Resources & Guides

Helpful information and guides from our legal team.

Estimate your buyer or seller closing costs for Chicagoland real estate transactions with our interactive calculator.

Selling your home without an agent? Learn why FSBO sellers in Illinois still need a real estate attorney.

Lost a loved one and inherited property? Understand your options for probate, selling, or keeping an inherited home in Illinois.

What is earnest money, how much should you put down, and when can you get it back? Everything Illinois buyers need to know.

View transfer stamp tax ordinances and rates for municipalities across the Chicago area.

Download the standard Chicagoland forms — Multi-Board Contract 8.0, Illinois Property Disclosure, Radon Disclosure, and Lead-Based Paint Disclosure.

Learn how to protect yourself from wire fraud during real estate transactions with these essential tips.

Everything you need to know about quit claim deeds, including when and how they are used.

Legal support for investors buying, selling, and holding Chicagoland real estate — acquisitions, entity formation, title, and closings.

Essential strategies to protect your personal and business data from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Common questions about title insurance answered, including what it covers and why it matters.

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