06/06/2019 ISSUE 23

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ON FAITH

Is anybody there? Acts of compassion offer the answer

BY REV. DRS. CASEY AND BOB BAGGOTT the Book of Genesis is a gorgeous affir-
Columnists mation about one who is before any-
thing else is, the source of being itself,
Have you ever found yourself won- the one who is before time and space,
dering, in difficult times perhaps, why the one who creates a universe with
God doesn’t intervene, why God doesn’t stars and planets and galaxies, veg-
seem to show up to fix the problem, or etation and living creatures, cattle and
soothe your fears, or heal your hurt? birds and fish and people. It is about
God’s apparent absence may seem a bit whatever is behind the nothing and
suspicious. has dispelled the nothing, granting ex-
istence to all that is.
For age upon age, people have looked
into the heavens, stood in silence, and It’s not uncommon for us human
breathed the question, “Is anybody beings to expect God to act in certain
there?” The question of God’s existence ways, or be visible to us in certain ways,
has haunted humanity and led us to a and for us to be disappointed when our
variety of conclusions. Some have an- expectations are not met. Perhaps, we
swered the question with a kind of wish- wonder, if God is not exactly the be-
ful agnosticism, saying we can’t really ing we thought he was, or ought to be,
prove much about the existence of God, then he doesn’t exist at all. But what if
but we can hope. Some have answered in times of doubt or discouragement we
the question with a bitter atheism, say- kept foremost in our minds the image of
ing there is surely no God at all. Some the one behind it all, who formed the far
have answered the question by suppos- distant galaxies but draws near enough
ing that God’s power and dominion is to tenderly breathe life into us?
vast, and God simply chooses to remain
remote from us. How do you answer the Is anybody there? How would we
question, “Is anybody there?” know? Gaze into the heavens to see the
handiwork of their maker. Then witness
Mark Rayburn has told a story that acts of creative goodness that continue
may help us grapple with the question right here among us. 
of God’s existence. According to Ray-
burn, there was once a little boy who blue tent. But when he went to school,
believed that the blue sky was just a big he learned that the sky was not a big
blue tent. So he reported to his friends
that sadly, there was nothing up there!
Hearing the news, one of the little boy’s
friends tilted his head back and gazed
high into the air. He looked at the beau-
tiful blue sky that stretched from one
horizon to another, and then he asked,
“So if there is nothing there, then what
is behind the nothing?”

Existence is puzzling, isn’t it? What’s
behind it? You can’t get very far into
the Bible without realizing that others
have struggled with what is just be-
yond their grasp, just out of sight, and
tantalizingly out of reach. In fact, you
could argue that the creation story in

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DINING REVIEW

Costa del Sol: In search of the ultimate paella de mariscos

BY TINA RONDEAU event. A companion and I ordered the rice infused with the flavors of
paella de mariscos ($54 for the sea and heads-on
Columnist two), and my husband carabineros – the
– not a paella en- prized, gi-
While paella originated in the coastal
Valencia region of Spain, a “true” paella Paella de ant red
Valencia – a mixture of chicken, rabbit Mariscos. prawns that
and snails with green and white reign supreme in
beans – has no seafood. the Mediterranean –
highlighting a mix of fresh lo-
I’ve had some very good paella cal seafood.
Valencias over the years, but that is Far too full to even consider des-
not my favorite. sert, we concluded the eve-
ning with perfect
I prefer paella de mariscos – sea- espressos.
food paella – which I would assert
is equally authentic, and today
perhaps even more popular. On
a recent visit to Malaga, a seaside
city about 300 miles south of Va-
lencia, I set out to find the best
possible version of this dish.

Needless to say, on a subject like
this, there are as many opinions as
there are chefs. But a couple of Mala-
ga foodies finally put me on to a family-
friendly seafood restaurant named Los
Mellizos, and I called for a reservation.

When I proposed dining at 8, the pro-
prietor laughed at me. Come at 8:30, I
was told with a chuckle, and you will
be the first one seated. Spaniards
really do like to dine
late! But by
9:30, Los

Boquerones
Vinagre.

Dorada.

