by web | Oct 28, 2021 | Residential Real Estate Buyers
Yes, property taxes are commonly included in your monthly mortgage payment. Lenders often use an escrow account to collect a portion of your annual property taxes, along with homeowners’ insurance, and pay those amounts on your behalf. This helps make sure taxes...
by web | Oct 14, 2021 | Residential Real Estate Buyers, Residential Real Estate Sellers
How do I get a copy of my deed in Illinois Tendering and receiving a deed is an integral part of buying or selling real estate in Illinois. A deed is a legal document that documents the transfer of ownership of a property. When you purchase a home or land in the State...
by web | Sep 30, 2021 | Residential Real Estate Buyers
How To Lower Property Taxes In Illinois Property taxes in Illinois are among the highest in the nation, but homeowners have several options to reduce their tax burden. From appealing your property assessment to applying for exemptions and relief programs,...
by web | Sep 16, 2021 | Residential Real Estate Buyers
If you own real estate in Illinois, you must pay property taxes. These property taxes are collected by the county and local governments in which that real property is located, and the tax funds are used to pay for many services, including school districts. Even if you...
by web | Jul 8, 2021 | Residential Real Estate Buyers
You’ve saved the money, you’ve picked out the house, you’ve applied for the loan, and the day has finally come: the closing. Your documents are in order, you have your final payments ready, and you take the step to walk into the room to finish the job. But now the...
by web | Jun 16, 2021 | Residential Real Estate Buyers, Residential Real Estate Sellers
Home prices in the United States are up a record 17 percent over last year, a surprising statistic considering a once-in-a-century pandemic and near-record levels of unemployment throughout 2020. Houses are selling like hotcakes in Illinois, and sellers have no...
