by Lauren Jackson | Jun 7, 2023 | Attorney, buying a home, Elgin, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home, St. Charles
If you are selling real estate (residential or commercial), you have a lot going on. Not only do you have to deal with your regular life stressors but add in packing, moving, dealing with inspection issues, etc. it can become overwhelming. We understand it is not an...
by Lauren Jackson | Mar 7, 2023 | Elgin, Quit claim deed, Real Estate, Transfer on death instrument
In 2012 the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act became Illinois law. This act authorized the use of a new deed called the Transfer on Death Instrument (“TODI”). This new tool allows the transfer of residential real estate outside of...
by Lauren Jackson | Jan 5, 2016 | Attorney, buying a home, Elgin, Kane County, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home
Two common questions I get from my real estate clients who are selling property are: how and when do I get my money? In Illinois we make sure all parties to the transaction (buyer & seller) are safely covered with title insurance. Title insurance protects the...
by Lauren Jackson | Oct 17, 2015 | Attorney, buying a home, Elgin, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home, Short Sale
Based on my experience, you should not assume anything with a short sale until the offer has been accepted and funding has been approved (all documents have been signed). If you are the selling party during the short sale process, you should never assume anything...
