Northwest Florida Realtor - Archives May, 2007

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Buying a Florida Property - 05/30/07 05:03 PM

Information pertinent to buyers, with details walking you through the buying process and home loan information.
Buying Information
If you're looking to buy, we have many tools to help you find the home of your dreams on the Emerald Coast. All information provided herein is free of charge and with no obligation.
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Walton County Florida Information on Selling - 05/30/07 05:01 PM

http://www.waltonmls.com/selling.asp
Selling Information
Looking to sell your home? We can help! This page is designed to provide helpful information if you are thinking of selling your home.
CMA Submission Form
You can submit this handy CMA Form and receive a free Comparative Market Analysis of your home or property. … (0 comments)

Walton County Privacy policy - 05/30/07 04:59 PM

You can read our Privacy Policy here, which states how we treat any information you submit to us.
http://www.waltonmls.com/privacy.asp
Florida Real Estate with Brandon Jordan, your Northwest Florida Realtor and ActiveRain featured Realtor for Okaloosa County since 2007. We provide this information and much more on our site for you at … (0 comments)

Walton County Florida MLS Free Search - 05/30/07 04:58 PM

Here you will have instant access to the MLS to search all homes for sale on the Emerald Coast for free.
http://www.WaltonCOUNTYMLS.com/search.asp

Florida Real Estate with Brandon Jordan, your Northwest Florida Realtor and ActiveRain featured Realtor for Okaloosa County since 2007. We provide this information and much more on our site … (0 comments)

County Florida - 05/30/07 04:55 PM

http://www.waltonmls.com/community.asp
The Community page is a guide to the entire Emerald Coast. You can view information about Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Santa Rosa, Escambia, Washington, Bay, and Jackson counties, plus in-depth information about cities in the area like DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Santa Rosa Beach, Seagrove, Seaside, and Miramar Beach. Each city's page … (0 comments)

My Real Estate Blog Brandon Jordan - 05/30/07 04:50 PM

This is Brandon's blog, which covers all aspects of real estate: loans, home inspections, appraisals, proposed developments, and more.
http://www.waltonmls.com/blog.asp

Florida Real Estate with Brandon Jordan, your Northwest Florida Realtor and ActiveRain featured Realtor for Okaloosa County since 2007. We provide this information and much more on our site … (0 comments)

Walton County Homepage - 05/30/07 04:47 PM

This is the home page of WaltonMLS.com. Here you can view the latest blog entry, the featured listing, and so much more.
http://www.waltonmls.com/index.asp
Florida Real Estate with Brandon Jordan, your Northwest Florida Realtor and ActiveRain featured Realtor for Okaloosa County since 2007. We provide this information and much more on our … (0 comments)

Buy a Florida Vacation Home - 05/30/07 04:27 PM

If anyone has any suggestions I got a great name I think for a website BuyAFloridaVacationHome.com I have checked out google no BuyAFloridaVacationHome.com there and yahoo no BuyAFloridaVacationHome.com there either and other search same not even on the first page for my BUYAFLORIDAVACATIONHOME.COM of any of the other engines so anyone have any suggestions … (0 comments)

Walton County Florida sitemap - 05/30/07 04:20 PM

Walton County Florida Home: This is the home page of WaltonMLS.com. Here you can view the latest blog entry, the featured listing, and so much more.
Walton County Florida Tell a Friend: Here you can tell a friend about WaltonMLS.com by sending them an email through the site.
Walton County Florida … (0 comments)

Tell a Friend about our site and email our site to them - 05/30/07 04:19 PM

Tell a friend about this site! Simply fill out the short form below with your email address and the email address of the person you think might be interested in WaltonMLS.com, include a personal message to the person if you like, and click Submit. A link to the site, along with … (0 comments)

Walton Florida mailing list - 05/30/07 04:17 PM

Click below takes you to WaltonMLS.com for our automated home search mailing list. Periodically, a search on your home criteria will be sent to the MLS and the results will be automatically emailed to you.

http://www.waltonmls.com/mail.asp
Florida Real Estate with Brandon Jordan, your Northwest Florida Realtor and ActiveRain featured … (0 comments)

Crestview Florida Real Estate - 05/30/07 04:14 PM

Crestview Florida Real Estate and surrounding area Home: This is the home page of OkaloosaMLS.com. Here you can view the latest blog entry, the featured listing, and so much more.
Crestview Florida Real Estate and surrounding area Tell a Friend: Here you can tell a friend about OkaloosaMLS.com by sending them an … (2 comments)

Our privacy policy - 05/30/07 04:09 PM

You can read our Privacy Policy here, which states how we treat any information you submit to us
http://www.okaloosamls.com/privacy.asp
Florida Real Estate with Brandon Jordan, your Northwest Florida Realtor and ActiveRain featured Realtor for Okaloosa County since 2007. We provide this information and much more on our site for you at … (0 comments)

MLS Search page - 05/30/07 04:08 PM

Here you will have free instant access to the MLS to search all homes for sale on the Emerald Coast.

