Phyllis Davis, Realtor - Fathom Realty

10/17/2026

From wire hangers on a rod to a lighted and mirrored space reminiscent of a dressing room, check out these closet upgrades for the budget-minded.

Regardless of space or budget, you can turn your closet into something special. All it takes is organization and a little attention to detail. Closet systems. Custom closet organizers are trained to make closets look luxurious, but their talent comes at a price. The good news is you can achieve simi...

10/16/2026

Be sure to study up on all that real estate jargon. Come tax time, it’s important for new homeowners to know.

When buying your first house, the terms and conditions of the mortgage process can be confusing. Here’s a primer on two such terms: points and the origination fee. Origination fee. This is the cost that the mortgage company charges you for borrowing money. When you take out a mortgage, it is a new...

10/15/2026

Hometown Heroes is an organization designed to give back to those who help make our communities a better place to live by offering real savings from real estate professionals like me. These services to heroes are always FREE and never come with a catch. Contact me today to learn more!

10/14/2026

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...

10/12/2026

Treat your home with a little TLC and you’ll reap huge financial rewards. Eleven ways to spend a little to save significantly.

Smart homeowners think of their homes as more than just a place to live. Their houses are also their biggest investment. By strategically investing modest sums of money now, you’ll see major savings later. Here are 11 keys spots to spend money with an eye toward saving. Heating and air conditionin...

10/10/2026

Take your home’s beauty to the next level. Check out these staircase designs -- from classic to new and modern.

Elegant, sweeping stairs are one of the central contributors to a home’s beauty. Here are the latest trends in stairs, which just might sweep you off your feet. Anatomy of a staircase. If you are updating a staircase or in the process of a building a new one, it’s helpful to know the lingo. The ...

10/09/2026

Ever wonder how home loans are bought and sold? Here’s how it works and why it matters to you.

When you buy a home, your mortgage is sold to you by a banker or broker on the primary mortgage market. When that first lender sells your mortgage to another firm, your mortgage enters the secondary market. Does it make any difference to you as a consumer? Primary mortgage market. When you decide to...

10/08/2026

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!

10/07/2026

Need a quick referral for a home improvement project? When your friends come up empty handed, learn how to use online review sites.

When searching for a reliable contractor, there’s nothing better than a personal referral from friends or neighbors. But if leads are few, many people are turning to online review sites. Sites like Angie’s List and Home Advisor provide an easy source of information on thousands of contractors in...

10/05/2026

Is your kitchen clutter getting the best of you? Try these five simple solutions.

If chaos in the kitchen is sending you to the drive-through window a bit too often, it’s time to take control with the help of some time-saving, storage-friendly kitchen hacks. Here are five to get you started. Pull-out shelves. If you have to kneel down and rummage through deep corner cabinets, p...