Mellizos thusiast – de- Almejas. So was this
was packed. cided to try the dorada the ultimate paella de
($21.70). could not have mariscos? Close, but I think I
Before getting to the pa- been fresher. will continue the search for the grail on
ella, my companions and I ordered a My husband’s fish, grilled with garlic, And the paella de mariscos totally future travels.
plate of boquerones vinagre ($13.40) lived up to anticipation, the saffron Meantime, if you should make it to
– a delicacy popular throughout the the Costa del Sol, there are outposts of
Mediterranean that you do not of- Los Mellizos in a couple of neighboring
ten find in the United States. These towns to Malaga, as well as one 40 miles
fresh white anchovies are marinated down the coast in Marbella. I’m guess-
in vinegar, drizzled with the local ex- ing all produce paellas de mariscos that
tra virgin olive oil, and went extremely would make them worth a visit.
well with a chilled glass of white wine.
A great start. I welcome your comments, and en-
courage you to send feedback to me at
Then I spotted on the menu almejas [email protected].
($13.50). Regular readers of this column
will know how I love steamed clams Prices shown in dollars are converted
with garlic and oil. Well, these tender from the prices of these dishes in Euros. 
little beauties were nothing short of
spectacular.

Finally it came time for the main

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WINE COLUMN

Delicious rosés by John Legend, Jon Bon Jovi and Brangelina

BY DAVE MCINTYRE ate Hampton Water, now in its second But before I get too snarky, let me stipu- along a scraggly bluff overlooking the
The Washington Post vintage. The inspiration came as father late: Hampton Water 2018 is delicious. It’s Mediterranean, with a John Legend song
and son were vacationing one summer a blend of grenache, syrah, cinsault and pulsing through my AirPods, of course.
If you’re invited to a party with a lot in the Hamptons of Long Island and mourvedre, a classic Provençal recipe,
of celebrities, keep an ear open for how downing “pink juice” as if it were water, with a pretty, pale pink color and flavors There are a lot of rosés on the mar-
many mention “my rosé.” Bonus points if Bongiovi recalled in an email. “I told my of fresh berries. The marketing is attrac- ket, and many are less expensive than
you overhear celebs arguing over whose father, this is not pink juice, it’s Hamp- tively sophisticated, too, from the label these. You will pay for the celebrity con-
pink wine is better. ton Water,” he said. with its message of summer luxury to nection. But don’t dismiss these wines
the punt, the dimple in the bottom of the simply because of that celebrity. These
Celebrity rosés are almost as prevalent “Essentially, we wanted to bottle up bottle, shaped like strawberry to suggest are well-made, high-quality wines. Af-
as pink wine itself. Perhaps the first, and the relaxed lifestyles of the Hamptons fresh flavors of spring and summer. ter all, Brangelina, Jon Bon Jovi and
certainly the most famous, is Miraval, and the South of France,” Bongiovi said. John Legend aren’t making wines to di-
from Provence, the brand of Angelina Singer-songwriter John Legend has minish the value of their brands. Jesse
Jolie and Brad Pitt. Produced in a part- “We created Hampton Water to share also entered the winemaking game, in Bongiovi quoted to me the advice his fa-
nership with the Perrin family of Cha- the Hamptons and its lifestyle with the partnership with Jean-Charles Bois- ther gave him when he had the idea for
teauneuf-du-Pape fame, the wine has world,” he explained. “Essentially, we set, owner of Raymond Vineyards in Hampton Water:
been a market sensation since its intro- wanted to bottle up that feeling of enjoy- Napa Valley and several other winer-
duction with the 2012 vintage. ing life and making memories with the ies in California and Boisset’s native “He said to me, ‘You know a lot of suc-
people you love most. Hampton Water Burgundy. Legend Vineyard Exclusive cessful people. Talk to them and educate
Despite their very public split, Brange- represents that sense of place, not neces- wines are primarily from Napa, but the yourself on how to start a successful busi-
lina remain involved with the brand, sarily geographically, but emotionally.” line includes a rosé and a sparkling pink ness, study the wine industry, specifi-
which now includes a second rosé called from southern France. cally rosé, then put together a legitimate
Studio and two white wines. If you’re sensing a little noblesse business plan, and come back to me.’ ”
oblige, I hear you. Lerner and Loewe’s The LVE rosé is less fruity than the
Rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his son “Camelot” comes to my mind, with King Hampton Water and Miraval, with an ap- Any of these celebrity wines would im-
Jesse Bongiovi teamed up with French Arthur and Guinevere singing, “What do pealing herbal note that suggests a stroll press at a rosé-themed party this week-
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ST. EDWARD’S

Team-player Scott enjoyed his fill of St. Ed’s sports

BY RON HOLUB ‘Basketball is good conditioning for basketball. gave me good tips on nutrition and
my favorite “Once I got into cross country I things like that. He also had good
Correspondent sport... I’ve tips for improving my performances
fallen in love got competitive and wanted to win. in the bench press and clean-and-
You don’t have to drill down too Instead of cross country just being a jerk.”
far to understand that the sports with it...’ pastime and conditioning sport for
programs at St. Ed’s are perfectly de- me, I wanted to do it well.” That would be an understatement.
signed for someone like JP Scott. – JP Scott Scott would be tied for the longest
His name won’t be featured setting tenured varsity weightlifter train-
Scott graduated from St. Ed’s af- “Being around all of my teammates any cross country records, but then ing with Rogers if not for his move
ter a long stint that began in kinder- was also a great experience. They are again that is not the point. The sport to Kentucky, and he concluded with
garten. He didn’t qualify as a lifer, all great guys. This was a lot of fun fit in comfortably as cross training a flourish that only a coach can truly
though, due to a slight interruption and I will miss every one of them.” for basketball, and Scott found it to appreciate.
after sixth grade, when he moved his liking even more when the com-
to Kentucky for family reasons. He Primarily because of his love for petitive juices began flowing. “At the regional meet this year JP
missed a year and a half before re- basketball and desire to be the best matched his best bench press with
turning for the second semester of player possible, cross country popped Weightlifting is where all of this 165 pounds,” Rogers said. “He was
eighth grade. up on his radar as a sophomore. athletic interest and training prob- bold with a 10-pound jump in his
ably reached its peak. Scott referred third attempt at 175, and he just bare-
Three sports dominated his extra- “I was on the cross country team to it as his third sport in the spring, ly missed it. He went three-for-three
curricular schedule from his sopho- for three years, and I started distance but it may have moved up to No. 1 (in successful lifts) on the clean-and
more year on. Basketball was pre- running because of basketball. I didn’t this year. jerk, setting a personal record of 190
eminent on his list of interests long have a fall sport and I found myself on his third attempt.
before that. Weightlifting and cross being kind of lazy and not in shape “I started weightlifting in sixth
country would eventually complete for basketball. It turned out to be very grade and that’s pretty young. Coach “His total of 355 was also a person-
his coverage of the three high school Rogers (varsity head coach Les Rog- al record. It always makes me proud
sports seasons. ers) has been a big influence on me. when kids do their best lifting at the
He helped me improve my form and end of the season. JP trusted the sys-
“Basketball is my favorite sport,” tem in his training leading up to the
Scott said. “I’ve probably been play- meet. The result was that he matched
ing basketball since kindergarten, one and set two new personal re-
basically my entire life. I’ve fallen in cords.
love with it and I just have a passion
for the game.” “Normally the younger kids are
the ones making the biggest percent-
Scott is the first to admit that his age increases over the course of the
love and passion for the game didn’t season. Through his hard work JP
necessarily translate into headline produced a 19 percent increase from
accomplishments or guarantee a the beginning of the season to the re-
spot on a college team. He vacillated gional meet. That was by far the high-
between the JV and varsity squads est increase by percentage of all the
well into his sophomore year. He was upper school kids on the team.”
never considered a starter, and you
had to squint to read his statistics. The beauty is that Scott can take
all three of these sports with him to
However, none of that detracted Florida State University. A pick-up
from his joy of being a team captain basketball game will be easy to find.
and proudly wearing jersey No. 23 He can run anywhere, even to the
in his final season. He said, “Coach nearby weight room.
Zugrave (varsity head coach Greg Zu-
grave) has really brought forth that His preference is to continue with
kind of passion, too. He did that every all of that on some level while study-
day by showing his love for the game ing, as he told us, “something along
and by teaching us how to play. the lines of finance or medicine.” 

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Harborside home is ‘relaxed and formal at same time’

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Moor. “It’s relaxed and formal at the
same time.”

“Something you don’t get a lot of in
Vero Beach or Florida is the urbane-
ness of Marsh Island. You have a ma-
rina, which is sort of a public space,
but you also have the beauty of na-
ture. It’s a little piece of urbanity in
the marshes of the Indian River La-
goon,” says Moor.

The home’s front entrance leads
into an outdoor courtyard, which sets
the tone for the house and serves as

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to the interior opens into a charming
foyer where there is a magnificent,
nautically-themed staircase with an
oculus overhead, which adds dimen-
sion to the design while letting in
plenty of light.

High-end craftsmanship is appar-
ent throughout, with custom mill-
work highlighted by clean lines, ceil-
ing features, alcoves and niches, all
adding to the architectural integrity
of the design. The craftsmanship ex-
tends to the exterior with its Windsor
finish, says O’Neill.

“The overall design screams el-
egance. Everything was done to such
a high standard. It’s so tastefully
done and such an elegant home and
it’s very functional as well,” O’Neill
notes.

On the lower level, the east wing
houses a laundry room, powder room
and another guest suite that opens
onto the veranda with marina views
while the west side of the house is
geared toward communal living
spaces.

The great room is a study in symme-
try and balance with exposed beams
against the sloped ceiling. One end of
the room showcases a stone fireplace.
Light fills the space through three

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sets of French doors that open onto
the pool courtyard and two, quarter-
round windows on each side of the
chimney.

O’Neill notes the functionality and
connectedness of the family space to
the formal areas. “All the main living
spaces are well-connected to the ar-
tery of the home,” he says, pointing to
the pass-through adjacent to the wet
bar between the kitchen and great
room.

The custom kitchen with soap-
stone countertops, built-in work sta-
tion and luxury appliances is offset
by the breakfast nook and small fam-
ily room off to the side, adding to the
homey feeling that envelops the resi-
dence.

VITAL STATISTICS
2935 MARSH ISLAND LANE

LUXURY DEFINED Neighborhood: Marsh Island
Year built: 2006
23 WEST GORDON l SAVANNAH,GA l 5.25 MILLION Construction:

V. E L A I N E S E A B O LT 9 1 3 . 2 3 3 . 6 6 0 9 L O C A L R E P R E S E N TAT I O N Concrete block with stucco
Architecture:
S E A B O LT B R O K E R S . C O M
British West Indies
PETER NELSEN 412.713.3343 JOSEPH O’NEILL 772.643.6824 Lot size: 68 feet by 113 feet
Home size: 4,500 square feet
S E A B O LT B R O K E R S . C O M
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms:
4 full baths, 1 half-bath
Pool: Private entry courtyard
with pool and fountain
View: Marsh Island Marina and
Wabasso Bridge
Additional features:
Island kitchen; fireplace;
crown molding; natural stone
and wood flooring; soapstone
kitchen countertops; gourmet
kitchen; soaking tub; 2-car ga-
rage; guest quarters; courtyard;
impact glass; cedar shake roof;
copper gutters; private dock
Listing agency:
Coldwell Banker Paradise
Listing agents:
Joseph Schlitt and Joseph O’Neill,
Coldwell Banker Paradise:
772-360-6824 or 772-643-6824
Listing price: $1,985,000

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The waterfront veranda is easily
accessible through French doors that
offer views of the marina. A nearby
gate provides access from the veran-
da directly to the courtyard and ga-
rage for the loading and unloading of
a boat.

The home’s upper level features
two en suite bedrooms. The mas-
ter suite includes a generous wrap-
around bathroom with his and her
walk-in closets, sinks and toilets, and
a south-facing balcony.

