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Homeownership
Buying, selling, and owning property in Illinois.
Owning a home
(4 resources)
Owning a home common questions
Answers to common questions about owning a home, including property taxes, insurance, home repairs, and local requirements.
FAQ
How property owners can protect against fraud
Easy steps Illinois property owners can take right away to reduce the risk of being targeted by real estate scammers.
How-To
What happens if I don't pay my property taxes?
Explore the risks of not paying property taxes on time and determine when and how property tax debt can be addressed.
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Can a contractor put a mechanics lien on my house?
Explains rules for a mechanics lien and how to resolve a mechanics lien issue.
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Property associations
(2 resources)
Living in a residential community association basics
Learn about how community association rules, fees, and governing documents shape your rights and responsibilities as a property owner.
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Housing cooperatives common questions
Get answers to common questions about housing co-ops, including types, ownership, governance, financing, monthly fees, and resale rules.
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Buying and selling property
(9 resources)
Buying a home common questions
Find answers to common questions about buying property, including mortgage financing, inspections, and closing.
FAQ
Real estate fraud basics
Learn about fraud risks in Illinois property deals.
Guide
Real estate fraud common questions
Find out the warning signs and consequences for fake deed (fake seller), wire, and earnest money fraud.
FAQ
Contract for deed common questions
Get answers to common questions about contracts for deed (rent-to-own agreements), including how they work, rights, risks, and what to watch out.
FAQ
How property buyers can protect against fraud
Tips for real estate buyers to avoid common property scams.
How-To
How property sellers can protect against fraud
Helpful strategies for property sellers to avoid being scammed.
How-To
Dealing with real estate fraud
What Illinois property sellers, buyers, and owners can do when encountering suspected deed fraud (fake seller fraud), wire fraud, or earnest money check fraud.
How-To
Recording documents common questions
Learn about how to record documents with the county.
FAQ
Selling a home
Understand the major steps and legal issues that arise when you sell residential real estate.
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Resources for lawyers about homeownership
(8 resources)
Causes of action: Real property actions
Explains grounds for causes of action in real property actions. Includes: easements and other real property interests, mechanics lien foreclosure, eminent domain, and drainage actions. 2024 Edition
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Title Insurance: Law and Practice
A manual that gives an overview and explains special circumstances in the field of title insurance. 2023 edition.
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IICLE classics: Ward on title examinations
Manual on title including objections to title, descriptions, boundaries, conveyances, taxes, title searches, etc.
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Elements of Illinois Law: Real Estate Practice
Manual on real estate practice, including sections on developing your practice, establishing business relationships, and setting up office procedures. 2023 edition
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Real estate taxation: Exemptions, assessments, and challenges
Manual on real estate taxation with info on taxable and exempt property, appraisals, property taxes, and more. 2024 edition
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Title Insurance: The Defense Obligation
A manual on title insurance, including notice, coverage issues, and the rights of both the insurer and the insured. 2019 edition.
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Premises liability
Manual for practitioners outlining premises liability, including the elements of a case and common defenses and immunities. 2021 Edition.
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Real estate taxation: Assessments, rate challenges, and tax sale matters
Manual on real estate taxation with info on assessments, rate challenges, tax sale matters, and more. 2024 edition
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