The 2015 Second installment real estate tax bills for Cook County have been released as of 10:00am this morning.  For Chicago residents, this bill has been highly anticipated (dreaded) since the 2015 re-assessments were announced.  As I wrote

“This project will create thousands of jobs and generate new economic opportunities for residents in our neighborhoods,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel said. Source: City closes $500M redevelopment deal for Old Main Post Office Hat tip to the Sun

In the second installment of my series on closing costs, I will tackle title charges.  Generally speaking, when you buy or sell a home, the closing of the transaction takes place at a title company.  The title company has two main roles: 1.

If you have ever bought or sold a home, you know that there are all sorts of charges that you incur in addition to the purchase price, which are known to most as “closing costs.”  We all know about them, but estimating the final number

How much do you charge? This seems like a no-brainer, but I am surprised at how often people do not ask me during the introduction phone call.  There is no reason to be shy!  No one expects the attorney to work for free, but you need to know that

My friends at avvo.com wrote a nice little guide for those of you who are in the market for a real estate lawyer.  Check out the guide here.  It’s definitely worth checking out if you want an anxiety free way to get some questions answered.

Although the upcoming presidential election is dominating the headlines (thanks, Donald), next Tuesday’s primary is about so much more than who will be the next resident of the White House.  Statewide, we are voting on our representatives in

Things are getting interesting over at the Old Post Office again.  As I wrote back on February 29, the City is moving to take control of the property to sell it to someone who will develop it.  Mayor Emanuel’s plan received approval from the