Case Summary: Fair Price at Sheriff’s SaleBy Robert FlossReal Estate Law, September 2021In T2 Expressway, LLC v. Tollway, the appellate court was tasked with determining what constitutes a fair price at a sheriff’s sale.
Crawford v. Hayen: The Infamous Count VIBy Michael J. RooneyReal Estate Law, September 2021The first district appellate court published an opinion last November, Crawford v. Hayen, where the narrow and precise holding may be correct, but the opinion itself is highly suspect.
Real Estate Law Section Council HappeningsBy Joseph R. FortunatoReal Estate Law, September 2021An imagined conversation between two Real Estate Section Council members about Schweihs v. Chase Home Finance, et al.
NoticesReal Estate Law, July 2021Important notices, updates, and tips for real estate practitioners.
Notices & UpdatesReal Estate Law, June 2021Important notices, updates, and tips for real estate practitioners.
Protecting the House From Nursing Home ExpensesBy William S. WilsonElder Law, June 2021The article explores several ways to protect the residence when the nursing home patient applies for nursing home Medicaid.
Notices & UpdatesReal Estate Law, May 2021Important notices, updates, and tips for real estate practitioners.
Did You Know?Real Estate Law, April 2021Utah is the first state to allow law firms with non-lawyer owners and non-traditional legal service providers to operate.
Protecting the House From Nursing Home ExpensesBy William S. WilsonBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, April 2021The article explores several ways to protect the residence when the nursing home patient applies for nursing home Medicaid.
Tackling Common Issues in a Residential Real Estate TransactionBy Stephanie Garces DonatYoung Lawyers Division, April 2021A look at the importance of the attorney's role in any real estate transaction, practical tips to prepare for closing, and how to handle common issues you will encounter when a client is selling or purchasing residential property.
When a Tenant Files a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy During a Commercial Real Estate TransactionBy Emily HolmesReal Estate Law, April 2021When representing an owner-seller or landlord in a commercial real estate transaction, during due diligence and prior to concluding attorney review and inspection contingencies, confirm the financial status of your client’s tenants before moving forward with the real estate transaction.
Luxury Condominium Mechanics Lien Issues in IllinoisBy Paul PetersonReal Estate Law, March 2021It may be time for title insurers to change how the mechanics lien risk in insuring luxury condominium unit sales is underwritten.
Newsletter Articles NeededReal Estate Law, March 2021A call for articles for the Real Property newsletter.
NoticeReal Estate Law, March 2021A notice regarding the moratorium on homeowner foreclosures and mortgage forbearance enrollment opportunities.
Luxury Condominium Mechanics Lien Issues in IllinoisBy Paul PetersonConstruction Law, February 2021It may be time for title insurers to change how the mechanics lien risk in insuring luxury condominium unit sales is underwritten.
NoticesReal Estate Law, February 2021Important notices for real estate practitioners.
Protecting the House From Nursing Home ExpensesBy William S. WilsonTrusts and Estates, February 2021The article explores several ways to protect the residence when the nursing home patient applies for nursing home Medicaid.
Case Summary: Mary Doherty v. Country Faire ConversionReal Estate Law, January 2021A summary and analysis of Mary Doherty v. Country Faire Conversion, LLC, which involved an LLC membership interest that was foreclosed on and the interest holder's rights afterward.
NoteReal Estate Law, January 2021A note regarding the interest rate on security deposits for rental properties in Chicago.
NoticeReal Estate Law, January 2021A notice regarding Cook County real estate tax bills.
