About ChicagoCityHomes
Making a Positive Difference in People's Lives!
Thank you for visiting our site. We have almost 60 years of combined experience in the Chicago real estate market. We are uniquely qualified to help you buy or sell a home.
As real estate consultants, our policy is to counsel our clients so they can attain their personal goals regardless of our personal gain. We will take you through the step-by-step process of selling your property to get you the most money possible or buying the home you want at a price you can afford. We use our extensive experience and training in finance, contracts, negotiating, and marketing to your best advantage. Our mission statement is "MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES." We hope that every client will profit personally and financially from our representation. Our commitment to you is enduring.
Referrals are the lifeblood of our business and by exceeding your expectations, we hope that you will refer us to your family and friends. Look forward to starting your own referral tree as our commitment to service ensures that we will be there at the beginning, in the midst, and well after the successful close of your transaction. We are resources you will want to share with others closest to you. WE WILL PRODUCE RESULTS FOR YOU. Please take a few minutes to look through our site. Be sure to take advantage of the many features offered to you. From the free reports to information about the community and local schools, we would like to share with you invaluable information about buying and selling your home. If there is any way that I can assist you further, please contact me. We hope to be hearing from you soon!
Biographies
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Karen Breen EliaABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, CDPE, At Home With Diversity
2951 North Lincoln AvenueChicagoIL 60657 US
Phone: 773-230-4294Karen entered the real estate business in 1988 when she became licensed as an Illinois Realtor. Since then she has expanded her title from agent to broker, and has received multiple designations including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), e-Pro, and Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE).
Karen is consistently ranked in the top half of one percent of the 15,000 members of the Chicago Association of Realtors. Only 2% of the over one million Realtors have the designations that Karen holds. She specializes in single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-family housing and is an expert in Lakeview, River North, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Bucktown, East Village, Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park, West Town, Streeterville, Gold Coast, Old Town, Printers Row, Lakeshore East, South Loop, Lincoln Square, Buena Park, Sheridan Park, Galewood and Ravenswood area neighborhoods.
Karen has extensive experience in Edgewater, Rogers Park, Old Irving, Albany Park, Andersonville, St Bens, North Center, Irving Park, Independence Park, Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Montclare, Craigin, Humbolt Park, Avondale and other Chicago north side areas.
Let her share her professional knowledge and insight into Chicago’s diverse housing market.
REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE
1988 Licensed as an Illinois real estate agent
1993 GRI Graduate Realtor Institute
1994 ABR Accredited Buyer Representative
1994 Illinois Broker License
1995 CRS Certified Residential Specialist
1995-2002, 2007-2008 RE/MAX Platinum Club
1997 Chicago Assoc. of Realtors Gold Transaction Award, Silver Volume Award
1997 RE/MAX Hall of Fame
2000 SRES—Senior Real Estate Specialist
2000 At Home With Diversity
2002 Chicago Association of Realtors, Bronze Volume & Transaction Awards
2004 Chicago Association of Realtors, Bronze Transaction Award
2007-10 Chicago Assoc. of Realtors Government Affairs Committee
2007-08 Chicago Assoc. of Realtors Professional Standards Committee
2007-10 HomeGain Advisors Council
2008 #8 Agent in RE/MAX Northern Illinois
2009 CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert
2010 RE/MAX Lifetime AchievementCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
1995-1997 Sponsor, Bell Park Girls Softball League
1987-2010 Executive Committee, Nordica Avenue Block Club
EDUCATION
1974 Bachelor of Arts Marietta College - Marietta, Ohio
1976 Masters Program University of Georgia - Athens, Georgia
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Louis M. EliaABR, GRI,SRES
2951 North Lincoln AvenueChicagoIL 60657 US
Phone: 773-230-4293Send Louis M. a message.Louis is a lifetime resident of Chicago and has lived in the Tri-Taylor, Lakeview & Norwood Park neighborhoods and currently resides in Galewood with his wife Karen.
Lou has a thorough knowledge of the entire city of Chicago and the Southwest, West, Northwest, and North collar suburbs. He has vigorously and successfully marketed and sold properties in: Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Gold Coast, Streeterville, River North, River West, South & West Loop, Printer’s Row, Bucktown, East Village, Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park, Ravenswood, Roscoe Village, St. Ben’s, North Center, Edgewater, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, and Rogers Park neighborhoods.
Lou’s 36+ years of professional experience has led him to be an expert regarding Chicago’s housing market, laws, neighborhoods.
REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE
1974 Licensed as an Illinois Real Estate Agent
1975 Licensed as an Illinois Broker
1985-1990 Teacher, Illinois Real Estate Licensing, Wright Jr. College
1986-1987 Chairman, Equal Housing, Northwest Real Estate Board
1993 GRI- Graduate Realtor Institute
2000 SRES—Senior Real Estate Specialist
2000 At Home With Diversity Designation
2001-2003 RE/MAX Sales Advisory CommitteeCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
1995-1997 Sponsor, Bell Park Girls Softball League
1987-2005 Executive Committee, 2000-2100 Nordica Avenue Block ClubContact Information
ChicagoCityHomesRE/MAX Exclusive Properties2951 North Lincoln AvenueChicago IL 60657Cell: 773-230-4294Toll Free: 866-404-3585Fax: 773-938-1467