A U.S. pilot shortage is forcing airlines to get creative when planning for the future. Delta expects to hire 8,000 pilots over the next decade and announced its giving conditional job offers to some college students. (this is a 14 year old who is a real pilot- not kidding) The airline is also allowing flight attendants and other employees to take unpaid leaves to attend flight school. American Airlines has started offering loans to student pilots. Some experts even wonder if automation can ease some of the burden. So video game experts will be applying to fly 737's?  Will thousands of hours of video play be acceptable to replace thousands of hours of fight time? 07/18/2018

 Just  announced today the opening of The Island by Hotel RL, the first resort destination for the fast-growing upscale boutique brand on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in Northwest Florida..  Guests will enjoy fully renovated public spaces including multiple restaurants, lively bars and a market offering a selection of snacks, beverages and unique souvenirs. Newly designed guest rooms will debut in 2019 and I can't wait to see more information on the new restaurants as well. A staple on Okaloosa Island since 1966,  and located in the heart of Florida's Emerald Coast, the beachfront resort features 335 rooms, 14,000 square feet of event space with a penthouse ballroom, two swimming pools, a grotto with a swim-up bar, a beach bar, kids splash garden and a beachside coffee truck… nothing sa... 05/15/2018

Received this in my e-mail, so I know I'm not the only one.  With Facebook doing their updates, as well as other companies, it seemed logical that Linkedin would also.  They have often asked me to update my email address right?  Well if you do receive something that looks like this, it's not from Linkedin:-- Dear Linkedin UserAs part of our effort to improve your experience in Linkedin access acrossour consumer services, we're updating Linkedin Services Agreement andPrivacy.Click the link below to update your account.http://levinmedia.com/a/a/sign.htmYour account will be De-Activated if you do not update.This notice Ends Monday April 30, 2018We apologize for any inconvenience.Thank you for your cooperation.Sincerely.Linkedin Service ProviderCopyright © 2018 InformationCompany. LinkedIn ... 04/21/2018

 The Food and Drug administration announced Wednesday that some eggs being sold at Publix supermarkets have been recalled due to a potential for salmonella exposures. ARE YOU KIDDING ME???You have to actually read more than one article to put the whole story together!  So here we go...Rose Acre Farms, based in Indiana, voluntarily recalled more than 200 million eggs from nine states earlier this week.The eggs were shipped from North Carolina.  Florida is among the 9 states affected by the potentially dangerous eggs. The other states with affected eggs are Colorado, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. They publicized some of the eggs being recalled have made their way to some Publix stores but the notice lists varieties of a Foo... 04/20/2018

Did you know that Brass door knobs disinfect themselves?          Several metals including brass, copper, aluminum, iron, lead and silver are antimicrobial, AND they kill bacteria!  And brass is the most antimicrobial of them all! 04/17/2018

How's the market?  That seems to be the question on everyones lips today.  Well while the market may vary from location to location, overall you will find that we are now in a home "sellers" market.  But on top of that the inventory of available homes on the market still make it difficult for buyers to find the home that they just "love".  Just because you put your home on the market doesn't mean that is the one a buyer is looking for.  Remember it still has to meet their need.  Too low an inventory can also have the adverse effect of buyers not finding anything they like and will decide to rent rather that buy something they don't really want.  And be cautious of running out and placing an extremely hight price on your home because of the low inventory... remembr it still has to apprai... 01/30/2018

The Fair Housing Act bars discrimination based on Sex, and by extension sexual harassment towards renters.  Do you think a landlord demanding sex or sexual "favors"to repair a leaky roof or toilet, or even to rent an apartment or house is in violation of federal law?  Apparently "they" don't because these incidents keep occuring!   Sexual harassment by landlords or neighbors can make it hard to live in your home.  I saw these 2 ads online:       Sexual harassment includes:                               Offers to pay rent with sex instead of money Use of sexual words in front of you and/or your family Sexual assault or rape Who you are protected from:Your landlord, your landlord’s employees, and/or your neighbors who sexually harass you.The word “landlord” includes: public housing author... 12/26/2017

