Amethyst Key Real Estate, LLC- Fathom Realty

09/16/2026

A dream outdoor space looks different for everyone. 🌿

Some people picture a sprawling backyard where kids and pets can run, gardens can grow, and summer BBQs become a weekly tradition.

Others would rather spend their weekends relaxing than mowing the lawn. A low-maintenance outdoor space offers all the enjoyment of being outside with far less upkeep, leaving more time for hobbies or simply unwinding.

When you picture your ideal home, which outdoor space comes to mind first? Drop your choice in the comments!

09/16/2026

A meadow garden is a lovely, low-maintenance way to help support wildlife and is a colorful addition to your landscape. Read on to learn how you can get started.

All gardens are beautiful, but a meadow garden provides additional benefits. These gardens help support wildlife and are easy to maintain.

09/16/2026

5 DAYS LEFT!!!
Follow these instructions to enter

🏡SWEET SEPTEMBER SMART HOME GIVEAWAY! 💜
Who wants to make their home a little smarter, safer, and more convenient — on me? 🎉

I’m giving away an Amethyst Key Smart Home Basket filled with some of my favorite smart-home essentials — plus a little something for your next Home Depot run!

🏡 ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN! 🎁
🔔 Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+
📹 2 Blink Mini 2K+ Cameras
🔌 4 Govee Dual Smart Plugs
💡 4 Govee Color-Changing Smart Bulbs
Turn all Govee products, and what's connected to them, them on and off even when your not home!
🛠️ $25 Home Depot Gift Card

Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, new buyer, longtime resident, or just someone who loves smart-home technology, this one’s for you!

💜 HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ FOLLOW Amethyst Key Real Estate on Facebook
2️⃣ FOLLOW on Instagram
3️⃣ LIKE this giveaway post
4️⃣ COMMENT below and TAG one local friend who would love to win this basket
5️⃣ And while you’re commenting, tell me: Which item in the basket would you be most excited to use?

✨ BONUS ENTRY: Share this giveaway to your Facebook or Instagram Story and tag so I can see your share!

📅 IMPORTANT DATES
Entries close Sunday, September 20 at 8:00 PM.
🎉 Winner announced Monday, September 21 on my Facebook and Instagram accounts

📍 LOCAL GIVEAWAY: Winner must be able to pick up the basket in the Winston-Salem/Lewisville area. The prize will not be shipped.

I hope you’ll stick around after the giveaway. 💜
I use my pages for much more than listings. You’ll find Triad community happenings, homeowner tips, smart-home ideas, buying and selling guidance, local real estate information, home inspiration, and resources to help you through every chapter of homeownership.

That’s one of the things I love about being a local, independent real estate broker. This community isn’t simply where I do business — it’s home.

Good luck, everyone! 🍀 And don’t forget to tag that friend who would love a few smart upgrades around the house!

Cecilia Gonzalez
Real Estate Broker | REALTOR®
Amethyst Key Real Estate, LLC | brokered by Fathom Realty
📞 336-837-8240
Independent. Local. Personal.
Ofrezco servicios en español.



No purchase necessary. Open to participants age 18 or older who can pick up the prize locally in the Winston-Salem/Lewisville area. This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Meta, Blink, Govee, or The Home Depot. By participating, entrants release these companies from responsibility related to this promotion. The winner will be contacted only through the official Amethyst Key Real Estate social media account. I will never request payment, credit card information, or financial information to claim this prize. Void where prohibited.

09/16/2026

5 DAYS LEFT!!!
Follow these instructions to enter

🏡SWEET SEPTEMBER SMART HOME GIVEAWAY! 💜
Who wants to make their home a little smarter, safer, and more convenient — on me? 🎉

I’m giving away an Amethyst Key Smart Home Basket filled with some of my favorite smart-home essentials — plus a little something for your next Home Depot run!

🏡 ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN! 🎁
🔔 Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+
📹 2 Blink Mini 2K+ Cameras
🔌 4 Govee Dual Smart Plugs
💡 4 Govee Color-Changing Smart Bulbs
Turn all Govee products, and what's connected to them, them on and off even when your not home!
🛠️ $25 Home Depot Gift Card

Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, new buyer, longtime resident, or just someone who loves smart-home technology, this one’s for you!

💜 HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ FOLLOW Amethyst Key Real Estate on Facebook
2️⃣ FOLLOW on Instagram
3️⃣ LIKE this giveaway post
4️⃣ COMMENT below and TAG one local friend who would love to win this basket
5️⃣ And while you’re commenting, tell me: Which item in the basket would you be most excited to use?

✨ BONUS ENTRY: Share this giveaway to your Facebook or Instagram Story and tag so I can see your share!

📅 IMPORTANT DATES
Entries close Sunday, September 20 at 8:00 PM.
🎉 Winner announced Monday, September 21 on my Facebook and Instagram accounts

📍 LOCAL GIVEAWAY: Winner must be able to pick up the basket in the Winston-Salem/Lewisville area. The prize will not be shipped.

I hope you’ll stick around after the giveaway. 💜
I use my pages for much more than listings. You’ll find Triad community happenings, homeowner tips, smart-home ideas, buying and selling guidance, local real estate information, home inspiration, and resources to help you through every chapter of homeownership.

That’s one of the things I love about being a local, independent real estate broker. This community isn’t simply where I do business — it’s home.

Good luck, everyone! 🍀 And don’t forget to tag that friend who would love a few smart upgrades around the house!

