in a cul-de-sac; this is a one-way-in, one-way-out subdivision. Close to shopping such as Walgreens and Publix and just minutes from bases. The new elementary/middle school is being built close by. The home features a split bedroom floor-plan with vaulted ceiling in living area. The home offers an open floor plan and a fireplace in the living room. The kitchen is roomy with lots of cabinet space and a long breakfast bar. Master bedroom is a nice size and offers a walk-in closet. Seller enclosed the patio that has windows which adds lots of square footage. Large back yard includes shed. HOME WARRANTY IS BEING OFFERED TO BUYER...A $380.00 VALUE!
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11x11
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Foundation Slab On Grade, Frame, Roof Composite Shingle, Siding Brick Some, Siding Vinyl, Trim Vinyl
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18x13
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13x12
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Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Privacy, Patio Covered
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12x10
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24x20
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Breakfast Bar, Ceiling:Cathedral, Fireplace, Floor:Vinyl, Floor:W/W Carpet New, Pull Down Stairs, Skylight(s), Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup
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Auto Garage Door Opener, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven:Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric
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Electric, Gas:Natural, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable
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A/C: Central Electric, Ceiling Fans, Double Paned Windows, Heat: Central Gas, Insulated Doors, Ridge Vent, Water Heater: Gas
Beginning May 15th, 2008, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, the 2007 Inman News' Innovator of the Year winner in the brokerage/franchise category, became the first national full-service real estate company to distribute its listings to a GPS device. Coldwell Banker worked with Dash Navigation Inc., the first GPS provider to have an Internet connected GPS device and deliver Web-based content directly to the GPS.
Just as Coldwell Banker now feeds listings to such Web sites as Google, Yahoo, Trulia and others, brand listings from around the U.S. will now be fed to DASH users by accepting the Coldwell Banker feed via their "myDash" personalized Web site. Listings then automatically load on their Dash navigation device.
"We have been waiting for the day to deliver our listings to GPS users and are thrilled that the Dash Express has finally opened that door to us," said Michael Fischer, senior vice president of marketing for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. "Our relationship with Dash is a natural progression in our effort to have consumers engage with Coldwell Banker at every turn so that when the time comes to enter the market they are apt to collaborate with a Coldwell Banker sales associate. "
The Coldwell Banker feed, now exclusive to Dash, allows consumers to call up Coldwell Banker listings, map them, get directions and view other Coldwell Banker listings in close proximity.
CYRIL MOULLE-BERTEAUX May 6, 2008; Page A The Wall Street Journal
The dire headlines coming fast and furious in the financial and popular press suggest that the housing crisis is intensifying. Yet it is very likely that April 2008 will mark the bottom of the U.S. housing market. Yes, the housing market is bottoming right now.
How can this be? For starters, a bottom does not mean that prices are about to return to the heady days of 2005. That probably won't happen for another 15 years. It just means that the trend is no longer getting worse, which is the critical factor.
Most people forget that the current housing bust is nearly three years old. Home sales peaked in July 2005. New home sales are down a staggering 63% from peak levels of 1.4 million. Housing starts have fallen more than 50% and, adjusted for population growth, are back to the trough levels of 1982.
Furthermore, residential construction is close to 15-year lows at 3.8% of GDP; by the fourth quarter of this year, it will probably hit the lowest level ever. So what's going to stop the housing decline? Very simply, the same thing that caused the bust: affordability.
The boom made housing unaffordable for many American families, especially first-time home buyers. During the 1990s and early 2000s, it took 19% of average monthly income to service a conforming mortgage on the average home purchased. By 2005 and 2006, it was absorbing 25% of monthly income. For first time buyers, it went from 29% of income to 37%. That just proved to be too much.
Prices got so high that people who intended to actually live in the houses they purchased (as opposed to speculators) stopped buying. This caused the bubble to burst.
Since then, house prices have fallen 10%-15%, while incomes have kept growing (albeit more slowly recently) and mortgage rates have come down 70 basis points from their highs. As a result, it now takes 19% of monthly income for the average home buyer, and 31% of monthly income for the first-time home buyer, to purchase a house. In other words, homes on average are back to being as affordable as during the best of times in the 1990s. Numerous households that had been priced out of the market can now afford to get in.
The next question is: Even if home sales pick up, how can home prices stop falling with so many houses vacant and unsold? The flip but true answer: because they always do.
In the past five major housing market corrections (and there were some big ones, such as in the early 1980s when home sales also fell by 50%-60% and prices fell 12%-15% in real terms), every time home sales bottomed, the pace of house-price declines halved within one or two months.
The explanation is that by the time home sales stop declining, inventories of unsold homes have usually already started falling in absolute terms and begin to peak out in "months of supply" terms. That's the case right now: New home inventories peaked at 598,000 homes in July 2006, and stand at 482,000 homes as of the end of March. This inventory is equivalent to 11 months of supply, a 25-year high - but it is similar to 1974, 1982 and 1991 levels, which saw a subsequent slowing in home-price declines within the next six months.
Inventories are declining because construction activity has been falling for such a long time that home completions are now just about undershooting new home sales. In a few months, completions of new homes for sale could be undershooting new home sales by 50,000-100,000 annually.
Inventories will drop even faster to 400,000 - or seven months of supply - by the end of 2008. This shift in inventories will have a significant impact on prices, although house prices won't stop falling entirely until inventories reach five months of supply sometime in 2009. A five-month supply has historically signaled tightness in the housing market.
Many pundits claim that house prices need to fall another 30% to bring them back in line with where they've been historically. This is usually based on an analysis of house prices adjusted for inflation: Real house prices are 30% above their 40-year, inflation-adjusted average, so they must fall 30%. This simplistic analysis is appealing on the surface, but is flawed for a variety of reasons.
Most importantly, it neglects the fact that a great majority of Americans buy their houses with mortgages. And if one buys a house with a mortgage, the most important factor in deciding what to pay for the house is how much of one's income is required to be able to make the mortgage payments on the house. Today the rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is 5.7%. Back in 1981, the rate hit 18.5%. Comparing today's house prices to the 1970s or 1980s, when mortgage rates were stratospheric, is misguided and misleading.
This is all good news for the broader economy. The housing bust has been subtracting a full percentage point from GDP for almost two years now, which is very large for a sector that represents less than 5% of economic activity.
When the rate of house-price declines halves, there will be a wholesale shift in markets' perceptions. All of a sudden, the expected value of the collateral (i.e. houses) for much of the lending that went on for the past decade will change. Right now, when valuing the collateral, market participants including banks are extrapolating the current pace of house price declines for another two to three years; this has a significant impact on the amount of delinquencies, foreclosures and credit losses that lenders are expected to face.
More home sales and smaller price declines means fewer homeowners will be underwater on their mortgages. They will thus have less incentive to walk away and opt for foreclosure.
A milder house-price decline scenario could lead to increases in the market value of a lot of the securitized mortgages that have been responsible for $300 billion of write-downs in the past year. Even if write-backs do not occur, stabilizing collateral values will have a huge impact on the markets' perception of risk related to housing, the financial system, and the economy.
We are of course experiencing a serious housing bust, with serious economic consequences that are still unfolding. The odds are that the reverberations will lead to subtrend growth for a couple of years. Nonetheless, housing led us into this credit crisis and this recession. It is likely to lead us out. And that process is underway, right now.
Energy Star Expert to Hone Sustainability at GE Real Estate
GE Real Estate has tapped former EPA Energy Star executive Stuart Brodsky as regional sustainability leader for its North America Equity unit.
Brodsky's appointment comes as GE is ramping up green activities across its massive property portfolio of more than 385 million square feet. Its recent sustainable initiatives include broader commitments to LEED certification and energy benchmarking, leaning on customers and vendors to improve their environmental performance, and a partnership with Bill Clinton's Clinton Climate Initiative to cut energy consumption and emissions in cities.
Brodsky, a familiar name in commercial real estate circles, will help GE develop and execute a sustainable business strategy that is both environmentally friendly and profitable. "Stuart has designed several energy efficiency programs for leading industry groups. His appointment is another step forward in achieving our goal of embedding sustainability into our practices to benefit the environment and our business," said Christian Blechinger, managing director at GE Real Estate.
At the Environmental Protection Agency, Brodsky was national program manager for commercial property markets for the Energy Star program. He led the agency's outreach initiatives and partnerships to industry groups like the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), the Real Estate Roundtable, and the Green Building Finance Consortium.
BOMA has landed two new participants for its 7-Point Challenge green building program.
Investment manager RREEF North America and New Jersey-based owner and developer Advance Realty Group both endorsed the voluntary program that seeks to cut energy consumption across property portfolios by 30 percent by 2012.
Launched last summer, the 7-Point Challenge is one of the most popular green building advocacy initiatives created the industry trade group. More than 30 local BOMA chapters and 25 industry firms have joined the program, including CB Richard Ellis, Cushman & Wakefield, USAA Real Estate Co., The Irvine Co., Hines, Transwestern and Shorenstein. "Market transformation is achievable when organizations ... step up to the challenge," said Brenna Walraven, BOMA International's Chairman and Chief Elected Officer and an executive managing director with USAA.
To decrease energy usage in buildings, the program taps EPA Energy Star benchmarking, education and training for building personnel, and energy audits to identify and implement low-cost energy efficiency strategies.
Mike Kent, managing director of leasing and property management for RREEF, called the program a "natural next step" for the Deutsche Bank subsidiary. "We are committed to further developing our sustainable business practices and to fostering an eco-friendly community that involves our tenants and investors," he said.
RREEF Real Estate has about $49 billion in assets under management worldwide.
Advance Realty, the Peter Cocoziello-led firm that owns One Gateway Center in Newark, NJ, boosted its sustainable real estate platform in March by hiring energy management firm GSH Group to implement energy conservation practices across its Mid-Atlantic property portfolio of roughly 4.5 million square feet.
Liberty Mutual Develops Green Building Insurance Policy
Insurance provider Liberty Mutual has introduced new commercial property coverage tailored specifically for LEED- or Green Globes-certified buildings.
The policy responds to the rising popularity of green buildings, Boston-based Liberty Mutual said in a statement. In the event of a covered loss to a green building, the policy would provide insurance for building recommissioning and re-certification fees, the installation of a "green" vegetative roof, debris recycling and the installation of green-certified products such as those under the Energy Star label.
In the event of a re-certification, the cost to increase the property sustainability rating by one level (for instance, LEED Silver to LEED Gold) would also be covered.
The policy also covers green retrofits to non-green properties. "Our endorsement encourages property owners to consider the environmental impact of their business and enables them to act responsibly regardless of whether or not they pursue green certification," stated Liberty Mutual President Tim Rose.
The Liberty Mutual policy is similar to one created by Fireman's Fund in 2006, the first sustainable building policy issued by a major insurance provider. Fireman's Fund broadened that policy last year with increased coverage for loss of earnings, soft costs like re-registration or re-certification, and rental value.
Liberty Mutual follows LEED guideline protocols at its 22-owned buildings and 9 million square feet of leased space. The company owns one LEED-certified building and has two buildings in the certification process.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - May 7, 2008 - Florida's biggest landowner, the St. Joe Co., believes the housing market may have reached the bottom, pointing to stabilization in the residential inventory.
St. Joe Co. CEO Peter Rummell says buyers must be "retrained" to recognize the importance of making home purchases now. He notes, "We have trained people to expect that prices are going to be lower tomorrow than today if they just wait. So now people are going to have to learn that they've gotten to that point."
Though the company posted a $32 million profit for the first quarter, only $9.8 million can be attributed to its residential operations. Much of the firm's profits can be tied to the sale of "nonstrategic" land parcels in the Florida Panhandle, including 57,435 acres it recently sold to a group of buyers including sportsmen, investors and conservationists for $91 million.
Source: St. Petersburg Times (05/06/08) Thorner, James
According to Realty Times, Florida real estate experts say the state's housing market is showing signs of recovery, despite falling residential prices and rising foreclosures and short sales. They note that inventory is expanding at slower rates, and home sales are on the rise in some markets. The Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers, for instance, reports an 85-percent surge in pending single-family home sales in its area during the past 10 weeks. Meanwhile, pending sales jumped 65 percent in February from January in Fort Lauderdale, and 30 percent in March from the prior month in Palm Beach County.
Mortgage delinquencies are spreading beyond the subprime market, as new data shows that more borrowers with good credit have fallen behind on their house payments. About 2.3 percent of prime loans were 60 days past due in February, the highest level in at least a decade, according to First American CoreLogic LoanPerformance
Rates on 30-year mortgages edged down slightly to average 6.05 percent this week, but remained above 6 percent for the third straight week, according to Freddie Mac's weekly nationwide survey.
Despite the sluggish economy, investors this year are putting their money into funds that invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs), a turn-around of recent trends. A total of $1.23 billion flowed into domestic REIT funds in the first three months of the year, according to new research.
People will feel more secure with the housing being fully backed and bailed out on bad loans that the Reit may have been part of whenever needed by the GOV. read about the Housing aid bills.
The House on Thursday passed a massive homeowner rescue plan to provide cheaper, government-backed mortgages to half a million debt-ridden borrowers and bolster an economy hurt by the housing crisis. The Senate now must consider the bill and President Bush has threatened a veto.
My question would be why was this not done already and why would any veto this?
The Florida Legislature has fixed its seal of approval on a property insurance bill and sent it to Gov. Crist, who is expected to sign it. Once approved, the new law, among other things, extends a freeze on Citizens rates, helps companies remove policies from Citizens, and requires insurers to pay any undisputed part of an insurance claim within 90 days.
Requests to serve on a 2009 FAR committee, council, forum or exchange are being accepted through July 31. In year's past, members could register at the annual FAR convention and trade expo; but starting this year, the forms can be accessed only from floridarealtors.org. All requests submitted through the online registration form (login required)
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FR I-10, TAKE HWY 85N TO REDSTONE. TURN RGT ON REDSTONE, TURN RGT ON BROOKMEADE, LEFT ON COVELL, RGT ON STEEPLECHASE DR & LFT ONTO RISEN STAR. HOUSE LAST ONE ON LEFT.
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STEEPLECHASE PH III LOT 10 BLK B
Short sale.Great Location, Great Neighborhood!! Just N of I-10. This 3/2/2, 1610 sf, split bedroom design, is open, airy and has large family room, eat-in kitchen, ample closet & storage and interior utility room and located on large corner lot!!!
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HWY 85 North to HWY 90 turn left go 1.8 miles to entrance of Lee Farm turn right. Follow Lee Farm Blvd to Moore Loop, House is on the corner.
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Lot 16 Block F Lee Farm II
This JERSEY Plan is a spacious 4/2 2000 SF BRICK home is a knockout!! Lovely Columns set this Living Room off. The Kitchen has a pantry and a large Breakfast Nook, & GRANITE counter tops. Master Bedroom is 18x12 to accomadate todays large furniture. Master Bath has an Heirloom Vanity. All additional bedrooms are 12x12. Don't miss the landscaped backyard!!! Builder to pay closing costs with preferred lender except pre-paids and origination &points.Hurry it won't last long. This is a great deal. Jersey model, It is on a beautiful corner lot. SAVE BIG BUCKS. WE HAVE COUNTY TAXATION.
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Siding Brick All, Trim Vinyl, Roof Dimensional Shingle
It was bound to happen. With high food and gas prices, water rates going up and available land going for biofuel, some suburbanite was probably going to plant over their lawn and azaleas with, dare we say it, crops. An April 22 report in The Wall St. Journal, by Kelly Spors, talks about the trend of moving the backyard tradition of growing a few supplementary vegetables during local growing seasons, to the front yard - and turning it into a business. The technical name is SPIN (small plot intensive) farming, and loads of folks are doing it. LawnsToGardens and PathToFreedom are but a few examples of web-sites with additional information about this interesting trend.
This was an interesting article with the Wall Street Journal
N on 85, Right on Hwy. 90 going E. to Valley Rd. , turn left on Valley to Kyle, turn right and go around curve, house on left.
