Real estate is dominated by foreclosures and short sales these days. My office handles many short sales and I know the in’s and outs of foreclosures.
One of the most complicated transactions that you will ever be involved in, both financially and emotionally, is the sale or buy of real estate.
My office handles residential and commercial real estate on a regular basis. Since 1984, we have handled thousands of closings. In some states, attorneys are not involved in real estate transactions, but in Illinois and especially the Chicago area, it is the rule, not the exception, to have an attorney representing each party. One goal in any closing is to make a stressful situation as easy as possible for the client. This means planning ahead and knowing the pitfalls.