Our Story

Welcome to Signature Homes, where true luxury begins, and legacies are born.

At Signature Homes, we believe in creating extraordinary experiences through exceptional service, hospitality, amenities, and technology. Our vision is to elevate and redefine the luxury experience for Madeira, Portugal.

As investors and developers, we harness our full resources—our voice, our business, our network and our partners—to enhance Madeira.
Authentic luxury endures and harmonizes with nature, never seeking to rival its splendor, but rather embracing it
‍We collaborate closely with local craftsmen, and artists, and select materials to uphold the integrity of our creations. Each project becomes a unique masterpiece, intricately designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings, showcasing nuance, and character. Our commitment to maintaining the authenticity of the architecture ensures that our structures seamlessly blend into their environment, leaving a lasting legacy of timeless beauty.

While we are visionaries, we are also deeply hands-on, involved in every step of the process. Our designs strike a harmonious balance between our American perspectives and the expectations of the local Portuguese community,resulting in spaces that blend cultures and exceed expectations. As a family-first company, we value the importance of commitment and dedication. We give our all to every project we undertake, treating each endeavor as if it were our own family's legacy.
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Invested in Craftsmanship
We strongly believe in supporting the local economy, which is why we actively collaborate with local craftsmen and partner with small businesses. By embracing their expertise and seeking their valuable perspectives, we create a thriving community that benefits us all.
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Focused on madeira
We are passionate about Madeira, and focus on the boundless opportunities that grace this extraordinary region. With collaboration alongside our local, long-term relationships, we unveil a visionary landscape where aspirations propel Madeira forward.
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Actively engaged
We are fully invested, actively involved in every aspect, and keenly attuned to even the smallest of details. We treat every property as if we were developing something for ourselves. It's important we get things right, and that means immersion at every step.
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blended cultures
By blending American and Portuguese perspectives, we curate an extraordinary luxury experience that breathes new life into the enchanting landscapes of Madeira, Portugal. This harmonious fusion brings modern sophistication with timeless charm, celebrating the best of both worlds.

Our Founder

his background

Jmîchaele Keller, the visionary founder of Signature Homes, boasts a distinguished career in real estate, technology, and hospitality. Inspired by his studies in architecture, he founded Urban Born in 1980 and later achieved accolades with VisionaryFX, an award-winning design agency, earning distinctions such as the Gold Adrian Awards and 7 Davey Award. In 2012, he sold successful ventures, including VisionaryFX, to focus on his belief in ethical business practices of creating profitable businesses “that do the right thing.”

Portrait of Signature Homes CEO, Jmichaele Keller

Jmîchaele Keller, the visionary founder of Signature Homes, boasts a distinguished career in real estate, technology, and hospitality. Inspired by architecture, he founded Urban Born in 1980 and later achieved accolades with VisionaryFX, an award-winning design agency. In 2012, he sold successful ventures, including VisionaryFX, to focus on his belief in ethical business practices of creating profitable businesses “that do the right thing.” 

His INVESTMENT JOURNEY

After the sale of his company, MeetingMatrix, Jmichaele looked for investment opportunities. Following the 2008 real estate crash, house prices were on a decline with stagnant growth through 2014. The Netherlands, where Jmichaele resided at the time, made favorable conditions to stimulate the real estate market. This circumstance afforded Jmichaele a once in a lifetime opportunity to invest heavily at lower prices. 

Knowing the demand for rental housing in Delft, NL was strong with a low vacancy rate and attributing it’s success to the student population attending Technical University Delft, Jmichaele set his eyes on real estate for student housing.

However Jmichaele would not take the typical approach to the then current market of “it’s good enough for students.” He realized quickly that by completely renovating the houses he could stand out from competitors and charge a premium rent. 

As of April, 2015, he met his initial goal of 50 properties. During the last two and a half years, he has significantly raised the rental structure three times and houses continue to rent before they are even available on the market. The portfolio is currently appraised at 11.75 million Euros, with an after tax ROI of 10.56%, excluding potential appreciation.

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