The question I hear the most from friends and people I meet is “When are prices and interest rates coming down?”  I wish I could tell you when interest rates are coming down, but nobody can say for sure.  Many economists are predicting lower mortgage rates later this year and I’m hoping that’s going to […]

FROM: LANDSCAPERLOCATOR.COM     From:  Landscaperlocator.com   Looking to spruce up your garden in the Connecticut area? We’ve got plenty of suggestions that will make the perfect addition to any gardener’s flower beds, with many of the best flowers we list below growing natively right here in our area. 1. Trumpet Honeysuckle This native plant […]

By Lauren Joseph The Wall Street Journal April 1, 2023  Design pros are turning to a chic alternative to the roof-puncturing skylight: the interior window. Here’s what you need to know.   ROOM WITH A VIEW OF A ROOM In her 1902 home in Grand Rapids, Mich., interior designer Jean Stoffer repurposed vintage storm windows. STOFFER PHOTOGRAPHY […]

When searching for a mortgage you have two options when it comes to getting a professional to help secure funding:  a loan officer or a mortgage broker.  Roles of loan officers and mortgage brokers are similar in that they will both gather information about your financial picture and help you fill out a mortgage application […]