Updates to the Illinois Smoke Detector Act became effective on January 1st, 2023. As noted in the Act:“…the smoke det...

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Are you considering an FHA loan to purchase or refinance a home in 2023? If so, it's essential to understand the new FHA loan ...

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RE Journal recently hosted the 21st annual Chicago Real Estate Forecasting Conference. It was a great event with several hundred a...

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If you’re interested in Chicago real estate investing as your primary or secondary career, it may be tempting to get a real ...

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Rent can be expensive, and you might feel like there’s no way to afford it without signing up for a housing subsidy program ...

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What is Underwriting? From a lender or investor’s perspective, underwriting is the process of determining an asset’s m...

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The Chicago Fair Housing Regulations prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, age, relig...

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The last year I had the opportunity to speak with Emil Shour and Michael Albaum, who work at a real estate investment company call...

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Passive income is money you make while you sleep. It's great because it's easy to set up, and it doesn't require much ...

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Cost segregation is a tool for tax planning that is commonly used by commercial property owners. By using cost segregation—s...

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