Chasity Verdun Bourgeois, Realtor - Fathom Realty

05/29/2026

Learn how to preserve precious water and cut down maintenance with these alternative grasses, gardens and hardscapes.

Today’s alternative landscapes bring relief from watering lawns and garden maintenance. Let’s see what’s out there.

05/27/2026

8 factors to consider when choosing between new construction and an existing home.

The hunt for a new home most often begins with the answer to one simple question. Do I want to purchase an existing home or new construction? Retro and quirky versus a blank slate? Consider these eight trade-offs before making your decision. Purchase price. Statistics show that buying a new house ma...

05/27/2026

📢 DON’T LIST YOUR HOME YET!

​Thinking about selling? Before you plant that "For Sale" sign in the yard, watch this quick video! 🎬 I’m breaking down two crucial, high-ROI tips that can completely change your selling process and maximize your profit.

​You deserve a strategy that gets you top dollar. 💰✨

​Whether you’re just starting to think about moving or you’re ready to hit the market tomorrow, I am here to help you navigate every single step:

​📊 Curious what your home is worth in today’s market? Let’s do a quick, free valuation!
📋 Want to see how I work? Let me show you my customized Listing Presentation and the exact value I bring to the table as your Realtor.

❓ Just have questions? No pressure, no obligations—just honest, expert advice.
​Let’s get your home SOLD for the highest possible price! 🤝🏡

​👇 Drop a comment below, slide into my DMs, or call/text me today to get started!
Chasity Verdun Bourgeois, REALTOR ®️
​📱 985-518-1659
📧 [email protected]

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05/25/2026

Memorial Day, which honors America’s fallen soldiers, was long known by another name. What was Memorial Day called before 1967?

No consensus exists on when and where Memorial Day in America began, but the custom of decorating the graves of America’s Civil War dead became so widespread by 1868 that May 30 became known as Decoration Day. In 1967, it became officially known as Memorial Day. In 1968, Congress moved the day fro...

05/22/2026

Tired of having your outdoor plants and garden crops eaten by critters? Here’s how to outsmart those pesky deer, rabbits, squirrels -- and even your own pets.

You put a lot of TLC into your gorgeous roses, only to have deer eat the blooms. Your tomatoes were just getting ripe when a squirrel gnawed big chunks out of them. Even your own pets may occasionally take a nibble of a prized plant in your garden. Instead of getting angry, learn how to outsmart the...

05/20/2026

North, south, east or west? Which way should your house face? Here are four key factors to properly place your home.

When building a new home, don’t forget to put serious thought into how the house will be positioned on the lot or acreage. It might seem like a technical detail but the position of the house can have a big affect on day-to-day living. Let’s look at the crucial elements that go into the decision....

05/18/2026

Your kitchen may be small, but it doesn’t have to be short on style. Check out these five ways to go big in a tiny space.

If your kitchen is on the small side, fear not. You, too, can have big style in a small space. With a focus on function, careful material choices, and a little creativity, your dream kitchen is possible -- regardless of size. Check out our top five design solutions for tiny kitchens. Stay focused. W...

05/15/2026

Don’t be in the dark about pendant lighting. Here are some bright options for your kitchen.

As one of the busiest and most productive rooms in a house, the kitchen needs lighting that is not only stylish but bright enough to illuminate the cooking, cleaning, snacking, studying and cleanup that makes this space a focal point of family life. As an addition to canned lights and as a replaceme...

05/13/2026

There’s no rush when buying a home near water. Family safety, potential flooding and maintenance are key issues to explore.

If you’re in the market for a house with a pond, you’ve got a lot of homework to do before making an offer to purchase. Government regulations, potential flooding, safety issues and added costs are among the concerns that need to be addressed by a prospective buyer. Safety first. Living near a p...

05/11/2026

Did you know a soda costs $4 in Switzerland? If you’re moving abroad for a job, a cost-of-living adjustment helps offset increased costs of goods and services. Find out more here.

Moving to another city or country for your career can be a wonderful opportunity, but relocation can also put a strain on the budget. The good news is companies often offer an increased salary or other relocation benefits to help pay for increased expenses. A goods and services “differential” or...