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Real Estate Law
REAL ESTATE LAW
Closing deals with confidence
At Lavelle Law, we understand that buying or selling your home may be the most important transaction of your life. Throughout the entire closing process, you will be represented by a real estate attorney who is a member of the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association. We will guide you through each step along the way, protecting your interests, and advising you on issues from liens and property taxes to home inspections and your financing.
Our real estate attorneys have years of experience in structuring and negotiating complex property transactions for commercial property buyers and sellers. Whether you need assistance with a lease agreement, a purchase or sale closing, or guidance in dealing with TIF agreements, easement or redevelopment agreements, our experience will strengthen your position in any commercial real estate transaction.
Our integrated legal practice groups can also work together to protect your new property by developing a new corporate entity, trusts, reviewing tax strategies, and properly positioning a commercial or rental property in your portfolio.
Our Services
Commercial Real Estate Services
- AIA Construction Documents
- Airbnb/Short Term Rental Law
- Commercial Leases
- Commercial Sales
- Condominium Law
- Evictions and Other Landlord Representation
- General Contractor and Subcontractor Agreements
- Loan Documents
- Mechanics Liens
- Property Taxes and Appeals
- Reciprocal Easement Agreements
- Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
- Zoning, Land Use, and Regulatory Approvals
Residential Real Estate Services
- Contractor-subcontractor Agreements
- For Sale By Owner Transactions
- New Construction Contracts
- Property Line Disputes
- Property Tax Appeals
- Quitclaim Deeds
- Residential Lease Review
- Residential Loan Documents
- Residential Purchases and Sales
- Title Insurance Review and Claims
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Commercial Real Estate Law Posts
Lavelle Law News and Events
Lavelle Law real estate attorney, Chance Badertscher, recently participated in a Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast and shared his expertise on what to expect on the final walkthrough before your real estate closing. He breaks it down and shares tips for both the buyer and the seller.
Understand the Referendum: “Amending the Real Estate Transfer Tax!” Chicago residents participating in the March 19th primary will walk into the voting booths expecting to make consequential decisions about their nominees for President and States Attorney. But, the typical voter may find themselves slightly confused and overwhelmed when they reach a lengthy referendum at the end of their ballot, entitled “Amending the Real Estate Transfer Tax.” This referendum is four entire paragraphs of tax jargon and financial chatter, informing the reader about a ballot measure on a local tax change.
In this episode of Straight Up Chicago Investor, Lavelle Law real estate attorney Chance Badertscher discusses the five items every investor should address in their Attorney Review Letter to the seller. If you are a buyer in the market for a multi-family unit, be sure to watch this short video for valuable tips.
Residential Real Estate Law Posts
Lavelle Law News and Events
Lavelle Law real estate attorney, Chance Badertscher, recently participated in a Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast and shared his expertise on what to expect on the final walkthrough before your real estate closing. He breaks it down and shares tips for both the buyer and the seller.
Homebuyers and sellers, rejoice? A settlement reached out of Missouri last week is poised to upend a longstanding, expensive norm in residential real estate: the dreaded 6 percent sales commission.
Understand the Referendum: “Amending the Real Estate Transfer Tax!” Chicago residents participating in the March 19th primary will walk into the voting booths expecting to make consequential decisions about their nominees for President and States Attorney. But, the typical voter may find themselves slightly confused and overwhelmed when they reach a lengthy referendum at the end of their ballot, entitled “Amending the Real Estate Transfer Tax.” This referendum is four entire paragraphs of tax jargon and financial chatter, informing the reader about a ballot measure on a local tax change.
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