Loree Talley Realtor - Fathom Realty

Existing houses can often offer architectural elements and a quality of materials not available in new construction. Here's what else to look for when considering the purchase of an existing home.

Home Buying: Does Newer Mean Better? New is nice, but in the case of a home purchase, buyers may be tempted by what an existing house has to offer. Take a look at the pros and cons of purchasing a “used” home. Charm is priceless. Existing homes, especially those built in the 1950's or before, often offer architectural elements, his...

Looking for a great way to bring color and interest to a room? Punch up a wall with a mix of art and frame with molding. Are you a fan of this design?

You love staying at bed-and-breakfasts and think you’d like to own and operate one. Here are six important considerations before you jump in.

Turning Your Home into a Bed-and-Breakfast You may have stayed at a bed-and-breakfast so charming that you’re thinking you might like to own one yourself. Realistic idea, or a pipe dream?

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.

First Encounters of the Right Kind 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.

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

The House Closing Process 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...

Colorful kitchen cabinets are making a comeback. Are you onboard?

If you receive advance warning of an emergency, take the time to power up cellphones. Here are some more essential items for your preparations.

Do You Have a Emergency Preparation Plan? Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes strike indiscriminately, which means every homeowner should be prepared for life-threatening emergencies. Here are ten essential items to have on hand. A source of power. A generator will keep your refrigerator working to preserve food, and provide ligh...

Overwhelmed by trying to keep your children’s toy collection cleaned up in between showings? Here’s how to organize kids’ toys to make things easier.

Tips for Organizing Kids’ Toys You can organize your kids’ playthings so that cleaning up becomes child’s play. Here are some tips for organizing kids’ toys.

Did you know that your credit card use and payment history account for 65 percent of your credit score? So use your credit cards wisely and pay bills on time. Learn more credit-boosting tips here.

Important Advice on Credit Repair Do you have bad credit? While legitimate credit repair services can help improve your credit scores, you can do the work yourself and save money. Here’s how. Pull your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com. It’s free. Each credit reporting agency, Experian, Equifax and Transunion, will hav...

Brightly colored flowers against the backdrop of fresh mulch can do wonders for your yard's curb appeal when selling.