Taylor Hugo

3 weeks ago | thrivent.com | Taylor Hugo

Between low inventory and higher interest rates, the housing market has been challenging for first-time and experienced homebuyers alike. There are signs of improvement, however: The National Association of Realtors is predicting stronger home sales and a larger inventory of available homes in 2025.

4 weeks ago | tcbmag.com | Taylor Hugo

If you’re an entrepreneur, you likely decided to pursue that career path because you enjoy being your own boss—you wear many hats, from CEO to marketing manager to salesperson, to name a few. But that doesn’t mean you have to do everything yourself. In fact, that can be bad for business. “Running a business can be lonely at times because, in many cases, you don’t have people internally to bounce ideas off of,” says Tony Ferraro, managing director of commercial banking for Bridgewater Bank.

1 month ago | mspmag.com | Taylor Hugo

When Swanson Homes partnered with Modern Oasis, a division of Charles R. Stinson Architecture and Design, to build the flagship home of the architecturally minded Deer Hill Preserve community in Medina, they were on a mission to showcase a style not often seen in Minnesota. “We were going after what we call an ‘organic modern’ vibe, or ‘warm modern,’” says Blake Swanson, vice president of Swanson Homes.

1 month ago | mspmag.com | Taylor Hugo |Reno Trends |Landscaping Tips

This feature was written by Studio MSP writers. While some of our advertisers were sourced, no advertiser paid to be included. Inside Your Home Color enthusiasts, rejoice! Neutral hues are no longer the be-all, end-all of paint choices. Bold color usage is redefining interior design as homeowners move away from safe, neutral palettes and gravitate toward statement-making hues—whether through painted cabinetry, moody accent walls, or vibrant tile work.

2 months ago | mspmag.com | Taylor Hugo

When Dr. Jessica Schultz was in medical school, she thought she’d go into surgery—until a life-changing personal event altered her career path: Her dad became sick with heart failure. As she accompanied him to appointments, her eyes were opened to the field of cardiology. “I really got to know his team, and they took me under their wing, going through what an LVAD [left ventricular assist device] is, how you evaluate for a heart transplant, how patients do on these therapies,” says Schultz.