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WILDWOOD GABLES
Located in Wildwood Gables, one of Crestview's rural setting subdivision with city convenience. Beautiful 3 Bdr. 2 bath home, offers a lot of extras, large utility/ laundry room. Open floor plan with tile in kitchen and large breakfast bar. An office/study that could be converted to a 4th Bedroom, computer room, or formal dining room. Peg board and work benches in garage.
Bedrm:Master
1
12x14
Design:
Contemporary
LivingRoom
1
14x18
Foyer
1
4x8
Const/Siding:
Foundation Slab On Grade, Roof Fiberglass, Siding Brick All, Siding Vinyl
Bath: Master
1
12x11
Office
1
10x10
ExtFeatures:
Deck Open, Porch Open
Garage
1
21x20
UtilityRoom
1
10x7
IntFeatures:
Ceiling:Cathedral, Floor:Tile, Floor:Vinyl, Floor:W/W Carpet, Pull Down Stairs, Washer/Dryer Hookup
Bedrm:Additnl
1
12x10
Kitchen
1
12x10
Appliances:
Auto Garage Door Opener, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven:Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Smoke Detector
Bedrm:Additnl
1
12x10
DiningRoom
1
11x19
Utilities:
Community Sewer, Community Water, Electric, Phone, TV Cable
Bath: Full
1
8x5
Energy:
A/C: Central Electric, Ceiling Fans, Double Paned Windows, Heat Pump A/A, Heat: Central Electric, Insulated Doors, Storm Doors, Storm Windows, Water Heater: Electric
I was happy to see Ohio state players going to teams that look like they could fit and get some playing time,Vernon Gholston went to the new York jets in the first round and on the second day Kirk Barton lineman and defense player c grant went to teams that should find a place for them. I was also glad to see colt Brennan getting drafted by the Washington Redskins he had a great career except before the last game and talking with him at the senior bowl he seemed like a nice guy,he knew all alot about Hawaii my partner Christen von dem Bach chatted with him about her time living in Hawaii and I was watching the skills competition when he said on ESPN if he does well he would like a nice place in Hawaii. That was good to hear with all the bad press you hear and how all the players waste their money and spend it all on five cars and cloths. This being said by Colt with a down market not too many talking about buying homes today but these new millionaire players will be buying homes very soon I believe if given good advice.
Realtors across the country believe mortgage lenders make the housing downturn worse by taking months to make decisions on short sales and sticking to high internal target prices. As a result, more home buyers avoid short sale properties, forcing foreclosure sales that typically result in lenders accepting lower prices than they could have achieved in the short sale. "The only question banks should ask is can they make more in a short sale than in foreclosure," according to Lighthouse Point, Fla.-based Realtor Ron Rosen, who cites a "broken" system. "The answer is that in nine out of 10 cases, they will lose more money in a foreclosure." Some Realtors contend that lenders lack the appropriate systems and staff to handle short sale requests, while lenders insist the short sale process is complicated by the need for approvals from investors and mortgage insurers. Still, Realtors note that a more efficient short sale process would boost prices and reduce inventory.
Florida Realtors statewide reported slight gains in existing home and condominium sales from February to March 2008, according to FAR's latest housing statistics. A total of 9,142 existing single-family homes changed hands in March, a 10 percent increase over the previous month. Statewide existing condo sales totaled 3,145 in March, up 13.7 percent compared to February's sales
Just sold 197 VillaCrest Drive in Crestview Short Sale - 8/8/2010
Contact Brandon Jordan cell (850) 758-1236
Detached Single Family
.
MLS#:
481088m
ListPrice:
$169,900
Status:
Sold Last Change: 04/21/2008
ApproxSF:
1,755 BG:
Address:
197 VILLACREST DR
$/Sqft:
$94.02
CRESTVIEW, FL
Bedrooms:
3
Zip:
32536
Baths Full/Half:
2/
County:
OKALOOSA
Stories:
1
MainArea:
25 Crestview Area
YearBuilt:
1993
SubArea:
02 CRESTVIEW SOUTHWEST
Subdiv:
NORTHVIEW ESTATES 3RD ADDN
ImmOcc?
Y
ParcelID:
31-3N-23-2813-0000-0240
ConstrStat:
ConstrCmplt
ElemSch: ANTIOCH Middle: DAVIDSON High: CRESTVIEW
Dir:
North on 85, left by the Tom Thumb onto PJ Adams Pkwy. First right onto Villacrest Drive. Approx. one block up, corner property on left side. Corner of Northview and Villacrest.
Legal:
Lot 24 Northview Est 3rd Add
This is a must see at this price now also offering $ 2,000 flooring allowance (upon acceptable offer by seller). Desirable neighborhood below I-10 offers quick commute to bases. This home sits on a nice sized corner lot and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. The curb appeal is very attractive and with a little imagination, and the fact that the square footage price is a 'wow' factor, the home can be transformed into a great find! As you enter the hallway, to the right is the formal dining that boasts a tasteful chandelier-like lighting where entertaining could be a delight; since the very large open kitchen is across the hall. The kitchen faces out to the front of the home with two windows that emit natural lighting and gives the kitchen flair. The kitchen offers a lot of cabinets and loads of work space since it has an island for extra room, there is also a skylight. Off the kitchen is a good sized extra laundry room that leads to the double size garage. The home has an open split bedroom floor plan. The living room features a fantastic view of the back yard beyond the screen enclosed patio to the above ground swimming pool.
ParkingSpaces:
Garage:2
Lot Dim.:
68.8X47.1X113.8X74.4X140
LotAcc:
City Road, Paved Road
WatFrnt:
PrkingFeat:
Acres:
0.32
Zoning:
City, Deed Restriction, Residential Single Family
WatView:
WFFeet:
LotFeat:
ProjFacil:
Room Type
Lvl
Dimnsns
DiningRoom
1
13x11
Design:
Contemporary
Kitchen
1
15x19
Laundry
1
8x6
Const/Siding:
Foundation Slab On Grade, Roof Shingle/Shake, Siding Brick All, Trim Vinyl
LivingRoom
1
17x17
Bedrm:Additnl
1
10x11
ExtFeatures:
Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Privacy, Patio Open, Pool Above-Ground, Porch Screened, Yard Building
Bedrm:Additnl
1
12x10
Bath: Full
1
4x7
IntFeatures:
Breakfast Bar, Floor:Vinyl, Floor:W/W Carpet, Pull Down Stairs, Skylight(s), Split Bedroom, Wallpaper, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment:Some, Woodwork:Painted, Pantry
Bedrm:Master
1
16x14
Bath: Master
1
13X7
Appliances:
Disposal, Oven:Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric
Utilities:
Community Water, Electric, Phone, Septic Tank, TV Cable
Energy:
A/C: Central Electric, Ceiling Fans, Heat: Central Electric, Ridge Vent, Water Heater: Electric
(Washington - April 4, 2008) - The mortgage industry's ongoing attempts to reduce mortgage defaults and losses in the current depressed housing market have produced a big jump in the number of pre-foreclosure and short sales now taking place. Nevertheless, problems-ranging from delays in servicer action to home inspection issues-continue to result in many failed pre-foreclosure and short sales transactions.
These are among the many revelations coming from a major new study of mortgage servicer loss mitigation practices and performance. The new research is based on a nationwide survey of real estate agents conducted by Campbell Communications in March that produced more than 3,000 validated responses. In addition to tracking important trends in how mortgage servicers deal with pre-foreclosure/short sales, foreclosures and real estate owned (REO), the study rates all major firms on their loss mitigation performance in various categories.
One of the most significant findings in the new research is that pre-foreclosure and short sales now account for about one-fifth of completed home sale transactions nationwide. Pre-foreclosure sales are home sales that are initiated to avoid foreclosures while short sales are pre-foreclosure sales where the sale price is below the mortgage debt owed.
According to survey respondents, about two-thirds of pre-foreclosure and short sales are home-owner-initiated while the balance or one-third is mortgage servicer-initiated. For homeowners initiating short sales, the most common reason given was "inability to make mortgage payments." But one-quarter of respondents also cited "decline in property value" as the primary factor behind a short sale.
Despite the growth in pre-foreclosure and short sale activity, real estate agents reported encountering a lot of problems in successfully completing pre-foreclosure or short sales. In fact, survey respondents said on average one-third of these transactions fail-even though there is a signed purchase and sale agreement.
One of the biggest obstacles cited by real estate agents in completing short sales is the delay in hearing back from mortgage servicers regarding a potential short sale. On average, home listing agents reported it takes servicers 4.5 weeks to provide an answer on a potential short sale, resulting in many potential buyers simply walking away while awaiting a response to their offer. In contrast, mortgage servicers are much faster in providing a "yes" or "no" on REO sale offers as survey respondents reported a response time of less than two weeks on average.
Some of the delay in approving short sales appears to stem from a general reluctance by mortgage servicers to accept an up-front loss on a loan. "With rapidly declining prices, combined with 100 percent or greater financing, many of the sellers are so far in the hole that the mortgage companies are hesitant to accept what the market will bear, and end up forcing these [would-be] sellers into foreclosure. This results in months of lost time, huge legal fees and, in most cases, they get a home back in a much deteriorated condition, resulting in a net loss of thousands more than they would have had by agreeing to a short sale," complained one survey respondent.
Respondents said the most common reasons for failed transactions are tied to problems with home inspections or damage to the property, seller refusal to sign a deficiency note and the seller's inability to pay a real estate commission or closing costs.
The survey also asked real estate agents to rate mortgage servicers on a number of pre-foreclosure and short sales issues. In regards to "responds promptly to offers," a major obstacle to successfully completing short sales, respondents gave the highest marks to National City, HSBC Mortgage and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. The lowest grades were given to Washington Mutual, American Home Mortgage and Aurora Loan Services.
Mortgage servicers also were rated individually by real estate listing agents in 15 separate categories related to their performance in handling pre-foreclosure and short-sales. In these company "report cards," Wachovia scored the best, posting above average ratings in 11 categories. Countrywide scored the worst, receiving above average grades in only two categories.
When asked "In your experience, which incentive to the homeowner would most increase completed pre-foreclosure and/or short sales?" survey respondents most frequently chose "no adverse re-port to credit bureau."
The new study was sponsored by Inside Mortgage Finance, a leading mortgage industry newsletter.
For information on how to obtain the full study entitled "Loss Mitigation in 2008: Real Estate Agents Report on Lender Practices," contact John Campbell at Campbell Communications at john@campbellsurveys.com or (202) 363-2069.
Seller would not sign deficiency note on short of mortgage balance
Seller cannot pay real estate commission and/or HUD-1 closing costs
Mortgage servicer attempted to reduce real estate commission
Appraisal for buyer's lender lower than contract price
I find this hard to believe as the top reasons for Short Sales to not close. The way the article reads one of the top five reasons for short sales not to close is due to Realtors not accepting a lower commission ? From everyone I have talk to that has dealt with short sales and looking at many post on active rain. I would have to change that top five to include" The response time that banks take to get back and allow Realtors to help to get buyers to stay on board with the purchase I have heard horror stories of a month and a half just to get an accepted offer response.
Okaloosa County will begin its 2008-2009 budget process with a budget policy workshop Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at the county's Water & Sewer Building on Lewis Turner Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach. The budget workshops are the most important part of the budget process. Most of the decisions presented at budget hearings later in the year are made at these workshops. Members are encouraged to attend and offer input.
RPAC Auction Combines Fun and Fundraising - 8/8/2010
One of the most enjoyed ECAR events is back. Thursday, April 17, members will meet at the Village in Destin to network, eat, and raise money for the Realtor Political Action Committee (RPAC). The event will include a silent auction, a live auction, entertainment, free food, and a raffle for a cruise donated by McNeese Title. Auction items include condo stays, dinners, and unique art. All proceeds, including a contribution at the door, will go to RPAC. RPAC uses these contributions to fund local, state, and national candidates and issues. The silent auction begins at 4:00 p.m. and the event will end at 8:00 p.m. The Village is located on the site of the old Destin RV Resort off U.S. Highway 98, across from Bass Pro Shop behind the Waffle House
(from FAR's EarlyBird News - March 28, 2008) As of Monday, March 31, a change takes place for Florida real estate licensees who have been involuntarily inactive for more than 12 months but less than 24 months (but not anyone involuntarily inactive for less than 12 months). Years ago, the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) required these licensees to take a "28-hour reactivation course" developed specifically for that purpose. In 2004, the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (JAPC), a joint standing committee of the Legislature, challenged the statutory authority for the 28-hour course but agreed that the commission could require 28 hours of education. The end result was that the commission required the licensees to take the 14-hour CE course twice (yes, same course) to reactivate. But March 31, 2008, is the last time the commission will accept two 14-hour courses to renew a license. Thereafter, these licensees must complete the 28-hour reactivation course
(from NAR's REALTOR.org Essentials - March 2008) REALTOR® Magazine is seeking nominations for the Good Neighbor Awards - a program that recognizes REALTORS® whose commitment to volunteer work has helped make their community a better place to live. The application deadline is May 23. Continue reading >
If you have buyers who are not familiar with the availability of listing information on the Internet, tell them how to find the real estate sites, how to search for property, and how to contact you should they find a property they are interested in, would like more information about, or would like to see. Ideally, make this information available on your web site using local IDX solutions. You add value as a real estate professional by helping the consumer make sense of the Internet.
Hwy 85 North, Right on Stillwell Blvd., Right on Hyde Park, House on left.
Legal:
Lot 34, Block A, Winding Creek Estates, Phase III
Central location in Crestview, close to shopping and Walker ELementary school just up the street. Open and flowing floor plan in living room, dining area and kitchen. Home has great curb appeal and a great backyard with extra room. Great deck out back ideal for entertaining. Seller is offering a Home warranty through AHS for Buyer, a $395 value!
ParkingSpaces:
Garage:1
Lot Dim.:
70X136X104X148
LotAcc:
City Road, Paved Road
WatFrnt:
PrkingFeat:
Acres:
0.26
Zoning:
City, Residential Single Family
WatView:
WFFeet:
LotFeat:
ProjFacil:
Room Type
Lvl
Dimnsns
GreatRoom
1
17X13
Design:
Ranch
Bedrm:Master
1
14X11
Const/Siding:
Foundation Slab On Grade, Roof Composite Shingle, Siding Vinyl, Trim Vinyl
Auto Garage Door Opener, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Stove/Oven Electric
Utilities:
Electric, Phone, Public Water, Septic Tank, TV Cable
Energy:
A/C: Central Electric, A/C: High Efficiency, Ceiling Fans, Double Paned Windows, NOT USED GC/BR, Heat Pump A/A, Heat: Central Electric, Heat: High Efficiency, Ridge Vent, Water Heater: Electric
Get ready to "Ride the WAVE" trolley in its inaugural ride on Friday, April 6, 10:00 a.m., at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. The trolley, funded by a grant, is one of two that will take riders to downtown Ft. Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island. For routes, maps, fares or additional information about Okaloosa County Transit (OCT), visit our web site and select Public Transit in top menu at www.co.okaloosa.fl.us or call 850.833.9168 in Ft. Walton Beach, or 850.689.7809 in Crestview.
Senior Driver Trainer Jimmy Bobbitt was recently selected as the Driver of the Quarter by the Okaloosa County Transit. A retired United States Air Force Veteran, Mr. Bobbitt has been employed with Okaloosa County Transit since October 2001. The selection criteria for Driver of the Quarter incorporate not only his personal work ethic and compliance to OCT policies and procedures, but also vehicle operation, accurate, legible record keeping and more.
OCT now offers public transportation for every citizen of Okaloosa County, and connections have expanded to include routes between Ft. Walton Beach and Crestview. Not only can you avoid inflated gasoline expenses, but when you use public transit, you help our community and the environment by easing traffic congestion and reducing harmful emissions. WAVE buses and trolleys are wheelchair accessible and are equipped with bicycle carriers. OCT hours of service are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and bus fare is 50 cents and senior and disabled passengers ride for 25 cents. Additional funding is provided through the Florida Department of Transportation and Okaloosa County.
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold their next public Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 6, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Crestview Courthouse, 101 E. James Lee Blvd.