http://www.okaloosamls.com/search.asp

Florida Real Estate with Brandon Jordan, your Northwest Florida Realtor and ActiveRain featured Realtor for Okaloosa County since 2007. We provide this information and much more on our site for … (0 comments)

Community page for Northwest Florida - 05/30/07 04:06 PM

http://www.okaloosamls.com/community.asp
Okaloosa County includes Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Crestview, Niceville, Valapariso, Baker, and Holt.
Walton County includes DeFuniak Springs, Paxton, Freeport, Argyle, Grayton Beach, Mossy Head, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach, and Seagrove Beach.
Holmes County includes Bonifay, Ponce de Leon, Bruce, Noma, Red Bay, and Westville.
Santa Rosa County includes Milton, Navarre, Pace, … (0 comments)

Real Estate Blog by Brandon Jordan - 05/30/07 04:04 PM

http://www.okaloosamls.com/blog.asp This is Brandon's blog, which covers all aspects of real estate: loans, home inspections, appraisals, proposed developments, and more Florida Real Estate with Brandon Jordan, your Northwest Florida Realtor and ActiveRain featured Realtor for Okaloosa County since 2007. We provide this information and much more on our site for you … (0 comments)

Okaloosa MLS Site map - 05/30/07 04:02 PM

Our Real Estate site www.OkaloosaMLS.com has just added a site map to include an even easier way to use and find what you are looking for just click the link below and try it out.

http://www.okaloosamls.com/sitemap.asp
Florida Real Estate with Brandon Jordan, your Northwest Florida Realtor and ActiveRain featured Realtor for Okaloosa County since … (0 comments)

Tell a Friend about our site - 05/30/07 03:59 PM

Tell a friend about this site! Simply fill out the short form below with your email address and the email address of the person you think might be interested in OkaloosaMLS.com, include a personal message to the person if you like, and click Submit. A link to the site, along with … (0 comments)

Sell your home - 05/30/07 03:57 PM

Find the value of your home with a free cma
Click the link below to go directly to our newly added CMA Form all new details on our CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) that can be filled in fast and easy. More information included for this CMA to give us as close to a true CMA … (0 comments)

Find the value of your home with a free cma - 05/30/07 03:56 PM

Click the link below to go directly to our newly added CMA Form all new details on our CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) that can be filled in fast and easy. More information included for this CMA to give us as close to a true CMA value an estimated value as possible.

http://www.okaloosamls.com/mailinglist.aspx
Florida Real Estate with … (0 comments)

Area's that I cover - 05/29/07 06:27 PM

Okaloosa County Schools - 05/29/07 03:49 PM

In 2000, the Okaloosa School Board has been honored as a Blue Ribbon School District, ranking in the top third nationally for academic excellence. This county's schools rated #1 in the State of Florida in both 2003 and 2004. This year our students again took the #1 position in math and … (0 comments)

Walton County - 05/29/07 03:43 PM

Walton County Schools67% of Walton County Schools are A-grade schools under the state's FCAT program (see SCHOOL SCORE CARDS). This county has recently experienced an exponential economic growth as tourism based businesses and major housing developments have sprung up in the county. Yet, even with such a growth spurt, the teacher … (0 comments)

Santa Rosa County Schools - 05/29/07 03:42 PM

Our students in Santa Rosa County School District ranked #1 in the state in reading scores. Santa Rosa County Schools are committed to excellence as is evidenced in their high rankings among all school districts in Florida. In all measures of achievement in every subject area and at every grade level, … (0 comments)

Our Climate - 05/29/07 03:38 PM

Fun in the sun can be had year round across our tri-county area. The average August temperature is 80.8 degrees. Even during the peak months of summertime, cooling gulf breezes set the thermometer lower than the blistering temperatures the rest of the state may be experiencing. Our summers are warm but … (0 comments)

Homefinding community - 05/29/07 02:53 PM

Florida Real Estate with Brandon Jordan, your Northwest Florida Realtor and ActiveRain featured Realtor for Okaloosa County since 2007. We provide this information and much more on our site for you at no charge, so please remember us when you're looking to buy or sell real estate.
… (0 comments)

Consumer confidence improves - 05/29/07 02:51 PM

Tuesday, May 29, 2007Inman News
Despite record-high gas prices, consumer confidence brightened in May, The Conference Board reported today.
The Consumer Confidence Index rose to 108 this month from 106.3 in April, mostly because current-day business conditions seem better, but the outlook for the rest of the year is still uncertain.
"The bounce-back in … (0 comments)

Save GAS - 05/29/07 02:21 PM

IBS LINKS - 05/27/07 06:23 PM

Okaloosa County News - 05/27/07 06:21 PM

Okaloosa County News
Okaloosa County News Release
5/23/2007
Beach Safety is the Topic on "Focus on Okaloosa" Thursday
This month's "Focus on Okaloosa," airing Thursday, May 24, will highlight
Beach Safety Week, May 21-27, 2007. Tune into Cox Communications, Channel 6,
at 5:30 p.m., to see Beach Division Chief Tracey Vause and Lifeguard Supervisor
Derrick Sims discussing … (0 comments)

