Real Estate
What Should I Expect at a Cook County Civil Court Hearing?
How do Court Hearings Work in Cook County Civil Court? A Cook County civil court hearing is a scheduled appearance before a judge where the...
How Long Do You Have to File a Mechanic Lien in Illinois? A Contractor’s Guide to the 90-Day and Two-Year Deadlines
Missing a deadline under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act almost always means losing the lien. Here is what every contractor, subcontractor, and supplier needs to...
How long does a civil lawsuit take in Cook County?
Do Cook County civil lawsuits end in less than a year? Most civil lawsuits in Cook County take between 12 and 24 months from filing...
Missed the Mechanic Lien Deadline in Illinois? Other Ways to Recover What You Are Owed
If the mechanic lien window has closed, the debt has not disappeared. Illinois law provides several alternative claims that contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers can use...
All About the Illinois Power of Lawyer Act
A power of attorney allows a person (known as a “principal”) to appoint a representative (or agent) to manage their property and affairs in the event they...
Real Estate Closing Costs in Illinois
Closing costs is an umbrella term used for a realtor commissions, taxes, title related fees, filing fees, and other costs due at closing. A closing...
How Do You Know if You Need Title Insurance?
Performing a title search and obtaining title insurance are two common requirements homebuyers encounter, particularly during the mortgage closing process. Simply put, the title is the official...
Things to Keep In Mind When Buying Commercial Property
Regardless of whether it’s commercial or residential, any real-estate transaction can be overwhelming. They are typically full of long negotiations and complex contracts, and the...
Staying Safe with Your Power of Lawyer
Power of attorney documents are legal forms that most people encounter at some point in time in their lives. These documents may be common, but...
Five Tips for Negotiating Your Next Commercial Lease
Despite what people may tell you, just about everything in life is negotiable. This is particularly true in the world of commercial real estate. Commercial...
What Happens if You Inherit a Property in Foreclosure?
Knowing what will happen to your home or real estate properties after you pass is an important part of proper estate planning. However, it is...
What Happens If Your Landlord Defaults on the Mortgage?
What happens if your landlord ends up in foreclosure after defaulting on the mortgage? In most U.S. jurisdictions a tenant cannot be immediately evicted or...