• 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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  • Buying a Home in a Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market: What’s the Difference?,Charles C. Heyward, Jr.

    Buying a Home in a Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market: What’s the Difference?

    The real estate market seems to speak a language of its own. You constantly hear terms like "hot market" or "slump," but when you’re ready to buy, the most crucial distinction is whether you are entering a Buyer’s Market or a Seller’s Market. Understanding which one you're in isn't just trivia, it d

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