As more homes have community associations, monthly fees can make or break an owner’s living situation
Home buyers and owners are seeking greater transparency and understanding of their community’s budget and expenses.
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As church memberships decline, area developers are transforming the structures into unique housing
Maintaining properties has become unsustainable for many religious institutions. Turning the buildings into housing has become an attractive option.
A complex visa process is snarling programs that rely on visiting artists. ‘Access to international cultures is essential.’
In 2019 Adam Zanolini, executive director of Elastic Arts Foundation, secured a $50,000 grant, a notable achievement for a small arts-focused nonprofit. "It was the biggest grant I had ever...
Would you buy a home without touring it in person? For a growing number of buyers, the answer is yes. Here’s why.
Would you buy a home before seeing it in person? First-time homebuyers Kari and Nolan Greiter did. The Greiters lived in Wrigleyville for almost two years after moving from Florida....
From touchless faucets to voice-controlled lights, technology is making it possible for seniors to age in place
Mel Washburn is a former firefighter, professor and litigation attorney. Whether fighting fires in a building, a classroom, or the courtroom, he realized once he retired that 90% of his...
A Chicago museum in a former synagogue aims to demystify and destigmatize leather and kink subculture
Under a canopy of trees along the boundary of Edgewater and Rogers Park is a former synagogue that houses what might be, for some, an unlikely occupant. Housing artwork, books,...