PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Granville Gardens Condominiums
1215-25 West Granville - Chicago, IL 60660

Kathrein, LLC., Seller
7601 North Eastlake Terrace
Chicago, IL 60626-1421
Date:  

I / We offer to purchase the property known as Granville Gardens ("premises") with a common street address of: __________ West Granville, Unit # ________, Chicago, Illinois 60660.

FIXTURES AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. Seller agrees to transfer to Purchaser by a Bill of Sale, all heating, electrical and plumbing systems together with the following:

Oven/Stove
Refrigerator
Smoke detector(s)

1. Purchase price shall be $ __________________________ .

2. Initial earnest money $ ________________ , paid in the form of check and shall be held by Coldwell Banker (Make checks payable to: Coldwell Banker), to be increased to 5% of purchase price within 10 days after acceptance hereof. If the earnest money is in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), the earnest money shall be deposited by Escrowee for the benefit of the parties hereto in an escrow account in compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois, with a credit for same made to Purchaser at closing. Any escrow account created pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be non-interest bearing. Purchaser and Seller shall execute all documents necessary to establish any such escrow account and Purchaser shall assume all account service fees, if any. An original of this contract shall be held by Listing Broker.

3. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid at the closing, plus or minus prorations, as follows (STRIKE THROUGH ANY INAPPLICABLE SUBPARAGRAPHS):

(a) Cash, Cashier's check or Certified Check or any combination thereof.

(b) Mortgage Contingency. This contract is contingent upon Purchaser securing by _____________________ (date) a written commitment for a fixed rate or an adjustable rate mortgage for $______________ , the interest rate (or initial interest rate if an adjustable rate mortgage) not to exceed _______ % per annum, amortized over ______ years, payable monthly, loan fee not to exceed ______ %, plus appraisal, credit report fee and other fees, if any. If the mortgage has a balloon payment, it shall be due no sooner _______ than years. Purchaser shall pay for private mortgage insurance if required by lending institution. If Purchaser does not obtain such commitment, Purchaser shall notify Seller in writing by the aforesaid date. If Seller is not so notified, it shall be conclusively presumed that Purchaser has secured such commitment or will purchase said property without mortgage financing. If Seller is so notified, Seller may, within an equal number of additional days, secure a mortgage commitment for Purchaser upon the same terms, and shall have the option of extending the closing date up to the same number of days. Said commitment may be given by Seller or a third party. Purchaser shall furnish all requested credit information, sign customary documents relating to the application and securing of such commitment, and pay one application fee as directed by Seller. If Purchaser notifies Seller as above provided, and neither Purchaser nor Seller secures such commitment as above provided, this contract shall be null and void and all earnest money shall be returned to Purchaser.

4. At closing, Seller shall execute and deliver to Purchaser, or cause to be executed and delivered to Purchaser, a recordable Warranty Deed or Articles of Agreement, for such a deed if that portion of sub paragraph 3(b) is applicable, subject only to the following, if any: covenants, conditions, and restrictions of record; public and utility easements; existing leases and tenancies; special governmental taxes or assessments for improvements not yet completed; unconfirmed special governmental taxes or assessments; general real estate taxes for the year 2006 and subsequent years; the mortgage or trust deed referred to in paragraph 3 of the Provisions of this Contract. Seller represents that the 2005 general real estate taxes were $66,104.17. General real estate taxes shall be prorated as follows:

(a) Taxes prior to recordation of Declaration: There shall be no proration of taxes with respect to tax years prior to recordation of the Declaration. Said taxes shall be paid by the Seller when they become due and payable. Proof of payment shall be provided to Purchaser.

(b) Taxes for Year in which Declaration is recorded: There will be no credit to Purchaser for the taxes covering the year in which the Declaration is recorded; at closing, a proration equal to two percent (2%) percent of the total purchase price and prorated from the date of closing through December 31st of the year in which the closing takes place ("Closing Year") shall be deposited by Purchaser with the Seller. The Seller shall hold all tax deposits in a segregated account solely for the payment of real estate taxes. The Seller shall be responsible for the payment of the real estate tax bills for the year in which the Declaration is recorded.

