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Lover of people, beauty, travel, & real estate | Realtor at KD Homes Chicago.

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That's my sister, Julie!
A mighty team led by Julie just launched EngAGE Beverly, a nonprofit that helps neighbors with early memory changes and their families. Meeting twice a week, these strategic gatherings offer social connection and activities that activate parts of the brain and strengthen connections to help keep members healthier longer. Participants can swap stories, laugh, and remember they’re not doing this alone.

My background is in public health & real estate; I know how much EngAGE is needed. Social connection is one of the strongest protective factors we have as we age, and isolation can be as damaging as any diagnosis. What Julie is building is real community care, and I couldn’t be prouder. 👏

Julie and I share a passion. Like my big sister, I care and help aging families from a housing perspective. For many families, the hardest conversations aren’t about memory. They’re about home and planning:
🏡 Is this house still working for Mom and Dad?
🏡 Can we make it safer so they can stay?
🏡 Or is it time to right-size somewhere closer to family, care, and community?

These decisions are emotional, and they go much better when you make them early, when everyone can contribute to a thoughtful plan, not in a crisis. That might mean modifying a home to age in place, rightsizing, or intergenerational living. I have experience facilitating conversations with families to create a strong, documented plan, long before the need to execute, using empathy, data, and patience. 💬 My DMs are always open if you are interested in learning more about EngAGE, want my free future planning guide, or are starting to think about a move.

And if someone you love is noticing early memory changes, please connect with EngAGE Beverly 👉 [@engagebeverly / link in bio]

#EngAGEBeverly #BeverlyChicago #DementiaCommunity #AgingInPlace #Downsizing #RightSizing #ChicagoRealtor #CommunityCare #ChicagoRealEstate #SeniorLiving #ProudSister #planning taken in The Historical Bethany Union Church of Chicago by @bigottiestyle

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🏡 JUST LISTED 🏡 1403 N Rockwell #3 🏡
You can't get more Classic Chicago than this stunning 3-bedroom light-filled condo. This top-floor oasis has the charm you've been looking for! Thoughtfully renovated with a custom kitchen, private deck, a dining room made for entertaining, and a stunning decorative fireplace, you will not want to miss the opportunity to call 1403 N Rockwell home.

✨ 3 bed | 1 bath | gated parking | storage
📍 Steps from The 606, bars, restaurants, & parks
💰 $125/month HOA
🏡 Open House | Saturday, August 8 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Come see it in person Saturday — or DM me for a private tour!

#OpenHouse #JustListed #ChicagoRealEstate #WickerPark #CaliforniaCoridor #EastHumboldtPark #ChicagoCondos #ChicagoRealtor #KDHomesChicago #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices #ChicagoHomes #The606 #ChicagoOpenHouse #TopFloorCondo #ChicagoLiving taken in West Town, Chicago by @bigottiestyle

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I hope everyone can find art that speaks to you so deeply, that you can display it proudly so everyone who enters your space feels the need to stop, sit down, and appreciate it.
#chicagoartwork #streetartchicago #tigar #bathroomdesign #rainbow by @bigottiestyle

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8 months ago

New #listing alert! Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom 2.5-bathroom #singlefamilyhom in #manhattanillinois with modern design, thoughtful upgrades, and a breathtaking backyard overlooking a serene pond. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street within the premier Manhattan School District, this move-in-ready gem offers stylish and functional living from the moment you walk in.

With meticulous care and #premiumupgrades throughout, this exceptional home truly has it all!

Come out and see for yourself on Saturday, January 17, from 1 - 2:30 pm by @bigottiestyle

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9 months ago

10 days, 8 States, 5 (of 7) Otter cousins, 4 hotels, 2 Airbnbs, 1 VERY memorable and emotional #thanksgiving!
Arcola, IL
Memphis, TN
Tylertown, MS
Mobile, AL
Amelia Island, FL
Savannah and Atlanta, GA
Louisville, TN
Not pictured: Indiana. Sorry?

