Bamboo Willies on Pensacola Beach Florida, you have arrived Bamboo WilliesCategory: Bars / Pubs   Location: Pensacola Beach 400 Quietwater Beach RoadPensacola Beach, FL 32561(850) 916-9888 http://www.bamboowillies.comBamboo Willies on Pensacola Beach Florida, you have arrived   LSU vs Alabama Sports 11/3/12 5:30 PM - Close   Join the LSU Alumni for the Biggest tailgate party in the Panhandle Sat Nov 3rd 5:30pm lots of fun, Monkey Java Nightlife 11/3/12 10:00 PM - Close   Monkey Java Live show starts right after the LSU & Alabama game no cover charge LSU vs Mississippi State Sports 11/10/12 5:30 PM - Close   Join the LSU Alumni for a fun tailgate party starting at 5:30pm kickoff at 7pm LSU vs Ole Miss Sports 11/17/12 5:30 PM - Close   Join the LSU Alumni for a fun tailgate party starting... 11/02/2012

I encourage and coach agents at my brokerage to go the extra mile and make it to those training lunches, listen to webinars, sign up for classes, and even attend educational rich events such as the NAR Convention.  Why? Not only do you feel empowered by the fact that your brain expands as it soaks the overload of useful information at these seminars, but what about if you shared with the world what a great agent you’ve been all year to do your due diligence and get that extra “umf” knowledge that your clients, fellow colleagues and “dang!” even you can benefit from. Think about it: if you were getting Brain Surgery, which brain surgeon would you prefer operate on your brain, the one that not only has the experience, but also was enriched by attending as many trainings and classes,  to h... 10/30/2012

Our very own Oriole Beach Elementary School is having a Carnival on Saturday November 3rd, 2012. The Carnival will take place from 11 am to 3 pm and will be a day full games, bingo, food, prizes, inflatables, cotton candy, slides and obstacles! The carnival will be a fund raiser for school materials. You can purchase tickets in advance for a much lower price.  If you would like to volunteer or want to buy tickets in advance for the games and inflatables call the school at 850 934 5160 before Friday! This is a great activity for families and little ones, so come out and support the good cause while having a great time. Oriole Beach Elementary is another great reason to live in Gulf Breeze, FL.   I am a Realtor (R) and help families buy and sell homes. I also care for my community and am ... 10/29/2012

It’s true that Chick Fil A Fans can not contain their excitement any longer in Gulf Breeze, FL. Everyone is eager and ready to see this much awaited for restaurant open their doors to our community.  As tradition goes, the first 100 people to arrive to the new restaurant will receive a grand price of 52 meal coupons. Altough it sounds easy enough to be one of the first 100 people to show up, it is going to be a challenge, since being the recipient of the grand prize is going to take preparation and much patience.  Chick Fil A customers begin showing up to the restaurant 24 HOURS in ADVANCE, equipped with tents, sleeping bags, and hunger, ready to claim their reward.  If you want to so badly win the tasty 52 meals from Chick Fil A, I encourage you to make your way to the restaurant no la... 10/29/2012

Take a trip to Greece without ever leaving the country; in fact you don’t even have to leave Gulf Breeze! It is nice and warm here, why would you want to leave? That’s right stay here, but if you are in the mood to savor some amazing Greek food, then you are in luck because there is a great place in Gulf Breeze that perhaps you haven’t tried or if you have, you can testify that it is a local’s favorite.  They take pride in their pizza but that is not the only item they serve. OH, you are in for a surprise! Their menu is creatively composed of Gyros, Mousaka,  Patsitsios and here’s one I haven’s seen anywhere else:  Greek Nachos! They are huge and big enough for two or three very hungry people to share.  Servers here are warm and welcoming and if you want to see pictures of what they hav... 10/24/2012

If you or someone you know could benefit from Insight into the Real Estate World through an Internship program, then don't hesitate to use the following information. What a great opportunity. Some of us had to start this business alone, but now you don't have to. Business is about building relationships and gaining knowledge, through this program you will have the opportunity to do both.  Team Keith Furrow Internship ProgramCoaching Clients and our Community in Real Estate MattersOur Objective:Team Keith Furrow is about helping people buy and sell homes. We take pride in helping our local community develop and grow. We promote our city and surrounding counties as well as local businesses. We feel privileged to have many spectrums in our business, in which we can reach people in many di... 10/21/2012

