From city closings to landlord-tenant and business matters, we help clients across Chicago navigate the legal side with clarity — including the city's notoriously layered closing costs.
Chicago real estate moves fast and comes with its own complications — layered transfer taxes, tax prorations, and closing disclosures that need a careful eye. Whether you are buying a condo in the Loop, selling a two-flat on the North Side, or handling a rental property, the details matter.
From our office in nearby Orland Park, we represent buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, and business owners across the city, bringing two decades of experience to closings and disputes throughout Chicago.
Chicago closings carry some of the highest transfer taxes in the area — three separate layers from the city, county, and state. Unlike many suburbs, the City of Chicago taxes both the buyer and the seller, and the numbers add up fast on the closing statement.
In 2024, the "Bring Chicago Home" measure that would have raised the rate on higher-value sales was voted down, so the flat split below remains in effect. We make sure these figures are calculated correctly and reflected properly at closing.
Rates and rules can change, and exemptions may apply. We confirm the current City of Chicago and Cook County figures for every closing — this is general information, not legal advice.
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Whether it's a closing, a lease, or a dispute, reach out for a consultation and clear guidance.