OUT & ABOUT IN THE 'BURBS THIS WEEKEND: MAY 30 - JUNE 1

It’s almost the weekend! Here’s what had us buzzing this week:

Home prices jumped nearly 1% in May, with the index up more than 12% year-over-year.

Yet mortgage rates continue to drop, now at their lowest since October.

First home? Here’s what buyers do—and should—look for.

Our favorite summer treat? BBQ! You don’t have to be in NYC—or below the Mason-Dixon Line—for this savory summer specialty.

NC BBQ in on the menu at the acclaimed Wood Pit in Montclair. New Jersey Monthly named it one of the best restaurants in the state last year.

Heading to Westchester? Check out D&A Smokehouse in Scarsdale—be sure to start with the burnt ends!

Bobby Q’s Pit Stop in Old Greenwich is a must if you’re in CT. They’ve got everything from burgers and hot dogs to ribs and classic BBQ.

Among the best of the best on Long Island, Harbor Q in Port Washington serves up traditional southern BBQ, drinks and sweets.

Sounds like a delicious weekend ahead! Enjoy the exploration—and the eats!