Real Estate
Learn the important terms and documents that renters and buyers alike need to understand.
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Illinois Requirements for Quitclaim Deeds
If you're required to file a quitclaim deed in Illinois, some of the forms and exemptions you'll use and claim may surprise you. Follow these guidelines so you'll know exactly what to do to properly file your deed.
· 5 min read
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Tenants’ Rights: Knowing Your Rights as a Tenant
There are specific laws that provide protection for tenants. Being informed when you are a renter allows you to know your rights and stand up for yourself when necessary.
· 4 min read
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage During the COVID-19 Crisis?
With interest rates at historic lows, this may be an opportunity for homeowners to save big by refinancing mortgages.
· 4 min read
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Home Buying Terms You Need to Know
Get up to speed on the jargon used when it comes to home purchases and mortgages.
· 6 min read
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COVID-19 and Evictions: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
The COVID-19 pandemic is prompting states and cities to enact new laws that protect certain tenants from eviction during the emergency. The laws are changing daily, so yesterday's laws may be obsolete today. Learn what applies to you and how to follow it.
· 5 min read
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Renter's Rights: Understanding Constructive Eviction
Is your landlord trying to force you out by making the property difficult or impossible to use? If so, you need to know your rights when it comes to constructive eviction.
· 4 min read
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How Much House Can I Afford?
In the process of buying a home, it's easy to get swept up in the excitement and become financially overextended. Learn what hidden costs you should budget for when calculating what you're comfortable paying each month for a new home.
· 4 min read
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The Hidden Fees of Homebuying
Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase you'll ever make. Learn what hidden costs you may encounter so you can be prepared.
· 6 min read
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Homebuying: How Does Escrow Work?
Escrow is an important part of the home-buying and mortgage process. Familiarize yourself with what it means and how it works.
· 4 min read
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Loan Lessons: What's the Right Mortgage Loan for You
The record number of home foreclosures a decade ago taught consumers to get smarter about mortgage loan decisions. This guide to mortgage loan options will help you make an informed decision that works for your situation.
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