Realogy responds - 05/27/07 06:19 PM

SIDEBAR: Full text of letter to 60 Minutes Executive Producer Jeff Fager from Realogy CEO Alex Perriello:
May 16, 2007Jeff FagerExecutive ProducerCBS News "60 Minutes"555 West 57th, 9th FloorNew York, NY. 10019Dear Mr. Fager:
Your story on the real estate industry that aired on May 13th had more holes than a leaky roof.
Putting … (0 comments)

NAR request correction on 60 Minutes - 05/27/07 06:14 PM

NAR requested that 60 Minutes correct the following four points on its Web site.
* All real estate commissions are negotiable and the average is 5.1 percent, according to the most recent available data.* The National Association of Realtors is a trade association and does not "govern" the real estate industry.* There … (0 comments)

Realogy answers back to the 60 Minutes show - 05/27/07 06:11 PM

Realogy answers back to the 60 Minutes show
By Beth McGuire
RISMEDIA, May 21, 2007-Heavy hitters from the Realogy Franchise Group and the National Association of Realtors stepped up their response this past week to the 60 Minutes segment about online discount real estate broker Redfin which aired last Sunday. In letters written … (0 comments)

IBS LINKS - 05/24/07 01:56 PM

Okaloosa County News - 05/24/07 01:43 PM

Okaloosa County News Release
5/23/2007
Beach Safety is the Topic on "Focus on Okaloosa" Thursday
This month's "Focus on Okaloosa," airing Thursday, May 24, will highlight
Beach Safety Week, May 21-27, 2007. Tune into Cox Communications, Channel 6,
at 5:30 p.m., to see Beach Division Chief Tracey Vause and Lifeguard Supervisor
Derrick Sims discussing beach safety, warning … (0 comments)

ERA Seller Security plan benefits - 05/24/07 01:28 PM

ERA Seller security plan benefits
Program Benefits
The Sellers Security® Plan Slogan "We Will Sell Your House, Or ERA Will Buy It!"® drives inquiries and interest. Often underlying that consumer question... "What's this deal about ERA buying my house?"... is skepticism and doubt.
What are the benefits to a Seller? … (0 comments)

Seller security plan new Florida Real Estate with Brandon Jordan, your Northwest Florida Realtor and ActiveRain featured Realtor for Okaloosa County since 2007. We provide this information and much more on our site for you at no charge, so please remembe - 05/24/07 01:26 PM

"Let's Go Shopping!"
Most other real estate companies can only sell their listings to a cash buyer or a homeowner whose current home is sold and ready to close. You have access to those buyers and more! There are potential buyers for your listings that own a house that would … (0 comments)

ERA Home Protection plus - 05/24/07 01:25 PM

ERA home protection plan
ERA Home Protection Plan® Comprehensive, Insured
Program Overview:The ERA Home Protection Plan is a fully insured home warranty administered by American Home Shield.
With the ERA Home Protection Plan, you can increase your chances of selling your home faster and for more money, or can enjoy the peace of mind … (0 comments)

ERA Answers - 05/24/07 01:24 PM

ERA Answers We know that ERA® professionals are totally committed to providing whatever it takes to help their customers through the home buying or selling process. ERA Answers is part of that ERA® commitment.
The ERA Answers Book addresses nearly 100 of the questions on real estate customers' minds. It's handled … (0 comments)

The power of Singles Home ownership - 05/24/07 01:23 PM

The power of singles and home ownership
The Power of One: Singles Opt for the Advantages of Homeownership
By Brenda W. Casserly, President & COO, ERA Franchise Systems, Inc.
It may surprise you to learn that a recent study completed by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University cited … (0 comments)

Senior Housing Market - 05/24/07 01:22 PM

Senior housing market
Opportunities abound for Realtors® who are ready to service the senior market By Brenda W. Casserly, President & COO, ERA Franchise Systems, Inc.
Realtors® cannot ignore the impact that seniors are having on the business of real estate. Activity in the senior segment of the market is steadily increasing due … (0 comments)

About me - 05/24/07 01:19 PM

About ME:
I grew up in Columbus, Ohio. At age 16 I started my own business and I graduated from Franklin Heights High School at age 18. At that time, I made a decision to keep expanding my business; I ended up adding a storefront website called BVGames.com which was recently purchased … (0 comments)

Demand for bigger houses keep growing - 05/24/07 12:52 PM

McMansions are sprouting in the suburbs of Washington and Atlanta, in southern Connecticut and out West in Utah as an appetite for bigger homes in the United States just keeps on growing.One in five American houses had at least four bedrooms in 2005. That's up from one in six in 1990, … (0 comments)

Growing technology sectors boosts Florida housing - 05/24/07 12:49 PM

The country's high-tech industry added nearly 150,000 new jobs in 2006, according to "Cyberstates 2007," an annual report detailing trends in high-tech employment and wages. The report, published by AeA, a trade association representing all segments of the high-tech industry, is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. … (0 comments)

