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House & Apartment
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Home ownership
Resources to help you through the process of buying a home. Also includes issues that homeowners face.
Forms (1 resources)
A program to prepare a Transfer on Death Instrument to give real property to your loved ones after your death.
Easy Form
Other resources for the public (19 resources)
An article about how property is assessed and qualifying for property tax exemptions.
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A blog post on the result of a failure to pay taxes, and steps you can take in response.
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The Contract for Deed is a way to buy a house that doesn't involve a bank. Instead, the buyer moves in and pays the seller monthly payments. Once the house is paid off, the buyer gets the deed.
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A tenant can use a defense (legal reason) to ask the judge to throw out an eviction case. Some eviction defenses are listed.
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Lawyer resources (8 resources)
Manual on real estate practice, including sections on developing your practice, establishing business relationships, and setting up office procedures. 2023 edition
IICLE
Manual on predatory mortgage lending. Covers Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law, predatory lending practices, and more. 2022 edition.
IICLE
Manual on real estate taxation with info on taxable and exempt property, appraisals, property taxes, and more. 2020 edition
IICLE
Manual on tax considerations, development, management, financing, condominium associations, ordinances, etc. 2021 edition
IICLE