Thiago Maldonado

Thiago Machado Maldonado is a bilingual real estate broker serving Northeast Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin, with a proven track record of guiding clients through every stage of the home buying and selling process. Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin, Thiago is proudly affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty in Libertyville, IL, and Brookfield, WI.

With over a decade of real estate experience in São Paulo, Brazil—including 10 years with MPD Engenharia—Thiago brings an international perspective, sharp market analysis, and negotiation expertise to every transaction. Since relocating to the U.S. in 2015, he has built a reputation for integrity, personalized service, and results-driven strategies.

Thiago holds a degree in Business Administration from Universidade Mackenzie and is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele. Passionate about creating exceptional experiences, he leverages data-driven insights, innovative marketing, and his deep local knowledge to help clients achieve their real estate goals with confidence.

When Thiago isn’t advising clients, he enjoys time with his wife and their pets, exploring Chicagoland’s communities, and sharing real estate insights through his growing YouTube channel.