Meet our Team

KikiHomes is an independent real estate advisory firm offering research-driven market analysis and strategy for NYC and the East Coast.

We serve investors, developers, and private clients with market research, trend evaluation, and strategic advice grounded in local expertise. We also provide marketing and branding services—brand positioning, messaging, and digital direction—aligned with business objectives.

Yue Zhang

Founder and CEO

Yue Zhang is the founder and managing director of KikiHomes. She oversees the firm’s real estate advisory and research initiatives, with a focus on market analysis, asset evaluation, and strategic positioning across New York City.

Her work focuses on synthesizing market data and neighborhood dynamics into structured insights that inform long-term real estate strategy.

Julia Hickman

Marketing & Brand Strategy Consultant

Julia Hickman is a brand and digital marketing strategist specializing in luxury real estate and multi-family projects across New York City and the East Coast. With over eight years of experience, she has supported marketing and branding initiatives for organizations including Adobe, ConocoPhillips, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, bringing a strong blend of strategic rigor and creative perspective to real estate-focused work.

Julia works closely with brokerages, developers, and investment-driven teams on marketing strategy, brand positioning, and digital initiatives, helping shape clear narratives and effective market presence for residential and mixed-use projects.

Known for her refined aesthetic and strategic clarity, Julia combines market insight, performance-oriented thinking, and storytelling to support branding and marketing efforts that resonate with sophisticated buyers and investors.