What You Need to Know About Home Staging in the Fall
When selling your home, staging is always critical, no matter what time of year it is on the market.
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Homeownership
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.
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8 Tips to Prepare for an Emergency
Making a family disaster plan is often an overlooked task. You may never need to use your plan, but when disaster strikes, you’ll be glad you’re ready.
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Three Things to Know About Chinese Buyers
When it comes to international investors in the U.S. real estate market, China continues to lead the pack, according to the National Association of Realtors 2018 Profile of International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate.
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How Backyard Spaces have Transformed Over the Years
Whether you enjoy outdoor entertaining or have a love for gardening, backyard spaces continue to transform as new trends flourish. From landscaping to outdoor amenities, homeowners are investing more than ever in their backyards. Here is a look at how backyard spaces have changed since Long & Foster was founded in 1968.
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September Home Maintenance Checklist
With fall just around the corner, September is a good time to take advantage of the moderate weather to get your house in shape and make any needed repairs before the first frost arrives with our home maintenance checklist.
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11 Easy Ways to Personalize Your Home
Here are 11 quick and easy ways to make any part of your home feel more personal.
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Steps to Take if Your Home is Flooded
If water gets into your house, it can wreak havoc, especially if mold starts to grow. But there are a few things you can do to protect yourself before and after a water-related disaster to save money and headaches.
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Mortgage Rates Over the Past 50 Years
Take our quiz to see how the average 30-year fixed rate mortgages have changed since 1968.
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Understanding Long & Foster Settlement Services
Long & Foster Settlement Services works to ensure its clients buy their homes with peace of mind, reduce their risks and help protect their property rights. Here is some insight for homebuyers at the closing table from president, Mike Maddiex.
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