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Hometown Living Group

The Leadership Team

Sergio A

Sergio A. Castillo

CEO & Founder

Sergio combines a Computer Engineering background with an Executive MBA from McKinsey & Co. to bring corporate-level discipline to real estate. He focuses on building the data-driven systems that allow our group to scale while maintaining total transparency for our partners.

  • Translates complex market data into predictable investment strategies.
  • Ensures all portfolio operations meet Fortune 500 efficiency standards.
Xochitl

Xóchitl L. Curiel-Castillo

Director of Operations

Xóchitl oversees the complete transformation of our assets. She manages everything from high-level project logistics to the fine details of property renovation, ensuring that every acquisition reaches its highest earning potential quickly and efficiently.

  • Controls renovation costs through aggressive vendor and supply chain management.
  • Drives immediate property value growth through strategic physical improvements.
Sergio H

Sergio H. Castillo

Acquisitions & Finance

With a Master’s in Finance from Duke University, Sergio H. manages the group's capital and market expansion. Having built a successful real estate firm from the ground up, he understands how to find and structure deals that balance growth with capital protection.

  • Secures off-market deals through deep-rooted industry relationships.
  • Structures investments to maximize long-term cash flow and tax benefits.
Berenice

Berenice Curiel

Acquisition Manager

Berenice uses her Industrial Engineering expertise to vet every potential acquisition. She applies a rigorous, math-based filtering process to thousands of properties, ensuring that only the most viable and secure opportunities move forward to our investors.

  • Vets every deal through a 99-point underwriting process for total accuracy.
  • Acts as the primary point of contact for the elite broker community.

Strategic Advisory Board

Michael Blank

Michael Blank

10,000+ UNITS | $220M AUM

As a leading authority in multifamily investment, Michael provides the ultimate oversight on deal structures, ensuring every acquisition is built on a foundation of proven success and industry-leading standards.

Philippe Schulligen

Philippe Schulligen

2,000+ UNITS | $34M AUM

Philippe brings institutional-grade asset management to the team. He stress-tests our operational plans to ensure we are prepared for every market condition, protecting investor capital through every phase of the asset lifecycle.