Is it even a roadtrip if you don’t stop at a cemetery? Thanks for the left overs, mom and dad, they were enjoyed in the car! by @bigottiestyle

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a year ago

On September 28th my family and I will be participating in the @behcets_usa walk to spread awareness and raise money for more #behçet research. If you live in the Indianapolis area, I would be honored if you came out to walk with me or just say hi! I was diagnosed with Bechet’s Syndrome when I was 16 years old. While it has slowed me down at times, I’m so lucky it’s never held me back from perusing my dreams. by @bigottiestyle

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a year ago

🎉 Congrats to @elizabeth_otter_realtor and her amazing buyers on the successful purchase of 1247 N. Rockwell #1! 🏡🔑
It’s always a win when we get to celebrate homeownership—especially when the deal is this smooth.

Big thanks to Jim Streff and Mike Tye from the @jsgroupchicago
helping make this one seamless from start to finish. 🙌

Here’s to new beginnings and happy homeowners! 💫

💥Contact Elizabeth today for all of your real estate needs!

Elizabeth@kdhomeschicago.com
312-305-1423
www.kdhomeschicago.com

#JustSold #LoganSquare #Bucktown #ChicagoRealEstate #HomeSweetHome
#KdHomesChicago #HumboldtPark taken in Bucktown, Chicago by @bigottiestyle

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Big win for KD Homes! 🎉

Proud to be recognized in the top 1% of the Berkshire Hathaway Network with the Chairman’s Platinum Award.

Special shoutout to our fearless team of women who gracefully juggle motherhood and long work hours, making it look effortless. Huge thanks to our incredible clients, vendors, and supporters—you make this journey worthwhile every day. We appreciate everything you do ♥️

#KdHomesChicago #BerkshireHathaway #Teamwork #ChicagoRealEstate #AwardWinningTeam #WomenInRealEstate #workhardplayhard taken in KD Homes - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services by @bigottiestyle

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2 years ago

Join BVL Boxing Solutions for Our Community Addiction Support and Awareness Speaker Series

Fight Problem Gambling
A Talk by Elizabeth Thielen, LPC, PCGC
Senior Director, Nicasa Behavioral Health Services
Former Amateur Boxer | Person in Recovery from Gambling Addiction

Saturday, March 1 | 12:00 PM
BVL Boxing Solutions

Join us for an insightful and interactive discussion on problem gambling and its impact on individuals and communities. Elizabeth Thielen brings her expertise as a behavioral health professional and her personal experience to shed light on the risks and realities of gambling addiction.

Interactive VR Experience
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a unique VR simulation, stepping into a virtual teen room to recognize the warning signs and risks of underage gambling.

This event is open to all gym members and community members who are interested in or affected by this important topic. by @bigottiestyle

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2 years ago

Happy 60th birthday #Zambia! Wishing the next 60 years are filled with strong rains, plentiful harvests, brilliant and just leadership, economic and industrial advancement, and freedom to Zambia and all Zambians. Thank you Zambia 🇿🇲 for changing my life, teaching me how to be free, giving me a safe and accepting place to grow up, showing me all the different ways to give and receive love, meaningful lifelong friendships, body positivity, and so much more. You can take the girl out of @peacecorps_zambia but you can’t take @peacecorps_zambia out of the girl. I literally take you with me everywhere I go. #centralprovince #kasankabatmigration @kasankatrust #northwesternprovince by @bigottiestyle

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Nothing is better than having a local coffee shop that shares your same values and vibe, and community to share it with! #intellectuallyhonest #drinkcoffeestayhigh #blessedwithkurls taken in Bucktown, Chicago by @bigottiestyle

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3 years ago

You deserve a little #vaca! Come on down the the River House and enjoy the cutest house, in the cutest town, near so many hiking trails!

https://abnb.me/eTc2fdMszBb

#oregonillinois #riverhouse #airbnb #local #castlerockstatepark #canoe #firepit taken in Oregon, Illinois by @bigottiestyle

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