What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on August 31, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals. In recent months, it’s become increasingly common for an appraisal to come in below the contract price on the house. Shawn Telford, Chief Appraiser for CoreLogic, explains it like this: “Recently, we observed buyers paying prices above listing price and higher than the market data available to appraisers can support. This difference is known...

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RMA Real Estate Services Brokers Sale of Pelican Harbor Marina for City of Palm Bay, Florida

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on August 30, 2021. Posted in AP, Business, Business News, Fla., Florida Business, FLORIDA NEWS, Florida Real Estate, Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage, Real Estate.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — RMA Real Estate Services, a division of the economic development firm RMA (www.rma.us.com), is proud to announce the successful sale of a prime commercial property on behalf of the City of Palm Bay. RMA’s senior broker Bill Dehlinger, CCIM handled the transaction for the City, which resulted in Space Coast Marinas purchasing three parcels of land known as Pelican Harbor Marina for $1.7 million. The almost seven acres will be redeveloped to include a boat launch, public boardwalk, a marina, and restaurant. “We are honored to have brokered...

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Current Builders Selected as General Contractor for Related Group’s Manor at Miramar in Florida

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on August 30, 2021. Posted in AP, Business, Business News, Construction, Construction and Building, Fla., Florida Business, FLORIDA NEWS, Florida Real Estate, Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — The award-winning firm, Current Builders (currentbuilders.com) announced it has been selected by Related Group as the general contractor for the Manor at Miramar residential project located in the Miramar Town Center at 1 Main Street. The $79 million luxury rental apartment complex will include 393 high-end residential units, a 650-space parking garage and 28,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. “We are honored to once again be working with Related Group,” said Michael C. Taylor, CEO Current Builders. “Our firm has completed...

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Modern Foot & Ankle Welcomes New Podiatrist to Casselberry Florida Clinic

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on August 23, 2021. Posted in AP, Business News, Fla., Florida Business, FLORIDA NEWS, Health and Medical, Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

CASSELBERRY, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — There’s a new face in town for your feet. Jacob Huffman, D.P.M., joined the podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle in July. Last week, he became the sole practitioner of the Casselberry clinic. “This has been a great opportunity for me,” said Dr. Huffman. “Modern Foot & Ankle is a group of physicians with a common mindset and goal: to provide high-quality patient care and utilize all available resources to ensure the patient has the best outcome.” After earning his medical degree from Barry University in Miami...

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Contest for Florida Keys’ Fastest Stone Crab Claw Eaters Set for Oct. 23

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on August 19, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

While the Florida Keys stone crab harvest season runs from Oct. 15 to May 1, the annual Stone Crab Claw Eating Contest is an undisputed Middle Keys highlight to jumpstart the season. Set for Saturday, Oct. 23, the munch-a-thon draws enthusiastic amateur eaters and their fans. Florida Keys Newsroom

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Pompano Beach to Test SEAHIVE Shoreline Protection System at Wahoo Bay, an Underwater Marine Park

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on August 13, 2021. Posted in AP, Business, Economic Development, Featured, Fla., Florida Business, FLORIDA NEWS, Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Scientists, government officials and citizens concerned about climate change and sea level rise will soon have a new source of data when Wahoo Bay in Pompano Beach launches. This underwater marine park will become a global incubator for the ocean’s ecosystem and will test the SEAHIVE marine and estuarine shoreline protection system, a research project funded by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) in collaboration with FDOT. The team at Wahoo Bay collaborated with scientists...

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Modern Foot & Ankle, a Florida Podiatric Group, Brings Modern Approach, Old Charm to Horizon West with New Clinic

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on August 12, 2021. Posted in AP, Business, Business News, Florida Business, FLORIDA NEWS, Health and Medical, Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage, New Locations and Growth.

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — On Monday, Central Florida podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle will open the doors of its brand-new flagship location in Horizon West. The office will be operated by board-certified physician Roma Patel, D.P.M. She is relocating from her group’s Casselberry, Fla., clinic to bring not only state-of-the-art resources to Winter Garden but an exceptional patient experience. “The appeal of Horizon West is that the area is growing by leaps and bounds but still maintains roots in its Old Florida charm. That’s similar to our foundation,”...

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Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival to Spotlight Reef Protection Sept. 18

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on August 11, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

A one-of-a-kind underwater concert is to spotlight reef protection while intriguing divers and snorkelers Saturday, Sept. 18, in the Florida Keys — home to the continental United States’ only coral barrier reef.Florida Keys Newsroom

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The Spodak Dental Group in Delray Beach Celebrates 45th Anniversary By Giving Back to Their Local Community

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on August 5, 2021. Posted in AP, Business, Business News, Fla., Florida Business, FLORIDA NEWS, Health and Medical, Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Established in 1976, the Spodak Dental Group is proud to now celebrate their 45th Anniversary in Delray Beach, Fla. The team of board certified general and specialty dentists and dental professionals realize that the community is a big part of their business longevity so are giving back to local community members and organizations as a way to say thank you. “My dad, the founder of Spodak Dental Group, and my family have been proud Delray Beach residents for the past several decades and I couldn’t think of anywhere else I’d want...