April new home sales highest monthly gain in 14 years - 05/24/07 12:47 PM

May 24, 2007 - Sales of new homes surged in April by the biggest amount in 14 years, but the median price of a new home dropped by the largest amount on record. The mixed signals left no clear picture of whether the worst of the nation's housing slump is over.The … (0 comments)

Okaloosa County Increase Homestead Extensions up to 50,000 - 05/20/07 12:14 PM

Press Release
5/18/2007
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Increases Homestead Extension for Senior Citizens
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners voted to increase homestead exemptions from $25,000 to $50,000 for Senior Citizens at the regular meeting held Tuesday, May 15. The emergency ordinance proposed and approved applies to homeowners over the … (0 comments)

EMS Food drive - 05/20/07 12:12 PM

EMS Week food drive 07.doc, P2 EMS Week Food Drive May 24
Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is sponsoring a food drive on Thursday, May 24, 2007. The EMS Week Food Drive will be held in the Publix parking lot at Paradise Point Shopping Center from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 … (0 comments)

Okaloosa County EMS - 05/20/07 12:11 PM

Okaloosa County EMS and Local Photographer Capture State Award
It started with an emergency in Crestview, as Photo Journalist Ken Nielsen arrived on the scene of a patient being rushed by helicopter to a nearby hospital. Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is treating the patient from the moment they arrive … (0 comments)

Okaloosa County will break ground on new water Reclamation Facility - 05/20/07 12:10 PM

PRESS RELEASE
May 14, 2007

The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will break ground on the Arbennie Pritchett Water Reclamation Facility on Monday, May 21, at 11 a.m. The new facility will be a 10 million gallon per day state-of-the-art water reclamation facility and will replace the existing 6.5 million gallon … (0 comments)

New Flights added to Delta Connection - 05/20/07 12:09 PM

Airport Director Jerry Sealy, 651-7160 PO7-105 Delta Connection/Freedom Air Offers Non-stop Flights from Ft. Walton Beach to Orlando
Delta Connection/Freedom Air is now providing nonstop jet service between Okaloosa Regional Airport and Orlando International Airports. The approximate one-hour flight departs daily from Okaloosa Regional Airport at 7:45 a.m., in a 50-seat … (0 comments)

Commission meeting - 05/20/07 12:07 PM

Press Release
5/10/2007
Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 15, 2007
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold their next public Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 15, at 8:30 a.m. at the Okaloosa Co. Water & Sewer Building, 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., in Ft. Walton Beach.
For a more detailed agenda or … (0 comments)

Burn Ban Okaloosa Florida - 05/20/07 12:06 PM

Press Release
5/8/2007
Burn Ban Advisory Issued Throughout Okaloosa County
Due to wildfires in Walton County and current drought conditions, Okaloosa County Public Safety, Sheriff's Office and the Okaloosa County Fire Chief's Association is issuing a burn ban. Open burning, to include, but not limited to, campfires, wildfires, bonfires, trash burning … (2 comments)

Okaloosa Library Cooperative - 05/20/07 12:05 PM

Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Governing Board Meeting Monday
The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative (OCPLC) Governing Board will meeting Monday, May 14, 2007, in the Niceville Library Conference Room. The Board meeting will begin at 9:45 a.m. and is open to the public.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative members include … (0 comments)

Young Investors program - 05/20/07 12:03 PM

Press Release

5/3/2007
Young Investor Program in June

Young investors can be future millionaires. Classes are being conveniently planned in June, in Ft. Walton Beach and Crestview, to assist young people in planning their financial future. Call 689-5850, 729-1400, extension 5850, or email lboutwell@co.okaloosa.fl.us to find out how … (0 comments)

Panhandle Historic Preservation alliance - 05/20/07 12:02 PM

Panhandle Historic Preservation Alliance Meeting Scheduled May 12
The Panhandle Historic Preservation Alliance is comprised of community leaders, organizations and individuals actively engaged in the collection, preservation and restoration of historic property and memorabilia from the State of Florida and their respective communities throughout the Panhandle.
The Alliance strives to pool … (0 comments)

Hands on History - 05/20/07 12:00 PM

Hands-on History at the Heritage Museum
Victorian Teddy Bear Tea Party May 12
Valparaiso, FL - On Saturday, May 12 from 2-4 pm, the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will host a Victorian Teddy Bear Tea Party for children ages 4-9. Visit and enjoy afternoon teatime, learn about Victorian era traditions … (0 comments)

Popular Festival Fundraiser - 05/20/07 11:59 AM

Entertainment Schedule (tentative) 4/24/2007 Kathy Newby, 850.651.7515, knewby@co.okaloosa.fl.us Michelle Severino, 678.2615 P07-96 31st Annual Saturday in the Park Popular Festival and Fundraiser for the Heritage Museum on April 28
Valparaiso, FL - On Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will host its … (0 comments)

