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Panhandle Animal Welfare Society Facility (PAWS) Laurel Hill Florida

02-05-09
Christine von dem Bach

The Panhandle Animal Welfare Society facility (PAWS) is finally open for business and we are very excited to be able to provide this new service to our citizens. We hope this will be a great service, and we really want to thank all those that helped us to make it a reality. Some of those who helped were: Rural Development, Josie's Plan Service, and Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners.



Laurel Hill Kennel & Stables is located at 3731 New Ebenezzer Road.

Dog & cat food needed

PAWS is in need of both dry and canned food for dogs and cats. All donations are greatly appreciated and a tax receipt can be provided.

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Laurel Hill Florida City Council

02-05-09
Christine von dem Bach

The City Council has just completed the budgeting process, and is currently working on several important projects for the city

The council directed staff to complete an application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for a FERDAP grant to upgrade Gene Clary Park. (An FERDAP Grant was used in the initial establishment of the park.) The current grant request includes an upgrade to the ball fields and several other much needed projects. While there is no guarantee that the projects will be funded, the staff is hopeful.

City staff will also be reporting to the Council on the condition of the water system. The current system has been working well, and is still meeting the needs of the City. However, with a number of customers being added in the last few years, the system is in need of upgrades. The staff is currently working with the FDEP to secure assistance for some of the projects. The goal is to make the most of every dollar by combine fees from upcoming development with programs available through the FDEP.



The Council regularly meets twice a month on the second and fourth Thursday, at 7:00 pm. Special meetings are scheduled as needed. Drop in; your participation is always welcomed.

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Chief Building inspector Laurel Hill Florida

02-05-09
Christine von dem Bach


Hunter Creek home under construction

Chief Building Inspector Barry Henderson has been working closely with builders and homeowners to insure that construction meets City building code requirements. With new homes being constructed in Hunter Creek and the usual remodeling projects underway, "we want to make sure that we are available to offer help when needed" said Henderson.

The building department has made several steps in the last year to bring a more service oriented attitude to the department.

For more info about building codes call Barry at 850-652-4441.

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Okaloosa County Adult Assisted Living Facilities

02-04-09
Christine von dem Bach

Okaloosa

Crestview Destin Fort Walton Beach

Niceville
Shalimar

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10 Facilities In Okaloosa County FL



Facility Name
& Phone Number Address Monthly Rate Range
Bed Types Facility Type
& License Expiration

BENTON HOUSE OF FORT WALTON BEACH
(850) 243-7735
2000 PRINCIPAL LANE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Unknown Private Assisted Living Facility
03/19/2010

CARINGTON MANOR
(850) 423-1228
3215 EAST JAMES LEE BLVD
Crestview, FL 32539 Unknown Private Assisted Living Facility
07/22/2009

CRESCENT PARK VILLAGE
(850) 683-3997
551 REDSTONE AVE W
Crestview, FL 32536 Over $2,000
Private Assisted Living Facility
11/14/2009

CRESTVIEW MANOR
(850) 689-7850
603 NORTH PEARL STREET
Crestview, FL 32536 Unknown OSS & Private Assisted Living Facility
08/16/2009

HAVEN HOUSE
(850) 682-3282
935 E. EDNEY AVENUE
Crestview, FL 32539 Unknown Private Assisted Living Facility
12/15/2010

HAWTHORN HOUSE
(850) 609-2553
1200 HAWTHORN HOUSE DRIVE
Shalimar, FL 32579 Unknown Private Assisted Living Facility
09/11/2009

SAFE AND SECURE RESPITE CARE, LLC
(850) 423-1228
3091 SKYLINE DRIVE
Crestview, FL 32539 Unknown Private Assisted Living Facility
02/08/2009

STERLING HOUSE OF BLUE WATER BAY
(850) 729-3323
1551 MERCHANTS WAY
Niceville, FL 32578 Over $2,000
Private Assisted Living Facility
03/03/2010

TWIN CITIES PAVILION
(850) 833-9213
1053 JOHN SIMS PARKWAY
Niceville, FL 32578 Unknown OSS & Private Assisted Living Facility
06/29/2009

WELLINGTON PLACE OF FORT WALTON BEACH
(850) 864-4600
233 CARMEL DRIVE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Over $2,000
Private Assisted Living Facility
05/02/2010

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ECAR Update sent out today.

