The kitchen – a room that’s often considered the heart of the home – has changed a lot since Wes Foster and Hank Long started a real estate company in 1968. Maybe ‘Brady Bunch’ isn’t a term you’d use to describe your dream home today, but in the late 1960s, the kitchen where the Brady family ... » Learn More about How the Kitchen Has Changed in Fifty+ Years
Home Improvement
How Important is Landscaping?
If you’re planning to sell your home, you’re busy decluttering, organizing, and updating the inside to make it picture perfect. But buyers first see the front of the house so you’ll want to make a good first impression there, too. A front yard that is neatly landscaped and welcoming will attract ... » Learn More about How Important is Landscaping?
Can You Sell an Outdated House?
It seems that everywhere you turn there are companies who advertise buying "ugly" houses. These messages offer to quickly buy any house, regardless of the condition. The problem is that their offers are often significantly below market value. If you’re a seller whose home needs some attention, ... » Learn More about Can You Sell an Outdated House?
Considering a Backyard Pool
Competition in some areas has heated up for homes with swimming pools, where homeowners can enjoy the outdoors without having to worry so much about social distancing. Impact on Home Value Ron Clarke, Long & Foster Real Estate’s senior vice president in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and ... » Learn More about Considering a Backyard Pool
What Pandemic Influenced Buyers Want
The Covid-19 pandemic upended most people’s lives in some way. Whether you were working from home for the first time, your children were learning virtually, or your gym routine became a visit to your basement, the way you use your home has probably changed. These lifestyle changes not only affected ... » Learn More about What Pandemic Influenced Buyers Want