Okaloosa Teach a child to save - 05/20/07 11:58 AM

689.5850, ecourtney@co.okaloosa.fl.us Extension Agent IV-Family & Consumer Sciences University of Florida-Extension Okaloosa County http://okaloosa.ifas.ufl.edu 4th Annual Teach Children To Save Project The Okaloosa $aves Coalition today announced its support of the national "Teach Children to Save Day" (April 25th), sponsored by the American Bankers Association Education Foundation and National Credit Union … (0 comments)

Ready Okaloosa - 05/20/07 11:56 AM

READYOKALOOSA!
The calm before the storm.
PRESS CONFERENCE : Thursday, April 26,1:30 PM
Commission Conference Room.
Ft. Walton Beach Water & Sewer Building
1804Lewis Turner Blvd., Ft. Walton Beach
Are you Ready Okaloosa? The following agencies have combined to provide assistance in preparation for a storm. Fridays in May, residents will … (0 comments)

Public Notice Okaloosa - 05/20/07 11:55 AM

Public Notice
Road Construction Update and Closures
Crestview, FL - Sherman Kennedy Road, just north of Panther Creek Bridge in District 3 North, will be closed from 8:00 a.m., April 17th until 8:00 a.m., April 18th for road repairs. Each side will be accessible, but through traffic will not be allowed. … (0 comments)

Growth Management - 05/20/07 11:53 AM

Growth Management, 651.7180; or Jeff Fanto, 609.3014;jfanto@co.okaloosa.fl.us P07-90 Jeff Fanto Catching Up to Growth Management
Jeff Fanto of Niceville has been hired as the new Growth Project Coordinator, the primary point of contact on all matters concerning the Eglin Installation Growth Committee (EIGC) Growth Management Plan, and the Joint Land Use … (0 comments)

Capital Projects - 05/20/07 11:51 AM

Capital Projects Workshop Tuesday
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold their next public workshop on Tuesday, April 10, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Water and Sewer Building, 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting, which will be held on the third floor in … (0 comments)

The Wave Trolley - 05/20/07 11:50 AM

Get Ready to Ride the WAVE Trolley

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 … (0 comments)

Hurlburt Field Road Update - 05/20/07 11:49 AM

Hurlburt Field Road Update
The traffic signal at Hurlburt Field Road and Martin Luther King Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach will be activated as a flashing light beginning Wednesday, March 28. On Martin Luther King Boulevard, a yellow flashing light will direct drivers to yield to traffic and proceed with caution, … (0 comments)

Public Notice - 05/20/07 11:47 AM

Public Notice

Shoal River Drive Closure April 2 through 12
Shoal River Drive in Crestview will be closed from Live Oak Church Road to Timberline Drive effective 8:00 a.m. April 2, through 4:00 p.m. April 12, 2007. Detour routes will be posted while the Road Department crews replace drainage pipes and … (0 comments)

Okaloosa Public Library - 05/20/07 11:46 AM

Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Governing Board Meeting Monday
The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative (OCPLC) Governing Board will meeting Monday, March 26, 2007, in the Niceville Library conference room. The Board meeting will begin at 11:00 and a technology meeting will begin at 11:30. Lunch will be provided.
The technology … (0 comments)

Gulf Coast Gardening - 05/20/07 11:45 AM

Gulf Coast Gardening for Newcomers Course
Florida is not the easiest place to grow things, despite the fact that our state's name means "feast of flowers." Much of the frustration with growing lawns, landscapes and gardens in Florida's Panhandle has to do with selecting the wrong plant for the wrong place, … (0 comments)

University of Florida Extension office - 05/20/07 11:44 AM

The University of Florida Extension Office and NOMC team up to Reduce Waistlines and Fatten Wallets

Waistlines and wallets factor heavily when people set personal goals in their life. If you're one of these people, you don't want to miss this exciting Seminar "Small Steps to Health and Wealth," … (0 comments)

Okaloosa County Commissionsers week - 05/20/07 11:42 AM

Board of Okaloosa County Commissioners Week Ahead
Commission Meeting Tuesday
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold their next public Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 20, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Okaloosa Co. Water & Sewer Building, 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., in Ft. Walton Beach.
For a more detailed … (0 comments)

Okaloosa County Public works - 05/20/07 11:41 AM

Tee Off for the American Heart Association Okaloosa County Public Works Employees Host 6th Annual Golf Tournament Sign up now and put your winning team together for the Golf Tournament held at the Foxwood Country Club in Crestview on April 13, 2007. Show time is 12:30 and tee time is 1:00 … (0 comments)

Volunteer at the Heritage Museum - 05/20/07 11:40 AM

Press Release 3/9/2007 Kathy Newby, 850.651.7515 knewby@co.okaloosa.fl.us p07-72 Volunteer Opportunities at the Heritage Museum
Use your talent, skills, and creativity to benefit the community and help preserve local history! Volunteer at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida this spring and gain knowledge, develop new skills, contribute to the cultural and educational … (0 comments)

