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...
Experienced Representation In Business Law, Estate Planning And Tax Law
Experienced Representation In Business Law, Estate Planning And Tax Law
Experienced Representation In Business Law, Estate Planning And Tax Law
real estate law
How an attorney can help with a home purchase
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...
What is a “quiet title” action?
One of the things that makes real estate law so complex is that many parties can have claims on a piece of property. For instance, if a property owner dies and leaves the property to their family, various family members may have a legal interest in the property....
Understanding easements
An easement gives a person, organization or government entity an interest in land that is owned by someone else. Easements are used for a specific purpose and allow the easement holder to have a right of way or use property. Types of easements There are three main...
Buying a home and dealing with CC&Rs
Purchasing a home is a major step to take in life. Thus, it is important to understand everything one is getting into before making a large purchase. While the transaction is primarily about obtaining a home, it could also encompass specific rules on how the real...
Avoid these problems with investment properties
Low interest rates may usher one of the most lucrative markets for investment properties this spring. There may be excellent opportunities to add to a real estate portfolio or even making a first-time purchase of an investment property. But you should be aware of...
What is a quiet title action?
Acquiring property is a momentous occasion in a person’s life. A car, a house, a vacation home – these are true measures of our hard work. However, nothing dampens the mood like finding out other people may also have an ownership stake in the property. For those in...
Defective titles can put the home buying process to a halt
Buying a home, whether it is your starter home or your “forever” home is an exciting process. There are many steps in the home buying process in Illinois. One major part of purchasing a home is a title search. Title searches are essential, as a defective title may...
Review documents carefully in any real estate transaction
The purchase or sale of real estate, whether it is for business or personal use, can be an exciting time for all involved. Businesses acquire real estate to start up, expand or to find space for inventory or employees. Individuals and families throughout Illinois buy...
Homestead laws may help protect property owners during bankruptcy
When you experience financial hardship in your life, you may find yourself in a position where you can no longer afford your mortgage payments. This is a scary situation for many people who are facing bankruptcy and you may wonder if you will end up homeless. We...