Angela Askew, Fathom Realty of Western Colorado

06/17/2026

Make sure to forward all your mail through the Postal Service in a timely fashion. This will avoid costly late fees from outstanding bills. Here are some more important things to remember when moving.

Selling a home and moving is expensive. No need to further add to your expenses by making costly mistakes. Here’s a handy checklist to keep you from incurring extra costs. Talk to your bank. Let a representative know you’re moving and make sure you’ve canceled any automatic payments on your ol...

06/15/2026

You may be tempted to try and save money on commissions by selling or buying your home without the services of a real estate agent. But do you have a complete picture of the services real estate professionals offer? Before you DIY your real estate deal, here’s what you need to know about the value real estate agents bring to the process.

Agents provide vital services in real estate transactions. Here’s how a real estate agent adds value when you’re buying or selling a home.

06/13/2026

Why order delivery when you can make it yourself? An outdoor pizza oven is the perfect accessory for the home chef and a great family activity.

06/12/2026

If you’re like most consumers, you give no thought to what light bulb to grab when replacing a burned-out one. But the wattage of the bulb must match the lamp’s limit for both energy efficiency and safety. So choose the right bulb by using this handy guide.

There’s a fire risk if a light bulb’s wattage exceeds what the fixture or lamp allows. So let’s shed some light on bulb wattage requirements.

06/10/2026

Are you bewildered by your local home improvement store's array of white paints? Here’s a guide to choosing the "right white" for your home.

White paint might seem the simplest choice for painting your home’s walls, but it’s anything but. Here are some tips.

06/08/2026

Have you heard of Energy Efficient Mortgages? It can help provide more favorable financing terms when either purchasing an existing ENERGY STAR certified home or even if you are going to make energy efficient improvements to an existing home. Learn how to get more green by going green here!

If sustainable living is an important part of your lifestyle, you might be a candidate for a “green mortgage” when purchasing your next home or refinancing your current home. A little-known lending product, the green mortgage can save you big money while helping you live a more energy-conscious ...

06/06/2026

Home Selling Tip: It's okay, mom...leave the lights on at night. You never know when a potential buyer may be driving by, and a well lit home shines in the dark!

06/05/2026

If you live in an older house, there may be many rich stories bound up with its history. Here’s how to learn the history of your vintage home.

If you live in an older home, you could be residing in a place rich with history. Research can yield a treasure trove of your home's history.

06/03/2026

A clean microfiber cloth is your best tool for keeping that smudge-free shine on stainless steel surfaces. Check out more cleaning tips here to ensure a stainless shine to prep for an Open House.

Stainless steel appliances are gorgeous -- until they’re streaked, smudged and full of fingerprints. Want to keep them looking like they did in the showroom? Here’s how. Warm water with a little dish soap is a great first step. Using a microfiber rag, wipe back and forth with the grain of the br...

06/01/2026

Found your dream home? Great! Uh-oh...it's in a flood zone? Be sure to figure in the cost of additional flood insurance in your monthly payments. Here are some more things to consider before taking the plunge.

You’ve been shopping for a home and believe you’ve found it, the home of your dreams. It’s the perfect size, the style of architecture you love and a place to raise your family. Then you find out it’s in a flood zone. What does that mean in terms of risk, insurance and resale? Should you wal...