Bradford Miller Law, P.C. Chicago Real Estate Attorney, Chicago Short Sale Attorney: July 2015

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

City of Chicago provides resources to help keep residents safe during extreme heat

On July 17, 2015, The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) reminded residents to be aware of extreme temperatures and to be sure to take the necessary precautions to avoid heat-related emergencies. Residents are urged to call 311 for well-being checks, and to check in on neighbors and seniors.

To Prevent Heat Related Illness:

Keep your body cool. Take cool showers or baths if necessary.
Stay in air conditioned buildings as much as possible. If you don’t have access to air conditioning, call 311 to find the nearest cooling center. DO NOT rely on a fan as your primary cooling source.
Be sure to monitor weather forecasts so you can plan your activities safely when it’s hot outside. Avoid going out in the heat during the hottest part of the day.
If you do go out, wear light, loose-fitting clothing---and wear a hat to protect your head. Use sunscreen and reapply as directed on the package. If you’re exercising or working outside, pace yourself and drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink more. If possible, take breaks to cool off in an air conditioned room and always have a partner with you.
NEVER leave infants or children in a parked car. Nor should pets be left in parked cars—they can suffer heat-related illness too.
Check on your relatives, friends and neighbors and share these tips with them. The elderly, those who live alone, those who are ill and young children are most vulnerable to extreme heat and humidity.

Resources Available to Keep Safe and Cool:

DFSS coordinates the operation of cooling centers, provides transportation to them and conducts well-being checks on at-risk residents, including seniors.
The Garfield Center, located at 10 S. Kedzie, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to connect residents to emergency shelter.
In addition, the King Center (4314 S Cottage Grove) and North Area Center (845 W. Wilson) will be open as cooling centers from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional city facilities including libraries, police stations or other structures might be made available after hours, on weekends, or on holidays, as conditions warrant.
Seniors or individuals with limited mobility may call 311 to request transport to the nearest cooling center.

Bradford Miller Law, P.C. can assist you with all your real estate needs at a very reasonable rate. We are adept at saving our clients time and expense while rigorously protecting their interests.Whether you are buying, selling, renting a property or need assistance with a building code violation we can help. Our experienced Real Estate Attorneys have been representing real estate clients for several years and have earned membership in the Better Business Bureau and we have great reviews on Yelp.

At bradfordmillerlaw.com you will find information about our firm along with helpful real estate information. Give us a call at 312-238-9298 for a FREE 15-minute consultation to discuss your pending or potential real estate transaction.

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134 N. LaSalle, Suite 1040
Chicago, IL 60602

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Monday, July 27, 2015

The economy

On July 21, 2015, the Chicago Association of Realtors reported the following information regarding the City of Chicago statistics:

"With the economy on the ups these days, the Federal Reserve Chair, Janet Yellen, is predicting a fine-tuning of monetary policy by the end of the year. In tandem with the improving economy, the unemployment rate dropped by 0.2 percent to 5.3 percent for June 2015. It is widely believed that interest rates will go up before the year is over, which is a pretty clear indicator that the housing market is thrumming along at a good clip."

At bradfordmillerlaw.com you will find information about our firm along with helpful real estate information. Give us a call at 312-238-9298 for a FREE 15-minute consultation to discuss your pending or potential real estate transaction.

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Practicing in Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, and Estate Planning

134 N. LaSalle, Suite 1040

Chicago, IL 60602

Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale

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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Rockin For the Troops 2015

Bradford Miller Law, P.C is a proud sponsor of Operation Support Our Troops – America (OSOT America.) On Saturday July 18, 2015, the 10th anniversary of Rockin For the Troops was held at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois.

OSOT America's mission is to support the morale and well-being of American forces by providing comfort, resources and education to them and their families both while they are deployed in harm’s way and after their return.This volunteer based non-profit organization, provides the opportunity for community members to express their appreciation and also offer support for our troops. They are committed to showing the troops that "We Have NOT Forgotten."

Bradford Miller Law, P.C. can assist you with all your real estate needs at a very reasonable rate. We are adept at saving our clients time and expense while rigorously protecting their interests.Whether you are buying, selling, renting a property or need assistance with a building code violation we can help. Our experienced Real Estate Attorneys have been representing real estate clients for several years and have earned membership in the Better Business Bureau and we have great reviews on Yelp.

At bradfordmillerlaw.com you will find information about our firm along with helpful real estate information. Give us a call at 312-238-9298 for a FREE 15-minute consultation to discuss your pending or potential real estate transaction.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
Practicing in Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, and Estate Planning
134 N. LaSalle, Suite 1040
Chicago, IL 60602

Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale

Key words: Chicago short sale attorney, Chicago landlord tenant law attorney, Chicago estate planning attorney, Estate Planning Lawyer, Chicago Leases, Chicago real estate attorney, Chicago real estate lawyer, Chicago real estate closings, Chicago building code violations, Short sale attorney Chicago. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an attorney before acting on any information given here.

Friday, July 17, 2015

Do you have an unattractive front yard?

Sellers, your front yard is the first thing a prospective home buyer sees. Many people become immediately disinterested in a home for sale if the yard is not properly maintained and has a neglected appearance. Be sure to keep your yard neat and simple to attract home buyers.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.

