Learn about the latest developments in Illinois Commercial Real Estate law at #CRETrends2019. What does due diligence look like in 2019 and beyond? What commercial title endorsements do you need to know about? Get current on relevant case law and understand the essentials about 1031 Exchanges and Opportunity Zones as well as the hottest trends in the practice.

IICLE’s 13th Annual Real Estate Short Course will help both residential and commercial real estate practitioners take their practice to the next level! Plenary session highlights include a case law and statutory update, insight into how the Trump administration is affecting the practice, handling privacy and cybersecurity concerns, important updates on ALTA forms and title insurance, and a fair housing simulated mediation. Whether you are a novice or experienced practitioner, the educational and networking opportunities provided by this course are not to be missed!

The IICLE® Commercial Real Estate Boot Camp will provide intensive, fast-paced, basic training fundamental to everyday commercial real estate transactions practice, including basic forms. This course is designed for (i) lawyers with one to seven years of experience handling commercial real estate transactions; and (ii) lawyers at any level of experience seeking to learn the fundamentals of everyday commercial real estate transactions. In this program you will learn about (a) client intake and engagement letters; (b) drafting/reviewing a letter of intent to purchase; (c) drafting the purchase and sale agreement; (d) obtaining and reviewing a suitable ALTA survey; (e) commercial title insurance with typically required commercial endorsements; (f) three common types of escrows; (g) types of deeds typical to commercial real estate transactions; (h) required governmental notices; (i) due diligence in preparing for closing; (j) documenting party authority; (k) the basic opinion of borrowers’ counsel; and (l) common closing issues.

Learn about land use law, zoning, affordable housing, wind farms and solar panel arrays, religious freedom issues involving land use, and more!

At our 2019 Residential Real Estate program, learn about the trickiest laws and rules so you can avoid “getting bit by the gotcha bug.” Understand how to best handle the new Multi-Board 7.0 contract, installment contracts, and building/boundary issues. Get up to date on the latest case law and regulations affecting your residential real estate practice. Appreciate both buyers’ and sellers’ concerns through an entertaining discussion. Learn how mindfulness can transform your stress and increase your wellness so that you can more effectively represent your clients.