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Private & By Referral

Stewardship of capital, legacy, and land — held in strict confidence.

Dillingham Family Office guides the investment, philanthropic, and generational decisions of a small number of families — and separately, discreetly acquires distressed ultra-high-end properties in and around Austin, Texas, closing in as little as seven days.

Investing

Capital stewarded for decades, not quarters.

We work alongside a small number of families to think about capital the way a family thinks about land: patiently, across generations, with more concern for what is preserved than what is chased.

That means disciplined allocation, a bias toward durable and private opportunities over noise, and total alignment with the families we serve — we sit on the same side of the table.

Every family's circumstances are different, and we coordinate closely with each family's own counsel, CPA, and outside advisors rather than working in isolation.

Discuss Your Family's Approach
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Philanthropy

Giving that reflects what a family actually values.

Philanthropy done well is deliberate — it says something about who a family is and what it wants to be remembered for, not just where a check was sent this year.

We help families clarify that intent, then structure giving so it compounds: identifying causes worth a multi-generational commitment, and coordinating the governance that keeps giving purposeful as the family grows.

The goal is impact a family can stand behind for fifty years, not a single year's tax planning.

Talk Through Your Philanthropic Goals
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Legacy Planning

What you built should still make sense in your grandchildren's hands.

The hardest part of a legacy is rarely the assets — it's the transfer. Who understands the family's intent? Who is prepared to carry it? What happens when the next generation sees things differently?

We help families have those conversations early, build the governance and communication structures that keep a legacy coherent across generations, and stay closely coordinated with estate, tax, and legal counsel throughout.

Done well, a legacy plan is less a document and more a shared understanding the whole family can return to.

Start Your Legacy Conversation
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Austin, Texas hill country estate at golden hour

Real Estate Solutions

A discreet path out of foreclosure — for owners of exceptional homes.

Facing foreclosure on a high-value property is a private matter, and it deserves a private solution. Dillingham Family Office acquires distressed ultra-high-end luxury properties directly — in and around Austin, Texas today, expanding to new markets in the near future — so families can step away from an untenable situation quietly, on their own terms, even when today’s market has erased the equity they once had.

Confidential
No signs, no listings, no public record of your situation.
As Little as 7 Days
Or on the timeline clear title allows — your call.
Any Equity Position
Underwater or no-equity situations are exactly what we handle.
Austin & Expanding
Hill Country and greater Austin today, new markets soon.
  1. 01

    A Confidential Conversation

    One call, held in strict confidence. We listen to your situation, your timeline, and what you need from an exit.

  2. 02

    A Straightforward Offer

    We assess the property and present clear terms — no open houses, no financing contingencies, no waiting on buyers.

  3. 03

    Close On Your Terms

    As soon as we can secure clear title, or as fast as seven days if you need to move quickly.

If foreclosure is on the horizon, the sooner we talk, the more options remain open to you. Every inquiry is confidential.

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Contact

Every conversation begins in confidence.

Whether you’re exploring how our family office works, or you need a discreet, no-obligation conversation about a distressed property, reach out directly. We respond personally, not through a call center.

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