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Mike and John, now rolling as partners of the firm
Timing your last mortgage payment before closing
Do I NEED an attorney for my Illinois real estate closing?
The easy way to transfer property upon death
Buyers and sellers: new lending guidelines (and what to do about them)
When Racquets Make Too Much Racket –
What's Wrong with Free Little Libraries?
What are the seller’s typical closing costs?
NEW ADDRESS: 1 N. State Street
Do you need a lawyer to transfer a title?
Selling as-is? The buyers may still ask for concessions
New Illinois county recording fees starts 07-01-23
Why won't a buyer's lender approve this loan?
Buying real estate with co-ownership?
Pros and cons of post-closing possession
Post-closing privacy for Chicago-area home buyers: Limiting access to your private data
Mike Likes: 2023 Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival
2022 in Review - Trends We Will Watch in 2023
"What if I don't shovel?" Chicago snow shoveling law and etiquette
New for 2023! Illinois smoke detector law
Attracting buyers when interest rates are high
Cook County announces state equalization factor for 2022 tax bills
“They charged what?!” Buyers, here’s how to avoid surprises when hiring a real estate lawyer
Get to know CookCountyAssessor.com
Tax hike?! 3 ways to fight Cook County property assessments
Where are the Cook County property tax bills?
A bathroom mirror is a fixture in a home—or is it?
Complicated? It’s all right.
New! 2022 updates to the Illinois Residential Real Property Act
Do I HAVE to pay income taxes?
The awful truth about my first real estate closing
Brokers, when clients ask about the new title company disclosures...
Naming Names (should brokers list an attorney on the client's contract?)
The who, what and how of Chicago blue cart recycling
The New FNMA Guideline Everyone Should be Aware of Before Buying a Condo
Six Ways That Unsolicited Purchase Offer Might Not Be As Great A Deal As You Hoped For
They Asked for What?
Who's in Charge of Fixing Miami's Aging Condos? (and what about here in Chicago?)
Ink Color Matters
FOE FOILS FOSSIL-HUNTER'S FLOAT TRIPS
Do I HAVE to shovel? Chicago snow shoveling law and etiquette
In the news: Relief for the mortgage biz during shutdown
In the news: Investing in Chicago's gentrifying neighborhoods
Avoiding drama at the final walk through
Smart tips for choosing a real estate agent
Let’s kick discrimination out of real estate
Good for Chicago: Gilda’s Club Chicago
The buyer’s guide to homeowners insurance
Good for Chicago: Free music school for kids
Good for Chicago: Illinois Legal Aid Online
Good for Chicago: Reading in Motion
Should lawyers protect clients from wire transfer fraud? I say YES!
Hey Chicago, how about that CityKey?
HRRA: Illinois' remedy against reckless contractors
The who, what and how of Chicago blue cart recycling in 2018
With federal tax reform looming, should I prepay 2017 Cook County property taxes?
We hit 100 Yelp reviews! Read the good, the bad and the indifferent
Celebrating Thanksgiving with a Side of Gratitude
Help! My Neighbor’s Old Tree is Growing Over my Roof
Protect your property from mortgage fraud (FREE!)
The Equifax data breach and you — 6 steps to take now
Heroes Home Advantage - happy Veterans' Day
Home owners: Stay safe by knowing these 7 features of your home
What to do when drones fly near your home
Zoiks! Real estate scams up 480%
Cleaner. Leaner. Still generally civil. Check out our new website!
Meet John Aylesworth