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 | Nov 1, 2022 | Attorney, buying a home, Lawyer, Real Estate, selling a home
Are you ready to buy a home? Are you ready to sell your current home? Do you think it is possible to do both transactions in one day? With some good planning and a little bit of luck on your side, it can be done. If possible, we encourage our clients not to buy and...
by Lauren Jackson | Sep 22, 2021 | buying a home, Real Estate, real estate closing
Who could have predicted that at one moment our country and state would shut down due to a pandemic and shortly thereafter emerge into one of the hottest real estate markets in recent memory? If you are a first-time homebuyer, a competitive housing market can...
by Lauren Jackson | Jun 3, 2021 | buying a home, Real Estate, real estate appraisal, selling a home
Zillow, Zillow, Zillow The name Zillow may be a play on the word “zillions,” relating to the zillions of data points used to develop the Zestimate. Zillow also rhymes with pillow and triggers the emotions attached to homeownership. Did you know that the term Zillow...
by Lauren Jackson | Nov 17, 2020 | buying a home, Real Estate, real estate closing
Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property. The ideal form of ownership varies depending on the type of real estate you own. Below, we take a look at the different types of real...
by Lauren Jackson | Apr 14, 2020 | buying a home, Real Estate, selling a home
Life is good and you believe you have found your forever home. However, what happens if you signed a contract to purchase that home and you changed your mind? Is there a way to cancel a real estate contract without being penalized? When purchasing a...