"Your LOCAL-GLOBAL real estate resource"

 "HENNA"  - ("officially" Marja HELENA, pronounces 'MARIA Helena')

Buying and selling a home, or an investment property is one of the most impactful decisions you will ever make. It will affect your life in multiple ways - financially, emotionally, professionally and lifestylewise - for years to come. My goal is to keep that process stressfree and to create a longer term positive impact for you.

I am known for my keen listening skills - taking full ownership of my clients' situation. Communication is key, enabling me to offer tailored approach with creative solutions respecting Your individual and family needs and wishes. My role is that of a trusted advisor, objective sounding board, negotiator and a local expert.

Delighted to call Chicago home since 1989, when my international, sales career led me here for a 3-year expatriate gig that has extended to 30+ years of residency, dual (Finnish and American) citizenships and an ever increasing appreciation and love for the City of Chicago.

Whether you are looking to Sell / Buy or Re-Locate, I am here to assist you. 

My main goal is to manage, meet and exceed expectations of every single client, which enables me to mainly work by referral.

I work with a group of highly skilled and dedicated professionals whom I am happy to refer any time during and after the transaction.

Former homeowner and resident of Gold Coast (7 years), Bucktown (17 years) and Ravenswood (1.5 years), I now live in my 100-year-old Chicago Bungalow in Mayfair North. An active member of the community and a great believer in NEW URBANISM. Gompers Park (Chicago Park District) and Labagh Woods (Cook County Forest Preserve) are areas where you'll find me walking my rescue retriever mix, Fawnie, when I am not busy with real estate or enjoying the countless cultural, community or sports activities available in our fabulous city.

• PSA - Pricing Strategy Advisor
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• Member of Chicago Association of Realtors
• Member of Illinois Association of Realtors
• Member of The National Association of Realtors
• Member of Historic Chicago Bungalow Association
• Member of the North Mayfair Improvement Association – NMIA
• Board Member of Finnish American Society of Midwest – FASM
• Member of the Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce – FACC Midwest
• Member of Finnladies of Chicagoland
• Member of Lake Shore Ski and Sports Club

 Languages: Finnish, English