Visitors entering the Crestview Courthouse will now pass through a security checkpoint, equipped with metal detectors. Additionally, visitors will be required to enter the Courthouse at the entrance facing Highway 90 and exit Main Street. Handicapped patrons enter and exit via the existing ramp. These new security measures are for the protection of all the citizens of Okaloosa County.
For a more detailed agenda or previous meeting summaries, please visit our web site at www.co.okaloosa.fl.us. Board meetings are aired in their entirety on Cox Communication Channel 6 on Wednesday's at 7 p.m. and Thursday's at 10 a.m.
Are you ready for a break? A break from the cold, a break from FCAT and SATs? Are you ready for spring break?
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Somewhere warm, or take advantage of the snow? Whether you search for beautiful landscapes or history and culture, search no more - your local library can take you anywhere you want to go and it won't costs anything!
The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative (OCPLC), is the best ever, offering state-of the art facilities with a wide array of new services for library patrons. Search the county web site at www.readokaloosa.org, and you will find an internet search of each library's collection of books, videos, DVDs, newspapers and magazines, audio books and electronic books, in which you can actually view on your home computer.
As a library patron, you have the ability to place books on hold, make renewals through the web site and check your own library records to see when a book is due or view your library history. Take a trip to your local library and see what they have first hand.
Additionally, the Book Mobile serves those county residents unable to travel long distances or those without access to computers, videos, etc., and makes it a priority to help patrons find the materials they want and need. The bookmobile makes regular stops at rehabilitation facilities, daycares, schools and senior centers, as well.
All these services are free at the following OCPLC Libraries. Members include the Destin Library, Fort Walton Beach City Library, Niceville Library, Mary Esther Public
Library, Robert L.F. Sikes Public Library in Crestview, and the Valparaiso Community Library. Niceville Library just completed an expansion and the many libraries in OCPLC are new, renovated or expanded to better serve patrons.
Commission Chair Recognizes Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Riemer - 8/8/2010
Commission Chair Don Amunds Recognizes
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Riemer
The Okaloosa County Board of Commission proclaimed Tuesday, January 16, 2007, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Riemer Day. Commissioner and Chairman Don Amunds, along with County Administrator Jim Curry, presented Maj. Gen. Riemer with the Proclamation on Thursday, January 18, following its approval at Tuesday's meeting.
"Maj. Gen. Riemer put politics aside and demonstrated integrity, on behalf of the citizens of Okaloosa County," stated Commissioner Amunds. "He is always welcome to return to Okaloosa County, and we wish him well during his assignment at the Pentagon," he added.
Commissioner Amunds serves as Chairman of the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners. Amunds was elected to his second term this year, and represents District 4.
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Okaloosa Florida Enjoy all Okaloosa vacation spots - 8/8/2010
River Parks
Guest Lake Park Boat Ramp 3850 Yellow River Log Lake Road, Holt Milligan / Yellow River Park 5100 Ellis Road, Baker Oak Grove River Park 2751 Hwy 2, Laurel Hill Shoal River Wayside Park (Bill Duggan Jr. Park) 5999 Hwy 85 S, Crestview Cotton Bridge Park - 6301 Hwy 4 W, Baker
Beach Parks
James Lee Park 3510 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin John Beasley Park 1550 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach Newman C. Brackin Wayside Park 1460 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach
Bayou Parks
Longwood Park - 4 Bay Street, Shalimar Meigs Park - 45A Meigs Drive, Shalimar
Boat Ramps
Bryant Bridge Boat Ramp 100 Bryant Bridge Road, Holt Pocahontas Boat Ramp 565A Pocahontas Drive, Fort Walton Beach Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp 3390 Hwy 90 E, Crestview Rickey Avenue Boat Ramp 165 Rickey Avenue, Fort Walton Beach Swift Bayou Boat Ramp 213 Edrehi Avenue, Niceville
Neighborhood Parks
Colonel Bud Day Park 185 Woodland Park Circle, Mary Esther Eagle Park 2980 James Lee Blvd E (Hwy 90 E), Crestview Lang Road Park 304 Priscilla Drive, Fort Walton Beach Leo Norred Park 48 Poplar Avenue, Shalimar Little Marler Park 1247 Siebert Drive, Fort Walton Beach Seminole Park - 1534 Cat-Mar Street, Niceville Sylvania Heights Playground - 311 Shirley Drive, Fort Walton Beach
Beach Access ways
Beach Access #1, Blue Dolphin Beachwalk - 372 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach Beach Access #2, Emerald View Beachwalk - 399 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach Beach Access #3, Seashore Beachwalk - 530 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach Beach Access #4 - 600 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach Beach Access #5 - 700 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach Beach Access #6, Doris Jordan Freeway Beachwalk - 820 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach Beach Access #7, Emerald Promenade Beachwalk - 900 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach
Special Use Parks
Baker Block Museum - 1307 Georgia Avenue, Baker Baker Park - 1450 Charlie Day Road, Baker Baker Recreation Area - 5503 Hwy 4, Baker Blackman Community Center - 7590 Hwy 189 N, Blackman Garden City Park - 6330 Garden City Road, Crestview Okaloosa Island Boat Basin - 410A Cobia Avenue, Fort Walton Beach Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier - 300 Pier Road, Fort Walton Beach Shalimar / Port Dixie Little League Ball Park - 75 4th Avenue, Shalimar Shalimar Elementary Park - 1340 Joe Martin Circle, Shalimar
Below is an article that was featured off of the Homepage on Yahoo today. I am not sure what the point would be to write an article where you admit you dont believe in Global warming but warn people not to buy because of Global warming.
Beach-house bargains
By Jon Birger, senior writer
Mar 19th, 2008
One market where both Ross and Keith see buying opportunities galore is Florida. The best Florida bargains are in condominiums. Kerry McNulty, a real estate agent in the Panhandle resort town of Destin, says Panhandle prices have fallen 25% to 30% since 2005. A two-bedroom beachfront condo that might have sold for $600,000 in 2005 can now be had for $425,000, he says.
But before booking a flight to the Sunshine State to start your bargain hunting, consider the risks. The Florida market may have further to fall. Property taxes and insurance bills are soaring. And if you're a believer in the devastating impact of global warming (I'm a tad skeptical, but that's another column), an investment in property on the Gulf or Atlantic coast probably isn't for you.
Not only is the hurricane risk higher, but the three-foot rise in sea level predicted by most experts would swamp most Florida beaches, according to real estate consultant Climate Appraisal Services. (The West Coast and the New England coast fare best in CAS's computer models, the Gulf Coast the worst.) David Purcell, an ex-banker who founded CAS in 2006 with a trio of University of Arizona scientists, views Florida beachfront as an incredibly risky investment. "Twenty years from now," Purcell says, "if you're looking to sell, you may find there's nobody willing to step into your shoes
DESTIN -- The Third Annual Emerald Coast Home Show Spring Edition 2008 will be March 29 and 30 at Destin Middle School.
Non-profit organizations will be participating in the event. Vendor booth space and sponsorships are available now.
The show is free to the public. It opens 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 29 and noon-5 p.m. March 30.
The show will feature many business categories such as a Home Show section, Health Care section sponsored by the Younger You Institute, employment, a car show and sale by Sam Tailor Cadillac, furniture show and sale, and a retail section.
A child safety area sponsored by ADT will feature McGruff the Crime Dog along with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, which will offer fingerprinting kits and other child safety information.
It will also offer seminars, and entertainment events such as gymnastics, martial arts and a big screen TV to watch the NCAA basketball finals. The Adam Brack Golf Academy will provide free golf instruction.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast will be volunteer hosts and have a fund-raising booth, plus operate the food concession. The event is also a fundraiser for Destin Middle School, which will hold a bake sale
Forum to give builders a chance to reverse their fortunes - 8/6/2010
EGLIN AFB - Local home builders and property managers facing economic slumps have a chance to reverse their fortunes.
Air Force officials are hosting a housing privatization industry forum at Hurlburt Field Soundside Club later this month.
The forum will give businesses interested in building or managing some 1,300 housing units on Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt a chance to learn about privatization. Tours of base housing areas will be included.
A tour of the housing area at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., is scheduled for Feb. 28.
Eglin, Hurlburt and Edwards have bundled their housing privatization initiatives to pool scarce dollars.
"It makes better financial sense," said Kathy Lawhon, Eglin's housing flight chief.
After a couple of fits and starts, the local privatization effort has regained momentum.
It imagines mostly private funds being used to build homes in exchange for the Air Force letting the selected developer manage and collect rents for 50 years.
The project has been scaled back; hundreds fewer units will be built than initially imagined.
All of the construction will be on Air Force land, but the site or sites hasn't been selected yet. That decision will be made after an environmental impact statement (EIS) has been completed.
A draft of the EIS should be released in the next few months. Sites in the running are on the bases and off the bases. Plans call for a request for proposals to be issued before the industry forum.
Eglin environmental spokesman Mike Spaits said the housing program is open to any bidder, small or large, that meets qualifications.
"This is an opportunity for our local businesses to network and try to get involved in the project," he added.
Ideal for large family. 5 bedroom,3 bath. Home comes with nice size lot;South of I-10 totally remodeled all brick home. New appliances,new light fixtures,new carpet and tile throughout,and paint, security system, New 13 seer a/c heat pump system with new duct work,new "low E" vinyl windows,upgraded wiring,new outside doors,new 50 gal water heater, and more.Looking for low maintenance and high quality? This is the house for you. This is a must see.Call us today to take a look.***
FR I-10, TAKE HWY 85N TO REDSTONE. TURN RGT ON REDSTONE, TURN RGT ON BROOKMEADE, LEFT ON COVELL, RGT ON STEEPLECHASE DR & LFT ONTO RISEN STAR. HOUSE LAST ONE ON LEFT.
Legal:
STEEPLECHASE PH III LOT 10 BLK B
Short sale.Great Location, Great Neighborhood!! Just N of I-10. This 3/2/2, 1610 sf, split bedroom design, is open, airy and has large family room, eat-in kitchen, ample closet & storage and interior utility room and located on large corner lot!!!
My mom came down from Ohio after visiting a rescue shelter home for dogs. I had lost my rottweiler roxie after 14 years last year. So she brought me Jewel. Pictured below.
This was an email my mom sent me from a chain email she got - 6/26/2010
Instructions for properly hugging a baby. 1. First, spy a baby.
2. Second, be sure that the object you spied was Indeed a baby by employing classic sniffing techniques. If you Smell baby powder and the wonderful aroma of wet diapers this is indeed A baby.
3. Next you will need to flatten the baby before actually beginning the Hugging process.
**Note: The added slobber should help in future steps by making the 'paw Slide' easier.
4. The 'paw slide' Simply slide paws around baby and prepare for possible close-up.
5. Finally, if a camera is present, you will need to execute The difficult and patented 'hug, smile, and lean' so as to Achieve the best photo quality.
Dogs, if this is properly done, it will secure you a warm, dry, Climate-controlled environment for the rest of Your life.
MY comment Bull Mastif if you are looking for a perfect dog that is the breed for you.
This was an article I ran across lately has anyone had a client go thru with a claim?
Unique Insurance Policy Protects Against Home Value Loss
by Jeff Ward,
Almost everyone in the real estate world has represented a client buying a new home or condo, where there is concern over the unknown as it relates to potential rezoning....or even eminent domain type decisions.... in their new community.
Or how about the client trying to sell a house, where there's a pending controversial decision being made by local government to widen a highway or build a new shopping mall down the street, which will cause all kinds of noise and congestion issues. These types of concerns and conflicts occur routinely around the country. We hear and read about them daily.
Now there's a unique and affordable policy of insurance available to new homeowners, which will protect the value in their home if there's a rezoning or re-planning type event causing their property value to drop. It's called Home Value Safeguard (HVS) and is backed by certain underwriters at Lloyds of London.
This "Peace of Mind" protection was developed in response to the controversial 2005 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on eminent domain in the case Kelo v. New London. That decision gave more power to governmental agencies to repossess or condemn land for private or public use. After additional research on the issues facing many homeowners and lenders, the HVS coverage was then broadened to protect homeowners for any type or re-planning or unforeseen redevelopment type events, which have negative consequences to homeowners in a neighborhood or community.
Effective Jan 1, 2008, new homeowners or people refinancing their home or condo can purchase the HVS policy on line by visiting the HVS website...www.hvsinsurance.com. For less than $300 premium per year the policy provides up to $200,000 loss of market value when the home is sold....plus up to$50,000 in reasonable relocation costs...to help relieve the expense of moving.
The HVS launch has been closely watched by the large realtor firms, mortgage lenders, title insurers, mortgage brokers and homeowner insurance carriers. It's not often we see new insurance products offered in the real estate market that have real value.
I am looking into this and wanted to know if anyone has ever used this. I figure I will change out my message once a year anyway and they are built to last a year and a half they say.
CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 9, 2008 - PROLABdigital IMAGING is proud to announce its capabilities to print vinyl banners on ECO-Friendly, BIO-FLEX, the newest BIO-Degradable Vinyl substrate. PDi specializes in the manufacture of small and large format quality visual graphics nationwide for advertising, events, retail chains, truck-sides, entertainment, corporate, fashion, cosmetic and food industries.
Our wide selection of printing capabilities allows us to print up to 16 feet wide by any length, or tiled together to create even larger Mega-Banners, quantities from 1 to 1000's of units. The life expectancy of this material on indoor and outdoor use is the same as regular high grade vinyl and only decomposes in landfill conditions. Clients all over the world use our BIO-Degradable banners for trade shows, in-store, point-of-sales, special event and marketing collateral.
Every year, millions of tons of banners are buried in the earth; taking 500 to 700 years to degrade in landfills worldwide, BIO-Degradable substrates are a step in the right direction to reduce this problem. BIO-Degradable banners will decompose in 3 to 5 years when exposed to conditions in a landfill (darkness, high heat and moisture), where microbes breakdown the BIO-Degradable PVC and turn it in into dust.
PROLABdigital IMAGING produces a multitude of indoor and outdoor front lit-signs and banners. As reasonable stewards of this planet, we should be actively conscious of the environment and take every effort in reducing our carbon footprint at every opportunity.
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Hwy 85 North, Right on Stillwell Blvd., Right on Hyde Park, House on left.
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Lot 34, Block A, Winding Creek Estates, Phase III
Central location in Crestview, close to shopping and Walker ELementary school just up the street. Open and flowing floor plan in living room, dining area and kitchen. Home has great curb appeal and a great backyard with extra room. Great deck out back ideal for entertaining. Seller is offering a Home warranty through AHS for Buyer, a $395 value!
ParkingSpaces:
Garage:1
Lot Dim.:
70X136X104X148
LotAcc:
City Road, Paved Road
WatFrnt:
PrkingFeat:
Acres:
0.26
Zoning:
City, Residential Single Family
WatView:
WFFeet:
LotFeat:
ProjFacil:
Room Type
Lvl
Dimnsns
GreatRoom
1
17X13
Design:
Ranch
Bedrm:Master
1
14X11
Const/Siding:
Foundation Slab On Grade, Roof Composite Shingle, Siding Vinyl, Trim Vinyl
Auto Garage Door Opener, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Stove/Oven Electric
Utilities:
Electric, Phone, Public Water, Septic Tank, TV Cable
Energy:
A/C: Central Electric, A/C: High Efficiency, Ceiling Fans, Double Paned Windows, NOT USED GC/BR, Heat Pump A/A, Heat: Central Electric, Heat: High Efficiency, Ridge Vent, Water Heater: Electric
North on 85, left by the Tom Thumb onto PJ Adams Pkwy. First right onto Villacrest Drive. Approx. one block up, corner property on left side. Corner of Northview and Villacrest.
