In Chicago, Illinois, many residential lots were laid out in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Most have changed hands many times since then. Each sale relied on old records to describe where the property lines were. But those records … Continue reading →
If you are planning to add onto your home, a property survey is one of the first steps you need to take. Not because it is optional, but because the City of Chicago requires it. Before your permit application even … Continue reading →
If you’re planning any kind of construction project, one of the first things you may be asked for is a property survey. It doesn’t matter if you’re adding a room, building a garage, or putting up a fence. City officials … Continue reading →