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. Additionally, visitors will be required to enter the Courthouse at the entrance facing Highway 90 and exit Main Street. Handicapped patrons enter and exit via the existing ramp. These new security measures are for the protection of all the citizens of Okaloosa County. For a more detailed agenda or previous meeting summaries, please visit our web site at www.co.okaloosa.fl.us. Board meetings are aired in their entirety on Cox Communication Channel 6 on Wednesda... 05/20/2007

 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 residents and develop solutions," stated 2007 Chairman Don Amunds. Several workshops are scheduled in upcoming months, highlighting stormwater, impact fees, transportation, capital improvements and the budget. Workshops are scheduled at various times and locations in order to encourage attendance and participation, as well as for the convenience of citizens. A schedule of upcoming meetings and workshops follows. If you would like more information, visit our web site at www.c... 05/20/2007

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 S. Ferdon Boulevard. Fort Walton Beach meetings are held in the Board of County Commission Conference Room, on the third floor of the Water and Sewer building, 1804 Lewis Turner Boulevard. The Parks Advisory Committee is comprised of nine citizens, six coming from the unincorporated areas and three from the incorporated, with each County Commission District being represented by at least one member. The purpose of the committee is to serve as advisors to the Board o... 05/20/2007

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 city. After Okaloosa County was formed by the State Legislature in 1915, from portions of western Walton County and eastern Santa Rosa County, Crestview became the County Seat in 1917 and remains so today.With a population of more than 17,000 citizens, Crestview is located at the junction of three major highways; U.S. 90, State Road 85, and Interstate Highway 10, which resulted in its acclaimed designation as the "Hub City" of northwest Florida. The City is 50 miles east of Pensacola, 120 miles ... 05/20/2007

Happy to announce lot 5 Benjamin Street is now under contract. Residential Land(Click for Virtual Tour)Click photo to enlarge or view multi-photos.MLS#:405714mvd OfficeFile#: 27126ListPrice:$19,200Status:Pending Last Change: 3/19/2007Lot Dim.:160X50Address:LOT 5 BENJAMIN St Acreage:0.18CRESTVIEW, FLMinrlRts?Zip:32536WFFeet:County:OKALOOSALotAcc:City Road, Paved RoadMainArea:25 Crestview AreaSubArea:02 CRESTVIEW SOUTHWESTZoning:Residential Single FamilySubdiv:SULLIVANS ADDNParcelID:20-3N-23-2390-0011-0050ElemSch: SOUTHSIDE Middle: DAVIDSON High: CRESTVIEWDir:From 85, Left on Duggan, Right on Bay, Left on Blakely,Right on Benjamin Street,property Located on Right.Legal:SULLIVAN ADD LOT 5 BLK 11You must see this lot in order to appreciate the value! This is a great opportunity for a prime ... 05/08/2007

Under contract 5529 Hwy 393 Crestview Florida Detached Single Family(Click for Virtual Tour)Click photo to enlarge or view multi-photos.MLS#:455364mvd OfficeFile#: 29532ListPrice:$199,500Status:Pending Last Change: 4/16/2007ApproxSF:1,226 BG:Address:5529 HWY 393 $/Sqft:$162.72CRESTVIEW, FLBedrooms:2Zip:32539Baths Full/Half:1/County:OKALOOSAStories:1MainArea:25 Crestview AreaYearBuilt:2004SubArea:07 POVERTY CRK & DORCASOccStat:VacantSubdiv:METES & BOUNDSImmOcc?YParcelID:10-3N-22-0000-0001-0110ConstrStat:ConstrCmpltElemSch: WALKER Middle: RICHBOURG High: CRESTVIEWDir:Go east on Hwy 90 from Crestview, then north on Hwy 393 for approx. 2 miles, house will be on the right.Legal:Lot 45: Com where S Sec line intersects E R/W Hwy 393 N 1037.91 Fr NE Alg curve 2762 Ft.This is a must-see! The loo... 05/08/2007

