About Us

Who We Are

The concept of Bara Homes was birthed forty years ago by my late mother, Marie Denise Belfort Henry. She was a teacher, grad student, wife, and a full-time mom when she decided to begin acquiring properties to create her real estate portfolio. In twenty years, she expanded to residential and retail spaces in New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, and Haiti.

In 2016, Maritza created Bara Homes in conjunction with her mother’s portfolio, Maritza created an urban redevelopment company that focuses on promoting homeownership and revitalizing communities. The name of the company comes from the Hebrew word, bara ex nihilo, meaning to create from nothing.

Under the new management, Bara Homes now encompasses my mother’s vision alongside new businesses such as: residential remodeling, urban redevelopment, consulting services and government contracting. In 2021, after a long battle with cancer, my mother passed away at the age of seventy-six.

Bara Homes focuses on transforming spaces through urban redevelopment. We create homes that honor our community, as well as equipping all clients with the skillsets to be better homeowners.

We value service, integrity, harmony, uniqueness, and innovation.

Our Team

Maritza Guillaume Emile

CEO and Founder

Edwin Emile

Chief Operating Officer

Onecia Green

Director of Operations

Marie Denise Belfort-Henry

Legacy Board Member

Marie Denise Belfort-Henry is a legacy board member whose leadership helped create BENH in 2018. She shaped the organization’s mission, governance, and partnership standards, anchoring BENH in stewardship, transparency, and community impact. Her mentorship and forward-looking counsel continue to guide BENH’s growth and decision-making.

Our Certifications

What sets BENH apart from the competition?

To meet the growing demand for specialized labor, BENH is capable of providing services in the following areas: Consulting, Facilities Support, and Construction Management Services.