Susan Moskop

Nearly every home has a story, but some are more eccentric than others. From a chicken processing plant to an old Chicago firehouse, these converted spaces possess more historical pizazz than your …

3 castlelike Chicago homes for more than $1 million

Homes for half a million: History in Obama’s neighborhood, luxury in Logan Square

While it’s not always possible to have your cake and eat it too, if the timing is right in the real estate market, you just might be able to score a home you love with fewer sacrifices. These two properties for just over $1 million…

Bridgeport is a South Side neighborhood known for baseball, by way of the Chicago White Sox; a rich ethnic heritage, particularly Irish-American and Italian-American communities; and proximity to n…

Q: Although you have every intention of attending an event, the deadline to RSVP came and went with no response from you. How should you communicate this to the host? Respond in a more personal way, such as a phone call, instead of just…

Q: You’re riding in an UberPool or Lyft Line and a fellow rider or driver is talking your ear off. How can you minimize the small talk? Be upfront, and let the driver know by saying, “I…

Life, they say, is cooler by the lake. And in Chicago’s northernmost neighborhood of Rogers Park, lakeside living comes with a more palatable price tag than in Lincoln Park or the Gold Coast.…

“Pics or it doesn’t count” takes on a new meaning during music festival season. Not only do photos prove your attendance, they’re an opportunity to showcase your festival fa…

Amid a global pandemic, Chicagoans find ways to laugh. Homeowners are decorating like it’s Christmas again, high-rise residents are lighting up their windows and there is an abundance of neig…