Stephanie Rouse- Realtor, Fathom Realty Augusta, Ga

09/26/2026

What's your style - A or B?

09/25/2026

Clothes dryers cause thousands of house fires each year. Here’s how to prevent a dryer fire from erupting in your home.

With more people at home during the coronavirus pandemic, the dryer is working overtime increasing the risk of dryer fires. What can you do to prevent one?

09/24/2026

The Hometown Heroes program provides actual financial savings to heroes looking to buy or sell a home. The program not only eases your financial stress on the real estate side but also covers you on the mortgage side.

- HOME BUYERS: Heroes save $3,050* when purchasing a home.
- HOME SELLERS: Heroes save $1,800* when selling a home.
- MORTGAGE REFINANCE: Heroes save $1,250* when refinancing a home.

*Savings based on an average $300,000 home.

Reach out today and let's get saving!

09/23/2026

There’s a wastewater treatment plant near a home you want to buy, or the government wants to expand one near your current home. What should you do?

How concerned should you be if there’s a wastewater treatment plant nearby? If a new one is proposed, should you pass on the house?

09/21/2026

When selling your home, you can reassure potential buyers by giving them a CLUE report in addition to a property disclosure notice. What is a CLUE report, why is it valuable, and how do you get one?

Most states require home sellers to complete a property condition report, but you can go an extra step for a potential buyer by giving them a CLUE report.

09/19/2026

Is the beauty of silver decor worth all the elbow grease?

09/18/2026

Our landfills and waterways are brimming with the plastics used in many of the products we consume daily. Here’s how you can do your part to reduce plastic use and waste.

The world is overflowing with plastic waste on land and in water sources. Here are some simple steps you can take immediately to reduce plastic use at home.

09/17/2026

As a Hero, finding financial savings when buying or selling a home can make all the difference. That's why the Hometown Heroes program is here to help. Here are just a few of the ways I can help you save money:

• Enjoy a 20% rebate from REALTOR® commission
• Receive up to a $1,250 credit from our certified lender
• Loans less than or equal to $250,000 receive a $750 lender credit
• Loans greater than $250,000 receive a $1,250 lender credit
• Benefit from reduced lender fees

Don't wait any longer, apply to save now with Hometown Heroes! Contact me for more information.

09/16/2026

Browsing online for homes is a huge time-saver for buyers. But what are the limitations of virtual shopping? Here’s why you should still see a home in person before you sign on the dotted line.

Online real estate marketplaces are amazing tools for sellers and buyers alike. Is it wise to make a purchase decision solely based on website photos?

09/14/2026

Houses with furnishings in place sell better than those whose rooms are empty. Physically staging a house with actual furniture can be expensive and time-consuming, but with "virtual staging" it’s easy and economical to make a house look like home!

Bringing in furniture to stage empty rooms is expensive. Get that benefit without the work and cost by using virtual home staging to enhance your listing.