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If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you might have heard that pre-approval is a necessary step to take before starting out on your journey. But why is that? And is it still important in today’s shifting market?
The truth is, getting a pre-approval letter from your lender is critical, and when it comes to your home search, it can be a game changer in so many ways.
To better understand why, it’s important to know what pre-approval is. Freddie Mac defines the process like this:
“A pre-approval is an indication from your lender that they are willing to lend you a certain amount of...
Book reviews: Putting the ‘dys’ in family function, and a premature funeral in two tight plots
The twists keep turning in Rachel Howzell Hall’s new ‘We Lie Here.’ Elaine Viets returns to St. Louis in “Late for His Own Funeral.”
Artist Claes Oldenburg, maker of huge urban ‘Typewriter Eraser’ in West Palm Beach, dies
Pop artist Claes Oldenburg, who turned the mundane into the monumental through his outsized sculptures of a baseball bat, a clothespin and other objects, has died at age 93.
Dead roaches, rodent droppings shut down four South Florida restaurants
The state shut four South Florida restaurants last week for live and dead roaches, flies buzzing near food and backed-up waste water.
Wondering Where You’ll Move if You Sell Your House Today?
If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. That’s because today’s market is undergoing a shift, and the supply of homes for sale is increasing as a result. That means you may have a better chance of finding a home that will meet your current needs. Here are some options to consider.
Buying an Existing Home Can Give You That Lived-in Charm
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the supply of existing homes (a home that’s been previously owned) has steadily...
Rolling Loud Miami loses Kanye West, adds Kid Cudi to fill in at Hard Rock
Kanye West, now known as Ye, has canceled his scheduled appearance at this coming weekend’s Rolling Loud Miami 2022 concert set for the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. No reason was immediately given. Kid Cudi has been booked as a replacement, according to a Twitter announcement by the concert organizers.
Weekend things to do: Sammy Hagar bartending in Boca Raton, a Burmese pop-up dinner and The Flamingo Flea
Weekend things to do in South Florida, from West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach to Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Heat getting to you? You can’t lick these specials for National Ice Cream Day
Here’s a guide to frozen treat specials for National Ice Cream Day this Sunday in Broward, Palm Beach and MIami-Dade counties.
Going back to the movie theater? Check out these summer discounts
Theater chains are offering several new discounts this summer, including $5 on Tuesdays at AMC Theaters and $1 tickets for kids at Epic theaters.
Fantasy Room opens in Hollywood, plus 3 new dining options at Mall at Wellington Green
Also open: Fantasy Room Bar & Grill in Hollywood and three new dining options at The Mall at Wellington Green. Meanwhile, Ellie’s ’50s Diner in Delray Beach and Rob’s Bageland in Tamarac have closed.