Investor profile - IL
Barbara Strauss
Barbara Strauss is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 3 properties held through 2 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Northern Trust and Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company.
Barbara's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $275k in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 2 mortgage filings and 3 properties held through 2 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2015 and 2022.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60610 and 60660
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (2)
IL · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
IL · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
Mortgages (2)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2020 | $275k | Open | Northern Trust | BT PLUM GROVE LLC | 913 N PLUM GROVE RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 |
| 03/04/2015 | $376k | Closed | Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company | AE INC | 1684 FIRTH RD, INVERNESS, IL 60067 |
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Owned Properties (3)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1555 N SANDBURG TER, CHICAGO, IL 60610 103K | JOHNSTON SERIES REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC 3RD SERIES | Sold | $1k |
| 6300 N SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO, IL 60660 809 | WILLIAM M SEDA DILANJIAN REVOCABLE TRUST | Sold | $255k |
| 1555 N SANDBURG TER, CHICAGO, IL 60610 103K | RASHED KHAN | Sold | $118k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Barbara Strauss associated with?
Barbara Strauss is associated with 2 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include BT PLUM GROVE LLC and AE INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 3 properties are associated with Barbara Strauss and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Barbara Strauss to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Northern Trust and Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2022, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2020.
How is associated activity determined?
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