The Bill Franklin Group, Long and Foster

The Bill Franklin Group, Long and Foster The Team is made up of 11 REALTORS who are here to help you with anything and everything!

We are the Team that is here to help with all of your Real Estate needs. Our Areas of Expertise include:
Residential Listing Specialist
Residential Sales Specialist
New Homes Sales Specialist
Land-Listing and Sales Specialist
Listing and Selling Specialist in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Howard, Carroll, Calvert,
Southern MD, Central MD Counties, plus water front and water access properties

Classic Colonial lovingly maintained by original owners! Sited in the Riva Trace community this spacious home offers 4 b...
06/17/2026

Classic Colonial lovingly maintained by original owners! Sited in the Riva Trace community this spacious home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace, sunroom addition with access to rear deck, master bedroom with private ensuite bath and walk-in closet, unfinished basement w/laundry area, mature trees, and more!!!

2802 Autumn Chase Run, Annapolis, MD 21401. Click for more photos and pricing

If saving for a down payment feels harder than it should, you're not alone — many first-time buyers underestimate how cl...
06/17/2026

If saving for a down payment feels harder than it should, you're not alone — many first-time buyers underestimate how close they may actually be to their goal.

Many aspiring buyers spend years assuming they need a much larger down payment than lenders actually require. This article explores how "money dysmorphia" can cause people to underestimate their financial readiness, even when they've made meaningful progress toward their goal. While every buyer's si...

Keeping a home cooler isn’t only about air conditioning — windows, orientation, materials, and landscaping all play a pa...
06/16/2026

Keeping a home cooler isn’t only about air conditioning — windows, orientation, materials, and landscaping all play a part.

This is a helpful read if you live somewhere with long, hot summers or you’re planning updates that could make your home more comfortable. The article covers practical choices like better ventilation, UV-deflecting windows, reflective materials, shade, greenery, and lighter exterior colours. Some ...

Well maintained and nicely updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom mobile home featuring an open floor plan, modern kitchen, separ...
06/16/2026

Well maintained and nicely updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom mobile home featuring an open floor plan, modern kitchen, separate laundry room, master bedroom with private ensuite bath and walk-in closet, spacious deck, nice lot, and more! Buyer must be approved for community land lease. Current ground/lot rent is $1,123 per month. NO SIGN ON PROPERTY

116 Konrad Morgan Way, Lothian, MD 20711. Click for more photos and pricing

More new-home inventory means some builders are offering credits, buydowns, or upgrades, but the details matter before y...
06/15/2026

More new-home inventory means some builders are offering credits, buydowns, or upgrades, but the details matter before you treat it like a discount.

Builder incentives for new construction homes remain widespread heading into the second half of 2026, as elevated inventory and affordability pressure keep many buyers cautious. For agents, the new-home conversation should start with the full offer, not the list price.

Welcome to this stunning property in the Challedon golf community offering over 5,400 square feet of living space! This ...
06/15/2026

Welcome to this stunning property in the Challedon golf community offering over 5,400 square feet of living space! This contemporary home features 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half bathrooms, main level master suite, gourmet kitchen with breakfast area, formal living and dining room, family room with fireplace, fully finished walk-out basement with bedroom/bath/kitchen, 2 acre lot, and so much more!!!

6106 Challedon Circle, Mount Airy, MD 21771. Click for more photos and pricing

Click on the link below to view the video for: 7304 Westwind Dr in Bowie
06/15/2026

Click on the link below to view the video for: 7304 Westwind Dr in Bowie

4.0 Bedroom, 2.0 Bath in Bowie, MD

Spacious Country Clubber with in-ground pool sited in the Longridge at Belair community offering 5 bedrooms, 3 full bath...
06/15/2026

Spacious Country Clubber with in-ground pool sited in the Longridge at Belair community offering 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, large formal living room, formal dining room with slider to rear patio, eat-in kitchen open to family room, main level master bedroom with private ensuite bath, big rec room addition, paver patio, fenced yard, mature landscaping, great location, and more!!! NO HOA

12101 Lerner Place, Bowie, MD 20715. Click for more photos and pricing

Home design trends change over time, and today's buyers often want a balance between connected living areas and separate...
06/14/2026

Home design trends change over time, and today's buyers often want a balance between connected living areas and separate spaces.

For years, open-concept floor plans dominated home design, but buyer preferences continue to evolve. Some people love large, connected living spaces, while others are looking for dedicated rooms that offer quiet, privacy, or work-from-home flexibility. This article explores the pros and cons of both...

The number of homes available for sale is measured not only by the number but also by time. Understanding how housing in...
06/13/2026

The number of homes available for sale is measured not only by the number but also by time. Understanding how housing inventory is calculated will help you determine the supply and demand in a real estate market.

Housing inventory is calculated by the number of homes currently listed for sale in a particular market, then expressed as the number of months it would take to sell all of those homes. The result is known as the "months of supply."

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