Brett Young, Realtor - Fathom Realty

02/03/2026

Title insurance is an essential tool to protect your investment in your home. Check out this guide to learn why title insurance is so vital.

When you close on the purchase of a home, you’ll be issued a title insurance policy. What is title insurance, and why is it so important for you to have it?

02/02/2026

Wishing you a bright Groundhog Day and a very happy spring ahead.

02/01/2026

You can easily spice up your kitchen with a patterned tile backsplash, but is this too busy?

01/31/2026

You may be tempted to break out the china when staging your dining room - don't do it. Keep it simple with a table runner and some vases with fresh flowers. More dining room staging tips here.

The goal of a great dining room space is universal. It should be inviting and make guests want to linger at the table. Whether you’re preparing to sell your home or you’re staying put, we’ve gathered four simple strategies to make your dining room a comfortable spot to gather around the table....

01/29/2026

Neighborhoods can have either public streets or private. The difference determines who is responsible for maintenance costs. Here’s a guide to understanding who pays for what in your neighborhood.

You may be confused as to who is responsible for maintaining the neighborhood streets when it is privately owned. Find out the all the information here.

01/27/2026

Does living in a rental mean accepting bland decorating? You may have more flexibility to change the look than you realize. Here’s how to bring your unique look to your landlord’s property while you wait to move into your own home.

If you cooperate with your landlord, you may be surprised how much freedom you have to make your rental your own. Here are tips for decorating your rental.

01/25/2026

Quick Poll: Are you a fan of Farmhouse sinks? Why or why not?

01/24/2026

What all is involved in adding a swimming pool and how will it affect your home's resale value? Here’s an article to help you decide if you want to jump in.

If you’ve always envisioned yourself the proud owner of a backyard pool, what will it take to make that dream a reality? Here’s a step-by-step outline of the process. Considerations. Building a pool brings benefits and costs. Family fun, hours of relaxation and the beauty of its stone landscapin...

01/22/2026

Water is the stuff of life, but a home water leak can be very destructive. Leak detection systems can save you thousands of dollars in water damage with a timely warning. Here’s how they work.

Statistically, you are more likely to suffer expensive water damage in your home than a fire or burglary. Each year homeowners file more than $10 billion in water damage claims with insurance companies. Advancing technology offers monitoring and leak detectors that can sense and stop a leak quickly....

01/20/2026

Winter storms can catch homeowners off guard, particularly if they live where snow is rare. Here’s how to be prepared the next time Old Man Winter sends his worst your way!

A massive snowstorm paralyzed the nation’s heartland in 2021. How can you prepare for future Arctic blasts, even if such events are rare where you live?

01/19/2026

Honoring the Legacy. Honoring the Dream!

01/18/2026

Would you change anything in this beautiful home?