Who We Are and What We Do

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who is Express Property Solutions?

We are Blake and Wendy McCreight. We’ve been buying real estate in the Chicago area for over a decade. That means we’ve had the privilege of helping a lot of people over the last 15 years. Sometimes people find themselves in a tight spot with a house that they do not want to keep. That’s where we’ve been able to help. Being able to purchase real estate quickly has enabled us to help over 500 Chicago area families, a track record we are proud of!

Express Property Solutions - your friendly neighborhood home buyers.

Meet The Team

Blake McCreight

Founder-CEO

Blake has been in the real estate space since 2000, starting out in the mortgage industry. In 2006 he started buying rental property (12 doors) and in 2012 went full time. In 2017, he co- founded Express Property Solutions with his wife, Wendy. Blake is very passionate about self improvement and living a life of abundance, which includes reading books and being a part of masterminds that help him grow personally and professionally. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family, their two miniature schnauzers, boating, sports (specifically men's college basketball and NFL), and sampling the finer foods Chicago has to offer.

Wendy McCreight

Founder-CEO

As co-founder of Express Property Solutions, Wendy has spent the last 10 years in the RE space, acting as a broker, CFO, and project manager. She enjoys home decorating and design, traveling, gardening and working out. (Kickboxing is a new passion!) Wendy is an ardent dog lover (especially Schnauzers) and drove all the way back from Texas to Chicago to rescue one!

Melissa Johnson

COO

Melissa became a real estate entrepreneur in 2003, flipping houses in San Antonio, TX, and expanded the business into a thriving real estate investment operation with close to a thousand flips under her belt. In addition to investing in real estate, she also has been a part of multiple REI tech startups and has coached other real estate investors and entrepreneurs across the country. She enjoys family time, books, making art, travel, watching hockey (the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning are her faves), and treasure hunting at flea markets and antique stores.

James Gonzalez

Acquisitions Manager

James is a Seattle native, currently living in the Philippines, who started his journey in real estate in 2022. He enjoys owning and riding ATVs and dirtbikes as well as going off-roading with his friends in their pick-up trucks. Let's just say he can change his own oil! He enjoys all sports, especially football and baseball. James grew up with a 5ft Filipino saint of a mother who loves to cook! He says “growing up, as much as my friends enjoyed coming over for dinner to eat her Asian cuisine dishes, I can say the same about going over to their place and being thrilled with mashed potatoes and gravy, steak, and veggies on the side–something different than noodles and rice! Either way I enjoy most foods and love to eat!”

Nathan Fajardo

Lead Manager

Nathan started his career in real estate in 2022. He’s into physical activities, anything that would make him sweat and burn those calories, count him in! Nathan had a ton of fun helping his team get crowned as the Champions in an inter-corporate basketball tournament when he was in the U.A.E. Nowadays, he mostly burns calories playing with his 3-year-old daughter, which according to Nathan, is more intense than playing basketball!

Jason Williams

Sales Manager

Jason has been in the RE space for 25 years, mostly in the mortgage lending arena. He is a devout sneaker collector- officially called a 'Sneakerhead' in the community. He has over 100+ sneakers in his collection and some never even taken out of the box! His most prized pair and favorite is a tie between the Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Bred" Colorway and the Air Jordan 4 "fire red" colorway. He also says “I love to travel and love the sunshine of California, I try to travel somewhere every year if I can. My favorite food is probably pizza first, I love traditional Chicago tavern style pizza and am a connoisseur of it, always searching for that perfect pizza and then secondly I love tacos (who doesn't?? LOL) and Hispanic food in general. I love all Chicago Sports! Cubs, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks... I won't mention the other Chicago baseball team that is not the Cubs haha j/k I don't mind when they do well, but definitely am a Cubs fan first and foremost.”

John Santiago

Lead Follow Up Specialist

John has been in the REI industry since 2020. He absolutely loves to travel, especially to the beach. John says "Fun fact, I like water, but I can't swim. Ironic right?! But something about the waters and sand and the breeze makes me super replenished. I love going to far places because that gives me ample time to listen to my favorite artists without interruptions." John is also a passionate music lover, and always has a specific playlist depending on the "vibe" for the day!

Dan Stewart

Acquisitions Manager

Dan has been involved in real estate since 2021, transitioning recently from property management to the investment side of the business. Dan has a passion for sneakers and is a major sports enthusiast, especially when it comes to the NFL and NBA. Whether it's the Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, or the Sox, you can bet that Dan is cheering them on all day, every day, even giving the Cubs a nod of approval. Aside from sports Dan also loves good food, exploring new restaurants, and travel adventures. To escape the harsh Chicago winter, you might just find Dan on a Royal Caribbean or Carnival cruise, headed for the sunny Bahamas, seeking warmth and relaxation away from the icy chill of the Windy City.

Oscar Valera Rico

Field Manager

Oscar has spent the last several years in the real estate space, and has worn many hats within EPS to include Broker, Acquisitions Manager, Dispositions Manager and most recently as our Field Manager. Oscar's a seasoned mountain biking enthusiast, hitting the trails in New Hampshire and Vermont with his brothers each summer and even building his own bike from scratch! Beyond biking, Oscar and his fiancée, Katherine, have also taken up salsa dancing classes, adding rhythm to their lives.

Sonia Rodriguez

Transaction Coordinator

Sonia has over 30 years experience in the real estate business. She has worked as a property manager, an agent, and in mortgage lending. She has also enjoyed a successful career as a professional photographer for Realtors, weddings, various events, and even Sports Illustrated! In her spare time she loves to be outdoors biking and hiking. She loves dancing, music, and dogs and believes in Helen Keller's famous quote that "life is either a daring adventure, or nothing."

Dan Kaleel

Dispositions Manager

Dan has been involved in the Insurance Industry over the past 5 years. He is a die hard Chicago Sports fan of the Cubs, Bears and Bulls. His other passion is trying new restaurants, specifically pizza and sushi!

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