Real Estate Pros’ Staging Checklist for Sellers
Find out the projects agents most commonly recommend prior to listing a home, as well as how much each costs. Many home sellers want to move fast, but they’ll likely need to do some prep work to get their property show-ready. But sprucing up a property needs to be strategic to maximize results. That’s where […]
10 Energy-Saving Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
Don’t believe all the tips and tricks that promise to reduce your energy consumption. By Steph Coelho Some of the questionable energy-saving tips you’ve run across may have had some validity a long time ago, but with the technological advancements of past years, a lot of the information circulating out there just isn’t accurate anymore. […]
Getting your credit score above 800 isn’t easy, but it’s ‘definitely attainable,’ says analyst. Here’s how to do it
KEY POINTS Higher credit scores pave the way to lower rates, potentially saving thousands of dollars in interest charges. The highest tier is anything over 800, which can unlock even better terms. Here’s a breakdown of how your credit score is calculated and ways you can improve it. Generally speaking, the higher your credit […]
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7 Important Considerations When Pricing Your Home for Sale
Setting the right price for your home can be an overwhelming undertaking, but it’s so important! Luckily, our wonderful real estate agents can help us compute all of the housing market lingo, data and overall confusion. That being said, it’s still helpful to understand how the process generally works. We’ve arranged these seven important considerations […]
What Questions Should You Ask Your Realtor?
Buying or selling a home can easily be one of the most stressful times, but it doesn’t have to be! Selecting the right realtor is a crucial step in ensuring that your home-buying process is a success. Your agent can assist in finding you the perfect home, while also making sure you are protected. […]
Why 2022 May be Better for Home Buyers
The housing market has been quite the rollercoaster in 2021! From bidding wars to housing shortages it made last year a top sellers market, but what can we predict for the new year? Historically when mortgage rates were low and paired with inventory shortages it made for a red hot market. No one knows exactly […]
Easy Tips to Improve the Curb Appeal of Your Home
Curb appeal is an essential component of selling a home, however many overlook it. Some simple tasks can get your home noticed by the prospective home buyer, while increasing the value of your home. First, clean the exterior, upgrade an outdated roof, landscape, and add some special touches to make your home stand out. Improving […]
Lessons from the Lender
At Focus Bank, we offer flexible, convenient personal and business banking products and services. If a loan is what you are looking for – then look no further. Whether you are in search of a construction loan, home equity loan or investment property loan, we are ready to serve you. With more than 90 […]
2021 Real Estate Market
There has been so much uncertainty and confusion in the past year, but one thing that isn’t confusing is the real estate market! Projections show that 2021 will be the year that we will see more homes sold since 2006!! With mortgage rates remaining low and rising prices for existing homes, the forecast is showing […]
