J.Roy & Associates-Fathom Realty

05/29/2026

There are several steps you should take to protect your online personal information, but the most basic is creating strong passwords for all your accounts. Let’s crack the code for fortified passwords.

What elements make for a strong online passwords? Here are some simple security tips to protect your personal data from being hacked.

05/27/2026

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.

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

05/25/2026

Remember and honor all the brave heroes today who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/23/2026

For the look of a new kitchen without a full renovation, consider updating your cabinets with new paint and hardware.

05/22/2026

When family and friends visit for holidays, you may give out your Wi-Fi password without hesitation. But if someone’s computer is already infected with malware, all your home computers on the network are vulnerable. Nip this risk in the bud by setting up a guest Wi-Fi network.

Unfortunately, home guest users devices expose you to malware. The solution is to set up a guest account on your Wi-Fi. Here’s how it works.

05/22/2026

New Neighborhood Alert.
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05/20/2026

We are continuing to move towards a more balanced market. With that being said, every week I am asked "Is this a good time to buy/sell?" The short answer is the best time is when its best for "you". No matter the market, people sell, buy and rent places to live.

U.S. housing inventory rose 10% year over year in January 2026 but fell further below pre-pandemic levels. New listings and pending sales both increased as mortgage rates eased.

05/20/2026

A staged home shows best, so get rid of the clutter. Put your best foot forward with these helpful tips.

Take the guesswork out of getting your home ready with this checklist of the top 10 questions to ask before scheduling an open house.

05/18/2026

Neighborhood tennis courts and swimming pools are favorites of home buyers. Here's an article to help you consider the pros and cons of these features before you purchase.

When you’re shopping for a new home, many planned developments offer tempting neighborhood amenities such as swimming pools and tennis courts. But before you dive in, read about the pros and cons. Pros. Living in a neighborhood with tennis courts and a swimming pool provides easy access to leisure...

05/16/2026

Built-in firepits can be a great spot for entertaining. Do you find this outdoor space inviting or too cold?

05/15/2026

Are you worried about your pet eating plants around the house? Check this list for plants that are harmful.

Although dogs and cats are carnivores, they sometimes munch on potentially hazardous plants. Here’s a list of some common indoor and outdoor plants that are dangerous to pets and a second list of pet-friendly plants. Plants that can be hazardous to pets Azalea can cause vomiting, diarrhea, droolin...