Mariea Coats Realtor at Fathom Realty

As they say in real estate, location is key. Learn how to pick the right lot for the home of your dreams.

Choosing a Lot: It’s All About Location One of the first choices homeowners face when building from the ground up is choosing the location of their new house. How exactly do you go about picking a lot on which to build? Let’s examine the process of lot selection, whether you’re building a custom home or a tract home. Tract homes. When...

Small living room? Move from tiny to tremendous with these small-space decorating solutions.

Small Space Tips for Your Living Room Many of us struggle with living rooms that are smaller than we’d like. Do you dream of big style in a tiny space? With a little creativity and some smart choices, your small space can have a much larger feel. Paint. Choose a light color to make your room appear larger. Most designers recommend whi...

Growing your own produce is easier than you might think. Here’s how to build your own vegetable patch.

Installing a Raised Garden Growing your own produce is an excellent way to save money on groceries, but it’s not without its challenges. A raised garden avoids several pitfalls and provides good results with a minimal amount of effort. Here’s how to get started. Design. Plan to make your garden no more than four feet wide...

What is the structure below those handsome hardwoods or soft carpeting in your home? Here’s a primer on the construction of floors.

The Inside Story on What Lies Beneath Your Carpet and Hardwoods One of the major infrastructure components of your house is the floor, which encompasses much more than just the carpet, tile or hardwood upon which you tread. Those are just cosmetics. Let’s take a look at what’s really beneath your feet. The concrete slab. Concrete slabs are prevalent in parts...

Enjoying the architecture and craftsmanship of historic homes may be enticing. But ownership often comes with a hefty price. Check out the pros and cons.

Historical Homes: Buying a Piece of History While ownership of historic homes can be appealing, it’s definitely not for everyone. Historic homes have their own set of challenges and responsibilities. Here’s a look at the joys and frustrations of owning a piece of history. What qualifies as historic? Historic homes are recognized by an age...

In a hurry to dispose of your clutter? A well-planned garage sale is a quick way to unload your stuff. Here’s a step-by-step how-to.

Yard Sales Still a Smart Way to Declutter Once you’ve cleaned and organized your house from top to bottom, what is the best way to get rid of all your unwanted junk? If time is of the essence, donate it all to a favorite charity thrift shop. But if you’d like to recoup some of the money you spent, try a garage sale. Here’s how to clea...

Have a small home? Make the most of what you've got! Here are five easy steps to combine various room types into one.

5 Steps to Make Your Rooms Multitask Like a Pro With today’s busy schedules, families need their homes to work harder for them. That means some rooms may need to do double duty — and sometimes even triple duty. Here’s a five-step guide to make sure the rooms in your house mirror your multitasking life. Step 1: Decide function and location. ...

Here's what to do if you discover mold in your home.

Stopping Mold In Its Tracks If you discover mold in your home, don’t panic. While it may seem disgusting, not all mold is life-threatening. It’s important to call in a pro to access.

Saving for the down payment on a home is great, but have you thought about these six hidden costs of homeownership?

Six Hidden Expenses that Surprise New Homeowners 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...

Paint is a powerful tool. Learn how to pick the perfect palette to sell your home.

Choosing the Best Paint Colors for Home Staging Painting is an essential part of successful home staging. In addition to making your home feel fresh and new, the right paint color will enhance your home’s appeal. It’s important to consider colors carefully — ideal colors ensure your space makes the best impression, while others may decrease...

What does your homeowners policy cover? Even more importantly, what does it NOT cover? Find out now and avoid an expensive surprise later.

It Pays Off to Study Up on Homeowners Insurance Homeowners insurance policies can be difficult to read, but the information is crucial to your financial well-being, especially when tragedy strikes and you’re forced to make a claim. Note: The coverages described here will vary from state to state and company to company, so be sure to research yo...

Here’s how to build great neighborhood relationships that pay real dividends.

Building Neighborhood Ties that Bind Ask homeowners what builds value in their homes and they likely will name things like kitchen upgrades, a new deck or other hard assets. What may not come to mind as readily is the value of having great neighbors. Yet having a harmonious neighborhood pays off in personal satisfaction and ultimately....

Don’t sweat the paperwork when it’s time to shop for a mortgage on your new home. Learn about the new consumer-friendly forms that will make your choices easier to understand.

