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realtor: 102 Ways To Thank a Veteran - 12/29/11 10:48 AM
I posted last year, and probably will every year.  I've enhanced and added, so if you can think of additional ways, please let me know, and I will add them.  Remember always
"All Gave Some But Some Gave All!"
 
1. Take a Veteran out to eat; whether it is a fast-food chain or a fine-dining establishment.
2. Are you a knitter or crocheter? Make a scarf for the cold-winters ahead. Donate them at a local-VFW for a veteran in need or contact Operation Gratitude to see how to donate.
3. Listen to their stories with interest. If they are a … (1 comments)

realtor: Retired and Have Questions About Storage of Household Goods? - 11/09/11 07:33 PM

When you retire from the military, you have the option of making one final move free of charge (courtesy of the military) back to your home of record. Speak to TMO (Traffic Management Office) about your plans to move back to your home of record, so that arrangements can be made to pack up your belongings and move you and your family back to your home of record. You have one year in which to complete your “final” move.  You are entitled to keep your household goods in storage for 12 months from your original date of retirement if you … (1 comments)

realtor: Will Military Play Shortage Affect Mortgages Late Fees? - 04/16/11 08:31 PM
The fol­low­ing is the lat­est update from DFAS on the April 15 pay­check "shortage".
Due to the near shut­down last week, most mil­i­tary should have received two deposits in their bank accounts on April 15.
Although active duty mem­bers and Reservists will receive two pay­ments to cover their full mid-month pay on April 15, the most cur­rent Net Pay Advice state­ments will still only show the par­tial pay­ments for the week of April 1-8.
In both cases a full account­ing of April pay will be avail­able on the nor­mal end of month LES, posted to myPay accounts on April 22.
Sim­ply … (2 comments)

realtor: Martial Arts Wrestler -Realtor license REVOKED! - 04/16/11 05:39 PM
In a Federal courthouse, UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen a mixed martial arts fighter was sentenced to two years probation, issued a $10,000 fine and had his Realtor's license revoked after pleading guilty to money laundering on January 3rd.  I guess he was originally facing something like 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine. 
While his suspension in the field of athletics will be lifted for him, NAR DON'T PLAY THAT!  His license is revoked!  Yeah, let me see that get lifted.
 
 
 
 
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realtor: Latest $8000 1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Update - 06/25/09 12:42 PM

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realtor: 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)

realtor: 2238 Seascale Ct., Navarre, Fl - 04/13/09 11:01 AM
Detached Single Family Full Agent Report P { page-break-before: always } @media screen {body {overflow: auto}} Wow, 4.5% interest rate for new buyers! You are talking about a mortgage principal and interest payment of $1200! 
 
                       
What an elegant home you've selected. Nestled in the center of a quiet cul de sac. From the brick exterior to the dimensional shingles everything here says "Welcome Home". When you enter the spacious tiled foyer, you are greeted on the left by the formal dining room and on the right the perfect location … (0 comments)

realtor: Skype is taking us where no man has gone before on the iPhone & Blackberry - 04/01/09 08:59 PM
Skype, is planning to launch its service for iPhone users on Tuesday and for BlackBerry in May in an effort to expand beyond the barriers of desktop computers.  They have been working to make its service work on the most popular advanced phones with Skype's feature-rich mobile offering appeal to new and existing customers. What a tremendous opportunity it would be to reach out and video touch like Capt. Kirk.  Then my coach won't have to fuss at me about my customer contact.
In May, it will launch a program for BlackBerry devices.  They have already announced Skype for Nokia phones … (6 comments)

realtor: Eglin AFB/ Hurlburt Field Air Force Assistance Fund kicked off March 30 - 03/31/09 07:36 PM
  The Air Force Assistance Fund, , which last year raised $6.7 million is a a fund that benefits active duty, reserve, guard, retirees, surviving spouses and families, kicks off March 30 and will run through May 11. As a 20 year Veteran myself, I know the benefits the existence of this fund has provided to some of my friends and co-workers through the years.  You never know when that emergency will arise that you couldn't plan for.  A death or family emergency in the family, and you don't have the funds for that exorbitant airfare to get you home tomorrow.  … (0 comments)

realtor: Know before you go... Destin's Club Overboard is off-limits for Military Personnel - 03/16/09 10:39 PM
A notice from Eglin Air Force Base officials says "all Armed Forces personnel" are forbidden from going inside Twisted Palms Grill & Bar and Club Overboard until further notice.  Now it's not very often that the military takes this type of action.  I've seen it when I was stationed overseas where businesses were "black-balled", and in a few racially charged areas in the United States.  And in case you don't know what that means, the short explanation is any armed forces personnel, whether in uniform or civilian clothing, who visits any of the businesses that are currently on the off-limits list … (2 comments)

realtor: Have You Heard about the Emerald Breeze Resort? - 02/08/09 03:59 AM
With 100 miles of white sandy beaches & beautiful emerald waters, the Northwest Florida Panhandle is one of Florida's best kept secret vacation destinations, -- even for those of us that live here year round. And soon, military members may have a new option on where to stay should they choose Fort Walton Beach to unwind.  Eglin AFB is in the works to enter into a long-term lease agreement with a private developer to provide first-class, affordable resort accommodations to our military members and their families. The resort would be located on Okaloosa Island at Test Area A-5, 17 acres directly … (0 comments)

realtor: Lenders Caught Using the Old Bait and Switch - 02/08/09 02:21 AM
 The Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with three lenders – one in Florida – who violated FTC law by misleading potential borrowers by allegedly touting low monthly payments and rates without fully disclosing loan terms. The lenders have actually agreed to settle, and admitted that their ads violated federal law. I'm not going to bother naming the culprits, because many more are doing it, they just haven't been caught/charged yet.  One of the direct mail ads for the company states: “30-Year Fixed. 1.95%.”

However, in the magnifying glass required fine-print, virtually illegible footnote at the bottom of the … (0 comments)

realtor: Realtor Call to Action on Stimulous Plan! - 02/06/09 06:14 PM
Dear Colleague,   I thought you might be interested in this Realtor Action Center Call-for-Action. If you go to the URL below you can learn more about NAR's Housing Stimulus Plan to reinvigorate the markets and to send your own message directly to Congress urging them to Unlock America's Economy through the inclusion of housing in the Stimulus package.   Take action on this Call-for-Action in support of NAR's Housing Stimulus Plan: http://takeaction.realtoractioncenter.com/campaign/2009stimulus?rk=wd_bIa1azByZW  
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