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military relocation specialist: Military Realtor in Fort Walton Beach, Florida - 12/23/10 02:40 AM
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When it comes to military moves, trust a REALTOR who has been in your shoes more than once. One that can and will explain the real estate and home buying process. I have an extensive military background, and over 12 years real estate experience in and around the Fort Walton Beach area.
Here is a quick did you know on Veteran Eligibility:
http://www.coldwellbanker.com/servlet/AgentListing?action=detail&ComColdwellbankerDataAgent_id=198468
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military relocation specialist: DREYER & REINBOLD RACING HOSTS 1st ANNUAL PARTNER SUMMIT AT EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE - 11/08/10 11:49 PM
The 2010 racing season has come to an end and the off-season is well underway and turning out to be both successful and busy for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. Next on the schedule for DRR is the inaugural Partner Summit, which will take place on Tuesday, November 9th and Wednesday, November 10th at Eglin Air Force Baseand the Water Color Inn & Resort.
Day One will take place at the spectacular Five-Star WaterColor Inn & Resort in Panama City, Florida. The second half of the inaugural Summit will take place at Eglin Air Force Base. DRR Partners will have a rare opportunity to … (0 comments)
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military relocation specialist: Stop Doing Your Sellers A DisService - 11/07/10 06:14 PM
When we take a listing from a homeowner to sell theri home, they are entrusting us with the sale of their most valuable asset. They trust us to market their property to the best of our abilities. So why aren't we? The most simple way to market someones home is to put it in the MLS right? Well, are you really telling agents how to get to the home that you are trying to get so handsomely paid for? I can tell you the answer is NO on many occassions!
Yesterday I was out showing properties. I had my handy dandy property lists … (7 comments)
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military relocation specialist: Northwest Florida Fall Job Fair - 08/06/10 11:54 AM
Fall Panhandle Job Fair September 16, 2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Northwest Florida Fairgrounds 1958 Lewis Turner Blvd Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547 The Panhandle Job Fair Foundation will host the Fall Panhandle Job Fair September 16, 2010, at Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, in Fort Walton Beach, Fl. The job fair will start at 10:00 AM and run until 3:00 PM. This job fair is completely free to the public. Here is a great opportunity, so help get the word out.
Seminars will also be offered on Federal Job Applications, Resume Writing, Interviewing Techniques, and Job Search Strategies. Complete information is available … (0 comments)
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military relocation specialist: National Flood Insurance program extended also! - 07/01/10 12:57 PM
Last night Senate approved the homebuyer tax credit AND without as much acclaim but equally important, they also passed the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act , which extends the National Flood Insurance Program until September 30 2010. This will allow home purchases in the 100-year floodplain to move forward. These homebuyers and homeowners have been sitting on pins and needles too since Friday when the house approved it, waiting for for the Senate to give the okay. What I found significant in this is that when signed into law by the President, the bill, which will apply retroactively, will cover the lapse period … (0 comments)
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military relocation specialist: Senate Approved Tax Credit Extension on it's way to the President! - 06/30/10 10:29 PM
Legislation in the Senate was approved tonight by unanimous consent! The House approved the measure on Tuesday. Now, Congress has sent President Obama a plan to give home buyers the extra three months to close to still get their $8,000 in federal tax credits. Buyers who already have signed contracts will now have until Sept. 30 2010, to complete their purchases.
Remember, this is not for new contracts, and our industry as a whole needs to be vigilent and police each other, because others will be in looking for those who will try to go and back date contracts fraudulently. I don't know of anyone … (7 comments)
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military relocation specialist: Looking for ways to support & honor U.S. military servicemembers and veterans who protect our security and freedom? - 11/10/09 10:19 AM
Many people have asked about how they can support the folks defending our freedom. When I was serving overseas, it was great to receive care packages. Sometimes from school children. People even wrote letters that would make me cry expressing their belief and support. I came across this information and thought I would share it. I'm sure at least one of the many links here will be helpful. I hope that you will share this with others.
In years past, you could wrap up a care package and mail it to "Any Service Member" for the holidays, but with increased mail restrictions, … (1 comments)
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military relocation specialist: How to save on your homeowners insurance - 09/16/09 12:36 AM
As the summer comes to a close, and we start buckling down for the fall and winter. Many are still faced with the challenges of where to save money. Well, as many homeowners pay their car insurance semi-annually, now might be a good time to review your homeowners policy as well for an updatebefore it's time to renew that as well? hadn't thought of that one had you?
Whether you are renting or one of the lucky people who have invested in their future as a homeowner, you'll find these few tips on lowering your homeowner's insurance rates very useful. And I'd … (0 comments)
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military relocation specialist: Still Sitting on the Rental Fence on Buying a Home? - 07/18/09 06:18 PM
If you are still sitting on the fence on buying a home or refinancing a mortgage, waiting for some special sign from the heavens or better still, "waiting for the market to hit bottom" ? Well my first response is, you won't know that the market has reached the bottom until you see the prices coming back up again, and that's called being behind the power curve.
