Only in South Florida: Here are 7 iconic destinations to take your visitors.

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 20, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Here’s a collection of quintessential South Florida experiences, including the Morikami Museum in Delray Beach, Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Hollywood’s Broadwalk, Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale and the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge for a taste of the Everglades.

What’s Driving Today’s High Buyer Demand? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 19, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Infographics.

Some Highlights There’s an influx of buyers looking for homes today, and that means your house is in high demand. Here are a few reasons why so many people are looking to buy a home. Buyers are motivated to beat rising mortgage rates, and many want to escape rising rents. There’s also additional demand from millennials who are reaching peak homebuying age. If you’re thinking about selling your house, today’s demand is great news. Let’s connect to begin the process of listing your house while buyers are ready to purchase. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Weekend things to do: Taking a spin at Carousel at Gulfstream Park, new Bodega on Clematis, Delray Beach Open cocktails

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 18, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Plenty to do in South Florida on the three-day Presidents’ Day Weekend, from the opening of the Carousel Club in Hallandale Beach and the closing energy of the Delray Beach Open to Tig Notaro at The Parker and dog-friendly benefits in Fort Lauderdale.

Dog events this weekend where you can support man’s best friend — and their best friends at a shelter near you

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 18, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Loosely tied to National Love Your Pet Day on Feb. 20, here are some weekend dog events in South Florida where you can adopt a pet or help support a shelter.

NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon revs up Boca Concours

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 18, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

NASCAR’s fourth winningest driver, Jeff Gordon will be among several recipients of Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 15th annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance, Feb. 25-27.

4 Simple Graphs Showing Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 18, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing.

A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different than it was during the housing crash 15 years ago. Here are four key reasons why today is nothing like the last time. 1. Houses Are Not Unaffordable Like They Were During the Housing Boom The affordability formula has three components: the price of the home, wages earned by the purchaser, and the mortgage rate available at the time. Conventional lending...

No ribbing: Last Bobby Rubino’s restaurant in Florida to permanently close Feb. 20

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 17, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

After 43 years in South Florida, Bobby Rubino’s, the last surviving location of a once-mighty rib-shack chain, will close its doors later this month.

More People Are Planning To Buy a Home Soon

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 17, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates.

While some homeowners may be tempted to hold off until spring to list their houses, you should know – homebuyers aren’t waiting. Demand is high today as more people are trying to beat rising mortgage rates. As a result, eager buyers are entering the market or moving their plans up so they can make their purchases as soon as possible. The most recent Consumer Confidence Survey finds that, of those surveyed, the percentage of people planning to buy over the next six months has increased substantially since last fall (see graph below): As the graph shows, the number of consumers fast-tracking...

Six weekend dog events where you can support man’s best friend — and their best friends at a shelter near you

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 16, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Loosely tied to National Love Your Pet Day on Feb. 20, here are some weekend dog events in South Florida where you can adopt a pet or help support a shelter.

What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 16, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Selling Myths.

If you’re planning to sell this year, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your house ready to appeal to the most buyers. It’s crucial to work with a trusted real estate professional who knows your local market to get your home ready to sell. But there are a few things you should consider when deciding what to renovate and update before listing this season. Here are three things to keep top of mind as you’re making your list of projects to tackle this year. 1. The Number of Homes for Sale Is Very Low Housing inventory sits far below what is normally considered a balanced...

Author: Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User