Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 6, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, overhearing someone chatting at the local supermarket, the list goes on and on. Most likely, home prices and mortgage rates are coming up a lot. To help cut through the noise and give you the information you need most, take a look at what the data says. Here are the top two questions you need to ask yourself...

Josef Martinez’s bicycle kick leads Inter Miami to second consecutive draw

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 5, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Inter Miami, Latest Headlines, Soccer, Sports.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Independence Day fireworks filled the sky around DRV PNK Stadium Tuesday night, but they could’ve used some more pink and black to celebrate Josef Martinez’s jaw-dropping goal. The second half substitute scored the equalizer in the 90th minute on a bicycle kick to force an Inter Miami 2-2 draw against the Columbus Crew. It may have been the goal of his career, which is saying something for someone who is now tied for ninth all-time in career MLS goals. Inter Miami interim coach Javier Morales said at Monday’s training that he was unsure if he’d bench Martinez in favor of forward...

Baltimore samaritan who bandaged a shooting victim from block party says ‘All they know is guns’

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 5, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Uncategorized.

By JULIET LINDERMAN (Associated Press) BALTIMORE (AP) — Authorities searched Monday for the suspects who opened fire during a holiday weekend block party in Baltimore that killed two people, wounded 28 others and prompted one resident to jump into action when she found a wounded teenage girl on her doorstep. Police identified the deceased as 18-year-old Aaliyah Gonzalez and 20-year-old Kylis Fagbemi. The 28 injured victims ranged in age from 13 to 32, with more than half younger than 18, officials said. Charlene Bowie, 66, who lives close to where the shooting took place, said she saw a huge...

General Daily Insight for July 05, 2023

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 5, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Horoscopes.

General Daily Insight for July 05, 2023 Limits may be set in the name of healing at this time. The delicate Moon picks a fight with expansive Jupiter at 5:28 am EDT, which can bring too much of a good thing, overindulgence, or moodiness with it. Luna then faces off with the confident Sun, increasing indecision and inconsistency, complicating the process of charting our daily courses. To bring us back on track, the Moon harmonizes with wounded healer Chiron, strengthening us to cut back on excess. Set limits to bring balance. Aries March 21 – April 19 Too much of someone else can be exhausting....

Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 5, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates.

Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home can help provide.A recent survey from Bankrate asked respondents which achievements they feel most embody the American Dream. The responses prove owning a home is still important to so many Americans today (see graph below):As the graph shows, homeownership ranks above other significant milestones, including retirement, having a successful career, and earning a college degree.A recent report from MYND helps...

A sweet slice of history: Florida Keys celebrate 200th birthday with giant Key lime pie

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 4, 2023. Posted in Florida News, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News.

BIG PINE KEY — Partying never gets old in the Florida Keys — especially for a milestone birthday like No. 200. The Florida Keys celebrated its bicentennial Monday along the Gulf of Mexico with a Key lime pie more than 13 feet in diameter — which organizers intend to certify as a world record. The festivities marked the anniversary of the Florida Territorial Legislature’s establishment of Monroe County on July 3, 1823 and celebrated its history. The county contains all of the Keys and a portion of Everglades National Park. During the Civil War, Key West remained in Union hands as a base for a...

Legitimacy of ‘customer’ in Supreme Court gay rights case raises ethical, legal flags

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 4, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, National News, News.

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and COLLEEN SLEVIN (Associated Press) A Christian graphic artist who the Supreme Court said can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples pointed during her lawsuit to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. The twist? Stewart says it never happened. The revelation has raised questions about how Lorie Smith’s case was allowed to proceed all the way to the nation’s highest court with such an apparent misrepresentation and whether the state of Colorado, which lost the case last week, has any legal recourse. It has served as another distraction...

7 injured in turbulence on Hawaiian Airlines flight to Australia

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 4, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Uncategorized.

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER (Associated Press) HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Sydney hit severe turbulence, injuring seven people on board. The plane was carrying 163 passengers and 12 crew members on Thursday when it “encountered unexpected severe turbulence approximately five hours into the flight,” said a statement from the airline. “The plane just dropped,” passenger Sultan Baskonyali told ABC News. “We weren’t prepared.” She described one man going upward, hitting his head on the ceiling and dropping back down. Airport medics assessed and released three injured...

Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 4, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Move-Up Buyers.

When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And, to help offset the higher borrowing costs today, some homebuyers are taking a close look at their wish list and re-evaluating what features they really need in their next home to avoid overextending. As a recent NerdWallet article says:“A pool, for example, may be nice to have, but it may not provide as much day-to-day value as a garage or a space for a home office . . .”While that pool may be appealing,...

General Daily Insight for July 03, 2023

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 3, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Horoscopes.

General Daily Insight for July 03, 2023 We may now be glowing with cosmic confidence! The emotion-driven Moon inspires lucky Jupiter, encouraging us to boldly go beyond our typical horizons. The Full Moon lights us up at 7:39 am EDT in dedicated Capricorn. Commitment is easier than usual, as we can understand where we haven’t been as consistent so that we can remedy that going forward. That said, the Moon’s tension with distractable Mercury may make it difficult to focus. Let’s keep our eyes on the prize. Aries March 21 – April 19 You’re taking steps toward your dream life. Someone that you...

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