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Military parade to celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary will be held on Trump’s birthday

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 3, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army on Friday confirmed there will be a military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June, as part of the celebration around the service’s 250th birthday. Related Articles Seeking answers about death at Broward ICE center, congresswomen say they encounter ‘hostility and evasiveness’ Judge blocks Trump executive order targeting elite law firm, a blow to his retribution campaign Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let DOGE access Social...

Your Home Equity Could Make Moving Possible

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 3, 2025. Posted in Equity, For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Infographics, Selling Tips.

Some HighlightsThanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity – and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth of equity.Once you sell, you can use it to fund your down payment on your next home or maybe even to buy a smaller house in cash. If you want to find out how much equity you have, connect with an agent. Because it may make a move a lot more feasible than you’d think.?

What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 2, 2025. Posted in Economy, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates.

Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering what it means for the value of their home – and their buying power.Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in the housing market during each recession, going all the way back to the 1980s. The facts may surprise you.A Recession Doesn’t Mean Home Prices Will FallMany people think that if a recession hits, home prices will fall like they did in 2008. But that was an exception, not the rule. It was the only time the market saw such a...

Panthers eliminate Lightning, move on to second round of Stanley Cup playoffs

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 1, 2025. Posted in Florida Panthers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, NHL, Sports.

TAMPA — Sam Bennett had hurt the Panthers, going to the penalty box for slashing with about 11 minutes left in the second period. The Lightning scored the game-tying goal on the ensuing power play, knotting the game at three. Bennett went back to the penalty box for slashing with 6:53 left in the period. When he came out, he hit the ice running, received a pass from Anton Lundell and fired a wrist shot past Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy to put the Panthers ahead 4-3. It was all Florida needed to beat Tampa Bay, as the Panthers went on to win Game 5 6-3 at Amalie Arena and punch their...

UCF tennis teams set to cap seasons with NCAA tournament appearances

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 1, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

In a first-floor conference room of the Wayne Densch Center for Student-Athlete Leadership, members of the UCF men’s and women’s tennis teams gathered for a celebration on Monday. Black and gold balloons accented several tables as family and friends of the Knights tennis programs came together to find out where the two teams would wind up spending their postseason. The NCAA tournament selection show played on a large screen as players, coaches and participants mingled, waiting to hear the news. They didn’t have to wait long. UCF men’s tennis will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA...

Bill to end limits on who can sue for medical malpractice stalls in Florida Senate

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 1, 2025. Posted in Florida News, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Health, Latest Headlines, News.

TALLAHASSEE — In 1990, Florida lawmakers included an exception in the state’s medical-malpractice laws that prevented a narrow group of people from pursuing key damages in lawsuits over the deaths of family members. And after years of debate, the Florida Senate appeared on the verge Wednesday of passing a bill to repeal the exception. But Senate sponsor Clay Yarborough, R-Jacksonville, tabled the bill, leaving unclear whether lawmakers will address the issue in the remaining days of the legislative session. Yarborough’s move came after the House voted 104-6 last month to pass the bill (HB...

A Tale of Two Housing Markets

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 1, 2025. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Inventory.

For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes sit on the market, giving buyers a bit more breathing room.In other words, it’s a tale of two markets, and knowing which one you’re in makes a huge difference when you move.What Is a Buyer’s Market vs. a Seller’s Market?In a buyer’s market, there are a lot of homes for sale, and not as many people buying. With fewer buyers...

The US government has a new policy for terminating international students’ legal status

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 30, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By MORIAH BALINGIT, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has begun shedding new light on a crackdown on international students, spelling out how it targeted thousands of people and laying out the grounds for terminating their legal status. The new details emerged in lawsuits filed by some of the students who suddenly had their status canceled in recent weeks with little explanation. In the past month, foreign students around the U.S. have been rattled to learn their records had been removed from a student database maintained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Some...

FACT FOCUS: Trump touts his accomplishments at 100 days but at times falls short on the facts

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 30, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

BY MELISSA GOLDIN, Associated Press In a visit Tuesday to Warren, Michigan, President Donald Trump celebrated his first 100 days back in office by touting his accomplishments, while embellishing some and misrepresenting others. The speech of about 90 minutes was reminiscent of a campaign rally and covered much of the same ground as he lobbed insults at the previous administration and detractors. In highlighting his accomplishments, he made a number of false and misleading statements on topics such as the state of the economy and the price of eggs. Here’s a look at the facts. Trump...

Active tuberculosis case confirmed in student at Dillard High School

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 30, 2025. Posted in Education, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Health, Latest Headlines, Local News, News.

An active tuberculosis case has been reported in a student at Dillard High School, the Florida Department of Health confirmed to Broward County Public School officials on Tuesday. The person was “recently on campus,” and health department officials in Broward County began notifying students who could have potentially been exposed, John Sullivan, a spokesperson for Broward County Public Schools, said in a statement Tuesday evening. Students and staff who were impacted were directly contacted. On Wednesday, the health department will offer testing at the Fort Lauderdale school for impacted...