02-03-09
Christine von dem Bach

Short Sale Saga: Don't Shoot the Messenger

Date: Feb. 2, 2009

Most of us are familiar with a shooting gallery, you know, with the ducks that move across the screen... er, I mean range. There are usually several rows, with some rows moving faster and others slower. If one of the rows happens to stop, then you have a sitting duck (okay, I just made that up, what you really have is a dead duck).

To me, and to those brave souls who volunteer to sit on an MLS committee, short sale listings are like the ducks in a shooting gallery - a moving target. It seems like we just get a handle on this relatively new phenomena when something else comes up and we have to reevaluate our position. The best and most recent example of this is the policy regarding short sales under contract. The MLS committees have been very deliberative in their consideration of short sales (and I say "committees" because the Commercial MLS Committee played a big part in crafting a policy). Every recommendation that either group submitted to the Board of Directors was thoroughly debated as its members considered all of the ramifications of their actions. To all of their credit, the handling of short sales in the ECAR MLS system is as good a solution as any, and better than many. But the target keeps moving. Reports from the field indicate that "this" is now happening or "that" is now occurring. Everyone is frustrated because the lenders' policies change (not to mention their seeming inability to get a deal done). A successful transaction relies heavily on the listing Realtor's relationship with the lender. All of this happens in an environment of stress and perceived personal failure. So, when the MLS Committee was presented with a passionate plea to allow short sales under contract to remain active, the debate was intense. The issue actually had to be continued to a special meeting. And this was not the first discussion on contingent short sales. Ultimately, in light of the seller's plight and news of continued change in lender policy, the MLS Committee agreed to allow these listings to remain active. But the row of ducks moved, and it didn't take long before I started to feel like we were on one of the rows that stopped. Ultimately it took a visit from the Good Father Chesser to help us straighten things out. It seemed fitting since the Good Father (that's with two O's... we'll have none of THAT) had been our point person in the past when trying to get short sales in our sites (I'm beginning to regret using this analogy). Just so you don't think this is totally worthless dribble (or at least no more so than usual), I'll answer a couple of questions that may have come to mind. Please note that even if you don't list short sales, please read the answer to #1 since it calls on you to take action. 1. If I have to place a short sale listing in contingent or pending status, how do I continue to market the listing like it indicates in the addendum? This question has a two-part answer. First, it's important to understand that, although the MLS is an avenue to market a listing, it is not the only avenue (it's also important to realize that marketing a listing is not the primary purpose of the MLS). Secondly, and this is the part of the answer relies on everyone participating, if you put the listing in Contingent status, those agents with buyers looking for short sales will know that they should search Contingent listings too. 2. What was the overriding factor that caused the MLS Committee to change its mind? For legal reasons, I try never to discuss how a committee or the Board of Directors reached a decision, but thanks for asking. 3. What are you, some kind of an idiot? Answer my question! Okay, since you pressed, with answer #2 in mind, I will share with you what I think was the overriding issue, but keep in mind this in no way represents what the MLS Committee was thinking. Because our attorney recommended that we not allow them to be left in active status. I think everyone understands that there is a lot at stake here. It would be nice to think that every one of you could be the "Super Realtor" that swoops in and saves the day. Hang on to that thought. But also remember that there are (at least) two sides to every transaction. You have to be sure that neither the buyer nor the seller feel like the sitting duck. By the way, the February 2009 Florida Realtor Magazine has a good article on short sales. Check it out here.
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