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Guide to the Arts spotlight on new Kravis Center CEO: ‘I want this to be a refuge for people’

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 19, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Coming from Cirque du Soleil, Diane Quinn found herself in something of another high-wire act when she stepped in as CEO of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts at the beginning of this year.

Why Florida’s stone crab claw prices are so ‘astronomical’ at start of 2022-23 season

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 19, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Days into the 2022-23 stone crab season, local seafood markets, restaurants and wholesalers say strong weekend winds and lean traps on Florida’s Gulf Coast are limiting supplies of the crustacean delicacy.

The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 19, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers.

Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand reach an inflection point. The graph below helps tell the story of just how different things are today. This year, buyer demand has eased as higher mortgage rates and mounting economic uncertainty moderated the market. This slowdown in demand is clear when you look at the red bar on the graph. It uses the latest data from ShowingTime to illustrate how showings (an indicator of buyer...

G&B Oyster Bar returns to Fort Lauderdale beach with new chef, new menu

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 18, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Closed during the pandemic, the longtime favorite from Be Nice Restaurants celebrates opening weekend just in time for Oyster Fest 2022

The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 18, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy.

With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now’s the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just a few of the benefits that come with homeownership. Homeowners Can Make Their Home Truly Their Own Owning your home gives you a significant sense of accomplishment because it’s a space you can customize to your heart’s desire. That can bring you added happiness. In fact, a report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows making updates or...

Rodent droppings lead to closure of buffet eatery, Mexican restaurant

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 18, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Rodent feces found in a Mexican restaurant dining room and in a buffet eatery’s storage room were among the issues that triggered temporary shutdowns at two South Florida restaurants last week.

Coming soon: Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar in Fort Lauderdale; Pubbelly Sushi in West Palm Beach

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 16, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be. So many new places open up every day. Below, find what’s coming soon to a city near you.

Blackbird Modern Asian opens in Jupiter: Q&A with dream team behind new hot spot

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 15, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Debuting this month in Jupiter, in the space vacated by Shipwreck Bar & Grille, the two-story Blackbird Modern Asian has a dream team of owners that sets it apart.

Florida’s stone crab season kicks off Oct. 15: Will claws cost more than last season?

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 15, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

The first stone crab harvests are expected to arrive for restaurants, wholesalers and seafood markets by Sunday morning. But fishers, wholesalers and seafood markets say the lingering effects of Hurricane Ian and more-expensive diesel fuel and crab bait could spell steeper prices than the end of last season.

Tips For First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 15, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Infographics.

Some Highlights If you’re trying to buy your first home in today’s housing market, you’ll want to know what you can do as mortgage rates rise and inventory stays low overall. Connect with a lender to get pre-approved, prioritize your wish list, consider condos, and expand your search radius. Your first home is out there. Let’s connect to explore your options and what other first-time buyers are doing to find their homes. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters