With a strengthening economy, mortgage rates are rising quickly and that can make a big impact on the path that buyers take when house hunting. 

As more time goes by and rates increase, buyers are more likely to stop searching until they make more money or settle for a smaller house. According to a recent realtor.com survey, 44% of buyers said if rates went up they'd settle upon a downsized house that costed less and required a longer work commute. 

Mortgage rates are the highest they've been in four years with a 4.6 percent rate on 30-year fixed loans and the feds say it's likely short-term rates will be risen this year too. First time buyers may be affected by rising home costs and interest the most because it places many of them out of the…

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Subculture Coffee is a hipster coffee roasters shop opened by two local guys in 2014. The first location opened on Clematis Street and soon became a staple spot in West Palm Beach. Now just 8 months after another shop in Delray, Subculture Coffee just opened a third location in Jupiter at Harbourside Place. 

Subcluture took off because of its tasty in-house roasted coffee, trendy shop vibes, and owner relationships in the coffee junkie community. The coffee is roasted on site in small batches at every location so you'll always get a nice fresh cup. The venues are all in great central locations and the new waterfront Harbourside one has outdoor seating, a laid back feel and will definitely be a "regulars"-type spot. Owners Rodney Mayo and Sean Scott…

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The Palm Beach Post is hosting a free cocktail party on March 27th to celebrate the release of their newsletter, "At The Table."

The new weekly newsletter is written by the Post's food editor, Liz Balmaseda, and it'll keep you updated on all things food around town. You don't have to be a Post subscriber to get the newsletter and it's free.

The cocktail party is being called "Latin Night with Liz" and will have a Havana style with special drinks like the "Deconstructed Old Cuban." It'll be held at the recently redesigned Galley Bar inside the Hilton in West Palm Beach. Have some fun mingling and meeting new people on the pool-view terrace while enjoying great food.

Tickets are limited and reserved for subscribers to the new paper.…

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CityPlace is a destination in West Palm Beach famous for its shopping, dining, live music and more. The downtown area is always changing things up and adding new features to keep up with people's interests; that's why "CityPlace 2.0" as President and CEO Kenneth Himmel called it, is unveiling a get-it-while-you can setup focused around the recent pop-up shopping trend.

Here are 5 new things to check out at CityPlace:

1. The Shack

The Shack is a new 300-square foot stand-alone eatery in the main plaza right by the main stage. It has a cool vibe with modern touches like string lights with industrial bulbs, chalk board menus and painted palm trees and other art on the walls. You can grab food to go or sit outside at a table and listen to live…

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The most unique happy hour in town has to be tomorrow night's Cocktails & Cosmos event at the South Florida Science Center in West Palm Beach. 

It'll be an interactive 21+ evening in the stars through the Center's newest exhibit, Astronaut. Hands-on and full-body displays will help you discover what it's like to be a modern day astronaut. See the halls transition into what's being called an "unforgettable" nightlife scene. There will be cocktails, science demos, tours with Bill Heidtman from NASA, laser light shows in the Planetarium, karaoke, unique food and drink tastings, raffle prizes and more.

Pre sale tickets have sold out but you can get in at the door for $20. Starts at 6 p.m. March 16th.

For more information call 561-832-1988. 

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Need a new way to workout? Try Hula Hoop Fitness! A great core and cardio workout, hula hoop fitness is a new way people are losing weight and having fun while doing so.

There's a new free class at the Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach that happens every Sunday at 2 p.m. Group Fitness Instructor, Hoop Fitness, and Hoopyasa Trainer Connie Mullen will teach you how to get fit using a weighted hula hoop in just one hour a week!

Head over to the library to get in shape, have some fun and make new friends! No class on April 1st.

411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach.

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The Mr. StudFinder Charity Auction is a benefit for Martin County's Habitat for Humanity Women Build program. 

Businessmen from all over the area auction their company's services to raise money for Women Build, females who build homes for those in need. Some things up for bid include a ride in the Goodyear blimp, a sunset cruise, free kite boarding lessons for two, be a Sheriff or Fire Fighter for the day, and a dinner for six in your home prepared by a private chef.

The auction will be held on March 23rd at the brand new Hutchinson Shores Resort on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach. The VIP party starts at 5 p.m. and takes place beachside on the pool deck with hors d'ouevres, drinks, and a meet and greet with the "studs." VIP tickets are $125…

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Check out the Treasure Coast Bird Expo coming to town this Sunday in Stuart.

There will be 30+ vendors, a petting zoo, education sessions, a silent auction, raffle and more. See all kinds of birds from all over the world, plus other unique animals like wallabies, tortoises, foxes and pythons- which are all at the petting zoo so you can interact with them! There will also be cages and supplies for sale and birds who need to be adopted. 

Kids especially will love this event and it's free for those ages 10 and under. Parking is free and admission is $5. 

The expo will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Martin County Fairgrounds. 

2616 S. Dixie Hwy., Stuart, FL 34996.

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Throw on your favorite shade of green this weekend; there are lots of St. Paddy’s Day parties happening throughout Palm Beach County.

Jupiter: Abacoa's St. Patrick's Day Block Party

The Abacoa community is throwing a full-on, all-day block party on St. Paddy’s Day from 1-9 p.m. It'll be happening on Town Center Drive featuring beer pong, corn hole tournaments, a DJ, face painting, lots of food and drinks, arts and crafts, kids games and more.

1203 Town Center Dr., Jupiter. 

Palm Beach Gardens: Paddy Mac's St. Patrick's Day Festival

Paddy Mac's restaurant will be throwing a celebration on St. Paddy's at noon. There will be live music by Irish bands, competitions and prizes, and awesome food and drinks served by the fireplace and at…

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Have some family fun for a good cause!

This Sunday, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is hosting a family fun day at Carlin Park in Jupiter in honor of two local children battling blood cancer. All admission proceeds will benefit the Society.

Enjoy carnival games and prizes, magic shows, a DJ, rope climbing, trampolines, rockwalls, bounce houses, photo booths, food, beer, wine and more! There's something for everyone at this family event; spend the day making memories with your loved ones. 

The fun is from 1-4:30 p.m. Admission is $25 for kids and $55 for adults. Click here for tickets.

400 A1A, Jupiter, FL 33458.

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