Emerald Isle is one of North Carolina's fabulous beaches along its Crystal Coast.

Living in Raleigh we are blessed to live only 130 miles or so from our favorite beaches. And we really love our beaches! Even if you don’t live in this area, but are planning on visiting some time soon, it …

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How Using a Realtors Preferred Mortgage Lender Could Cost you Thousands

The importance of a second opinion Cancer, transmission repairs and mortgage loans; none have the same impact on our lives but in the right context each can create financial nightmares. When faced with the prognosis of the first two we …

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Surprisingly, since the so-called mortgage meltdown of 2008 mortgage fraud has risen exponentially, so much so that the FBI has a dedicated Mortgage Fraud unit within its White Collar Crimes Division. The increase has been attributed to four primary reasons: …

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Debt to Income Ratio is the single biggest factor after down payment and note rate

Who could benefit from a 10 year fixed mortgage? According the Mortgage Bankers Association, more than 80% of all mortgage applications today are 30 year fixed rate and term mortgages. But anyone who is debt averse or whose primary financial …

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July 4th Fireworks. Washington DC is a spectacular place to celebrate July 4th! The National Mall, with Washington DC’s monuments and the U. S. Capitol in the background, forms a beautiful and patriotic backdrop to America's Independence Day celebrations.

It has been said that July 4 is the most important of secular American holidays. If not for the inclusion of pyrotechnic displays, contemporary observation of our nation’s birth typically looks like any other summertime gathering. But what is the …

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July 4th Fireworks. Washington DC is a spectacular place to celebrate July 4th! The National Mall, with Washington DC’s monuments and the U. S. Capitol in the background, forms a beautiful and patriotic backdrop to America's Independence Day celebrations.

Celebrate Independence Day with the family in a variety of ways — at a variety of locations across the Triangle. From fireworks displays to historic demonstrations and family fun, there are plenty of festivities to choose from.