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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
