free search for homes near eglin afb: Max Hedroom didn't say homes sales rose 12.3% in December to 5.28 million - 01/20/11 12:20 PM
 I don't care if those Max Hedroom talking heads on the "Nightmare News Cable" Channels won't say it, I'm telling everybody in case you didn't know... The National Association of Realtors posted the latest numbers that said...  Existing homes sales shot up 12.3% in December, coming in well above most estimates from 4.55 - 5.04 million and giving the US economy that needed growth spurt in the last six months of the year ending 2010. 
No, I'm not saying break out the champagne, this is still a pretty long road trip, so I hope you packed a lunch.  The current inventory … (0 comments)

free search for homes near eglin afb: Eglin AFB area schools prepare for Army Special Forces children - 03/07/10 04:58 AM
School Preparations for the arrival of the Army 7th Special Forces Group are under way in Okaloosa County, in Fort Walton Beach, Niceville and Crestview.  They have included training for the school district's staff, a Web site page for incoming parents and trips to Fort Bragg, to speak to families who will move to the Emerald Coast.
Between 1500- 2000 new students are expected when the Special Forces completes its move in about two years. The benefit is our county is familiar with the needs of military children, as Eglin AFB, Hurlburt and Duke Fields have been a part of this … (0 comments)

free search for homes near eglin afb: The new F-35 pilots get a Star Wars Generation flight suit - 03/07/10 02:03 AM
Joint Strike Fighter pilot instructors were fitted for their new gear this past week at Eglin AFB.  This state of the art suit is off the hook.  Rumor has it that the helmet alone cost more than most single family homes!  The Joint Strike Force pilots wearing them represent not only the Air Force, but also the Navy, Marines, and student pilots from allied countries as well. The most advanced step is the personalized helmet that weighs as much as a bowling ball. A laser scanner maps the head of each pilot and creates padding tailored to their individual heads. A … (2 comments)

free search for homes near eglin afb: Upcoming Events in and Around Fort Walton Beach - 01/24/10 01:45 PM
Jan. 26  Sonny's  Bar-B-Q restaurants in Fort Walton Beach and across the Southeast are holding a fundraiser to collect money for the devastated people of Haiti. This Tuesday, participating Sonny's locations will donate a portion of the day's proceeds to the Red Cross, to aid in the rescue and support efforts in Haiti.
If you would like to make a contribution in addition to dining at Sonny's on Tuesday, you can make a donation to the American Red Cross International Response Fund at redcross.org or by calling 800-RED-CROSS.
Donors can designate their gifts to Haiti relief. You can also donate $10 … (1 comments)

free search for homes near eglin afb: Are You Really Cut Out For A Short Sale? - 01/21/10 09:21 PM
A short sale can absolutely be a great deal for buyers.  You can get a tremendous house for the money.  While short sales are oftentimes sold "as is", that isn't really where the problem arises.  No matter how many times you explain to buyers that buying a short sale can be a lengthy process, that could take anywhere from 3-9 months on average, and no matter how many times they say "yes I know", it never fails that they will call you in 48 hours and say...
What have you heard?    Why haven't we heard anything yet?     Do they want to sell … (4 comments)

free search for homes near eglin afb: Eglin AFB Get's A New Dental Clinic - 01/21/10 05:26 AM
If you have had the wonderful experience of waiting for a month for a dental appointment at Eglin AFB, it seems your prayers are being answered.  It's true, construction has already begun on a new clinic that will help support the base's growing and projected population and expanded mission of the 7th SFG and F35's have fueled the fire for the urgency for the facility, and hopefully it will reduce patient wait times.  The projected completion date for the new clinic is expected sometime around fall next year.
Will it really reduce wait times?  Well, there is a strong possibility that it may.  … (0 comments)

free search for homes near eglin afb: How to Obtain a Transcript of Your Past Tax Information - 01/20/10 02:50 AM
When you are buying a home, there are a few important documents that you will need to provide to your lender in order to obtain a mortgage.  One of these documents will be your tax returns.  Sometimes when we move or relocate, documents can get lost or misplaced.  Whatever reason, we sometimes have difficulty putting our fingers on the documents quickly enough.  So, here is some helpful information  from the IRS.  Taxpayers who need their past tax return information can obtain it from the IRS.
Here are some things to know if you need copies of your federal tax return information.  There are … (0 comments)