Homeownership is a major part of the American Dream. But, the path to achieving this dream can be quite difficult. While progress has been made to improve fair housing access, households of color still face unique challenges on the road to owning a home. Working with the right real estate experts can make all the difference for diverse buyers.It’s clear that achieving homeownership is more challenging for certain groups because there’s still a measurable gap between the overall average U.S. homeownership rate and that of non-white groups. Today, Black households continue to have the lowest...
Name: Ryan Boylston
Age: 41
Website: BoylstonforMayor.com
What distinguishes you most from your opponent(s)?
My extensive local, regional and professional leadership experience. As a Commissioner and Vice Mayor, I’ve initiated projects that fed thousands during the pandemic, saved historic landmarks and managed the budget responsibly. My campaign has received broad support, including hundreds of residents, five former mayors, police/fire/service-workers unions, community leaders and state/county elected officials because they trust that I can deliver on our community’s vision for a better Delray...
General Daily Insight for February 13, 2024
Conflict can take on a new face at any moment. Aggressive Mars moves into dogmatic Aquarius at 1:05 am EST, arming us to passionately defend our viewpoints. As peacemaker Venus supports high-minded Neptune, we might still hope to keep up an appearance of decorum. We may think it’s possible for arguments to follow reasonable rules. When the itchy Aries Moon joins forces with touchy Chiron, however, our primal impulses are likely to overpower our lofty ideals. Well, hopefully the tension is better out than in!
Aries
March 21 – April 19
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Name: Tom Carney
Age: 69
Website: tomcarneyformayor.com
What distinguishes you most from your opponent(s)?
My background and experience, both on the Commission and off. What the others do not have and what I have is an actual working knowledge of working with the Commission and staff in front of the dais, representing clients with matters in front of various boards and the Commission. Until you actually have to take a project from inception through approval in the city, working with the various departments, staff and boards, you never really understand how the city really works. I do. And I...
Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. And that may leave you scratching your head and wondering what’s true.The simplest answer is: that what you read or hear will vary based on the time frame they’re looking at. Here’s some information that can help clear up the confusion.Mortgage Rates Are Volatile by NatureMortgage rates don’t move in a straight line. There are too many factors at play for that to happen. Instead, rates bounce...
General Daily Insight for February 12, 2024
Sentimentality paves the road to mayhem today. The Moon in Pisces, already painfully attuned to the suffering of the world, conjoins oceanic Neptune there, heightening the unmistakable power of martyrdom and victimhood. Luna also sextiles war planet Mars, awakening our ferocious urges. When the Moon then shifts into aggressive Aries at 8:26 am EST, our grievances could spur us toward impulsive action. Luna sextiles profound Pluto shortly thereafter, so we might discover that there’s more to the story — if we find the patience to look.
Aries
March...
A boat collision Sunday afternoon near PortMiami left 13 people hospitalized, according to fire rescue officials.
Around 3:15 p.m., authorities say Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel responded to reports of a boat crash involving a large number of patients at Fisherman’s Cut.
Over 30 units, including air rescue and fireboats, helped the injured along with the U.S. Coast Guard, the City of Miami Fire and the Florida Wildlife Commission.
Officials have not indicated what caused the crash nor provided details on what occurred.
To read the full report, click here for miamiherald.com
By MICHELLE L. PRICE, MEG KINNARD and JAMES POLLARD (Associated Press)
CONWAY, S.C. — With two weeks to go before the South Carolina Republican primary, Nikki Haley is challenging Donald Trump on her home turf while the former president is turning to his familiar playbook of personal attacks as he tries to quash his last major rival for the nomination.
Trump, turning his campaign focus to the southern state days after an easy victory in Nevada, revved up a huge crowd of supporters at a Saturday afternoon rally in Conway, near Myrtle Beach, by touting his time in office, repeating his false claims...
Name: Maria A. Rodriguez
Age: 28
Website: mariaforpines.com
What distinguishes you most from your opponent(s)?
It is essential for our government to be representative of the electorate – and as the only Hispanic, only female, and only liberal candidate in this race to represent a district which leans toward all three of these demographics, this makes me a stand-out choice for Pembroke Pines City Commission, District 3.
My age and local government experience are advantages for our community, providing a unique perspective and familiarity with the challenges faced by younger constituents and young...