Lead Paint Disclosure: 4 Mistakes Yorkville Sellers Make
Your lead paint disclosure is required for any home built before 1978: a pamphlet, a signed warning statement, and a 10-day buyer window.
Final Walkthrough in Illinois: 3 Mistakes Buyers Make
Your final walkthrough is the last check before closing. Here are 3 mistakes Yorkville buyers make and what to do if you find a problem.
Home Sale Contingency in Illinois: 3 Mistakes Buyers Make
A home sale contingency lets you buy first, but sellers in Yorkville often pass on it. Here are the risks and the alternatives to compare.
Builder Buydown vs Price Cut: 3 Costs Buyers Miss
A builder buydown lowers your payment for a few years, but a price cut lowers it for good. Here’s how to compare both on a new Yorkville home.
Homestead Exemption: 3 Things Yorkville Buyers Miss
The homestead exemption is $6,000 in Kendall County and $8,000 in Kane, and new owners must apply. Here is what Yorkville buyers miss after closing.
Special Assessment Illinois: 3 Things Yorkville Buyers Miss
A special assessment on a Yorkville townhome isn’t the same as an SSA tax. Illinois law makes the association disclose it before closing, if you ask.
Inspection Contingency in Illinois: 3 Things Yorkville Buyers Miss
An inspection contingency doesn’t guarantee repairs in Illinois. Here’s what Yorkville buyers and sellers can negotiate, and when the contingency expires.
Builder Warranty in Illinois: 3 Things Yorkville Buyers Miss
A builder warranty in Illinois isn’t required by law and won’t cover everything you’d assume. Here’s what protects Yorkville new construction buyers.
New Construction vs Resale in Yorkville: 3 Costs Buyers Miss
New construction vs resale in Yorkville comes down to the SSA bill, the tax reassessment lag, and who finances the deal. Here’s the real cost gap.
Property Tax Appeal: 3 Mistakes Kendall and Kane Owners Make
A property tax appeal in Kendall or Kane County has a strict 30-day window and specific evidence rules. Here’s what trips owners up.