Hollywood is not the only place where men are being called out for sexual harassment. There are huge spike in corporate complaints as well. Reports of harassment claims are so high, it could take them years.YEARS to get to them all! .       Obviously some of these claims are true. Men in power have been getting away with a lot over the years. Now, those same men are getting nervous.Today a woman came forward about someone she had repeatedly been harrassed by, And guess what she had a photo of?  At the last second before the photo was taken at their Christmas party he reached up and grabbed her breast! Click! Ha Ha... the jokes on you Bud!   But what about a small company? What if your HR rep, or office manager is a relative of one of those managers or company owners?How about women in t... 12/18/2017

Many of us are familiar with the scam where the Grandmother gets the call from the grandchild that says they are stranded somewhere and they need them to send money Western Union right?  Well if you didn't you do now.  Or the email that a friend or co-worker is stranded probably in the same location as the grandchild.  And they are asking you and probably eveybody in your email list to fund that great vacation they are on together!  Funny right.  No, not really.  Because they happen every year. Think before you click! In addition to emails, be weary of online ads, applications, eGreeting cards and much more. Cybercriminals mimic legitimate content making it difficult to detect, so lookout for slightly altered URLs or receiving an email with links from an unknown person or business. Don'... 12/09/2017

770148  - Residential  Attached Single Unit - Sold       $81,600   Office File #: 44383 Address: 591 Emerald Lane 591, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 County: Okaloosa Area: 12 - Fort Walton Beach Sub Area: 1207 - Wright Project Name/Subdivision: MYERS LANDING Zoning: Resid Multi-Family Parcel ID: 34-1S-24-1777-0000-0030 Elementary School: Longwood Middle School: Pryor High School: Choctawhatchee Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1,250 Price/SqFt: $65.28 Bedrooms: 2 Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1 Design: Townhome # Stories: 2                 Year Built: 1996 Occupancy Status: Vacant     Construction Status: Construction Complete     SqFt Source: Agent-Measured Pool: No Pool Type: None Directions: From the intersection of Beal Parkway and Racetrack, turn onto Hurlburt Field Road. Emerald La... 05/12/2017

Florida Realtors got some legislative support with the passage of HB 483/SB 398  that   caps estoppel certificate fees, among other changes.  And if you have ever requested one you know what I'm talking about.   An estoppel certificate provides a snapshot of the fees or assessments that a seller may owe to their community association and is provided by the association or management company when a property is being sold. Prior to this legislation, Florida law allowed associations to charge a "reasonable" fee to prepare an estoppel certificate,  obviously that word or number was/is very subjective as  some association management companies were charging very "un-reasonable"  fees as high as $1700 on a property under $200k. Many will charge an additional rush fee if the letter is needed bef... 05/06/2017

  770148 - Residential  Attached Single Unit - Active       $74,000   Office File #: 44383 Address: 591 Emerald Lane 591, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 County: Okaloosa Area: 12 - Fort Walton Beach Sub Area: 1207 - Wright Project Name/Subdivision: MYERS LANDING Zoning: Resid Multi-Family Parcel ID: 34-1S-24-1777-0000-0030 Elementary School: Longwood Middle School: Pryor High School: Choctawhatchee Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1,250 Price/SqFt: $59.20 Bedrooms: 2 Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1 Design: Townhome # Stories: 2                 Year Built: 1996 Occupancy Status: Vacant     Construction Status: Construction Complete     SqFt Source: Agent-Measured Pool: No Pool Type: None   Directions: From the intersection of Beal Parkway and Racetrack, turn onto Hurlburt Field Road. Emeral... 03/24/2017

 Listing DetailsBreakers of Ft. Walton Beach 607381 Santa Rosa Blvd., Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548Price: $525,750MLS number: 770785Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Square Footage: 1462Call Gil Erikson at 850-714-2122 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing.   GULF VIEW!!  This big and beautiful condo lets you take in the direct Gulf view from your private balcony and from the master bedroom. Plenty of room for the whole family. Quartz counters in the kitchen and marble tile in the master bathroom shower. These condos rent well and owners rave about the quality of the management. Great amenities include tennis, pool, suana, and 24 hour front desk. Located near many wonderful attractions. Heavy duty sliding glass door and storm screens. Don't be shy because condos at Breakers... 03/21/2017

Sea Oats 408    1114 Santa Rosa Beach Blvd.Ft. Walton Beach, FL 325482 Beds | 2 Baths | 1040 Sq. Ft. For more details surrounding the sale of this home please contact the following: Courtney Moher, Realtor/Listing Specialist  Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 201Destin, FL 32541Destin - South Walton County - Panama City BeachE-Mail: CourtneyMoher@AtTheBeachTeam.comWebsite: www.AtTheBeachTeam.comCourtney MoherOffice: 850-654-3325Mobile: 614-218-0137Fax: 800-654-2959 03/17/2017

