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Being a landlord just got a little easier with Rentalutions
Who is Rentalutions? One-stop-shop web-based company that helps landlords comply with the Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance, Draft Leases, Applications, and Credit Reports, Collect rents and deposits, and Service Calls.
Residential Closing Checklist for Buyers by Greg Braun
Residential real estate closings can be frustrating. Challenges can arise at any of the many steps required for a successful closing, making residential real estate closings anything but routine. Today, buyers find closings increase their stress levels more than ever...
Cook County Treasurer’s Office
In Cook County, the County Treasurer oversees the second-largest property tax collection and distribution system in the United States. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is responsible for: Printing and mailing bills based on the data provided by other county and...
Stress and the Real Estate Transaction: Causes and Suggestions for Relief
We always hear from clients that this real estate closing will be simple. When I hear that, I cringe because even under the best of circumstances I know that clients will experience a bit of stress as they move from contract to closing. Change produces stress. To be...
Short Sale and REO Issues for Purchasers
Short sales can be the most frustrating of all residential real estate transactions. A short sale occurs when the seller does not have enough equity in the home to pay the mortgages and expenses. In this case, the parties have to wait for the Seller’s bank to approve...