Real Estate

When work is done on your Illinois home, you typically pay the general contractor hired to complete the project. However, the contractor will likely hire other parties to supply products or complete tasks related to your home improvement project. If any party related...

Are you considering the purchase of a commercial building in Illinois? Buying commercial real estate can be challenging, especially if you're doing so for the first time. Doing your homework goes a long way to ensure that your intended property is a good investment....

Entrepreneurs looking to buy real estate in Illinois for their next venture sometimes must apply for zoning changes to realize their dreams. Even if the current zoning is applicable, you may need a variance for your intended use. Here's how to proceed when facing your...

Mechanic's liens are highly common for any type of construction job. In this industry, things don't always go as expected, and it's often out of the workers' hands. Whenever there are payment disputes in a real estate project, mechanic's liens are the way that these...

In Illinois, there are occasions where an owner of a property may encounter issues with the title, making it impossible for them to sell, pass it along to their heirs or do what they want with it. If you are having a title dispute, here's what you need to know about...

Commercial real estate might be in high demand in Illinois, but that doesn't mean that you're guaranteed to make a sale. You'll still have to make the property look appealing and figure out how to compete with other sellers on the market. What's the best way to sell...

Easements can be confusing features of real estate law, but it is important to clearly understand the easement process and your rights. An easement is something that almost every business owner will face, especially if the company is on property owned by someone else....