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    The Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Property in the Chicagoland Area

    Buying a house isn’t exactly HGTV’s “House Hunters”! From initial consultation through closing, learn the steps for a successful home purchase in Chicagoland.

    Who Pays for What?

    What’s does the Seller have to pay? What about the Buyer? And how much is reasonable? Using this guide, you’ll know what costs to expect when selling or buying a home in the Chicago area.

    Transfer Taxes: by Chicagoland Area Municipality

    Transfer Taxes are a tax on the transfer of property usually based on a percentage of the property value. Tax rates vary depending on areas in the Chicago Metro Area. Sometimes the buyers pay, sometimes the sellers pay. Learn the Transfer Tax rates in the State of Illinois, local counties, and every municipality in Chicagoland.

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    ” Lake Forest offers a perfect mix of history, luxury, and natural beauty. High on the bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan, residents love the City’s pristine beaches, top-rated education, and winding roads tracing natural ravines and cliffs. Residents enjoy a quaint downtown district, an exceptional parks system, and buildings and landscapes designed by some of the greatest architects of the 20th century. The North Shore community is located 30 miles north of The Loop, with the commute to Chicago made easy by a Metra station and the Skokie Highway.

    Lake Forest was first settled as a farming community in 1836. Greater development came to the area in 1857 with the construction of the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad tracks (now used by Metra). Now with access to Chicago, the area was selected for a quiet, bucolic retreat by a number of the city’s rich and famous…”  More…

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