Mortgages

When you work with a local mortgage lender, you work face-to-face with an expert. Here are five reasons to consider local when you are ready to make your homeownership dreams come true:

 Local lenders provide the most personalized experience possible.  Rather than dealing with corporate bureaucracy, you’re working with a small team that responds to your needs quickly and efficiently. They listen first, speak plainly, and offer the best...
Learn More

Thinking of selling your home? We’re here to share some easy springtime renovations to provide the greatest return on your investment. While spring cleaning can be fun, a spring renovation can give you the biggest bang for your buck! 

Replace the garage door.

Replacing the garage door...
Learn More

Staging your home can be a hectic task on your plate. Here are a few tips on how you can stage your home easily and on a budget. 

Make a Good First Impression  

Good curb appeal will stand out to your buyers immediately. Attractive landscaping and outside projects can take time. If you’re in a hurry to get your exterior looking its best, the first thing to focus on would be removing...
Learn More

If you’re preparing to sell your home, you’re in the right place. We’re here to provide you with 8 helpful house staging tips so you can make the most of your space and grab the attention of prospective buyers.

1. Focus on the curb appeal.

Curb appeal is huge when it comes to first impressions. Some good and relatively cheap ways to make the outside of your home more attractive are to repaint...
Learn More

Summer is in full swing and the whole family is gearing up for the adventures that this this time of year has to offer. So round up your family and friends and let’s get out there!  

Adventure 1 – Get out on the water!

All within driving distance, you can head to Kankakee River, Lake Shelbyville and Clinton Lake. So why not buy a boat, grab the life jackets and make memories that last right...
Learn More

How many hours do you think you’ve spent staring at the walls inside your home this last year? How many hours did you spend online or on Pinterest trying to find ways to spruce up your home or find new ways to entertain your family? A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is the perfect way to turn those daydreams into a reality! Check out some of the ways you can unlock your home’s hidden potential with a HELOC.

Increase the Value of Your...
Learn More