¿ICE te detiene? Protege a tu familia, tu hogar y tu dinero — Charla gratuita de 45 minutos (en línea)
Sobre la charla Legal Education Esta sesión está pensada para familias en Illinois—padres, cuidadores, hijos adultos que ayudan a sus padres, propietarios e inquilinos—que quieren un plan simple y humano para mantener a los niños protegidos, la casa estable y las cuentas al día si ocurre una detención. Te llevas una Lista de Preparación Familiar […]
ICE Detained? Protect Your Family, Home & Money — Free 45-Minute Briefing
About This Event Legal Education This is a focused, compassion-first briefing for Illinois families—parents, caregivers, adult children helping their parents, homeowners and renters alike—who want a simple plan to keep kids safe, protect the home, and steady the finances if detention happens. You’ll leave with a one-page Family Readiness Checklist (Illinois) and a link to […]
Zombie Second Mortgages in Illinois (2025): Cook County Playbook
What is a “zombie” second mortgage? A zombie second is a junior lien—often a home-equity or piggyback 80/20 loan from the mid-2000s—that went quiet for years and is now being collected again. In recent years, regulators flagged a wave of attempts to enforce these aged seconds, sometimes after servicing transfers or debt-buyer purchases. If a […]
Realtor Drop-In Q&A — Foreclosure Solutions & Compliant Commission
About This Event Legal Education Realtor Drop-In Q&A — Foreclosure Solutions & Compliant Commission (Chicago • Oct 24 • 12–2 PM) When a listing turns distressed, speed and clarity decide whether you close—or watch the file spiral toward sale. This open-door Q&A is a working session for Chicagoland realtors who want straight, practical answers on […]
Buying a Home Is Possible for Everyone — Aurora Home Buyer Seminar
About This Event Legal Education Navigate the home-buying process with clear, practical steps—so you can protect your assets today and secure your family’s future tomorrow. This essential session for first-time and immigrant buyers gives you the exact knowledge, tools, and next actions to purchase safely—even if you don’t have traditional documentation. You’ll learn realistic financing […]
Private Money Lending Lawyers in Chicago | The Bow Tie Attorney
Sharp in law. Connected in your deal. Illinois real estate counsel • Broker‑savvy • Deal‑first mindset Private money lending counsel—structured fast, documented right, and closed with clean title Book a Consultation Join the Community The Bow Tie Advantage for Lenders & Borrowers Lenders/Investors Structure private/hard money loans for flips, BRRRR, rehabs, and small commercial. Draft […]
Illinois Foreclosure Timeline (2025): A Cook County Homeowner’s Guide | The Bow Tie Attorney
The Illinois foreclosure timeline is a judicial process: the lender must sue in court and obtain a judgment before any sale. In Cook County, cases run through the Circuit Court (Chancery Division) with specific steps and windows to act. What You’ll Walk Away With The step-by-step Illinois timeline (Cook County focus). Which deadlines matter: appearance/answer, […]
Family, Protection & Purpose: Francesca Sarmiento on Life as a Family Law Attorney
Episode Overview In this episode of The Bow Tie Podcast, The Bow Tie Attorney sits down with Francesca Sarmiento, a Florida family law attorney and founder of Sarmiento Law Firm, for a grounded conversation about protection, dignity, and the purpose behind practicing law. We compare Florida injunctions and Illinois orders of protection, unpack a recent […]
Foreclosure Solutions & Collecting Max Commissions
About This Event Legal Education Navigate the complex landscape of 2024 legislative changes—and ensure your practice stays compliant while maximizing opportunities. This essential session for Illinois real estate professionals provides you with the exact knowledge, tools, and strategies to implement new regulations confidently—so you protect your clients, reduce liability, and maintain competitive advantage in a […]
Real Estate and The Big Beautiful Tax Bill. Take Advantage of It
About This Event Legal Education Keep more of what you earn. Learn how current and proposed U.S. tax rules impact real estate deals—and how to structure transactions to legally reduce taxes and unlock capital. This free, in-person workshop for brokers, investors, and entrepreneurs translates complex tax topics into plain English. You’ll see where today’s rules […]