Kara Mittelsted, Realtor at Fathom Realty

05/29/2023

Nothing beats movies 🎥 in the Park!

Do you love the Movies in the Park?! Mark your calendar for the upcoming Dates!
Here is a sneak peek at the Movies we will be showing!

June 8th: Shrek
June 22nd: Puss in Boots The Last Wish
July 6th: Spider-Man No Way Home (PG-13)
July 20th: Dreamworks The Bad Guys
August 11th: Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania
September 22nd: Disney's Coco
October 27th: The Addam's Family 2
November 17th: Illumination's The Grinch

05/29/2023

Today we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their bravery and selflessness will never be forgotten.

05/28/2023

Create an outdoor oasis with all of the comforts of home 🌳

What could be better than a summer night on the back deck?

Picture it: a crisp glass of white one or cold lemonade, good friends, great conversation, and maybe a fire pit perfect for roasting marshmallows for smores.

But before you do all that, here are five steps to prep your patio for summer entertaining:

1) Have comfy seating for sitting and lounging
2) Create a mobile beverage station
3) Deter bugs with citronella candles or lanterns
4) Add ambiance with overhead lighting
5) Always add plants or greenery

Do you have an outdoor space that you love?

05/27/2023

It doesn’t take long for clutter to get out of hand. But the good news? In just 15 minutes a day, you can make a serious dent in the clutter.

Here’s all you have to do:

1. Create a drop space for everything, especially your keys, mail, purse, coats, shoes, and get in the habit of dropping things in their homes.

2. Set a timer for 10 minutes every day and clean one area of your home like an entryway table, drawer, or closet.

3. Do a 5-minute pick up before you go to bed each night, putting things back in their homes and throwing away all trash/recycling.

With just a little time and energy, you can have a clutter-free home and keep it that way!

Make sure to save this post so you can start doing a 15-minute declutter today.

05/26/2023

When you love what you do, you can easily master your craft and create a recipe for success!

05/25/2023

Congratulations to my Sellers, under contract in 12 days!

05/25/2023

Spring is such an underrated season! There’s something wonderful about nature coming back to life after the winter.

Comment below your favorite thing about this season.

05/24/2023

I have talked to a lot of people this month about how to start preparing to buy. A common question that comes up is: "what should I start doing now if I want to buy in the next year?"

The truth is, if you're thinking about buying now, we should have a conversation to see if you're ready now!

Remember, you don't need to have 20% down -- although it can help. The first thing you should do is pay down debt, then check your credit score. From there, you'll want to get pre-approved.

Once you're pre-approved, we can start the search. The best thing about searching for your first home is that there is absolutely no pressure on you to make a decision: it might take one month to find your dream home, or it might take a year. I will be there with you every step of the way!

05/23/2023

This is such a great reminder, not just for today but for every day.

05/22/2023

Pricing your home correctly is the single most important factor to consider when you’re selling your home. When you want top dollar, it is best to have the right price the day your house goes on the market. The first few weeks of any property sale are key, so you must price your home correctly from the start if you want to maximize interest. There’s nothing wrong with listing your home on the high side of fair value, however, overpricing your home so that there is "room to negotiate" can backfire. Why?

▪️ The more you overprice, the fewer buyers will come to see it. Today's buyers are educated and have all the data in their hands with the internet and home valuation sites. They know if a home is overpriced, and will wait for price decreases.

▪️ Very few buyers will even make an offer on an overpriced home — they will wait for the price to drop.

▪️ Your property attracts the most interest when it is first listed, and the majority of showings on a home occur in the first 30 days of the listing hitting the market. The longer you wait to adjust the price, the smaller your pool of potential buyers becomes.

▪️ After your house has been on the market for several weeks or months, buyers will notice the number of days on market and may assume there is something wrong with your home.

In the end, you may end up making less money by overpricing, than you would have if you’d priced your house correctly when it was first listed.

Photo credit- Better Homes and Gardens

05/21/2023

05/21/2023

How do you like to unwind on the weekends?

📚 Curl up with a good book.
📺 Watch your comfort TV show.
⛰️ Take a walk and enjoy the great outdoors.
🤝 Hang out with friends or family.

Or do you have another favorite weekend activity?

Leave your answer in the comments below.