Lucy from Fathom Realty - Charlotte

09/14/2026

When building a new home, consider paying more for your electrical setup. Installing more outlets than the standard recommendation and incorporating USB ports can enhance convenience and future-proof your spaces. Here are some more upgrades worth adding & skipping.

When building a new home or remodeling, it’s exciting to choose from all the latest and greatest options -- especially when we’re talking about kitchens and bathrooms. Here’s a list of high-end items worthy of adding and another list of luxury upgrades you might want to skip.

09/12/2026

🎨 Neutral colors create a blank canvas for buyers, allowing them to imagine their own style in the space. Keep walls and furnishings light and neutral. ⬜

09/11/2026

Worried about hiding a spare key in the usual spots? Get creative and outsmart potential intruders with these clever ideas.

Everyone gets locked out of their home at some point. Here are some good ideas for hiding spare keys to your home.

09/09/2026

Considering siding options for your home? Explore the timeless charm of stucco - but be sure to educate yourself on potential vulnerabilities.

You have many siding choices when building a home. Consider stucco’s strengths and weaknesses when deciding which siding to use.

09/07/2026

A professional home inspection is a crucial step in the home buying process, but there are certain issues that a general inspection may not catch. Here are some critical problems that might be missed and steps you can take to address them.

Here are some critical problems a general home inspector may miss and steps you can take to protect yourself when buying a new home.

09/05/2026

Need a spot to unwind? 🛋️ Design a cozy reading nook with a comfortable chair, soft lighting, and a bookshelf filled with your favorite reads. 📚 Where's your go-to spot for literary adventures?

09/04/2026

It's crucial to understand the roles of an appraiser and an inspector when buying a home. While an inspector focuses on the home's condition and functionality, it's the appraiser who determines the property's market value.

How much is a home worth? That’s the crucial question asked by home buyers and their lenders in a sales transaction. It’s up to a professional real estate appraiser to analyze the property and market data to come up with the market value, which can dramatically change the outcome of a deal. What...

09/02/2026

If you are considering buying a house with a Septic System, don't just rely on the seller's disclosure - be sure to hire a licensed septic inspector to perform a thorough evaluation during the due diligence period. Here's a handy checklist of things to also consider.

Don’t let a home’s septic system talk you out of making an offer. But it is important to proceed with caution and make certain all your questions are answered before signing a contract to purchase. Septic systems are commonplace. On average, nearly a quarter of the population relies on a septic ...

08/31/2026

Congratulations - you closed on a new home! Now it's time to plan your move. Use this checklist to help save you time and avoid frustration.

Moving is much more than packing boxes, hiring a mover or renting a truck. Here is a checklist of “must-do” tasks to .

08/29/2026

🚚 The moving journey can be quite a chore. Are you a frugal, back-breaking DIYer or a "Sit Back and Hire the Pro" kind of mover?