Entries by Jennifer Graves

Porch Fest, December 6, 2025

PorchFests are community music celebrations that take place every year across the United States and Canada. Porch Fest Covington, LA  December 6, 2025 2pm – 5pm   For More Information

Global Wildlife Fall Fest, November 22, 2025

Come visit the as the visitor center that turns into a cozy hub of pumpkins, music, and laughter. Fall Fest Global Wildlife 26389 LA-40 Folsom, LA 70437 November 22, 2025 4pm – 7pm $20 per person Click Here for More Information.  

Locally Owned Fitness Giants Join Forces on the Northshore

Two of the northshore’s most recognizable fitness brands are stepping into a new chapter together, as Franco’s Health Club and Spa and Cross Gates Family Fitness enter a strategic partnership that brings their management under one umbrella while keeping both club names — and ownership — local. Under the new arrangement, the ownership team behind […]

Making Sense of Today’s Cooler Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates have finally broken their three-year streak of pain. After hovering above 7% for much of early 2025, the average 30-year fixed rate slid to around 6.30% in September and has entered October notably lower than where it started the year. For buyers who’ve been on the sidelines waiting for some relief, it’s tempting […]

Mortgage Rates See Steepest Drop of the Year

Mortgage rates have tumbled in recent weeks, offering long-awaited relief for homebuyers who’ve been sidelined by high borrowing costs. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.35%, down from 6.5% the previous week, marking the largest one-week decline of 2025 so far, according to Freddie Mac. Earlier this year, rates were hovering […]

Homeowners Are Still Waiting for Mortgage Relief But You Have Options Now

Homeowners across the country are still waiting for mortgage relief. Despite rising expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, millions of borrowers remain locked into mortgages with rates near or above 7%. With household budgets already stretched thin, these elevated payments continue to squeeze families, crowding out savings, travel, and other financial goals. And while the […]