Elena Andrade, Associate Broker, McColly Real Estate

01/31/2026

FYI: It was my honor to be an Associate Broker with McColly for 14 years. I am now retired and loving it! I am trying to reconfigure the profile shown.

01/30/2026

Can't

My sister kicked me out of grandma's house, which she inherited—but she had no idea about grandma's secret.

For as long as I can remember, my life revolved around three people—me, my younger sister, Mia, and our grandmother, Evelyn.

Grandma took care of us after our parents left, when we were infants. She was everything to us—our home and our protector.

With time, I was the one who remained close to her—reading aloud when her eyesight failed, hauling her laundry up the stairs, assisting her with shopping.

Mia?

She followed her own path. Parties, dating, independence.

Still, I always hoped she loved our grandmother just as much.

When Grandma died, I thought we would grieve side by side.

But at the will reading, the lawyer declared:

"THE HOUSE GOES TO MIA."

I stared in disbelief.

"WHAT?!"

Mia grinned, clearly pleased.

"Maybe Grandma knew WHO deserved it more. OBVIOUSLY, IT COULD ONLY BE ME!"

Later that night, when I got home, Mia was waiting by the door with her arms folded.

"You have a FEW HOURS to pack your things and move out! I FINALLY WANT TO GET RID OF ALL THIS JUNK."

Though I pleaded for her to let me stay, she turned away, refusing to answer.

So I gathered two bags, holding back my tears, and left.

I spent the night at my aunt's house.

The next morning, as I stepped outside, a black Mercedes pulled up.

A man called out:

"Claire?"

When I turned, I was speechless.

He spoke:

"I'm here on behalf of your grandmother, Evelyn. She asked me to give you SOMETHING IMPORTANT — privately!" ⬇️

01/07/2026

ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis! Immediately Republicans started defending ice saying the woman was a terrorist. Defund ICE! Another reason not to vote Republican.

01/07/2026

Trump is destroying healthcare for millions, starving others to give the rich a bigger tax break, taking over sovereign countries for their resources, threatening allies, breaking laws at every turn and the Republican House and Senate do NOTHING to stop this madman!

01/07/2026

Venezuelan oil is thick, dirty sludge, which is difficult & expensive to process.
Greenland will have to be taken by force creating more chaos and the death of innocents, all for the pride of an arrogant, senile man. Trump is unbalanced and dangerous.

01/06/2026

Don'y smooze or you'll lose an opportunity!

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01/06/2026

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07/13/2025

Elena is with Juan meeting some neighbors. We heard Latino music so we boogied down the street to meet the Gomez family. Cinco hermanos- enough for a family party. They were all delightful! I'm so glad we walked over.

06/09/2025

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09/30/2023

Elena is w/Juan Andrade, Evelyn Garcia, Eira Corral, and 22nd Ward Alderman Mike Rodriguez at the 22nd Ward's 40th anniversary luncheon.

12/18/2022

Needed something Christmassy but not in the way of conversation. Petals Florist in Dyer did a great job!

07/02/2021

Happy Fourth of July my son. I love remembering all your funny jokes, like convincing Elena you were a Martian!