Rising Rent May Not Drive Homeownership, Research Says
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Rising Rent May Not Drive Homeownership, Research Says Recent research sheds light on the question: Are rising rents driving residents to homeownership? The research, done by Freddie Mac, shows that the majority of renters are staying put despite rising rents and favorable perceptions about renting are increasing. Freddie Mac commissioned Harris Poll to survey more than 2,000 U.S. adults online in March 2015 to get their perceptions about renting.
Residential Construction Activity Moves Up in April
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Residential Construction Activity Moves Up in April The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the new residential construction statistics for April 2015. Building Permits Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,143,000. This is 10.1 percent (±2.2 percent) above the revised March rate of 1,038,000, and is 6.4 percent (±2.1 percent) above the April 2014 estimate of 1,074,000. Single-family authorizations in April were at a rate of 666,000; this is 3.7 percent (±0.9 percent) above the revised March figure of 642,000. Authorizations of units in buildings with five units or more were at a rate of 444,000 in April.
Weekend Event-Coffee in Fort Lauderdale
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Weekend Event-Coffee in Fort Lauderdale -Saturday, May 30th - 6pm There is no better way to start off the day than with a cup of coffee in Fort Lauderdale, the elixir of the morning Gods, the heavenly notes of a bright sunny day and the necessary pick me up on many a morning. Coffee is the gas in my tank, the end of my rainbow and allows me a quiet moment of reflection. In the recent years, we all have been exposed to an insurmountable types of coffee. I often think someone should create a dictionary with all the terms, types and concoctions of coffee available. Truly the phrases bandied about are a language unto themselves.
Perfect Resort Style Living-Sea Ranch Club, Fort Lauderdale
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Perfect Resort Style Living-Sea Ranch Club, Lauderdale By The Sea There comes a time when it is simply necessary to relax, to take a break from responsibilities and live a carefree life. Think the life of the young Tom Sawyer or as that ole television advert said, “ Leave the driving to us”. In a single word...Chill. Dear reader, please take solace in knowing you can do this in the mad world of home ownership. The answer is simple...rent a home to reside. We have the pleasure of offering for rent a home at 5000 North Ocean Boulevard, unit 1104 in the Sea Ranch Club. This fine community is located just north of Fort Lauderdale in the humble surroundings of Lauderdale By The Sea. This tiny enclave is situated on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. There are a bounty of fine restaurants and shops in Lauderdale By The Sea.
Memorial Day Events- 2015 Fort Lauderdale, Fl
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Memorial Day Events- 2015 Fort Lauderdale, Fl This weekend, May 23-25 we celebrate the Memorial Day, a three-day holiday weekend. We will all agree, it is great to have this type of “mini vacation” ahead of us. Most folks plan family outings including traditional barbecues and trips to the glorious beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. It is good to take a break from the hustle of life in South Florida. It is celebration time! But I ask that you take a step back in quiet reflection. What is the true meaning of Memorial Day?
Weekend Event In Fort Lauderdale
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Weekend Event In Fort Lauderdale Foodies and the rest of us UNITE! The Taste of Las Olas Food Tour, a regularly scheduled weekend event in Fort Lauderdale, is a must attend gastronomical feast. This fun filled feasting for the stomach and eyes is an eloquent way to wile away a Saturday afternoon on Las Olas Boulevard in our very own Fort Lauderdale. This two and a half hour walking tour commences at noon every Saturday. The initial gathering place is at 613 East Las Olas Boulevard. Your guided tour will include the following gourmet feasting along the way:
Buy A Home in Hollywood, Sheridan By The Beach
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Buy A Home in Hollywood, Sheridan By The Beach Given the chance, most residents of South Florida will opt to leave a stone's throw from the vast Atlantic Ocean. There are many towns dotted along our coast, but none so inviting as Hollywood Beach. Early risers can jog along the boardwalk or grab breakfast at one of the numerous open-air cafes. For the foodies amongst us, dining al fresco is a must. A practical reason to buy a home in Hollywood Beach is the renovation of the entire area. This includes a massive influx of investment around Johnson Street. Over $175 million was spent on the newly constructed Margaritaville Resort on Ocean Drive. We recently had the pleasure of listing for sale a property located at 1490 Sheridan Street, unit 15B in the community of Sheridan By the Beach. This expansive condominium home,1,300 square feet of total square footage, offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Mortgage Applications on the Move
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Mortgage Applications on the Move Mortgage applications increased 2.3 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 17, 2015. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 2.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index increased 3 percent compared with the previous week. The Refinance Index increased 1 percent from the previous week. The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 5 percent from one week earlier to its highest level since June 2013. The unadjusted Purchase Index increased 6 percent compared with the previous week and was 16 percent higher than the same week one year ago.
Crystal Beach Townhomes- The Perfect Family Home in Lauderdale-by-the-sea
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Crystal Beach Townhomes- The Perfect Family Home in Lauderdale-by-the-sea Looking for a lifestyle, where as the song goes “Everyone knows your name”? Well, dear readers, look no further. I would like to introduce you to a quaint waterfront town, Lauderdale by-the-sea. Later in this post, I will present to you, the perfect family home in Lauderdale-by-the-sea. First off, a bit of the background on this charming town. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is located on a barrier island just due north of Fort Lauderdale. According to the 2010 census, there are 6,056 permanent residents in this community of 1.23 square miles. History tells us that this part of Broward County was first settled in 1924 and incorporated in 1927. When you think of it, this community is relatively new.
Weekend Event in Fort Lauderdale
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Weekend Event- Fleet Week Port Everglades 2015 Let us see what will tickle our fancy for this coming weekend event in Fort Lauderdale… Without becoming too redundant, we are SO lucky to live in and around Fort Lauderdale. Forget the sun, delightful weather, restaurants, culture and on and on. We should all wear the badge of pride as we are host to the Human Fleet Week Port Everglades. Before I dive further into this event, I pose a several questions to my readers. How many years have we, in Broward County, been host to this event?