Judge keeps heating up with massive home run as Yankees pummel Luzardo, Marlins

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 12, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Marlins, MLB, Sports.

MIAMI — Aaron Judge hit a 464-foot home run, rookie Anthony Volpe hit a three-run drive and the New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-4 Friday night. Judge hit his 22nd homer and is batting .417 (5 for 12) with a double and two homers his past four games. The home run was the longest at Miami this season. Volpe hit his 15th homer, putting the Yankees ahead with his second-inning shot off Jesús Luzardo’ (8-7). Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes went back on the injured list because of a strained left rotator cuff. Randy Vásquez (2-1) allowed two runs and three hits in 3 2/3 innings. Kyle Higashioka...

Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 12, 2023. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Pricing.

Some HighlightsLooking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows the worst home price declines are behind us, and they’re rising again nationally.If you’ve put your plans to move on pause because you were worried about home prices crashing, this rebound is good news.Connect with a local real estate agent so you know what’s happening with prices in your area.

Maui fire deaths surge to 53 and likely to go higher, governor says. Over 1,000 structures burned

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 11, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, National News, News, Weather.

By TY O’NEIL, CLAIRE RUSH, JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and CHRISTOPHER WEBER (Associated Press) LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — A search of the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of obliterated neighborhoods and landmarks charred beyond recognition, as the death toll rose to at least 53 and survivors told harrowing tales of narrow escapes with only the clothes on their backs. A flyover of historic Lahaina showed entire neighborhoods that had been a vibrant vision of color and island life reduced to gray ash. Block after block was nothing but rubble and blackened...

How to help or donate in response to the deadly wildfire in Maui

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 11, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, National News, News.

By THALIA BEATY (Associated Press) While rescue and emergency operations continued Thursday at the deadly wildfires that swept across the Hawaiian island of Maui, many people are already looking for ways to support the response and provide relief to those affected. The full extent of the damage and the recovery needs may not be known for up to a week, said Regine Webster, vice president of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, and she urged people to be patient before deciding where to give their support. “You literally have to wait for the firefighters to complete their work before that damage...

Florida’s African-American history standards blasted at South Florida town hall

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 11, 2023. Posted in Education, Florida News, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News, Politics.

Hundreds arrived a historic Black church looking for answers about Florida’s controversial African-American history standards and left ready to fight against what they see as increasing racism in the state. The one person they hoped to get answers from at Thursday night education town hall — Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz — declined to appear after initially agreeing to attend. So those attending spent much of the evening discussing how to fight against the DeSantis movement and the growing conservative activism marked by groups like Moms for Liberty, who have fought to get books...

About 11,000 Houses Will Sell Today

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 11, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths.

Some homeowners have been waiting for months to put their house on the market because they don’t think people are buying homes right now. If that’s you, know that even though the housing market has slowed compared to the frenzy of a couple of years ago, it isn’t at a standstill. Contrary to what you may believe, buyers are still active and plenty of homes are selling right now.According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), based on the pace of sales right now, just over 4 million homes will sell this year. With some simple math, let’s break down what that really means for you:4.16...

Florida Mortgage | Don’t Wait for Home Prices To Fall

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 11, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

Florida Mortgage | Don’t Wait for Home Prices To Fall If you’ve put your plans on hold hoping home prices will fall more, you should know: the worst home price declines are already behind us. Let’s connect if you’re ready to move to get the process started. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips

‘Plane down:’ 911 caller reports deadly crash at North Perry Airport | Listen

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 10, 2023. Posted in Crime and Public Safety, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Local News, News.

The first person to call 911 on Friday afternoon to report the crash of a Cessna 172 at the North Perry Airport said he hadn’t seen anyone get out of the plane. Flight instructor Felipe Becerra Cardenas, of Pembroke Pines, was flying the small single-engine aircraft with two passengers aboard, who were on a “discovery flight,” intended to interest the passengers in becoming pilots. Officials said Shelby Thomas, of Port Wentworth, Ga., was seated next to Becerra Cardenas while Jamal Hall, 25, also from Georgia, was seated in the back. Thomas and Becerra Cardenas did not survive. Hall was the...

Anti-corruption presidential candidate slain at campaign event in Ecuador’s capital

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 10, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Network, News, Politics, World News.

By Associated Press QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — An Ecuadorian presidential candidate known for speaking up against corruption was shot and killed Wednesday at a political rally in the capital, an attack that comes amid a wave of startling violence in the South American country. President Guillermo Lasso confirmed the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio and suggested organized crime was behind his slaying. Villavicencio was one of eight candidates in the Aug. 20 presidential vote, though not the frontrunner. “I assure you that this crime will not go unpunished,” Lasso said in a statement. “Organized...

Disney park revenue slumps in Orlando but grows globally

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 10, 2023. Posted in Business, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Network.

Revenue is up for Walt Disney Co.’s theme parks globally, but down at Walt Disney World, according to third-quarter financial results released by the company Wednesday. CEO Robert Iger pointed to a flattening of attendance after the end of Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration and other contributors for the dip. “Also, as post-COVID pent-up demand continues to level off in Florida, local tax data shows evidence of some softening in several major Florida tourism markets, and the strong dollar is expected to continue tamping down international visitation to the state,” Iger said. The company...

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