Kyle Alward Realtor - Fathom Realty

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08/25/2025

Squirrels and raccoons may be cute in the wild, but not in your attic. Here’s a quick guide on what to do and who to call.

When wild animals take up residence in your attic or walls, it’s usually a female looking for a safe, warm spot to tend to a litter. Unfortunately, these creatures are destructive and may carry diseases. Squirrels are the No. 1 type of invasive animal in the attic. Homeowners typically will hear t...

08/23/2025

You regularly pay for homeowners insurance and wonder if you’ll ever even need it. Find out how to lower your rates while still maintaining good coverage.

You never want to skimp on homeowners insurance, but there are ways to save money on those premiums without putting you or your home at risk. Here’s a handy guide to getting excellent coverage at a reasonable price. Your credit score. In most states insurance companies use customer credit scores a...

08/22/2025

Tennis, anyone? How about basketball? We’re talking the ultimate in home court advantage.

Home sports courts provide great fun and exercise, but are they a wise investment? While the kids may overwhelmingly approve, a future buyer may not agree. Here’s a quick play-by-play of what’s involved, how much it will cost and the return on investment. Types of courts. The most common types o...

08/20/2025

What do you need to know about foundations? Take a few minutes to study up before you build.

The foundation of your home is arguably its most important structural component, since every part of the home depends on it remaining firm and level. Different foundations are available and each is made for certain types of soil and other environmental conditions. Let’s look at the four categories...

08/18/2025

When ants, bats, termites or bed bugs come calling... It pays to know when it’s time to call a professional.

When it comes to pest control, prevention is crucial to a homeowner’s peace of mind. But once you’ve had an invasion, it may be time to call in the experts. Pests are inevitable. Crawling in through the smallest openings, ants and other insects are looking for food and water. In the case of rode...

08/16/2025

If out-of-control clutter is crowding out your cars, take control with these handy, yet affordable, organizing tips.

It seems obvious that a garage should be used as a place to park your cars, but many folks have unintentionally turned their garages into giant storage rooms. If you’re guilty as charged, let the purging begin. Before you know it, your cars will replace all the clutter and you might even make your...

08/15/2025

Have ceiling fans become a design fossil? Not so fast! These models will make your head spin with possibilities.

If you watch any of the TV design shows, the ceiling fans seem to be ignored in makeovers. By omission, you could easily get the impression they have become a design faux pas. The fan industry sees things otherwise and has some sleek designs hitting the market. Fan makeover. Forget the brass trim an...

08/13/2025

Student loan debt doesn’t always shut the door on homeownership. What you need to know and what you need to fix.

If you’re worried your student loans will prevent you from buying your first home, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know to land that first house.

08/11/2025

Does the outside of your home dazzle or disappoint? Here’s a handy checklist to complete before the “For Sale” sign goes up.

When prepping a home for sale, don’t forget the exterior of the house in the rush to revamp the interior. Curb appeal is key. If potential buyers aren’t dazzled by the exterior of a home, they might enter the house with a negative impression -- assuming they go inside at all. Here’s a handy ou...