Balcony views from the second

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floor offer an exhilarating perspective of the with the Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge and Sebas-
comings and goings of vessels moored in the tian Inlet to the north, Atlantic Ocean beaches to the
marina along with a peek at the Indian River La- east and the Environmental Learning Center and
goon and Wabasso Bridge. The shared balcony Historic Jungle Trail to the south. The location is con-
provides a front-row seat for both sunrise and venient to beaches, restaurants, shopping, cultural
sunset. events and recreational activities in both Vero Beach
and Sebastian. 
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Four tips for getting started in real estate investing

BY MICHELE LERNER Don’t buy a home in the best neighbor- est comparative sales in the area. you are not personally paying every
The Washington Post hood at top of the market with the hope 3. Make sure your income covers month to own the asset.
that it will keep appreciating. Buy close
If you’re eager to jump into real es- to the expensive neighborhoods where expenses. Even if you plan to sell it 4. Expect the unexpected. Make
tate investing, look before you leap, you can get a good deal. rather than rent it, the income that sure you have a financial cushion for
recommends Oliver Somoza, the you would make if you were to rent unexpected expenses and unforeseen
founder of Turnkey Property Pro in 2. Add value by renovating. Make the property at a minimum should circumstances. You will go over bud-
Philadelphia. The best thing you can improvements to the property. Small cover all your monthly expenses. get, you will get a repair you weren’t ex-
do is to take your time and do a lot of renovations as well as big ones can Should you not be able to sell your in- pecting, it will take you longer than you
research on your local market condi- make your property more valuable, vestment property because of market thought to rent or sell. Anything that
produce additional income and at- conditions, you want to make sure can go wrong, will go wrong. And if you
that you can always rent it and that need help, don’t be afraid to ask for it. 

tions for home prices and rentals be- tract buyers who will pay more. Add
fore you spend your money. Specifi- a half bathroom, upgrade appliances,
cally, Somoza suggests: fix what needs to be fixed and, if you
are going to do more extensive reno-
1. Buy low and sell high. That may vations, make sure you have a good
seem obvious, but it’s crucial to mak- contractor who can execute your proj-
ing your investment profitable. Find ect on time and on budget. Make sure
the lowest-priced property in the best that your purchase price plus renova-
possible neighborhood or find proper- tion costs will be lower than the high-
ty in up-and-coming neighborhoods.

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: May 24 to May 30

The barrier island real estate market remained firm in the week following Memorial Day weekend, with 10
transactions recorded including three for more than $1 million.

The top sale of the week was of an oceanfront estate only steps from dining and shopping in Central
Beach. The residence at 3638 Ocean Drive was most recently listed on April 2 for $4.5 million. The sale
closed on May 24 for that price.

Both the seller of the property and the purchaser were represented by Matilde Sorensen of Dale Sorensen
Real Estate.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$2,000,000 $1,800,000
$1,350,000 $1,175,000
OCEAN PARK 1010 EASTER LILY LN UNIT#110 5/6/2019 $1,050,000 $2,000,000 5/29/2019 $875,000
$850,000 $625,000
BETHEL ISLE 4302 BETHEL CREEK DR 2/1/2019 $325,000 $1,350,000 5/30/2019 $275,000

ORCHID ISLAND 430 INDIES DR 6/26/2018 $990,000 5/30/2019 $360,000
$331,000
SILVER SHORES 703 BAHIA MAR RD 4/3/2019 $799,000 5/28/2019 $320,000
$200,000
SILVER SHORES 929 BAHIA MAR RD 3/18/2019 $299,000 5/24/2019

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

PORPOISE BAY VILLAS 300 HARBOUR DR, #206A 3/25/2019 $375,500 $375,500 5/28/2019
RACQUET CLUB OF VERO 3939 OCEAN DR, #306B 2/23/2019 $350,000 $339,900 5/29/2019
PARK SHORES 107 W PARK SHORES CIR, #24W 4/18/2019 $329,000 $329,000 5/29/2019
SEA OAKS 1315 WINDING OAKS CIR, #907 11/19/2018 $240,000 $224,000 5/30/2019

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Orchid Island, Address: 430 Indies Dr Subdivision: Bethel Isle, Address: 4302 Bethel Creek Dr

Listing Date: 6/26/2018 Listing Date: 2/1/2019
Original Price: $1,050,000 Original Price: $1,350,000
Recent Price: $990,000 Recent Price: $1,350,000
Sold: 5/30/2019 Sold: 5/30/2019
Selling Price: $875,000 Selling Price: $1,175,000
Listing Agent: Heidi Levy & Scott Oberlink Listing Agent: Kimberly & Mike Thorpe

