Investor profile - IL
Karen Yarbrough
Karen Yarbrough is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 264 properties held through 105 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Wells Fargo Bank, Lima One Capital, and Gelt Financial.
Karen's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $102.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 18 mortgage filings and 264 properties held through 105 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60409, 60628, 60636, 60619, and 60649
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO, CALUMET, DOLTON, HARVEY, and SCHAUMBURG.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (105)
IL · 8,220 properties · 6,890 mortgages
IL · 795 properties · 387 mortgages
IL · 3,679 properties · 26 mortgages
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Mortgages (18)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2022 | $165k | Open | CIVIC Financial Services | STOUT HEARTED LLC | - |
| 07/13/2022 | $100k | Open | Wintrust Bank | HARRIS BANK BARRINGTON | 42471 N WOODBINE AVE, ANTIOCH, IL 60002 |
| 06/27/2022 | $67k | Open | CIVIC Financial Services | STOUT HEARTED LLC | 7204 S GREEN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 |
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Owned Properties (264)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4915 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644 | COUNTY OF COOK DBA COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY | Sold | $0 |
| 6804 S S CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 | STONEDRY LLC | Sold | $0 |
| 2034 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 I | GT ALTERNATIVES LLC | Sold | $0 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, multifamily, and vacant properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Karen Yarbrough associated with?
Karen Yarbrough is associated with 105 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST CO, MARQUETTE BANK, WEEKLEY HOMES LLC, COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK, and ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO NA.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 264 properties are associated with Karen Yarbrough and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Karen Yarbrough to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Wells Fargo Bank, Lima One Capital, and Gelt Financial, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2022.
How is associated activity determined?
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