Traditional brick colonial home in a Greater Cleveland suburb
About Luma Property Partners

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™.

Chapter One — The Investor

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."

A thoughtfully maintained interior in a Northeast Ohio home
Chapter Two — Living the Same Challenge

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.

Chapter Three — Listening to Hundreds of Property Owners

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.

What we kept hearing
  • 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
Our Promise

"We care for your property with the same thoughtfulness, discipline, and long-term perspective we bring to our own investments."

Peace of mind.Confidence.Stewardship.
Our Belief

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.

The shift

From transactions to relationships. From projects to stewardship. From today to the long view.

The Luma Stewardship Philosophy™

The Six Principles of Stewardship

Six beliefs that guide every conversation, recommendation, inspection, project, and client relationship.

01
Think Like an Owner

Every recommendation begins with the owner's long-term interests.

02
Protect Before You Improve

Preserve value before creating new value.

03
Plan Before You Spend

Thoughtful planning almost always costs less than reactive decision-making.

04
Relationships Over Transactions

Trust compounds over time. We build relationships designed to last.

05
Prioritize What Matters Most

Every property has competing priorities. We help owners identify and address the improvements that matter most.

06
Leave It Better Than You Found It

Every property. Every relationship. Every experience. Should be stronger because Luma was involved.

Our Mission

To help property owners protect, improve, and maximize the value of their real estate through trusted partnerships, thoughtful planning, and professional execution.

Protect.Improve.Maximize.
Partnership in Action

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.

Careers

Demanding schedules that leave little time for property management.

Families

Priorities that rightly place home life above home maintenance.

Personal Responsibilities

The daily obligations that compete for attention.

Investment Goals

The desire to protect and grow a significant asset.

Our Framework

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.

01
Assess

Walk the property; understand condition, character, and risk.

02
Prioritize

Sort what matters now from what can wait.

03
Plan

Build a strategy aligned to budget, timeline, and goals.

04
Execute

Coordinate or deliver the work as your owner's representative.

05
Protect

Maintain long-term value through ongoing planning.

How We Help

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.

Local Roots

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.

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  • Shaker Heights
  • Beachwood
  • Cleveland Heights
  • University Heights
  • Solon
  • Chagrin Falls
  • Pepper Pike
  • Moreland Hills
What We Stand For

Our Values

Trust

The foundation of every partnership we build.

Partnership

Working alongside owners, not simply for them.

Stewardship

Treating every property with the care we would give our own.

Accountability

Owning outcomes, not just completing tasks.

Integrity

Honest recommendations, even when they are not what people want to hear.

Communication

Responsive, clear, and proactive at every step.

Professionalism

Bringing organization and discipline to an often-disorganized industry.

Long-Term Thinking

Decisions framed in years, not invoices.

Barrett L. Hammons, Founder and Managing Partner of Luma Property Partners, standing in front of a well-maintained residential home in Northeast Ohio.
Founder & Managing Partner
Barrett L. Hammons
Protect.Improve.Maximize.
Meet the Founder

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."
— Barrett L. Hammons
My Background

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
Former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer and Defense Intelligence Agency professional
Military leadership experience in Korea and Iraq
MBA — Strayer University
M.S. Exercise Science (Sports Psychology)
B.A. Psychology — Lafayette College
20+ years leading teams, managing complex programs, and coaching professionals
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Real estate investor; Managing Partner of THT Amistad Heritage Properties
Managing Partner of Home Stretch Cleveland
Credibility

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.

Military Veteran

Former Defense Intelligence Agency Officer

Real Estate Investor

Owner and operator of investment properties across Northeast Ohio

Home Stretch Cleveland

Managing Partner of a white-glove home improvement company

Program & Project Leadership

Decades of project management and organizational leadership

MBA · M.S. · B.A.

Business, Exercise Science (Sports Psychology), and Psychology

Board Certified Coach

National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

Operational Discipline

20+ years building teams and solving complex problems

Trusted Property Partner

A different standard for how property owners are served

Personal Philosophy

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."

Barrett L. Hammons
Barrett L. Hammons
Founder & Managing Partner
The Bigger Picture

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."

Protect value
Reduce stress
Avoid costly mistakes
Build the right team
Create long-term plans
Move forward with confidence
Start With a Conversation

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.