MOXIE, Real Estate Agents

About MOXIE

Moxie's mission is to lead with heart, offering a people-first approach to Chicago real estate. Grounded in empathy and expertise, we provide one-on-one personalized guidance, ensuring every client feels like a lifelong friend. From the thrill of a first-time rental to the satisfaction of buying your dream home, we stand by you with determination and a commitment to finding your perfect Chicago home.

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Caira Button | Team Lead & Real Estate Broker

Caira Button's real estate career came to her as a surprise, when hundreds of her YouTube subscribers began reaching out about where to live in Chicago after Caira herself moved to the city in 2019. 4 years later, Caira now leads the real estate team MOXIE, and has a passion for helping her clients fulfill their dream of living downtown. Awarded the 2023 National Association of Realtors 30 Under 30 award, Caira is surrounded by a community of agents nationwide, who go above and beyond for their clients in finding their next home. Caira's approach to real estate is to make you feel as comfortable as possible, as if you are house hunting with your best friend, knowing that no matter what she has your best interest in mind. Caira is a licensed broker, and available to help, whether you are a renter, first time home buyer, or looking to purchase your dream home in the city of Chicago.

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Cathy Kerbey | Real Estate Broker

Originally from Limerick, Ireland, Cathy first came to Chicago in the summer of 2014. Cathy earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music, Media and Communications followed by her Master's in Management & Marketing in University College Cork. Her creative business and media based background brought her to live in London, Chicago & Los Angeles before settling in Toronto where she worked in the On-Air Marketing department for HGTV Canada. This role sparked her love and interest in Real Estate, combining her passion for media with all things moving and finding a home. As it was time for Cathy to find her new home, she was drawn back to her favorite city - Chicago, to pursue her career as an agent with Moxie. Cathy specializes in luxury rentals from Uptown to South Loop, Streeterville to Logan Square.

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Julie Forster | Real Estate Broker

Julie Forster is a Licensed Real Estate Broker on Moxie and prioritizes building genuine relationships with her clients in order to truly understand what they are looking for in an apartment. Originally from Northeast Ohio, Julie made the move to Chicago, IL to grow her real estate career. Her Bachelor's degree in Psychology gives her invaluable skills that she uses daily to provide personalized service for her clients. Outside of real estate, Julie enjoys exploring the city with her golden retriever, Buddy. She is very detail-oriented, proactive, and has a caring nature which is ideal for identifying each client's wants and needs. Julie is here to help find you your dream apartment!

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Chestine Limbo | Real Estate Broker

Finding your new home or apartment should be fun and exciting. Chestine is focused on making sure that you have an enjoyable and stress free experience! As a preschool teacher of eleven years, Chestine understands the importance of explaining the buying and rental process in an easy to understand manner. Moving can be a bit daunting, but Chestine is there to guide her clients each step of the way. Chestine has been a resident of Chicago her whole life and is very familiar with what this city has to offer. When she is not working, you can find her trying out local restaurants, taking her yorkipoo on little adventures, or taking a workout or dance class!

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Blessing John | Leasing Agent

Blessing has always had an extensive background in retail and all things fashion. After business was deeply affected by the pandemic she took a huge leap of faith and started working in property management. At that moment she knew this was the career path for her. From personalized move-in gifts to maintenance request follow ups, she made sure she gave every resident the best experience. After a year of working as an onsite leasing consultant she made the decision to join Compass Chicago and pursue being a full time real estate agent. Now as she is expanding her knowledge on different Chicago neighborhoods and watching the market closely she is passing all this knowledge onto her clients. Blessing makes it her goal to tailor her options to match her clients needs and check off every box.

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Mackenzie Barnett | Leasing Agent

Finding your next home can be a stressful and scary process, but Mackenzie is here to help you enjoy the journey of finding it. Although she grew up in Tennessee, she is now obsessed with Chicago, despite still getting used to the northern winters. As a recent transplant to the city, she brings a fresh perspective on finding and creating a home here. With her performing arts background, she has developed strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to think on her feet. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot in Logan Square, a trendy apartment in West Loop, or to be in the center of it all in the Loop, Mackenzie has got you covered. In her spare time, you can find Mackenzie cozied up with a good book or jamming out at Chocolate In Your Pocket shows. Inspired and backed by all of the incredible women of Moxie, Mackenzie is excited to help you find your new home.

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Kyla DaRosa | Leasing Agent

Kyla started her career in the Real Estate industry in 2021 on the property management side working as an onsite leasing agent for numerous different types of buildings over the years. She knows all the ins & outs of the rental process from start to finish and is able to provide unique behind the scenes knowledge on such. Originally born and raised just outside of Boston, MA, Kyla made her move to Chicago in 2022 in pursuit of a new adventure outside of her comfort zone. She very quickly fell in love and at home in this wonderful city and has grown passionate about helping others feel the same.

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Grace Auer | Real Estate Broker

Grace’s journey to real estate was inspired by her passion for working with people and guiding them through life’s big transitions. Originally from Western New York, she’s made multiple cross-country moves and understands firsthand the importance of a strong support system throughout the process. Grace’s background in finance and economics shapes her strategic approach, while her genuine desire to help others shines through in every interaction. Grace is dedicated to making every part of the process—whether you’re buying, renting, or just starting to look—feel easy and stress-free. She’s there to guide you through it all, from moving into your first Chicago apartment to searching for your dream home. Her goal is simple: to make sure you feel confident and supported every step of the way!

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