Chuck Balazs Jr - Realtor with Fathom Realty

06/16/2026

Would you change anything in this beautiful home?

06/14/2026

Keeping up with simple home maintenance tasks will save you money on repairs and reward you with systems and equipment that have a longer service life. It will also help reduce the punch list of items that need to be addressed when it comes time to sell. Here are nine tasks you shouldn’t neglect.

Weekends are a time to relax and enjoy family and friends, but be sure to set aside time for some home maintenance tasks.

06/13/2026

Water is the stuff of life, but a home water leak can be very destructive. Leak detection systems can save you thousands of dollars in water damage with a timely warning. Here’s how they work.

Statistically, you are more likely to suffer expensive water damage in your home than a fire or burglary. Each year homeowners file more than $10 billion in water damage claims with insurance companies. Advancing technology offers monitoring and leak detectors that can sense and stop a leak quickly....

06/11/2026

You want to start investing in real estate, but you can’t get sufficient funding from a traditional mortgage lender. Good news! There are ways to use other people’s money to get you started. Here are five alternatives to traditional real estate financing. https://www.houseopedia.com/financing-real-estate-purchases-other-peoples-money

06/09/2026

Could you see yourself living in a Yurt?

06/07/2026

Are you ready to negotiate the sale price of your home with a buyer? Use these strategies to get top dollar.

When you get an offer to buy your house, take a deep breath and set aside your emotions. It’s time to negotiate using solid numbers based on the real estate market’s current conditions in your area. Crunch the numbers. Ideally, you and your agent did a Comparative Market Analysis or CMA before l...

06/06/2026

Poison ivy is a noxious plant that has no place on your property. How do you recognize it and safely remove it from your landscape?

Poison ivy can show up in your landscape and can cause a nasty, blistering rash. Let’s identify this landscape nemesis and dispose of it safely.

06/04/2026

The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers foreclosed homes for sale. These present terrific opportunities for buyers, but how do you jump into this market? Learn how here.

Buyers can get real bargains by buying foreclosed homes. Educate and prepare yourself with our guide to buying a HUD foreclosure.

06/02/2026

The charm of Historic Homes are enticing, but they can also be a money pit. Would you consider buying one?

05/31/2026

There are many discount real estate brokers available to home sellers. Are the big savings worth it, or do you lose money in the long run? Here’s a comparison of the costs and benefits of using a discount versus a full-cost broker.

When selling your home, you might consider a discount broker to save on commissions. Consider the costs and benefits to see if this is right for you.