Illinois Real Estate: Buying, Selling, and Owning Property

Interested in purchasing, selling, improving, or otherwise dealing with a home or property in Illinois? Learn about legal and practical aspects of Illinois real estate transactions here.

Buying a House or Property in Illinois

Buying a House or Property in Illinois

Legal Remedies If a Home Seller Lies or Conceals a Defect in Illinois If you weren't told of an existing defect in the house you bought, the burden should not fall on your shoulders alone.

Selling a House or Property in Illinois

Selling a House or Property in Illinois

Selling an Illinois Home: What Are My Disclosure Obligations? When selling a home in Illinois, you must make certain disclosures to prospective buyers regarding the physical condition of the property.

Owning a Home in Illinois

Owning a Home in Illinois

Illinois Laws on Property Disputes Between Neighbors Illinois Tree Damage Laws In Illinois, if someone damages your tree, you can recover your actual damages (usually, what you paid for the tree or what it would cost to replace the tree).

Who Can Claim Property Based on Adverse Possession in Illinois? Whether you own a brownstone in Chicago or a large parcel of land in Urbana, your home is probably your most valuable asset.

Are You Getting All the Illinois Property Tax Breaks You Deserve? Making home improvements and repairing damage from a natural disaster are among your possible exemptions from Illinois property tax.

Should You Challenge Your Property Tax Assessment in Illinois? Homeowners in Illinois must pay property tax each year to the local taxing authorities.

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