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...
by Lauren Jackson | Oct 13, 2019 | Contract for deed, Quit claim deed, Real Estate, warranty deed
A deed for real estate is a legal document that transfers ownership of real estate from one owner to another. When buying and selling real estate, in the state of Illinois, there are several different types of deeds that are used. If you are selling or buying real...
by Lauren Jackson | Sep 2, 2019 | Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home
For most people, the most expensive transaction you will ever make is the sale of your home. However, before you are able to sell your home, there is a process that must be followed. If using one, you will be working heavily with your real estate...
by Lauren Jackson | Jul 20, 2019 | buying a home, Real Estate, Real Estate Inspection
If you are thinking of buying a home it is not required, but highly recommended, that you get a home inspection by a qualified home inspector. What is a home inspection and how should you use the report? A home inspection is exactly what it sounds like, a thorough...
by Lauren Jackson | Jun 10, 2019 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Real Estate
The power of attorney for property in Illinois is a versatile and powerful document. There are two main functions it serves for our clients at Lauren Jackson Law. Not only is it used in all of our Estate Planning packages, but we also use it for our real estate...
by Lauren Jackson | Mar 30, 2019 | Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate
Occasionally, I have a case brought to my practice where a homeowner has died and had no known family members to whom the house should transfer. In this case, there are a few different options for how to handle the future ownership of the house. If the homeowner...
