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Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 10, 2025. Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Infographics.

Some HighlightsOnce your offer is accepted, an inspector will assess the condition of the house, including things like the roof, foundation, plumbing, and more.That information is incredibly important and paves the way for you to re-negotiate with the seller, as needed. So, you don’t want to skip this step.An inspection is your chance to avoid costly headaches and get peace of mind. Connect with an agent to talk about other ways to make your offer stand out.

Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 9, 2025. Posted in Forecasts, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Rates.

From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is really the right time to move. There is one place you can turn to for answers you want the most. And that’s the experts.Leading housing experts are starting to release their projections for the rest of the year. These insights will give you clarity – and a little more optimism than you might expect. Business Insider sums up the forecasts (and why they’re good news for you):“As mortgage rates go down this year, affordability may improve slightly for...

Dave Hyde: Can Panthers look like the Panthers again — quickly — against Toronto?

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 8, 2025. Posted in Florida Panthers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, NHL, Sports.

The Florida Panthers are in trouble, and it’s crazy to think they aren’t after Wednesday night. It’s the kind of trouble they’ve gotten out of in a way that makes their past couple of playoff springs so memorable. It’s trouble nonetheless to be down 2-0 after losing Game 2 in Toronto 4-3. That’s two one-goal games against Toronto, the kind the Panthers love to play. And they lost the both games in a manner that’s either a lesson for them and a credit to Toronto. Here’s the larger problem in these two games: The Panthers haven’t looked like the Panthers. Not really. The always-disciplined...

Maple Leafs again hold off Panthers, take 2-0 lead in series

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 8, 2025. Posted in Florida Panthers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, NHL, Sports.

Every time the Panthers tried to seize some momentum from the Maple Leafs in Game 2 on Wednesday night, Toronto had an answer. Florida seemed poised to get the edge over host Toronto and maybe even the series at one game each as Anton Lundell tied the game at three 5:33 into the third period. But Mitch Marner scored 17 seconds later, putting the Maple Leafs back ahead and Toronto hung on to win 4-3 and take a 2-0 lead over Florida in the second-round series. Aleksander Barkov made sure the Panthers would not be in an early hole. Five seconds into Florida’s first power play of the night, he...

Walk-off homer lifts UCF past Utah into quarters of Big 12 tourney

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 8, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

For six captivating innings on Wednesday night, the UCF softball team appeared poised to sail smoothly into the Big 12 Softball Championship quarterfinals. Pitcher Isabella Vegas barely broke a sweat while throwing six scoreless innings against Utah, and it appeared that the redshirt freshman was on her way to an easy five-run victory. However, a 5-run rally in the top of the seventh helped the Utes tie the game at 5. But in the bottom of the inning, Ashleigh Griffin launched a 1-2 pitch over the fence at Devon Park for a 2-run home run that lifted UCF to a thrilling 7-5 win. It was the...

Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 8, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Selling Tips.

As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says:“. . . today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though rising) and high prices have created a strange mix: Some homes are flying off the market, while others sit for weeks.”That may leave you wondering what you should expect when you sell. Let’s break it down and give you some actionable tips on how to make sure your house is one that sells quickly.Homes Are Still Selling Faster Than Pre-PandemicThe first thing you...

Jesús Sánchez’s RBI single in 10th inning lifts Marlins over Dodgers

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 7, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Marlins, MLB, Sports.

MIAMI — Jesús Sánchez singled with the bases loaded in the 10th inning, lifting the Miami Marlins to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered for the Dodgers, who lost for only the second time in their last 10 games. With automatic runner Xavier Edwards on second to start the 10th, J.P. Feyereisen (0-2) intentionally walked Kyle Stowers and allowed a single to Agustin Ramirez to load the bases. The Dodgers used five infielders to face Sánchez, but he still found a hole with a liner up the middle to score Edwards from third. Jesús...

Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 7, 2025. Posted in Economy, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Home Prices.

With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching your 401(k) or investments lately, chances are you’ve felt that pit in your stomach. One day it’s up. The next day, it’s not. And that may make you feel a little worried about your finances.But here’s the thing you need to remember if you’re a homeowner. According to Investopedia:“Traditionally, stocks have been far more volatile than real estate. That’s not to say that real estate prices aren’t ever volatile—the years around the 2007 to 2008 financial...

Panthers’ comeback falls short as Maple Leafs take Game 1

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 6, 2025. Posted in Florida Panthers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, NHL, Sports.

The Maple Leafs opened the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs by punching the Florida Panthers in the mouth. The Panthers punched back but still fell short. Toronto scored just 33 seconds into the game and beat Florida 5-4 in Game 1 of the second round at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Monday, starting the series with a bang. The Maple Leafs took a 4-1 lead after two periods, but the Panthers fought back and scored three third-period goals. But a late third period score by Toronto kept Florida from completing the comeback. The Maple Leafs, fresh off a six-game series against Ottawa,...

Ohtani and Freeman homer off Alcántara as Dodgers beat Marlins

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 6, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Marlins, MLB, Sports.

MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers roughed up Sandy Alcántara again for a 7-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday night. Mookie Betts and Teoscar Hernández each had two hits for the Dodgers, who have won eight of nine and began a 10-game road trip. Hernández left in the fourth because of tightness in his left hamstring. In his first major league start, Los Angeles’ Hyeseong Kim had two hits and drove in a run. Alcántara (2-4) gave up five runs and six hits in five innings six days after the 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner was tagged for seven runs...