by Lauren Jackson | Nov 9, 2023 | Attorney, buying a home, Contracts, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home
Whether you can get your earnest money back if you cancel your real estate contract depends on the specific terms and conditions outlined in the contract and the circumstances surrounding the cancellation. An earnest money deposit is a sum of money provided by the...
by Lauren Jackson | Sep 20, 2023 | Attorney, buying a home, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home
Hiring a real estate attorney is an important part when purchasing or selling real estate. Asking the right questions can make sure the attorney is a good fit for your transaction. Hiring the right attorney could make or break the deal. The legal industry has become...
by Lauren Jackson | Aug 27, 2023 | Attorney, Lawyer, Limited Liability Company, Real Estate, Small Business
If you own one or more real estate rental properties, a question to ask yourself should be what is the best way to legally protect yourself and your properties from liability? The top strategy utilized today is to create an LLC, or a Series LLC. A Limited Liability...
by Lauren Jackson | Aug 7, 2023 | Attorney, buying a home, Contracts, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, Real Estate Inspection, selling a home
When buying residential or commercial real estate, it is highly recommended to get a certified inspection on the property. A residential home inspection report is a document prepared by a professional home inspector after assessing the condition of a residential...
by Lauren Jackson | Jul 22, 2023 | Attorney, buying a home, Elgin, foreclosure, Lawyer, mortgage, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home, Short Sale, St. Charles
When having to deal with a short sale real estate transaction, you should never allow a buyer to move in before the process has been finalized. Allowing a buyer to move can be a risky decision for several reasons and we will explore a couple of them below. Based on...
by Lauren Jackson | Jul 5, 2023 | Attorney, Deed, owner's title policy, Quit claim deed, Real Estate, St. Charles
To remove a person from the title of a house while keeping the ownership of the property intact, you will have to go through a legal process and almost certainly hire a real estate lawyer. Whether the person you want to be removed is alive or deceased will have an...
