Brand Story
Kyma provides temporary housing for families navigating some of life's most disruptive moments. When a fire, flood, or other unexpected event makes a home unlivable, families need more than a place to stay. They need speed, stability, and a space that truly feels like home.
Kyma places families in high-quality, fully furnished homes for stays ranging from one to twelve months. Our homes are designed for real life, with flexible terms, pet-friendly options, and thoughtful amenities that help families settle in and regain a sense of normalcy.
At the core of Kyma is a proprietary AI-powered matching platform built specifically for insurance and relocation use cases. Our technology quickly evaluates each family's unique needs, including location, budget, length of stay, pets, and furnishings, to identify the most relevant housing options. By combining intelligent matching with experienced housing specialists, Kyma is able to deliver relevant, high-quality options in hours rather than days.
We believe temporary housing should feel less transactional and more human. Kyma brings together technology, empathy, and operational excellence to make a difficult moment easier for families, while providing reliability and confidence for partners and property owners.
Who We Serve
Kyma supports families navigating times of transition, including:
Displacement due to home damage from fire, flood, or other events
Work-related relocations on tight timelines
Temporary housing needs during renovations, medical stays, or while awaiting permanent housing
Our Origins
Kyma began as a property management company, owning and operating short- and long-term rentals in Texas and Virginia. Through that work, we repeatedly saw a gap in the housing market. Families displaced by fire, flood, or unexpected damage urgently needed reliable, high-quality temporary homes.
That need became personal when a close family friend experienced a devastating house fire and struggled to find suitable housing during the recovery process. The experience revealed how fragmented, slow, and emotionally taxing temporary housing can be for families already under stress.
What started as a local operation evolved into a mission-driven business focused on rethinking temporary housing from the ground up. Kyma combines speed, care, and intelligent systems to help families across the country find safe, comfortable homes when they need them most.
Our Values
Reliability
We follow through on every commitment, especially when families need us most. When we say we'll do something, we deliver.
Empathy
We listen carefully to understand each family's unique situation and respond with compassion and personalized solutions.
Partnership
We work seamlessly with families, insurance companies, and property owners to create smooth experiences and successful outcomes for everyone.
Excellence
We're committed to delivering exceptional service and quality homes—because families deserve the best during difficult times.
Resourcefulness
When challenges arise, we find creative solutions. We don't give up until families are settled in the right home with the support they need.
Our Team
Susan Velasco
CEO
Mikhail Velasco
Vice President
We're Hiring
Kyma is expanding, and we're looking for thoughtful, driven people who care about helping families during difficult transitions.
If you don't see the exact role you're looking for, we'd still love to hear from you. Send your resume and LinkedIn profile to jobs@kyma-homes.com.
Open Positions
Get started with Kyma
From finding temporary housing to listing a property, Kyma makes the process easier from start to finish.