Buying a Foreclosure in Oswego: Sheriff Sale or REO?
Buying a foreclosure in Oswego? Compare a Kendall County sheriff sale with a bank-owned or HUD home, from payment and inspections to possession.
St. Charles Development: What’s Changing in 2026?
St. Charles development in 2026: Pheasant Run, Charlestowne Mall, Seventh Street Commons, the Fox River dam, and how to check a project before you buy.
Joint Tenancy in Illinois: How to Take Title at Closing
Buying a home in Illinois with someone? See how joint tenancy, tenancy in common, and tenancy by the entirety work, and what to settle before closing.
Batavia Development: 6 Projects to Watch Before You Buy
Batavia development in 2026: the Fox River dam and Depot Pond, proposed TIF #7, the River Street plan, Thompson Farm, and new city tax and utility rates.
Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale: What Illinois Sellers Owe
Selling a home in Illinois? See when capital gains tax applies, how the $250,000 or $500,000 exclusion works, what Illinois adds, and what records to pull.
Geneva Historic District: What Can You Change?
Geneva historic district homes need city review for many exterior changes. Learn what needs approval, window rules, and how the Illinois tax freeze works.
Assumable Mortgage in Illinois: 6 Steps Before You Offer
Thinking about an assumable mortgage in Illinois? See which FHA, VA, and USDA loans qualify, the cash gap, servicer timelines, and Oswego’s transfer stamp.
Lead Service Lines in Aurora, IL: What to Check First
Lead service lines in Aurora, IL: how to check an address on the city map, what the July 2026 lead notice means, and who pays to replace the line.
Leased Solar Panels in Illinois: Take It Over or Walk?
Buying a home with leased solar panels in Illinois? Learn how the lease transfers, what your lender and ComEd require, and when to ask for a buyout.
Moving to Millington, IL: A Two-County Checklist
Moving to Millington, IL? Sort out Kendall vs. LaSalle County taxes and exemptions, well and septic, flood maps, permits, and garbage service first.