Win home shoppers over before they even think about stepping foot inside. A polished home exterior creates an inviting experience for visitors or passersby, which is especially important if your home is on the market. Check out our tips to get the most curb appeal for the lowest cost — while turning your neighbors’ heads and getting prospective buyers to your door. Clean up The easiest ...

What if I told you that, when it comes to where you live, you can have your cake and eat it too? What if there was a way for you to live in a highly desirable area — San Francisco, Chicago, New York — but you never had pay rent or a mortgage payment? At the time of this writing, I’m living in Chicago — Rogers Park to be exact — and lovin’ my life in the big city. There is always something ...