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Lot 24 Northview Est 3rd Add
This is a must see at this price now also offering $ 2,000 flooring allowance (upon acceptable offer by seller). Desirable neighborhood below I-10 offers quick commute to bases. This home sits on a nice sized corner lot and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. The curb appeal is very attractive and with a little imagination, and the fact that the square footage price is a 'wow' factor, the home can be transformed into a great find! As you enter the hallway, to the right is the formal dining that boasts a tasteful chandelier-like lighting where entertaining could be a delight; since the very large open kitchen is across the hall. The kitchen faces out to the front of the home with two windows that emit natural lighting and gives the kitchen flair. The kitchen offers a lot of cabinets and loads of work space since it has an island for extra room, there is also a skylight. Off the kitchen is a good sized extra laundry room that leads to the double size garage. The home has an open split bedroom floor plan. The living room features a fantastic view of the back yard beyond the screen enclosed patio to the above ground swimming pool.
ParkingSpaces:
Garage:2
Lot Dim.:
68.8X47.1X113.8X74.4X140
LotAcc:
City Road, Paved Road
WatFrnt:
PrkingFeat:
Acres:
0.32
Zoning:
City, Deed Restriction, Residential Single Family
WatView:
WFFeet:
LotFeat:
ProjFacil:
Room Type
Lvl
Dimnsns
DiningRoom
1
13x11
Design:
Contemporary
Kitchen
1
15x19
Laundry
1
8x6
Const/Siding:
Foundation Slab On Grade, Roof Shingle/Shake, Siding Brick All, Trim Vinyl
LivingRoom
1
17x17
Bedrm:Additnl
1
10x11
ExtFeatures:
Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Privacy, Patio Open, Pool Above-Ground, Porch Screened, Yard Building
Bedrm:Additnl
1
12x10
Bath: Full
1
4x7
IntFeatures:
Breakfast Bar, Floor:Vinyl, Floor:W/W Carpet, Pull Down Stairs, Skylight(s), Split Bedroom, Wallpaper, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment:Some, Woodwork:Painted, Pantry
Bedrm:Master
1
16x14
Bath: Master
1
13X7
Appliances:
Disposal, Oven:Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric
Utilities:
Community Water, Electric, Phone, Septic Tank, TV Cable
Energy:
A/C: Central Electric, Ceiling Fans, Heat: Central Electric, Ridge Vent, Water Heater: Electric
Destin Commons Concert and Snowbird Discounts - 6/26/2010
All Concerts are FREE and take place in Destin Commons Center Plaza. The first 100 Snowbirds will receive a FREE Destin Commons Goodie Bag. Come with your lawn chairs and blankets and dance the afternoon away!
BANJORAMA SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2 - 4 PM Come hoot, howl, laugh, clap and be merry with the Ragtime Dixieland band, Banjorama. A special thanks to the Destin Snowbirds from Banjorama, whose support has been the backbone of their success.
Final Phase of Construction begins on John Sims Parkway - 6/26/2010
Final phase of construction begins on John Sims Parkway
Chipley - A lane shift planned for this evening, Monday, January 28, will mark the beginning of the third and final phase of construction for the John Sims Parkway improvement.
Construction crews from APAC-Southeast plan to shift John Sims Parkway eastbound traffic to the newly constructed travel lanes late this evening. The traffic shift will occur between Government Avenue and Armstrong Street. In addition, northbound traffic on Government Avenue will also be shifted to new travel lanes.
Four lanes of traffic will remain open at all times, as will access to adjacent commercial properties. All work is weather dependent and may be re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather conditions.
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Tommie Speights
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Me and Christine went to the practice to check out future NFL players. Christine being that her husband is from Hawaii and she had lived there as well could not wait to strike up a conversation with Colt the Hawaii QuarterBack that has set all kinds of records while at the school.
You could hear Mike Singletary from high in the stands teaching what he knows.
Niceville Senior is National Finalist in Wendy High School Heisman - 6/26/2010
In the midst of Niceville High School's A+ award ceremony, senior Jennica Hagberg was called up to the podium, where a representative from Wendy's informed her that she is one of six female finalists for the Wendy's High School Heisman award. The award is given to student athletes who excel academically and devote themselves to community service. Over 32,000 students applied for the honor this year.
"I was very surprised. I knew I was a state finalist, but I had no idea about the rest," stated Hagberg after the ceremony.
Her mother and volleyball coach, Kris Hagberg, learned about her award Tuesday, but kept it a secret from her high achieving daughter, who is in the top 1% of her graduating class. Jennica is planning to attend Stetson University on a full volleyball scholarship next year. She has dedicated many hours to community service, including helping out with Desire Street Ministries, which relocated to Camp Timpoochee following Hurricane Katrina. She also tutored students from Lewis Middle School and played varsity soccer, managing to balance it all with a full load of stringent academic courses.
"A better recipient couldn't have been chosen," stated NHS principal, Dr. Linda Smith. "She is an incredible young lady."
As part of the award, Wendy's donated a $2000 check to Niceville High School in Hagberg's name, and officials informed her that she is invited to attend the National Awards Banquet in New York City, which will be filmed by ESPN-2. The male and female national winners will be announced at the banquet.
Okaloosa Schools Continue the Tradition of Excellence with 32 A's and 4 B's - 6/26/2010
Today the 2007 school grades were released by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Blomberg and Deputy Commissioner Pfeiffer. School grades are largely based on FCAT scores, but also include a formula that requires low performing students to make significant gains. This year, two additional criteria were added to the formula: science scores from grades 5, 8 and 11 and progress of students in the lowest quartile in math. These additions result in a total of eight criteria used to determine school grades. In other words the bar has been raised. Despite the increasing number and difficulty of the criteria, Okaloosa schools continue to excel.
In Okaloosa County 32 schools earned an ‘A', with four schools receiving a B. All district charter schools achieved the highest school grade possible for their program. The fact that Laurel Hill School and Ocean City Elementary School received B's confirms the research that schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students often demonstrate lower achievement. We are addressing this issue in schools and at the district level as we begin our work in closing this achievement gap of low socio-economic students.
Fort Walton Beach High and Crestview High greatly exceeded the number of points required to earn an ‘A', but did not receive an ‘A' because the lowest quartile of students did not make adequate learning gains in reading. We have begun to address this issue by hiring literacy coaches in the high schools.
Kudos go to Mary Esther Elementary School. We are proud of the efforts of those teachers and students as they moved from a ‘B' School last year to an ‘A' School this year.
Okaloosa County has 90% of our schools earning an ‘A' rating and was second only to Gilchrist County, a district with only four schools, all of which achieved an A placing them at 100% and first in performance statewide. Of the eight school districts designated high performing by the state of Florida, Okaloosa County outdistanced them all with the exception of Gilchrist.
Teachers, support personnel, administrators, district staff, parents and community leaders should all be proud of the distinguished achievement of our students in Okaloosa County. Accolades must be given to parents who send highly motivated students to our schools and our community who value education. Teachers of all grades levels and subject areas have toiled daily to provide individual instruction, complete staff development and implement new research based practices in their classrooms. School Board members have focused dollars on rigorouscurriculum and differentiated instruction. We are grateful to each of them.
The FCAT is not the finish line, it is the start line. Students in Okaloosa County will continue to increase their skills in reading, math, science and writing due to the hard work of our amazing educators, parents, and community members who support our school system. The primary objective of our combined efforts is to assist our students in not only meeting graduation requirements but also to become better citizens, parents, lifelong learners and contributors to society.
To view a chart of Okaloosa school grades from 1999 to today, click here.
Okaloosa Students outperform nation on SAT - 6/26/2010
While the national* mean dropped five points on the 2006 Critical Reading SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) students showed a four point improvement over last year. In math, Okaloosa's mean score rose six points, while the national mean decreased by two points.
As a result of this improvement, Okaloosa students' mean of 525 for Critical Reading is now a full 22 points above the national figure. In math, Okaloosa's mean is 532, 14 points above the national mean of 518.
The gap between Okaloosa students' SAT results and those of students across the state is even more pronounced. The mean for all Florida students is 496 for Critical Reading - 29 points less than that of OSCD students. In math, Florida students scored 497 -- 35 points fewer than those in OCSD.
This was the first year of scoring on the writing section of the SAT, and once again, Okaloosa students outshone their peers. With a mean score of 506, they beat the nation by nine points and the state of Florida by 26.
"We are proud of our test scores, even though we know there is always room for improvement," states Dr. Diane Kelley, Director of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction for the district. "Our goal is to increase the number of number of students taking the SAT and ACT, as well as to increase the number of scholarships to our students."
Okaloosa students also fared well on the ACT (American College Test.) Their mean composite score was 21.8, which was fully 1.5 points higher than the rest of the state and 0.7 points higher than the national mean.
"I am very pleased with the reports," adds Curriculum Specialist Shawnea Tallman. "But it is a whole new ballgame, where we are making global comparisons. In math and science, we are setting our sights well beyond the national average."
* "National" scores actually refer to the scores of all test-takers. A small percentage of the test-takers are from other countries, such as Canada.
Niceville Senior High School (Also known as NHS) is a public high school in the city of Niceville, Florida. The school is SACS-accredited and considered to be the top high school within its high performing district. In 1996 NHS was selected as one of 226 secondary schools (private and public) to be designated as a Blue Ribbon National School of Excellence. NHS was also named a New American High School in 2001, one of only 13 in the nation to earn that honor. The State of Florida Department of Education rated the school an A+ in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2005. [2] The school also received a rating of 10 for its restrooms in 2006[1]
Contrary to popular belief, the current location of NHS atop a hill running parallel to John Sims Parkway was not the original site of the school, opened in 1964. According to various sources, NHS was initially located in a dance hall on Howell Avenue and once held classes at the present-day Edge Elementary.
Niceville High School has gained some notoriety from its Athletics department. In 1988 the Niceville High School Football team won the state championship winning 48-14 over Bradenton High School and in 2005 the NHS Football team won the 5A Regional Championship.[2] In addition, Niceville has in years past fielded highly completive baseball teams earning places in the 1989 Florida State Final Four and posting district championships in 1991, 2002, 2004 and 2005 and in 2007 was ranked 19th in nation.[3] In 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 the NHS wrestling team also posted district championships. [4] The boy's soccer team also has consistently posted district championships winning titles every year from 1995 through 2001 and 2004 through 2007. [5]
Beyond athletics NHS has won accolades among many of its student run activities. In 2007, a team from the school took honors at the Ocean Sciences Bowl. During the same year seven students from the school were sent to Tanzania to participate in Natural Geography of In-Shore Areas project sponsored by University of Kyoto, Japan.[6] In 2003 a team from NHS posted 43rd out of almost 200 teams in the Super Bowl of High School Calculus. [7]
NHS's philosophy is, "teachers teach students learn" [3]
The school features a state-of-the-art IT Institute, headed by Dean Patti Bonezzi. Since the institute opened in 2004, students have been awarded 250+ certificates in programs such as Microsoft, Oracle Corporation, Cisco, and Adobe.
The school's Eagle Pride marching band is one of the biggest in the state with 330 members. They have been accepted to march in the 2007-2008 Tournament of Roses Parade.
NHS won the state championship in football in 1988 and went to the state semifinals in 2005.
Crestview High School is the only high school in the city of Crestview, Florida. It is the second largest in Okaloosa county[1], trailing only Niceville High School. The Mascot of the school is the bulldog. In January 2007 Ed Coleman replaced Andy Johnson as principal after serving as vice principal at Niceville High School.
The Crestview High School Band, nicknamed 'The Big Red Machine', was organized in 1938 and has become a major organization in Crestview. The band has traveled to many locations across the United States, with recent trips including the 1997 Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona, the 2000 Marshall Field's Jingle Elf Parade in Chicago, Illinois, and the 2002 Hollywood Christmas Parade in Hollywood, California.
In 2005, Director David Cadle, Assistant Director Joseph W. Dunn Jr., and Drum Major Jamar Woods led the Big Red Machine in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In honor of this event, December 6, 2005 was proclaimed 'Crestview High School Band Day' by Mayor George H. Whitehurst.
Following the 2005-2006 school year, David Cadle retired from his position as Band Director at Crestview High School. His assistant, Joseph Dunn replaced him. David Cadle won the election as Crestview's new mayor in 2007.[2]
During the summer of 2006, Dan Akins, from Davidson Middle School, soon took over Mr. Dunn's vacated assistant band director/visual coordinator job. Mr. Akins had for three years previous to his appointment been designing the halftime show for the band, a task which he still undertakes. Also included in the staff is Zarick Randalf, the percussion instructor.
The spring band trip this year will be the biggest one yet- the band has been invited to play onboard the U.S.S. Missouri, one of the major battleships during WWII. This will be the band's first trip outside of the contigious 48 states.
The current Drum Major (2007-2008 school year) is Micah Tolar. The current band president is Kimberly Johnston and the current vice-president is Jenni Salazar.
Panama City International airport along with the Deep Sea Ports expect to come on the scene in the Worldwide US Trade Zone
Information provided by portofpanamacityusa.com
Port Panama City. Located on the Gulf coast in Florida's panhandle, this port specializes in breakbulk cargo plus some dry bulk products. The Port has become a catalyst for industrial development in Northwest Florida.
Governing Body: Panama City Port Authority
Mission: Expand economic opportunities in the City of Panama City, Bay County, Northwest Florida, and the state by providing modern port facilities, promoting trade, and supporting industrial development.
Major Goals and Objectives:
•General cargo enhancements.
• Bulk cargo facility enhancements.
• Preparation for cruise operations.
• Industrial Park development.
Primary Needs:
• Completion of the current south dock expansion.
• Completion of the dredging project associated with the south dock expansion.
• Additional property for cargo storage.
• Additional warehouse space.
• Funding to expand the Industrial Park.
Hinterland Served: Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Trading Partners: Central America, South America, the Far East (China), the
Mediterranean and Europe.
Principal Activities and Products:
Break bulk and bulk terminal service, Industrial Park development, and Foreign Trade Zone operations.
Exports: Linerboard, woodpulp, machinery, and miscellaneous general cargo.
Imports: Steel plate, steel coils, lumber, copper and bulk aggregates.
Current (FY 2003/2004) and Projected (FY 2008/2009) Throughputs:
Cargo (tons): Current - .9 million. Projected - 1.5 million.
Cargo (TEUs): Current - None. Projected - 40,000.
Cruise (revenue passengers): Current - None. Projected - 150,000.
We are pleased that you have expressed an interest in Port Panama City & Foreign TradeZone #65. Port Panama City operates in beautiful Bay County in the Florida Panhandle. Strategically located as the northernmost port in the Gulf of Mexico, Port Panama City is a relatively young port established in 1967 with one deep water berth and one 42,000 square foot warehouse. Currently, the Port has grown to six deep water berths consisting of 3,240 linear feet, with 32 foot draft, 600 linear feet of barge facilities, and 470,000 square feet of warehousing space. The Port is efficiently equipped with modem loading and unloading facilities for truck, rail, barge, container, RO-RO vessel and deep water vessel traffic. The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is located adjacent to the Port, and offers intracoastal shipment capability via barge.
The Port in the 1940's
The maritime community of Panama City provides a self-contained infrastructure of services to benefit our many customers. These services are described as follows: longshoremen, steamship agents, freight forwarders , customs brokers, stevedore companies, and an in- house US Customs office. All of these together are fully committed to servicing the maritime community.
Over the years, Port Panama City has established itself as a load center for forestry products. For over 25 years, linerboard and woodpulp have been the #1 commodities moving through the Port. However, during 1997 and 1998, the volumes of steel products exceeded those of forestry. Regardless of the industry being served, quality control (Q/C) is integrated into every step of the various processes--facility design, rate structures, handling methods. From the planning stages to actual production, the customer is assured of high quality standards as observed in our low damage ratio and constantly enforced safety measures. In terms of financial benefits, the Port offers extremely competitive rates, along with efficiently planned facilities to handle and store merchandise. More recently, imported copper cathodes have become an important commodity for the Port.
FIRST SHIP THROUGH THE PASS
The menu of services at Port Panama City is geared to benefit our customers or industrial park tenants, regardless of their product line or volumes. The advantages and benefits are readily available to those industries expanding or relocating in our area, whether in manufacturing, assembly, or transshipment of commodities in the Port area, or at any of the industrial park sites.
