Malisa Clements, Realtor - Fathom Realty

08/21/2024

Keep outdoor elements from barging inside with a double entry vestibule.

Vestibules offer an exterior access for entrance into a home. Consider adding a vestibule entry for these accompanying benefits.

08/19/2024

I’m moving overseas. Can I just buy an adaptor for all my electronics and appliances? Find out here.

Here’s a guide to what appliances can be easily moved abroad and what should probably be left behind in your home country.

08/17/2024

What's your style - A or B?

08/16/2024

Homes need water, but only in the right places. Here's how you can proactively prevent costly water damage around your house.

Water damage at home can be costly. Review these tips to troubleshoot your house from top to bottom to prevent a budget-busting nightmare.

08/14/2024

It may have never occurred to you as a home shopper that you might need a structural engineer, but here are situations in which you might.

Structural engineers assist homebuilders in making sure residences are safely designed and constructed. Do you need to hire a structural engineer?

08/12/2024

In housing, everything old is new again - and the farmhouse style is no exception. Today’s modern farmhouse style combines vintage elements with modern minimalism to create homes that are comfy havens.

The modern farmhouse style is one of today’s hottest trends in residential design. Is a modern farmhouse living the life for you?

08/10/2024

Is symmetry your style in the master suite or do you favor an eclectic mix?

08/09/2024

Wildfire can devastate entire neighborhoods and towns. But with forethought and planning, some homeowners are able to keep their homes in this natural disaster. Here’s how they do it.

Some California homes survived the recent wildfires because their owners took critical preventative steps beforehand. What can you do to spare your home?

08/07/2024

Buying a home is a big investment, so you should take steps to avoid buyer’s remorse down the road. Here’s how to avoid several common sources of regret for many home buyers.

A home purchase is a big investment, so it’s particularly unfortunate when a homeowner runs into unanticipated problems and develops buyer’s remorse.

08/05/2024

If you purchase real estate in the U.S. from a foreign person, corporation or partnership, you likely will be required to withhold income taxes on the transaction. That’s because of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, or FIRPTA. Here’s what you need to know.

If you buy property in the US from a foreign owner, the IRS will likely require you to withhold sales proceeds to cover taxes the seller owes under FIRPTA.

08/03/2024

What's your Number 1 tip for a successful move?

08/02/2024

Your exquisite antique or oriental rug cannot be cleaned the same way as you would household carpet. Preserve it with special care using these tips.

When it comes time to clean an area rug, particularly an oriental or antique one, can your carpet cleaner do the job? Probably not! Read further...