I first used Jim on my first home purchase 27 years ago. The real estate agent had said that he had noticed Jim was the attorney for many closings and his customers had said what a great attorney he was. So we decided to go with his suggestion and I am so happy that we did.
We've used James Habel for multiple lot and house purchases/sales for past 19 years. Just sold our lot today after few buyers backed out days before the closings. He's always been very professional and always double checked our contracts/papers. Some don't like how long it takes but we know he's watching out for our best interest.
Buying a house in the middle of certain life events can be a very difficult process, but James gave me very good/solid/direct advice and helped simplify a complicated situation. He is good at giving direct answers and very responsive.
James Habel helped us close on our house in Berwyn while helping us close on our new house in Huntley. He kept all the papers moving and was so efficient, kind, knowledgeable, precise and amazing! We had to do everything during Covid restrictions and kept in touch via email and phone. He was the best!!!
James has been our family real estate attorney since I can remember. He's been there to guide me though my first purchase and 2 more since then. He has also worked numerous times for my father with great results. As most real estate attorneys, he prefers email but will get on the phone to explain more detail if you need.
I would never trust anyone more than I trust James Habel with buying a home. He was very responsive to every question I had and even though some of the questions were a little off the wall,, he still answered them. I did not even like all the answers but appreciated the time he took to explain why things had to be done a certain way.
Highly recommend Jim Habel. Since he is independent, it may be a challenge at times to reach him, but that's because he has many clients and works on his own. He also clearly told us this before we went with him. His price to represent us was exceptional and his work also rates an A+. I would definitely use Jim Habel again.