An easement is an agreement that allows someone else to use a piece of real estate in a specific way. For instance, a property owner who does not have access to the nearest road may have an easement with their neighbor allowing them to cross their property or use...
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Year: 2021
2 mistakes to avoid when closing a home purchase
A home purchase is a huge investment. You are investing in a sanctuary. A place where you will probably raise your family and make precious memories. As such, home purchase requires thoughtful consideration to be certain that you get everything right the first time. ...
What must a home seller tell a prospective buyer in Illinois?
What a feeling of elation people get when, after weeks or months of futilely hunting for the ideal home, they find what they want! It’s like starting a fresh chapter of your or your family’s life in brand new surroundings. Nevertheless, there are some preliminary...
What do you need to consider when closing on a home?
Buying your first home can be daunting. It is probably the biggest purchase you have ever made, and you are committing to pay a significant percentage of your wages for the next quarter of a century. The most important thing is to ensure that the owner has the right...
AN INCENTIVE TO ACTUALLY MOVE TO ILLINOIS?!?!
A new housing program in Illinois may actually entice individuals to move to Illinois rather than out. The program, called SmartBuy, started in December, 2020 and may provide graduates saddled with student loan debt a better (and quicker) opportunity to own their own...
HB 3656: WHAT IT IS AND HOW IF AFFECTS THE COMMUNITY
Gov. Pritzker signed House Bill 3656 into law on February 22, 2021 stirring debates amongst the Illinois community. No matter whether you support or are against the bill, it is important to educate yourself on the new protocols the bill has created. Some of the...