The Bill Franklin Group, Long and Foster

09/09/2026

Only you can decide whether a home is worth the investment, but one way to know for sure is to get to know the neighborhood you're buying into.

How to best approach them can be tricky, but when done correctly, it's the most effective way to uncover hidden insights that can seal the deal or raise red flags on buying a home nearby.

09/09/2026

FRESH ON THE MARKET IN BOWIE!!!
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Listing - 2921 Barrister Ln

09/09/2026

Spacious Colonial sited in the Highbridge Estates community offering 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half bathrooms, formal living and dining room, eat-in kitchen with Butler's pantry, family room with fireplace and slider leading to rear deck, primary bedroom with private ensuite bath and walk-in closet, unfinished basement with endless possibilities, fenced yard with mature trees, and more! NO HOA!!!

13408 Katrinka Drive, Bowie, MD 20720. Click for more photos and pricing

09/08/2026

JUST REDUCED! AGAIN!!!
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Price Cut Listing - 1757 Carry Pl

09/08/2026

Check this out! Move-in ready Colonial sited on a spacious .30 lot in the Buckingham at Belair community featuring 4/5 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half bathrooms, a formal living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room/4th bedroom, an eat-in kitchen with a slider to a rear covered patio, a separate laundry area, a converted garage to use however you wish (5th bedroom), a great location, and more!!!

2921 Barrister Lane, Bowie, MD 20715. Click for more photos and pricing

09/08/2026

Buying a second home can be exciting, but it's one of those decisions where the numbers need to make sense before the search gets serious.

Buying a second home can be a great long-term goal, but it comes with a different set of costs and lending requirements. This guide walks through things like down payments, debt-to-income ratios, maintenance, rental use, and financing options. If a vacation home or part-time residence is on your rad...

09/07/2026

If buying a home feels out of reach where you live, cities across the Midwest and South continue to offer some of the country’s most affordable alternatives.

Affordability can look dramatically different depending on where you live. FinanceFirst’s 2026 ranking puts Toledo and Laredo at the top, followed by Lubbock, Fort Wayne and Memphis. The 25 cities on the list have cost-of-living indexes between 80 and 91, placing them below the national benchmark....

09/04/2026

Small details like bathroom safety, doorway width, and easy outdoor upkeep may not feel urgent today, but they can help you stay independent longer.

Choosing a home for retirement means thinking beyond today’s needs. A manageable layout, main-floor living, accessible bathrooms, convenient laundry, and lower maintenance can make everyday life easier over time. Location matters too, especially when you consider healthcare, shopping, transportati...

09/03/2026

Every job, no matter how big or small, plays a vital role in shaping our world —> cheers to honoring the labor we live in!

09/03/2026

Soil quality, water access, location, and future use can all shape what farmland is really worth.

Farm real estate is different from a typical home sale because the land itself carries so much of the value. Soil productivity, water access, infrastructure, location, and future use can all affect pricing, especially when a property has been in the same family for years. If you’re thinking about ...