A stewardship companyfor owners who care about the long view.
Luma Property Partners exists to help homeowners and real estate investors protect, improve, and maximize one of their most valuable assets — guided by The Luma Stewardship Philosophy™.
It started with our own properties.
Luma began through Barrett Hammons' experience investing in real estate alongside his brother throughout Northeast Ohio. As their portfolio grew, Barrett naturally became responsible for evaluating properties, prioritizing improvements, coordinating contractors, managing projects, protecting budgets, and preserving long-term property value.
Over time he realized something. He wasn't simply managing projects.
He was providing peace of mind. He was acting as a steward.
"We weren't simply managing projects. We were acting as stewards."
Living the same challenge our clients live.
As Barrett continued investing in his own properties while becoming Managing Partner of multiple companies, he experienced the same challenge faced by many successful property owners. The busier he became, the more valuable it became to have trusted people helping care for one of his own most valuable assets.
His recommendations don't come from theory. They come from lived experience. He understands both sides of the relationship because he is both an advisor and a property owner himself.
Hundreds of conversations pointed to the same unmet need.
Launching and growing Home Stretch Cleveland provided the final confirmation. Working alongside hundreds of homeowners, investors, and dozens of real estate professionals revealed the same recurring theme.
People weren't struggling because they couldn't find contractors. They were struggling because they couldn't find people they truly trusted.
Those conversations confirmed something Barrett had already experienced through investing. People didn't simply need another contractor. They needed better stewardship. That realization inspired the creation of Luma Property Partners.
- Managing multiple vendors
- Wondering who to believe
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Trying to prioritize projects
- Protecting property value
- Balancing cost with quality
- Finding professionals who genuinely cared about the outcome
"We care for your property with the same thoughtfulness, discipline, and long-term perspective we bring to our own investments."
Stewardship Changes Everything
Many contractors and service providers view their work as separate from the people and properties they serve. We don't.
We believe our business and our clients' success are inseparable.
When a property performs better, the owner succeeds. When the owner succeeds, Luma succeeds.
We don't believe in winning at our clients' expense. We believe success should always be shared.
Every recommendation begins with protecting the owner's interests. Everything else follows.
From transactions to relationships. From projects to stewardship. From today to the long view.
The Six Principles of Stewardship
Six beliefs that guide every conversation, recommendation, inspection, project, and client relationship.
Every recommendation begins with the owner's long-term interests.
Preserve value before creating new value.
Thoughtful planning almost always costs less than reactive decision-making.
Trust compounds over time. We build relationships designed to last.
Every property has competing priorities. We help owners identify and address the improvements that matter most.
Every property. Every relationship. Every experience. Should be stronger because Luma was involved.
To help property owners protect, improve, and maximize the value of their real estate through trusted partnerships, thoughtful planning, and professional execution.
Property Ownership Is a Team Sport
Successful property ownership requires the right people working together. Many homeowners are balancing careers, families, personal responsibilities, and investment goals — all while trying to maintain one of their most important assets.
Most do not have the time or desire to manage every detail themselves. Luma helps property owners build and coordinate the right team around their property — so they can focus on what matters most while their investment continues to perform.
Demanding schedules that leave little time for property management.
Priorities that rightly place home life above home maintenance.
The daily obligations that compete for attention.
The desire to protect and grow a significant asset.
The Luma Asset Management Process™
A consistent five-step framework that guides every recommendation and project. It is how we keep advice honest, projects disciplined, and value protected over the long term.
Walk the property; understand condition, character, and risk.
Sort what matters now from what can wait.
Build a strategy aligned to budget, timeline, and goals.
Coordinate or deliver the work as your owner's representative.
Maintain long-term value through ongoing planning.
Services That Work Together
These services are designed to support property owners throughout the full ownership journey — from routine maintenance and strategic improvements to major projects and sale preparation.
Property Asset Management
Long-term partnership and planning to protect property value — the foundation of every Luma engagement.
Project Management
Owner's advocacy through scope, budget, vendors, and timeline — so the project serves you, not the other way around.
