Kent Black-Fathom Realty

09/05/2026

When staging your home, it's important to choose neutral colors. You want buyers to imagine themselves living in your home with their own décor sense.

09/04/2026

A room filled with patterns and prints can be cozy and interesting or jarring to the eye. Here’s how to combine patterns and prints successfully.

Here’s how to mix patterns and prints like a professional when decorating your home’s interior to take a room from blah to beautiful.

09/02/2026

Even pet-loving buyers may be turned off by lingering pet odors and damage. Check out this guide to prepare your pet and your house for showings.

When pet owners put their homes up for sale, it’s best to make those beloved animals disappear without a trace. The dog beds, the cat crates, the hair, the chew marks and the smell all need to be removed before the first showing. Here’s a step-by-step guide on selling your home with pets.

09/02/2026

Who are our hometown heroes that can save thousands when buying or selling a home through the Hometown Heroes program?

Military and Veterans
First Responders (Police, Fire, EMT)
Healthcare Professionals (Medical Support, Nurses, Doctors)
Non-Profits (Charities, Churches)
Educators (Teachers, ISD Employees, College)
Government Employees

Let me help you save thousands! Reach out today!

08/31/2026

Several types of insurance can come into play if you own a home. One of them is mortgage protection insurance. What does this insurance cover? Should you buy it? Read on to learn more.

What is mortgage protection insurance? What does MPI cover? Should you buy it? Here’s what you need to know.

08/29/2026

Staging on a budget? Thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets are great places to find furniture and home decor.

08/28/2026

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed much about American life, and interior design styles are no exception. Read on to learn which styles are increasingly popular and which are on their way out.

Covid-19 increased home design styles that focus on comfort. Here’s what you need to know about post-pandemic interior design trends.

08/26/2026

Ready to list your home? Before you do, read this checklist so you’ll know what to repair before putting your home on the market.

It isn’t wise to do major renovations to sell your house, but repairs are another story. Here’s a list of what to repair before you sell.

08/26/2026

With a servant’s heart, Hometown Heroes and their partners are committed to giving back to the men and women who serve our country and our communities. In appreciation of our heroes, they want to reward the men and women making a difference in our community with valued savings and benefits. Contact me today and let's get started!

08/24/2026

Did you know that your credit card use and payment history account for 65 percent of your credit score? So use your credit cards wisely and pay bills on time. Learn more credit-boosting tips here.

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...