(c) Taxes for Years subsequent to recordation of Declaration: The real estate taxes issued subsequent to the recordation of the Declaration shall be prorated from January 1st of the closing year through the date of closing based on Purchasers percentage ownership interest multiplied by the most recently ascertainable tax bill plus ten (10%) percent and there will be a credit to Purchaser in that amount for said taxes.

(d) Tax Contest: If Seller, at its sole discretion, retains the services of a third party for the purpose of contesting the real estate taxes for the year of closing, the costs and expenses of prosecuting the contest and any reduction granted shall be allocated among closed units for such tax year based on the same formulas for determining and allocating taxes from improvements as provided in this paragraph 4.

(e) There will be no reproration of real estate taxes.

5. Seller represents that as of the date of acceptance hereof, the regular monthly assessment pertaining to this unit is approximately $___________. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the foregoing representations and statements in this paragraph are being provided as of the date of acceptance hereof and that such assessment information could change after such date of acceptance. The Purchaser acknowledges by his signature below, that he has received a copy of the Condominium Declaration including all amendments and bylaws thereto, rules and regulations and the prior and current years' operating budgets; as required by the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Purchaser further acknowledges he is aware that these and most other required documents are available at all times on the Seller's website: http://www.edgewatercondos.info If any right of first refusal or similar option is exercised, this contract shall be null and void and the earnest money returned to Purchaser and the Seller shall have no duty to pay any commission to any agent of Purchaser.

6. Closing shall be on or about _____________ , 2008, provided title has been shown to be good or is accepted by Purchaser, at Mercury Title Company, 200 N. LaSalle, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60601. If the Unit is occupied, Seller does not guarantee a timely closing. Under this circumstance, Seller will undertake all action necessary to expedite vacancy and closing without penalty.

7. Seller agrees to surrender possession of said Premises at closing.

8. Purchaser acknowledges, by his signature below, that he has received the Residential Real Property Disclosure Report and a Lead Paint Disclosure Form and that he is aware that those and other required documents are available at all times on the Seller's website: http://www.edgewatercondos.info.

9. It is agreed by and between the parties hereto that their respective attorneys may propose modifications to the Contract other than property address, sales price, purchasing parties and dates, mutually acceptable to the parties. Proposed or suggested modifications to this Contract by either party, other than those stated above, shall not be construed by either party as a counteroffer and the maker of same shall have the right to withdraw any or all proposed or suggested modifications hereto and to proceed under the terms of the original contract. If within five (5) business days after acceptance of the Contract it becomes evident agreement cannot be reached by the parties hereto regarding the proposed modifications of their attorneys and written notice thereof is given to either Party within the period specified herein, then this Contract shall become null and void and all monies paid by the Purchaser shall be refunded upon joint written direction of both parties to Escrowee. IN THE ABSENCE OF WRITTEN NOTICE WITHIN THE TIME SPECIFIED HEREIN, THIS PROVISION SHALL BE DEEMED WAIVED BY ALL PARTIES HERETO, AND THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

10. Purchaser's obligation to purchase under the Contract is subject to the inspection (including any inspection for wood boring insects) and approval of the condition of the property by the Purchaser or Purchaser's agent, at Purchaser's expense, within five (5) business days from the date of acceptance of this Contract. Purchaser shall indemnify Seller from and against any loss or damage to the property caused by the acts or omissions of Purchaser or Purchaser's agent performing such inspection. In the event the condition of the property is not approved, written notice shall be given to the Seller or Seller's agent by the Purchaser within the 10 days specified for approval above, and thereupon, Seller's obligation to sell and Purchaser's obligation to purchase under this Contract shall become null and void and all monies paid by the Purchaser shall be refunded upon joint written direction of both parties to Escrowee. IN THE ABSENCE OF WRITTEN NOTICE WITHIN THE TIME SPECIFIED HEREIN, THIS PROVISION SHALL BE DEEMED WAIVED BY ALL PARTIES HERETO AND THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