Lifeguards patrolling Okaloosa - 05/20/07 11:38 AM

Lifeguards Patrolling Okaloosa County Beaches
Okaloosa County Lifeguards will begin patrolling county beaches beginning Saturday, March 10, 2007, at 9 a.m. Lifeguards will work daily through the season, which ends in mid-October.
"The Okaloosa County Beach Safety Program has worked hard, saving countless lives through rescues and more importantly, through education. … (0 comments)

Jeff Miller to visit Okaloosa County - 05/20/07 11:37 AM

Congressman Jeff Miller's Veterans Affairs Specialist to Visit Okaloosa County Next Tuesday
Retired Master Chief Bill Cooper, Veterans Affairs Specialist for United States Congressman Jeff Miller, will be in the Okaloosa County Veterans Service Office at the following times to meet with area Veterans with concerns about all VA related issues. … (0 comments)

Transportation Five Year plan - 05/20/07 11:33 AM

Board of Okaloosa County Commissioners Week Ahead Transportation Five-Year Plan Workshop on Tuesday

The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Transportation Five-Year Plan, on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. The workshop is scheduled for 4 p.m. and the public is encouraged to attend. "Meeting transportation and growth … (0 comments)

911 Institute Honors Okaloosa County Communications - 05/20/07 11:32 AM

Press Release Contacts: Kathy Newby, PIO, 651-7515, knewby@co.okaloosa.fl.us Dino Villani, EMS, 651-7150, dvillani@co.okaloosa.fl.us For Immediate Release Contact: Art Brodsky
March 7, 2007 301-908-7715
Aaron Holman
202-292-4603
E9-1-1 Institute Honors Okaloosa County Communiciations Technician
The E-911 Institute in Washington, D.C., has named Nina Anne Hawkins of the Okaloosa County Department of Public … (0 comments)

911 Institute Honors - 05/20/07 11:29 AM

PRESS RELEASE - E-911 Institute (#2 Kaela O'Neill / Nina Hawkins) Contacts: Kathy Newby, 651-7515, knewby@co.okaloosa.fl.us Dino Villani, EMS, 651-7150, dvillani@co.okaloosa.fl.us For Immediate Release Contact: Art Brodsky
March 7, 2007 301-908-7715
Aaron Holman
202-292-4603
E9-1-1 Institute Honors Kaela O'Neill for 9-1-1 Heroism
The E-911 Institute in Washington, D.C., has named Kaela … (0 comments)

Kiwanis yard sale - 05/20/07 11:28 AM

Kiwanis Yard Sale Spectacular Donations to be Accepted March 17-24 at Heritage Museum
Valparaiso, FL - The Niceville-Valparaiso Kiwanis Club will host its Yard Sale Spectacular to benefit the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida on Saturday, March 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hundreds of items will be sold including … (0 comments)

Crestview commission meeting - 05/20/07 11:25 AM

Commission Meeting Tuesday, 6 PM
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. … (0 comments)

New security entrance at Crestview Courthouse - 05/20/07 11:23 AM

New Security Entrance at Crestview Courthouse
Visitors entering the Crestview Courthouse will now pass through a security checkpoint, equipped with metal detectors. Personal items will be scanned, as well. Additionally, all visitors will be required to enter the Courthouse at the entrance facing Highway 90. These new security measures are for … (0 comments)

Special Meeting Okaloosa County - 05/20/07 11:22 AM

A Special Meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners is Scheduled Tuesday, February 27
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners (BCC) will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, February 27, at 3:45 p.m. The BCC will be asked to approve the ranking by the Review Committee of the Design Build … (0 comments)

Take A Break - 05/20/07 11:21 AM

Take a Break, Take a Trip
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 … (0 comments)

Okaloosa Saves - 05/20/07 11:19 AM

Okaloosa Saves/America Saves week
Currently the national savings rate is below zero percent, something that has not occurred since the Great depression. In addition the overall consumer debt has increased by 38% for households at all income levels over the last year.
To combat these startling statistics, Okaloosa Saves/America Saves is … (0 comments)

Heritage Museum to Combine Art,History,and Music - 05/20/07 11:09 AM

The Boeing Company Enables Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and the Heritage Museum to Combine Art, History, and Music for an Extraordinary Experience
The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO), and the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida have been awarded a grant from The Boeing Company for a partnership performance on Friday, February … (0 comments)

Workshop - 05/20/07 11:07 AM

Workshops Schedule (Tuesdays): Stormwater Workshop:
February 13 9 AM
Water & Sewer Bldg., Commission Conference Room
1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Ft. Walton Beach
Feb. 20, 6 PM
Board of County Commission Regular Meeting
Impact Fees:
Feb. 27 4 PM
Crestview Courthouse - (For security purposes, enter Front Door facing Hwy.90)
101 … (0 comments)

StormWater Workshop - 05/20/07 11:05 AM

Stormwater Workshop Scheduled for Next Week
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss Stormwater issues, on Tuesday, February 13. The workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. and the public is encouraged to attend. "We have many challenges this year, and we want to provide information, seek input from … (0 comments)