Which Presidential Candidate will be best of the Housing industry?After 30 years in the Real Estate I have seen allot of Presidents come and go. One thing I have learned is that the American Dream is alive and well. whether the country continues left or turns back right it will most certainly effect the real Estate market. As we go towards a buyers market, then to a balanced market and than to a sellers market and back again Real Estate professionals will be there there helping consumers. I have seen interests rates higher than 18% and fall of S&L's, and the American Dream stayed intact. to learn more about the possible out come of the election and the direction it may go see this...Go here:"The next president of the United States -- whether Democratic incumbent Barack Obama or Republic... 10/17/2012

The Charles Stallions Property Management Report: Credit scores   TODAY'S TOP STORIES   NAR: Pending home sales down in August The index slipped to 99.2 last month, down 2.6% from July's two-year peak, but remains 10.7% higher than Aug. 2011. Read more. Complaint filed against several land trusts Fla. attorney general: False promises given to struggling homeowners, who turned over their deeds to the trusts. Read more. Citizens customers need more facts Advocates say homeowners don't know enough about five private insurers to make decision about switching from Citizens. Read more. Credit scores may differ for lenders A tale of two credit scores: 1 in 5 consumers don't see same credit report as potential lender. Fed inquiry possible. Read more. Home improvement sales taking off IBM Smarte... 10/07/2012

The Charles Stallions Property Management Report: Shadow inventory less threatening   TODAY'S TOP STORIES   Fla. consumer confidence hits five-year high UF: Floridians' outlook not this high since Oct. 2007, and back then it was on its way down after the boom-time peak. Read more. SBA changes size standards for real estate You may officially be a small business soon with access to fed loans, benefits and increased gov't contracts. Read more. Shadow inventory less threatening Florida Realtors' economist expects Fla. shadow inventory to continue decline; Chase issues similar outlook for nation. Read more. New homes: Monthly price increase a record New homes sold for 11.2% more in Aug. than in July. Year-to-year, prices were up 17% and sales 27.7%. Read more. Zillow shares fall on negative... 10/07/2012

Gulf Breeze NAS and PCS Market Report Buying a Home in September 2012 brought to you by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services we continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Gulf Breeze, Florida real estate statistic. For last months stats scroll down, call me or e-mail for even more details. What can I do to sell my home for more money? SELLERS TIP # 11    A Snapshot of the GulfBreeze, Florida Housing Market   Available Homes                         = 175 FORECLOSURES/ Short Sales        = 34 Current Homes Under Contract      = 71 Homes Sold In Last 30 Days       = 33 Average Days On The Market      = 149 Average Sales Price                   = $238,176 Gulf Breeze NAS and PCS Market Report Buy... 10/07/2012

Gulf Breeze Florida Homes for sale and Market Report for September 2012 brought to you by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services we continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Gulf Breeze, Florida real estate statistic. For last months stats scroll down, call me or e-mail for even more details. What can I do to sell my home for more money? SELLERS TIP # 11    A Snapshot of the GulfBreeze, Florida Housing Market   Available Homes                         = 175 FORECLOSURES/ Short Sales        = 34 Current Homes Under Contract      = 71 Homes Sold In Last 30 Days       = 33 Average Days On The Market      = 149 Average Sales Price                   = $238,176 Gulf Breeze Florida Homes for sale and ... 10/02/2012

 The Charles Stallions Buyers Report: Florida home prices bottomed in 2009   TODAY'S TOP STORIES Mortgages could cost more in Fla. Feds say foreclosures cost more in states that mandate court oversight and will propose higher mortgage fees in Fla. Read more. Florida home prices bottomed in 2009 New Price Index Report from Florida Realtors' research dept. finds that Fla. home sales hit bottom earlier than thought. Read more. Citizens' public hearing to air grievances Miami meeting tonight has activists rallying. Web-televised event seeks input on Fla. insurer's proposed rate increases. Read more. HUD may have paid $1 billion in false claims Audit: HUD didn't adequately apply its own standards for helping owners under FHA 2010-11 preforeclosure program. Read more. Trulia IPO today: 6 mill... 09/28/2012

The Charles Stallions Buyers Report: U.S. housing starts rose 2.3% in August   TODAY'S TOP STORIES   Fla. housing market continues positive trend Single-family sales in Aug. up 10.8%, prices up 5.8%; condo sales up 5.7%, prices up 13.2%. NAR: Total sales up 7.8%. Read more. U.S. housing starts rose 2.3% in August Single-family construction up 5.5% - its fastest pace in two years. Building permits down a bit from July's record high. Read more. Atwater to Citizens: Take your time Fla. Chief Financial Officer cautions state-owned property insurer to be careful lending $350M in order to shed policies. Read more. Make a note of it Amendment 4 needs 60% of voters to say 'yes' It's tough to pass a constitutional amendment in Fla., but you can help. Tell everyone how Amendment 4 will create job... 09/23/2012

