Welcome to my website at Charles Rutenberg Realty, your best source for Real Estate in Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs. If you are looking for a single family house, condo, townhome or multi-unit building, this is your one stop shop!  If you are looking for a personal home or an investment property, I can make "The Dream" come true!   Real Estate in the Chicago area is a Still a Hot Commodity. Reports that the market is sluggish are very short sighted.  The truth of the matter is that it is a "Buyers" market. A great time for the investor, or anyone that wants to get the most "Bang for Your Buck". I've lived most of my life in the Chicago Area and I'm very familiar with it. From areas like Bucktown, Lincoln Park, and the North Shore, to the South Loop and Bronzeville, to the Tri-Taylor area of the west side, there are more home choices now than ever.  If the urban areas are not your taste, I also cover beautiful South Suburban areas such as South Holland, Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Olympia Fields and Crete. If you would rather live in the Northern or Western suburbs, I'll refer you to several of my colleagues that specialize in those markets. In any case, I can help find the right home or investment property for YOU!   In light of the Mortgage Market Meltdown, there are abundant opportunities to purchase  short sale and foreclosed property. If REO is your focus visit my Foreclosures page to see some of the Bank and Government owned properties for sale. Interest rates are still at historical lows.  There is no time like the present.  You can also visit my "Our Listings"  page to get just a few examples of the many other condos, homes and multi-unit properties that are available. Contact me directly and I can conduct an exclusive search that is specifically tailored to your wants and needs.  I can be reached  via email realestate@vincecole.com or phone 708.955.6460.