After creeping up a bit, we saw mortgage interest rates drop again in the last 30 days. The recent change will save new borrowers another $12 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages were at 2.80% as of this week. Last month at this time, they were sitting at 3.02%. Of course, both are historically low.
Florida is absolutely littered with golf courses. It was one of the first things my family noticed when moving here from up north. It seemed like our options were living by the water or living on a golf course – and that was it. Of course, there is much more variety, but, many neighborhoods are designed around courses. I have done both since my time in Florida, living by the water and living on a golf course, and while we ultimately prefer the course, that is not to say it doesn’t have its downfalls. Here are some pros and cons to living on a golf course based on my personal experience.
Moving can be difficult, let alone when you factor in pets. Moving for them is even more stressful than it is for us. We cannot exactly explain to them what’s going on, and it can feel as if their entire world is changing. Due to this, it is incredibly important to make sure we pay extra attention and care to accommodate our pets during a move. Here are 3 tips for moving with your pets. Disclaimer – this article pertains mostly to our furry friends, such as cats and dogs. For more exotic pets, do some more research 🙂
July 1st marks the starts of Florida’s favorite time of year… hurricane season. All jokes aside, hurricanes can be detrimental to both homes and communities. A Category 1 hurricane, the lowest ranking and least lethal ranking, will still produce winds of up to 95 miles per hour. Needless to say, it can do more than just take down a few branches and causes large waves. It can destroy your home. That being said, it is incredibly important to be prepared for hurricane season. Here are a few ways to keep your home safe during this year’s season.