Jerrod Hardin - Fathom Realty

03/11/2025

Knowledge is Power: By understanding the impact of your credit score, you can take proactive steps to minimize the impact of mortgage rates.

Are you helpless in the face of mortgage rate increases? Not necessarily if you maintain a good credit score.

03/09/2025

🏡💦 Ensure your water heater is running efficiently by scheduling regular maintenance. 🔄 It extends its lifespan and keeps hot water flowing. 🚿

03/08/2025

🌷⏰ Don't forget to "Spring Forward" tonight! Daylight Saving Time begins, so set your clocks forward one hour and embrace the longer days and the promise of spring.

03/06/2025

Increase your home's beauty and value with ceiling beams - stained or painted, straight or arched, the choices are diverse!

Ceiling beams add style and interest to rooms, especially those with high or vaulted ceilings. Here’s what you need to know.

03/04/2025

You've found the perfect lot to build your dream home in an existing neighborhood...but why hasn't someone already snatched it up? Have a civil engineer check for potential grading problems with so-called "orphaned" lots. Here are some more things to consider when choosing a lot.

One of the first choices homeowners face when building from the ground up is choosing the location of their new house. How exactly do you go about picking a lot on which to build? Let’s examine the process of lot selection, whether you’re building a custom home or a tract home. Tract homes. When...

03/02/2025

💵 Remember to budget for more than just your monthly mortgage payment. Being financially prepared is key to a smooth home-buying process.

03/02/2025

Did you know closing your bedroom door at night could buy you crucial minutes in case of a house fire? Here are some tips to prevent home fires and what to do when disaster strikes.

One simple action — closing your bedroom door before going to bed at night — could save your life. It gives you precious minutes to escape in a house fire.

02/27/2025

Make a lasting impression with your entryway by combining functionality and style. Whether it's for personal enjoyment or to attract potential buyers, these tips will transform your vestibule into a fabulous and functional space.

Vestibule, foyer, entryway -- this space goes by many names and serves a number of purposes. It welcomes guests to your home, tells the story of the people who live there, and provides much-needed storage. With so much to do in a limited space, designing a great entryway can be challenging. Check ou...

02/25/2025

Once pre-approved to buy a home, it's critical to remain pre-approved by avoiding changes in employment, credit accounts, or other significant transactions. Read on for more tips about this important process.

As a buyer, already having a mortgage preapproval letter from a lender in hand means you can move quickly when you find the home you want.

02/23/2025

Small Room Design Tip: 🖼️↕️ Utilize vertical space with artwork arrangements. It draws the eye upward, making your space feel more open. Do you find this look chic or too busy for your taste?

02/22/2025

Maintaining your air conditioner's condenser is crucial for optimal performance. Here's a step-by-step guide for a DIY cleaning.

Periodic cleaning of the outside air conditioner condenser is a task you can do yourself. Here’s how to keep cool.

02/20/2025

Selling a home involves many complexities, and hiring the right agent is crucial. Here's what to expect when working with a reputable real estate agent.

The complexities of selling a home can be daunting. You don’t have the time or inclination to sell it yourself so what should you expect when hiring an agent to list and sell your home? A specific plan. The agent representing you should put together a detailed plan for marketing your home for the ...