Ginger Meza, Realtor - Fathom Realty

10/17/2026

Could you see yourself living in a Yurt?

10/16/2026

You may be enticed to remodel that unused porch into an indoor sunroom, but consider that you likely won't get a return on that investment when selling. Here are some more renovations you may want to avoid.

Before jumping into a home remodeling project, think hard about the reasons behind your proposed renovations. If an anticipated big payoff at resale time is one of your top priorities, you might want to reconsider. Here are a few of the biggest home improvement losers:

10/14/2026

Your roof is one of the most important components of your home, and it needs inspecting twice a year. Keep your family safe and dry with this guide to inspecting your roof yourself.

A sound roof is crucial to your home’s most essential function: shelter. Good maintenance of your roof protects you from the elements and expensive repairs.

10/12/2026

Accents of terracotta and warm red make for the perfect autumn living room. Do you decorate for this season?

10/10/2026

Does this mix of traditional and modern too busy or the perfect balance?

10/09/2026

Team work makes the dream work! Help your agent market your home by sharing the listing on social media - you never know who might be interested or know someone else who is! Here are some more ways you can work with your agent to get your home sold in record time.

When you list with a real estate agent, you may want to sit back and let her do all the work. But selling your home is a team effort. You can make a big contribution by beginning to market your home before the listing even goes public.

10/07/2026

Most homeowners know the nerve-grating sound of a chirping smoke alarm. Too often the chirp begins in the middle of the night. Here’s how to stop that annoying sound and get some sleep.

Nearly every homeowner has experienced the maddening intermittent chirping of a smoke alarm, too often in the middle of the night. Though it may seem the chirp is just there to annoy you, it’s actually designed to alert you that your smoke alarm needs attention. Here’s how to stop a chirping smo...

10/05/2026

You want to jump into the real estate investment business but need capital. Here’s a short tutorial on available sources of money.

The challenge to enter into investment real estate is raising the capital necessary to buy and renovate. Here’s how to finance your investment property.

10/03/2026

Does your fantasy bathroom include a fireplace?

10/02/2026

You may love that dark, rich-colored paint, but a lighter paint will make your room appear bigger! Here's a handy guide to help you get started with choosing the best paint colors when staging your home.

Painting is an essential part of successful home staging. In addition to making your home feel fresh and new, the right paint color will enhance your home’s appeal. It’s important to consider colors carefully -- ideal colors ensure your space makes the best impression, while others may decrease ...