Home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. After finding the perfect house, you will want to ensure that there are no hidden faults that may require lengthy and expensive repairs or renovations down the line.

The fourth weekend of January is here yet we still have one more to go. It’s not often we get five weekends in a month! So, let’s make the most of what this weekend has to offer!

Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, Chicago's winter activities are as varied as the weather. Catch a musical, a play, or a chance to play indoor and outdoor games with friends and community members!

Cedar Palace in Lincoln Park describes itself as a “Warm, casual stop offering an array of Mediterranean dishes from kebabs to hummus plates.”

As usual, more than a few of us probably thought that “losing weight” would be a good New Year’s resolution. Now, as we are past the middle of January, you may be feeling a little off, but please remember: losing weight does not always equate with being healthy!

When you purchase a home, there’s a good chance you’ll have to pay a homeowners association fee, especially in gated communities, townhouses, condominiums, and other similar planned neighborhoods.

Oh, the weather outside is frightful . . . not this weekend! Grab your winter coat, scarves and gloves and head out for a joyous Chicago weekend at one, or all, of the following events!

It may be cold in January, but Chicago has some ‘hot' indoor neighborhood activities planned for this weekend. Also, we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. on the anniversary of his birth.

Is Gordon Ramsay's first Chicago-based restaurant more like ‘MasterChef?’ Or, uncharacteristically, ‘Hell's Kitchen?’ The Michelin-starred chef has built restaurants around the world and rebuilt failing restaurants in a week.

Many of us that are middle aged and approaching retirement are pretty savvy concerning the danger of fraud.

Earnest money is a deposit you pay when you make an offer on a home—it’s a way to show the seller that you mean business. Usually you can’t get it back, but there are several circumstances that allow you to recover your earnest money.

Winter is, without a doubt, here and even though Chicagoans are frozen to the core, this weekend brings temps above freezing and the opportunity to get out and enjoy it before the next arctic blast comes in!

It may be January, but the holiday spirit in Chicago is alive and well this weekend. It’s your final chance to extend your holiday celebration and prepare for the year ahead!

Happy 2022! With January being the month of resolutions, this is a perfect time to check out Chicago's healthy kitchens. According to a study from the University of Scranton, published in Forbes, the most popular New Year’s resolutions are about self-improvement, including living healthier-- 23%, getting happy-- 21%, and losing weight—20%.

As we head into winter, we should pay attention to keeping our immune systems working efficiently.

Refinancing your mortgage can have many financial benefits when done at the right time in the right way. Here’s what you need to know about this type of transaction.

Another year is in the books, but Chicagoans are not wasting any time this first weekend in 2022 as they begin a new chapter of enjoying their weekends! Who’s with them!

After the isolation of New Year’s Eve 2020-21, the party starts again in 2021-22! This year, the City of Chicago is going all-out for safe, socially distanced events that bring the house down!

The year 2021 ends with a bang on Friday, December 31, and with proper Covid-19 protections, can be celebrated with gusto! And for a great start in 2022, there's brunch to be had at many Chicago restaurants. Here are a few opportunities with reservations still available.

Highly confident leaders do not make it a goal to spread negativity! They do not hold themselves back with negative thoughts. Knowing that they are far from perfect, they encourage and look for feedback.