11. THIS CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS AND TO ANY RIDERS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

1. Water, insurance, landscaping, scavenger and other similar common operating costs that might be a normal element of any assessment shall be prorated to the date of closing. Purchaser shall also pay at closing to the Granville Gardens Condominium Association (the "Association") an amount equal to two (2) months' assessment as a reserve. Seller shall also require an amount equal to two (2) months' assessment to be paid to the Association by all other purchasers of a Unit Ownership. In addition, Purchaser shall pay at Closing, Purchaser's prorata share of the assessment payable for the month during which Closing occurs and Purchaser's prorata share of the first year prepaid condominium insurance.

2. The provisions of the Uniform Vendor and Purchaser Risk Act of the State of Illinois shall be applicable to this contract.

3. At least five days prior to closing date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser or his agent evidence of merchantable title in the intended grantor by delivering Commitment For Title Insurance of a title insurance company bearing date on or subsequent to the date of the acceptance of this contract, in the amount of the purchase price subject to no other exceptions than those previously listed within this Agreement and to general exceptions contained in said commitment. Delay in delivery by Seller of Commitment for Title Insurance due to delay by Purchaser's mortgagee in recording mortgage and bringing down title shall not be a default of this contract. Every Commitment for Title Insurance furnished by Seller hereunder shall be conclusive evidence of title as therein shown. If evidence of title discloses other exceptions, Seller shall have forty-five days from Seller's receipt of evidence of title to cure such exceptions and notify Purchaser accordingly, and as to those exceptions which may be neutralized or removed at closing by payment of money or purchase of special title insurance coverage. Seller may have same neutralized or removed at closing by using the proceeds of sale in payment or purchase of special title insurance coverage.

4. All notices herein required shall be served via fax between the attorneys for the parties, as identified below. The mailing of a notice by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be sufficient service when the notice is mailed. Notices may also be served by personal delivery or commercial delivery service or by the use of a facsimile machine with proof of transmission and a copy of the notice with proof of transmission being sent by certified mail on the date of transmission. In addition, facsimile signatures shall be sufficient for purposes of executing, negotiating and finalizing this Contact.

5. In the event of default by Purchaser, the earnest money, shall be paid to the Seller. If Seller defaults, the earnest money, at the option of Purchaser, shall be refunded to Purchaser and such refunding shall release Seller from the obligation of this Contract. In the event of any default, Escrowee shall give written notice to Seller and Purchaser indicating Escrowee's intended disposition of the earnest money and request the Seller and Purchaser's written consent to the Escrowee's intended disposition of the earnest money within ten (10) days after the date of Escrowee's mailing of the Notice. Seller and Purchaser hereby acknowledge that if Escrowee is a licensed real estate broker, Escrowee may not distribute the earnest money without the joint written direction of the Seller and Purchaser or their authorized agent. If Escrowee is not a licensed real estate broker, Seller and Purchaser hereby agree that if neither party object, in writing, to the proposed disposition of the earnest money within ten (10) days after the date of mailing of said notice that Escrowee shall proceed to disposition of the earnest money as previously indicated by the Escrowee. If either Seller or Buyer objects to the intended disposition within the aforementioned ten (10) day period, or in the event Escrowee is a licensed real estate broker and does not receive the joint written direction of the Seller and Purchaser authorizing the distribution of the earnest money, then the parties hereto agree that the Escrowee may elect to either take no further action or may deposit the earnest money with the Clerk of the Circuit Court by the filing of an action in the nature of an Interpleader. The parties agree that Escrowee may be reimbursed from the earnest money for all costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, related to the filing of the Interpleader and do hereby agree to indemnify and hold Escrowee harmless from any and all claims and demands, including the payment of reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses arising out of any default claims and demands.