Practicing in Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, and Estate Planning

134 N. LaSalle, Suite 1040

Chicago, IL 60602

Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale

Key words: Chicago short sale attorney, Chicago landlord tenant law attorney, Illinois Landlord Attorney, Chicago Leases, Chicago estate planning attorney, Estate Planning Lawyer, Chicago Real Estate Attorney, Chicago Real Estate Lawyer, Real Estate closings, Chicago building code violations, Short Sale Attorney. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an Attorney before acting on any information given here.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Thinking about increasing your net worth

Owning a home rather than renting is a great way for you to build wealth. Buying property increases your net worth. If you are thinking of buying a home or purchasing an income property, Bradford Miller Law, P.C. can help you every step of the way at a very reasonable rate. We are adept at saving our clients time and expense while rigorously protecting their interests.Whether you are buying, selling, renting a property or need assistance with a building code violation we can help. Our experienced Real Estate Attorneys have been representing real estate clients for several years and have earned membership in the Better Business Bureau and we have great reviews on Yelp.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.

Practicing in Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, and Estate Planning

134 N. LaSalle, Suite 1040

Chicago, IL 60602

Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale

Friday, July 10, 2015

Residential And Commercial Real Estate Closings · Landlord And Property Owner Representation

Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, our real estate law attorneys know the market, financing options, processes and strategies that matter to our clients. Our proven capabilities cover a broad spectrum of residential real estate transactions and commercial concerns, including:

Counsel and representation for home buyers and sellers in Chicago and all suburbs
Commercial transactions, including commercial lease negotiations
Evictions and landlord representation in matters of landlord-tenant law
Representation of property owners cited for building code violations

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Practicing in Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, and Estate Planning

134 N. LaSalle, Suite 1040

Chicago, IL 60602

Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

When is your first mortgage payment due?

Unlike rent, which is paid one month in advance, a mortgage payment is made in arrears which means that each mortgage payment covers principal repayment and mortgage interest for the month preceding the payment due date.

After closing, your first mortgage payment comes due one full month after the last day of the month in which your mortgage closed. For example if you close on June 16,2015, your first mortgage payment is due on August 1. At closing you will be paying the accrued interest from the date you close,June 16th to the last day of that month or June 30th.

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Practicing in Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, and Estate Planning

134 N. LaSalle, Suite 1040

Chicago, IL 60602

Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Mortgage rate versus annual percentage rate

Mortgage Rate: The cost or the interest rate you pay to borrow the money to buy your house.

Annual Percentage Rate (APR): How much a loan costs annually. The APR includes the interest rate, points, broker fees and certain other credit charges a borrower is required to pay.

Mortgage rates grab the headlines, but the annual percentage rate of a loan is far more important to a consumer than the mortgage rate. The annual percentage rate includes the fees tacked on to the loan so it's the actual cost of borrowing the money.

Bradford Miller Law, P.C. can assist you with all your real estate needs at a very reasonable rate. We are adept at saving our clients time and expense while rigorously protecting their interests.Whether you are buying, selling, renting a property or need assistance with a building code violation we can help. Our experienced Real Estate Attorneys have been representing real estate clients for several years and have earned membership in the Better Business Bureau and we have great reviews on Yelp.

At bradfordmillerlaw.com you will find information about our firm along with helpful real estate information. Give us a call at 312-238-9298 for a FREE 15-minute consultation to discuss your pending or potential real estate transaction.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
Practicing in Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, and Estate Planning
134 N. LaSalle, Suite 1040
Chicago, IL 60602

Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale

Key words: Chicago short sale attorney, Chicago landlord tenant law attorney, Illinois Landlord Attorney, Chicago Leases, Chicago estate planning attorney, Estate Planning Lawyer, Chicago Real Estate Attorney, Chicago Real Estate Lawyer, Real Estate closings, Chicago building code violations, Short Sale Attorney. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an Attorney before acting on any information given here.

FREE SHORT SALE HELP

Are you "under-water" in your home? Do you owe more then the property is worth? You should consider doing a short sale. Chicago short sale attorney Bradford Miller offers free legal representation to homeowners doing a short sale. The first step is to call Attorney Bradford Miller for a free 15 minute phone consultation. If we accept you as a client, our representation will be free to you and its possible you will even receive some money to help you relocate. Homeowners should know what their options are and what to expect. Call Mr. Miller today at 312-238-9298.

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This blog will focus on real estate law in the Chicagoland area. Topics include real estate transactions ("closings"), closing costs, and real estate taxes, among other things.

Helping people in this distressed real estate market

Whether you live in Chicago, Berwyn, Orland Park, Naperville, or another suburb, Bradford Miller Law, P.C. can provide the legal representation you need. Short sales are becoming more and more prevalent, currently making up approximately 35% of the market. Sellers need to understand what a short sale is and what the consequences may be. Mr. Miller offers a free 15-minute phone consultation to any homeowner contemplating a short sale.

Bradford Miller Law, P.C. also offers representation to traditional sellers. Sellers can find a variety of information at http://www.bradfordmillerlaw.com/ under the "Sellers" section. Mr. Miller offers a free 15-minute phone consultation to any homeowner looking to sell their property.

Buyers, and especially investors, are taking advantage of the real estate market. Bradford Miller Law, P.C. offers comprehensive legal representation when making a purchase. Call for a free 15-minute phone consultation.