We help build connections for clients THROUGH Our extensive partnerships.
The JH Group is a leader in premium Chicago Real Estate delivering personalized knowledge and expertise to our Clients. We specialize in serving the needs of buyers and sellers in the exclusive Gold Coast as well as neighborhoods throughout the city and suburbs. Our office is steps from the Magnificent Mile and our expanse of serving our personal social sphere is far-reaching. Within the Sotheby’s International Realty and Cervera Real Estate network, we are able to move our clients from a family’s primary residence to a dynamic downtown location to a second, third, or fourth home in sunny South Florida—all with ease and the best in service and satisfaction.
global partners
JULIE HARRON
Crain’s Chicago Business magazine designated Julie an honoree of Chicago’s Most Influential Residential Real Estate Brokers. Julie and her accomplished team have been recognized by the Chicago Association of Realtors as the Top 1%.
OUR team
MICHELLE KUBALA
GLOBAL REAL ESTATE ADVISOR / VP OF OPERATIONS
Michelle Kubala is a Global Real Estate Advisor and Vice President of Operations with JH Group at Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty. With nearly a decade of industry experience, she advises buyers and sellers throughout Chicago and South Florida, combining market knowledge, strategic insight, and a highly personalized approach to real estate.
Working alongside Julie Harron, Michelle is part of a boutique team that brings together decades of experience, established relationships, and the global reach of Sotheby’s International Realty. In addition to representing clients, she oversees the team's operations, strategic planning, marketing, and business development, leveraging technology and innovative strategies to enhance the client experience.
Michelle's expertise extends beyond buying and selling, offering thoughtful guidance on market opportunities, property positioning, negotiations, and long-term real estate decisions. With strong connections in Chicago, Palm Beach, and Miami, she particularly enjoys helping clients navigate real estate opportunities between the Midwest and South Florida.
A graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago with a degree in Marketing, Michelle is fluent in English and Polish. She resides in Chicago's River North neighborhood and enjoys discovering new restaurants and exploring the city's neighborhoods. An avid Pilates enthusiast, she loves spending her free time going on long walks, playing pickleball and padel, and embracing an active lifestyle.
Above all, Michelle values building lasting relationships and serving as a trusted resource for all things real estate.
Tina halstead
GLOBAL REAL ESTATE ADVISOR
Tina Halstead brings more than 15 years of experience in luxury residential real estate, specializing in new construction, developer representation, and on-site community sales. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Tina has built her career representing distinguished residential developments and guiding buyers through some of life’s most significant real estate decisions. She now brings that extensive experience and expertise to South Florida as a member of JH Group, led by Julie Harron, in affiliation with Cervera Real Estate.
Throughout her career, Tina has worked alongside leading builders and developers, developing a comprehensive understanding of luxury residential communities, construction processes, and the intricacies of purchasing new-construction properties. Her experience offers clients a distinct advantage, combining an insider’s perspective on the development process with the ability to identify opportunities, evaluate properties, and navigate complex transactions with confidence.
Tina’s approach to real estate is rooted in relationships, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to personalized service. Known for her warmth, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate her clients’ needs, she believes exceptional representation extends well beyond the transaction. She takes pride in understanding each client’s individual goals and delivering a thoughtful, informed, and seamless experience from the first conversation through closing and beyond.
As part of JH Group, Tina combines her extensive background in luxury new construction with the group’s established reputation for exceptional service, market expertise, and lasting client relationships. Together, they offer a collaborative, highly personalized approach to serving buyers and sellers across South Florida.
With a passion for luxury real estate and a genuine appreciation for the communities she serves, Tina looks forward to helping clients discover exceptional properties and confidently navigate their next chapter in South Florida.
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