Jon Kolb, Realtor with Fathom Realty

06/18/2026

Selling a unique property presents unusual marketing challenges. Let these ideas guide you in setting a price and creating the right marketing plan.

If you’re selling a one-of-a-kind house, conventional sales techniques won’t do. Instead, you’ll need targeted marketing for your unique home.

06/16/2026

Producing m**hamphetamine in a house can saturate surfaces with dangerous toxic residue. If you are considering a house for purchase but suspect it may have once been a drug lab, trust your instincts and get more information.

M**h production leaves a toxic residue that causes health problems for later residents of the house. Here's how to avoid buying a m**h house.

06/14/2026

Have some small spaces in your home? Mirrors can be used in a variety of ways to create the impression of more space.

06/13/2026

There are several steps you should take to protect your online personal information, but the most basic is creating strong passwords for all your accounts. Let’s crack the code for fortified passwords.

What elements make for a strong online passwords? Here are some simple security tips to protect your personal data from being hacked.

06/11/2026

A clean microfiber cloth is your best tool for keeping that smudge-free shine on stainless steel surfaces. Check out more cleaning tips here to ensure a stainless shine to prep for an Open House.

Stainless steel appliances are gorgeous -- until they’re streaked, smudged and full of fingerprints. Want to keep them looking like they did in the showroom? Here’s how. Warm water with a little dish soap is a great first step. Using a microfiber rag, wipe back and forth with the grain of the br...

06/09/2026

Wondering what's the difference between a “REALTOR®” and “real estate agent”? Learn the differences here.

For much of the public, the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR®” are used interchangeably. In reality, they are not the same. Here is the difference.

06/07/2026

Side curtains are a great budget-friendly finishing touch to a room without compromising on natural light. What do you think of this color choice?

06/06/2026

That stately oak in your front yard has been there for generations, but it’s clearly unhealthy now. What should you do? Check out this guide.

No tree will last forever. So is it time to say goodbye to yours? Here’s what you need to know about whether you should cut down a tree.

06/04/2026

Dreaming of that pest-free outdoor oasis? Consider a screened-in porch with this handy project outline.

A deck can be a little slice of paradise…except for the scorching sun by day and the insects by night. So why not turn that deck into a screened-in porch? Here’s an outline of what it takes. Get proposals. Using online and personal referrals, ask three contractors for proposals and quotes. Make ...

06/02/2026

Calculating the cost of leaving the city and building a house in the country? Don't forget to include how much it will take to build and maintain a road to get you from a main road to your newly secluded home. Here are some more things to consider.

While the majority of homeowners in America live in subdivisions, some prospective homeowners dream of wide open spaces and a quiet natural setting. So what does it take to build in a rural area as compared to a subdivision? Here are some key differences. Buying the land. In many small towns and rur...