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Here's a look at what's happening in our area this weekend. Don't forget, Mother's Day is on Sunday!  Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum in Old Town Alexandria are offering free tours to moms! Surrealism: A Photography Exhibit - Del Ray Artisans, Alexandria, VA -– May 6 – May 29, Opening Reception: ...

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, MAY 06, 2016 Mortgage rates are hovering just above their lowest point of the year, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. "The Fed's decision to stand pat followed by a week of assorted unsettling news drove Treasury yields lower," says Sean Becketti, Freddie Mac's chief economist. ...

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | TUESDAY, MAY 03, 2016 Home renovations can be costly. Add a mistake to it, and the costs can skyrocket even more. Emerick Architects has taken on dozens of commercial and residential renovation projects over the last 16 years, and their architects recently shared some of the most common renovation mistakes in an i...

Here is a look at some of the events happening in our area this weekend. Springfest Fairfax 2016 – Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VA, Saturday 4/30/16 10am – 4pm. Springfest is a free family friendly event that celebrates both Earth Day and Arbor Day. There will be games, activities, a bounce house, pony rides, farm animals, and more...

Here are some events happening in our area this weekend. There are some especially interesting activities for Civil War enthusiast! Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, Alexandria, VA: Civil War Surgeon and Field Hospital Program - Saturday 4/23/16 11am-4pm - Learn about Civil War medical care and practices in a living history program pre...

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 When it comes to kitchen design, it's time to throw some of the old traditional rules out and embrace the mix-and-match transitional kitchen approach. What is a transitional kitchen exactly? It's a style that equal parts functional and expressive. It accommodates the individual need...

Here are some of the things going on in our area this weekend. Enjoy the beautiful spring weather! Pirate Fest – Lake Fairfax Park Saturday 4/16/16 11am – 4pm. The hugely popular Pirate Fest celebrates Virginia’s seafaring past. Experience life as a pirate with traditional seafaring tunes performed by Pyrates Royale and John Durant...

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 Home owners may be slightly too optimistic about their home’s value compared to what appraisers say it’s actually worth. Home values are, on average, about 2.17 percent lower than what home owners expect compared to appraisers’ estimates, according to Quicken Loans’...

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | THURSDAY, APRIL 07, 2016Single women will soon make up a bigger portion of your home buyer pool in the future. They may be delaying marriage, but they’re not delaying home ownership.“Women today don’t sit around and wait for Prince Charming,” says Wendy Flynn, a real estate professional in ...

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016Mortgage rates inched higher for the third consecutive week, but potential home buyers shouldn’t sweat it too much. Mortgage rates are still hovering below levels from a year ago. Freddie Mac reports the following national averages with mortgage rates for the week ending March 17:30-yea...