Thank you for considering one of our beautiful new homes. We believe that where you live is the primary place family legacies and memories are made. We know this is a very important decision for you and your family, and most likely one of the greatest investments you’ll ever make.

Over the past two decades, Founders Lee Ellis and Craig Kautsch have helped over 1000 families in North Texas through their companies’ mission of building better lives for generations. Every Indwell Home is painstakingly thought out utilizing innovative custom-designed building plans and years of experience in the real estate industry.

Employing artisan craftsmanship and creative period proper architecture is one of the company’s many unique trademarks as well as utilizing quality materials, attention to detail, and most importantly affordability for the homeowner.

Built to Last More Than a Lifetime.

Meet Our Team

Craig Kautsch

FOUNDER

  • NMLS #319405

    craig@indwellrealestate.com

    817.269.4346

    Craig Kautsch has been a lifelong entrepreneur and is the founder of Avocet Ventures, a portfolio real estate company that has cracked the code in providing homeownership to low-income families in DFW. Avocet has been originating portfolio mortgages for over 18 years. His company has made a huge impact on the lives of families that wouldn’t otherwise be able to own a home. He has purchased, restored, and sold over 1,000 houses in DFW.

    Craig is deeply motivated to help high performers excel at work and at home. He has been personally trained by Dr. John Townsend and is a Director for the Townsend Leadership Program. He is also enrolled in the Executive Coaching Graduate Program at the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling at Huntington University.

    He is able to draw from his big successes and colossal failures and has extensive experience navigating both. A great balance of scar tissue and high trajectory growth gives birth to his well-rounded and valuable perspective.

    Everyone thinks leaders are okay because they appear so strong and capable, but as a leader with first-hand experience, I know this isn’t the truth. Most leaders aren’t running on all cylinders, because they don’t have a safe place to process their fears and struggles. I know from personal experience that being in isolation can cause you to lose millions. I have a passion for showing leaders the real issues that are holding them back instead of repeating a bunch of strategies and tactics they already know.

Lee Ellis

FOUNDER

  • NMLS #342415

    lee@indwellrealestate.com

    817.319.3252

    Lee Ellis, an entrepreneur by nature is Co-Founder of Avocet Ventures, L.P., Merit Mortgage, L.P. and Indwell Homes. A residential real estate investment, mortgage lending, and home building company based in North Texas.

    In partnership with Craig Kautsch since 2002, they have formed an extremely capable and productive dual-owner leadership team.

    You will always find Lee working at the heart of the company's Mission, “Helping Families Build Better Lives Through Homeownership”. The company puts a strong emphasis on educating and counseling families in the areas of understanding home loan financing, as well as the responsibilities and benefits of homeownership. Due to the extra care and unique lending style, the company has helped hundreds of families achieve homeownership where it otherwise might not be possible.

    Influencing a culture where growth and living a truly balanced life are of the highest importance, Lee actively influences each company and its operating practices. Driven by a spirit of giving and serving families, the various companies work seamlessly together with the Mission being their ultimate filter.

    A proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard and a former Corporate Manager for one of America’s largest privately owned companies; Lee has been a proven and passionate leader since 1981 and a business owner since 1999.

    Lee married his wife Kimberley in 1995. They have two beautiful children, Harrison and Sophie, and live in Fort Worth, Texas. The family worships at Christ Chapel Bible Church, and are all actively involved with several community service organizations outside of, or in partnership with their own companies.

    1 Cor. 10:33