Thinking of purchasing a home? Unless you're one of the lucky few who can plunk down a briefcase full of cash, it's time to educate yourself about the different loan options available. Fixed Rate Term This is the classic mortgage...
The garage is one of the most neglected rooms in a home, often becoming the place that gets filled to the brim with random household items. Take advantage of the warm weather and your burst of summer motivation to reclaim the space as an organizational haven.
Group Like Items Together As you begin reorganizing, think about which items you use together. If you stor...Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo is a beautiful Windy City destination that is often overlooked by residents and tourists alike. Located in the famous Lincoln Park neighborhood, the zoo features 35 sprawling acres and more than 80 different animal species in a park-li...
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Divvy is the newest bike sharing innovation that is sweeping Chicago. This fresh system of public transportation allows users to rent a bicycle and travel across the city each day for $7 or for an unlimited number of 30-minute rentals annually for $75. Launched in June, the program will begin with 750 bikes around the city with plans to install 300 stations offering 3,000 bikes by the...
It's a common misconception that down payment assistance programs are a thing of the past. Fortunately for first-time homebuyers, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has a program called SmartMove that provides a variety of options to help you with your purchase.
The SmartMove...
