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.

Home technology has greatly improved over the last few years, helping to increase convenience and energy efficiency. But some smart home features carry more value than others.

Even though Christmas falls on Saturday with most of us celebrating with family and friends, this weekend in Chicago still brings a variety of festive holiday fun our way to suit everyone’s needs!

With the Christmas season coming to its spectacular conclusion this weekend, this is the last chance for you and your family to experience some very special holiday events in the city.

With the stress of holiday get-togethers in full swing, take a break and let someone else do the cooking! Throughout the city, restaurants are opening their doors to your loved ones.

It’s been a rough year financially for most of us - understandably. Yet, many are still feeling anxious over seemingly mandatory Holiday traditions.

You may think that sale price is the only factor when you’re looking at comps and trying to set a price for your listing. But it’s actually a bit more complicated.

It’s the last weekend before Christmas! Hopefully, you’ve completed your holiday shopping so you can enjoy and immerse yourself into any of these Chicago Holiday Traditions!

Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the city...twinkling lights, seeing sights…oh, so pretty! Take a moment to enjoy the musical gifts and merriment of the season!

“Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, home to celebrated Chef Art Smith, is a farm-to-table oasis in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast and deeply rooted in the philosophy of letting the seasons dictate the menu.”

When faced with physical aches and pains, our tendency is to move less. We forget that more movement is what’s essential to prevent and stop pain!

Purchasing a home can be a stressful experience, whether you’re a first-time buyer or you’ve been through the process before. But that’s one of the reasons that working with a real estate professional is so worthwhile.