Being new to the home buying experience in Chicago, we were very skeptical and did not understand the complexity of the settling procedures. As representation for us, Ben was very helpful in explaining the standards for purchasing a condo in Chicago and helped us attain the items we needed during th...e negotiation process. I would certiainly recommend Ben for any real estate representation needs that someone may have

I recently worked with Ben and Jude to buy my first condo. I originally had a contract on one condo - which fell through because of financing issues with the building. Ben and Jude worked to get me out of that contract and my earnest money returned to me with no hassle. I then acquired a contract on... a second condo, which was a new construction project. The developer had a contract with several questionable provisions, which they tried to negotiate to my favor. One provision, a $100/day penalty for closing after the scheduled date, was not negotiable. However, when I needed more time because of financing delays, they were able to secure an extension, and I did not have to pay the penalty. Overall, Ben and Jude both made me feel at ease during this process. They do not act like "typical" lawyers who huff and puff - they break things down and make it easy to understand without being condescending. I did not purchase a very expensive condo, and despite the relatively low fee that Ben and Jude charged, I never felt as if I were an unimportant client. I would recommend Ben and Jude to anyone, and especially first time homebuyers. It is reassuring to know you have people in your corner!

I used Ben for the purchase of my first condo. He was very knowledgeable, responsive and helpful throughout the process. When some issue came up from the seller side, Ben was very proactive and willing to go extra miles to get things done on time. I will continue to use his service and I would like t...o recommend Ben to my colleagues/friends who are also looking to buy their first home.