International Council of Northwest Florida

International Council of Northwest Florida (ICNF)

The International Council of Northwest Florida has been formed by local Realtors, Real Estate Professionals, and local business people to strengthen the bonds of our business community, bring investors to the area, and prepare our people for the demand for our services that will come with many new changes. Changes being brought about by the International Airport, increased tourism, changing immigration laws, and expanding international business among other things.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to network culturally diverse business professionals who will assist local and international clients in all areas of real estate, business, and services.

Our goal is to overcome barriers of communication and business relations between international clients and local businesses by providing information, education, community activities, and social functions for professionals working in the international arena.

Company Profile

The international Council of North West Florida has been formed by local business members to serve customers here and abroad. This website can be used as a tool to contact members on the International Council who will be able to assist you in your business and/or real estate needs. Please feel free to contact our members at any time.

Hot News Articles

Middle East Property Bubble Ready to Burst in 2009

Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2008 16:47:00 GMT

Questions about supply and demand are mounting about real estate in the Middle East, and speculative investment is beginning to decline. In Dubai, property value corrections and signs of a credit crunch have already begun to appear. For more information, read the following article from PropertyWire...

Costa Rica's Luxury Home Tax: Targeting Shanty Towns

Posted: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Costa Rican lawmakers recently passed legislation that will levy a new property tax on houses valued at more than 100 million colons, or approximately $180,800 at today's exchange rate. Dubbed "the luxury home tax," the proceeds are to be used specifically toward the fight to eliminate...

Canadian Government to Buy $40 Billion in Insured Mortgages

Posted: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:39:00 GMT

The Canadian government is taking a number of measures to loosen lending and shore up the property market, including certain, measures that that the U.S. government has refused to try. For more information, read the following article from PropertyWire. The Canadian government is to buy up...

Contact Information

Contact the International Council President:

Lilly Vining; Realtor

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors

36008 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Destin, Fl. 32541

Office: 850-650-4563 Cellular: 850-865-2908 Toll Free: 877-656-7820 Fax: 850-837-8123

Email: lilly.vining@cbunited.com

Contact the International Council Vice President:

Nicholas Bobby Realtor/Mortgage Broker/Property Manager

Rainewhite Realty

533 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

850-200-6537; 850-314-0026

nbobby@cox.net www.rainewhite.com

Contact the International Council Secretary:

Jennifer Howard, Realtor

The Zepponi Group

200 Calusa Blvd. Destin, FL 32541

Office: 850-654-1662 Cellular: 850-585-7334 Fax: 850-424-3318

Email: jennifer@thezepponigroup.com

Contact the International Council Treasurer:

Loraine White, Realtor/CIPS/GRI/Broker

Rainewhite Inc., Rainewhite Realty

533 Eglin Pkwy N Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Office: 850-314-0026 Fax: 850-314-0029 Email: rainewhite@cox.net www.rainewhite.com

Contact the International Council Director of Communications:

Nicholas Bobby; Realtor

Rainewhite Inc., Rainewhite Realty

533 Eglin Pkwy N Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Office: 850-314-0026 Cellular: 850-200-6537 Fax: 850-314-0029 Email: nbobby@cox.net www.rainewhite.com

Contact the International Council Destin Director

Bob Canady, GRI, TRC Broker

Realcomm Properties

PO Box 6592 Destin, FL 32550

850-259-3981 Email: bob@realcommproperties.com www.realcommproperties.com

Contact the International Council Walton County Director

Terri McCall (info to come)

Contact the International Council Panama City Area Director

Buddy King (info to come)


Physical address: 602 Emerald Lane, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Electronic mail: General Information: icnf@cox.net
Webmaster: nbobby@cox.net

The Emerald Coast of Florida is one of the best kept secrets in our state. Why do we keep it secret? We need to let the world know we are here and that paradise awaits them. Join the International Council and help us deliver this message to the world.

We are expecting many new faces and changes in the next year and with this rapid expansion I am sure we will encounter some growing pains. If you have any suggestions/problems with/for this website please email Nicholas Bobby at nbobby@cox.net. Questions on membership can be answered by any one of the people mentioned on the contact information section to the left.