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Blog Post May 20 - Weekend Events
By Fred Westerlund - Friday, May 20, 2016

May 20 - Weekend Events

Here’s what’s happening in our area this weekend. Unfortunately, Saturday’s rainy forecast has caused some cancellations, but hopefully everyone will still have a fantastic weekend! 25th Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival – Reston Town Center, Reston VA. Saturda...
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Blog Post Rental Costs Eat Up 70% of Your Income Here
By Fred Westerlund - Saturday, May 14, 2016

Rental Costs Eat Up 70% of Your Income Here

Soaring rental costs are taking a big dent out of some renters’ paychecks, and creating hardships for entry-level employees in particular. In New York City, the average entry-level employee earns $47,000 per year. That means affording the rent of an average one-bedroom apar...
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Blog Post May 13 - Weekend Events
By Fred Westerlund - Friday, May 13, 2016

May 13 - Weekend Events

It looks like we might see the sun for at least part of the weekend, and good thing because there is a lot of fun stuff happening in our area! Spring Farm Day, Frying Pan Park, Herndon, VA. Saturday 5/14, 10am – 3pm. Meet Frying Pan Parks newest baby animals and learn about li...
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Blog Post May 6 - Weekend Events
By Fred Westerlund - Friday, May 6, 2016

May 6 - Weekend Events

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 Artisan...
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Blog Post Mortgage Rates Drop, Near 2016 Lows
By Fred Westerlund - Friday, May 6, 2016

Mortgage Rates Drop, Near 2016 Lows

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...
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Blog Post Renovation Mistakes to Avoid
By Fred Westerlund - Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

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 recentl...
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Blog Post April 29 - Weekend Events
By Fred Westerlund - Friday, April 29, 2016

April 29 - Weekend Events

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, ac...
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Blog Post April 22 - Weekend Events
By Fred Westerlund - Friday, April 22, 2016

April 22 - Weekend Events

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 Wa...
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Blog Post Get to Know the Transitional Kitchen
By Fred Westerlund - Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Get to Know the Transitional Kitchen

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 fu...
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Blog Post April 15 - Weekend Events
By Fred Westerlund - Friday, April 15, 2016

April 15 - Weekend Events

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...
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