Our Story:
From Personal Challenge to Global Solution
🧭 The Personal Journey That Started It All
When the pandemic began, my wife Mel and I faced a challenge that millions of professionals encountered worldwide - we needed to find the perfect remote location that matched our health needs, lifestyle preferences, and professional requirements.
Despite our 35+ years in real estate expertise, we discovered something shocking: there was no comprehensive system to analyze the hundreds of variables that make a location truly "right" for a specific person. We were experts helping others relocate, yet we couldn't find the intelligent guidance we needed for ourselves.
❌ The Problem We Discovered
The relocation industry was broken.
Generic websites offered basic cost-of-living data and weather statistics - but what about cultural diversity? Healthcare quality? Professional networking opportunities? Safety for different lifestyles?
Individual testimonials shared personal experiences - but what worked for them might be completely wrong for us.
Real estate agents knew local markets - but couldn't weigh 85+ lifestyle factors across global destinations.
No one could answer the question: "Where in the world should we actually move based on who we are, what we need, and what makes us happy?"
💡 The "Aha" Moment
As we struggled through our own relocation decision, I realized something profound: What if we could combine decades of real estate expertise with AI-powered analysis to create the world's first true location intelligence system?
Drawing from our unique background:
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35+ years in Florida real estate
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Mortgage lending and appraisal expertise from mortgageloans.com
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Personal nomadic experience across multiple countries (Florida → Colorado → California → Spain → London →)
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Understanding of what people actually need versus what they think they need
We decided to build the solution that didn't exist.
🚀 The Birth of CLUES
CLUES (Comprehensive Location & Utility Evaluation System) was born from necessity, tested through experience, and perfected through expertise.
We designed an AI-powered system that analyzes 85+ variables - everything from climate patterns and safety statistics to cultural diversity and professional opportunities - then weighs them based on your unique personality, priorities, and circumstances.
The Moment, We Knew It Worked
When we tested our new system on ourselves, something incredible happened: CLUES identified 3 of our 5 favorite global destinations without any prior knowledge of our preferences.
That's when we realized we hadn't just solved our own problem - we'd created something that could change how people approach one of life's biggest decisions.
🌍 Today: Your Relocation Success
CLUES has evolved from our personal challenge into the world's most sophisticated relocation intelligence platform.
Our system doesn't just compare locations - it understands people. It considers not just where you want to live, but who you are, how you think, what drives your decisions, and what will actually make you happy in a new place.
What Makes CLUES Different:
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Real expertise - 35+ years of professional real estate experience
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Personal experience - We've lived the nomadic lifestyle ourselves
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Advanced technology - AI-powered analysis of 85+ critical variables
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Proven results - Accurate enough to predict our own favorite destinations
From Florida to the World:
What started as John E. Desautels & Associates helping families buy homes in St. Pete Beach and across Florida has evolved into CLUES helping individuals and families find their perfect place anywhere on Earth.
🎯 Ready to Find Your Perfect Place?
Your story starts here. Just like ours began with a personal challenge, your CLUES analysis begins with your unique situation, dreams, and requirements.
We've turned our personal relocation challenges into your relocation success.
Whether you're escaping Florida politics, seeking better climate, pursuing international adventure, or simply wanting to optimize your lifestyle - CLUES provides the intelligent guidance we wish we'd had.
Ready to discover where you truly belong?
From our nomadic journey to your perfect destination - this is how CLUES transforms relocation from guesswork into intelligent decision-making.
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