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Haven (previously HomeBinder)

About Haven

Built for what
happens after
the inspection

Our Story

Our story

Haven was founded by a team of real estate and technology professionals who noticed something nobody was solving.

The real estate industry spends enormous energy getting buyers to the closing table. Everyone is focused on the transaction. But the biggest job isn't closing. It's actually moving in, setting up your home, and settling into a new life. That part? Buyers were left to figure it out alone. We started Haven to change that.

The problem is simple. The stress is not.

Between your inspection and your move-in day, the to-do list explodes. Utilities, internet, movers, insurance, security, home services — each one on a deadline, each one requiring research you don't have time for, in a place you may not know yet. It piles up fast, and it all hits at once.

Haven is the support system we wished existed.

Haven is a proactive home support system. It combines smart digital tools with real human guidance to understand your unique situation, stay one step ahead of what you'll need, and coordinate it before it becomes a problem — from your first utility setup to ongoing home maintenance, for as long as you own your home.

Starting from the day of your home inspection, Haven begins working on your behalf — researching local options, organizing what needs to happen and when, and reaching out to walk you through it personally. Haven is two steps ahead because Haven understands your specific home, your timeline, and your situation. Whether it's finding the right internet provider for your neighborhood, connecting you with a vetted local mover, or shopping home insurance across 30 carriers — we handle the legwork so you can focus on the exciting part.

Because we work with all the major providers, you'll never pay more than you would on your own. Usually less — without the research and the runaround.

We're real people who genuinely care about this.

Haven is based in central Pennsylvania. Our team comes to work every day because we love helping people through a moment that matters. We partner with top home inspection companies and real estate professionals who want their clients to have an experience worth talking about — and we're grateful for the partnerships that make this possible.

There's no limit to how we can help. If there's something on your mind about your home, your Haven assistant is always just a text or call away.

A New Name

HomeBinder is now Haven.

Same team, same support. The new name reflects what we actually do: coordinating every step — not just organizing documents. We want your home to feel like a Haven, and we believe that simplifying your move and reducing the mental load will get you there faster.

By the Numbers

Haven by the numbers

65,000+

Homebuyers Helped

Real people, real moves, coordinated from inspection to move-in.

3,300+

Five-Star Reviews

Homeowners who took a moment to tell us Haven made their move easier.

4.9 / 5

Average Rating

Across thousands of reviews, the kind of score you earn by showing up.

What We Stand For

Our mission

Haven exists to make the transition into a new home feel supported instead of overwhelming. We do that by being calm when things feel urgent, by being specific instead of vague, by reaching out before you have to ask, and by being clear about what is happening and what comes next.

The People Behind Haven

Real humans, real support.

When you call us, you talk to a person who already knows your home, your closing date, and where you are in the process.

Amanda G.

Senior Home Expert

Amanda K.

Home Expert

Andrew P.

Home Expert

Ashley B.

Home Expert

Benjamin T.

Security Rep

Braeden S.

Home Expert

Brandon B.

Home Expert

Brandon G.

Home Expert

Christopher G.

Home Expert

Colleen B.

Senior Home Expert

Eddie M.

Home Expert

Elliott F.

Home Expert

Jessica H.

Security Rep

Jordan B.

Home Expert

Katlyn R.

Security Rep

Kayla P.

Team Lead

Kenneth B.

Home Expert

Kevin B.

Security Rep

Korey R.

Home Expert

Kurt L.

Home Expert

Markeel F.

Home Expert

Richard S.

Home Expert

Waylon C.

Home Expert

William B.

Home Expert

Amanda G., Senior Home Expert

Our Leadership Team

Eight people. One mission.

The leaders building Haven into the trusted partner every homeowner deserves.

John Russell, CEO
Heidi Brown, Head of Marketing
Celeste Starchild, President
Robert Kuhar, Head of Engineering
Brice Mertiff, Head of Operations
Alec Peterson, Head of Finance
Cori Jones, Head of Design
Kris Laird, Head of People
John Russell

CEO

Celeste Starchild

President

Brice Mertiff

Head of Operations

Cori Jones

Head of Design

Heidi Brown

Head of Marketing

Robert Kuhar

Head of Engineering

Alec Peterson

Head of Finance

Kris Laird

Head of People

Want to learn more about how Haven works?

If your home-buying team has already connected you with Haven, check your email for your invitation to log in. If you have not been connected yet, you can book a free 20-minute call with a Moving Coordinator to see how it works.

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