Brenda Richardson Contributor Brenda Richardson is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in Forbes, the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and other media outlets. She is the former real estate editor at the Chicago Tribune and the author of a recently published book on the history of River North, a dynamic Chicago neighborhood that went … Read more
When you’re selling your home, it’s incredibly important that any potential buyers are able to picture themselves in your space. The thing is, they can’t do that if your junk stuff is everywhere. Follow these tips from home stagers to make sure your house is decluttered to perfection when buyers come knocking. Clean Everywhere a … Read more
Now Trending is our one-stop spot to get ahead of all of the biggest things for 2022 — before everyone else knows about them. From the surprising color that’s taking over kitchens to the TikTokers you need to follow and so much more, check out all of the top trends of 2022 here. Now Trending is … Read more
When you’re listing your home for sale, you face an array of mixed messages. “Take out all indications that the space is lived in! You want the buyer to see themselves in it,” people say. “Make it feel homey and cozy! You want the buyer to settle right in,” you hear. Where does that leave … Read more
When a prospective homebuyer embarks on their house hunt — you know, that ol’ shopping trip for the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy in your whole entire life — one of the last things they probably stop and think is, “What would my lawyer say about this?” Heck, unless you’re an old-timey mobster or … Read more
You’ve raised them, cared for them, and watched them grow — your plants have brought you plenty of joy this past year. And as a plant parent, you know that moving them into a new home can be stressful for the both of you. To make sure your plants survive and thrive in a new … Read more
There are two words that matter more than any others when you’re listing a home: Curb. Appeal. It’s the first thing buyers see when they drive by, and it’s what catches the eye of online listing dreamers. It can be so simple to get right — and also so easy to get wrong. It’s an … Read more
For many people, January is a month of renewal — a time to set goals for the upcoming year and do a little deep cleaning around the house. Out with the old, in with the new. As you’re going through your closets and cabinets, consider getting rid of these items, ideas, and mindsets that just … Read more
When you’re buying a new home, it’s all about location, location, location. Based on where you decide to live, you may have lower home costs, but pay more in utilities. Or, you could pay a higher mortgage but your property taxes will skyrocket. With home prices on the rise across the country, it can be … Read more
Madeline Bilis Real Estate Editor Madeline Bilis is a writer and editor with a soft spot for brutalist buildings. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Boston magazine, the Boston Globe, and other outlets. She has a degree in journalism from Emerson College and published her first book, 50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts, in … Read more