          Listing DetailsBreakers of Ft. Walton Beach PH 2 C312381 Santa Rosa Blvd., Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548Price: $289,750MLS number: 770780Bedrooms: 1Bathrooms: 1.5Square Footage: 775Call Gil Erikson at 850-714-2122 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing.    This lovely condo is a rare opportunity to own at the much sought after Breakers of FWB. Take in the vast direct Gulf front view from your private balcony. These condos rent well and owners rave about the quality of the management. Great amenities include tennis, pool, sauna, and 24 hour front desk. Located near many wonderful attractions. Heavy duty sliding glass door and storm screens. Don't be shy because condos at Breakers sell quickly. Buyer to verify all information.     Click here to see additio... 03/14/2017

Okay so drones are the latest and greatest... or are they. I guess if you are listing Million dollar homes, or homes on a golf course or lake, then that would be great to feature. The openness of the landscapes, large sprawling estates, and huge McMansions. But drones aren't for every home. Ha! try to tell your seller who lives across the street from the trailer park. Or have the neighbors next door with their cars on blocks, and motor oil running down the driveway. Explain to them that want everything you can possibly do to video their 900 square foot home, and get the drones out while they video you videotaping that which should never be on video. Then there is the privacy issue ... just when you thought you could finally get out in the back yard and work on that tan... suddenly you h... 03/08/2017

Waterscape B507    1110 Santa Rosa Beach Blvd.Ft. Walton Beach, FL 325482 Beds | 3 Baths | 1292 Sq. Ft. For more details surrounding the sale of this home please contact the following: Courtney Moher, Realtor/Listing Specialist  Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 201Destin, FL 32541Destin - South Walton County - Panama City BeachE-Mail: CourtneyMoher@AtTheBeachTeam.comWebsite: www.AtTheBeachTeam.comCourtney MoherOffice: 850-654-3325Mobile: 614-218-0137Fax: 800-654-2959 02/23/2017

Waterscape A325   1110 Santa Rosa Beach Blvd.Ft. Walton Beach, FL 325482 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1292 Sq. Ft. For more details surrounding the sale of this home please contact the following: Courtney Moher, Realtor/Listing Specialist  Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 201Destin, FL 32541Destin - South Walton County - Panama City BeachE-Mail: CourtneyMoher@AtTheBeachTeam.com Website: www.AtTheBeachTeam.comCourtney Moher Office: 850-654-3325Mobile: 614-218-0137Fax: 800-654-2959 02/13/2017

763247  - Residential  Attached Single Unit - Sold       $58,000   Office File #: 43916 Address: 353 WOODHAM Court 353, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 County: Okaloosa Area: 12 - Fort Walton Beach Sub Area: 1206 - Ocean City Project Name/Subdivision: WOODHAM MANOR 1ST ADDN Zoning: Resid Multi-Family Parcel ID: 01-2S-24-2751-0000-0030 Elementary School: Shalimar Middle School: Pryor High School: Choctawhatchee Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1,184 Price/SqFt: $48.99 Bedrooms: 2 Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1 Design: Townhome # Stories: 2                 Year Built: 1980 Occupancy Status: Vacant Immediate Occupancy: Yes Construction Status: Construction Complete     SqFt Source: County PA Records Pool: No Pool Type: None Directions: Off Eglin Parkway, Turn on South (Rancheros Restaurant),... 02/07/2017

So I show up to the front door to speak to tenants of new home my client has just purchased, when I am greeted by this on the front door at the peep hole.... Say what you want, but instant panic set in.  OMG termites???!!  My clients just closed on this house yesterday.  I'm sick. So after staring at them for what seems like a year, and watching the "guy bugs" sitting around watching "2 queens battle it out like they are in a wet t shirt contest"  --- (tell me they don't look like they are taking bets? LOL) my brain finally kicks into gear and I pull out my phone to snap the picture an immediately send it to my favorite termite guy.  Don't laugh, you've got one too.So while I'm waiting for him to respond I visit Google right... Now I really don't have that warm fuzzy feeling.  Because t... 01/13/2017