Sean Roberts | Source | CEO at Villa Homes
Sean Roberts
Sean Roberts joined the Villa team as CEO in January of 2023. Sean comes from Orchard Technologies, where he served as COO and CFO. He brings first-hand experience scaling a high-growth marketplace business and has incredibly deep knowledge of the real estate industry. Before that, he worked as a private equity investor at TPG Capital, where he helped launch the firm’s real estate investing platform.
Sean has extensive experience in scaling a high-growth consumer marketplace business, raising capital, hiring world-class talent, and residential real estate.
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Prefab Plus Infill: A Formula for Homes People Can Afford in Places They Want to Live
When we think of building new homes, we might conjure up images of massive tracts of land being cleared for large developments with new roads, new sidewalks, and new utility lines...
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Pro Builder's 2023 Forty Under 40
Recognizing and celebrating our 2023 Forty Under 40 class of energetic, innovative young leaders representing the future of the housing industry
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From spare room to dream home: Napa family’s house is 1st of its kind in city
The Mastons had to fight for the city’s approval — but ultimately won.
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LA Wildfires to Spike Rental Costs Amid Housing Shortage
Sean says, "With over 100,000 displaced and homes destroyed, LA's rental market faces disruption." He warns of potential rent hikes, especially in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, due to increased demand. Rebuilding efforts will further strain the market. Villa Homes is ready to aid in reconstruction, emphasizing the need for streamlined permitting to expedite rebuilding. -
Strategic Home Upgrades Key for Retiree Landlords
Sean Roberts, CEO of Villa Homes, recommends retirees upgrade kitchens, bathrooms, and invest in durable materials for rental success. Adding an ADU can increase income. He advises using area-specific lease templates and consulting real estate attorneys for legalities.
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“As the market returns to a more healthy balance of buyers versus sellers and interest rates stabilize, these natural swings will continue over time. They’ll likely be less dramatic than what we’ve seen in 2022 to 2023, and they will become an increasingly more local and regional dynamic, rather than the entire country moving in lock-step with interest rates.”