Florida Animal Control - 05/20/07 11:03 AM

Lions, Tigers, and Snakes, Oh My!
Florida Animal Control Association Takes Stand on Dangerous Wildlife
In a dedicated effort to better protect public safety, the Florida Animal Control Association (FACA) (http://floridaanimalcontrol.org/) has sent a detailed list of recommendations to the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) regarding Dangerous Captive Wildlife such as lions, … (0 comments)

Wave Schedule Changes - 05/20/07 11:02 AM

WAVE Shuttle Schedule Changes
In our continuing efforts to better serve the Island and Destin Shuttle users and to facilitate more efficient transitions between routes, the following schedule adjustments are effective immediately:
Route #20, Island Shuttle
departs Uptown Station on the half hour
beginning at 7:30 a.m. and operating until 6:30 … (0 comments)

Commission Don Amunds and County Admin. Jim Curry to appear on Focus on Okaloosa - 05/20/07 11:00 AM

Commissioner Don Amunds and County Administrator Jim Curry to Appear on "Focus on Okaloosa" Thursday
This month's "Focus on Okaloosa," airing Thursday, January 25, will highlight upcoming workshops concerning stormwater, impact fees, transportation, capital improvements and the budget. Commissioner Don Amunds and County Administrator Jim Curry will be interviewed live at … (0 comments)

Commission Chair Recognizes Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Riemer - 05/20/07 10:58 AM

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 … (0 comments)

Reconstruction of Ocean City Access Ways - 05/20/07 10:56 AM

Reconstruction of the Ocean City Access Ways to be Discussed
District 3 Commissioner Bill Roberts, along with Okaloosa County Public Works, will meet with homeowners and all interested parties about the "Reconstruction of the Ocean City Access Ways."
The meeting will take place in the third floor conference room, of the Water and … (0 comments)

Crestview Parks Advisory Committe Schedule for 2007 - 05/20/07 10:51 AM

Parks Advisory Committee Meetings Scheduled for 2007
The Okaloosa County Parks Advisory Committee's first meeting will be held in Crestview from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The meetings will alternate between Crestview and Fort Walton Beach throughout the year. The Crestview meetings are held in the Public Works Conference Room at 1759 … (0 comments)

Crestview Florida - 05/20/07 10:43 AM

The City of Crestview received its charter from the Florida Legislature and was officially incorporated in 1916. Crestview's name was chosen because it is located on the peak of a long woodland range between the Yellow and Shoal rivers, which flow almost parallel on the east and west side of the … (0 comments)

RIS Media - 05/15/07 05:32 PM

Are You Creating a Consumer-Facing Business? Find out at RISMedia's 2nd Annual Power Broker Forum & Reception! Date: Thursday, May 17, 2007; held during NAR Midyear Time/Room: 3:15-4:45 p.m. in Salon III; reception to follow in Maryland SuitePlace: The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C. Forum topics will include:- Creating an … (0 comments)

Panama City Beach - 05/15/07 05:20 PM

Panama City beach is happening, Believe it or not.PANAMA CITY BEACH - Completed just in time for the summer blockbuster season, Pier Park's new 16-screen movie theater will open later this month, a Southern Theatres spokeswoman said Wednesday. Company spokeswoman Jane Birdwell said the 3,200 seat Grand 16 multiplex officially will … (0 comments)

New Stores coming to Panama city beach - 05/15/07 05:18 PM

PCB Investments announces new retail fronts coming
Panama city bost new stores opening just about every month. The new members coming include Target stores,Ron Jon surf shop,Panera bread,Starbucks,Southern Theaters,Ripley's believe it or not,Bonefish grill,Dillards,old navy,Back porch seafood house,jimmy buffets,barefoot beach club and many more. Not to mention a housing boom to support … (0 comments)

60 Minutes Real Estate - 05/15/07 09:10 AM

60 Minutes Misses the Mark May 14, 2007-In the world of political campaigns, it's a standard ploy to set the stage with an empty chair when one candidate refuses to debate. The CBS Show 60 Minutes gave NAR the empty chair treatment last night even though TWICE we offered and … (0 comments)

What does the Walton county government do - 05/14/07 01:30 PM

The department of corrections The construction management department Parks and Recreation GIS (Geographic Information System) The finance Division The human Resources Division The planning and development division Public Works Emergancy Response The citizen services division Find more information on each of the services divisions provided by Walton county Florida at there official website … (0 comments)

Walton County Website updates - 05/14/07 01:15 PM

Play Ball
It is baseball season in walton county school teams,little league and t-ball teams and other organized teams. Come on out to Helen Mccall park in South Walton, and fields in Freeport,Defuniak Springs,and Paxton to see a good game.
Information provided from the Walton County official website.
See the … (0 comments)

Okaloosa County Website updates - 05/14/07 01:09 PM

Classroom filled at EOC presentation at OWC.
5/3/2007
Many organizations came to view the plans for the new Emergency Operations Center

