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Lia Caton
Founder, advisor, and recording artist blending business and artistry across real estate, hospitality, and music.
Lia Caton is a Chicago and Nashville-based commercial and luxury real estate broker, founder, and award-winning recording artist whose work lives at the intersection of real estate, hospitality, and music. She is the founder of ROAM Real Estate Inc., where she guides clients across commercial and luxury residential projects, drawing on her deep roots in the music and entertainment industry. She brings a creative lens to business, centering her work on how people live, gather, and connect — through spaces, stories, and shared experiences. Lia’s work is grounded in hospitality, lifestyle, and creativity. She is especially drawn to restaurants and experiential spaces where people gather to connect and belong, with commercial experience spanning restaurants, hotels, retail, and mixed-use projects. Her residential focus centers on curated luxury living and relocation for clients seeking homes that reflect their lifestyle and values. Alongside her work in real estate, Lia maintains a long-standing career in music as an award-winning recording artist. Her background as a performer and songwriter shapes the way she approaches business — with an emphasis on storytelling, relationships, and the emotional impact of the spaces people inhabit. She sees creativity not as something separate from professional life, but as a powerful tool for shaping meaningful experiences and long-term success. Lia is deeply invested in the communities she serves and believes that business should be rooted in purpose. She is an advocate for housing security, children’s causes, and animal welfare, and serves on the Advisory Board for the Salvation Army of Northern and Central Illinois, as well as the Board of Directors for The Magnificent Mile Charitable Foundation. Giving back is an essential part of her identity, and she remains committed to using her platform to support people and organizations working toward positive change. Whether advising on a flagship restaurant, a hospitality concept, a luxury relocation, or a creative project, Lia’s work is guided by the same principle: to bring people together and help create spaces where life feels fuller, more connected, and more meaningful.
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Boutique commercial and luxury residential brokerage.
Commercial and luxury real estate advisory specializing in restaurants, hospitality, retail, and curated luxury residential properties.
ROAM represents landlords, tenants, investors, and private clients across Chicago and select growth markets.
Curated luxury living
From luxury apartments and condos to executive relocations, ROAM curates spaces that fit how people live. ROAM Residences is a concierge-style residential placement service for clients who value clarity, discretion, and thoughtful guidance.
For clients with pets, ROAM also offers specialized placement through ROAM with Rover, focused on pet-friendly apartments and lifestyle-forward living.
For lives that aren’t ordinary.
ROAM Reserve is a private client and lifestyle division serving executive, creative, sports, and entertainment clients seeking a higher level of discretion, personalization, and care. From bespoke relocations to long-term lifestyle planning, ROAM Reserve is designed for lives that aren’t ordinary.
Singer, songwriter, and storyteller.
Lia Caton is an award-winning singer-songwriter whose music is rooted in storytelling, healing, and emotional connection. Blending Americana, country, and soulful pop, her work explores love, resilience, and the moments that shape who we become.
Lia is deeply committed to supporting causes centered on children’s welfare, homelessness, animal advocacy, and community development.
She serves on the advisory board of the Salvation Army of Northern and Central Illinois.
Lia is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Magnificent Mile Charitable Foundation, and is a supporter of Real Estate to the Rescue, helping connect the real estate community with animal rescue efforts.