Property Surveys Are Rising from Property Tax Reassessments
If you live in Chicago, chances are you have already heard the buzz. Property tax reassessments arrived, and many homeowners were shocked by what they saw. Bills jumped. Numbers changed. And suddenly, people who never thought much about their lot lines or records started asking hard questions. At first, the focus is always on the […]
The 60-Day Rule for Property Surveys Explained
If you’re planning construction or an addition, property surveys lay the groundwork for every step of construction. In fact, the city has a strict rule that requires an “ALTA-type” property survey less than 60 days old for certain projects. Many homeowners and builders only learn this rule after their application gets rejected, wasting valuable time […]