# Jena Radnay > Jena Radnay is a luxury real estate broker in Winnetka focused on North Shore lakefront and estate properties, operating from @properties | Christie's International Real Estate Winnetka and known for highvalue listings and bespoke marketing. Winnetka/North Shore lakefront estates, boutique hightouch service, creative marketing, record multimillion sales, UHNWI sellers & buyers, referraldriven, pressamplified authority ## Agent Bios - [Jena Radnay Real Estate Agent, Winnetka IL | North Shore](https://jenaradnay.com/agents/jena-radnay): Winnetka broker Jena Radnay's bio highlights her referral-based North Shore practice and marketing background at DDB Worldwide Chicago. - [Meet Ali Murphy: Your Go-To Inside Business Manager](https://jenaradnay.com/agents/ali-murphy): Agent profile for Ali Murphy, Jena Radnay's Inside Business Manager in Winnetka, with behind-the-scenes transaction support. - [Annie Kenyon | Meet the Marketing Director at Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/agents/annie-kenyon): Profile of Jena Radnay marketing director Annie Kenyon, who coordinates showings, staging, marketing, and logistics. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Kenilworth Real Estate | Luxury Neighborhood Guide & Insights](https://jenaradnay.com/neighborhoods/kenilworth): Kenilworth, IL neighborhood profile highlighting lakefront greenery, tight-knit community life, schools, events, and nearby Winnetka and Wilmette amenities. - [Glencoe, IL Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Neighborhood Guide](https://jenaradnay.com/neighborhoods/glencoe): Glencoe, IL neighborhood profile with lakefront living, schools, dining, parks, and market data. - [Wilmette Real Estate | Luxury Neighborhood Guide & Insights](https://jenaradnay.com/neighborhoods/wilmette): Wilmette, IL neighborhood profile highlights North Shore living, schools, landmarks, dining, recreation, and lakefront access. - [Winnetka Real Estate | Luxury Neighborhood Guide & Insights](https://jenaradnay.com/neighborhoods/winnetka): Winnetka is a North Shore village listing with neighborhood highlights, schools, beaches, dining, and market data. ## Buyer Guides - [Complete Guide for Winnetka Home Buyers | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/buyers-guide): A first-time homebuyer's guide outlining the purchase process from wish list to closing. ## Seller Guides - [Sell Your Home in Winnetka | Expert Advice | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/sellers-guide): A step-by-step seller's guide explaining pricing, preparation, marketing, offers, and closing. ## Tools - [Home Valuation | Winnetka Real Estate | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/home-valuation): Lead-capture home valuation page for Jena Radnay in Winnetka, Illinois. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Best Neighborhoods to Live in Glencoe | Compare Top 2](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/2-best-neighborhoods-to-live-in-glencoe): Directory listing for a Glencoe blog post on Hubbard Woods and Skokie Heights, the author's picks for the suburb's best neighborhoods. - [Navigating Kenilworth's Tight Luxury Housing Market](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/navigating-kenilworths-tight-luxury-housing-market): Blog analysis of Kenilworth's tight luxury housing market, covering low inventory, pricing, market speed, and buyer-seller strategy. - [The Ultimate Guide to A Home Inspection Before Buying](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-a-home-inspection-before-buying): A North Shore real estate guide explains the home inspection process, costs, and contingency clauses for Chicago-area buyers. - [Explore the Things to Do in Highland Park | Blog](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/things-to-do-in-highland-park): A Highland Park guide highlighting Ravinia Festival, Rosewood Beach, and downtown shopping and dining. - [Best Restaurants in Wilmette: 10 Must-Try Dining Spots](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/10-best-restaurants-in-wilmette): A Wilmette blog guide spotlights ten local restaurants spanning Italian, pizza, ramen, seafood, barbecue, breakfast, and steak. - [Winnetka Estate Sale Guide: Quiet, High-Impact Strategy](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/preparing-your-winnetka-estate-for-a-quiet-high-impact-sale): A Winnetka luxury real-estate guide on discreetly marketing an estate sale while preserving privacy and compliance. - [Lakefront Life Near Gillson Park in Wilmette](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/lakefront-life-near-gillson-park-in-wilmette): A Wilmette blog explores lakefront living near Gillson Park, covering beach rules, recreation, transit, and village-center convenience. - [Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Glencoe](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-moving-to-glencoe): Blog guide to moving to Glencoe, Illinois, highlighting schools, Lake Michigan access, dining, transit, and local attractions. - [Best Restaurants in Winnetka - Top 5 Dining Spots](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/5-best-restaurants-in-winnetka): A Winnetka dining guide profiles five fine-dining spots, from French bistros to sushi and Italian restaurants. - [Restore or Rebuild in Glencoe Luxury Homes](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/restore-or-rebuild-a-glencoe-luxury-property-guide): Glencoe luxury-property guide comparing restoration, rebuilds, preservation rules, and resale economics. - [The Impact of Projected 2022 Interest Rate Increases | Blog](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/the-impact-of-projected-2022-interest-rate-increases): Jena Radnay explains how projected Fed rate hikes could affect homebuyers, sellers, and 30-year mortgage costs. - [DIY Home Staging Tips: 11 Ways to Impress