Meet Duke
Duke here! Born and raised in Austin, third generation, and watched this city grow up alongside me.
I’ve lived all over, from a bungalow walking distance to downtown and Lady Bird Lake, to south of the river, to a horse ranch northwest of town. Austin isn’t one thing — and neither are the people who call it home.
For the past 25 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of finance and real estate — first as a financial advisor, then leading a mortgage banking team ranked in the top 1% nationally. I understand how deals actually work, how lenders think, and where people quietly lose money. I’ve also built my own real estate portfolio here, so I don’t give theoretical advice — I give the same guidance I use in my own life.
I’m a father of four, and soon a grandfather. I understand what it means to want more than just a house. You’re looking for a place where you wake up feeling grounded, peaceful, and inspired — where connection and creativity can flourish.
That’s the standard I work from.
My process brings clarity to what you actually want to wake up to — and turns that into the specific attributes of a home.
That clarity drives everything — how you buy, how you sell, and how a home is experienced. Because the right feeling isn’t just personal, it’s what creates real demand and premium outcomes.
Austin is home. And if you’re serious about finding the right place — or presenting your home in a way that stands out — I’d love to help!