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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Homeownership
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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Five Safety Tips to Remember This Halloween
Here are some tips for how to keep your home, as well as trick-or-treaters who are visiting your home and your pets, safe this Halloween.
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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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Eight Tips for Avoiding Deer-Vehicle Collisions
Insurance claims for animal-related collisions rise dramatically in the fall when deer are mating, peaking in November, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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Questions to Ask Before Remodeling Your Kitchen or Bath
Whether you are considering renovating your home to enjoy the new features yourself or you’re preparing it to sell, there are several questions you should ask before beginning the process. From minor bathroom renovations to major kitchen remodels, it is a big investment that should be well thought through to ensure it runs smoothly from design to completion.
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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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Your Home Maintenance Checklist for October
In recognition of National Kitchen and Bath Month—celebrated this month, our October checklist provides helpful maintenance tips for those two rooms—both of which are often considered the most important in a home.
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