Do you remember the one where the man is told the flood is coming and to leave the area, and they offer him a ride, and the man said "The Lord will make a … (0 comments)
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military relocation specialist: Directory of 55+ Housing Communities in Florida - 07/18/09 04:26 PM
As the Fair Housing Chairman for our board of realtors, I give a briefing every month in orientation on Fair Housing. People have often asked me about adult only communities. But 55+ housing communities have to be registered with the State, and identified as such. There are only a couple in the Fort Walton Beach area, and I've included them here:
Requirements for a community to be considered "housing for older persons":
* The housing is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons and is intended for, and solely occupied by, persons 62 years of age or older or
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military relocation specialist: 4th of July Events in and Around Fort Walton Beach - 07/04/09 04:57 PM
July 4th Extravaganza on the Harbor The July 4th Extravaganza at HarborWalk Village on Destin Harbor will feature live entertainment by the Zydeco Bad Boys and a 21-minute firework display sponsored by the City of Destin. Live entertainment will be on the HarborWalk Village stage from 7-9pm. Fireworks at 9pm. 850.337.8000Additional InformationPhone: (850) 337-8000Website: www.harborwalkdestin.comEvent Time: See above Event Type: Fireworks, Holiday Events Party in the Open Market Artists, vendors, friends, neighbors and customers come together in The Fountain Square in Fort Walton Beach to celebrate the 4th of July. Bring a covered dish to participate. Followed by fireworks at The … (2 comments)
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military relocation specialist: Fort Walton Beach June Real Estate Market Update - 07/02/09 09:15 PM
This is good news for Fort Walton Beach, as it reflects an increase in the number of single family homes sold in May. There is additional good news, because these numbers also reflect a decrease in the number of days on the market previously 130 days, as well as the price per square foot has increased from $103 to $118, which will be great news for homeowners trying to sell or considering selling their homes, Or people thinking about buying. You still have until 30 November 2009 if you qualify for the first time homebuyers tax credit. While this chart only … (0 comments)
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military relocation specialist: Florida's New Seat Belt Law - 06/29/09 06:22 PM
Starting Tuesday 30 June 2009, you may find that you won't have to be speeding or swerving for that matter to be pulled over by a Law Enforsement Officer in Florida. Thats right, drivers can now be stopped for failing to wear a seat belt and be receive a ticked for $93 as part of the new primary seatbelt law. Before June 30, failing to buckle up wasn't reason enough for an officer to pull a car over, but now you can be pulled over for that if for no other reason.
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military relocation specialist: Latest $8000 1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Update - 06/25/09 12:42 PM
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military relocation specialist: New Military Reception Area at NW Florida Airport - 06/17/09 12:40 PM
There are always changes going on around us, most you don't even notice until after the fact. So just in case you didn't know that the Okaloosa airport located in ValParaiso is now named the Northwest Florida Regional Airport. You will still land on Eglin AFB, and taxi over to the commercial side, they just changed the name.
Now that you know what airport I'm speaking about, I want to tell you about the latest addition to the airport taking place. There will be a new Military Reception area located on the first floor of the airport. You will recognize it by … (0 comments)
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military relocation specialist: Should It Really Be Called Swine Flu? - 05/02/09 02:31 PM
Is the term "swine flu" appropriate, given that the new virus has not yet been isolated in samples taken from pigs in Mexico or elsewhere? While the new virus seems to be most heavily composed of traits from swine influenza virus material, it also has human and avian influenza traits as well, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
Government officials in Thailand, one of the world’s largest meat exporters, have started referring to the disease as “Mexican flu.” An Israeli deputy health minister said his country would do the same, to keep Jews if only … (5 comments)
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military relocation specialist: Do You Know What the 2009 Housing Loan Limits Are? - 05/01/09 08:00 PM
While the housing market is going through a period of correction, the news media would have you believe the sky is falling. While great for generating news bites, the fact is, if you follow the timeline of property values over the past few years, you will notice a modest increase in property values somewhere around 6 percent. When the housing market spiked in 2005-2006, it wasn't possible for the market to sustain that type of spike at those prices. Basically people were buying their future equity in the home, and thereby leaving it unable to gain additional equity. The result is … (0 comments)
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military relocation specialist: Eglin AFB Plans Town Hall Meetings on F-35 - 04/26/09 01:59 AM
What's going on? Eglin Air Force Base officials plan a series of town hall meetings to give members of surrounding communities an update on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program and other projects under way at the base.
The first meeting will be in the Crestview High School gymnasium Thursday April 30th at 6 p.m.
Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, will be discussing a supplemental environmental impact statement for the Joint Strike Fighter program, as well as the Army 7th Special Forces Group's move to Eglin. Great information to stay abreast of what's going on in and … (0 comments)
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military relocation specialist: UWF Is Reaching Out to Military Students - 04/26/09 12:33 AM
University prepares for an influx thanks to GI Bill. If you serve or served in the military, the University of West Florida wants to serve you.
UWF has ramped up its efforts to make education accessible to veterans and active-duty military in Northwest Florida. UWF is preparing for a possible influx of veteran students related to changes extending the benefits of the Montgomery GI Bill and the return of soldiers from Iraq.
The school is preparing for a significant increase in active-military students in the next few years as a result of the relocation of the Army's 7th Special Forces Group from … (0 comments)
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military relocation specialist: How HUD Reform Affects You - 04/14/09 11:48 AM
Gear up for new HUD-1 Settlement Statements and GFEs. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) finalized its new rulings on the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Acts (RESPA).
What does RESPA reform mean to you?Whether you help consumers find, purchase, finance or close the sale on a home, you can expect some significant changes in process and paperwork. The reforms include two new forms: a firmer Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and a new HUD-1 Settlement Statement. New rulings go into effect January 1, 2010.
New forms, more disclosure-HUD’s goal was to make it easier for borrowers to shop and compare … (2 comments)
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Karen Butler, Fort Walton Military Specialist
Fort Walton Beach,
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