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Here's a look at what's happening in our area this weekend. If you are a music lover, there are a bunch of festivals featuring live performances throughout the region! The annual ChalkFest is happening at the Reston Town Center on Friday and Saturday. Everyone from kids to professional artists are invited to create chalk drawings along ...

Here’s a look at what’s happening in our area this weekend. Happy 100th birthday to the National Park Service! To celebrate, entrance to all national parks is free this weekend! Take advantage by viewing Great Falls, driving along the Skyline or visit any of the numerous other national parks that make fantastic day trips! It’s Civ...

Here’s a look at what’s happening in our area this weekend. Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival – Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon. The 4-H Fair and Carnival is a weekend long event that mixes old-fashion country fair with carnival rides and games. There will be live entertainment, animal exhibits, food, and much more! Admission is f...

Here's a look at what's happening in our area this weekend. Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt, Old Town Alexandria - All weekend long, Harry Potter fans can celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday weekend by searching for potion bottle throughout Old Town Alexandria. Download the Scavenger Hunt at www.apothecarymuseum.org or pick one up at the Sta...

Here's a look at what's happening in our area this weekend. It's supposed to hot, so don't forget your water and sunscreen! 155th anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas, Saturday, 7/23, 8:30am-5pm. Manassas National Battlefield, Manassas, VA: Learn about the First Battle of Manassas through living history demonstrations and 60-90 mi...

Struggles exist for many young adults trying to become homeowners, and the burden of repaying their student loan debt is in part delaying their ability to buy, according to speakers at a regulatory issues forum on student debt and homeownership at the 2016 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. The high-profile session discu...

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016 For the second consecutive week mortgage rates moved lower, and are currently the lowest since May 2013. "The 10-year Treasury yield continued its free fall this week as global risks and expectations for the Fed's June meeting drove investors to the safety of government bonds,” says Sean ...

Credit standards for loans have tightened, but at the same time, oddly enough, there has been a drop in loan denial rates.CoreLogic economist Archana Pradhan believes some would-be borrowers – who may fear tighter qualification standards – are self-sidelining from applying for a loan. In 2014, single-family purchase loan appli...

When it comes to home improvement, some dollars stretch more than others. And if you’re on a limited budget, it becomes even more important to spend those dollars wisely. Here are eight affordable (under $5,000) home improvement projects that’ll help you enjoy your home more today and provide excellent financial return in the ...

Warm weather is finally here and with it comes the start of festival season in Northern Virginia. This weekend there is a festival for everyone ranging from pet owners to wine enthusiast. Hopefully the weather reports are wrong and we’ll get some rain free skies! 36th Annual Herndon Festival – Historic Downtown Herndon, VA – June 2...