Licensed Illinois Broker · Licensed Chicago General Contractor

We Buy Houses Chicago — any condition, any situation.

Facing foreclosure, code violations, a vacant or inherited house, or a property that's become too much to manage? We buy houses for cash across Chicago and Cook County — as-is, no repairs, no commissions, no closing costs. Fair offer in 24 hours, close in as little as 7 days.

Close in 7–14 days — or choose your timeline
Licensed general contractor — we price repairs from real numbers, not guesses
Licensed Illinois broker — you work with a licensed broker, not a call center

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Licensed & Certified

Woman-Owned (WBE)

Veteran-Owned (VBE)

Disability-Owned (BEPD)

Illinois Real Estate Broker #475.201055Chicago General Contractor #TGC137744

Whatever the situation, there's a path forward.

We help Chicago homeowners through foreclosure help in Chicago, inherited and probate property, and every kind of problem property as a licensed Chicago property investment company.

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Our Story

Neighbors first, investors second.

Dello Investments was founded in 2021 by Karen Rodriguez and Alexa, two Chicagoans who believed every homeowner deserves to sell with dignity, on their own timeline — even in a hard season. Karen is a licensed Illinois real estate broker, and our team holds a City of Chicago general contractor license, so the people making your offer are the same people who understand exactly what your property needs.

We're proudly certified by the City of Chicago as a woman-owned, veteran-owned, and disability-owned business. When we sit at your kitchen table, we explain every number in the offer, in English or Spanish, and you decide the timeline, with no pressure and no games.

Licensed Illinois real estate broker #475.201055
Licensed City of Chicago general contractor #TGC137744
Transparent, line-by-line offer math
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How It Works

Four steps with zero stress.

From first call to closing check, most sales take under two weeks, but the timeline is always yours to set.

Tell us about the property

Call, text, or send the form, and a few basics about the house and your situation is all we need to get started.

We visit, or we don't

We do a quick walkthrough at your convenience, or work from photos if you'd rather we not visit, because as-is truly means as-is: no cleaning and no repairs.

Receive your cash offer in 24 hours

You receive a written, no-obligation offer with the math explained line by line, and you can take your time because it doesn't expire overnight.

Close on your timeline

Whether it takes seven days or seven months, you pick the date, we cover the closing costs, and you walk away with cash and closure.

Situations We Solve

Whatever the situation, there's a way forward.

We've helped Chicago homeowners through nearly every circumstance a property can face.

Inherited & Probate Property

We work alongside estate attorneys and multiple heirs, buy the property as-is, and can even handle what's left inside the house.

Foreclosure & Behind on Payments

Illinois foreclosures take 12 to 18 months, so there is more time than you think, and selling before auction can protect your equity and your credit.

Vacant or Damaged Homes

Whether it's fire, water, foundation trouble, or years of vacancy, our contractor's eye means damage lowers the repair line, not the respect you're shown.

Tired Landlords & Multi-Units

From problem tenants to vacant units and deferred maintenance, we buy 2-4 flats and rental portfolios with tenants in place.

Code Violations & Liens

From building court dates to water bills, back taxes, and HOA liens, we've resolved them all at closing so you don't have to.

Divorce & Major Life Changes

A fast, discreet, fair sale lets both parties move forward, with a neutral number everyone can verify.

Licensed City of Chicago General Contractor

We're not just buyers — we're licensed contractors. We know what every problem property actually costs to fix. That's why our offers are fair and accurate, not lowball guesses. No repairs on you. We handle it.

GC License #TGC137744

Distressed and Damaged Properties

Code violations? Water or fire damage? A foundation that's seen better days, or years of repairs you never got to? We buy distressed and damaged houses across Chicago and Cook County — exactly as they sit, without asking you to fix a single thing.

Because we're licensed City of Chicago general contractors, we know what a problem property needs. That means a fair, accurate offer on the kind of house most buyers take one look at and walk away from. No lowballing, no guesswork — just a real number you can count on.

Facing Foreclosure in Illinois

Foreclosure in Illinois can drag on 12 to 18 months — but the hit to your credit starts the moment you miss a payment, not when the bank finishes.

If you're behind on your mortgage or already in pre-foreclosure, you still have options. Selling for cash before the bank takes over can protect your credit, stop the clock, and put money back in your pocket instead of losing it at auction.

No judgment, no pressure. Just a real path forward.

Why Dello

Why Chicago homeowners choose Dello.

Licensed Illinois real estate broker

You work directly with a licensed broker, not a call center.

Licensed and insured City of Chicago general contractor

We assess every property accurately because we know what repairs cost.

Transparent offer calculations

We show you how we got to the number.

Woman, veteran, and Latine-owned

City of Chicago certified WBE, VBE, and BEPD.

Map of Chicago's 77 neighborhoods served by Dello Investments

Where We Buy

We Buy Houses Across Chicago and Cook County

We work throughout Chicago's West and Southwest Sides — Little Village, North Lawndale, Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Garfield Park, Austin — plus Cicero, Berwyn, and the nearby Cook County suburbs.

We buy across all 77 Chicago neighborhoods. Not sure if we cover your block? Call (312) 975-5557.

Little VillagePilsenHumboldt ParkLogan SquareBelmont CraginAustinEnglewoodChathamSouth ShoreBeverlyPortage ParkCicero & BerwynCalumet CityOak Lawn+ all of Cook County

Questions, Answered

What homeowners ask us most.

Completely, the written offer is free and walking away costs nothing, and many homeowners take weeks to decide, which is normal and welcome.

We buy with cash, so there's no lender, no appraisal contingency, and no loan underwriting. Title work is the only clock, and we start it immediately.

You don't need to touch a thing: take what you want and leave the rest, including furniture, junk, or even a full hoarder situation, because as-is means exactly that.

We buy properties in building court, with water liens, back taxes, and HOA claims regularly. These get resolved through closing, not by you beforehand.

Karen is a licensed Illinois broker and our team holds a Chicago general contractor license, so our offers are built on real repair numbers, shown to you openly, not a lowball formula.

Often, yes, Illinois foreclosure takes 12-18 months, so there's usually time to sell, protect your credit, and keep your equity. If keeping your home is the goal, we'll point you to HUD-approved counseling instead. Every situation is different, so talk to us early.

Get your fair cash offer today.

It takes five minutes to start and costs nothing to hear the number, and when you call, text, or send the form, Karen's team answers seven days a week.

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