Jacob Brevard - Realtor at Fathom Realty WI

12/31/2025

"House Hacking" can be an easy start-up path to real estate investing. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

House hacking might be the shortest, simplest path to beginning successful real estate investment. What is house hacking? How can it help you?

12/29/2025

If you had a choice of living anywhere in the world, where would it be?

12/27/2025

Robocalls are a growing frustration for Americans. Protective apps for cell phone are abundant, but how can you stop these irritations on your landline?

There’s no good time to receive annoying robocalls. Mobile carriers have apps to protect users, but how can you repel this scourge on your home’s landline?

12/26/2025

If you are a first-time home buyer, your head may be swimming with questions. Here’s our primer on the most frequently asked questions about buying your home sweet home.

You’re ready to take the plunge and buy your first house. It’s exciting, but you’ve got lots of questions. Here are answers to some of the big ones.

12/25/2025

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12/24/2025

You’ll find marble countertops and floors in some of the world’s most beautiful homes. Keeping your marble dazzling requires special attention, so follow these important steps for cleaning and maintenance.

Marble is one of the most beautiful surfaces available for countertops, floors and other home uses. Here’s how to care for your marvelous marble.

12/22/2025

An old look with a modern touch. Are you a fan?

12/20/2025

There’s a lesser known type of identity theft lurking: Property Title Theft. It can be a major mess, so it's important to get up to speed on how to prevent it.

Did you know thieves can steal the title to your property? Title theft could happen right under your nose, so stay alert with these tips.

12/19/2025

Rooms located over a garage are vulnerable to heat, cold and odors if there’s not a good air seal between them. Here is how to protect your living space by installing garage ceiling insulation.

Rooms above uninsulated garages may be harder to cool and warm than the rest of your house.The solution to these problems is to insulate the garage ceiling.

12/17/2025

There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint to give your home a new look when you are ready to sell. Check out these tips and tricks for DIYers.

Before you pick up that paintbrush or roller, do yourself a favor and study up on the types of paint, the materials you’ll need to do a good job and the techniques required to make your painted surfaces look like you hired a pro. Types of paint. Paint falls into two basic types: water-based and oi...

12/15/2025

You’ve loved your house even though it has no garage. Will that pose a problem when it’s time to sell?

You bought your house because it was so appealing you could live with the fact that it had no garage. But should you be worried when it’s time to sell?

12/13/2025

Selling your house raises a swirl of questions, especially if it's your first time...or it's been a while. Here's a great Q&A on this topic.

Selling a home is a complicated process, especially if you are new to it. Let’s relieve any anxiety with answers to some common FAQs.