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Cathy Yanda, ABR, SFR, MRP Cathy Yanda Broker 773.315.7005 cathy@cathyyanda.com

About Me

I'm a Marine Corps veteran and REALTOR® with Baird & Warner, specializing in two things: helping 50+ homeowners navigate the decision to downsize from a long-held home, and guiding veterans and military families through the home buying and selling process.

Most of my clients have been in the same house for 20 or 30 years. The move they're considering isn't just a real estate transaction — it's a major life transition. I bring the same discipline, preparation, and attention to detail that the Marine Corps demanded to every step of that process. My clients don't feel rushed, pressured, or like a number.

My business is called Mission Ready Real Estate — because the best moves happen when you're prepared. I work primarily in Oak Park, River Forest, Galewood, and the broader West suburban Chicago market, though I help clients throughout the greater Chicago area.

When I'm not working with clients, you'll find me involved with local veteran organizations, writing, or enjoying everything Oak Park has to offer.

If you're a 50+ homeowner thinking about your next move, or a veteran who wants an agent who speaks your language — I'd love to talk.

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Featured Listings

$599,000
  • 3,464 sqft
  • 0.20 Acreage
316 N Austin Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
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$599,000
316 N Austin Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
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$275,000
New
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,258 sqft
9355 Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176
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$180,000
  • 2,000 sqft
3515 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
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$440,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,890 sqft
1112 S 3rd Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153
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$11.36
  • 1,900 sqft
2918 W 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60629
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$500,000
  • 4,943 sqft
  • 0.23 Acreage
4659 W Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60644
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$2,950.00
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
3701 W North Shore Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
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$499,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,265 sqft
  • 0.17 Acreage
917 Shambliss Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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$600,000
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  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,938 sqft
, Chicago, IL 60647
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$515,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,350 sqft
  • 0.13 Acreage
411 N Marion Street, Oak Park, IL 60302
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$579,900
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,575 sqft
  • 0.19 Acreage
1221 N Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
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$399,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2,692 sqft
841 N Lombard Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
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$369,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,920 sqft
2345 Harvey Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
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$279,900
New
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,408 sqft
500 W 42nd Street, Chicago, IL 60609
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$419,000
New
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
3339 S Bell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
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$167,000
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 681 sqft
842 Wesley Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
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$1,300.00
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 695 sqft
1245 N Karlov Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651
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$269,900
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,297 sqft
812 North Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
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$255,000
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 751 sqft
500 S Clinton Street, Chicago, IL 60607
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$1,550.00
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 875 sqft
4300 W Shakespeare Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
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$1,225.00
New
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 650 sqft
4134 W 24th Place, Chicago, IL 60623
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$1,225.00
New
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 650 sqft
4126 W 24th Place, Chicago, IL 60623
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$1,500.00
New - 43 Hours Ago
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 800 sqft
1333 N Lorel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651
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My Solds

581 Charing Cross Road , Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
$355,000
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  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,242 sqft
  • 0.18 Acreage
581 Charing Cross Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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1211 Homestead Road , Unit G, La Grange Park, IL 60526
$1,499
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 750 sqft
1211 Homestead Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526
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38 Washington Boulevard , Unit 1, Oak Park, IL 60302
$305,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,600 sqft
38 Washington Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
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2916 W Warren Boulevard , Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60612
$1,950
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,250 sqft
2916 W Warren Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612
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1211 Homestead Road , La Grange Park, IL 60526
$1,190,000
Sold
1211 Homestead Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526
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22 S Austin Boulevard , Oak Park, IL 60302
$315,000
Sold
  • 4 Beds
22 S Austin Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
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7708 Harvard Street , Forest Park, IL 60130
$350,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,496 sqft
7708 Harvard Street, Forest Park, IL 60130
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1116 Thomas Avenue , Unit G, Forest Park, IL 60130
$1,395
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 700 sqft
1116 Thomas Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130
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148 N AUSTIN Avenue, Unit 3N, Oak Park, IL 60302
$1,995
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
148 N Austin Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
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7830 W North Avenue , Unit 415, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
$137,000
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 700 sqft
7830 W North Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
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7503 W 64th Street , Summit, IL 60501
$375,000
Sold
  • 8 Beds
7503 W 64th Street, Summit, IL 60501
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3751 N Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
$690,000
Sold
  • 5 Beds
  • 0.08 Acreage
3751 N Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
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Testimonials

Great to do business with. Very professional yet personal. Awesome realtor.

- Shirley Crowder

I can't recommend Cathy enough, both as a remarkable real estate agent and an incredible person. Her expertise knows no bounds, and her dedication to her clients is truly admirable. Not only is she knowledgeable, but she's also deeply compassionate and involved in charitable organizations, partic...

- Shiao Anne Gaa VA and SMM

Cathy was an absolute joy to work with. She was very patient with us and always available to answer any questions we had. We came to Cathy with a dream and she helped make it a reality. She has an amazing team of competent loan officers (highly recommend Chris Weis!), home inspectors and real estat...

- Ebony Avila

Cathy was absolutely amazing she helped us every step of the way in buying our new home that fits our large family and was on point about every detail! We love cathy sooo much we asked her to be our realtor to sell our old home!

- Susy Rodriguez

Great person to work with she did all she could to work in my best interest

- Mamie Harris

Cathy is the best! She helped me close within 2 months of home searching. Cathy is very knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate and was readily available throughout the entire home buying process. She frequently checked in to let us know how everything was going. I recommend contacting her if y...

- Roldan Padilla

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