The Real Cost of Selling Your House “As Is”
Are you considering selling your house ‘as-is’ in Chicago? Learn from a real estate attorney about the true costs, benefits, and alternative options to make the best decision for a stress-free sale. Don’t miss our latest blog article.
Update Your Docs! July 1 2026 New Chicago Lease Agreements
If you own rental property in Chicago or the collar counties, your lease is the single most important document protecting your investment. A good lease prevents disputes before they start. A bad lease will cost you money you did not know you owed until you are standing in front of a judge trying to explain […]
How to Evict Squatters in Chicago | Illinois Law
Have you had a terrible nightmare that someone stole everything from you? Maybe you know someone who came home from a family trip and found strangers living in their investment property, refusing to leave. Maybe you’ve seen the TikToks of people throwing furniture out of Airbnb windows. As a small landlord juggling a few rentals […]
The Paid Assessment Letter Guide for Chicago Sellers
Finding out how to get the Paid Assessment Letter written by your HoA can be frustrating. Learn what goes into getting your condo sold.
Illinois Real Estate Disclosure Law – 2022 Form and FSBO Disclosures
If you are selling residential real property in Illinois, you need to understand the state’s disclosure laws before you list. Whether you own a single-family home, a condo, or a building with up to four units, Illinois requires you to fill out a disclosure form before you hand it to a buyer. That obligation applies […]
What is a Good Cap Rate in Chicago?
You sweat over those suburban rentals. Harsh Chicago winters hit hard. Roofs leak. Tenants delay rent. You need solid returns to keep the family secure. What is a good cap rate? It decides if your investment thrives or drains you dry. In Chicago, smart landlords chase rates that cushion against surprises. Learn fast. Building an […]
Illinois Contracts and Real Estate: Attorney Review and Due Diligence
When you sign a real estate purchase contract in Illinois, the clock starts on a period called attorney review. For five business days after both sides execute the contract, each party’s attorney can review the terms, propose modifications, or kill the deal entirely with no penalty. It is the single most important protection built into […]
How to Handle Late Rent Payments
Rent is due on the first. By the fifth, nothing has hit your account. You have already run the numbers and you know you cannot carry this unit for free. You start thinking about filing for eviction. Maybe you already paid a process server. Then your phone buzzes: the tenant just Zelled you $500. Not […]
The Carrington Short Sale Guide
Selling your home in a short sale helps you move on without big debts. Let’s look into how to start fresh with Carrington Mortgage.
The Truist Short Sale Guide
Are you struggling to keep up with your mortgage payments on your Illinois home? If so, you’re not alone. Financial setbacks can happen to anyone, and getting through those challenges can be overwhelming. If your lender is Truist Bank, and you are trying to figure out a way out of debt, this is the right article for learning how to do short sales.