Short, practical posts on buying, selling, relocating and investing in Illinois and Florida.
If a return-to-work mandate or job transfer is pulling you back to Illinois from Florida, here is how to plan the sale, the purchase and the timeline.
FloridaVoters decide a property tax measure on November 3. Here is what it would change for homestead exemptions, second homes and new residents, in plain English.
IllinoisRedfin says the Chicago area is one of only four balanced markets among the 50 largest metros. Here is what that means in the city and the suburbs.
New ConstructionNo law requires it, but the builder's sales team works for the builder. Here is what your own agent does, when to register, and how agent pay works today.
New ConstructionA Community Development District can add a yearly charge on top of your taxes and HOA dues. Here is what a CDD is, what your contract must say, and what to ask.
FloridaFlorida assesses property as of January 1, and a sale triggers a reassessment. Here is how your first bill works, and why homestead by March 1 matters.