Port Panama City rates among the most economical on the Gulf of Mexico or East Coast region, and combined with the incentives available through FTZ #65, plus Florida's number one business climate, it represents an attractive alternative to industries seeking to expand or relocate in this part of the State. Our marketing strategies are predicated on the concept of creating jobs through the implementation of personalized services to those companies who use our facilities.
Bay County has three major industrial parks consisting of 560 acres: 1. The Port Panama City Industrial Complex (125 acres); 2.-Hugh Nelson Industrial Park (175 acres); and 3. Bay Industrial Park (260 acres). In addition, the Port Authority is currently developing a new 200 acre Intermodal Distribution Center. Port Panama City prides itself for personalized service, and strives for 100% customer satisfaction. The maritime community of Bay County also adheres to this concept. The total package of services provided by Port Panama City & Foreign Trade Zone #65 can provide significant benefits to both importers and exporters.
From 85 & 90 in Crestview head 90 west to Hwy 4 Take Hwy 4 north for two miles to just before the ball park, left takes you to Hilton this acreage is located at the end of the private drive.
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NW1/4 EX PART NE OF ST RD & EX PART SE OF CO RD & SW1/4 LYING NW OF CO RD
This luxurious "natural springs" waterfront acreage is set in an impressive position, with sweeping panoramic views over your own private lake. It makes a great impression! There is an all-brick home that boasts a large front porch overlooking the lake. The home has two master bedrooms, a large living area with a great view of your private natural springs lake. Ideal for entertaining and relaxing, it is a peaceful haven with a large reception area. The home was completed in 1998 and offers interior space of 1751 square feet, laid out on 70 acres. The beautiful living area includes, while outdoors, a lovely multitude of mature trees that add to the breathtaking surroundings.
The buzz continued Panama City Florida - 6/26/2010
Information provided by portofpanamacityusa.com
Port Panama City. Located on the Gulf coast in Florida's panhandle, this port specializes in breakbulk cargo plus some dry bulk products. The Port has become a catalyst for industrial development in Northwest Florida.
Governing Body: Panama City Port Authority
Mission: Expand economic opportunities in the City of Panama City, Bay County, Northwest Florida, and the state by providing modern port facilities, promoting trade, and supporting industrial development.
Major Goals and Objectives:
•General cargo enhancements.
• Bulk cargo facility enhancements.
• Preparation for cruise operations.
• Industrial Park development.
Primary Needs:
• Completion of the current south dock expansion.
• Completion of the dredging project associated with the south dock expansion.
• Additional property for cargo storage.
• Additional warehouse space.
• Funding to expand the Industrial Park.
Hinterland Served: Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Trading Partners: Central America, South America, the Far East (China), the
Mediterranean and Europe.
Principal Activities and Products:
Break bulk and bulk terminal service, Industrial Park development, and Foreign Trade Zone operations.
Exports: Linerboard, woodpulp, machinery, and miscellaneous general cargo.
Imports: Steel plate, steel coils, lumber, copper and bulk aggregates.
Current (FY 2003/2004) and Projected (FY 2008/2009) Throughputs:
Cargo (tons): Current - .9 million. Projected - 1.5 million.
Cargo (TEUs): Current - None. Projected - 40,000.
Cruise (revenue passengers): Current - None. Projected - 150,000.
The buzz around Panama City Beach Florida - 6/26/2010
We are pleased that you have expressed an interest in Port Panama City & Foreign TradeZone #65. Port Panama City operates in beautiful Bay County in the Florida Panhandle. Strategically located as the northernmost port in the Gulf of Mexico, Port Panama City is a relatively young port established in 1967 with one deep water berth and one 42,000 square foot warehouse. Currently, the Port has grown to six deep water berths consisting of 3,240 linear feet, with 32 foot draft, 600 linear feet of barge facilities, and 470,000 square feet of warehousing space. The Port is efficiently equipped with modem loading and unloading facilities for truck, rail, barge, container, RO-RO vessel and deep water vessel traffic. The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is located adjacent to the Port, and offers intracoastal shipment capability via barge.
The Port in the 1940's
The maritime community of Panama City provides a self-contained infrastructure of services to benefit our many customers. These services are described as follows: longshoremen, steamship agents, freight forwarders , customs brokers, stevedore companies, and an in- house US Customs office. All of these together are fully committed to servicing the maritime community.
Over the years, Port Panama City has established itself as a load center for forestry products. For over 25 years, linerboard and woodpulp have been the #1 commodities moving through the Port. However, during 1997 and 1998, the volumes of steel products exceeded those of forestry. Regardless of the industry being served, quality control (Q/C) is integrated into every step of the various processes--facility design, rate structures, handling methods. From the planning stages to actual production, the customer is assured of high quality standards as observed in our low damage ratio and constantly enforced safety measures. In terms of financial benefits, the Port offers extremely competitive rates, along with efficiently planned facilities to handle and store merchandise. More recently, imported copper cathodes have become an important commodity for the Port.
FIRST SHIP THROUGH THE PASS
The menu of services at Port Panama City is geared to benefit our customers or industrial park tenants, regardless of their product line or volumes. The advantages and benefits are readily available to those industries expanding or relocating in our area, whether in manufacturing, assembly, or transshipment of commodities in the Port area, or at any of the industrial park sites.
Port Panama City rates among the most economical on the Gulf of Mexico or East Coast region, and combined with the incentives available through FTZ #65, plus Florida's number one business climate, it represents an attractive alternative to industries seeking to expand or relocate in this part of the State. Our marketing strategies are predicated on the concept of creating jobs through the implementation of personalized services to those companies who use our facilities.
Bay County has three major industrial parks consisting of 560 acres: 1. The Port Panama City Industrial Complex (125 acres); 2.-Hugh Nelson Industrial Park (175 acres); and 3. Bay Industrial Park (260 acres). In addition, the Port Authority is currently developing a new 200 acre Intermodal Distribution Center. Port Panama City prides itself for personalized service, and strives for 100% customer satisfaction. The maritime community of Bay County also adheres to this concept. The total package of services provided by Port Panama City & Foreign Trade Zone #65 can provide significant benefits to both importers and exporters.
We are pleased that you have expressed an interest in Port Panama City & Foreign TradeZone #65. Port Panama City operates in beautiful Bay County in the Florida Panhandle. Strategically located as the northernmost port in the Gulf of Mexico, Port Panama City is a relatively young port established in 1967 with one deep water berth and one 42,000 square foot warehouse. Currently, the Port has grown to six deep water berths consisting of 3,240 linear feet, with 32 foot draft, 600 linear feet of barge facilities, and 470,000 square feet of warehousing space. The Port is efficiently equipped with modem loading and unloading facilities for truck, rail, barge, container, RO-RO vessel and deep water vessel traffic. The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is located adjacent to the Port, and offers intracoastal shipment capability via barge.
The Port in the 1940's
The maritime community of Panama City provides a self-contained infrastructure of services to benefit our many customers. These services are described as follows: longshoremen, steamship agents, freight forwarders , customs brokers, stevedore companies, and an in- house US Customs office. All of these together are fully committed to servicing the maritime community.
Over the years, Port Panama City has established itself as a load center for forestry products. For over 25 years, linerboard and woodpulp have been the #1 commodities moving through the Port. However, during 1997 and 1998, the volumes of steel products exceeded those of forestry. Regardless of the industry being served, quality control (Q/C) is integrated into every step of the various processes--facility design, rate structures, handling methods. From the planning stages to actual production, the customer is assured of high quality standards as observed in our low damage ratio and constantly enforced safety measures. In terms of financial benefits, the Port offers extremely competitive rates, along with efficiently planned facilities to handle and store merchandise. More recently, imported copper cathodes have become an important commodity for the Port.
FIRST SHIP THROUGH THE PASS
The menu of services at Port Panama City is geared to benefit our customers or industrial park tenants, regardless of their product line or volumes. The advantages and benefits are readily available to those industries expanding or relocating in our area, whether in manufacturing, assembly, or transshipment of commodities in the Port area, or at any of the industrial park sites.
Port Panama City rates among the most economical on the Gulf of Mexico or East Coast region, and combined with the incentives available through FTZ #65, plus Florida's number one business climate, it represents an attractive alternative to industries seeking to expand or relocate in this part of the State. Our marketing strategies are predicated on the concept of creating jobs through the implementation of personalized services to those companies who use our facilities.
Bay County has three major industrial parks consisting of 560 acres: 1. The Port Panama City Industrial Complex (125 acres); 2.-Hugh Nelson Industrial Park (175 acres); and 3. Bay Industrial Park (260 acres). In addition, the Port Authority is currently developing a new 200 acre Intermodal Distribution Center. Port Panama City prides itself for personalized service, and strives for 100% customer satisfaction. The maritime community of Bay County also adheres to this concept. The total package of services provided by Port Panama City & Foreign Trade Zone #65 can provide significant benefits to both importers and exporters.
Port Panama City. Located on the Gulf coast in Florida's panhandle, this port specializes in breakbulk cargo plus some dry bulk products. The Port has become a catalyst for industrial development in Northwest Florida.
Governing Body: Panama City Port Authority
Mission: Expand economic opportunities in the City of Panama City, Bay County, Northwest Florida, and the state by providing modern port facilities, promoting trade, and supporting industrial development.
Major Goals and Objectives:
•General cargo enhancements.
• Bulk cargo facility enhancements.
• Preparation for cruise operations.
• Industrial Park development.
Primary Needs:
• Completion of the current south dock expansion.
• Completion of the dredging project associated with the south dock expansion.
• Additional property for cargo storage.
• Additional warehouse space.
• Funding to expand the Industrial Park.
Hinterland Served: Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Trading Partners: Central America, South America, the Far East (China), the
Mediterranean and Europe.
Principal Activities and Products:
Break bulk and bulk terminal service, Industrial Park development, and Foreign Trade Zone operations.
Exports: Linerboard, woodpulp, machinery, and miscellaneous general cargo.
Imports: Steel plate, steel coils, lumber, copper and bulk aggregates.
Current (FY 2003/2004) and Projected (FY 2008/2009) Throughputs:
Cargo (tons): Current - .9 million. Projected - 1.5 million.
Cargo (TEUs): Current - None. Projected - 40,000.
Cruise (revenue passengers): Current - None. Projected - 150,000.
From 85 & 90 in Crestview head 90 west to Hwy 4 Take Hwy 4 north for two miles to just before the ball park, left takes you to Hilton this acreage is located at the end of the private drive.
Legal:
NW1/4 EX PART NE OF ST RD & EX PART SE OF CO RD & SW1/4 LYING NW OF CO RD
This luxurious "natural springs" waterfront acreage is set in an impressive position, with sweeping panoramic views over your own private lake. It makes a great impression! There is an all-brick home that boasts a large front porch overlooking the lake. The home has two master bedrooms, a large living area with a great view of your private natural springs lake. Ideal for entertaining and relaxing, it is a peaceful haven with a large reception area. The home was completed in 1998 and offers interior space of 1751 square feet, laid out on 70 acres. The beautiful living area includes, while outdoors, a lovely multitude of mature trees that add to the breathtaking surroundings.
The below site was sent to my inbox and I am sure it is just another spam to all agents in my region. What bothers me would be the point who is this guy to say what the market will or will not do in the next five years and to paint a broad picture for a whole area. The guys says he has no crystal ball but then tells you to come to him to see what will happen in the next years while that gives you some insight you do not know many key factors about all regions.
There are always going to be section that are less likely to feel the effect and are safe guarded somewhat on a solid investment area sure everyone has felt a slow down but do I see anyway that the area in which I live with be valued at a lower price today than it will in five years no.Key factors the International airport within driving distance brings world exposure deep sea port brings trade like never before so save the doom and gloom for someone else. I know happy news does not sell and alot of people listen to the people that said the market was going to go down when everyone said it was going to go up. How long did it take the people to be correct about the market going down how many times multiple the value of when they started saying this did the property area reach before they started to be correct so my question would be now that they are getting this appraise will we as agents hold them accountable and remind them of how they were wrong when this market does go back up because what do they call it a real estate market so my prediction is that the market will go up in the next five years. You can real the whole article below.
Mortgage Industry Slow Down.
My name is Carlos Egea and I was the top Account Executive for Fremont Investment and Loan for over 10 Years!
I just talked to my neighbor who came to Florida from Minnesota two years ago and he got caught up in the real estate investing and became a mortgage broker. Last year, he was on the biggest high I've ever seen. I just talked to him last week and he is trying to dump his properties and move back to Minnesota. The problem is he is upside down on every property and all he can do now is rent them out and take a monthly loss and wait it out. The only problem is that it will be 5 to 6 years before the market comes back. He obviously didn't get my memo about the real estate industry cycles. I really feel for the guy because he thought that the market would go up forever. You see, he's from Minnesota and the mid west doesn't cycle as hard as the east coast or west coast. When we in California are on a high, the rest of the country see a modest increase and when we are in a low, the rest of the country see a modest dip. But in California, we have mud slides, fires and earthquakes and the real estate and mortgage industry is having all three right now at the same time and will continue this trend for the next 5 years.
Just so you know, I do not have a crystal ball in my hand, but I have watched the real estate and mortgage industry for the past 30 years and one thing is for sure is that they are in a decline and will continue to be for the next 5 years. Let's look at some facts.
Just so you know, I do not have a crystal ball in my hand, but I have watched the real estate and mortgage industry for the past 30 years and one thing is for sure is that they are in a decline and will continue to be for the next 5 years. Let's look at some facts.
In the early 70's there was a low, the late 70's there was a boom, in the early 80's there was a low, in the late 80's and into the 91, there was a boom, in 95 or 96', we were at a low again and from the late 90's to the mid 05's, there was a boom. Ask yourself this..What's next? A LOW! Of course. It has to...The market has to correct itself. It's been this way for 30 years and will continue this trend for the next 30 years.
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From I-10 Crestview exit take Hwy 85 south to left onto John King Rd to 346 on left side of John King.
Legal:
Shoal Creek S/D lot 11 blk B
Ideal for large family. 5 bedroom,3 bath. Home comes with nice size lot;South of I-10 totally remodeled all brick home. New appliances,new light fixtures,new carpet and tile throughout,and paint, security system, New 13 seer a/c heat pump system with new duct work,new "low E" vinyl windows,upgraded wiring,new outside doors,new 50 gal water heater, and more.Looking for low maintenance and high quality? This is the house for you. This is a must see.Call us today to take a look.***
Room Type
Lvl
Dimnsns
Bedrm:Master
1
14.6X13.7
Design:
Ranch
Bedrm:Additnl
1
10.7X10.7
Bedrm:Additnl
1
14.9X12
Const/Siding:
Foundation Slab On Grade, Frame, Roof Composite Shingle, Siding Brick All
From I-10 Crestview exit take Hwy 85 south to left onto John King Rd to 346 on left side of John King.
Legal:
Shoal Creek S/D lot 11 blk B
Ideal for large family. 5 bedroom,3 bath. Home comes with nice size lot;South of I-10 totally remodeled all brick home. New appliances,new light fixtures,new carpet and tile throughout,and paint, security system, New 13 seer a/c heat pump system with new duct work,new "low E" vinyl windows,upgraded wiring,new outside doors,new 50 gal water heater, and more.Looking for low maintenance and high quality? This is the house for you. This is a must see.Call us today to take a look.***
Room Type
Lvl
Dimnsns
Bedrm:Master
1
14.6X13.7
Design:
Ranch
Bedrm:Additnl
1
10.7X10.7
Bedrm:Additnl
1
14.9X12
Const/Siding:
Foundation Slab On Grade, Frame, Roof Composite Shingle, Siding Brick All
85 N. Right on Redstone (right after Hospital). Right at first stop sign onto Brookmeade. Left onto Covell. Left into Hollyrod subdivision. First left follow down to end of cul-de-sac. House is on left.
Legal:
HOLLYROD II S/D LOT 15
Great neighborhood behind Crestview hospital! House is located in a cul-de-sac; this is a one-way-in, one-way-out subdivision. Close to shopping such as Walgreens and Publix and just minutes from bases. The new elementary/middle school is being built close by. The home features a split bedroom floor-plan with vaulted ceiling in living area. The home offers an open floor plan and a fireplace in the living room. The kitchen is roomy with lots of cabinet space and a long breakfast bar. Master bedroom is a nice size and offers a walk-in closet. Seller enclosed the patio that has windows which adds lots of square footage. Large back yard includes shed.