Okaloosa Co. Wears Kaps for Kids
5/9/2007
(L-r) Commissioner John Jannazo, Karen Rossi, Alice Gaston, Kathy Newby, County Administrator Jim Curry

Kids Took a Trip to Spain at the FWB Library
4/27/2007
Wearing Regalia from Spain brought … (0 comments)

A list off all of my Real Estate blog feeds - 05/14/07 11:47 AM

Here is a list of all of my Real Estate Blog Feeds:
My Wordpress runs with a 2.0 RSS feed
http://okaloosamls.wordpress.com/feed/
My active rain running a atom feed
http://activerain.com/blogs/okaloosamls/atom
My typepad running a XML feed
http://okaloosamls.typepad.com/teamsoldtv/rss.xml
MY blogger running a atom feed
http://teamsoldtv.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss
My space rss feed
http://blog.myspace.com/blog/rss.cfm?friendID=185758128

Add any … (0 comments)

A complete list of all my current blogs running - 05/14/07 11:39 AM

If you enjoy catching up on everything Northwest florida real estate make sure to check out all of my blogs.
I keep a nice profile easy to see list at mybloglog.com

http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/members/Teamsoldtv/
including
http://okaloosamls.wordpress.com/
http://activerain.com/blogs/okaloosamls
http://del.icio.us/okaloosamls my favorites listed
http://okaloosamls.typepad.com/teamsoldtv good tips on saving money
http://teamsoldtv.blogspot.com/ my widget and updated info linking all togather and my shows can be seen here
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=185758128 the … (0 comments)

I brought you in the previous post the RIS report now read my response. - 05/12/07 12:19 AM

This article in no way as far as that is concerned this whole blog does not represent the views or opinions of ERA American Realty of Northwest Florida Inc. These views are solely those of me Brandon Jordan. Any comments or opinions can be sent to me directly.

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RIS Media reports - 05/11/07 11:11 PM

RISMEDIA, May 11, 2007- According to the latest Swanepoel Trends Report the industry has never before experienced as many new business models and competition as it has during the last couple of years as well as growing government interest in the industry.
It seems that the Federal Government doesn't feel that the … (0 comments)

American home remodeling projections - 05/11/07 11:02 PM

Americans will spend nearly $232 billion on home remodeling this year, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 2007 industry forecast. This represents a 1.9 percent increase from the record $228 billion spent in 2006, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. NAHB announced this forecast this week … (0 comments)

Green home building its about time - 05/11/07 11:01 PM

Green home building is poised to be the next great sales pitch in America's environmental renaissance. By 2010, half of new homes built are expected to be classified as "green" as more builders try to appeal to consumers worried about global warming, the environment and rising energy costs. Builders say green … (0 comments)

Nar survey - 05/11/07 10:59 PM

Realtors come from varied backgrounds, work mostly on commission and become successful over a period of time, according to a new member survey by the National Association of REALTORS. The typical member is 51 years old, works 40 hours per week and has been in the business for seven years. More … (0 comments)

Several cities in the country show home values are climbing - 05/11/07 10:58 PM

There are several cities in the country where home values are climbing smartly. Portland (OR), Boise (ID), Seattle (WA), Salt Lake City (UT), Houston (TX), Austin (TX), Charlotte (NC) and Raleigh (NC), are among the cities bucking the national trend. Home appreciation there between the fourth quarters of 2005 and 2006 … (0 comments)

Top 100 Builders list - 05/11/07 10:57 PM

For the first time since 2002, the top three companies on the Builder 100 list traded places. While D.R. Horton remains on top, Lennar Corp. rode a 7,209-unit closings increase to become the new number two, and tightened the gap on the list leader to just 3,842 closings. Pulte Homes shiftd … (0 comments)

Hud announcement - 05/11/07 10:56 PM

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson announced this week that thousands of communities around the country will receive nearly $1.8 billion to promote HUD's affordable housing and first-time homebuyers programs. The total national funding of $1.757 billion will support HUD's HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and American Dream Downpayment … (0 comments)

WPA Awards - 05/11/07 10:55 PM

The Western Publications Association (WPA) awarded lore Magazine two first place awards at the 2007 56th Maggie Awards, one of the most prestigious magazine publishing awards in the western United States. Lore, a Denver-based national magazine that focuses on the lives of real estate people, won Maggies in Best Overall Publication/Trade … (0 comments)

Realogy Corp has announced the appointment of Vice President - 05/11/07 10:53 PM

* Realogy Corporation has announced the appointment of Marilyn J. Wasser as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. For the past two years, Wasser served as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Telcordia Technologies, a leading global provider of telecommunications software and services. In her new … (0 comments)

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My new RSS News Feed now available click on the green star for updated information - 05/04/07 06:17 PM

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Preventing Identity Theft - 05/04/07 03:53 PM

Could This Be Your Story?
When Janet Romano opened her credit card bill, she got more than she bargained for.
"I'm diligent about matching up my receipts to my bill," Romano said. (We've changed her name to protect her privacy.) "Several of the charges were mysteries to me."
A call to … (0 comments)

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