Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo, Uruguay

Why Uruguay Coast, Why California Desert

A Life Between Ocean Light and Desert Sky

Barbara Hyman is a licensed California Realtor and real estate investor active since 2015.

Her work grew out of a desire to create a less stressful, healthier life by trading big-city intensity for wide skies and calmer days. That shift led from Los Angeles to the Southern California desert near Joshua Tree National Park and the Palm Springs area, with its golf resorts, mountain views, clean air, and hot mineral waters in Desert Hot Springs.

A Natural Pull Toward the Ocean

Having grown up in Miami and South Florida, surrounded by endless water and spectacular sunrises and sunsets, Barbara never lost her connection to the beach. She wanted ocean horizons without the frenetic pace of many Florida and California beach towns, and found herself drawn instead to the laid-back lifestyle, long, uncrowded beaches, warm and welcoming people, culture, and color along Uruguay’s South Atlantic coast.


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Buyer Representation

We're on your side throughout the entire home buying process, negotiating the best terms and making sure nothing gets overlooked.

Relocation Planning

Moving to a new place involves more than property. We provide planning support to make your transition smooth and manageable.

Rental Yield Analysis

We provide detailed analysis of potential rental income and return on investment so you know what to expect before buying.

Your Partners in Property and Lifestyle

Real estate is personal, and so is the way we work. With over a decade of experience in both California and Uruguay markets, we bring local knowledge, psychology training, and a genuine understanding of what it means to build a better life in a new place. Get to know the people behind the properties.

Psychology-Trained Approach

Our background in human psychology means asking deeper questions to understand what you truly need, not just surface-level wants.

Proven Track Record

Ranked Top 3 Realtor with Homesmart in 2024 for closed transactions, showing consistent results for our clients.

Ten Years Strong

Since 2015, we've been helping buyers find properties in the California desert, building expertise that only comes with time.

Living It Ourselves

We're not just selling a lifestyle concept. We're personally living between California and Uruguay, understanding the reality of it.

Female-Owned Business

Founded and led by women who understand the unique perspectives and needs of diverse buyers in today's real estate market.

Two Markets, One Team

Knowledge of both Southern California desert communities and coastal Uruguay locations, giving you exclusive expertise.