Home just sold in Crestview Florida MLS#:432380mv OfficeFile#: ListPrice:$119,900Status:Sold Last Change: 4/29/2007ApproxSF:1,012 BG:Address:176 ADKINSON DR $/Sqft:$114.62CRESTVIEW, FLBedrooms:3Zip:32536Baths Full/Half:1/0County:OKALOOSAStories:1MainArea:25 Crestview AreaYearBuilt:1955SubArea:03 CRESTVIEW NORTHWESTOccStat:VacantSubdiv:JERNIGAN S/DImmOcc?YParcelID:07-3N-23-1310-000C-0140ConstrStat:ConstrCmpltElemSch: NORTHWOOD Middle: RICHBOURG High: CRESTVIEWDir:Take Hwy 90W, Take a Right on Mapoles just past intersection of 90 & 85.Mapoles ends at North Ave and changes to Seminole, Take right fork to Adkinson, House is on left.Legal:JERNIGAN S/D LOT 14 & N 5 FT OF LOT 12 & S 5 FT OF LOT 16 BLK C 987-817Florida cottage complete with picket fence. Great home that has just received a face... 05/08/2007

Crestview FloridaThe 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 city. After Okaloosa County was formed by the State Legislature in 1915, from portions of western Walton County and eastern Santa Rosa County, Crestview became the County Seat in 1917 and remains so today.With a population of more than 17,000 citizens, Crestview is located at the junction of three major highways; U.S. 90, State Road 85, and Interstate Highway 10, which resulted in its acclaimed designation as the "Hub City" of northwest Florida. The City is 50 miles east of Pens... 04/09/2007

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 city. After Okaloosa County was formed by the State Legislature in 1915, from portions of western Walton County and eastern Santa Rosa County, Crestview became the County Seat in 1917 and remains so today.With a population of more than 17,000 citizens, Crestview is located at the junction of three major highways; U.S. 90, State Road 85, and Interstate Highway 10, which resulted in its acclaimed designation as the "Hub City" of northwest Florida. The City is 50 miles east of Pensacola, 120 miles ... 04/01/2007

We offer free instant access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) with complete real estate listings for the Crestview Florida search all Crestview Florida Properties for sale.Http://www.CrestviewsHomes.com 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. 03/28/2007

Fees on a mortgage cover almost every cost associated with getting a loan. You've already encountered fees upfront for a credit report and a property appraisal. But there are many more fees that you will be expected to pay at closing or settlement, which is generally 30 to 60 days after finalizing the sales contract. These closing costs are outlined in the "good faith estimate." The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act requires every bank or mortgage company to give the buyer the estimate within three days of applying for the loan. It will list expenses related to inspections, taxes, title insurance and a host of other charges. You also should receive an information booklet, "Settlement Costs -- a HUD Guide." Tip:The best approach is to get a copy of the good faith estimate before you ... 03/23/2007

Access Bank and Mortgage1-888-908-1994www.accessthebank.comAmSouth1-800-374-5791www.amsouth.comArmy Aviation Center Federal Credit Union1-800-448-4096www.aacfcu.comBank of America1-800-432-1000www.bankofamerica.comBankTrust1-800-689-7929www.banktrustonline.comColonial Bank1-877-502-2265www.colonialbank.comCompass Bank1-800-239-4357www.compassbank.comEglin Federal Credit Union1-800-367-6159www.eglinfcu.orgFirst City Bank1-888-244-5151www.firstcitybank.comFirst National Bank of Florida1-800-277-0995www.fnbfl.comFirst National Bank & Trust1-866-395-0051www.fnbt.comOkaloosa County Teachers' Credit Union850-863-7041www.okaloosafcu.orgPeoples' First Community Bank1-800-982-4940www.peoplesfirst.comPeoples' National Bank1-800-303-7010www.pnbon.comRegions1-800-REGIONSwww.regions.comSunTrust1-800... 03/23/2007

I want to thank DB Web Creations   for helping to put this blog online for me. I hope that this blog will help everyone get to know me a little better. I also want to provide some useful information every once in a while. I would also like to thank everyone for all your positive calls and emails regarding the September 26th front page article in the Northwest Daily and the segment on channel 3 the following week about the 2,000+ home project on Highway 90 called "Creekside Preserve." I want to encourage any of you reading this to submit any errors or corrections that you feel could help to better our website http://www.okaloosamls.com/search.asp ; or, if you just want to tell me how much you like the website, that is always great too. 03/23/2007