Chicago, explained one card at a time
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Illinois Law and Paperwork
The Water Bill That Can Hold Up Your Chicago Closing
Why the City of Chicago wants a Full Payment Certificate before a deed can be recorded, plus who pays which transfer tax.
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A simple rule of thumb and a calculator that counts property tax, HOA dues and insurance too.
Read the post → Chicago Neighborhoods77 Official Areas and 178 Recognized Neighborhoods: Why Names Don't Match
Why the neighborhood name on a listing often differs from the City's map.
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