The Charles Stallions Buyer Report: New guidelines to help condos get FHA loans   TODAY'S TOP STORIES New guidelines to help condos get FHA loans Condo buyers can't get FHA loans unless a building is certified. Less-risky rules should push more associations to apply. Read more. In Jan., short sales may carry hidden cost A law keeps IRS from taxing money a lender forgives on a short sale, but it expires Dec. 31 if not extended by Congress. Read more. New lender GFE rules: what to expect Once "loan estimates" from multiple lenders have the same format, websites will start creating side-by-side comparisons. Read more. 20% downpayment not a QM requirement The qualified mortgage (QM) rule won't force buyers to put so much down; however, Fed's related QRM code not yet clear. Read more. NAR: ... 09/22/2012

  The Charles Stallions Report: Average on 30-year mortgage still at 3.55%   TODAY'S TOP STORIES   Fed economic plan could lower mortgage rates Purchase of mortgage-backed securities to boost jobs and economy, but it could also drop mortgage rates up to 0.5% more. Read more. Zillow sues Trulia over website estimates Suit claims that Trulia's home value system, "Trulia Estimates," infringes on patent Zillow holds for its "Zestimate." Read more. BofA settles discrimination allegations Bank of America will pay $1,000-$5,000 to homeowners who had to prove income from Social Security Disability Insurance. Read more. Banks offer cash bonuses to drum up business Lenders are again adding mortgage loan incentives. Citi announced $2,500 bonus, though it has tight qualification rules. Read more. A... 09/22/2012

 Inspiring Minds Need To Know September 21 2012   "Sometimes the biggest gain in productive energy will come from cleaning the cobwebs, dealing with old business, and clearing the desks - cutting loose debris that's impeding forward motion." — David Allen:is an author on personal and organizational effectiveness   Today's Prayer "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen" (Ephesians 4:29). Father, I read this verse this morning and was reminded of how important it is to "be careful little mouths what you say" as that children's song goes. Please forgive me of being guilty at times of not letting the most encouraging and beneficial things come out of my mouth. Ple... 09/20/2012

Inpiring Minds Needs To Know September 20, 2012 "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." — Eleanor Roosevelt:was the First Lady of the US from 1933 to 1945   Today's Prayer God, Do You sense an independent spirit within me--one that hinders me from joining others in the mission You have called me to? While I do enjoy independence, it's nice sometimes to depend on someone else, to not have the whole weight of the world on my own shoulders. Help me to work with and live in harmony with my brothers and sisters in Christ. I want to help keep unity among believers as we go forward for the cause of Christ. If that means You need to work on that independent spirit within me, so be it. Help me, please. I love you, God. In Jesus name, amen. Buyers ar... 09/20/2012

Inquiring Minds Need to Know: September 20, 2012 "I am realistic - I expect miracles." — Wayne Dyer:is an American self-help advocate, author, and lecturer   Today's Prayer Dear Lord, If tomorrow never comes on this earth, I pray that I will leave behind a testimony that points to you. Help me to live as if today were my last before entering eternity, for I know not what the day may bring. I pray that I will love others with a godly love, that I will be kind and considerate, that I will share who you are and what you have done, that I will smile at those I see throughout the day, that I will remember and pray for others, that I will appreciate every little thing and have an attitude of gratitude, that I will be honest and responsible in all things. Thank you for blessing me and loving m... 09/19/2012

"If you don't get noticed, you don't have anything. You just have to be noticed, but the art is in getting noticed naturally, without screaming or without tricks ." — Leo Burnett:was a renowned 20th century advertising executive Today's Prayer For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. ~ Psalm 91:11-12. God, this is one of my favorite comforts from your Word. I pray and trust that you will command your angels concerning me, my family, my friends, my pastors and their families, that through your power and your command guardian angels will be around about to protect us and lift us up so that we will not “strike our feet against stones.” Please protect us from all ... 09/19/2012

September 18, 2012, Inspiring Minds need to Know "You want to become aware of your thoughts, you want to choose your thoughts carefully, and you want to have fun with this, because you are the masterpiece of your own life." —      Joe Vitale:Self-help author, speaker, and entrepreneur   Today's Prayer And You God, are able to make all grace abound toward me, that I, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. May You, who supplies all my need and gives liberally, multiply the seed I have sown and increase the fruits of my righteousness and labors, for Your glory. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen. (prayer based on Scripture from 2 Corinthians 9:8, 10)    Buyers are taking advantage of our Smooth Move Program at closing, Choose between 1% Cash ... 09/18/2012