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REAL ESTATE
Full Service Real Estate Representation
The firm provides experienced legal representation to buyers, sellers, landowners, developers, landlord, tenants and other clients with real estate concerns. Our real estate attorneys have the extensive experience necessary to provide professional, informative and individualized advice and guidance in all residential and commercial real estate matters in Illinois and Wisconsin. With over 45 years of experience, Donald C. Stinespring and Associates have earned the trust and respect of buyers and sellers alike.
The real estate lawyers at Donald C. Stinespring & Associates will work with you throughout the entire process. This starts with drafting a proposed contract and any negotiations needed. We will take the lead in successfully finishing the transaction. This includes ordering and reviewing title, surveys and other reports, and preparing or reviewing closing documents and attending the closing. As our valued client, you represent our first and only priority.
Our Real Estate practice covers a wide scope of transactions, and we are well-versed in all of them, including, but not limited to the following areas:
The largest purchase or sale you may ever make in your lifetime is more than likely to involve real estate. We advise clients in all aspects of real property transactions, including, purchase and sale agreements, mortgages, title examinations and real estate closings. We carefully scrutinize all documents to ensure that your best interests and rights are fully protected.
Real Estate Transactions
If you feel that your property tax increase is the result of an incorrect assessment on the value of your property, we can help you navigate the appeal process.
Property Tax Appeals
Whether you need to understand current zoning laws or obtain permission to build, we can help you navigate land use and zoning issues, including annexation and reclassification of large tracts of land for development and smaller issues such as conditional or special use permits. We have experience with many jurisdictions, including county and local municipalities. We handle all aspects of real estate development, from land use and zoning matters to building and construction matters such as mechanic liens.
Land Development & Construction
We represent commercial, residential landlords, and tenants in legal matters such as lease negotiations, evictions, and landlord-tenant disputes.
Landlord-Tenant Issues
We strive to resolve real estate disputes such as mortgage foreclosure, landlord-tenant disputes, home defect claims, construction disputes, quiet title actions and breach of contract disputes.
Real Estate Litigation
Real estate transactions often involve many financial documents and loans. We review these documents, offer advice, and revise as necessary.
Banking & Financial Services
We advise commercial property owners in effective property management issues, leasing, condominiums association matters, eminent domain/condemnation proceedings and other commercial real estate issues.