Jim Thompson-Fathom Realty Indiana LLC

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?

Congratulations! Your house is under contract. Now learn about the avalanche of paperwork and tasks that lead to a successful closing.

Seller Responsibilities to Close a Home Sale The moment a sales contract is signed, the clock begins ticking for both buyer and seller to fulfil contractual obligations. The seller must provide important documents to the buyer. Many, but not all, of these items are procured by the title company or attorney hired to facilitate the transaction.

Don’t take your home heat source for granted. Here are the basics of how these important systems work.

Home Heating Systems: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know Nothing beats a warm evening at home when the winter wind is howling. You might not give your heater a second thought…until it stops working. Here’s a quick tutorial on how they operate so you can stay warm this winter. Types of heaters. The main difference among most heaters is the fuel source....

Kitchen counters go a long way to making your kitchen warm and inviting, but function is equally as important. Here's how to decide which countertops are best.

Kitchen Countertops Should be Beautiful and Functional Great kitchen countertops are a key ingredient in a top-notch kitchen that is both warm and inviting, yet also functional. Here’s a quick guide to the most common material types, their strengths and weaknesses. The current king: Granite. For the last fifteen years, granite has dominated the kitche...