Elaine Smith, Realtor, Fathom Realty

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

🏡 If your house has been on the market for two months or more without much interest, it's time for some reflection. Watch this video to help you pinpoint the issues and decide if it's appropriate to lower the price.

09/01/2026

Unseen leaks can not only result in higher water bills, but they can also potentially cause major damage to your home. If you don't have X-ray vision, you can monitor your water meter usage at times when you know there won't be any usage. Here are some more water conservation tips.

Homeowners with an eye on water conservation will be richly rewarded, saving themselves money on monthly water bills and helping their fellow citizens guard against potential water shortages. Here are six ways to tap into savings at the tap. Low-flow faucet heads. Install low-flow nozzles on all you...

08/30/2026

Found the home of your dreams and ready to make an offer? Here's how it's done as well as the responsibilities of both parties.

Navigating competing offers when buying a house is tricky, and applicable laws vary from state to state. Here is what you need to know.

08/29/2026

Let's talk downsizing - Could you live in a tiny home?

08/28/2026

When selling your home, don't overlook staging your outdoor areas. A little splash of color can go a long way in making a drab area pop and look inviting. Here are some more outdoor staging tips to help make your home sell quickly.

Whether you’re welcoming guests or potential home buyers, it’s important that your home make a good first impression. But with so many elements -- flowerbeds, lawn, mailbox, porch and the all-important front door -- addressing your home’s exterior can seem overwhelming. If you don’t know whe...

08/26/2026

📈 Make sure to understand all of the tax benefits available to you as a home owner by watching this video.

08/25/2026

Is all the talk of vinegar as a safe, natural and inexpensive cleaner true, or just hype? Can vinegar actually cause harm to some surfaces? Here are the facts about vinegar as a cleaner.

Many people have turned to cleaning with vinegar as an alternative to chemicals. Let’s review what vinegar is good for — and what it’s not in the household.

08/23/2026

What does it mean to have clear title to a property? Here’s what you need to know.

Having clear title to a property is a crucial part of any transaction between buyers and sellers. What does it mean to have clear title?

08/22/2026

What do you think of the sleek lines of this modern kitchen?