The Illinois Landlord’s Guide to Security Deposits (Free Receipt + Checklist)
This article will tell you all about security deposits – How Much? Where? When? What? and What not!
What Is a Good Cap Rate in Chicago? 2026 Benchmarks by Neighborhood
Updated April 20, 2026 · Chicago Investor Attorney What Is a Good Cap Rate in Chicago? (2026 Benchmarks by Neighborhood and Asset Class) The short answer is 6 to 8 percent for stabilized Class B multifamily in 2026, with meaningful variance by neighborhood and property class. Sub-5 percent cap rates are almost always a trap […]
Block 606: Chicago Tenant Right of First Refusal
The new Tenant Right of First Refusal ordinance could block your sale completely unless you follow very specific steps.
I broke it all down here: timelines, exemptions, required forms, penalties — everything.
? If your property is between Addison & Hirsch, from Pulaski to Western, this affects you.
Subject-To Real Estate in Illinois: How It Works, What Breaks, Why Paperwork Matters
Unearth the potential of non-traditional real estate strategies! Explore the complexities of Subject To finance and Wrap mortgages. Discover their advantages, inherent risks, and strategic implementation, all backed by real-life scenarios. Make informed investment decisions today!
Wholesaling Houses in Illinois: The 2026 Legal Rules (and Three Ways to Stay Out of Trouble)
Updated April 20, 2026 · Illinois Real Estate Attorney Wholesaling Houses in Illinois: The 2026 Legal Rules (and Three Ways to Stay Out of Trouble) SB1872 is still Illinois law in 2026. Assign more than one contract in a 12-month period without a broker license and IDFPR can fine you, void your deals, and refer […]
Quantitative Tightening and Inverted Market Economics of Housing
Reuters just published an article announcing a leak from the Federal Reserve about the beginning of Quantitative Tightening – https://www.reuters.com/business/calling-time-qe-central-banks-prep-synchronized-asset-cull-2022-04-19/. What, you might ask is that? For the last decade, the Banks have been adding money to their balance sheets at the end of every day. This is called Quantitative Easing. They do this through […]
Dual Agency? Rights, Realtors, and Lawyers.
While dual agency agreements allow buyers and sellers to save money and better project costs, both parties will never truly get the maximum benefit they would in an adversarial transaction.
What Kind of Mortgage Would a Mortgage Attorney Recommend?
Buying without your finances in order can cost 1000s annually. Learn the new FICO score guidelines and FHA rules for 2020’s post-COVID lending.
The Best Time to Buy a House?? Why COVID-19 Corrected the Seller Market in Chicago.
Spring 2020 is the best time to buy a house in Chicago. With COVID19, values have never been lower. We found the data that shows how you can make money. Capitalize on the low values, high cash flow and long term stability of Chicago with your portfolio.