Home Improvement Services
When the plan calls for work, our in-house team executes it carefully — only the work that's actually worth doing.
Property Planning
Honest pre-sale advice on what truly moves the needle — and disciplined execution of just those things.
The Luma Property Review™
The recommended first step — an objective, on-site read of your property's condition, risks, and opportunities.
Proudly Serving Northeast Ohio
Luma understands the unique homes, neighborhoods, and ownership challenges throughout Greater Cleveland's eastern suburbs. We are deeply familiar with the housing stock, property values, and community character that make each of these areas special.
See all communities- Shaker Heights
- Beachwood
- Cleveland Heights
- University Heights
- Solon
- Chagrin Falls
- Pepper Pike
- Moreland Hills
Our Values
The foundation of every partnership we build.
Working alongside owners, not simply for them.
Treating every property with the care we would give our own.
Owning outcomes, not just completing tasks.
Honest recommendations, even when they are not what people want to hear.
Responsive, clear, and proactive at every step.
Bringing organization and discipline to an often-disorganized industry.
Decisions framed in years, not invoices.
Building the Trusted Property Partner I Could Never Find
Luma Property Partners was born from personal experience.
When my brother and I began investing in real estate throughout Northeast Ohio, we encountered the same challenge many property owners face today: finding trustworthy professionals who communicated well, acted with integrity, and genuinely looked out for our best interests.
We weren't looking for vendors.
We were looking for partners.
That experience led us to build Home Stretch Cleveland, a home improvement company committed to delivering a white-glove, blue-collar experience rooted in professionalism, accountability, and communication.
The response from homeowners, investors, and real estate professionals confirmed what we had suspected all along: people weren't simply looking for contractors — they wanted someone they could trust to help them make better decisions about one of their largest investments.
That realization inspired the creation of Luma Property Partners.
Today, Luma exists to help homeowners, investors, landlords, and property owners protect, improve, and maximize the value of their real estate through thoughtful planning, trusted partnerships, and professional execution.
"We weren't looking for vendors.
We were looking for partners."
A Different Perspective
Barrett's path to property partnership did not begin in construction or real estate. It was shaped by two decades of leading teams, running complex programs, and coaching people through high-stakes decisions — in environments where preparation, judgment, and trust were not optional.
Although these experiences span different industries, they all contribute to the same Luma approach to property ownership:
- Analyze before acting
- Build a plan
- Communicate clearly
- Build the right team
- Execute with discipline
- Focus on long-term success
Experience That Serves You
A blend of military discipline, academic rigor, coaching, and hands-on real estate experience — all in service of one role: your trusted property partner.
Former Defense Intelligence Agency Officer
Owner and operator of investment properties across Northeast Ohio
Managing Partner of a white-glove home improvement company
Decades of project management and organizational leadership
Business, Exercise Science (Sports Psychology), and Psychology
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
20+ years building teams and solving complex problems
A different standard for how property owners are served
Property Ownership Is a Team Effort
Owning property should create opportunity — not unnecessary stress.
Most homeowners don't have the time to coordinate contractors, prioritize maintenance, manage improvement projects, or navigate complex decisions while balancing careers and family life.
Luma was built to become the trusted property partner I was searching for when I began investing.
We don't simply manage projects.
We help property owners make better decisions, build the right team around their property, and protect one of their most important investments.
"Whether you're maintaining your family home, preparing a property for sale, managing an investment property, or planning your next improvement project, my goal is simple: to help you move forward with confidence.
Thank you for considering Luma Property Partners. I look forward to earning your trust."
More Than Property Services
Luma's goal is not simply to complete projects. The goal is to help property owners protect value, reduce stress, avoid costly mistakes, build the right team, create long-term plans, and move forward with confidence.
We believe that property ownership should feel less like a burden and more like a well-managed investment. That requires more than good contractors. It requires a trusted partner who understands your goals, communicates clearly, and advocates for your interests at every turn.
"That's what partnership means to us."
Let's Build a Better Plan for Your Property
Whether you're maintaining a family home, preparing for a future sale, managing an investment property, or planning your next project, Luma Property Partners is here to help.