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Two-Thirds of Homebuyers Are Holding Out for Lower Rates 04/11/2023 08:00pm • The 2023 spring homebuying season is right around the corner -- and higher mortgage rates have some homebuyers feeling "extremely" stressed as many are forced to cut their home price budgets, according to a March 2023 survey by U.S. Â鶹´«Ã½. Between March 23 and 27, U.S. Â鶹´«Ã½ ran a nationwide survey of Is Debt Consolidation a Good Idea? 04/11/2023 08:00pm • If you're wondering whether debt consolidation makes sense for your finances, the answer is a resounding it depends. Debt consolidation could allow you to combine your debts into one and save money. But factors such as your credit score and financial habits can influence whether consolidating debt w 21 Top Things to Do in Arizona 04/11/2023 08:00pm • Tucked into the southwest corner of the United States, Arizona offers something for all types of travelers. Visit highlights like the Grand Canyon, the Wild West town of Tombstone or the red rocks of Sedona. You can then head to cities like Phoenix or Tucson for professional sports, museums, observa 10 Best Places to Retire in Canada 04/11/2023 08:00pm • Canada offers a compelling retirement lifestyle. This is a safe country with high-quality health care and a low population density. Canada is famous for its natural beauty and friendly people. Retirement in Canada works best for those who enjoy winter sports and recreation, but some retirement spots 10 Best Places to Retire in Europe 04/10/2023 08:00pm • If your retirement dream is to live in one of the grand old cities of Europe, it can be difficult to narrow your options. Retirees on a budget need to consider the cost of living and affordability of real estate. As you get older you will need health care that is readily accessible at reasonable pri Mortgage Rates Continue Falling as Homebuying Season Begins 04/09/2023 08:00pm • Mortgage rates continued to decline for the fourth consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed rate falling to 6.83%. Rates on long-term fixed-rate mortgages, including FHA loans, VA loans and jumbo loans, all dropped during the past week. Meanwhile, short-term mortgage rates and adjustable mor Megatrends: Climate Change and Resource Scarcity 04/09/2023 08:00pm • Like many in the American West, Arizona's Sen. Mark Kelly is worried about Lake Mead.The lake on the Arizona-Nevada border has the capacity to hold more water than any other reservoir in the U.S., but it's far from full. Last year it fell to its lowest level since it was filled in the 1930s amid a h What's the No. 1 Easter candy in the DC area? 04/07/2023 09:18am • Easter is this weekend, and our shopping carts are giving up what we love to eat this time of year. A new Instacart shopping app analysis finds that when it comes to residents' favorite candy for Easter across Maryland, Virginia and D.C., it’s not Starburst Jelly Beans, or even Peeps. Reese 30 Top Things to Do in New Hampshire 04/06/2023 08:00pm • New Hampshire may be a small state, but it's packed full of attractions and activities for visitors. From its 18 miles of coastline to its centrally located Lakes Region to the looming White Mountains up north, New Hampshire offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Then there are the a 19 Top Overwater Bungalows Around the World 04/06/2023 08:00pm • Providing a unique and (typically) private setting, overwater bungalows around the world offer romantic retreats and plenty of Instagram-worthy vistas. Whether you're planning a bucket list trip, an epic proposal, a honeymoon or a couples retreat, overwater bungalows boast one-of-a-kind amenities an Del. Darryl Barnes will leave legislature, become partner in Annapolis firm 04/05/2023 12:30pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The longest serving chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland will step down next week to become a partner in an Annapolis lobbyi Old Town Alexandria's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' tall ship getting new floating visitor center 04/05/2023 12:18pm • The tall ship Providence, a reproduction of an 18th-century sailing vessel that’s had a role in two "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, will have a new home in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, this summer. Construction began this month for the new Sen. John Warner Maritime Heritage Center at Old T Why Early Spring is a Great Time to Buy a House 04/04/2023 08:00pm • If you've been thinking about jumping into the housing market, but have been waiting for just the right time, there's some good news. Early spring can be a great time to start shopping for your first or next home. Why Buying in the Spring Makes SenseThere are several different times of year that wor Determining When Memory Care Is Necessary 04/04/2023 08:00pm • Say your aging mom, who's living with dementia, has always been conscientious about opening her mail and paying her bills. You and other family members check on her regularly to see if she's OK. Yet, over time, you notice she's letting her mail accumulate unopened and forgetting to make her payments Rockville company JOOLA lands exclusive pickleball deal with fitness chain 04/04/2023 08:12am • Rockville, Maryland-based pickleball and table tennis equipment maker JOOLA has a new agreement with national fitness club chain Life Time to serve as its official sponsor. JOOLA launched its first pickleball line and signed a sponsorship deal with professional pickleball player Ben Johns last ye