Joe Stone, Realtor, Fathom Realty

06/17/2026

Even pet-loving buyers may be turned off by lingering pet odors and damage. Check out this guide to prepare your pet and your house for showings.

When pet owners put their homes up for sale, it’s best to make those beloved animals disappear without a trace. The dog beds, the cat crates, the hair, the chew marks and the smell all need to be removed before the first showing. Here’s a step-by-step guide on selling your home with pets.

06/15/2026

When buying a home, you may qualify for downpayment assistance. There are many programs that help not only first-time home buyers, but also low-moderate income borrowers. Read this guide to learn more about these opportunities.

Accumulating down payment money for a house is important, but can be challenging, especially for millennials bogged down in massive student loan debt. But don’t despair. Help is available through down payment assistance programs -- in other words -- free money. The Federal Housing Administration, ...

06/13/2026

Staging on a budget? Thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets are great places to find furniture and home decor.

06/12/2026

All light bulbs eventually burn out. But some contain hazardous materials, so how can you get rid of them in an environmentally safe way? Here’s how.

Light bulbs eventually burn out. Compact fluorescent and LED bulbs must be disposed of. Here’s how to get rid of old light bulbs safely.

06/10/2026

Did you know your homeowner's insurance coverage will change drastically if you vacate your home before you sell it? Make sure you stay protected with these important tips.

If you move out and put your vacant home on the market, it is generally no longer insured unless you take action to keep your coverage.

06/08/2026

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to Americans using their homes in new and different ways. As a result, homes are changing. Here’s what to expect in post-pandemic home design.

The Covid-19 pandemic sent Americans home for work and shelter. Here’s what the experts think about post-pandemic home design.

06/06/2026

Home Selling Tip: It's okay, mom...leave the lights on at night. You never know when a potential buyer may be driving by, and a well lit home shines in the dark!

06/05/2026

Trying to keep your home tidy for showings? Here’s what you can do to keep your house as dust-free as possible.

Please see https://developers.cloudflare.com/support/troubleshooting/http-status-codes/cloudflare-1###-errors/error-1015/ for more details.

06/03/2026

Brown paper and bubble wrap may not be enough when packing delicate objects. Use this important guide for a safe and accident-free move.

Moving is stressful enough, but extra care must be paid to the safe packing and transport of special items such as pianos, large mirrors, fine art and sculptures. Here’s how to safely move precious cargo to your new home. Pianos. Moving a piano is in a class by itself. Small upright pianos weigh m...

06/01/2026

Eminent domain allows government agencies to take property from private owners and convert it for public use. The law requires the government to pay the property owner “just compensation.” Here’s what you need to know.

It comes as a shock to a homeowner when the government takes his property from him under eminent domain. Are there protections?