Buyers](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/11-diy-home-staging-tips): A real-estate blog post outlines DIY home staging tips for sellers and cites staging statistics. - [Best Places to Shop in the North Shore: 9 Must-Visit Spots](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/9-best-places-to-shop-in-the-north-shore): A North Shore shopping guide highlighting boutiques, resale, specialty stores, and market stops in Highland Park, Skokie, and Evanston. - [Moving to Highland Park: Chicago North Shore Luxury](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-moving-to-highland-park): Guide to Highland Park highlights lakeside living, outdoor amenities, Ravinia, and luxury homes for prospective Chicago-area movers. - [Buying a Home in Winnetka | Blog | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/buying-a-home-in-winnetka): A Winnetka home-buying guide covering neighborhoods, housing styles, budgeting, and local lifestyle. - [Inside Winnetka's Lakefront Estate Market: 2025 Guide](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/inside-winnetkas-lakefront-estate-market): Editorial guide to Winnetka's lakefront estate market, from frontage and bluff rules to pricing bands and recent record sales. - [Living in Wilmette: Honest Pros & Cons to Consider](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/honest-pros-and-cons-of-living-in-wilmette): Blog post on the pros and cons of living in Wilmette, Illinois. - [What Lakefront Living in Winnetka Really Feels Like](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/what-lakefront-living-in-winnetka-really-feels-like): A Winnetka real-estate blog explains how lakefront living blends beaches, village conveniences, transit, and schools in a compact North Shore setting. - [Wilmette Teardowns, Lots, and New Luxury Builds Guide](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/wilmette-teardowns-lots-and-new-luxury-construction): A Wilmette teardown guide covering golf-course lots, zoning, demolition, tree rules, budgets, permitting, and resale considerations. - [Winnetka IL Real Estate Market 2023 Trends & 2024 Outlook](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/winnetka-il-2023-real-estate-market-analysis): A Winnetka, Illinois blog post reviews local market trends, rising prices, and 2024 expectations. - [Flipping Houses in the North Shore | Ultimate Guide](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-flipping-houses-in-the-north-shore): A North Shore real estate blog guide outlines house-flipping opportunities, budgeting, renovations, legal steps, and buyer marketing. - [Buying a Home in the North Shore](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/buying-a-home-in-the-north-shore): Blog post on buying a home in Chicago's North Shore, highlighting neighborhoods, schools, lakefront lifestyle, and purchase-cost considerations. - [Cost of Living in Wilmette: What It Really Takes](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/what-is-the-real-cost-of-living-in-wilmette): Blog post on the cost of living in Wilmette, covering housing, income, utilities, food, transit, and North Shore lifestyle. - [First-Time Home Buyer in the North Shore: 4 Things to Know](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/first-time-home-buyer-in-the-north-shore-4-things-to-know): A North Shore home-buying guide outlines four steps for first-time buyers, from mortgage approval to choosing neighborhoods and an agent. - [Glencoe Real Estate Market Prices, Trends, and Forecast 2023](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/glencoe-real-estate-market-prices-trends-and-forecast-2023): A Glencoe real estate market update covering prices, inventory, interest rates, and buyer-seller conditions. - [Is Wilmette the Right Fit for Your Next Luxury Home?](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/is-wilmette-the-best-fit-for-your-next-luxury-home): Guide to Wilmette luxury homes and how the North Shore suburb compares with Winnetka, Kenilworth, and Glencoe. - [Selling a Home in Winnetka | Blog | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/selling-a-home-in-winnetka): Winnetka home-selling guide covering pricing, staging, marketing, offers, appraisal, escrow, and closing costs. - [Move-In Ready Homes: Meaning & Is One Right for You?](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/what-move-in-ready-really-means-and-whether-a-move-in-home-is-right-for-you): A Chicago North Shore blog post explains what move-in ready homes are and how buyers can tell if one fits their needs. - [North Shore Housing Market: 2023 Trends & Forecasts](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/the-north-shore-housing-market-prices-trends-and-forecasts-2023): North Shore real estate market outlook from Jena Radnay covers pricing, rates, rents, and Cook and Lake County trends. - [Discover How to Find a Real Estate Agent| Blog](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/how-to-find-a-real-estate-agent): Illinois blog post on choosing a real estate agent, with advice for buyers and sellers and a Jena Radnay bio. - [Kenilworth vs Other Suburbs: Which North Shore Fit?](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/choosing-kenilworth-versus-nearby-north-shore-suburbs): Comparative guide to Kenilworth versus Winnetka, Glencoe, and Wilmette, focused on scale, schools, housing, and daily village feel. - [East Winnetka vs In-Town Living in Winnetka](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/comparing-east-winnetka-and-in-town-living): A Winnetka real estate guide compares East Winnetka and in-town living for lifestyle, housing, recreation, and commuting. - [Glencoe Lakefront and Ravine Homes: What to Know](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/what-to-know-about-glencoe-lakefront-and-ravine-homes): A Glencoe blog guide explains how lakefront and ravine homes are shaped by terrain, zoning, permits, preservation, and market context. - [Best Time to Sell a House | Chicago North Shore Insights](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-sell-a-house): Chicago North Shore real estate blog on seasonal timing and home-preparation advice for sellers. - [Moving From Chicago to Winnetka for Schools & Space](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/relocating-from-chicago-to-winnetka-for-schools-and-space): An editorial guide to relocating from Chicago to Winnetka for school assignment, commuting, and larger-lot housing. - [First-Time Home Buyer in Kenilworth? 