6. Seller represents that the following, if not a common element but being the heating, plumbing, electrical, appliances and fixtures within the Premises are in working order and will be so at the time of closing. Purchaser shall have the right to inspect the Premises during the 48-hour period immediately prior to closing to verify that such are in working order and that the property is in a substantially satisfactory condition of habitability. If Purchaser elects to forego the above described right to inspection, Purchaser will accept premises on a strict"AS IS" basis at closing as provided at http://www.edgewatercondos.info/documents/as-is.htm, which Acknowledgement and Agreement is incorporated into this Contract by reference as if fully set forth herein. To the extent that Seller violates the first sentence of this paragraph, Seller shall not be responsible for that portion of the total cost related to the violation that is below $250.00. Seller represents and Purchaser(s) acknowledge that the property has not been rehabilitated and Purchaser(s) is buying in "as-is" condition with no representations and warranties being made by the Seller as to the condition of the unit and of the common elements.

7. Seller warrants that no notice from any city, village, or other governmental authority of a dwelling code violation which currently exists in the aforesaid Premises has been issued and received by Seller or his agent. If a notice is received between date of acceptance of the Contract and the date of closing, Seller shall promptly notify Purchaser of such notice.

8. The subject property, being located in the City of Chicago, the Seller and Purchaser agree therefore that they shall comply with provisions of Chapter 193 of the Chicago Municipal Code concerning Heating Cost Disclosure for the subject property.

9. At the request of Seller or Purchaser, evidenced by notice in writing to the other party at any time prior to the date of delivery of deed hereunder, this sale shall be closed through an escrow with a title insurance company, in accordance with the general provisions of the usual form of deed, and Money Escrow Agreement then furnished and in use by said company, with such special provisions inserted in the escrow agreement as may be required to conform with this contract. Upon the creation of such an escrow, anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, payment of purchase price and delivery of deed shall be made through the escrow and the contract and the earnest money shall be deposited in the escrow and the Broker shall be made a party to the escrow with regard to commission due. The cost of the escrow shall be paid by the requesting party.

10. Seller agrees to furnish to Purchaser an affidavit of title subject only to those items set forth herein and an ALTA form only if required by Purchaser mortgagee or the Title Insurance Company for extended coverage.

11. Right is reserved by either party to insert correct legal description at any time, without notice, when same is available.

12. Seller shall have the right to pay off any existing mortgage(s) out of the proceeds of this sale.

13. Purchaser may place a mortgage on this property and apply proceeds of such mortgage to the purchase price. In the event this transaction does not close Purchaser agrees to cause immediate release of same.

14. Purchaser and Seller hereby agree to make all disclosures and do all things necessary to comply with the applicable provisions of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974, as amended.

15. Purchaser shall pay the amount of any stamp tax imposed by the State, County or City on the transfer of title, and shall furnish a completed declaration signed by Purchaser or Purchaser's agent in the form required by the State, County or City and shall furnish any declaration signed by Purchaser or Purchaser's agent or meet other requirements as established by any statute or ordinance with regard to a transfer or transaction tax except where such tax required by any statute or ordinance is expressly designated to be paid by Seller in said statute or ordinance.

16. Seller shall remove from individual Premises, by date of possession, all debris and Seller's personal property not conveyed by Bill of Sale to Purchaser.

17. Time is of the essence of this contract.

18. Wherever politically correct, the singular includes the plural and masculine includes the feminine or neuter.

19. In the event the property is in a flood plain and flood insurance is required by Purchaser's lender, Purchaser shall pay for same.

20. The parties further agree that the first year's hazard and liability insurance will be procured by Seller, and Buyer shall pay its proportionate share of the premium prorated from closing to the policy anniversary date. All prorations at closing except as set forth above shall be final. For the purpose of completing the construction and sales promotion of the Units in the Condominium, Seller and its agents are hereby given full right and authority to place and maintain on, in and about the Condominium (excluding the Unit after closing) model units, sales and leasing offices, administrative offices, signs and lighting related to construction and sales promotion purposes, for such period of time, at such locations and in such forms as shall be determined by Seller in its sole and absolute discretion. Seller, its employees, agents, contractors and prospective Buyers are also hereby given, for construction and sales promotion purposes, the right of entry upon, ingress to, egress from and other use of the Condominium (excluding the Unit after closing), and the right to restrict and regulate access to the common areas, as defined in the Declaration, (the "Common Area"), subject to Buyer's reasonable access to and from the Unit after closing, for the purposes of completing construction of the Common Areas and other Units in the Condominium.

