Meet Monise McGee
Designated Managing Broker, Hearthway Realty
Guiding clients through complex housing transitions with clarity, care, and professionalism.
" I’m Monise McGee, Designated Managing Broker of Hearthway Realty.
My background spans residential sales, property management, commercial leasing, and mortgage lending, with a focused practice in affordable housing and program-supported leasing. I work with Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) households, participating landlords, and agency partners in housing placements that require coordination, documentation, and compliance.
At Hearthway Realty, I bring a structured, professional approach to each transaction, ensuring that communication remains clear, expectations are understood, and each step is handled with precision and accountability."
My Journey & Experience
- Real Estate Experience: Background in residential sales, property management (6+ years), commercial leasing, and mortgage lending as a former loan officer.
- Affordable Housing Experience: Experience working as a Housing Navigator in the nonprofit sector, supporting families experiencing homelessness. Through work within a Housing Authority environment, I gained firsthand knowledge of affordable housing systems, including eligibility processes, inspections, documentation requirements, waitlists, landlord coordination, and compliance standards.
- Leadership & Memberships: Member of the National Association of REALTORS®, Illinois REALTORS®, Former Vice President of Membership with the Women’s Council of REALTORS®, and currently serving on the Education Advisory Group at the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®.
- Education & Continuing Training: Completed the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) course and currently preparing for the HUD Housing Counselor Certification.
Experience working across real estate transactions and housing programs has provided direct insight into the challenges that often prevent successful housing placements. This has informed a more structured approach that emphasizes preparation, coordination, and alignment across all parties involved in the process.
Why Hearthway Realty
Hearthway Realty was established to support housing placements that require a structured, coordinated approach beyond a standard real estate transaction.
Our work focuses on placements involving program requirements, documentation, inspections, and multi-party communication,where timing and alignment are critical to successful outcomes.
Hearthway operates within a coordinated housing approach that allows for stronger preparation and clearer structure before clients enter the rental market. This allows for a more focused and efficient leasing process, including housing search, landlord engagement, and lease execution.
This approach reduces delays, improves outcomes, and ensures each transaction is handled with professionalism, attention to detail, and steady coordination from start to finish.
What You Can Expect
When working with Hearthway Realty, clients can expect:
- Clear CommunicationStraightforward explanations, timely updates, and realistic expectations throughout the transaction.
- Professional OversightCareful attention to program requirements, documentation, timelines, and transaction details.
- Informed GuidanceA broker with experience in both traditional real estate practices and affordable housing systems.
Housing decisions are significant. My role is to ensure clients understand the process, meet requirements, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Considering Working Together?
If you are navigating a housing placement and are ready to move forward, the next step is to complete a housing intake so we can determine the appropriate next steps.
Intake is coordinated through Bridgeway Housing Network, our affiliated housing navigation partner.
