Loree Talley Realtor - Fathom Realty

09/03/2026

Overwhelmed at the thought of decluttering for a move? Find out how to hire a pro or consider other solutions here.

Whether it’s years of accumulated clutter, old appliances, or household chemicals, it has to go. Is it a DIY job? Or do you need to call in the professionals? Here’s what you need to know. Identify the different types of trash in your home. Your household waste falls into three categories and ea...

09/01/2026

Each year, you get a property tax bill from your county government. What determines how much you owe, and where do these tax dollars go? Here’s a primer on property taxes.

Paying property taxes is an unavoidable part of homeownership. What determines how much you pay? Here’s a brief primer on property taxes.

08/30/2026

Looking to give a drab bedroom a centerpiece? A bold headboard can be a real statement.

08/29/2026

Are you worried about your pet eating plants around the house? Check this list for plants that are harmful.

Although dogs and cats are carnivores, they sometimes munch on potentially hazardous plants. Here’s a list of some common indoor and outdoor plants that are dangerous to pets and a second list of pet-friendly plants. Plants that can be hazardous to pets Azalea can cause vomiting, diarrhea, droolin...

08/27/2026

When listing your home for sale, be sure to vacuum carpet and dust mop hardwoods and tile - every single day. Find other ways to keep that pet hair at bay here.

Managing pet hair is a major challenge for even the most diligent housekeeper -- especially when it’s time to put your house up for sale. Here are a few tips from a pet lover who keeps a squeaky clean home. Floors collect the most hair. Make it a priority to vacuum carpet and dust mop hardwoods an...

08/25/2026

Radon gas is a colorless, odorless gas that penetrates homes and can cause pulmonary disease. Should you test your home for the presence of radon? Here’s what you need to know to keep your home and family safe.

Radon gas is everywhere, but it can rise to dangerous levels in your home. How do you protect yourself and your family from radon gas?

08/23/2026

Throw pillows are an easy and economical way to make your bedrooms look professionally staged.

08/22/2026

You can bring the feeling of the great outdoors inside your home with biophilic design. Here’s how.

Here’s our primer on biophilic design and how you can use its principles to bring the benefits of the great outdoors into your home.

08/20/2026

Moving abroad can be a challenge, but so can moving home! Here are nine sure-fire tips to help.

As you prepare to move home from a stint working abroad, organization is key. Here are nine must-do tips for a smooth repatriation.

08/18/2026

Self-employed people know that qualifying for a mortgage can be challenging. A bank statement mortgage loan may make home ownership possible for this category of borrowers. Here’s how bank statement loans work.

Whether you are self-employed or have a variable income stream, you’ll face challenges getting a mortgage and may need to apply for a bank statement loan.