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2023 Fort Lauderdale Air Show: Guide to breathtaking stunts, aircraft, tickets, parking

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 27, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will once again take flight April 29-30 as the Fort Lauderdale Air Show’s signature act, stunting over South Florida skies in their sleek F/A-18 Super Hornets.

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 27, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a combination of mortgage rates, home prices, and wages.Considering how each one of these factors is changing gives you the full picture of home affordability today. Here’s the latest.1. Mortgage RatesWhile mortgage rates are higher than they were a year ago, they’ve hovered primarily between...

Butch Samp, owner of The Floridian diner in Fort Lauderdale, dies

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 26, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Floridian owner Butch Samp remembered: ‘He was a cult figure in Fort Lauderdale.’

SMALL BITES: Lips debuts new ‘Saturday Dragalicious Brunch’

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 26, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Lips — the restaurant/cabaret self-billed as “The Ultimate in Drag Dining” — is adding a new “Saturday Dragalicious Brunch” beginning April 22. There is already a popular longtime Sunday brunch service.

SMALL BITES: Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration bringing the party to Fort Lauderdale on Friday

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 26, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

The annual culinary event features unlimited sampling of dinner-by-the-bite from local restaurants, as well as craft cocktails, fine wines and craft beers.

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 26, 2023. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing.

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in your position right now.Here’s what industry experts are saying right now about the spring housing market and what it means for you:Selma Hepp, Chief Economist, CoreLogic:“We see more competition among buyers . . . Housing supply also tends to grow during the spring months. And this is also the time of year when...

SMALL BITES: Get back to bacchanal in Boca, with weekend-long tribute to fine wine & gourmet food

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 25, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

During the Grand Tasting on Sunday, foodies can stroll from kiosk to kiosk sampling wines, bubbly, whiskies and signature dishes from local chefs.

Calendar of things to do in April 2023, and beyond

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 25, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

The April 2023 City & Shore calandar

Chicken ‘stored in stagnant bloody water,’ dead flies floating in liqueur bottles among issues that shut 3 South Florida restaurants

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 25, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Happy hour came early for the pests at one Boca Raton restaurant, Le Sorelle, where flies were found dead and floating inside liqueur bottles of vermouth and amaretto at the bar.

The Power of Pre-Approval

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on April 25, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget. You’ll also need a sense of determination to find the right house and act quickly when you go to put in an offer. One thing you can do to help you prepare is to get pre-approved.To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to know what pre-approval is. As part of the process, a lender looks at your finances to determine what they’d be willing to loan you. From...