Videos & Resources
Educational video content covering real estate law, estate planning, and more.
Short educational videos from REAL Law Group breaking down the legal concepts Illinois buyers, sellers, and property owners need to understand. Have a topic you want us to cover? Call (630) 299-7600.
The Real Estate Closing Process
A step-by-step walkthrough of what happens from contract signing through closing day in Illinois.
Attorney Review in Illinois
What happens during the 5-business-day attorney review period and why you should never skip it.
Earnest Money Deposits
How earnest money works, how much to put down, and when you can get it back in Illinois.
Closing Costs Explained
Understand what buyers and sellers each pay at closing, including Illinois and Cook County transfer taxes.
Estate Planning Basics
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives — the essentials every homeowner should know.
Illinois Land Trusts
How land trusts provide privacy, asset protection, and probate avoidance for Illinois property owners.
Selling FSBO in Illinois
Why for-sale-by-owner sellers in Illinois still need a real estate attorney and how much you can save.
HUD Home Closings
The HUD home buying process, strict timelines, as-is purchases, and extension request fees.
Inherited Property Guide
Your options when you inherit property in Illinois — probate, selling, transferring, and working with cash buyers.
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