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Trump opens Saudi investment conference in Miami Beach saying ‘golden age of America is upon us’

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 20, 2025. Posted in Business, Florida News, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News, Politics.

MIAMI BEACH — President Donald Trump addressed corporate CEOs, financiers, government officials and billionaires gathered Wednesday for the start of a three-day Saudi Arabian-backed investor summit, calling Saudi Arabia “a special place with special leaders.” His nearly 90-minute introduction at the FII PRIORITY Summit covered topics as wide-ranging as the war between Russia and Ukraine, domestic oil production, cuts to government spending, and his 2024 election as the 47th president. Several times he reiterated that he wanted his legacy to be as a peacemaker. “The golden age of America is...

The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 20, 2025. Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past couple of years. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the percentage of people moving to cities has risen to 16%. While that may not sound like a big number to you, it is the highest level in a decade – and that’s a big deal (see graph below):And data from BrightMLS seems to confirm this trend. In a recent survey, 1 in 5 (20.6%) people looking to buy say they want to live in the city.So, what’s behind this ongoing shift back to urban living? Let’s break down...

Florida Atlantic hands Hurricanes their first loss of the season

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 19, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

BOCA RATON — After scoring 35 runs in their three-game, season-opening sweep against Niagara over the weekend, the Hurricanes’ bats went cold in Boca Raton. UM scored just one run in a 2-1 loss to Florida Atlantic on Tuesday, dropping their first game of the season. “They did a good job, overall,” Miami coach J.D. Arteaga said. “I guess they gave us a run that first (inning). It was the first game I’ve been a part of where every run was a bases-loaded walk or a hit by pitch. We got in some counts, some favorable counts, and just weren’t aggressive enough. Got beat with some fastballs we...

Trump administration halts support for representing unaccompanied children in immigration court

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 19, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday stopped support for legal representation in immigration court for children who enter the United States alone, a setback for those fighting deportation who can’t afford a lawyer. The Acacia Center for Justice says it serves 26,000 migrant children under its federal contract. The Interior Department gave no explanation for the stop-work order, telling the group only that it was done for “causes outside of your control” and should not be interpreted as a judgment of poor performance. The halt remains in effect until further notice. The...

Tens of millions of dead people aren’t getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 19, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving Social Security payments. Over the past few days, President Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk have said on social media and in press briefings that people who are 100, 200 and even 300 years old are improperly getting benefits — a “HUGE problem,” Musk wrote, as his Department of Government Efficiency digs into federal agencies to root out waste, fraud and abuse. It is true that improper payments have been...

Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 19, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Home Prices, Rent vs. Buy.

It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days. That’s because inflation has remained higher than normal for longer than expected – and that’s impacting the costs of goods, services, and more. And with rising costs all around you, you’re probably questioning: is now really the right time to buy a home?Here’s the good news. Owning a home is actually one of the best ways to protect yourself from the rising costs that come with inflation.A Fixed Mortgage Protects You from Rising Housing CostsOne of the key benefits of homeownership is that when you buy a home with a fixed-rate...

Cam Ward has answer for anyone who thinks he quit on Miami Hurricanes after breaking TD record in bowl game

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 18, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

By STEPHEN HAWKINS FORT WORTH, Texas — While Cam Ward hasn’t decided if he will throw at the NFL combine next week, the quarterback knows how he will answer any scouts or team personnel who ask him if he quit on the Miami Hurricanes team by not finishing his final game with them. “Okay, you’re either going to draft me or you’re not,” Ward said Monday night before receiving the Davey O’Brien Award as the nation’s top college quarterback. “If you don’t draft me, that’s your fault. You’ve got to remember you’re the same team that’s got to play me for the rest of my career, and I’ll remember...

Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 18, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Inventory.

Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle at all.If uncertainty is keeping you from making a move, it’s time to get the real answers. The ones you deserve. And to take the pressure off, you don’t have to ask the questions, because here’s the data that answers them.1. Is It Even a Good Idea To Move Right Now? If you own a home already, you may be tempted to wait because...

The best air fryer accessory sets

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 17, 2025. Posted in Best Reviews, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Which air fryer accessory is best? An air fryer is an excellent addition to any kitchen, thanks to its health benefits and the incredible variety of uses one can find for them. With a set of additional air fryer accessories like pizza pans and racks with skewers, those possibilities expand even further and luckily enough, those expansions are typically quite affordable. The best set of air fryer accessories is the COSORI 6-Piece Air Fryer Accessories XL Set. This set includes a cake pan, metal holder, pizza pan, egg bite molds, silicone mat and a rack with four skewers, but the best part is...

Daily Horoscope for February 17, 2025

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 17, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Horoscopes, Things To Do.

General Daily Insight for February 17, 2025 Today has good vibes, although that’s not the whole story. As the appeasing Libra Moon aggravates shifty Neptune, potentially upsetting information may be stuffed under the rug. That said, Luna then goes on to work productively with the optimistic Sun, so perhaps we can live without airing every unpleasant thought. At least, until the Moon shifts into somber Scorpio at 7:19 pm EST, after which there will be plenty of time to delve into the tough stuff. We might as well enjoy the reprieve! Aries March 21 – April 19 Relating with others could be...