I'm an Illinois REALTOR® with Baird & Warner, serving Southwest Lake County. After almost 20 years teaching first grade in Mexico City, I relocated to the historic Village of Long Grove. I traded lesson plans and field trips for listing plans and house tours, and now use my educator mindset to guide both buyers and sellers through seamless, stress-free real estate journeys with the same patience and the same knack for making the complicated feel simple. I understand firsthand the exciting (and sometimes daunting) journey of relocating and planting new roots, be it in a different country or the town next door — and being bicultural and bilingual in English ans Spanish means I can walk that journey with clients in whichever language feels like home, and it's part of how I connect with the many communities that call Southwest Lake County home. Whether you're looking for the historic charm of Long Grove, a quiet lot in Hawthorn Woods, or the vibrant convenience of Vernon Hills, I'll be your dedicated advocate every step of the way. I've made it a point to get to know these neighborhoods inside and out — not just the roads and school districts, but the small stuff that actually makes a place feel like home. That curiosity, wanting to really know a place, is exactly what I bring to helping clients find where they belong, or successfully move on to what's next. I believe the best guide isn't the one who talks the most, but the one who listens closely enough to know what someone actually needs. Let's grab coffee, and you can tell me about your real estate goals! BONUS: Ask me for restaurant recs — I've tried them all.