Simplified Loan Statements Make Choices More Clear If you haven’t bought a home in recent years, the paperwork you’ll be confronted with will look a little different this time around. That’s because of new regulations put in place following the 2008 financial crisis. Under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dod...

Showing a house with pets at home is a big no-no. Here’s how to make your animals -- and their smells -- disappear.

Potential Buyers Don’t Want to See, Hear or Smell Your Pets When putting your home up for sale, it’s crucial to make a plan for your pets. While prospective buyers may love their own pets, they don’t want to see — or smell — yours when touring your home. Here are a few ideas for keeping your pet’s presence low profile. Arrange for help. Boarding yo...

Six remodeling projects that are a must to help elderly family members remain in their homes.

Home Renovations Key to Aging in Place As people age, routine movement around the home may become a challenge. If seniors choose to age in place, what can be done to ensure comfort and safety when simply moving about the house? Let’s take a look. A ramp makes a house more accessible to those using wheelchairs or walkers. Eliminating a ...

Here are four ways the neighbors can impact getting top dollar for your home.

How Neighbors Can Help (or Hurt) Your Home’s Value Recent home sales in your neighborhood are a good predictor of the price your home might fetch, but your neighbors — good and bad — are also likely to play a major role. Here are four examples of how the neighbors and the area surrounding your neighborhood may help or hurt your home’s value. N...

Nervous about your home purchase? Find out why the title company is vital to protecting a buyer’s interests.

Real Estate 101: What Does a Title Company Do? A title company exists to protect the parties involved, particularly the buyers and their mortgage companies. Here is what you need to know.

There’s a bidding war on your house. Should you grab the highest price and celebrate? Maybe not. Here’s how to choose the actual best offer.

What to Do When You Have Multiple Offers on Your Home Most home sellers can only dream of a bidding war on their houses. But in a brisk market, sellers with an attractive home in a great location can find themselves entertaining multiple offers. Is the highest offer always the best offer? Not so fast. Do your homework. At the very start, meet with your...

What role does gender play in home finances? Find out if it’s men or women who are quicker to take a risk.

He Said, She Said: How Men and Women Differ on Home Finance Stereotypes aside, men and women think differently when it comes to home finances and debt. Who is more careful with money? Who is the bigger risk taker? Take a look at some numbers. Who takes on more debt? Women tend to take on less overall debt than men, according to a 2014 Bankrate.com article ex...

You CAN have it both ways...Here's how to save money and conserve water at the same time.

Six Water Saving Tips for Homeowners Homeowners with an eye on water conservation will be richly rewarded, saving themselves money on monthly water bills and helping their fellow citizens guard against potential water shortages. Here are six ways to tap into savings at the tap. Low-flow faucet heads. Install low-flow nozzles on all you...

Got your eye on that new subdivision in town? Should you be one of the first to buy or wait until the neighborhood is nearly complete? Here’s a look at the pros and cons of each scenario.

First or Last In a New Subdivision? Buying a brand new home has a strong appeal -- everything is crisp and new and under warranty. But what about the timing of that new purchase? Is it wise to be among the first homeowners in a new subdivision or should you hold back and wait to buy one of the last houses available in a neighborhood?

Are you in the process of selling your home with pets living in the house? Here is how to clean up those accidents quickly!

When Accidents Happen: Removing Pet Stains and Odors on Floors

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Retirement communities offer seniors a wide range of services and amenities. Check out the pros, the cons and the price tag for senior living.

The Pluses and Minuses of Senior Living

Feel like you need a change at home? Feng shui may be just what you need to get positive energy flowing.

Turn to Feng Shui For a Home Redo If you’re looking for a new way to arrange your home, the solution may lie in an ancient Chinese system called feng shui. Let’s learn the basics along with some easy tips for implementation in your home. Feng shui philosophy. Feng shui, which translates to “wind and water,” is a method desig...

What do you think of this room? It's got some eccentric elements, but it's also very space-efficient. The built-in desk and shelving leave plenty of open floor space.

Mariea Coats - Fathom Realty
864-551-7679
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Here's the current inventory for Fayetteville. This metric represents how many homes are on the market right now.

Mariea Coats - Fathom Realty
864-551-7679
[email protected]