Cecilia Gonzalez
Real Estate Broker | REALTOR®
Amethyst Key Real Estate, LLC | brokered by Fathom Realty
📞 336-837-8240
🌐 akeyre-nc.com
Independent. Local. Personal.
Ofrezco servicios en español.



No purchase necessary. Open to participants age 18 or older who can pick up the prize locally in the Winston-Salem/Lewisville area. This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Meta, Blink, Govee, or The Home Depot. By participating, entrants release these companies from responsibility related to this promotion. The winner will be contacted only through the official Amethyst Key Real Estate social media account. I will never request payment, credit card information, or financial information to claim this prize. Void where prohibited.

09/15/2026

By presenting a well-maintained, documented, and attractive home to the appraiser, you increase the likelihood of a favorable appraisal.

Congratulations! You have a contract on your house, at or near your asking price, and your buyer is in the midst of the mortgage approval process. The deal is not totally closed, however, until a few important milestones are met. One of the most crucial is that your home appraise high enough to meet...

09/14/2026

Meal Prep Doesn't Have to Take All Day 🥗✨

A little planning can make busy weeks feel much more manageable! Here are a few simple meal prep tips:

🍽️ Start with a plan by choosing a few meals and snacks for the week
🛒 Shop with a list to avoid impulse purchases and save time
🥕 Prep ingredients, not just meals, by washing produce, chopping vegetables, and portioning snacks in advance
🍗 Cook proteins in batches so they're ready to mix into different meals throughout the week
📦 Use clear containers to keep everything organized and easy to grab

Even an hour of prep can help reduce stress, cut down on takeout, and make weeknight meals much easier.

09/14/2026

Saving for a down payment on your dream home means tightening up your finances. One way to trim the financial fat is to be vigilant when it comes to so called "junk fees" on purchases and subscriptions. Here are some tips on how to more easily identify and avoid them.

So-called junk fees – also known as service charges, termination fees, convenience fees and administrative costs – can take you by surprise.

09/13/2026

Back-to-school is easier when your home is set up to support the routine. 🎒🏡

A few intentional changes can help mornings run smoother, reduce clutter, and keep everyone organized throughout the school year.

Here are a few simple ideas to try:

📚 Create a dedicated homework zone with good lighting, minimal distractions, and easy access to school supplies.
🎒 Set up a drop zone near the entryway for backpacks, shoes, lunch bags, and jackets so nothing gets misplaced.
🗓️ Use a family command center with a shared calendar, reminders, and activity schedules to keep everyone on the same page.
🍎 Prep snacks and lunches in advance by organizing the pantry and refrigerator with grab-and-go options.
🔌 Create a charging station for laptops, tablets, and phones so devices are ready for the next school day.
🧺 Declutter high-traffic areas to make busy mornings feel less chaotic and give everyone more space to move around.

Small systems like these can make a big difference, helping your home work with your family's routine instead of against it!

09/13/2026

🎉🐾 Happy 7th Ampuversary to our beloved Kali! 🐾🎉

Seven years ago, Kali became a Tripawd. And although that day changed her life, what has always amazed me is that Kali never seemed to believe it made her less. 💜

She adapted. She kept going. She figured things out in her own way. She continued to play, love, explore, and live her life with that same sweet spirit.

And over the years, I realized something…

Kali has become one of my greatest inspirations—not only in my life, but in my business.

She reminds me that life doesn’t always follow the path we planned. Sometimes circumstances change. Sometimes we have to begin again. Sometimes we have to figure out a different way forward.

But different doesn’t mean less.

That lesson is woven into the way I built Amethyst Key Real Estate.

I wanted a business that didn’t have to look like everyone else’s. One where relationships come before transactions. Where people are treated with patience and compassion. Where doing the right thing matters more than doing the easy thing. And where there’s always another way forward when life changes the plan.

Kali embodies so much of that for me: resilience, determination, adaptability, loyalty, and an incredible amount of heart. 💜

She may only have three legs, but she has never allowed what she’s missing to define everything she has.

Seven years later, my little Kali girl is still teaching me how to keep going, how to embrace being different, and how much strength can come in the sweetest little package. 🐾

She is part of my heart, part of my story, and in her own special way, part of the inspiration behind my business.

Happy 7th Ampuversary, Kali. 💜🐶
Here’s to many more years of tail wags, cuddles, adventures, and lessons from my very special girl.

We love you more than you could ever know. 💕

09/12/2026

As the temperatures drop, buyers start paying closer attention to something they may have overlooked all summer: the heating system. 🍂🏡

A home's heating system can influence comfort, maintenance costs, and long-term expenses, making it an important part of a buyer's decision.

Here's what many buyers look for during the fall:

🔥 Age of the system – A newer furnace or heat pump may mean fewer repairs and a longer remaining lifespan.
🛠️ Service history – Regular maintenance records can give buyers confidence that the system has been well cared for.
💨 Energy efficiency – An efficient heating system may help reduce monthly utility costs while keeping the home comfortable.
🌡️ Performance – Buyers often want to know the system heats the home evenly, runs quietly, and responds properly to the thermostat.

If you're planning to sell this fall, scheduling a professional HVAC service before listing your home can help identify minor issues, improve performance, and give buyers added peace of mind during showings.

📌 A well-maintained heating system may not be the feature buyers notice first, but it can be one of the details that helps them feel confident about making an offer.