Judy Winstead - Fathom Realty

06/18/2026

Giving your front door a fresh coat of paint and new hardware will go far in making a great first impression on potential home buyers. Don't forget these other exterior facelifts before listing your home.

You never get a second chance to make a good first impression, and that holds true for your house as well. So, when prepping your home to sell, don’t forget to spruce up the exterior and the surrounding yard.

06/16/2026

A radiant barrier is a reflective coating on the underside of the roof decking. Did you know this addition can slash your energy bills by 15 percent to 25 percent? Here are some more high-tech energy savings tips.

Technology has accelerated the ability to have a super energy-efficient home. Here are seven must-have ways to slash your usage and cost. Cool roofing. The roof takes the brunt of the sun’s energy and absorbs heat, affecting the cooling of the whole house. Light colored roof shingles were introduc...

06/14/2026

Even if you don’t have a big front porch you can still make your entryway impressive with planters full of seasonal color.

06/13/2026

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed much about American life, and interior design styles are no exception. Read on to learn which styles are increasingly popular and which are on their way out.

Covid-19 increased home design styles that focus on comfort. Here’s what you need to know about post-pandemic interior design trends.

06/11/2026

Are your unsightly foundation walls spoiling your home's curb appeal? A simple flowerbed is one solution. Find other makeover tips here.

Does your otherwise attractive home have an unsightly foundation wall that spoils its curb appeal? Here are five ways to make that ugly wall disappear. Paint it. Typically, the foundation wall has a thin veneer of concrete mortar spread over it similar to stucco, for a smoother cosmetic look. Choose...

06/09/2026

Calculating the cost of leaving the city and building a house in the country? Don't forget to include how much it will take to build and maintain a road to get you from a main road to your newly secluded home. Here are some more things to consider.

While the majority of homeowners in America live in subdivisions, some prospective homeowners dream of wide open spaces and a quiet natural setting. So what does it take to build in a rural area as compared to a subdivision? Here are some key differences. Buying the land. In many small towns and rur...

06/07/2026

Before listing, give your home’s exterior surface a good spit-shine and polish to make it look fresh and well cared for.

06/06/2026

Your backyard pool is a sapphire oasis of fun. Here’s how to surround that gem with easy-to-maintain landscaping that enhances its beauty.

Landscaping around a pool can enhance its beauty and provide privacy. Check out these recommendations for landscaping around a pool.

06/04/2026

A clean microfiber cloth is your best tool for keeping that smudge-free shine on stainless steel surfaces. Check out more cleaning tips here to ensure a stainless shine to prep for an Open House.

Stainless steel appliances are gorgeous -- until they’re streaked, smudged and full of fingerprints. Want to keep them looking like they did in the showroom? Here’s how. Warm water with a little dish soap is a great first step. Using a microfiber rag, wipe back and forth with the grain of the br...

06/02/2026

Considering buying a a house with a friend? Here's what non-married couples need to consider.

It’s easier to buy a home if someone else is sharing the cost. Here's what you need to know if you’re buying a house with a friend.