Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has risen swiftly to 4.67% as of March 31. In fact, mortgage interest rates have seen their biggest increase since 2018. Prior to the start of this year, Freddie Mac projected mortgage rates would average 3.6% in 2022.On top of interest rate increases, the median listing … [Read more...]
Celebrate Pets, Support Rescue Efforts
Having a pet can reduce stress, anxiety and depression. It can help promote exercise, reduce blood pressure and even improve heart health. And, no matter what animal you prefer, there’s no question that a pet can ease loneliness and provide wonderful companionship. Unfortunately, even with all these benefits, it’s sad to learn how many wonderful pets need homes.However, … [Read more...]
Know Before You Go
6 Boating Safety Tips to Stay Safe on the Water May is National Boating Safety Month, and there’s no better time to start preparing yourself and your vessels for the summer season. Before heading out on the water, make sure to inspect your boat and ensure all required safety equipment is on board.About 70% of boaters involved in accidents never have taken a safe-boating … [Read more...]
Share the Love. Shop Local.
Our mission statement is the measure by which we determine our editorial content each month: sharing hyperlocal, positive content with you. So, it made perfect sense to take that a step further and build on what we began during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons: encouraging you to shop locally by giving you a map to follow. You’ll find that map on Pages 16-17.After so … [Read more...]
On the Trail of Augustus Coggins
A few years ago, a trail was built to connect Etowah Park with Heritage Park in Canton, creating roughly a 3-mile sidewalk along the Etowah River. There are several loops and wooded trails that branch off from it, and it’s easy enough to walk 5 miles or more, without having to repeat any section.Recently approved and under construction, a 1.33-mile extension will connect … [Read more...]