When there's snow and ice on the ground, it can be tough to get motivated to get outside. But the Chicagoland area is unparalleled in its options for those who are willing to add a few extra layers and brave the cold. Staying active in the winter is a great way to stave off the seasonal blues and stay in shape while having fun. Learn a few new options for staying active in Chicagoland with these winter sports ideas.

Winter is here in Chicagoland! And with the frozen days and snowy weather comes a lot of outdoor gear, most of it ready to bring mud, ice, slush, salt, and snow into your home. But before you resign yourself to months of soggy entryways and dripping, bulky coat racks, there are a number of ways to keep even the harshest outdoors weather where it belongs — out of your hom...

If you have happened to watch any television over the past few years, you've no doubt noticed the explosion of the "house flipping" genre. In these shows, with titles like "Flip or Flop," "

The tradition of the open house started a little over a century ago, tracing its origins back to the first exclusive contracts between seller and broker. Before the exclusive contract, any agent could place a "for sale" sign on a property,...