Does the RTLO apply to you?Cook County Real Estate investors/landlords that own real estate outside of the Chicago city limits in the collar suburbs, are in for a new reality. If you are currently a Landlord in Barrington, Sc... read more >>

Options AvailableFor a potential investor, there are many property investment options available. These options vary in the rate of return and the degree of risk involved. Property has long been a favorite for investors wishing to ... read more >>

If you are buying property outside of the City Of Chicago limits, then it is imperative that you understand as a buyer the requirements that many suburbs have put in place before and after a real estate closing.  If the proce... read more >>

What is the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance?In the 1980s the City Of Chicago passed the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance to clean up the slumlords in the city of Chicago.  From this ordinance, it created ma... read more >>

During the summer of 2020, amongst all the chaos that we have already experienced, the City Of Chicago approved the new Fair Housing Ordinance. This ordinance increases the amount of notice a landlord must give in order to not ren... read more >>

Who is the IAR?Illinois REALTORS® is the only advocate for private property rights, at the state capitol in Springfield, and in communities statewide. They stand for excellence in advocacy, education and ethics for real estate... read more >>

During the summer of 2020, amongst all the chaos that we have already experienced, the City Of Chicago approved the new Fair Housing Ordinance. This ordinance increases the amount of notice a landlord must give in order to not ren... read more >>

Do you understand all the current landlord rules around evictions in Cook County? COVID has shaken things up, and understanding what you can and can’t do is more confusing than ever, so having an ally who understands t... read more >>

Assuming that you already have your first property up and running successfully in the Chicagoland area and your business is stabilized financially, it’s time to begin considering scaling and expanding.Scaling your business ... read more >>

As a Property Management and Real Estate Brokerage firm, we weren’t always in the business of managing properties on the South Side of Chicago, or even the southern suburbs.  Our initial intention up until 2009 was to n... read more >>