Marzena Castillo-Broker

09/03/2026

Your Real Estate Agent might know your criminal record before you ever meet. 👀

There is an app called Forewarn Most agents used to run a quick background check before showing a home to a stranger. This job is scared than people think – we've lost agents doing exactly this.

It's probably saved my life more than once. 🏡

09/03/2026

Are you looking for buy, sell or invest? Check out my Homes.com site to find out more.

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See why Homes.com is the #1 fastest growing real estate search site. Use our new neighborhood & school search to find your perfect home.

09/02/2026

Getting a home under contract is only half the job. 🏡

Some deals fall apart for reasons we simply can't control – but I truly believe Many can be saved with good communication, experience, and problem – solving.

Realestate can get emotional, and when problems come up, you need an agent who stays calm, looks for solutions, and keeps everyone moving towards the closing table.

Who you hire matters – especially in today's market.

09/02/2026

A block from downtown Geneva means dinner out, coffee runs, and Metra mornings can all start on foot.

724 S Batavia Avenue offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 3,698 square feet with a striking columned facade, dramatic entry, updated kitchen, fireplace living room, remodeled primary bath, and a private wooded yard with its own babbling brook. Offered at $1,125,000.

If you'd like the full photo tour, I have it in my link in bio.

09/01/2026

Buying , Selling or Investing?

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Buying, Selling or Investing?

08/31/2026

Found a home you like, then noticed it's been sitting for 21 days or more?

Start by comparing it to the homes buyers are choosing right now, then add the real cost of taxes, repairs, and updates before you decide the price feels like a deal. In Geneva, St. Charles, and Batavia, I see longer market time mean very different things, and the reason it sat matters more than the number itself.

If you want a second set of eyes on a listing, I’m happy to help.

08/30/2026

🏡 Luxury Living at 505 Rue Royale ✨

Offered at $1.1 Million, this beautifully remodeled all-brick home sits on a private full acre and offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and incredible amenities!

✨ Gorgeous kitchen with Thermador appliances
🔥 Two fireplaces
♨️ Heated floors
☀️ Glass-enclosed sunroom
🛏️ Four spacious bedrooms
🛁 Luxurious primary suite
🧖 Your very own sauna

Step outside to your private, fully fenced backyard featuring a swimming pool and plenty of space to relax, entertain, and enjoy your own personal retreat. 🌳🏊‍♀️

One acre. Pool. Sauna. Stunning updates. What more could you ask for?

📍 505 Rue Royale
💰 Offered at $1.1 Million

📞 Call Marzena Castillo at 773-516-1541 to schedule your private showing!

Marzena Castillo | Baird & Warner

08/30/2026

Thinking about buying a rental property? Before you get excited about passive income, make sure the numbers actually work.

Rent isn't pure profit. You need to consider your mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancies, HOA fees, and unexpected repairs.

A property can look like a great investment until you calculate the true monthly expenses.

So don't just ask"how much can I rent it for" ask"how much will I actually make?"

Doing the math before you buy can you make all the difference.

08/29/2026