Sommer Rakes, Fathom Realty, Colorado Springs

11/08/2025

The fall and winter are also a great time to make a move, no need to wait until the spring or summer. 🏠

Agents, your clients need to hear this 🗣️

The year’s final weeks give buyers serious leverage.

Brave the timing and the payoff can be huge: lower borrowing costs, stronger negotiating power, and financial perks you won’t get if you wait until January.

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10/21/2025

Are you searching for a home for sale in Pueblo West? Well... this newly listed home in Pueblo West with 3 beds and 2.5 bath home is looking for it's new owner! 🏠

09/17/2025

🏜New Listing in Pueblo West! Lovely home on a quarter acre with mountain views!⛰

🔑3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2 Car Garage
⛵️ Located only a few miles from the Pueblo Reservoir

02/08/2024

Would you like a scullery in your home?

Typically thought of as an overflow kitchen, sculleries were common back in the day, and are making a resurgence in kitchen design now. Sculleries are used for meal prep and can also be used to store kitchen gadgets, cookware, and tableware.

09/25/2023

Can you park your car in your garage? Or are you guilty of too much stuff? Here’s how to clear the clutter once and for all.

Garages are supposed to be a place to park the car, but in reality, many Americans fill their garages to the brim with so much stuff that the thought of cleaning out and tidying up causes anxiety, fear and procrastination. Here’s how to conquer the clutter and put the cars back where they belong. ...

09/22/2023

Active duty military personnel and veterans have their own set of needs when buying and selling a home. Here’s what to look for in an agent.

Veterans and active-duty military require special help when buying and selling real estate. From frequent moves to special government loans, members of the military need a specially trained real estate agent who knows the ins and outs of military life. Agents with knowledge and experience. When look...

09/18/2023

Do you love to entertain, but need more kitchen space and appliances? A butler’s pantry may be the solution.

The focal point of the home is the kitchen, where family and friends gather to share food, drink and fun. But if you like to entertain guests, even a large kitchen can become congested, especially if you are preparing and replenishing food throughout the event. Adding a butler’s pantry may be the ...

09/15/2023

Once you find the perfect house, be just as diligent seeking out the right mortgage. Keep reading - it could save you thousands.

It’s important to shop for the perfect place to call home, but don’t forget to shop around for the best financing, too. The quality of the terms of your mortgage can mean a difference of tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. Here are a few tips on finding the best […]

09/11/2023

We honor those lost but not forgotten on September 11, 2001.

09/09/2023

Want your house to outshine the competition? Here are six tips for putting the finishing touches on your home.

It goes without saying that you want your home to shine when prospective buyers view your home. Yet you’d be surprised how many sellers skimp on this important step in the home-selling process. Here are six keys to unlocking maximum appeal. Clean house inside and out. Not only should the regular m...

09/02/2023

Showing a house with pets at home is a big no-no. Here’s how to make your animals -- and their smells -- disappear.

When putting your home up for sale, it’s crucial to make a plan for your pets. While prospective buyers may love their own pets, they don’t want to see — or smell — yours when touring your home. Here are a few ideas for keeping your pet’s presence low profile. Arrange for help. Boarding yo...