by Lauren Traficanto | Mar 4, 2024 | News + Information
From the rise of ‘quiet luxury’ to the growing influence of Gen Z, Christie’s International Real Estate identified several trends that are shaping the luxury real estate market in 2024. Those trends are detailed in the brand’s recently released Global Luxury Real...
by Lauren Traficanto | Feb 28, 2024 | News + Information
As your mortgage balance declines and your property value increases, you accumulate equity in your home. This is a form of wealth that you can tap into and use to pay a variety of expenses. “Home equity is more than just a number,” explains Jo Ann Theriault-Fazio, SVP...
by Lauren Traficanto | Feb 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Although it doesn’t feel like spring in the Midwest, the busy spring real estate market is underway. And with more competition, it’s important for prospective homebuyers to get their priorities in order before they start touring homes and neighborhoods. If you’re...
by Lauren Traficanto | Feb 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Picture your dream home. Is it a traditional single-family home designed for a conventional nuclear family? Or does your idea of home include extended family — maybe your parents, in-laws, or a favorite aunt or uncle? If so, you’re not alone. While single-family...
by Lauren Traficanto | Feb 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Home loans are anything but one-size-fits-all. From conventional loans to jumbo loans to adjustable rate mortgages, and more, borrowers come to the table with diverse needs – and it’s your loan officer’s job to connect you with the right mortgage for your situation....