Ginger Meza, Realtor - Fathom Realty

09/02/2026

Poison ivy is a noxious plant that has no place on your property. How do you recognize it and safely remove it from your landscape?

Poison ivy can show up in your landscape and can cause a nasty, blistering rash. Let’s identify this landscape nemesis and dispose of it safely.

08/31/2026

Here's a helpful checklist you can use to prepare for meeting with your agent before beginning your home search.

Your real estate agent is not just a guide but your best asset when searching for potential homes and navigating the world of real estate.

08/29/2026

Ocean hues provide a sense of calm and tranquility. Would you consider these colors for your next bedroom update?

08/28/2026

Before you leave for a showing, don't forget to open all curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible. Here are some more tips to help your house look its best for home shopping guests.

It goes without saying that you want your home to shine when prospective buyers view your home. Yet you’d be surprised how many sellers skimp on this important step in the home-selling process. Here are six keys to unlocking maximum appeal. Clean house inside and out. Not only should the regular m...

08/26/2026

The need to work remotely from home during the pandemic has led to cloffices - offices carved out of closets. Here’s how to create an effective workplace in a tiny space.

Tucking an office into a closet space carves out a dedicated workstation but uses minimal space. Here are some tips for creating a “cloffice.”

08/24/2026

Section 8 housing vouchers are designed to help low-income, disabled and elderly people afford decent housing. Here is how they work.

The federal government offers assistance to allow low-income families, disabled people and the elderly to rent homes through the Section 8 Housing program.

08/22/2026

Is Farmhouse Décor here to stay ...or on the way?

08/21/2026

Congratulations - you’ve sold your house! After paying off your mortgage, you’ll have a tidy sum, but not all of that is yours to keep. First, you must account for the assorted costs of selling. Here’s what you need to know about the seller’s closing costs.

Both the seller and buyer must pay certain closing costs from the sales proceeds. What the seller actually receives is what’s left after those payments.

08/19/2026

It’s a job we often forget: cleaning our window blinds. There’s no need to procrastinate! You can see the gorgeous outdoors through squeaky-clean blinds with these tips.

Cleaning window blinds is one of those household duties that’s easy to put off or forget entirely. Here’s our handy guide to cleaning window blinds.

08/17/2026

In a hot seller’s market, buyers may put expiration dates and times on their offers in hopes of cutting through competing offers. Does an offer expiration work? When should a buyer use one?

The real estate market is white-hot, with many homes selling in a single day. Some buyers put an expiration on their purchase offer to stay competitive.