Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 31, 2023. Posted in Demographics, For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths.

Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know this: the latest data shows plenty of buyers are still out there, and they’re purchasing homes today. Here’s the data to prove it.The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of buyers touring homes. The graph below uses the latest numbers available and compares them to the same month in the last normal years to show just how active today’s buyers still are:As you can see, when June 2023 numbers are stacked alongside what’s typical for the housing market at this time of...

Randy Arozarena, Josh Lowe and Isaac Paredes hit home runs to lead Rays over Marlins

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 30, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Marlins, MLB, Sports.

MIAMI — Randy Arozarena, Josh Lowe and Isaac Paredes homered as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied from two early deficits and beat the Miami Marlins 11-2 Tuesday night for their ninth win in 11 games. José Siri hit a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning and Yandy Díaz added two singles for the Rays, who trail AL-leading Baltimore by 2 1/2 games in the East Division and maintained their 5 1/2-game lead in the race for the AL’s top wild-card spot. With the win, Tampa Bay improved to 81-52, ensuring the Rays will go a seventh straight season without a losing record. Miami slugger Jorge Soler left...

Historic fishing village prepares for Hurricane Idalia’s devastating storm surge

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 30, 2023. Posted in Florida News, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Hurricane forecast, Hurricane Tracks, Latest Headlines, News, Storms & Hurricanes, Weather.

CEDAR KEY — Ahead of Hurricane Idalia’s landfall, expected early Wednesday, residents of this historic, Gulf coast fishing village renowned for its waterfront seafood restaurants and quaint stores were wondering whether their luck was about to run out. On the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, windows were boarded Tuesday, businesses were empty and cars were missing from driveways. A few people on golf carts drove along the island’s roads ahead of the storm — just before an evacuation. Forecasters predicted the storm would strengthen to at least a Category 3 hurricane before landfall, with storm surges...

General Daily Insight for August 30, 2023

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 30, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Horoscopes.

General Daily Insight for August 30, 2023 Ruminating could presently get out of hand. The intimate Moon enters sensitive Pisces and unites with serious Saturn there, potentially turning our thoughts to painful matters. Anxious Mercury winds up wounded Chiron, connecting today’s provocations to past hurts. When the Full Moon in Pisces peaks at 9:36 pm EDT, we may feel a sense of urgency to address our concerns with concrete action. Some problems simply aren’t able to be solved in a day, but any ongoing tension at least needs an outlet. Aries March 21 – April 19 Balancing work and rest could...

Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 30, 2023. Posted in Demographics, For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Selling Myths.

Even though you may feel reluctant to sell your house because you don’t want to take on a mortgage rate that’s higher than the one you have now, there’s more to consider. While the financial side of things does matter, your personal needs may actually matter just as much. As an article from Bankrate says:“Deciding whether it’s the right time to sell your home is a very personal decision. There are numerous important questions to consider, both financial and lifestyle-based, before putting your home on the market.”So, ask yourself this: why did I want to move in the first place?Chances are your...

Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 29, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Generation Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 30% of Gen Z buyers transitioned straight from living under their parents’ roofs to owning their own homes.If you’re a member of this generation, and you’re interested in pursuing your own dream of homeownership, here’s some information you may find helpful on why and where your peers are buying.The Reasons Gen Z Want To Become...

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis booed at vigil as hundreds mourn more racist killings

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 28, 2023. Posted in Florida News, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, National News, News.

By RUSS BYNUM and AARON MORRISON (Associated Press) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at prayer vigils and in church, in frustration and exhaustion, to mourn yet another racist attack in America: this one the killing of three Black people in Florida at the hands of a white, 21-year-old man who authorities say left behind white supremacist ramblings that read like “the diary of a madman.” Following services earlier in the day, about 200 people showed up at a Sunday evening vigil a block from the Dollar General store in Jacksonville where officials said Ryan Palmeter...

General Daily Insight for August 28, 2023

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 28, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Horoscopes.

General Daily Insight for August 28, 2023 Releasing our present desires for control could help us find what flows smoothly. While the structured Capricorn Moon grasps intense Pluto, we may fear being alone and try to hold others too close. After Luna enters free-spirited Aquarius, however, she aligns with assertive Mars. Everything should run more smoothly once people have room to breathe! Finding the best balance might take some trial and error as rebellious Uranus turns retrograde at 10:39 pm EDT. We need each other, but we also need our space. Aries March 21 – April 19 Seeking an outside...

Marlins’ trade for Jake Burger has been a win, but can it help carry them into October?

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 28, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Marlins, MLB, Sports.

MIAMI – Jake Burger still has two paper Burger King hats on top of his locker. After slapping a walk-off single two Sundays ago against the New York Yankees, the third baseman was surprised the next day with a tower of Burger King Whoppers waiting for him at his stall. It was an obvious play on his last name, a grasp at the low-hanging fruit. “It’s a good nickname, Burger King,” Burger said before Sunday’s 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals. Every King needs his Burger. Thanks for the gifts, @BurgerKing! #MakeItMiami pic.twitter.com/jQuqwuQ1K3 — Miami Marlins (@Marlins) August 14, 2023 It’s...

California powerhouse St. John Bosco ends St. Thomas Aquinas’ 27-game win streak

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 27, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, High school football, High School Sports, Sports.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Defending national champion St. John Bosco (Calif.) methodically ended host St. Thomas Aquinas’ 27-game winning streak with a 20-7 victory on Saturday afternoon. Related Articles High School Sports | St. John Bosco 20, St. Thomas Aquinas 7 | PHOTOS Braves senior quarterback Caleb Sanchez completed 36 of 48 passes for 349 yards and two touchdowns to hand the host Raiders their first defeat since a 24-21 loss at Tampa Jesuit on Sept. 3, 2021. Further, it was the Raiders’ first home setback since a 17-10 setback to Cardinal Gibbons on Oct. 23, 2020. St....

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