Thanks for visiting our new Long & Foster blog! This is our first official post, and we wanted to tell you more about it and why you should bookmark the site (or subscribe to it).

Here’s what you’ll get from us.

Helpful advice on buying a home. What should you do before buying a home? How can you determine how much the home you want to buy is worth?

Expert insight on home selling. From staging tips (is it really worth it?) to property marketing, we’ll talk about what you need to do when selling your home.

Tips on owning and maintaining your home. How often should you check your smoke detector batteries or replace your air-conditioning filters? What renovations will bring you the best ROI?

The latest industry news and trends. Our executives, including Long & Foster Companies COO & President Jeff Detwiler and Long & Foster Real Estate Presidents Boomer Foster and Gary Scott, among others, will share their take on what’s happening in the real estate and mortgage industries, from design and market trends to changing regulations.

An inside look at the many luxury and unique properties listed with Long & Foster’s exceptional agents—like this gorgeous Stone Harbor, New Jersey, shore house, which was recently featured on Philly.com.