Welcome to La Vine Living

Hi, I’m Christy La Vine—a longtime Carol Stream local and Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty and The Gatti Team. I help buyers and sellers navigate the market with confidence, care, and local know-how. When I’m not showing homes, I’m in the kitchen crafting low-sodium, heart-healthy meals inspired by my husband’s journey with Advanced Heart Failure. Whether you're looking for your next home or just some real-life inspiration, I’m so glad you’re here.

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Buying or selling a home in the Chicagolond area. Start with a strategy that works.

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FOR HOME COOKS & WELLNESS

Christy Cooks for Life

Your go-to resource for low-sodium living made simple.

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Whether you're buying your first home, getting ready to sell, or just planning for the future, I've pulled together my most helpful guides, checklists, and tips — all in one place. These free tools are designed to make the real estate process easier, clearer, and a lot less overwhelming.

Click below to access the La Vine Living resource library and grab what you need — no guesswork, no pressure. Just helpful tools from a trusted local expert.

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Buyers Corner

New Construction vs. Existing Homes: What’s the Right Move for You as a Buyer?

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What Clients & Readers Say

-Andrew R

"Christy is a passionate professional who knows her craft and brings humor and excitement to the process. Working with Christy, I knew I had someone who had my back, was honest, and truly helped me attain more than I thought I could in the value of my home!

Thank you Christy, and the entire Gatti Team at Coldwell Banker for your excellent care and service!"

-Leo

“Christy is a fantastic realtor who helped me and my roommates find a great place within our price range. We were hopping from Zillow listing to Zillow listing that got pulled out from under us until Christy curated a fantastic list of properties for us to tour. She advocated for us when we struggled with property owners and helped us find a wonderful home far faster than we would've been able to on our own, and she was kind and professional throughout. Many thanks, Christy! :)”

- Roseann

Christy Lavine was excellent as our realtor. She was professional, followed up with any questions we had and would explain the process thoroughly with us. When our first buyer decided that he did not want the property, she immediately contacted other interested parties that initially wanted our house. The end result was that we sold our house to one of them. She did this always, with a smile and a concern for us. I will refer anyone I know that is looking for a realtor to Christy. She is the best!!

Welcome to La Vine Living

FOR BUYERS & SELLERS

FOR HOME COOKS & WELLNESS

Featured Properties

Helpful, Free & Just a Click Away — La Vine Living Tools

Featured Blog Post

Buyers Corner

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REAL ESTATE

What Clients & Readers Say

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