U.S. mortgage rates fell for a fifth week, reducing borrowing costs as home-price gains slow. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 4.12 percent this week, down from 4.14 percent and the lowest since October, Freddie Mac said in a statement on Thursday. The average 15-year rate slipped… read more →
The fun filled Celebrate Fairfax! Festival is anxiously awaited by Northern Virginia residents every summer. Why? Every year it gets better and better with more exhibits, crafts, artisans, companies, and food vendors. Also, its a great excuse to revel in your younger years while listening to bands from decades past. This… read more →
Dirty light fixtures not only look bad, they reduce brightness and waste energy. Dirty bulbs shed 30% less light than clean ones, says the U.S. Department of Energy. Add a dusty, dead-bug riddled cover, and you’ve got an automatic dimmer, whether you want one or not. Got a dirty light fixture?… read more →
The numbers from the housing sector by and large have been weaker than originally expected during the first months of 2014. A new, revised 2014 outlook from Freddie Mac is out, and we have compared it to the most recent outlook from Fannie Mae from the end of April. The… read more →
Buying a home with a mortgage comes with plenty of strings attached, aside from just interest and principal. While you’ll have a general sense as to what your monthly mortgage payment will be, this complacency likely prevents you from reading over the specifics of your mortgage statement. By simply writing… read more →
In housing, it takes two to tango. Buyers have known for some time that low prices and low interest rates make it a good time to shop for a home, and now sellers are getting on the bandwagon. That could help solve the low-inventory problem that has dogged the market.… read more →
No matter how clean your home may be, it’s probably still a little dusty. Dust is a pervasive problem that everyone has to deal with every day. It’s more than an annoyance, however. For individuals who suffer from asthma, allergies, or other breathing problems, dust can compromise their health and… read more →
The garage door is the single largest moving part in your home, and should be inspected and maintained every year. Whether you have a belt-drive, chain-drive, or screw-drive opening system, maintenance issues and steps to lubricate garage door tracks are virtually the same. • Inspect the tracks to make sure there… read more →
Looking for a fun and unique event to do with the family this weekend? Coming soon, many farms will open their doors to the public for Pick Your Own events. Below, we have listed a few favorites. Enjoy, and Happy Picking! Hartland Farm and… read more →
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died serving our country, therefore it is a perfect time to visit the many memorials that Washington D.C. has to offer. The Memorial Day weekend also marks the beginning of the busy summer season, the opening of many… read more →