Monica Fuentes with Fathom Realty

06/15/2026

While online mortgage lenders can save you money, you may be better served working in-person with a loan officer. See the Pros and Cons here.

Mortgage lending is yet another industry that has undergone massive change by the internet. Online lenders advertise fast and easy transactions while traditional lenders offer more personal service. Regardless of which option you choose, it’s important to understand the difference between a mortga...

06/13/2026

Hot Tubs for the Home - A Worthwhile Investment or a High Maintenance Horror?

06/12/2026

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.

06/10/2026

You can save money by closing off air vents in your home’s unused rooms, right? Think again! Shutting vents could cost you big time. Here’s how.

Shutting the heating and air conditioning vents to unused rooms should save on energy costs, right? Cutting off airflow to rooms could cost you money.

06/08/2026

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.

06/06/2026

Small Spaces Tip: Before buying furniture, get the measurements and use painter's tape to mark its placement on the floor

06/05/2026

Before hosting an open house, it's a great idea to make an info packet about your home, neighborhood and town to help buyers easily learn all the benefits of making you an offer. Learn more about prepping for an open house in this article.

You’ve decided to hold an open house to help sell your home. Think of it as your chance to showcase it. Here are several crucial steps to take in preparation for the big day. Acquire the buyer’s perspective. Set aside your emotional attachment to your home and think about it as a potential buyer...

06/03/2026

While you’re checking your home’s insulation, inspect the caulking around the outside of your windows and doorframes. Energy loss in these areas could undermine your insulation upgrades.

If you live in a home built before 1980, you may be able to slash your energy costs by increasing your home’s insulation. Here’s what you need to know.

06/01/2026

Buying your first home is so exciting! But remembering and assembling all the basic staples for living can be overwhelming. Here’s a checklist for the essential starter items you’ll need to make your household run smoothly.

Practical items are must-haves when you’re moving into your first house. Here are the essential items you’ll need for day-to-day life in your new home.

05/30/2026

Black plumbing fixtures can add a modern, classy look to a bathroom, but can require constant clean & dry due to water spots. Would you consider it?