Residential Real Estate:
The decision to purchase or sell a home is often a stressful and challenging time for many families. Our law firm works with our clients throughout every step of the process to ease any apprehensions and thoroughly tend to our clients needs. Whether you are selling or purchasing a home or investment property, working to keep property taxes as low as possible, leasing a property, or facing a foreclosure or short sale, our group of qualified attorneys and support staff are here to support you, answer your questions, and provide the guidance necessary to get the results you deserve.
Our experienced attorneys thoroughly examine the title history of the property, research any potential municipal violations or liens, review homeowner association rules and regulations, and collaborate with the opposing party’s attorney and broker in order to assure a safe and efficient closing. Claims against property title are at an all-time high, and misunderstandings about what title insurance protection provides are commonplace. Unfortunately, transferring a property title is not as simple as transferring the title of a car. You cannot simply sign it and hand it over to someone else. Property conveyance is a highly detailed legal process requiring the help of a seasoned real estate lawyer. Our law firm has many years of experience with real estate transfers, and is pleased to help you with your property conveyance.
Our firm charges a flat rate, quoted at the beginning of representation and will work every step of the way with you on the closing of your transaction. We carefully review and explain each and every document and of course, each and every dollar amount, before you sign them to insure your contract contains all agreements made in the negotiation of the sale.
While our efficient representation aims to limit disputes, misunderstandings happen from time to time. Real estate disputes may occur long after the initial transaction, but are skilled negotiators can often mediate where necessary or vigorously litigate any unexpected and unresolved issues.
Residential Tax Appeals:
Cook County is not required to inform a taxpayer their home has been over assessed. It is for this reason our Cook County property tax lawyers assist over-assessed homeowners fight their property taxes. Through a careful analysis, our firm determines if your property tax liability may be reduced by virtue of Lack of Uniformity or Over Evaluation.
If you believe you are overpaying your property taxes, we can help. Cook County property tax appeals on your own can take hours or days with limited success. We dramatically reduce the time spent and help obtain your property tax reduction! We provide everything that you need to appeal your property taxes in order to make the process as stress free and successful as possible. Our firm is so confident in its abilities to vigorously represent you throughout all levels of the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board that we do not recover a fee unless you recover a reduction in your tax liability.
Our firm believes in client satisfaction and believes hard work brings forth good results. While a property tax reduction is not guaranteed, we aggressively fight your tax liability at all levels of the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board.