Today, we celebrated our partner, Steve Greeley, as he earned the Distinguished Service Award at the McHenry County Government Center. Dedicated Service to McHenry County Steve received this award for his outstanding efforts outside of legal work to help McHenry county. Below are some of those efforts: President of the board of Prairie State, 2018-present… The post Steve Greeley’s Distinguished Service Award appeared first on Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley ..read more

When a mortgage is refinanced, a current home loan is replaced with a new one. There are many reasons to take this step. Some Illinois homeowners wish to refinance in order to secure a loan with a better interest rate. Other homeowners opt to refinance a mortgage to switch to a different type of loan,… The post How to Refinance Your Mortgage in Illinois appeared first on Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley ..read more

The common fluctuations in the real estate market are often described as being either a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. In a broad sense, these terms refer to supply and demand at any given time, although there are various factors that can affect the real estate market. Below, we dive more into these common… The post Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market: What You Need to Know appeared first on Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley ..read more

In 2019, around 6 million homes were sold in the United States, a number that dipped sharply in 2020, primarily due to COVID concerns. On a positive note, the buying market is expected to improve in 2021, according to HousingWire. If you have plans to buy a house this year, consulting with a real estate… The post The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying a Home in Illinois appeared first on Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley ..read more

If you do your homework first and have a good strategy in mind, a foreclosed home or property can be a smart buy and a bargain. However, there are fewer foreclosed properties available today, so you’ll have to hunt to find one that’s right for you. As a client-focused real estate attorney, we want to… The post Things to Know Before Buying a Foreclosed Property appeared first on Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley ..read more

While not legally required to hire a real estate attorney if you have plans to buy or sell a home or piece of property in Illinois or any other state. This being said, there are some times when you’ll want to hire an attorney with a solid knowledge of real estate matters and related issues.… The post When to Consider Hiring a Real Estate Attorney appeared first on Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley ..read more

While we certainly hope you have safe experiences on the road, there are times when unexpected situations can occur. In fact, there were more than 300,000 total vehicle crashes in Illinois in 2020, according to Illinois Car Crash Statistics reported by Top Driver. A common place where motor vehicle accidents occur is at busy intersections.… The post Why Get Witness Info at Intersection Accidents? appeared first on Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley ..read more

Uncertainty remains when it comes to COVID-19. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t receive the attention you need and deserve if you’ve sustained a personal injury. Yes, you can still schedule in-person meetings with a lawyer as long as you follow recommended COVID-19 safety steps. However, if you prefer remote assistance, there are ways… The post Handling a Personal Injury Case Remotely During COVID-19 appeared first on Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley ..read more

More than 4 million dog bites occur each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Oftentimes, this type of personal injury involves a dog the victim is familiar with. Even if this isn’t the case, you may be wondering whether or not this type of liability is… The post Personal Injury, Dog Bites, and Homeowners Insurance appeared first on Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley ..read more

GAP (guaranteed asset protection) insurance is a type of optional car insurance coverage for vehicle owners. If you happen to be involved in a car accident, including one that’s not your fault, GAP insurance can make it easier to obtain a new vehicle without having a big out-of-pocket burden. Today, we’re going to take a… The post Why GAP Insurance Is Important for Car Accident Victims appeared first on Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley ..read more