Lee Scott Perres, PC

01/30/2023

Remote online notarization is the process of having a licensed notary notarize a document with electronic signature technology.

Systems implement verification techniques to complete the process securely.

Techniques such as identity verification, audio and visual, and secure digital record-keeping.

Learn about remote notarization: https://bit.ly/3RssUbD

Remote online notarization is the process of having a licensed notary notarize a document with electronic signature technology. Systems implement verification techniques to complete the process securely.

01/28/2023

The 2023 real estate market is one Americans are curious and anxious to see return to normalcy. After such tumultuous years, buyers are eager for prices to drop and rates to fall.

But will that be the case in 2023? Or can we expect another year of slow sales, unaffordable homes, and high interest rates?

Explore the Market Update: https://bit.ly/3Ji4sHP

The 2023 real estate market is one Americans are curious and anxious to see return to normalcy. But will that be the case in 2023?

01/26/2023

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01/24/2023

This time of year, analysts in various business fields publish views about the state of their markets and what they see for the months ahead. Understandably, many try to find a unique theme or a “grabber” of a headline to dress up what can be a dry topic.

Read the Chicago Sun-Times: https://bit.ly/3ZUFX9o

Experts say there’s a clear split between “have” and “have-not” buildings as big companies favor modern space heavy on amenities.

01/21/2023

Real estate closing delays easily make an already stressful process even more tense. Waiting for your new home to close is an involving process. There are numerous moving parts. These include appraisals, title searches, and more.

For first-time home buyers, it is important to recognize that the process requires a somewhat lengthy timeframe. However, there are a few issues that could contribute to further real estate closing delays.

Learn how to move past delays: https://bit.ly/3kt7y1c

Real estate closing delays easily make an already stressful process even more tense. Waiting for your new home to close is an involving process.

01/19/2023

In the legal world, we learn some of our best lessons through shared experiences. With tomorrow being , we'd like to hear some of the best pieces of advice that an attorney gave you during the closing process.

01/16/2023

Happy MLK Day, everyone!

📆 The ALTA offices are closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day.

01/14/2023

The Chicagoland may a little light on snow this year (not that we're complaining), but Realtors are listing their share of sweet deals all the same.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

01/12/2023

Despite rising prices in the residential sector, investors still need to profit from their property portfolio.

While the 2% rules represents a guideline for the entry-level investor, it doesn't reflect any actual legal advice.

Read about the rule: https://yhoo.it/3ZrQj09

There are several metrics you can use to evaluate whether a rental property investment has potential, including the 2% rule. The 2% rule in real estate dictates that a property's rental income should be at least 2% of the purchase … Continue reading → The post What Is the 2% Rule in Real Estate?...

01/09/2023

This time last year, remote notarization came into effect throughout Illinois. The one caveat is that the notaries must be physically present in the state.

Explore RON in Illinois: https://bit.ly/3XcfphG

Throughout the past couple of years, many in the real estate industry clamored for remote notarization in Illinois. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, more than 4.7 million Americans worked remotely at least half the time, reaching a peak of 164.6 million people in February 2020.

01/06/2023

As interest rates more than doubled in 2022, prospective home buyers are reexamining their options in the new year.

Despite historically high home prices, Chicago is still one of the most affordable major metropolitan areas in the country.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3i7s07b

A look at the Chicago residential property market as we head into 2023 after a year of interest rate hikes.

01/04/2023

Start the new year with the right legal team in your corner.