85 N. Right on Redstone (right after Hospital). Right at first stop sign onto Brookmeade. Left onto Covell. Left into Hollyrod subdivision. First left follow down to end of cul-de-sac. House is on left.
Legal:
HOLLYROD II S/D LOT 15
Great neighborhood behind Crestview hospital! House is located in a cul-de-sac; this is a one-way-in, one-way-out subdivision. Close to shopping such as Walgreens and Publix and just minutes from bases. The new elementary/middle school is being built close by. The home features a split bedroom floor-plan with vaulted ceiling in living area. The home offers an open floor plan and a fireplace in the living room. The kitchen is roomy with lots of cabinet space and a long breakfast bar. Master bedroom is a nice size and offers a walk-in closet. Seller enclosed the patio that has windows which adds lots of square footage. Large back yard includes shed.
Hwy 85 North, Right on Stillwell Blvd., Right on Hyde Park, House on left.
Legal:
Lot 34, Block A, Winding Creek Estates, Phase III
Central location in Crestview, close to shopping and Walker ELementary school just up the street. Open and flowing floor plan in living room, dining area and kitchen. Home has great curb appeal and a great backyard with extra room. Great deck out back ideal for entertaining. Seller is offering a Home warranty through AHS for Buyer, a $395 value!
Crestview Florida 3 Bedroom affordable home in nice subdivision - 6/26/2010
Detached Single Family
.
MLS#:
482656 OfficeFile#:
ListPrice:
$145,000
Status:
Active
ApproxSF:
1,141 BG:
Address:
534 HYDE PARK Dr
$/Sqft:
$127.08
CRESTVIEW, FL
Bedrooms:
3
Zip:
32539
Baths Full/Half:
2/0
County:
OKALOOSA
Stories:
1
MainArea:
25 Crestview Area
YearBuilt:
2002
SubArea:
04 CRESTVIEW NORTHEAST
OccStat:
Occupied
Subdiv:
WINDING CREEK ESTATES PH 3
ImmOcc?
Y
ParcelID:
09-3N-23-5235-000A-0340
ConstrStat:
ConstrCmplt
ElemSch: WALKER Middle: RICHBOURG High: CRESTVIEW
Dir:
Hwy 85 North, Right on Stillwell Blvd., Right on Hyde Park, House on left.
Legal:
Lot 34, Block A, Winding Creek Estates, Phase III
Central location in Crestview, close to shopping and Walker ELementary school just up the street. Open and flowing floor plan in living room, dining area and kitchen. Home has great curb appeal and a great backyard with extra room. Great deck out back ideal for entertaining. Seller is offering a Home warranty through AHS for Buyer, a $395 value!
ParkingSpaces:
Garage:1
Lot Dim.:
70X136X104X148
LotAcc:
City Road, Paved Road
WatFrnt:
PrkingFeat:
Acres:
0.26
Zoning:
City, Residential Single Family
WatView:
WFFeet:
LotFeat:
ProjFacil:
Room Type
Lvl
Dimnsns
GreatRoom
1
17X13
Design:
Ranch
Bedrm:Master
1
14X11
Const/Siding:
Foundation Slab On Grade, Roof Composite Shingle, Siding Vinyl, Trim Vinyl
Auto Garage Door Opener, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Stove/Oven Electric
Utilities:
Electric, Phone, Public Water, Septic Tank, TV Cable
Energy:
A/C: Central Electric, A/C: High Efficiency, Ceiling Fans, Double Paned Windows, NOT USED GC/BR, Heat Pump A/A, Heat: Central Electric, Heat: High Efficiency, Ridge Vent, Water Heater: Electric
If you are going out of town for the Holidays - 6/26/2010
I heard a local service announcement that people that live in Okaloosa County could get on a vacation list so that officers will know you are on vacation and will check on your property (at least a drive-by patrol). I thought this was a good idea and I wondered if anyone else uses this.
I heard this on the local radio: "In Case of Emergency." This is the number you put into your cell phone in case you're ever in an accident. The emergency responders can find your phone and find out information from your point of contact that may help to save your life. Just save your contact's phone number with the name "ICE."
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WASHINGTON - Dec. 21, 2007 - The fundamentals in commercial real estate remain healthy with only slight increases in vacancy rates expected for the office and industrial sectors during 2008, although credit restrictions have recently slowed overall investment activity, according to the latest Commercial Real Estate Outlook of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
The report said commercial fundamentals are essentially sound. "Although vacancy rates remain relatively low for all sectors, they are expected to rise slightly in the office and industrial markets during the coming year because much of the space being absorbed is in high-quality buildings or is built-to-suit," says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. "As a result, there is a fair amount of older space on the market, particularly in the industrial sector where obsolescence is a factor, although industrial rents are showing healthy gains. Vacancy rates in the retail and multifamily sectors are projected to tighten in 2008 with rents rising in all sectors."
Yun said the credit crunch has been impacting the market over the last few months, but 2007 is already a record for commercial real estate investment. "Tighter credit conditions will limit individual commercial real estate investment deals moving forward," he says. "Because capitalization rates are already very low, it is likely that commercial property prices will ease. The era of rapid commercial property price increases has ended."
A record $325.0 billion was invested in commercial real estate in the first 10 months of 2007, up from $306.8 billion for all of 2006; that total does not include transactions valued at less than $5 million or investments in the hospitality sector, based on analysis of data from Real Capital Analytics.
Patricia Nooney of Saint Louis, chair of the Realtors® Commercial Alliance, says commercial real estate investment is expected to stay historically strong. "Even with the credit crunch there's been no significant impact on institutional investors, and it's unrealistic to set new records every year in a cyclical business," she says. "There's been a shift in investment activity to foreign buyers, who are taking advantage of the dollar's decline relative to other currencies. With many areas showing favorable fundamentals, commercial property in the U.S. has become very attractive to foreign investors."
The NAR forecast in four major commercial sectors analyzes quarterly data for various tracked metro areas. The sectors are the office, industrial, retail and multifamily markets. Torto Wheaton Research and Real Capital Analytics provided historic metro data.
Office market
With jobs still being created, the demand for office space remains positive and is helping to absorb the more than 30 million square feet of new space becoming available in the current quarter. Investment grade office properties with solid income streams will be the most in demand by institutional investors, equity funds and foreign investors.
Since not all of the vacated space is being back-filled or leased, office vacancies are forecast to rise to 13.2 percent by the fourth quarter of 2008 from an estimated 12.9 percent in the current quarter; it was 12.6 percent at the end of 2006. Annual rent growth in the office sector should be 8.0 percent this year and 2.0 percent in 2008, after rising 5.2 percent in 2006.
Projections for the fourth quarter show areas with the lowest office vacancies include New York City; Honolulu; Tucson, Ariz.; Long Island, N.Y.; Los Angeles; and Riverside, Calif., all with vacancy rates of 10.0 percent or less.
Net absorption of office space in 57 markets tracked, which includes the leasing of new space coming on the market as well as space in existing properties, is likely to total 55.4 million square feet in 2007 and 43.0 million next year, but below the 81.2 million in 2006.
Office building transaction volume in the first 10 months of this year totaled a record $173.5 billion, compared with $133.5 billion for all of 2006. So far this year foreign investors purchased $12.5 billion worth of office properties, with buyers from the Middle East and Germany accounting for half of that volume.
Industrial market
The weaker dollar is fueling an increase in exports, but leasing activity has declined in port distribution hubs, and vacancy rates in those markets are edging up; some users are building or renting in secondary markets.
With abundant land and relatively low concerns regarding site remediation, secondary and tertiary markets are experiencing greater interest. So far this year, almost 16 percent of industrial investment has taken place outside of the 58 primary markets tracked.
Vacancy rates in the industrial sector are projected to average 9.4 percent in the fourth quarter and 9.5 percent by the end of 2008; vacancies averaged 9.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006. Annual rent growth will more than double to 3.3 percent by the end of 2007 and is seen at 1.3 percent a year from now, compared with a 1.4 percent annual gain at the end of 2006.
The areas with the lowest industrial vacancies include Los Angeles; San Francisco; Tucson; Orange County, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; and Las Vegas, all with vacancy rates of 6.1 percent or less.
Net absorption of industrial space in 58 markets tracked is expected to total 127.4 million square feet in 2007 and 144.0 million next year, down from 205.4 million in 2006.
Industrial transaction volume in the first 10 months of 2007 was $35.8 billion, compared with $38.9 billion for all of 2006.
Retail market
Even with a decline in consumer confidence, retail vacancy rates remain fairly stable. Declining production of new space will help improve fundamentals in this sector during 2008.
Vacancy rates in the retail sector will probably rise to 8.9 percent in the current quarter from 8.0 percent at the end of last year, and then ease to 8.6 percent by the fourth quarter of 2008. Average retail rent should grow by 2.2 percent this year and 1.9 percent in 2008, after rising 3.9 percent in 2006.
Retail markets with the lowest vacancies include San Francisco; Orange County, Calif.; San Jose, Calif.; Ventura County, Calif.; Washington, D.C.; and San Diego, all with vacancy rates of 5.5 percent or less.
Net absorption of retail space in 53 tracked markets is forecast at 18.6 million square feet for 2007 and 24.7 million next year, up from 10.5 million in 2006.
Retail transaction volume in the first 10 months of this year totaled $52.9 billion, exceeding the $46.9 billion for all of 2006. The Southeast is the most sought-out region this year.
Multifamily market
The apartment rental market - multifamily housing - is experiencing increased demand from the slowdown in home sales. With a rising population and a growing number of households, vacancies are tightening and rents are rising.
Multifamily vacancy rates are projected to average 5.4 percent in the current quarter, down from 5.9 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, and then continue to decline to 5.1 percent by the end of 2008. Average rent is likely to rise 3.1 percent for 2007 and 3.8 percent next year, following a 4.1 percent increase in 2006.
Multifamily net absorption is expected to total 234,400 units in 59 tracked metro areas in 2007, below the 229,500 last year, but should rise to 245,800 in 2008.
The areas with the lowest apartment vacancies include Northern New Jersey, Salt Lake City, San Jose, San Diego, Nashville and Philadelphia, all with vacancy rates of 3.3 percent or less.
Multifamily transactions in the first 10 months of this year totaled $62.3 billion, compared with $87.4 billion for all of 2006. The sale of buildings originally constructed as condos are being sold to multifamily investors in markets like Washington, D.C., and South Florida. Many markets have seen condo "for sale" signs change to "apartment for lease" signs almost overnight. Some condominium complexes are being converted into office buildings, and others are becoming mixed-use projects.
The NAR Research Division for the Realtors Commercial Alliance publishes the Commercial Real Estate Outlook. Organizations in the RCA include the CCIM Institute, the Institute of Real Estate Management, the Realtors Land Institute, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, and the Counselors of Real Estate. The RCA also provides commercial products and services.
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Price to sell Crestview Florida home for sale - 6/26/2010
Detached Single Family
.
MLS#:
481088m OfficeFile#:
ListPrice:
$169,900
Status:
Active
ApproxSF:
1,755 BG:
Address:
197 VILLACREST DR
$/Sqft:
$96.80
CRESTVIEW, FL
Bedrooms:
3
Zip:
32536
Baths Full/Half:
2/
County:
OKALOOSA
Stories:
1
MainArea:
25 Crestview Area
YearBuilt:
1993
SubArea:
02 CRESTVIEW SOUTHWEST
OccStat:
Vacant
Subdiv:
NORTHVIEW ESTATES 3RD ADDN
ImmOcc?
Y
ParcelID:
31-3N-23-2813-0000-0240
ConstrStat:
ConstrCmplt
ElemSch: ANTIOCH Middle: DAVIDSON High: CRESTVIEW
Dir:
North on 85, left by the Tom Thumb onto PJ Adams Pkwy. First right onto Villacrest Drive. Approx. one block up, corner property on left side. Corner of Northview and Villacrest.
Legal:
Lot 24 Northview Est 3rd Add
Desirable neighborhood below I-10 offers quick commute to bases. This home sits on a nice sized corner lot and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. The curb appeal is very attractive and with a little imagination, and the fact that the square footage price is a 'wow' factor, the home can be transformed into a great find! As you enter the hallway, to the right is the formal dining that boasts a tasteful chandelier-like lighting where entertaining could be a delight; since the very large open kitchen is across the hall. The kitchen faces out to the front of the home with two windows that emit natural lighting and gives the kitchen flair. The kitchen offers a lot of cabinets and loads of work space since it has an island for extra room, there is also a skylight. Off the kitchen is a good sized extra laundry room that leads to the double size garage. The home has an open split bedroom floor plan. The living room features a fantastic view of the back yard beyond the screen enclosed patio to the above ground swimming pool. This is a must see at this price!!
ParkingSpaces:
Garage:2
Lot Dim.:
68.8X47.1X113.8X74.4X140
LotAcc:
City Road, Paved Road
WatFrnt:
PrkingFeat:
Acres:
0.32
Zoning:
City, Deed Restriction, Residential Single Family
WatView:
WFFeet:
LotFeat:
ProjFacil:
Room Type
Lvl
Dimnsns
DiningRoom
1
13x11
Design:
Contemporary
Kitchen
1
15x19
Laundry
1
8x6
Const/Siding:
Foundation Slab On Grade, Roof Shingle/Shake, Siding Brick All, Trim Vinyl
LivingRoom
1
17x17
Bedrm:Additnl
1
10x11
ExtFeatures:
Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Privacy, Patio Open, Pool Above-Ground, Porch Screened, Yard Building
Bedrm:Additnl
1
12x10
Bath: Full
1
4x7
IntFeatures:
Breakfast Bar, Floor:Vinyl, Floor:W/W Carpet, Pull Down Stairs, Skylight(s), Split Bedroom, Wallpaper, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment:Some, Woodwork:Painted, Pantry
Bedrm:Master
1
16x14
Bath: Master
1
13X7
Appliances:
Disposal, Oven:Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric
Utilities:
Community Water, Electric, Phone, Septic Tank, TV Cable
Energy:
A/C: Central Electric, Ceiling Fans, Heat: Central Electric, Ridge Vent, Water Heater: Electric
From Hwy 85 and 90 in Crestview take a right onto 90 going west. Just past Mt. Olive Rd. look for sign on left across from Shoal River Ranch.
Legal:
COM SE COR WOLFORD ACRES S121.80 FT N86 DEG E1202. 28 FT TO POB CONT NE125.30
Grat location Close to town yet privacy; 5 minutes from the I-10 285 exit. This 2004 2 Bedroom piece of real estate is perfect for the family that loves the outdoors. Relax and feel the country on your front and back decks, This home has recent updates to the outside including New vinyl skirting,high-speed DSL availability. Come by and take a look today!
ParkingSpaces:
Lot Dim.:
125 FRONTAGE
LotAcc:
Paved Road, U.S. Highway
WatFrnt:
PrkingFeat:
Acres:
1.50
Zoning:
Residential Single Family
WatView:
WFFeet:
LotFeat:
Cleared, Level
ProjFacil:
Room Type
Lvl
Dimnsns
Bedrm:Master
1
14x12
Design:
Manufactured
Family
1
14x16
Dining/Kitchen
1
14x12
Const/Siding:
Bedrm:Additnl
1
14x12
ExtFeatures:
IntFeatures:
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric
Utilities:
Electric, Phone, Public Water, Septic Tank
Energy:
A/C: Central Electric, Ceiling Fans, Heat: Central Electric
ElemSch: WEST DEFUNIAK Middle: WALTON High: WALTON
Dir:
From Hwy 90 in DeFuniak go west approx 6 miles to Valley View Rd. Turn right and to to White Rose St. Follow White Rose to sign second lot on the right.
Legal:
LOT 24 BLK 85 OAKWOOD HILLS UNIT 3 OR 2706-1407
Easy access to Eglin AFB, Niceville and the beaches. Wooded .30 acre New homes are being built in the vicinity. New elementary school being built in the area.
