Dean was born in Montreal and grew up on Chicago’s North Shore. He attended McGill University for engineering studies and worked as an engineer in the thermal dynamics field. While living in the cold Chicago winters, he made his first trip to Key West. One visit to Key West was all it took and Dean moved to this tropical island paradise just a few months later.
He enjoys the friendly small town feel but appreciates the amenities Key West offers, more like a larger city.
One of Dean’s hobbies is restoring homes and he began buying and selling real estate as a result of that hobby. His friends asked for help to get them started in finding the right home and his real estate career was born. It quickly became a full-time effort.
In a short time Dean has become well known and respected in real estate and his devotion to the community, its fundraising causes and the many cultural events.
Dean enjoys the Key West architecture and the many different styles of historic homes. Updating them with modern amenities all while keeping with the original design is important to him. After completing a couple of projects in Old Town, Key West, Dean decided to build from the ground up. It became a much larger project than he anticipated but the results were well worth the effort. This has given Dean some great knowledge in the process of reconstruction and building in Key West, which he now passes on to friends and clients.
Finding the right home for buyers has become his passion and his specialty. Dean listens to your dreams and wants in order to help you find that special home. Past clients stay in touch and often ask him for help in finding a handyman or other services or just to say hello. Dean’s clients have become one of his best sources for new referrals. His goal is to make the buying and selling process simple and stress free.
