Eglin AFB Hurlburt SpouseBUZZ Military Relocation New Home

Are you a Military Spouse that has recently relocated (or is PCS'ing soon) to Eglin AFB Hurlburt Field or the new 7 Special Forces Group Compound? If so, attending this event is a MUST! A full FREE day devoted to learning from each other about the joys and challenges of Military life. And--a great opportunity to learn about your new community and make some new friends along the way.

http://sbleglinafb.eventbrite.com/

This event is open to ALL Military Spouses in the Eglin AFB Florida area. ( Crestview Niceville Valparaiso Fort Walton Beach Destin Navarre Gulf Breeze Pace Milton Defuniak Springs Baker Holt Shalimar ).
Want to get a head start on learning about the housing market surrounding Eglin AFB / Hurlburt Field? Check out this link to see how it is cheaper to BUY a home than RENT a home in our area:

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How 2012 BAH Rates Are Determined-Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field in Northwest Florida

If you are Active Duty Military, I'm sure you have had a conversation recently about the 2012 BAH (Base Allowance for Housing) Rates. Some rates increased, some rates decreased, and some rates remained the same.

**WHY??** Check out this article written by Kate from Military.com:
http://paycheck-chronicles.military.com/2011/12/20/the-bah-formula/

**HOW MUCH??** Relocating to a new area (a PCS, for us Military folk) is always stressful, but it helps if you are knowledgeable about your options beforehand.
Check this website for your 2012 BAH Calculator. Eglin AFB Hurlburt Field fall under ZIP CODE 32542. This will cover you for Crestview Niceville Valparaiso Fort Walton Beach Mary Esther Destin Navarre Baker Milton Pace
http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm
 
Ok, now you know the answers to the questions WHY and HOW MUCH. It's time for the WHAT CAN I AFFORD? Use this website to search all homes for GREAT DEALS in the areas surrounding Eglin AFB Hurlburt Field and the new 7th Special Forces Group Compound. **And to make it easy for you...EVERY LISTING HAS AN ESTIMATED MORTGAGE PAYMENT CALCULATION**
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New BAH Rates Released for 2012-Eglin AFB Home Search

The new BAH (Base Housing Allowance) rates have been released for 2012. Check out this link to calculate what your pay grade will receive for the new year. Zip code for Eglin AFB is 32542.

http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm

Remember, BAH is determined by local rental market data. BAH is
based ONLY on rental properties, not homeownership. However, in most cases, monthly rental payments are significantly higher than monthly mortgage payments. Why pay someone else's mortgage payment for them when you can be paying your own? Cheaper to BUY than RENT!
Search ALL homes for sale in the areas surrounding Eglin AFB Hurlburt Field and the 7 Special Forces Group Compound AND use the built in mortgage payment calculator to see how your BAH can pay for your monthly mortgage payment!

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Tons of NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES ready NOW in Crestview Niceville Fort Walton Beach Florida!! Text RIMA to (850)424-1951 to download a free app to your SmartPhone and search ALL homes from the palm of your hand!