real estate law

Buying or selling a home can come with challenges, especially in a market that fluctuates frequently. While many homeowners may be comfortable in their homes and have no intention of selling, others prefer having options if the desire to sell arises. Sadly, because...

Homeowners’ associations, also known as HOAs, are common in Illinois and around the country. An HOA is in place to protect a planned community by creating and enforcing rules based on desired standards. When one moves to a community with an HOA, one should be aware of...

If you’re an Illinois landlord, tenant or Homeowners Association (HOA) board member, you may encounter legal challenges that are difficult to resolve as you carry out the duties and obligations of your position. It’s not uncommon for disagreements to occur. For...

Investing in real estate can be lucrative for those in Illinois who are looking to expand their portfolio. But choosing the right real estate investments comes with a unique set of challenges when compared to other types of investments. Anyone who is interested in...

If you are building a new commercial facility in Illiniois, you are likely worried about potential issues. Indeed, construction defects can lead to real estate litigation. Construction defects Construction defects can occur at all levels of construction, for improper...

Legal issues involving real estate law can be some of the most detail-oriented and complicated issues that Illinois residents might face. Sure, a seemingly run-of-the-mill purchase or lease agreement might appear to be fairly straightforward, for example, but those...

Commercial landlords in the Godfrey area often have many issues that confront them on a weekly basis. Many of these issues are addressed in the commercial lease agreement which is why that agreement is so important. The lease is the backbone of a commercial landlord...

Real estate law is one of those areas where many people tend to see more complications than solutions. There is no doubt that this area of the law is oftentimes heavy on documentation, records and the exact wording of contracts. Easements, for example, fall under an...

Whether you are buying your forever home, a vacation home or you are downsizing to a smaller home, one section of your purchase agreement will likely contain contingencies. Contingencies benefit buyers in Illinois by permitting them to cancel the purchase agreement if...

Buying a home is often one of the largest purchases a Godfrey area resident will make. The home buying process can be complicated, and many buyers don’t understand all the ins and outs. Although just having a realtor can work fine when purchasing a home, bringing in...