by Lauren Traficanto | Mar 20, 2024 | News + Information
Spring cleaning can either be the best, or worst, part of the new season. On one hand, it’s a chance to declutter and refresh your living space. Plus, it can feel good to tackle those projects that you’ve been meaning to get to all winter. But a laundry list of to-do...
by Lauren Traficanto | Mar 12, 2024 | News + Information
Higher property taxes, higher rents, stalled investment and revenue shortfalls await Chicago if the new transfer tax is enacted. Since we last posted about Chicago’s proposed new real estate transfer tax, known as Bring Chicago Home, a lot has happened around the...
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...