Real Estate

For most people, buying a home is the single largest purchase they’ll make throughout their lives. It represents a significant financial investment, but it can also be a large emotional investment. Naturally, the buyer wants to get the best deal they can, so they may...

Over the last year or so the housing market in Illinois and across the country has been up and down. In more places than others, real estate values are skyrocketing. In some places, inventory is scarce. Nonetheless, many of our readers may be ready to dive into the...

Illinois residents who are looking to remodel or make repairs on their home must always be diligent about the contractors or repairmen they choose to use. When work occurs on the residence that is substandard, delayed or unfinished, homeowners can feel helpless and...

The construction industry, just like any other profession, relies heavily on contractual agreements to ensure that obligations are understood and adhered to in a timely fashion. But, as you probably know, contract disputes arise all the time. In many instances, these...

Unlike many states, Illinois does not have a statute that warranties the construction of new homes. Instead, home buyers must rely on several decades of Illinois appellate court opinions to understand their protections against construction defects. Implied warranty...

Like other states, Illinois has a specific law setting out how mechanics liens are supposed to work in Illinois. To review, contractors and subcontractors have a right to a mechanic’s lien for the cost of their parts and labor if they build or make improvements to...

Many people in the Geneva area have owned a home for a while and may be looking to do some remodeling that goes above and beyond simple repairs. They may have hired a contractor to replace cabinets, knock down a wall or redo the tiling in their bathroom. However, what...

Building a new home in Geneva can be exciting, and we expect that our homes will be designed and constructed in a quality manner. However, sometimes defects in the construction process occur, leading to potential litigation. The following is an overview of some common...

Homeowners who decide to remodel their homes often hire contractors to do the repair or remodeling work. The general contractor will typically enter an agreement with the homeowner, but will often hire suppliers, laborers, and subcontractors to make sure the project...