Tenisha Walker, Realtor-Fathom Realty

06/05/2026

Tired of spending your weekends maintaining that lawn? Is your house constantly requiring updates and draining your wallet? Maybe it's time to consider a condo or townhome and ease on in to a simpler life. Click through to see if downsizing is in your future.

In pursuit of the perfect home, our wants and needs change as our lives, families and priorities change. A house that might have once been your dream can wind up feeling too big, too overwhelming to maintain, or too expensive. Here’s a list of reasons why you might be ready to downsize to a smalle...

06/03/2026

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?

06/01/2026

Brightly colored flowers against the backdrop of fresh mulch can do wonders for your yard's curb appeal when selling.

05/30/2026

Medical alert devices can be lifesavers for the elderly and seriously ill living alone. Review these critical considerations for choosing the best device.

Television ads dramatize elders pushing a button on a medical alert device when they’re alone and have a medical emergency. Are these devices effective?

05/29/2026

We’re moving abroad. How will my children learn to speak a second language if I can’t teach them?

Although English is spoken around the globe, ex-pat children who learn the foreign language of their adopted country will acclimate faster.

05/27/2026

Building on steep grades can be costly when laying the foundation for a mountain home. Consider this list of challenges before buying into that beautiful vista.

While the stunning views and clean air of mountain living are certainly appealing, be sure to weigh the challenges of mountain life before making a move. Here’s a checklist of things to consider. Positives. Living in the mountains is probably rivaled only by living near a beach for tranquility. Th...

05/25/2026

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

05/23/2026

Generally, "yellow star" products save 20 percent or more energy without compromising quality. Learn more about that all important stamp of approval here.

We’ve all seen the blue Energy Star logos on appliances, windows and even electronics, but what do they mean? Origins and purpose. The Energy Star program was launched in 1992 as a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Star encourages develo...

05/22/2026

Overwhelmed by trying to keep your children’s toy collection cleaned up in between showings? Here’s how to organize kids’ toys to make things easier.

You can organize your kids’ playthings so that cleaning up becomes child’s play. Here are some tips for organizing kids’ toys.

05/20/2026

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...