The Today Show’s Real Estate Listing of the Week showcases the Stephen M. B. Hunt House in La Grange, currently on the market for just under $700,000. The home is only on its third owner — a unusual fact, considering the residence was constructed by Wright in 1907. And it’s this limited ownership that made the home […]

A new generation of homebuyers is looking at multi-flat buildings as a way to snag their city dream home, Chicago Grid reported.  For young Chicagoans, the idea of renting in a two-flat may be more familiar than the prospect of buying one. But as the housing market bounces back, a wave of first-time homebuyers are […]

Good news, parents: The first day of school is just around the corner. The end of August in Chicago signals a return to a regular routine for most households. Now is a good time to teach young students and new drivers about staying safe around school buses. School bus safety requires informed students and cautious […]

Between the food, the event space, the photographer and the band — you may have spent a large part of your savings on your wedding. If you were lucky enough to receive wedding gift money from friends and family, you can really make this newfound money work for you. Instead of using your cash for a […]

WBEZ’s Curious City reported June 20 that they found no fewer than six different sets of tunnels underneath Chicago’s Loop. Each of the tunnels  was at some point, or continues to be, a critical part of Chicago’s infrastructure. The city would be lost without these tunnels. Sometimes they’re hidden, and sometimes they’re just overlooked, taken for granted […]

Dreaming about your perfect home but stuck in a house you don’t love? You’re in good company! Thanks to shrinking home resale values, thousands of homeowners are choosing to fix up their current home rather than upgrade to a new house. In fact, while home sales remain stagnant, remodeling permits are up 23 percent over […]

Last weekend, my friend Richelle texted me that she wanted to fix a leaky faucet and with her husband out of town, she needed help to get the job done while avoiding water damage. Knowing that I’m a bit of a DIY junkie, she asked me to walk her through the process via text. It […]

[continued from part 1] Most people are simply under prepared and overwhelmed for moving day. There are many things to juggle when you move, but hopefully these tips will help keep you sane: #3 Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Are you one of many that find moving maddening? It certainly can be if […]

Is moving maddening? It has been for me in the past but it also has turned into something oddly fun. I have moved to new towns, moved into a dorm, moved into apartments, and even moved a few businesses. Prior planning has always made the difference between the “piece of cake” and the disastrous. When […]

Soon-to-be seniors searching for retirement homes may have trouble knowing where to start. Though many communities promote the fun side of senior living—game nights, shopping trips and, in some cases, on-site spas—there are serious considerations to make when choosing where to spend your retirement years, or when helping a parent decide where to spend theirs. […]