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Keys Media Advisory – Contestants Pucker Up for Key West Conch Shell Blowing Contest

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Key West Florida News, Key West News.

Among contestants who tested their “seashell musicianship” in Key West Saturday, none succeeded better than Brian Cardis. Cardis, who lives in Macon, Georgia, took top honors in the competitive men’s division of the traditional Conch (pronounced “konk”) Shell Blowing Contest presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation at Key West’s Oldest House Museum.

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What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Move-Up Buyers.

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold off on your search until rates come back down.

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How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Move-Up Buyers.

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable.

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A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers, Key West Florida News, Key West News.

Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says:

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