2025-0171
Bradshaw — purchase of 1440 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
OpenReal Estate·Mr. & Mrs. Simon Bradshaw·Opened Sep 30, 2026
Background
Residential purchase at $612,000 with a concurrent sale. Fifth Third mortgage commitment issued. Title commitment reviewed; survey ordered.
File note
Attorney review period cleared. Inspection produced a credit request of $6,500 for roof and electrical; countered at $4,000. Title commitment shows an unreleased 2009 mortgage — payoff letter requested.
Key dates
3 recorded| Date | Event | Type | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07, 2026 | Mortgage contingency deadline Client loses earnest money protection after this date. Confirm clear-to-close before it passes. | Filing deadline | in 3 days |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Closing | Completion | in 3 weeks |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Record deed with Cook County Recorder | Filing deadline | in 3 weeks |
Tasks
2 open · 1 completed| Task | Assigned | Due | Priority | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Order title commitment and survey | TB | Oct 07, 2026 | Medium | Done | |
Confirm clear-to-close before mortgage contingency lapses Client loses earnest money protection if this date passes without an extension. | AK | in 2 days | High | Not started | |
Chase payoff letter on unreleased 2009 mortgage | TB | in 5 days | Medium | Not started |
Time recorded
4.5 hrs total · 4.5 hrs billable · $1,350.00| Date | Timekeeper | Narrative | Activity | Units | Value | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | DR | Preparing attorney review and inspection response letters | Correspondence in | 2 · 0.2 hrs | $68.00 | WIP |
| Oct 15, 2026 | AK | Preparing closing statement and reviewing settlement figures | Deposition | 12 · 1.2 hrs | $354.00 | WIP |
| Oct 07, 2026 | AK | Reviewing title commitment and Schedule B exceptions | Court appearance | 12 · 1.2 hrs | $354.00 | WIP |
| Oct 05, 2026 | AK | Reviewing mortgage commitment and lender conditions | Conference | 10 · 1.0 hr | $295.00 | WIP |
| Oct 02, 2026 | DR | Reviewing survey and identifying encroachments | Telephone | 3 · 0.3 hrs | $102.00 | WIP |
| Oct 01, 2026 | AK | Preparing attorney review and inspection response letters | Court appearance | 6 · 0.6 hrs | $177.00 | WIP |
Advanced costs
Money paid out on the client behalf, billed at cost| Date | Description | Paid out | Amount | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Municipal transfer stamp application | Outstanding | $60.00 | Unbilled |
| Oct 09, 2026 | ALTA survey | Paid | $750.00 | Unbilled |
| Oct 07, 2026 | Title commitment and search — First Chicago Title | Paid | $495.00 | Unbilled |
Documents
7 on file| Document | Type | Ver. | Filed by | Filed | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney review and inspection response letter.docx | Correspondence out | v1 | AK | Nov 01, 2026 | 224 KB | Download |
| ALTA survey.pdf | Evidence | v1 | AK | Oct 22, 2026 | 516 KB | Download |
| Mortgage commitment — Fifth Third.pdf | Correspondence in | v1 | AK | Oct 22, 2026 | 252 KB | Download |
| Title commitment — First Chicago Title.pdf | Evidence | v1 | AK | Oct 16, 2026 | 1.1 MB | Download |
| Closing statement (draft 2).xlsx | Evidence | v4 | AK | Oct 10, 2026 | 4.0 MB | Download |
| Engagement letter — flat fee.pdf | Engagement letter | v1 | AK | Oct 07, 2026 | 4.1 MB | Download |
| Purchase and sale contract (executed).pdf | Contract | v1 | AK | Oct 02, 2026 | 1.2 MB | Download |
Bills
| Bill | Issued | Due | Fees | Disb. | Total | Outstanding | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INV-2025-0531 | Nov 02, 2026 | Dec 02, 2026 | $1,250.00 | $1,305.00 | $2,555.00 | $2,555.00 | Draft |