Loree Talley Realtor - Fathom Realty

05/28/2026

Make sure to forward all your mail through the Postal Service in a timely fashion. This will avoid costly late fees from outstanding bills. Here are some more important things to remember when moving.

Selling a home and moving is expensive. No need to further add to your expenses by making costly mistakes. Here’s a handy checklist to keep you from incurring extra costs. Talk to your bank. Let a representative know you’re moving and make sure you’ve canceled any automatic payments on your ol...

05/26/2026

Owning investment properties is a pathway to financial security. But along with that growing wealth comes important tax reporting requirements. Check out this rental property tax primer.

Renting an investment property means positive cash flow, but along with these benefits comes responsibility for reporting income and expenses to the IRS.

05/25/2026

Remember and honor all the brave heroes today who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Even if you don’t have a big front porch you can still make your entryway impressive with planters full of seasonal color.

05/23/2026

The Covid-19 pandemic means more workers than ever operate from home. Does that mean you can claim the home office deduction on your taxes? Maybe, but you should know the IRS rules carefully before claiming it.

If you run your business from home, you should know the IRS rules for claiming the home office tax deduction.

05/21/2026

Are you bewildered by your local home improvement store's array of white paints? Here’s a guide to choosing the "right white" for your home.

White paint might seem the simplest choice for painting your home’s walls, but it’s anything but. Here are some tips.

05/19/2026

Buying a rental property with existing tenants subjects you to legal and financial obligations. Read up before you buy.

If you’re buying rental property with existing tenants, you’re also taking on important legal obligations. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.

05/17/2026

When staging, organizing your closets is an effective way to increase the attractiveness of your home and stage on a budget.

05/16/2026

Today’s kitchens often feature open shelving instead of upper cabinets. The possibilities for these shelves are endless, but that may be the problem. How do you create an Instagram-worthy design on open shelving? Here’s a how-to guide.

Open shelving presents opportunities both to store and to display. Here’s what you need to know about styling kitchen open shelves.

05/14/2026

Scented candles won't mask to***co odors from buyers' sensitive noses. Instead, try these effective methods to rid smoke smells from your home.

The lingering odor of cigarette smoke makes any house a tough sell. It will take longer to find a willing buyer and will likely bring a lower price. Unless, of course, the seller is up for the challenge of a floor-to-ceiling scrubbing. Here’s a step-by-step guide. Floors to ceilings. Unlike pet od...