Thea M. Pazen

Attorney at Law

Residential Real Estate

Chicago Residential Real Estate Attorney - Northwest Side - North Side

Real estate attorney Thea M. Pazen represents buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions in Chicago, Evanston, and the northwest suburbs. Whether you need prompt review of the purchase agreement within five days of execution, or need more intensive services with title examination, local ordinance analysis, or cure of liens or other encumbrances, Thea Pazen's experience and attention to detail can keep you out of trouble and help ensure a smooth closing. For additional information and a free consultation, contact real estate lawyer Thea Pazen.

In straight-forward home sales and condominium transactions, Thea Pazen will review your purchase agreement and negotiate changes with the other party. In most cases, she is able to do this for a flat and very competitive fee. The objective here is to make sure that the timeframes, division of responsibilities, financing obligations, and other conditions prior to closing are all reasonable, fairly apportioned between the parties, and within your practical ability to perform. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an experienced seller, Thea Pazen's knowledge of the North Side and Northwest Side real estate markets and local ordinance requirements will protect you from mistakes and surprises.

Chicago residential real estate attorney Thea Pazen also helps to resolve any situations that might arise between the purchase agreement and the closing with respect to:

  • Mortgage financing problems
  • Prior tax liens, judgment liens, or mechanic's liens
  • Missing signatures or waivers, as from a former spouse, decedent, or heir
  • Environmental or land use problems, including noncompliant lot sizes or setbacks
  • Title insurance problems
  • Boundary or easement problems

Thea Pazen will take the time to make sure that you understand all of your rights and options at every stage of the transaction. If problems happen to develop prior to closing, she'll do everything possible to help you meet your objectives with a minimum of confusion and stress.

As an experienced business attorney, Thea Pazen is committed to the old lawyer's proverb: "Thou shalt not kill the deal!" In other words, she fully understands that her role as your representative is to help your real estate purchase or sale go through smoothly, not to complicate the transaction with unnecessary or antagonizing terms. For additional information about her practical and goal-oriented approach to residential real property transactions, contact Thea Pazen in Chicago.

  Thea M. Pazen, Attorney at Law
3839 North Kenneth Avenue, Suite 300
Chicago, Illinois 60641
Telephone: (773) 725-4349
Fax: (773) 725-4393

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Northwest Side Chicago residential real estate attorney Thea M. Pazen advises and represents purchasers and sellers of houses, home sites, condominiums, duplexes, and other residential real property. Cook County title examination lawyer Thea Pazen also advises real estate clients on purchase agreements, residential closings, transfer taxes, title policies, liens, encumbrances, financing, buy and sell agreements, and compliance with local ordinances in Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Park Ridge, Rosemont, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Oak Park, River Forest, and Park Forest, IL.


3839 North Kenneth Avenue
Suite 300
Chicago, Illinois 60641
Telephone: (773) 725-4349
Fax: (773) 725-4393

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