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Practical guidance on foreclosure defense, mortgage disputes, debtor rights, and Chicago-area real estate—so you understand your options and next steps.
January 13, 2026
Dena H. Elkathib
Dena H. Elkhatib is part of the EV Häs, LLC team supporting Chicago and Cook County clients who need clear legal guidance when real estate problems start moving fast. Whether you’re facing a foreclosure notice, navigating a lender dispute, or trying to understand what your next court step really means, Dena helps bring structure and clarity to a process that often feels overwhelming. Her work is focused on helping clients stay organized, informed, and prepared—so decisions are made with a plan, not panic. If your home or property is on the line, you’ll get plain-English direction, responsive communication, and a team approach built to protect your position.
January 2, 2026
Elevate Your Real Estate Experience in Chicago
Real estate is supposed to feel exciting—until the paperwork gets confusing, the timeline gets tight, or a “small” title issue turns into a closing-day emergency.
We help buyers, sellers, investors, and agents move through Chicago-area transactions with clarity and control, so you’re not guessing at the table or finding surprises after the deed is recorded.
We help buyers, sellers, investors, and agents move through Chicago-area transactions with clarity and control, so you’re not guessing at the table or finding surprises after the deed is recorded.
January 1, 2026
Be Your Client’s Advocate
Your client doesn’t just need a closer — they need an attorney who spots deal-killers early, explains the moving parts in plain English (and Spanish), and protects them when the transaction starts getting complicated.
Here’s how EV Häs supports Chicago-area brokers by keeping deals clean, timelines clear, and surprises to a minimum.
Here’s how EV Häs supports Chicago-area brokers by keeping deals clean, timelines clear, and surprises to a minimum.
January 1, 2026
Lake County Tax Appeals: How to File the Right Way (Without Guessing)
Lake County gives property owners a real process to challenge an assessment—but it is deadline-driven and evidence-driven.
This page breaks down what the Board of Review looks for, when you must contact your township assessor first, how the 30-day filing window works, and how to choose a hearing type (including letter review and Zoom). For educational purposes only; not legal advice.
This page breaks down what the Board of Review looks for, when you must contact your township assessor first, how the 30-day filing window works, and how to choose a hearing type (including letter review and Zoom). For educational purposes only; not legal advice.
January 1, 2026
DuPage County Tax Appeals: How to Challenge an Over-Assessment
DuPage property owners get an annual opportunity to appeal an assessment—but the filing window is tied to your township’s publication date, and it can close fast.
This page explains the DuPage process in plain English: the 30-day deadline, what to do before you file, what evidence the Board expects, and what happens if you want to take the appeal further. Educational only; not legal advice.
This page explains the DuPage process in plain English: the 30-day deadline, what to do before you file, what evidence the Board expects, and what happens if you want to take the appeal further. Educational only; not legal advice.
January 1, 2026
Cook County Property Tax Appeal: A Clear Evidence-First Guide
A tax appeal is not a rant or a guess. It is a well-labeled evidence packet that makes it easy for the reviewer to see (1) what you are asking for and (2) why your numbers make sense.
This page breaks down what to gather, how to present it, and the common mistakes that quietly sink otherwise valid appeals.
This page breaks down what to gather, how to present it, and the common mistakes that quietly sink otherwise valid appeals.
January 1, 2026
Tax Process Overview: How Illinois Property Taxes Are Set (and Where You Can Challenge Them)
Property taxes feel mysterious until you break them into two levers: the tax levy (what local governments need to collect) and the assessment (your property’s share of that total).
This guide walks Chicago-area owners through the process in plain English—how values and rates connect, what the “equalization factor” is doing in the background, and what an appeal actually looks like when you do it correctly.
This guide walks Chicago-area owners through the process in plain English—how values and rates connect, what the “equalization factor” is doing in the background, and what an appeal actually looks like when you do it correctly.
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