Jake Britt, Realtor - Fathom Realty

09/17/2023

Moving with kids? Here are six tips to help your children make new friends.

Whether you’re moving across the state or halfway around the world, your kids face the daunting task of making new friends. Here’s how parents can help.

09/16/2023

Take the sting out of your monthly electric bill! Here are six easy ways to save money and conserve energy.

For most homeowners, the sting of a sky-high electricity bill is more than enough to prompt their interest in energy savings. Check out these easy methods to help lower your monthly bills. Attic insulation. Most of the heat transference in a home occurs in the attic, whether it’s indoor heat escap...

09/14/2023

Building a new home? Learn how to sort through all the home exterior choices with an eye toward beauty and durability.

Brick, stone, stucco, vinyl — the choices can be overwhelming when building a home from the ground up. What type of look are you trying to achieve? And does that aesthetic appeal meet your budget and hold up to the weather conditions in your neck of the woods? Here are some things to consider befo...

09/12/2023

Carpet runners in hallways and on stairs provide safety and sound-suppressing beauty to any home. Here are several factors to consider before installing these enhancements.

Gorgeous hardwood or tile floors are enhanced by the added beauty of area rugs. This is especially true in hallways and on stairs, where decorative carpet runners can add color, increase safety and help buffer sound.

09/11/2023

We honor those lost but not forgotten.

09/10/2023

When the kids don’t want your stuff, what’s a grandma to do? Here's a step-by-step guide to sorting your life’s accumulations.

Baby Boomers fretting over what will happen to all their belongings when they die have good reason to worry. Millennial offspring in large numbers are shunning their parents’ and grandparents’ precious furniture, household goods and collections. Instead of being insulted, experts suggest that Bo...

09/09/2023

Tipping for services outside the home seems pretty clear, but what about the individuals who do work around your house? Avoid awkward situations with these tips on tipping.

Everyone knows to tip restaurant servers, who rely on tips for income. But what about the various contractors who provide services to you at home?

09/07/2023

An overwhelming number of important closing documents are created when you buy a home. Here are the documents you need to keep secure.

When you close on the purchase of a house, it seems the stream of documents will never end. Here’s a list of the closing documents you must-keep.

09/05/2023

If frequent massages are a key to your health, consider a home massage chair for private treatment on your own schedule.

Regular massages offer increased relaxation. If you’ve been asking yourself, "Should I buy a massage chair for my home?" Here are six things to consider.

09/04/2023

Hard work always pays off. Enjoy your Labor Day!

09/03/2023

You’re selling your house and don’t want to deal with needed repairs. Is selling “as is” a good strategy? Here are the pros and cons.

Sometimes a seller chooses to sell a home “as is.” What does that mean? When is this a good option for the seller? Should you consider buying an "as is" home? Read on for some answers.

09/02/2023

Getting a new pet for your home is exciting…but have you considered how it will affect your budget? Here are some things to consider.

Pets are wonderful additions to the family. However, their expenses add up quickly, so here’s how to welcome a new pet on a budget.