Angela Lindsey, Realtor - Fathom Realty

01/29/2022

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01/17/2022

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is perhaps most remembered for his “I Have a Dream” speech. In what city did he give that speech?

Dr. King led the non-violent civil rights movement for racial equality beginning in 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He led several peaceful protests including the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycotts, the Selma-to-Montgomery marches and probably his most remembered, the March on Washington, D.C.....

01/16/2022

Television armoires are doing a disappearing act. Learn about new TV storage trends dictating home entertainment styles.

As technology has evolved, the once-popular television armoire is disappearing from American homes. What’s new in home entertainment storage and display? Take a look. Consoles. Many consumers are opting to display televisions on top of a cabinet or hang them on a wall. Consoles work well in either...

01/15/2022

Buying a home for $1? The only catch is that you have to move it.

Under certain conditions you might consider having a house picked up from its foundation and moved to another location. When would this come into play and is it economically feasible? History in the moving. The historical significance of a house often plays a major role in whether it is considered f...

01/13/2022

Texas Property Tax: New Law effective Jan 1, 2022

01/13/2022

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...

01/11/2022

Before winter’s icy grip takes hold, tend to these vital home maintenance tasks.

Thanksgiving is but a memory, and winter is in the air. It’s time to make sure your home is ready for the frosty months ahead.

01/09/2022

When hanging a large piece of artwork, you want it to be secure. Here’s a handy tutorial.

Hanging small pictures doesn’t require a lot of skill or heavy duty hangers. But anything weighing in at more than 10 pounds, and especially more than 25 pounds, requires hefty fasteners and much more caution. When hanging something heavy, it’s always preferable to locate a wall stud behind the ...

01/08/2022

Looking for a quick and easy fix to your credit report? Sorry, but there is none. Try these 10 tips to repair bad credit.

Do you have bad credit? While legitimate credit repair services can help improve your credit scores, you can do the work yourself and save money. Here’s how. Pull your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com. It’s free. Each credit reporting agency, Experian, Equifax and Transunion, will hav...

01/06/2022

Does the outside of your home say “Look at me” or does it say “Look Elsewhere?”

You never get a second chance to make a good first impression, and that holds true for your house as well. So, when prepping your home to sell, don’t forget to spruce up the exterior and the surrounding yard.

01/04/2022

The beauty of those mountain vistas is luring, no doubt. But don’t let the gorgeous views cloud your thinking. Check this list of pros and cons before buying a highland retreat.

While the stunning views and clean air of mountain living are certainly appealing, be sure to weigh the challenges of mountain life before making a move. Here’s a checklist of things to consider. Positives. Living in the mountains is probably rivaled only by living near a beach for tranquility. Th...

01/02/2022

What comes to mind when you think of wallpaper? Today’s papers are a vast improvement over the tired relics of decades past.

Anyone who has removed old wallpaper from a house is likely to think long and hard about adding it to a nice clean expanse of unblemished wall. But today’s wallcoverings deserve another look. When it works. Open floor plans with a large living space are good candidates for wallpaper, which can giv...