Justin Gaffney Real Estate Law

11/09/2024

Huge progess for legal gun owners this week. The Southern District of Illinois rules that Illinois' assault weapons ban is unconstitutional under the 2nd and 14th. This ruling is significant because unlike the previous failed challenges this one went to a week long trial. The weapons ban is now in the hands of the 7th Circuit. What standard will they use to review? Well that's the million dollar question. De Novo? Clearly erroneous? Abuse of Discretion? I opine it will be De Novo (the best for the Appellant) because it's a question of law and not fact but nonetheless it's an encouraging time for legal gun holders in Illinois.

A downstate federal judge has ruled Illinois' assault weapons ban unconstitutional.

11/06/2024

So impressed with NewsNation tonight. They've got the Decision Desk and they are calling all results before anyone else! Called GA and NC at least 90 minutes before CNN.

Important reminder is that this "Mainstream Media" Company is dedicated to exposing the flaws of a two party system.

U.S. News

11/05/2024

Kudos to our General Assembly making tomorrow a State Holiday. "General Election Day". Kids home from school, State facilities closed, Employers legally required to give at least 2 hours to each employee time off to Vote. All very cool stuff! I support the signal of this day's importance.

10/25/2024

I was the Judge of the best Witches Hat last night at the BAWIB Chapter of the Chamber of Commerce event. Wellness in Wheaton embodied the full spirit of the event so hats of to her and her and her cool creative hat. And awesome time as usual serving hand crafted cocktails with our esteemed Mayor to all of the Women In Business at the event. You are the backbone of our community and country.

09/13/2024

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05/26/2024

Official says the department will temporarily allow VA buyers to directly compensate their agent. NAR has previously urged the VA to lift this prohibition.

09/26/2023

POV ... To my List Agent REALTOR partners ... How do you want to be treated by Buyer's Agents when the Market shifts? Your listings won't always have this much love. Be good to each other!

09/25/2023

As a Local Real Estate Attorney this Prarie Lakes (formerly Indian Lakes) project makes me very happy for the surrounding Communities and all of the local business and employment that a new modern Golf Course, Hotel, Resort, Restaurants, will provide!

Indian Lakes Resort faced an uncertain future when the hotel property went up for sale two years ago. But the Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced resort is showing signs of new life as hotel renovations progress and Bloomingdale leaders finalize plans for a golf course redo.

09/20/2023

Friendly reminder to all of my REALTOR partners and Investor Clients.... As of January 1, 2023 you can no longer reject a Tenant because they have a Section 8 Voucher. PSA...if you have any current or old marketing stating as such take it down ASAP!!!!

Source of Income is now a protected class in Illinois Housing Discrimination Law. This means that most sources of income cannot be used as a basis to deny a Tenant from your Rental. So income from Section 8, Homelessness Prevention, Child Support, Social Security, Retirement, Disability, etc. etc. are impermissible reasons to deny an applicant. (Yes, the giant pile of cash from criminal activity can still be a reason for denial! 😂😉)

Source of Income is how an individual legally receives their money in order to pay for their housing.

09/19/2023

https://www.costar.com/article/1624323975/re-max-offers-55-million-settlement-in-lawsuits-regarding-residential-agent-commissions

Just in...RE/MAX and Anywhere RE Group (C21/CB/Sotheby's etc.) pays $55M and $83M to settle Class Action Lawsuit.

Q to all of my REALTOR partners....
Has your firm been discussing the possibility of massive changes to our sector? RE/MAX has stated it will no longer mandate the Buyer's REALTOR to be compensated by the Seller. Scary thoughts!!!

NAR refuses to settle and is going to trial very soon. Losing is estimated to cost over $40B and would no doubt shake-up our industry, especially in the Chicago markets.

POV... consumers are better protected and save money with a Buyer's side REALTOR. This Anti-Trust Lawsuit has the potential to force Re/Max, CB, C21 etc. to substantially reduce or even eliminate Buyer's REALTOR commissions.