The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental laws soon followed. More than 1 billion people now participate… read more →
Mortgage rates in the U.S. fell, sending costs for 30-year loans to the lowest since early February as the Federal Reserve confirmed its commitment to provide support for the economic recovery. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 4.27 percent this week, down from 4.34 percent, according to… read more →
Spring is in the air here in the DC, Maryland and Virginia Area which means- Festivals!! What is great about the DC Metro Area in the Springtime is the abundance of Food, Wine and Cultural celebrations. Virginia has over 175 wineries and they are proud to share the love with… read more →
The Bay Bridge Boat Show kicks off the boating season each spring with a display of hundreds of new and late model brokerage boats and boat equipment displays. Attendees will learn about affordable, green small boats such as kayaks, canoes, inflatables, and day sailors. Introduction to boating seminars will be… read more →
Did you know, there are 92 restaurants in the Northern Virginia/ Washington D.C. area that are considered “Pet Friendly”? With the rising trend of having a furry friend by your side at all times, more and more restaurants are allowing pets! Need some help deciding where to eat? We have… read more →
Easter is Sunday, April 20, 2014. Have you made plans for your family yet? From delicious brunches to petting zoos, there is a little something for everyone. We have complied a list of some popular events to choose from. White House Easter Egg Roll What: The White House Easter… read more →
Many people make lots of moves – real estate and otherwise – to minimize what they owe and maximize what they get back on their taxes. The first step is to make sure you’re not actually missing any tax deductions and breaks you already qualify for. The tax code is… read more →
Housing developers are beginning to see opportunity in the shuttered schools cast off by the dozens in cities such as Philadelphia, Detroit and Chicago. These buildings, closed because of population decline and charter school competition, are gaining new life as apartments, senior housing and lofts. Some of these schools are… read more →
New food trucks seem to sprout up in the D.C. Metro Area like mushrooms after a heavy rain! Now there are so many, we’ve stopped counting. Our lunch options have blossomed thanks to these “meal slingers on wheels”. These Food Trucks provide a mobile dinner before a concert, ball game, or… read more →
It comes once a year, and it always comes with much anticipation. Whether you are a DC metro resident or a visitor, these pink little poufs of beauty inspire all of us with awe. Today’s National Cherry Blossom Festival has grown from modest beginnings into the nation’s greatest springtime celebration.… read more →