Throughout history, rivers have defined spaces and opportunities with their quiet abundance, fostering thriving communities. Cartographers have long relied on rivers to delineate land boundaries. In the business of real estate, we exchange spaces defined by nature’s boundaries, using surveys, plats, and plans to describe the areas we trade.
In Texas, twelve primary rivers flow southeast, defining the state’s boundaries and traversing its vast regions—from mountains and basins to high plains, and ultimately converging through coastal plains into the Gulf. This natural pattern is mirrored in Austin’s heart. In 1839, the North-South streets of downtown Austin were named after these twelve rivers.
At Twelve Rivers Realty, we embody the convergence of these rivers, guiding our clients through Austin to their perfect homes. Our intimate knowledge of the city and its unique qualities sets us apart from national brokerages. Just as each river has its own winding journey, so do our clients. We gently guide them upstream to their destinations.
Twelve Rivers Realty is an Austin-born real estate company serving Central Texas. We understand that your life’s story is defined by the space you call home. Let us help you navigate the landscape so that the story of your space can unfold. We take pride in being market leaders and masters of our craft.
Meet The Team
Kevin Bown got his start in Austin real estate in 1998 with JB Goodwin Realtors. An Austin Native, Kevin has embraced the real estate career path as one which allows a close relationship with the City and the way that it grows. In 1999, Kevin shifted company association to Goodwin Partners, Inc. where he learned the ins and outs of commercial leasing and continued his residential sales career. His successes were greeted by opportunity in 2003, when he partnered with Guy Goodwin in the Goodwin Partners Residential compa...
Paul Smith, a seasoned professional in the Austin Real Estate market has over 18 years of dedicated service in Austin's dynamic real estate landscape and has successfully closed over 750 transactions totaling over $350 million. His reputation as an effective, fair, and trusted Realtor has solidified his standing as a leader in Austin Real Estate . Paul's clientele encompasses a wide spectrum, from local buyers, astute investors, Austin home builders, and commercial developers. His portfolio also boasts successful st...
Tim Landy is a distinctive real estate professional and a partner at Twelve Rivers Realty in Austin. Since 2013, he has offered clients deep market knowledge, top negotiation skills and service with excellence. Tim graduated cum laude from St. Louis University, where he played four years of Division I Baseball. After holding corporate positions, Tim transitioned to Real Estate. He started Landy Frost Group with his long time friend, Mike Frost, and became a partner at Twelve Rivers Realty. Tim also launched a develo...
Mike Frost has been the person you asked about everything since childhood. Studying Psychology in Vermont was a natural path for him, and it was there in college that he refined his skills at helping people with whatever they needed. Arriving in Texas in 2005, he immediately settled into Austin’s vibrant downtown and began to both witness and participate in the explosive renaissance we were experiencing here at that time. His career in hospitality, and the passion for keeping up with local trends (and then sharing...
Lyndsey Sweeney is an experienced operations professional with an exceptional ability to provide innovative and strategic business solutions. She has over 15 years of experience in successfully building and leading teams, developing strategic partnerships, and nurturing client relationships. Originally from the Dallas area, Lyndsey has lived in Austin since 2006, working in the arenas of a locally owned small business and non-profit community development organizations. Before joining Twelve Rivers, she served for se...