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Current Builders Promotes Roberto Aguiar to Chief Estimator in Pompano Beach

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on August 2, 2021. Posted in AP, Business, Construction and Building, Fla., Florida Business, FLORIDA NEWS, Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Current Builders (www.currentbuilders.com) is pleased to announce that Roberto Aguiar has been promoted to Chief Estimator. Aguiar joined the award-winning general contracting firm in 2016 and quickly ascended to senior estimator, where he demonstrated his talent for evaluating bid documents, preparing RFIs and effectively communicating with both clients and construction teams. “Roberto has consistently proven to be an outstanding member of Current Builders’ team,” said Eric Herlihy, Executive Vice President – Preconstruction....

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Cancer survivor and author Tanya Wilson releases new book ‘Living The Mango-licious Life: Sips & Tips On Surviving & Thriving Beyond Seasons Of Adversity’

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on August 2, 2021. Posted in AP, Book News, Books and Publishing, Business, Entertainment, Featured, Fla., Florida Business, FLORIDA NEWS, General Editorial, Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage, Miami, Miami Business, Product Launches, Women's Interest.

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — According to the American Cancer Society, about 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. Of that number of new cases, it is estimated that about 43,600 women will die. It is said that 1 in 10 babies are born before being considered full-term. Amidst those grim statistics, get ready for a powerful story about one woman, author Tanya Wilson, who beat the odds. Not only a cancer survivor, but also a preemie mother. Hear the story of how to take life’s sour and bitter moments and turn them into an experience of sweetness,...

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SalesLeads Introduces New Business Development Service Led by Industrial Sales Growth Veteran, Brian Capobianco

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on July 28, 2021. Posted in Advertising and Marketing, AP, Business, Business News, Fla., Florida Business, FLORIDA NEWS, Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — Brian Capobianco joins SalesLeads Inc. leading the Company’s new Prospecting Services. Mr. Capobianco, formerly the Director of Production with MHSS (Material Handling Sales Solutions) a lead generation, appointment setting, and outsourced business development company, will lead the new industrial focused front-end sales development efforts. SalesLeads Inc. recently expanded to include the new Prospecting Services to support existing clients with their business development operations, executing a series of front-end sales tactics to...

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Sea Turtle Released in the Florida Keys to Join Tour de Turtles Online Race

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on July 23, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

A juvenile green sea turtle rehabilitated at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital was fitted with a satellite-tracking transmitter and released from a Keys beach Friday to join the 14th annual Tour de Turtles, a marathon-like “race” that follows the long-distance migration of sea turtles over three months. Florida Keys Newsroom

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Florida Gov. Signs House Bill 3 and Announces $270M in Investments to Improve Student Literacy

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on July 23, 2021. Posted in Education News, Featured, Florida Government News, FLORIDA NEWS, Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

FORT PIERCE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — On Thursday (July 22), Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated the signing of House Bill 3 and announced that Florida is investing $270 million in literacy initiatives throughout the state. On June 29, Governor DeSantis signed HB 3, creating the “New Worlds Reading Initiative,” Florida’s first statewide book distribution program. Through this new program, children in kindergarten through fifth grade who are reading below grade level are eligible to receive free, high-quality books delivered directly to their home. In addition to the New Worlds Reading Initiative,...

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Hawks Cay Resort to Host ‘Florida Keys Heroes Tribute’ Labor Day Weekend

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on July 21, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

The 12th annual Florida Keys Heroes Tribute Labor Day weekend at Hawks Cay Resort, Villas and Marina is to honor “heroes in action,” men and women members of the military, fire rescue, police and medical personnel who serve and sacrifice for the nation. The event is scheduled Friday through Sunday, Sept. 3-5. Florida Keys Newsroom

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Synchronized Spawning Creates New Life for Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on July 20, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

Divers interested in viewing the underwater phenomenon of coral spawning can join Florida Keys dive operators during select coral spawning charters — twilight trips to shallow reefs on or around the full moons in August and September to watch the reproductive action along the continental United States’ only living coral barrier reef.Florida Keys Newsroom

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Florida Keys Launch Public Awareness Campaign Ahead of Spiny Lobster Sport Season

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on July 14, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

An extensive public awareness initiative has begun to help leisure Florida Keys travelers and residents have an enjoyable, safe and non-impacting experience during both the two-day lobster sport season and the traditional lobster harvesting season.Florida Keys Newsroom

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Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival Rescheduled to Sept. 18

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on July 9, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

?The Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival planned for Saturday, July 10, has been rescheduled because of poor visibility following the center of Tropical Storm Elsa’s July 6 passage west of Key West.Florida Keys Newsroom

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Tropical Storm Elsa Passes Near Florida Keys Tuesday; Minimal Impacts Reported

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on July 7, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

Tropical Storm Elsa passed near the Lower Florida Keys and Key West Tuesday, July 6, leaving only minor impacts. Florida Keys Newsroom

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July 4 Festivities and Fireworks to Sparkle Throughout Florida Keys

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on June 22, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

Independence Day celebrations throughout the 125-mile-long Florida Keys island chain salute the United States’ freedom — and the quirky independent spirit of the Keys — with local parades, picnics and parties topped off by fireworks displays. Florida Keys Newsroom

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Team ‘High Class Hooker’ Wins Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on June 7, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

Team High Class Hooker scored an 18.8-pound dolphin fish to take first place in the 28th annual Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Dolphin Tournament that ended June 6.Florida Keys Newsroom

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How Much Time Do You Need To Save for a Down Payment?

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on April 19, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll want to understand how much you’ll need to put down and how long it will take you to get there. The process may actually move faster than you think. Using data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Apartment List, we can estimate how long it might take someone earning the median income and paying the median rent to save up for a down payment on a median-priced home. Since saving for a down payment can be a great time to practice...

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