https://activerain.com/blogs/jfloyd en-us https://activerain.com/blogsview/1030284/international-women-s-council-of-realtors-forum-may-1--2009 Come one come all.  Share a day in Beautiful Destin, Florida at The Palms.  Solutions and Ideas to be exchanged about doing Real Estate business Internationally.  As we enter the next decade, Northwest Florida will be discoverd, don't be left behind.  Our Keynote Speaker will be Florida State President Marie Avery.  Sign up at www.mywcr.com Jean Floyd (Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast) Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:49:42 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1030284/international-women-s-council-of-realtors-forum-may-1--2009 https://activerain.com/blogsview/484740/homeowner-insurance-for-homes-on-the-emerald-coast--florida Home Owners Insurance for homes in Florida is becoming a challenge, but it is not impossible.  Expense is the biggest concern for property owners and potential buyers.  A Real Estate Agents may have several contacts that people can call to get quotes for the property or buyers or homeowners can call the Company they normally use.  The Insurance agent will have questions about the age of the home, the size of the home, what type construction (wood, brick or vinyl), where the nearest fire department is etc., so be ready to answer some questions. Also, in Florida there is a new state law that entitles homeowners to a Free Windstorm Inspection that you send your homeowners insurance policy holder the results of and most of the time, they will decrease your premium.  In the panhandle you can call 1-877-536-0630 or email them at info@panhandlewindstorm.com.  There is no catch and it is completely free. I hope this helps to relieve fears of anyone looking to purchase property on the Emerald Coast or home owners that your premium keeps climbing.  A lot is possible with the right people that can assist you in getting information or questions answered .  That is why I love this business, because I want to be of service to people. Jean Floyd (Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:56:49 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/484740/homeowner-insurance-for-homes-on-the-emerald-coast--florida https://activerain.com/blogsview/452740/niceville-vacation-neighbor-destin I hope you enjoy the article below.  I never go vacation, I live near the most beautiful beaches in the WORLD WOW! DestinIf water is the essence of life, Destin is on the road to immortality. This Emerald Coast locale draws more than 4 million tourists a year for its powdery white-sand beaches and impossibly green-colored waters....To view the complete article, visit http://www.meetingsfocus.com/displayarticle.asp?id=10000. Jean Floyd (Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:15:52 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/452740/niceville-vacation-neighbor-destin https://activerain.com/blogsview/449595/niceville-and-okaloosa-county For anyone looking into Real Estate in the Panhandle of Florida, we have a great secret here in Okaloosa County.  We are growing, but a lot of people still think Disney World when they think Florida.  Niceville is across the Choctawhatchee Bay from Destin, Florida and residential neighborhoods abound.  Okaloosa County schools rank tops in the state.  Niceville is great for families, retired folks and any combination.  Minutes from the beaches, but close to marinas for launching sail boats or large leisure crafts.  This is a great place to call home. I am the specialists in the area, stay tune for more details in future blogs. Jean Floyd (Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast) Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:31:40 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/449595/niceville-and-okaloosa-county