Waterfront:
Waterview:
LotFeat:
ProjFacil:
Utilities:
Community Water Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Septic Tank
I have just ordered one of these has anyone, has anyone used this before I am looking to see how well the light stands out and if it catches your eye driving by.
BRIGHTFLYER Solar Powered Brochure Box & Message Center Take full advantage of the 24 hour-a-day marketing power of our Brightflyer Solar Powered Brochure Box. The two AAA baterries are charged in sunlight by the solar panel on the box lid, then during low light, automatically power a bright LED lighting up the contents of the brochure box. The LED then automatically turns off and recharges during daylight.
Holds brochures and your business cards also. Protect your brochures in foul weather.
Brightflyer keeps working even when flyers are emptied with its unique built in message center!
Mounting hardware & instructions included.
· Bright LED automatically and brilliantly
illuminates your brochures after dark
· Manufactured using hi-tech, hi-impact
ABS material - virtually unbreakable
· Holds up to 150 8½" x 11" flyers
and 50 business cards
· Built-in panels to hold your messages
once the box is emptied
· Automatic, weighted drop shut lid is
weather-resistant and protects flyers in bad weather.
The ColdwellBanker national website site had nearly 30 million site visits in 2006, generated 157,600 direct leads and linked to our local web sites 2,642,000 times! The ColdwellBanker public site is among the most visited real estate websites in the nation. During 2006, 51,000 consumers were receiving a personal e-mail from the ColdwellBanker Personal Retriever search service .
In 2006, coldwellbanker.com was named the Best Real Estate Web Site for the 2nd year in a row . Also in 2006, the ColdwellBanker website Implemented new Microsoft® satellite mapping technology and was first and only real estate company to offer overlay capability for restaurants, gas stations, schools, churches and other local services. ColdwellBanker.com is the first and only web site to offer consumers streaming video. These facts continue to demonstrate the tangible value of our national web marketing and lead generation programs and offer a meaningful listing tool.
Our National Media spending is among the broadest in the industry with extensive high profile prime-time national television commercials, national network prime-time radio ads and extensive print advertising in exclusive luxury magazines targeted to affluent consumers. Our multi-million dollar combined advertising budget is insures that our buyers and sellers have compelling reasons to go to www.coldwellbanker.com. One of our "True Stories" commercials was ranked in the top 10 most memorable spots helping to keep the ColdwellBanker® Brand name in the forefront of people's minds with over 3.1 billion consumer impressions during 2006.
Potential sellers want to be convinced that the firm they select will do the best job of attracting buyers and our national advertising combined with local classified ads results in an unparalleled package designed to attract qualified buyers.
ColdwellBanker Previews® International has been the world leader in marketing luxury real estate since 1933. During 2006, ColdwellBanker sales associates were involved in the sale of 26,391 transaction sides and more than $48 Billion of homes valued at $1 million or higher. The average sales price of a home sold by this exclusive division was $1,819,305. Independent studies confirm that our brand owns the "high end" designation.
The ColdwellBanker® luxury home Web site, http://www.coldwellbankerpreviews.com/, was named the Best Real Estate Web Site by the Web Marketing Association in its 2005 WebAward Competition. Our Brand has more credibility with sellers when marketing upper tier properties throughout the world due to our proven track record over 70 years.
ColdwellBanker is a worldwide real estate sales organization, with offices in 31 countries on 6 continents with nearly 4,000 offices and 126,000 sales associates. Above and beyond, residential brokerage, the firm also is considered one of the leading Commercial brokerage firms in the United States. Consumers who select ColdwellBanker to market their home benefit from the worldwide exposure of an international firm.
Of the 5 Realogy® Real Estate Brands, ColdwellBanker has the highest productivity per person, highest dollar volume and highest average sales price. ColdwellBanker Agents are among the most successful in the nation.
NRT Incorporated ("NRT"), a Realogy® owned company, owns and operates residential brokerage offices in the 35 largest US markets, and is considered America's largest real estate company (2). NRT sells 2½ times more real estate in terms of sides & 3 ½ times more sales volume than the next nearest competitor in the nation.
Being in the same business as our franchisees, results in an unparalleled business relationship with partners that understand each other's needs. Consumers should also be comforted to know that they are working with the nation's largest firm.
Among the top 760 firms in the nation, the ColdwellBanker® brand collectively sells more real estate in terms of both transactions and dollar volume than any other firm including the nearest national franchise network
. The result is that our brand is one of the leading sellers of real estate in the nation and buyers are attracted to our firm to find their home.
Coldwell Bankers oldest National Real Estate organization - 6/26/2010
In 2000, the U.S. House of Representatives Issued a citation recognizing ColdwellBanker Real Estate Corporation as the nation's oldest National Real Estate Organization. Today, consumers are seeking the comfort of knowing that their service providers are stable and well-established and ColdwellBanker can affirm that "it has no equal"
Independent studies confirm that ColdwellBanker is rated #1 by consumers in terms of a company you can trust and dependability. According to these studies, our brand is recognized by 96% of consumers in our target audience. Combining a local well-respected name with our brand results in proven competitive advantage because our brand has a prestigious image among nationwide Companies.
1. The Brand has a 100-year heritage, predicated on ethical dealing, dating back to 1906 when our company was founded with a goal of protecting customers. Our unique history is a differentiating characteristic, which engenders trust and confidence to consumers and, ultimately, influences them to list their home or buy a new home with ColdwellBanker®. Our founders firmly believed in the importance of ethics, professionalism, honesty and above all, putting the customer first. To this day, our company has subscribed to these underlying principles. ColdwellBanker is known world-wide for its highly ethical beliefs and legendary history of fiduciary trust.
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners - 6/26/2010
AGENDA
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners
Special Meeting/Public Hearing
Emerald Coast Conference Center
Scheduled Items
4:45 p.m. - Presentation "Regional Transportation Finance Authority" presented by Commissioner Gene M. Valentino, Escambia Board of County Commissioners
6:00 p.m. - Public Hearing Consideration of the formation of the Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) for beach restoration for Okaloosa Island and City of Destin beaches. District: 5
Public Hearing Consideration of a resolution amending the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Plan and imposing the Fifth (5th) cent of the Tourist Development Tax. District: All
Okaloosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call the County Administrator's Office at (850) 651-7515 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order for Okaloosa County to provide the requested service.
Okaloosa County Customers can now pay water bill with phone call - 6/26/2010
Customers Can Pay Water Bills with a Phone Call
A new computerized phone system is now activated at Okaloosa County Water & Sewer. The system will allow customers to hear information about their account as well as make a payment using Visa, MasterCard and Discover. "We strive to improve our service to the customer, and I want to reassure customers that they can transfer out of the system anytime, by simply pressing "O" for the Operator, if they would like to talk to a person," stated Director Jeff Littrell. "Additionally, we are working to include the American Express credit card in the near future."
The system, which is programmed in English and Spanish, will also have the capability to call all customers and advise them of their past due balance, allow them to make a payment or call the office to make arrangements to avoid being cutoff.
Water and sewer payments can still be made online from the Okaloosa County web site, www.co.okaloosa.fl.us. For more information, call 850-651-7171,
Okaloosa County Commission Chair, Vice-Chair Named for 2008
Commissioner James Campbell and Commissioner Bill Roberts are Chair-Elect and Vice-Chair-Elect, respectively, for the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners as of Tuesday, November 13, 2007. "I have great confidence in their ability to carry Okaloosa County forward," stated current Commission Chair Don Amunds.
Commissioner Campbell, who served as Vice-Chair in 2007, represents District 5.
Campbell was selected for the 2007-08 Edition of Who's Who in the national Heritage Registry for his service to local government.
Commissioner Roberts is a native of the Okaloosa County, and he serves District 3. Roberts also has a history of public service, as a past councilman and mayor of Ft. Walton Beach.
Commissioners Campbell and Roberts will assume their new roles at the first Board meeting in January. Commission Chair James Campbell and Vice-Chair Bill Roberts both have offices in the Water & Sewer Administration Building, and can be reached at (850) 651-7105. Commissioner Roberts also has an office in Crestview and can be reached at 689-5030. Both can be emailed from the Okaloosa County web site at www.co.okaloosa.fl.us.
Delta Airlines from Okaloosa now Flies Nonstop to Cincinnati and New York - 6/26/2010
Did You Ask Santa for More Flights at Okaloosa Regional Airport?
Delta Airlines Flies Nonstop to Cincinnati and New York for the Holidays
On December 22, 2007, Delta Airlines will begin non-stop air service to Cincinnati. The flight will depart five times weekly (Thursday through Monday,) from Okaloosa Regional Airport at 12:30 p.m. and arrives at Cincinnati International Airport in just over an hour and a half.
Also, for a limited time, Delta will begin non-stop air service to New York's LaGuardia International Airport for the holidays. The flights will begin December 22, 2007, and run through January 2, 2008, departing daily from the Okaloosa Regional Airport at 11:30 a.m. This flight offers a great opportunity for those from New York to travel home for the holidays or to spend New Years in Times Square. We hope to maximize the capacity of this flight in an effort to make it a more permanent air service destination offered by Okaloosa Regional Airport.
The aircraft operated by Delta for these flights is a 50 seat Regional Jet. The addition of these non-stop flights will allow for more choices and convenience for our passengers and businesses and enhance the competitive advantages of flying Okaloosa Regional. For more information on Okaloosa Regional Airport, Destin Airport or Bob Sikes Airport,
The ribbon cutting was this morning at the site of the new Panama City International Airport! While there were no bulldozers gearing up once the ribbon was cut, there was a promise that the ground would be broken at the beginning of December. This means GREAT news to our local economy, and to the real estate market in particular! An international airport brings with it many aspects that will help our market: employees (full time) that need to either buy or rent real estate, jobs, and the ease of travelers to visit our area without having to make the dreaded layover in Atlanta, New York, or Miami!
There were no definitive answers as to when the first flights will take off and land at the new Airport, but most experts say that it will be 2 years. The contractor has a 2 year contract to get it built.
If you are contemplating buying real estate in the local area, NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT! As we get closer to the airport's completion, the market should experience increases in pricing. Currently, pricing is at a 5 year low, rates are still low, and the credit crisis hasn't hit as hard as it may end up. We are still having mortgage programs dry up and go away and if you are looking for a stated income, no ratio or no doc loan, the time to get approved and get to closing is getting shorter!
If you own real estate and are looking to refinance, we can assist with that, as well. We have also found an investor that will allow us to do 100% second homes - in the form of an equity line or 2nd mortgage! Their guidelines have tighted up a bit, but we can still do them
Looking to travel to Okaloosa for the Holidays - 6/26/2010
Airlines at Okaloosa Regional Airport
The Okaloosa Regional Airport (*VPS), open daily at 4:00 AM and situated on Eglin Air Force Base, provides essential scheduled commercial air passenger service for a large proportion of the Northwest Florida area. It does not provide service for private aircraft, due to its location on Eglin Air Force Base.
The Airport currently serves over 520,000 passengers each year with direct service to Atlanta (Delta / Comair), Dallas (American Eagle), Houston (Continental), St. Louis (American Eagle),Memphis (Northwest) and Tampa(Gulfstream).
For questions or comments, please contact Airport Administration by e-mail or by phone
Express Jet provides nonstop service to Houston (IAH), TX, utilizing the 50 passenger RJ aircraft. Call toll-free for reservation/pricing information or the local phone number to speak to a local representative.
Provides nonstop service daily to Atlanta, GA, utilizing the 142 passenger MD-80 jet aircraft. Call toll-free for reservation/pricing information or the local phone number to speak to a local representative.
Provides non-stop daily jet service to Memphis, TN, utilizing 100 to 122 passenger DC9 aircraft. Call toll-free for reservation/pricing information or the local number listed above to speak to a local representative.
Relocation with Coldwell Banker United Realtors - 6/26/2010
Relocating with Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS®
Our Team of Relocation Professionals understands that you are not just moving, you are moving lives, hobbies, families, expectations and dreams. Our goal is to simplify the process, and we do it with the highest standards of ethics, attitude and work habits.
Managing the details of home buying and selling, Coldwell Banker Concierge was designed for Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® to assist you in this time. From utility hook-up to moving to home repair, these valuable services are at your fingertips or the end of the phone.
Select an area from the maps where you need the help of our Concierge department.
From Texas and Florida to North Carolina and South Carolina, sales associates at Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® focus on what's important to you. When you choose us to represent you or your property, you get the full support of the entire Coldwell Banker® team. Whether you're buying, selling, building, moving to or from the area, or if you need instant mortgage access, a home warranty or home services, you can rely on our knowledge and experience to guide you through the process. Just select an area from the map to begin your search.
I am pleased to announce that I have joined the team at Coldwell Banker United Realtors, the largest Coldwell Banker in the nation. What does this mean for me? This means more exposure for anyone that lists a property with me to help them sell their property. Coldwell Banker United has offices in Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Mississippi. This gives instant access to the second-largest real estate website behind Realtor.com. Coldwell Banker United Realtors just seems to fit perfect with my direction as I have just been E-Pro certified. Coldwell Banker United Realtors does automatic feeds to all of the top realty search engines -- Trulia, Zillow, Homegain and all others, big or small. I look forward to offering my clients many new features that are just part of being with Coldwell Banker United Realtors.
Here is some great information you can share with your associates.
Today, we have a front page buyout of HGTV.com (See below.) This was an added value component to our upcoming sponsorship package of frontdoor.com, a sister site to HGTV.com.
Frontdoor.com will officially launch to the consumer public in the upcoming weeks, but you can get a sneak peak of Front Door by visiting http://www.frontdoor.com/.
New member of Niceville Chamber of Commerce - 6/26/2010
I am now teaming up with another associate Christine Von dem Bach in our Coldwell Banker Crestview office she was also with me at the ERA Crestview office and joined coldwell the same time as I did. I look forward to working with her you can find her on active rain here as well. I joined the Niceville Chamber to try to promote ourselves to our Military Niceville Area as she is looking to work with Military families as she was a Military brat and is looking forward to working with people coming to us from our site EglinFlorida.com and we can now better inform anyone we are going to work with as we can send one of our on hand relocation packages out as soon as we receive the request.
The above is a website I ran across while looking up the details on Starbucks that is going in right next door to us at Coldwell Banker United Realtors.
They will be happy to know the building next to our Coldwell banker now sports the coming soon Starbucks Banner
** = By giving us this phone number, you are giving us permission to call you in response to this request, even if this phone number is in the State and/or National Do Not Call Registry.
Our Team of Relocation Professionals understands that you are not just moving, you are moving lives, hobbies, families, expectations and dreams. Our goal is to simplify the process, and we do it with the highest standards of ethics, attitude and work habits.
Managing the details of home buying and selling, Coldwell Banker Concierge was designed for Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® to assist you in this time. From utility hook-up to moving to home repair, these valuable services are at your fingertips or the end of the phone.
Select an area from the maps where you need the help of our Concierge department.
From Texas and Florida to North Carolina and South Carolina, sales associates at Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® focus on what's important to you. When you choose us to represent you or your property, you get the full support of the entire Coldwell Banker® team. Whether you're buying, selling, building, moving to or from the area, or if you need instant mortgage access, a home warranty or home services, you can rely on our knowledge and experience to guide you through the process. Just select an area from the map to begin your search.
Brandon JordanERA American Realty of NW FL$575,000 Holt, FL 32564 Offered By Brandon JordanERA American Realty of NW FL 2 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Read More
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Brandon JordanERA American Realty of NW FL$265,000 Freeport, FL 32439 Offered By Brandon JordanERA American Realty of NW FL 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms Read More
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I am pleased to announce that I have joined the team at Coldwell Banker United Realtors, the largest Coldwell Banker in the nation. What does this mean for me? This means more exposure for anyone that lists a property with me to help them sell their property. Coldwell Banker United has offices in Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Mississippi. This gives instant access to the second-largest real estate website behind Realtor.com. Coldwell Banker United Realtors just seems to fit perfect with my direction as I have just been E-Pro certified. Coldwell Banker United Realtors does automatic feeds to all of the top realty search engines -- Trulia, Zillow, Homegain and all others, big or small. I look forward to offering my clients many new features that are just part of being with Coldwell Banker United Realtors.
