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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 1, 2026
Real Estate Tax Appeals in Chicago
If your property taxes jumped—or your assessment feels disconnected from reality—you may have options.
This guide explains how Illinois tax appeals work in plain English, what evidence matters most, and how to approach Cook County (and surrounding counties) without wasting a filing window. Informational only; not legal advice.
This guide explains how Illinois tax appeals work in plain English, what evidence matters most, and how to approach Cook County (and surrounding counties) without wasting a filing window. Informational only; not legal advice.
January 1, 2026
What to Expect at the Closing Table
Closings move fast—and the stress usually comes from not knowing what’s normal.
This guide walks you through what typically happens from contract to closing day, what you should review before you sign, and what to bring so you show up prepared (and avoid last-minute surprises).
For educational purposes only. Not legal advice. Every deal is different.
This guide walks you through what typically happens from contract to closing day, what you should review before you sign, and what to bring so you show up prepared (and avoid last-minute surprises).
For educational purposes only. Not legal advice. Every deal is different.
January 1, 2026
Bifurcated Title in Illinois
Bifurcation of title is a legal way for buyers to take control of the title services they’re paying for—and often reduce closing costs.
In plain English: instead of automatically using the title company selected by the seller’s attorney, the buyer chooses their own title company (when the buyer is the one paying for those title services). That choice can mean lower fees, cleaner coordination, and meaningful savings at the table.
For educational purposes only. Not legal advice. Savings vary by transaction and eligibility.
In plain English: instead of automatically using the title company selected by the seller’s attorney, the buyer chooses their own title company (when the buyer is the one paying for those title services). That choice can mean lower fees, cleaner coordination, and meaningful savings at the table.
For educational purposes only. Not legal advice. Savings vary by transaction and eligibility.
January 1, 2026
Real Estate Closing Attorneys in Chicago, IL
Every real estate deal is more than paperwork. It’s your home, your investment, your risk exposure, and your future financial stability.
EV Häs, LLC helps buyers, sellers, brokers, and investors close with confidence—by catching hidden problems early, negotiating stronger terms, and making sure your transaction doesn’t turn into a lawsuit later.
For educational purposes only. Not legal advice.
EV Häs, LLC helps buyers, sellers, brokers, and investors close with confidence—by catching hidden problems early, negotiating stronger terms, and making sure your transaction doesn’t turn into a lawsuit later.
For educational purposes only. Not legal advice.
January 1, 2026
The Foreclosure Timeline With a Qualified Foreclosure Attorney
The foreclosure timeline is not “fixed.” In Illinois, the pace of a case often depends on whether you have counsel—and whether that counsel knows how to use both litigation and negotiation to protect your rights and preserve options.
This page explains what the timeline can look like when a qualified foreclosure defense attorney is actively challenging the lender, preventing default momentum, and building leverage for the best available outcome.
For educational purposes only. Not legal advice. Timelines vary by county, judge, loan type, and the facts of your case.
This page explains what the timeline can look like when a qualified foreclosure defense attorney is actively challenging the lender, preventing default momentum, and building leverage for the best available outcome.
For educational purposes only. Not legal advice. Timelines vary by county, judge, loan type, and the facts of your case.
January 1, 2026
The Uncontested Foreclosure Timeline in Illinois
An “uncontested” foreclosure is what the process can look like when a homeowner doesn’t meaningfully engage the case.
This timeline is a practical, plain-English roadmap of what often happens next—so you can recognize the pressure points early and avoid letting “default momentum” make your decisions for you.
For educational purposes only. Not legal advice. Timeframes are estimates and vary by county, judge, loan type, and the facts of your case.
This timeline is a practical, plain-English roadmap of what often happens next—so you can recognize the pressure points early and avoid letting “default momentum” make your decisions for you.
For educational purposes only. Not legal advice. Timeframes are estimates and vary by county, judge, loan type, and the facts of your case.
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