9 Essential Tips](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/first-time-home-buyer-in-kenilworth-9-things-to-know): Kenilworth real estate blog post outlines nine steps for first-time home buyers navigating offers, inspections, appraisal, and closing. - [Selling a Home in Highland Park? 10 Tips for Success](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/selling-a-home-in-highland-park): Blog post offering ten home-selling tips for Highland Park, Illinois sellers. - [Strategic Pricing for Winnetka Luxury Homes](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/strategic-pricing-for-winnetka-luxury-and-lakefront-homes): Jena Radnay outlines pricing strategy for Winnetka luxury and lakefront listings, emphasizing comps, regulations, and buyer flexibility. - [Car-Free Living in Walkable Wilmette, IL](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/a-day-living-car-free-in-walkable-wilmette): Wilmette real estate blog maps a car-free day through downtown, the French Market, Gillson Park, and transit-connected lakefront neighborhoods. - [Winnetka Luxury Home Styles: Tudor to Modern](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/architectural-styles-that-define-winnetka-luxury-homes): An architectural guide to Winnetka luxury homes, highlighting Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, French-inspired estates, and modernist properties. - [Vintage vs New Homes in Wilmette: How to Choose](https://jenaradnay.com/blog/choosing-between-vintage-and-new-homes-in-wilmette): A Wilmette buyer's guide comparing vintage, updated, and new homes through architecture, efficiency, permits, and preservation rules. ## Press - [In The Press | Winnetka Real Estate Team | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/press): Press page compiling media coverage of Winnetka broker Jena Radnay and her North Shore luxury sales. ## Testimonials - [Testimonials | Winnetka Real Estate | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/testimonials): Testimonials page highlighting Jena Radnay's local market knowledge, negotiation skills, and smooth closings. ## Core Pages - [Jena Radnay | Winnetka, IL Real Estate Agents](https://jenaradnay.com/): Directory listing for Jena Radnay's North Shore luxury real estate practice in Winnetka, with featured homes, neighborhood guides, testimonials, and press. ## Other Pages - [Winnetka, IL Real Estate & Community Blog | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/blog): A North Shore real estate blog listing posts on Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park, and Chicago-area selling advice. - [About Jena Radnay | Winnetka Real Estate Team](https://jenaradnay.com/about): Biography page for Jena Radnay, a Winnetka-based North Shore real estate agent, with testimonials and past sales. - [TREND | Winnetka Real Estate Agent | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/trend): A Winnetka real-estate page profiles TREND Development Partners and lists TREND homes sold by Jena Radnay. - [Homes for Sale in Wilmette Illinois | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/wilmette-homes-for-sale): Directory page for Wilmette, Illinois homes for sale, with neighborhood description, filters, active MLS listings, and related local blog links. - [Neighborhoods | Winnetka Real Estate | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/neighborhoods): A neighborhood directory for Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, and Glencoe on Chicago's North Shore. - [Homes for Sale Winnetka Illinois | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/winnetka-homes-for-sale): Winnetka, Illinois home listings page with luxury properties, neighborhood context, and local real estate resources. - [Get in Touch | IL Real Estate Agents | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/contact): Contact page for Winnetka real estate agent Jena Radnay with a message form and direct office details. - [Homes for Sale in Glencoe Illinois | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/glencoe-il-homes-for-sale): Glencoe, IL homes for sale page outlining market conditions, neighborhoods, schools, safety, and housing options. - [Homes for Sale in Highland Park IL | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/highland-park-homes-for-sale): Highland Park, Illinois homes-for-sale listing page with local neighborhood copy and a search widget showing no matching properties. - [Jena's Concierge | Winnetka Real Estate Team | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/jena-concierge): A Winnetka realtor's curated list of favorite neighborhood restaurants and preferred home-service vendors. - [Homes for Sale in Kenilworth Illinois | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/kenilworth-homes-for-sale): Directory page for luxury homes for sale in Kenilworth, Illinois, with neighborhood information and current listings. - [Lakefront Properties in Winnetka | Jena Radnay](https://jenaradnay.com/lakefront-properties): North Shore lakefront properties page highlighting Jena Radnay's expertise and recent luxury sales. - [Jena Radnay | Premier Winnetka, IL Real Estate Agents](https://jenaradnay.com/team): Jena Radnay's team page profiles the broker, marketing director, and inside business manager.