Great Investment opportunity Crestview Florida - 6/26/2010
Contact Brandon Jordan cell (850)-758-1236
Commercial Sales - Multi-Family
.
MLS #:
478063p OfficeFile#:
ListPrice:
$364,000
Status:
Active Last Change:
Property Type:
PropName:
DR. CHAN INVESTMENTS
Price/Sq Ft:
Location:
398 FIELD AVE
Price/Unit:
CRESTVIEW, FL
Price/Acre:
ZipCode:
32539
Building Sq Ft:
4434
County:
OKALOOSA
Frontage:
MainArea:
25 Crestview Area
WF Feet:
SubArea:
01 CRESTVIEW SOUTHEAST
YearBuilt:
ParcelID:
Const Status:
Existing
Directions:
398 Field Ave: Take Hwy 85 south to Cane stree,then right (after bank). Two blocks left onto Amos. House is on left on corner of Amos and Field.
Great Investment opportunity. This is one of Five locations (See MLS # 474893,474889,474894)All located within Crestview City limits. Seller is selling all five locations together for 364,000. Four are presently leased. Fifth location is vacant. Homes are being sold As IS. Rare chance to buy this many investments in one.
From Holt Exit off I-10 go south on Log Lake Rd turn left on Tail Spin property is on the right.
Legal:
COM NE COR LOT 45 HILLCREST GROVE W870 FT TO POB W 145 FT S276 FT E145.& COM NW COR BLK G LAKEWOOD EST N229 FT N81 DEG E108 FT TO POB N81 DEG E230 FT
Land your plane right in front of your home.Exclusive Airport home.As you enter,you'll immediately notice this home's open floor plan with cathedral-style ceiling and wonderful natural light from the large and numerous windows. Notice the wood cabinets and hardwood floors as you enter in the kitchen. The large island with bar features a stainless steel sink, brand-new dishwasher,ample counter space and recessed lighting above. The kitchen also features a brand-new refrigerator,stove,and microwave as well. The hardwood floors extend into the spacious living room with a wonderful view courtesy of the windows and french doors leading to a covered back porch that runs the entire length of the house.Both bedrooms are carpeted and contain enormous 11x11 private baths, both of which have glassed-in showers and are tiled in natural stone. The bedrooms also have large Hampton bay ceiling fans and large window ledges for plants and bric-a-brac. Adjoining the house is an airstrip, a large guest house, and an airplane hangar. The hangar is 2000 square feet and can accomodate two aircraft. It contains a sink,mini-fridge, plenty of shelving, and a full bath for those long days after flying your plane. Fly to your private air strip and park your plane in your own hangar.The airport home owner association has a 2500 foot air strip that is located just north of destin and fort walton beaches and minutes from Eglin Air Force Base.
502 Tailspin Lane Holt Florida Airport Home for sale - 6/26/2010
Detached Single Family
.
MLS#:
478272m OfficeFile#: 30638
ListPrice:
$575,000
Status:
Active Last Change:
ApproxSF:
1,500 BG:
Address:
502 TAILSPIN LN
$/Sqft:
$383.33
CRESTVIEW, FL
Bedrooms:
2
Zip:
32564
Baths Full/Half:
3/
County:
OKALOOSA
Stories:
1
MainArea:
25 Crestview Area
YearBuilt:
2007
SubArea:
11 HOLT
OccStat:
New
Subdiv:
METES & BOUNDS
ImmOcc?
Y
ParcelID:
09-2N-25-0000-0024-0050
ConstrStat:
ConstrCmplt
ElemSch: BAKER Middle: BAKER High: BAKER
Dir:
From Holt Exit off I-10 go south on Log Lake Rd turn left on Tail Spin property is on the right.
Legal:
COM NE COR LOT 45 HILLCREST GROVE W870 FT TO POB W 145 FT S276 FT E145.& COM NW COR BLK G LAKEWOOD EST N229 FT N81 DEG E108 FT TO POB N81 DEG E230 FT
Exclusive Airport home.As you enter,you'll immediately notice this home's open floor plan with cathedral-style ceiling and wonderful natural light from the large and numerous windows. Notice the wood cabinets and hardwood floors as you enter in the kitchen. The large island with bar features a stainless steel sink, brand-new dishwasher,ample counter space and recessed lighting above. The kitchen also features a brand-new refrigerator,stove,and microwave as well. The hardwood floors extend into the spacious living room with a wonderful view courtesy of the windows and french doors leading to a covered back porch that runs the entire length of the house.Both bedrooms are carpeted and contain enormous 11x11 private baths, both of which have glassed-in showers and are tiled in natural stone. The bedrooms also have large Hampton bay ceiling fans and large window ledges for plants and bric-a-brac. Adjoining the house is an airstrip, a large guest house, and an airplane hangar. The hangar is 2000 square feet and can accomodate two aircraft. It contains a sink,mini-fridge, plenty of shelving, and a full bath for those long days after flying your plane. Fly to your private air strip and park your plane in your own hangar.The airport home owner association has a 2500 foot air strip that is located just north of destin and fort walton beaches and minutes from Eglin Air Force Base.
Information herein is approximate and not exact.
ParkingSpaces:
Lot Dim.:
IRR
LotAcc:
Near Interstate Exit, Private Road
WatFrnt:
PrkingFeat:
Boat, Detached, Guest, Other, Oversized, RV
Acres:
1.75
Zoning:
Residential Single Family
WatView:
WFFeet:
LotFeat:
Cleared, Irregular, Level, See Remarks
ProjFacil:
Airfield
Room Type
Lvl
Dimnsns
LivingRoom
1
19'5x15
Design:
Contemporary
Kitchen
1
19'5x13
Bedrm:Additnl
1
16x11
Const/Siding:
Bedrm:Additnl
1
16x11
Bath: Full
1
11x11
ExtFeatures:
Porch Covered, Separate Living Area, Guest Quarters
To Provide Consumers With State-of-the-Art Services
(OCTOBER 2007) -As more and more consumers begin their search for real estate-related information on the Internet, it is critical that real estate professionals are well educated in the use of technology to the benefit of both the consumer and the agent and/or broker.
Realizing the importance of technology training, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) now offers its members the e-PRO certification course -- the only technology certification program offered by NAR. The program is designed to prepare real estate professionals to make the most of Internet technology and to identify, evaluate, and implement new Internet business models. The elite group of course graduates represents only one percent of all REALTORS in the country including (Brandon Jordan) of (Your ERA American Realty of Northwest Florida INC.).
"The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past five years," (Brandon Jordan) said. "Today, more than 70% of all buyers and sellers begin their search online. As an e-PRO certified agent, I have knowledge and tools needed to provide my clients with the information they need and the customer service they demand. It's both hi-tech and hi-touch."
The REALTOR e-PROcertification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive. It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home.
The exclusive REALTOR e-PROcertification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. The course is designed to help REALTORS stay at the leading edge of technology and identify, evaluate and implement new Internet business models.
Once completed, the e-PRO certified real estate professional joins the ranks of a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services. Consumers can identify the e-PRO through the exclusive e-PRO Internet Professional logo.
Both the content and the delivery platform were created by San Diego-based technology company InternetCrusade®. Graduates use the skills they've acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the local real estate market.
For more information, e-mail (Brandon Jordan) at (Brandon.Jordan@NorthwestFloridaRealtor.com) or call (850-758-1236.)
(October 2007) -- (Brandon Jordan) of (ERA American Realty) has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the National Association of REALTORS.®
The REALTOR e-PRO certification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive. It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home.
With more than 70% of consumers beginning their real estate research on the Internet, e-PRO certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands of today's buyer and seller.
"The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years," said (Brandon Jordan) of (ERA American Realty of Northwest Florida INC.). "A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent. In turn, real estate professionals must be knowledgeable of how technology can assist them in serving the needs of the buying and selling public."
The exclusive REALTOR e-PRO certification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. Because of its innovative design, students are able to complete the course at their own pace, when and where they want, via any Internet connection. The course is designed to help REALTORS stay at the leading edge of technology and identify, evaluate and implement new Internet business models.
Once completed, the e-PRO certified real estate professional joins the ranks of a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services. Consumers can identify the e-PRO through the exclusive e-PRO Internet Professional logo.
Both the content and the delivery platform were created by San Diego-based technology company InternetCrusade®. The course instructs participants in the professional use of e-mail, the development of an interactive Web site, and the use of online research tools. Graduates use the skills they've acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the local real estate market.
For more information, e-mail (Brandon Jordan) at (Brandon.Jordan@NorthwestFloridaRealtor.com) or call (850-758-1236.)
FROM THE EDITORHere in Florida, November's weather is impeccable, family and friend visits are abundant and life is exactly how we'd like it to be year-round. But for every social occasion, it's important to have a head-to-toe ensemble to match, and/or an ideal home entertaining element to impress every discriminating guest. And for every holiday, you must find those perfect gifts. Here, we share the best of what we're most thankful for at Destin Commons this month.
Sometimes the best place to get some work done is away from work. That's why Destin Commons now offers free Wi-Fi high-speed Internet access throughout the entire center. You can have a place to get away from it all while staying connected to it all. We are the only outdoor lifestyle center on the Emerald Coast that offers wireless broadband Internet service free of charge. Just open up your laptop or PDA, and launch your web browser to connect and enjoy the many conveniences of Wi-Fi
Struggling to find the perfect gift? Give the gift of shopping with a Destin Commons Gift Card. It's easy to give and always appreciated. Accepted at over 80 stores and restaurants. Available now at the Customer Service Kiosk at Center Court.
TRENDS
THE PLUSH, OVERSIZED SHAWL White House/Black Market (850-837-1392) is a one-stop shop where you'll inevitably find a head-to-toe ensemble to suit any occasion...
SHIATSU ON DEMANDWhen it comes to inventive, useful gifts, it's hard to beat Brookstone (850-650-3408). One of the store's latest and greatest (sure to evoke that "wow! I never...
A LUCKY FITLucky Brand Dungarees (850-654-2005) epitomizes quality and timeless style-evident from the looks of jeans like this season's popular...
PICTURE PERFECTTalbots (850-650-7839) is synonymous with comfortable, classic, can't-miss styles, but is also an untapped source for unique gifts...
OH, BABY!Baby and children clothier Hugs & Hissyfits (850-650-9509) is a delicious, adorable boutique for hip kid ensembles as well as...
FRENCH RIVIERA STYLESt. Tropez (850-654-3131)-a designer men's and women's boutique that channels the glamorous European spirit of Brigitte Bardot-carries...
WHAT TO DO: EAT
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What is an e-PRO-- and why should you use one?
A short guide for the Internet consumer
When you're on the Internet, you don't have time to waste on endless searches for useful real estate information. You want to get things done quickly and without hassle. So chances are you'd like a real estate agent who
Answers e-mail promptly and professionally.
Respects your on-line privacy.
Offers home listings and other Internet tools to help you find or market a home.
Enter the e-PRO.
An e-PRO is a REALTOR® who has successfully completed the e-PRO training program for real estate professionals. Endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS®, the e-PRO course teaches professionals the nuts and bolts of working with real estate on-line: Web sites, e-mail, on-line tools, and most of all, what today's consumer really wants.
What does all this mean to you? There are several benefits of working with a certified Internet professional.
More privacy
Are you reluctant to give out contact information through the Web for fear of being pestered or spammed? e-PROs understand. They've learned the Web isn't just a place to do business; you need information from someone you can trust.
That's why e-PROs respect your privacy. They respond quickly to your questions, but don't send you unwanted communication. And they protect your personal information.
Less hassle
Tired of struggling to find information? e-PROs are more likely to have access to the latest Internet utilities, making your life easier. These tools may include:
On-line home tours
Instant access to comprehensive neighborhood data
Extensive property listings
Immediate e-mail notification of just-listed homes meeting your criteria
Referral networks and on-line forums, where e-PROs can quickly find information--even potential buyers--from other e-PROs
Newsletters on current real estate conditions in your area
Electronic faxes sent to you by e-mail
Advanced software, PDAs, and laptops to find you answers on the spot
The result: you get more information, more easily. With electronic files, you have less paperwork to deal with. And since your agent uses e-mail, you can even eliminate phone tag. The e-PRO streamlines your entire transaction, from showing to closing.
Less expense
An e-PRO's access to advanced technology can save you considerable expense. You have more tools to find or market your home, so you're likely to get a better price. With on-line home tours, you reduce in-person showings--and the costs involved. And by using e-mail, you save money on long-distance calls and fax charges.
Relocating? An e-PRO is ideal for you. With the tools to do your research electronically, you can make a decision on a home the first day you're in town--or without traveling at all. You and your family save on travel costs. And after you've decided to buy, monitoring the sale by e-mail saves you even more.
Should you use an e-PRO? Yes--especially if you're an Internet user. In this fast-paced age, technology has become a necessity. An e-PRO is someone who has recognized and responded to the needs of the new consumer. If you choose an e-PRO, it's a safe bet you'll get the kind of service you want--and need.
Welcome to our county! I am inviting you to tour my site so I can try and assist you with information about our Emerald Coast and the homes we have to offer.
We understand the stress of a move and the military lifestyle. We can help you find the home you deserve!
Request Free Eglin Florida Relocation Package
If you would like to request a free Eglin Florida relocation package, simply fill out the brief form below and click "Submit."
Eglin has one of the largest civilian work forces in the Air Force with approximately 11,000 civilians assigned. The Civilian Personnel Office in Building 210, room 134 serves all appropriated fund employees assigned to Eglin. Customer service is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To find federal civil service employment at Eglin, Hurlburt Field, or Duke Field, contact the Air Force Civilian Personnel Center at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The personnel center is the focal point for Air Force civilian jobs within the United States. The Web site address is http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/ Job announcements are posted on the Web site. There are specific instructions on how to fill out a resume on-line and submit it for jobs at Eglin, Hurlburt Field, or Duke Field.
Applicants who believe they are eligible for the Military Spouse Preference program should contact the Civilian Personnel Office at 882-6337 for information. There are several departments within the Civilian Personnel Office to meet the specialized needs of the civilian work force. The Classification Branch can be reached at 882-6333. The Work Force Effectiveness Branch administers performance management, awards, employee discipline, labor relations, injury compensation, and other benefit programs. Their phone number is 882-4298. The Staffing Branch provides recruitment, and refers candidates for vacancies as well as processes new hires and personnel actions. They can be reached at 882-3203.
Welcome to our county! I am inviting you to tour my site so I can try and assist you with information about our Emerald Coast and the homes we have to offer.
We understand the stress of a move and the military lifestyle. We can help you find the home you deserve!
Request Free Eglin Florida Relocation Package
If you would like to request a free Eglin Florida relocation package, simply fill out the brief form below and click "Submit."
Eglin has one of the largest civilian work forces in the Air Force with approximately 11,000 civilians assigned. The Civilian Personnel Office in Building 210, room 134 serves all appropriated fund employees assigned to Eglin. Customer service is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To find federal civil service employment at Eglin, Hurlburt Field, or Duke Field, contact the Air Force Civilian Personnel Center at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The personnel center is the focal point for Air Force civilian jobs within the United States. The Web site address is http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/ Job announcements are posted on the Web site. There are specific instructions on how to fill out a resume on-line and submit it for jobs at Eglin, Hurlburt Field, or Duke Field.
Applicants who believe they are eligible for the Military Spouse Preference program should contact the Civilian Personnel Office at 882-6337 for information. There are several departments within the Civilian Personnel Office to meet the specialized needs of the civilian work force. The Classification Branch can be reached at 882-6333. The Work Force Effectiveness Branch administers performance management, awards, employee discipline, labor relations, injury compensation, and other benefit programs. Their phone number is 882-4298. The Staffing Branch provides recruitment, and refers candidates for vacancies as well as processes new hires and personnel actions. They can be reached at 882-3203.
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