A Texas family’s story of love, growth, and the next chapter in Deer Valley.

In a world that rewards speed, the Kink family has learned the value of slowing down. Around their kitchen table, conversations often drift between markets, memories, and mountains. What began decades ago with residents Bruce and Diane building their life in The Woodlands has grown into something larger, a family rooted in connection, now stretching from Texas to Utah.

For Diane, real estate has always been less about listings and more about people. It began as a way to help families find belonging and evolved into a reflection of her own values: work hard, stay grateful, and let every home tell a story. That same conviction now lives in her daughter, Makenzie, whose work in Park City and Deer Valley carries the family’s sense of purpose into new terrain.

Their home in Carlton Woods remains the family’s touchstone, a place where stories are passed across the table and laughter fills the hallways. The twins, now old enough to turn every visit into an adventure, bring new light to the rhythm of familiar traditions. As the family grows, so does its sense of direction. What started as a Texas real estate dream has become something more enduring, a shared pursuit built on trust, intuition, and the simple joy of helping others find where they belong.

The Next Chapter: Park City and Deer Valley

Texas homeowners are looking north, and Park City is leading that movement. Once known for winter sports, the region has transformed into a year-round destination for luxury living, outdoor adventure, and smart investment. Summer brings world-class fly fishing in the Provo River and boating on Jordanelle Reservoir, while winter offers championship skiing and backcountry snowmobiling through pristine mountain terrain. Deer Valley, in particular, is entering a new era of growth that is reshaping how people view mountain real estate.

The upcoming 2034 Winter Olympics have reignited global attention, prompting significant upgrades across Park City. New resorts, expanded infrastructure, and residential developments are taking shape to meet growing demand. The area's blend of natural beauty, accessibility, and long-term appreciation potential continues to attract families seeking second homes and legacy properties.

Among the most anticipated projects is Deer Valley East Village, which is almost tripling the skiable acreage at Deer Valley, voted the #1 ski resort in North America for 12 consecutive years. At DV East Village you can find luxury at the Four Seasons, or buy land at the Marcella Club to build your dream ski in/out or golf residence. Marcella is home to the first Tiger Woods–designed mountain golf course. Overlooking Jordanelle Reservoir, this private community offers panoramic lake and mountain views, with direct access to boating and water sports in summer and groomed snowmobile trails in winter, something few places in the country can offer. Marcella has already drawn strong interest from Texas buyers eager to invest early in one of the nation's most talked-about resort communities.

With new lifts, lodges, and slope-side residences, the project connects refined architecture with the surrounding landscape. Its location, just 40 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport by uninterrupted highway, makes travel between Texas and Utah simple and direct.

Carrying the Legacy Forward

Makenzie's success in Park City is both personal and inherited. Years of watching her parents build relationships through real estate gave her a foundation rooted in trust and perseverance. Today, she applies that same approach in a market that rewards authenticity and expertise. Her work connects families to homes that balance sophistication with adventure: places that feel both restorative and alive.

For the Kinks, home has never been defined by walls or state lines. It's the steady thread that ties one chapter to the next, the shared rhythm of a family building something that lasts. From Carlton Woods to Deer Valley, their story is one of connection, growth, and the kind of strength that comes from building with heart.

Home isn't a dot on a map, but a feeling of belonging that follows wherever life unfolds; Diane in Texas, Makenzie in the mountains. And between them, there's always room at the table for whoever's ready to find their own sense of home.