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.

Simply put, if you’re planning a move to the Raleigh – Cary MSA of the Triangle area of North Carolina in 2013 and your housing needs are such that you require a four bedroom home, renting may not be your most economical option today.

My husband and I always operated under the premise that each house would be a stepping stone to the next bigger, better home. Our first house was purchased with an ARM loan, and we sold it about a year before the balloon payment was due. This house was never supposed to be our long-term home, but a stepping stone for a few years. We viewed buying and selling a house like trading cars, and it was often easier, in fact, than buying another car.

These days there seems to be no shortage today of people or politicians angry at mortgage companies.  Most however tend to be  customers of the nations five largest mortgage servicers; Bank of America, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, JP Morgan Chase & Ally Financial. The source …

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Residents of Apex, NC had witnessed the terrible tornadoes that passed through the area recently, causing massive amounts of damage to local communities.  The town of Apex is now paying for a service that many town residents don’t even know exists.  …

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According to the Triangle Business Journal, employment in the financial sector has risen above 2001 levels in 21 states. North Carolina has had the 2nd largest increase! (behind Texas which holds the number one spot)   North Carolina now has 16,100 …

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