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Residential Real Estate
The importance of a title search
Buying your new home is probably going to be the most significant purchase you’ll ever make. This is an exciting time but because of the sums of money involved, you also want to think about protecting yourself. Something you will want to do before committing to a...
Residential real estate trends to watch in 2023
The housing market has weathered dramatic peaks and valleys since 2020. Understandably, both buyers and sellers of residential real estate are eager to learn what is likely to be in store for the market as 2023 dawns. After all, it’s difficult to strategize both sale...
Finding the right real estate agent to sell your home
It's no secret that selling a home can be a difficult process. There are many things to consider, from setting the right price to preparing your home for potential buyers. One of the most important decisions you will make during this process is choosing the right real...
Why do homebuyers typically require title insurance?
The most important document you fill out when buying a home is arguably the deed. After all, the deed that adds your name to the title is the document that officially makes you the owner of the property. After you record that deed, the title records maintained by the...
What is a quiet title action?
You need to be sure of several things when buying a house. For example, you need to know you can get the funding and the house is structurally sound. Another is that the title is clean. Occasionally someone offers a property for sale, knowing it is not theirs to sell....
3 crucial property transfer documents to expect when closing a home
After all the legwork and due diligence, you’ve finally found your dream home – and you are ready to buy it. Congratulations! On closing day, you will be paying for the property, your lender (if you are working with one) will fund the home, and the seller will...
The pros and cons of selling a home via FSBO
You’re moving to another city and want to sell your home as soon as possible. It’s common for homeowners to use realtors or house-buying companies to sell their homes. But some individuals think it’s better to sell without the aid of another person or business, also...
What is a residential purchase agreement, and what needs to go in it?
When buying or selling a house in Illinois, you are required to complete a residential purchase agreement before you can complete. Its purpose is to make sure all of the important factors in the transaction, such as purchase price and means of financing, are recorded....
Does an offer with multiple contingencies pose a risk?
Selling real property means accepting a degree of uncertainty in your future. You may not know how much the final price will be or when you will eventually need to leave the home. Reviewing buyer offers can be an exciting -- and frustrating -- process. The final sale...