Jul 1 '13 Will Rising Interest Rates Lead to Home Buyer Rush ? Mortgage rates soared to a two-year high last week, rising by the largest pace since 1987. (4.46%) Some economists are predicting 30-year rates to climb to 4.5 percent and 5 percent over the next 12 months, following the Federal Reserve’s recent announcement that it will soon end a program that has kept interest rates near […]
Jun 27 '13 Feds Send Mortgage Rates Soaring Mortgage rates have suddenly jumped from near-record lows and are adding thousands of dollars to the cost of buying a home. The average rate on the 30-year fixed loan soared this week to 4.46 percent (. from 3.93 percent last week ) This represents the largest weekly increase for the 30-year fixed since the week […]
Jun 27 '13 July 4th events in Williamsburg VA 2013 There’s no better place to celebrate independence than the town where so much history was made.(Williamsburg VA) Bring your family and spend the holiday with us this July 4th. As darkness falls, high flying aerial fireworks visible from much of the Historic Area in Williamsburg celebrate our nation’s birthday. The best places to see these […]
Jun 25 '13 W&M Mason School ranked #1 Undergraduate B-School for Marketing According to the 2013 Bloomberg Businessweek Best Undergraduate Business-Schools ranking, the College of William & Mary’s Mason School of Business is the best in the nation for marketing, Bloomberg Businessweek surveyed class of 2013 undergrad business students about the full range of their business school experience, from getting in to getting a job. One section of […]
Jun 24 '13 New pastor announced at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church Williamsburg Presbyterian Church announces the election of its new senior pastor, the Reverend Dr. John E. Morgan. At a May 13 meeting, after a nationwide search, the Pastor Nominating Committee announced its recommendation to the congregation. The members present at this special meeting voted unanimously to approve Pastor Morgan as WPC’s new Pastor/Head of Staff. […]
Jun 24 '13 Renegade gardener digs in, fights Home Owner Association A Chesterfield County VA resident is determined to fight his homeowner’s association for the right to keep a garden in the front yard of his family’s home — even if it ends up costing him $900 in the process. In a letter dated May 28, the Brandermill Community Association informed Chris Gilson and his wife, […]
Jun 19 '13 $1 million gift to add market building to Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg trustee and major benefactor Forrest Mars Jr. of Big Horn, Wyo., has made a $1 million commitment for construction of a Market House in the center of the Revolutionary City. It is the third major historic reconstruction funded by Forrest Mars since 2007 with gift funds totaling $11 million. “Forrest Mars’ most recent […]
Jun 18 '13 What to do this week in Williamsburg June 17-23, 2013 June 17 – 23 RevQuest: The Black Chambers June 17 – September 1 See the Revolutionary City through the eyes of an undercover agent! Colonial Williamsburg. The popular interactive game is back! 800-HISTORY "Party at the Pier" at Jamestown Settlement June 22, 6:30 – 9:30 pm Enjoy dinner and live entertainment at Jamestown Settlement! Proceeds […]
Jun 17 '13 Boomers Rationalize, Plan to Retire Earlier The path of economic recovery has made baby boomers more optimistic about their retirement timeline. According to 2013 Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey data released this month, the majority of boomers surveyed now say they expect to retire sooner than they planned to in 2010. According to the survey, which polled still-working boomers ages 50 […]
Jun 14 '13 New trolley service changes announced WATA has redesigned the Trolley route to become more efficient, effective and accessible for the greater Williamsburg area. The Williamsburg Trolley route and frequency changes will begin on Monday, June 17, 2013. The Williamsburg Trolley will now provide our customers with an enhanced route that will facilitate a unique travel experience connecting local citizens and […]