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Holiday Home Staging Dos & Don'ts

With the holidays around the corner, how do you stage your home in a way that allows you to
emphasize its best features and celebrate the season?

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Opening Up: 50 Years of Floor Plans

While an “open concept” or “open floor plan” seems to be at the top of every buyer’s wish list today, Americans weren’t always so eager to eliminate walls. Since Long & Foster was founded, interior layouts have evolved, just like pants have morphed from bell bottoms to skinny jeans.

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November Home Maintenance Checklist

While November brings time to enjoy falling leaves, bonfires, crisp weather and Thanksgiving celebrations, it’s also a good time to make sure your home is ready for guests, the holidays and the winter months ahead with our November checklist.

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How Has the Average U.S. Home Size Changed Since 1968

Take our quiz to see how the average size of a U.S. single family home has changed since 1968.

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Check Out These Kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends

Since October is National Kitchen and Bath Month, we decided to celebrate by highlighting some current trends that are popular in kitchens and bathrooms this year.

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How Home Exteriors Have Changed in the Past 50 Years

Knowing what types of exterior styles and materials are popular where you plan to move, as well as when that style rose to its status, is essential when choosing the right house for you.

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Home Service Connections Partner Simplifies Your Move-In Experience

OneSource Solutions takes the hassle out of setting up utilities, security systems, internet service and everything else you need to make your new house a home.

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Reasons Fall Can Be the Best Time to Buy or Sell a Home

Spring and summer are traditionally thought of as the busiest times in real estate. But buying or selling a home during the autumn and into winter can carry many advantages, too.

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Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Foreclosed Home

Buying a home is a big investment, making the home search process that much more important. Whether you are looking for a deal, interested in flipping, or merely found a foreclosed home that has sparked your interest, there are a few things to consider before committing.

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Here's What You Need to Know About Appraisals

Whether you’re buying or selling real estate, an accurate appraisal is key to the transaction’s success. When the appraisal is not right, the whole deal can end up going sideways—leaving all parties frustrated.