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Introducing the Proper Giving Charity Donation
Empowering positive change together. We are launching the Proper Giving Charity Nomination — an initiative designed to give back to the communities our clients serve and to thank them for their continued trust.
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Rental Housing Support Program Fund State Surcharge Rate Change
As of June 2023, the Illinois General Assembly enacted Public Act 102-1135, which goes into effect July 1, 2023, requiring an increase to the Rental Housing Support Program State (RHSP) surcharge for the recordation of real estate-related documents.
Top 5 Tips for Preventing Wire Fraud in Real Estate
High-dollar real estate transactions are attracting new and more sophisticated forms of wire fraud. It is more important than ever to follow protocols that guide every wire to the right destination.
Is Your Commercial Real Estate Business Ready to Get Social?
Commercial real estate professionals are often the first to admit they have been slow to embrace social media. The good news: commercial real estate and social media do mix — here is how to start.
What Does a Title Company Do? A Guide for First-Time Homebuyers
If you've recently gone under contract to buy a home, your agent likely told you to find a title company. So what does a title company actually do — and what is a "title," anyway?