Melanie Comer, Realtor Fathom Realty

06/11/2026

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.

06/09/2026

The home inspection report is a big hurdle between contract and sale. Learn about all the milestones along the way to closing here.

As a seller, just because you’re under contract doesn’t mean it’s time to relax. It’s a bit like reaching the summit of a mountain. You’re only halfway to the finish line, which in this case is the closing table. The due diligence period, typically the 15 to 30 days following contract sign...

06/07/2026

Shower curtains don't cost much, but they can change the entire look of a dated bathroom.

06/06/2026

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.

06/04/2026

While front yard curb appeal can certainly bring in potential buyers, an unappealing backyard can send them right out the front door. So when prepping your home for sale, don't skip out on staging the area many are looking to have as their private oasis! Here are some ideas to help you get started.

When preparing your home for sale, drive-up appeal is crucial, but don’t overlook the importance of your backyard space, where potential buyers should be able to envision themselves relaxing. Let’s make it shine in six quick and easy steps. Clean up the clutter. For many people, the backyard bec...

06/02/2026

Home Buyer Tip: To help avoid hidden repair costs of an existing home, negotiate with the Seller to include a Home Warranty. Read on to be prepared for other unexpected expenses.

You’ve sacrificed, scrimped and saved for the down payment on your first home. But have you saved for the whole new world of expenses that comes with home ownership? If not, you could get blindsided by: Closing costs. Do your homework before making an offer because the down payment is just part of...

05/31/2026

Once you've moved in, change your locks! You don’t know how many people had keys to your home before you moved in.

05/30/2026

Today’s kitchens often feature open shelving instead of upper cabinets. The possibilities for these shelves are endless, but that may be the problem. How do you create an Instagram-worthy design on open shelving? Here’s a how-to guide.

Open shelving presents opportunities both to store and to display. Here’s what you need to know about styling kitchen open shelves.

05/28/2026

Refacing or even replacing your front door can modernize your home and make a big impact. Curious to know which renovations to consider for resale without breaking the bank? Check out this article.

When contemplating resale, homeowners often wonder what renovations will give them more resale bang for the buck. Let’s take a look at what renovations pay off and some that don’t. Focus on priorities. Although your house is an investment, first and foremost it is your home. Don’t view renovat...

05/26/2026

Stairs can be dangerous for young children and seniors. Learn some other advantages to ranch style homes in this article.

Prospective homebuyers will get more bang for their buck on a two-story home, but one-story houses definitely have their advantages. What works best for your family? Take a look at the pros and cons of each. Lot size. The footprint of a one-story home is much larger than a two-story, making one-stor...