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Trusts and limited liability companies (LLCs) are both legal vehicles that can be used to manage and protect assets, minimize taxation, and avoid probate. Read on to find out which one is right for your wealth building and wealth transfer needs.
The Illinois Real Property Disclosure Act was enacted to protect home buyers and on May 13, 2022, changes to this Act, also known as HB4322, were signed into law by Governor Pritzker, with the new changes to be effective immediately. Read on to see what home sellers must disclose to be in compliance.
Finding the right Real Estate Attorney for you can be easy if you follow these 3 easy steps.
People go into real estate transactions thinking they don't need an attorney until they need one. Read on to learn four ways that a professional real estate attorney can bring value to a transaction.
ESTATENVY spoke with Alexis Hart McDowell, an experienced real estate attorney in Chicago, to learn more about the actual role of a real estate attorney and why they are so important in the process of selling or buying a home.
Did you know there are fees, fines, and expenses that you could be responsible for when you buy a property that belong to the Seller that don’t show up on title? Without a proper understanding of what does and doesn’t show up on title, you could be stuck paying for debts that attach to the property that were incurred by the Seller. Read on to find out more.
o avoid competing against multiple offers and bidding wars, you need to know how to make your offer stand out from the others. One solution you should consider is making your offer an “as is” offer. Read on to learn how this can benefit you.
Alexis Hart McDowell, a real estate attorney from Chicago, is one of the many generous people helping bring the Obama Presidential Center to life on the South Side of Chicago through financial support.
I was thrilled to be asked to be an expert on the Chase homeownership podcast to shed some light into the closing process for first time home buyers. Take a listen and catch the gems that will help you on your home buying journey!
While code violations may seem like a daunting problem, especially for those trying to sell for a high price, dealing with these may not be as difficult as it seems. Read on to learn more about your options to help you sell your home and still profit in spite of any code violations.
Reverse mortgages are useful, but they’re also complex. If you are making end-of-life plans for a loved one, it’s important to know the various options you have regarding their property. Read on to find out what your options are.
A real estate transaction can only proceed if the house has a clear title. That means that the party selling it has the legal right to do so and that there are no liens or claims against the property. Read on to learn more.
