In a previous article (Key Benefits of Land Trusts for Home Owners) we discussed the many advantages of owning your home in a land trust. Many homeowners have a Power of Attorney (POA), whereby they designate a trusted individual to…
In a previous article (Land Trust) we discussed that a land trust is a method of owning real estate, whereby one party (the “trustee”), agrees to hold legal title to a property for the benefit of the “beneficiary(s)”. Essentially, the…
In our previous article, we discussed that if you are a business owner that provides goods or services to the public, you must comply with the ADA and Illinois law pertaining to accommodation of service dogs. In some situations it…
Service animals are dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Such work or task may include: guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting…
With mortgage rates around 4% and the positive outlook on real estate prices, 2017 may be the time for you to purchase a home instead of renting. If you are in a position to qualify for a mortgage, and you…
In our past article, we discussed the hidden costs involved in the home buying process. We discussed that some of these costs must be paid by the buyer upfront, and are nonrefundable - even if you end up not closing…
Chicago home sales rose 9.3 percent in January, 2017, from the same period last year. Chicago home prices increased by 12.4 percent over the same period in 2016. Illinois median home prices have already recovered to pre-recession levels. If that…
In a previous article we discussed that certain traffic violations are commonly set for hearing in the city of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings. Why are some traffic violations heard and decided by the Department of Administrative Hearings and others…
In a previous article we discussed that the Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings handles violations of city ordinances by individuals and/or businesses, as set forth in the Municipal Code of Chicago (“MCC”). We further outlined the process by which administrative…
The Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings adjudicates all violations of the Municipal Code of Chicago ("MCC"). These violations relate to the public health, safety, welfare, morals and quality of life of the residents of the City of Chicago. Also included…