Selling Agent: Orchid Island Realty Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Heidi Levy Daina Bertrand

Orchid Island Realty The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Subdivision: Ocean Park, Address: 1010 Easter Lily Ln Unit #110 Subdivision: Silver Shores, Address: 703 Bahia Mar Rd

Listing Date: 5/6/2019 Listing Date: 4/3/2019
Original Price: $2,000,000 Original Price: $850,000
Recent Price: $2,000,000 Recent Price: $799,000
Sold: 5/29/2019 Sold: 5/28/2019
Selling Price: $1,800,000 Selling Price: $625,000
Listing Agent: Kimberly & Mike Thorpe Listing Agent: Paula Bushell

Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Rita Curry Paula Bushell

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Park Shores, Address: 107 W Park Shores Cir, #24W Subdivision: Racquet Club of Vero, Address: 3939 Ocean Dr, #306B

Listing Date: 4/18/2019 Listing Date: 2/23/2019
Original Price: $329,000 Original Price: $350,000
Recent Price: $329,000 Recent Price: $339,900
Sold: 5/29/2019 Sold: 5/29/2019
Selling Price: $320,000 Selling Price: $331,000
Listing Agent: Kit Fields Listing Agent: Jon Carroll

Selling Agent: Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Selling Agent: RE/MAX Classic

Christine Barry & Fredi Ash Sandra Alexander

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Subdivision: Porpoise Bay Villas, Address: 300 Harbour Dr, #206A Subdivision: Castaway Cove, Address: 1150 Pegasus Pl

Listing Date: 3/25/2019 Listing Date: 11/9/2018
Original Price: $375,500 Original Price: $579,000
Recent Price: $375,500 Recent Price: $549,000
Sold: 5/28/2019 Sold: 5/17/2019
Selling Price: $360,000 Selling Price: $520,000
Listing Agent: Terri McConnell Listing Agent: Carolyn Lange

Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co. Selling Agent: Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

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Mortgage rates extend dip, sinking to 16-month lows

BY KATHY ORTON overbought, the general trend to high- consequence is flight-to-quality buy- lier. The refinance index fell 6 percent
er Treasury prices and lower yields ing of U.S. Treasury and MBS debt as from the previous week, while the pur-
The Washington Post should continue,” said Dick Lepre, se- evidenced not only by falling yields but chase index dipped 1 percent.
nior loan officer at RPM Mortgage in the very strong U.S. dollar.”
After five weeks of declines, mort- San Francisco. The refinance share of mortgage ac-
gage rates are at their lowest levels in Meanwhile, despite falling rates, tivity accounted for 39.7 percent of all
16 months. “We are headed toward a 2 percent mortgage applications pulled back. applications.
10-year yield. I do not believe that this According to the latest data from the
According to the latest data released is simply an indication of increased re- Mortgage Bankers Association, the “Purchase mortgage applications
last Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30- cession probability. This is more about market composite index – a measure continued their impressive streak –
year fixed-rate average tumbled to lack of confidence in the economies of total loan application volume – de- now at 15 weeks – of year-over-year
3.99 percent with an average 0.5 point. of most of the rest of the world. The creased 3.3 percent from a week ear- increases,” said Bob Broeksmit, MBA
(Points are fees paid to a lender equal president and CEO. 
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“Yields plummeted to 20-month
lows in recent days as investors – who
continue to weigh risks surround-
ing the U.S.-China trade negotiations,
Brexit and slowing European economic
growth – accelerated their flock to the
safe haven of Treasurys,” said Matthew
Speakman, a Zilloweconomic analyst.
“The inversion of the yield curve exac-
erbated this behavior. Typically, this
would result in sharp declines to mort-
gage rates but thus far their response
has been fairly muted, and rates did
not fall by as much as bond yield de-
clines would predict.”

An increasing number of experts
are convinced the Federal Reserve will
cut interest rates later this year. But
for now, many expect mortgage rates’
slump to continue. Bankrate.com,
which puts out a weekly mortgage rate
trend index, found that more than half
of the experts it surveyed say rates will
go down again in the coming week.

“While we may see a day or two cor-
rection to a market which is very much