About Us
Medellín Living Real Estate is dedicated to helping both local and international clients find their ideal properties in Medellín, Colombia. With a focus on personalized service and expert guidance, our team specializes in both residential and investment real estate. Whether you're looking to buy a home, invest in rental properties, or navigate the local market, we ensure a smooth and transparent process, making your Medellín real estate journey as seamless and successful as possible.
Meet the Team
AK Joel
Real Estate Agent
Before moving to Colombia, AK spent nearly a decade managing large-scale construction projects in Melbourne, Australia, backed by a Master’s degree in Construction Management. Since 2021, he’s built the top YouTube channel for Medellín relocation and travel advice, now with over 20,000 subscribers and a loyal international audience. Today, he helps foreign buyers secure high-quality properties in Medellín’s best neighborhoods — with a clear, efficient process and expert guidance every step of the way.
Andrew Macia
Real Estate Agent
Andrew Macia has 15 years of real estate experience in Medellín, specializing in buying, remodeling, and renting properties. With a strong sales and customer service background, he’s dedicated to providing personalized guidance to clients throughout the real estate process. Passionate about Medellín and helping others, Andrew also co-founded Help Colombia, an initiative that teaches English to children in the Moravia neighborhood.
Francisco Macia
Real Estate Agent
Born and raised in Southern California, Francisco moved to Medellín in 2015 — with a two-year detour in Barranquilla. (He loved the culture, the people, and the daily battle with coastal humidity.) After years of doing SEO and digital marketing for U.S. clients, he transitioned into real estate in 2024 and now helps foreign buyers find high-potential properties through a process built on trust, clarity, and bilingual support.
Manuela Giraldo
Real Estate Agent
Manuela's international business background and strong tourism sector track record give her a deep understanding of the market. Passionate and dedicated, she combines strategic vision with a personal touch to offer honest, efficient, and supportive guidance throughout the real estate process.
Leif MacTavish
Real Estate Agent
Born and Raised in Canada, Lief first came to Medellín as an investor in 2022. After building a successful property portfolio and gaining firsthand knowledge of the local market, he decided to use that expertise to help others do the same. Today, Lief is known for his honest, practical guidance - helping international buyers find smart investments and the right fit in Medellín’s top neighborhoods.
Julio Macia
Property Management Specialist & Financial Oversight Expert
Julio is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in real estate and property management. He specializes in advertising, income tracking, and expense control for rental properties. He has a strong financial oversight and accounting background and is well-versed in the U.S. and Colombian rental regulations, including tax compliance and the Registro Nacional de Turismo (RNT). Now based in Colombia, Julio expertly manages and optimizes property operations across both countries.
Cindy Arbelaez
Web Programmer
Cindy is a Medellín-based web developer with over 3 years of experience working for a U.S. tech company, where she’s led high-impact frontend migrations — always with a focus on performance, scalability, and clean design. She brings that same level of precision and technical ownership to Medellin Living, where she’s responsible for everything web-related. Meticulous and systems-minded, she builds fast, reliable platforms that elevate the entire user experience.
Juliana Agudelo
Allied Attorney
Juliana is an experienced attorney specializing in real estate law in Medellín, Colombia. With a strong background in property transactions, she provides expert legal guidance to both local and international clients. Juliana ensures that all aspects of real estate deals — from contract review to compliance with local regulations — are thoroughly handled. Her attention to detail and dedication to her clients make her a trusted ally in navigating the legal complexities of property transactions in Medellín.