by Donna Travis | Nov 29, 2023 | Home Selling, Real Estate
The past year has been a particularly brutal one for the housing market. Buyers can’t afford to buy, sellers don’t want to sell, mortgage rates are at 20-year highs, and there are extremely few homes available for sale. The market, by most measures, appears to be...
by Donna Travis | Nov 14, 2023 | Home Selling, Real Estate
The costs of buying a home go well beyond the actual purchase price. If you’re a first-time home buyer, you might get a little queasy when the last line of your good-faith estimate comes in at several thousand dollars. And after the color returns to your face, you...
by Donna Travis | Nov 8, 2023 | Home Selling, Real Estate
We’re more than three quarters into 2023, and a lot has happened in the real estate market. Interest rates have risen, shifting the market to a more normalized pace—reminiscent of the years pre-pandemic. Plus, we’re seeing the below trends, when comparing the third...
by Donna Travis | Oct 11, 2023 | Home Selling, Real Estate
Fall is officially here bringing its vibrant colors and crisp, cool air. While cozy sweaters and hot cocoa may be top of mind, it’s also the perfect time to shift your focus toward your home – and get it ready for the colder months ahead. Our team at Long & Foster...
by Donna Travis | Sep 20, 2023 | Home Selling, Real Estate
What are home buyers looking for now? During the pandemic, we saw the “flight from density” from city living to the suburbs and many people building pools in their backyards. While desired home features and amenities constantly evolve, Forbes Global Properties – of...
by Donna Travis | Feb 25, 2022 | Home Buying, Home Selling, Real Estate
Click the image to watch a short video! The Long & Foster Companies experienced tremendous growth last year. As the nation’s No. 1 real estate firm, Long & Foster has guided people home since 1968. We’re a full-service brokerage firm, offering residential and...
