Selling a house in Chicago
Plain-English guides on inherited houses, probate, repairs and selling for cash in Chicagoland.
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October 16, 2026Chicago Vacant Building Registration: What Owners Must Do
Chicago vacant building registration explained: the 30-day deadline, insurance minimums, sign and boarding rules, fines, and what happens when you sell.
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October 12, 2026Selling a Chicago Two-Flat or Three-Flat With Tenants
Selling a Chicago two-flat with tenants: rent rolls, RLTO notice periods, showings, deposit transfers, buyer financing and how a cash sale works as-is.
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October 12, 2026Point-of-Sale Inspections in Chicago Suburbs: What Sellers Need
Point-of-sale inspection rules in Chicago suburbs like Berwyn, Cicero and Oak Lawn: fees, what inspectors check, escrows and how to sell as-is anyway.
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October 12, 2026How Long Does Probate Take in Cook County When There’s a House?
How long does probate take in Cook County with a house? The stages, the six-month claims period, what slows it down, and when the house can be sold.
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October 12, 2026Cook County Property Tax Proration When You Sell a House
Cook County property tax proration explained: why taxes run a year behind, how the seller credit to the buyer works, exemptions and late taxes.
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October 12, 2026Chicago Full Payment Certificate: Water Bills When You Sell
What the Chicago full payment certificate is, how to request it, the final meter reading, unpaid water bills and the zoning certification for small buildings.
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October 12, 2026Chicago Transfer Tax: Who Pays What When You Sell a House?
Chicago transfer tax explained: state, Cook County and city rates, the CTA portion, who normally pays, and how suburban village transfer taxes differ.
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October 12, 2026Sell Your House Fast in Chicago Without Repairs
Repairs are the most common reason a Chicago sale stalls. Here's how selling as-is works, what it costs you, and when listing is the better choice.
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