• Rates are above 7%. Is renting a better option?,Charles C. Heyward, Jr.

    Rates are above 7%. Is renting a better option?

    Mortgage rates hit 7.40% on October 8, according to Freddie Mac. That's the highest since November 2023. When rates climb like that, a lot of renters decide buying is off the table for now. Before you make that call, there's one number worth checking first. What is the price-to-rent ratio? Take the

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  • What's next for the old Six Flags site in Prince George's County? A local homeowner's take,Charles C. Heyward, Jr.

    What's next for the old Six Flags site in Prince George's County? A local homeowner's take

    One of my sons used to work at Six Flags America. I can still picture those days...dropping him off before his shift and picking him up after. For a lot of families in Prince George's County, that park was part of growing up. It opened in 1974 and closed for good in November 2025. Now everyone wants

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  • Downsizing? Tips for Selling Your Current Home and Moving Smoothly,Charles C. Heyward, Jr.

    Downsizing? Tips for Selling Your Current Home and Moving Smoothly

    Downsizing is more than just moving to a smaller space; it's a major life transition. The process requires a double dose of effort: selling the large home you cherish, and simultaneously preparing for a smaller, streamlined lifestyle. To sell quickly and make your transition smooth, you need a strat

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