As the real estate industry evolves, buyers have been asking if they should hire a real estate agent to help them buy real estate. Our answer is an emphatic...

So, you found a condo you want to buy. But your ESA (Emotional Support Animal) does not meet the pet restrictions of the Homeowners Association (HOA). Or maybe you already live in a no-pets HOA and now need a furry friend for support. How do you get an Illinois HOA to allow your ESA?

Homeowners, in Cook County tax exemptions can lower your property tax bill significantly. And now (March 2025) is the time to apply for your 2024 exemptions. There's a lot to know, so here's a good overview.

The new CAR contract updates and the 8.0 are here! But, from what I hear, training has been uneven for real estate brokers. 

Brokers, welcome to 2025! As we start the New Year, here are five things our legal team is paying close attention to. You should be too. Here they are...

Brokers, I thought I'd share a story that explains why John and go to buyers' closings in person, when so many other attorneys don't. 

A young woman sits in a bland, minimally furnished room inside the nondescript title company office. I walk down the hallway and hear her sniffling. Instinctively, I stop and peek in the open doorway.

For many of our real estate buyers and sellers, maintaining privacy online is important. Which is why last year Mike posted these tips to...

The real estate industry is always shifting and evolving. Recently, lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors and national brokerages have resulted in new commission structures for many real estate brokers....and many questions from clients.