Andre and Aaliyah + Kiara

Buyers: Andre & Aaliyah Rodall - Father/Daughter

Current Home: Jacksonville, FL

Beach House Hunting In: St. Augustine, FL

Beach Home Budget: $400,000

Andre and Aaliyah are a tight-knit father-daughter duo from Jacksonville, Florida, on a mission to find the perfect beach home in nearby St. Augustine. Andre is a fire captain with over 22 years of service at the Jacksonville Fire Rescue. Following in the service industry of her father, Aaliyah, just 21, works in the medical field as an ER tech and is studying to become a nurse. In addition to their inherent familial connection, these two are bonded over their shared passion for helping others in life-and-death situations. They are best friends just as much as they are father and daughter.

It has always been Andre’s dream to own his very own home by the beach. He came from humble beginnings, and started as a janitor at his local fire house. He worked hard and was promoted up through the ranks of the fire department with hard work, grit and determination. Now as a fire captain with retirement in sight (he’s not quite yet there!) he is finally able to purchase a beach home and fulfill his lifelong dream. But it’s not just his home. He wants to bring along his daughter, Aaliyah, on the journey. Afterall she’s the one who is going to also use the home and then one day inherit the home from her father.

This duo works in the service industry, working hard helping others. It can be draining work! Therefore they want --and sorta deserve --a space to rest and relax. St. Augustine holds a special appeal. Unlike the busier Jacksonville Beach, it offers a walkable, family-friendly vibe with clearer water and a laid-back charm. For Andre and Aaliyah, location is key; being within walking or biking distance to the beach is a non-negotiable. They envision spending stress-free weekends grilling in the backyard, soaking in a tub after long shifts, and simply enjoying each other’s company away from demanding work schedules.

Realtor: Kiara - St. Augustine, FL

Kiara is a fun, beach-loving St. Augustine local with a laid-back, easy-breezy attitude that instantly puts people at ease. A proud Puerto Rican mom of two with a background in design and photography, she brings creativity, warmth, and a killer eye for potential to her work as a realtor. After falling in love with the charm of her coastal town and navigating her own rollercoaster journey to find an affordable home near the beach she made it her mission to help others do the same. Whether she’s uncovering hidden gems through local connections (including insider tips from her yoga class!) or turning house tours into mini adventures with coffee breaks and beachside lunches, Kiara makes the process of buying a home feel like hanging out with your funniest, most stylish friend who just happens to know everything about real estate.