21. If any legal action is commenced within ten (10) years after closing by or on behalf of Buyer, its successors or assigns, against Seller, its agents, servants or any shareholder, officer, director or partner (general or limited) of Seller or any other party affiliated with Seller ("Seller") for any claim or cause of action arising directly or indirectly from the purchase or use and occupancy of the Premises, then, at the option of Seller, within a period of one (1) year from the date of institution of said action, and upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to Buyer, Seller may tender to Buyer One Hundred Five Percent (105%) of the original Purchase Price (plus or minus prorations of current general real estate taxes and/or monthly assessments and other similar proratable items) and Buyer shall tender clear and marketable title to Seller, free of any liens, claims or encumbrances, by Warranty Deed and other customary closing documents, together with an ALTA Title Insurance Policy insuring good and marketable title to the Premises, possession of the Premises, and a release of all claims against Seller, and this transaction shall then be deemed rescinded, Buyer shall bear the costs, if any, of all title insurance, recordings and transfer stamp charges in the amount of the purchase price set forth in this Paragraph. Seller's remedy under the Paragraph is hereby subordinated to the rights of the holder of any mortgage or trust deed hereafter placed upon the dwelling unit. The transaction shall be closed through a customary deed and money escrow with the title insurer. This paragraph shall survive the closing and the delivery of the deed thereunder.

22. In consideration for Seller's payment of common operating expenses for this and all other Units from and after closing until the commencement of collection of regular monthly assessments, Buyer agrees to deposit with the Unit Owner or the Unit Owner's Association, at closing, an amount equal to two months assessments based upon Seller's initial estimated budget. Such deposits shall be required from each Buyer; the aggregate of said deposits shall be used to create a reserve fund for capital improvements for the benefit of the Association. Buyer acknowledges that Seller's payment of common operating expenses for this and all other Units will not include reserve contributions, which are being funded by the deposits described herein. Until such time as the Unit Owners elect their first Board of Directors of the Association, as provided in the Declaration, Seller shall have the sole right to enter into or cause the Association to enter into contracts or leases for such period of time and upon such reasonable terms as it shall deem advisable, subject to the limitations imposed by the Declaration and Act, to provide the Condominium and Unit Owners with all necessary or convenient services, possibly including but not limited to, management, landscaping, custodial, insurance, snow removal, cable TV and scavenger service. If Seller pays for any such services or advances any funds to the Association for such purposes, Seller shall be entitled to reimbursement for such amounts from the Association.

23. Unless this paragraph has been specifically deleted, Sellers obligations under the contract are contingent upon the current tenant for the subject unit having a right of first refusal for a period of thirty (30) days after notification by the Seller that a contract has been entered into for the purchase of the unit. If the current tenant exercises its right of first refusal to purchase the subject unit, than this contract shall be null and void and of no further force and effect and all earnest money shall be immediately returned to Purchaser.


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Acceptance by Seller:

This ___________ day of ____________________, 2008, Kathrein, LLC, accepts this contract and agrees to perform and convey title or cause title to be conveyed according to the terms of this contract.

Kathrein, LLC BY:

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Michael Kathrein, Member/Manager



FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY:


Seller : Kathrein, LLC.
7601 North Eastlake Terrace
Chicago, Illinois 60626-1421
773.761.6000
773.465.7755 fax
7616000@gmail.com


Listing Brokers:
Michael & Lena Thomas
Coldwell Banker
1508 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
847.322.6968 office
847.322.8757
847.939.5633 fax
mike@michaelthomasrealty.com

Seller's Attorney:
Ronald B. Kaplan, LTD.
134 North LaSalle - Suite 1710
Chicago, Illinois 60602
312.782.7666 office
312.782.7110 fax
ronaldbk@msn.com



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Buyer's Attorney:

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This contract based in part upon the Chicago Association of Realtors/MLS Real Estate Sales Contract for Condominiums - revised 02/02