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.

If you weren't told of an existing defect in the house you bought, the burden should not fall on your shoulders alone.

When selling a home in Illinois, you must make certain disclosures to prospective buyers regarding the physical condition of the property.

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).

Your home and the land around it is probably your most valuable asset, so learn to protect it from incursions on your title and ownership.

Making home improvements and repairing damage from a natural disaster are among your possible exemptions from Illinois property tax.

Homeowners in Illinois must pay property tax each year to the local taxing authorities.

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