by Lauren Jackson | Aug 2, 2026 | Attorney, buying a home, Kane County, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home, Taxes
One of the biggest numbers on your closing statement, and the one clients ask me about most, isn’t the price of the house. It’s the real estate tax credit. If you’re selling, it can feel like a big chunk of your proceeds. If you’re buying, it...
by Lauren Jackson | May 19, 2017 | buying a home, Kane County, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home, Taxes
When it comes to issues with local real estate, one of the hardest things for people to understand is the property tax billing process. In Illinois, our property tax bills are billed in arrears. For instance, if you owned property in the year 2016, you will be paying...
