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17 Best 4th of July BBQ Ideas!
By: AuthorRenee Groskreutz (https://cookingchew.com) Here’s our list of the best 4th of July BBQ ideas—from appetizing grilled peaches to smoky spatchcocked grilled chicken! Bring your family and friends together around a grill th...
Should I Max Out My Budget To Buy My First Home?
By: Clare Trapasso (realtor.com) Q:Between the increases in mortgage rates and prices, it’s so hard to afford a home now. Should I max out my budget? Don’t do it. Granted, it’s hard not to buy a home at the top of your budget...
July Events Calendar
Here are some amazing list of events that we gathered! 1. Maryland Cultural History Interactive Mural Contest - Call for muralists, storytellers, and/or production directors! Operation Arts Foundation is looking for creatives to help bri...
Should you consider an adjustable-rate mortgage?
By Michele Lerner (washingtonpost.com) With mortgage rates spiking in recent weeks to levels not seen for more than a decade, home loan borrowers are considering their options for financing. Approximately 11 percent of mortgage application...
The Pros and Cons of Waiting Out the Hot Housing Market
By: Jordan Rosenfeld The pandemic put only a temporary damper on the housing market, as the market rebounded robustly, hotter than ever, particularly in 2021. As we’ve rolled into 2022, the market is starting to simmer down just a little b...
COVID-19 Cases Rising Again, So County Recommends Precautionary Measures to Protect Against Greater Community Spread of Virus
The number of COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County and the Washington Region is rising again, leading County officials to offer precautionary recommendations to prevent further community spread of the virus. The increase in transmission, both ...
Mortgage rates dip, but the change isn’t a trend, expert says
By: Susan Doyle and Michele Lerner (washingtonpost.com) Mortgage rates ticked downward this week, rocked by an undercurrent of economic uncertainty, but continue to be elevated above the familiar days when they hovered around 3 percent. T...