Anna & Christy + Jose
Buyers: Anna & Christy Best Friends
Current Home: Carolina Beach, NC
Beach House Hunting In: Carolina Beach, NC
Beach Home Budget: $400,000
Anna spends her workdays in the highly regulated world of pharmaceutical clinical trials, tracking patient safety and making sure every detail is accounted for. Outside of work, though, she's a lot harder to put in a box. She has a bold sense of style, drives a bright orange Jeep Wrangler that is impossible to miss, and has been reading tarot cards for more than twenty years. She is equally comfortable discussing clinical data and pulling tarot cards under a full moon on the beach. Somehow, the mix works perfectly for her.
After a divorce, Anna has been focused on building a new life for herself and her two adopted sons in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. They've been renting, but she's ready to find a permanent home and create some stability for her family. Her boys have already been through a lot of change, and this move is about giving them a place that feels secure, familiar, and truly theirs. For Anna, this search is not just about square footage and property values. It is about creating a home base where her family can settle in and stay awhile.
Along for the ride is her longtime friend Christy. The two met more than a decade ago while working together in clinical trials and quickly bonded over the pressures of the job, a shared sense of humor, and the ability to keep each other sane through stressful days. Christy recently bought her own home in the Carolina Beach area, so she knows exactly what Anna is walking into and is more than happy to offer opinions, encouragement, and probably a little unsolicited advice along the way.
Anna is looking for a home that balances practicality with personality. She would love three or four bedrooms so each of her sons can have their own space, at least two full bathrooms, and a dedicated office for the days she works from home. She is open to a condo, townhouse, or single family home as long as it is updated, move in ready, and does not come with a never ending list of renovation projects. Staying in a safe neighborhood and within their current school district is a must, and being close to the beach is high on the priority list because that is where she and her boys spend much of their free time.
The Agent - Jose Lugo
Jose Lugo is a real estate agent with 5 years of experience and a strong background in law enforcement, having served as a deputy sheriff for 18 years, including work as a school resource officer and prior experience as a detective. He began his real estate career during the COVID-19 pandemic after taking his licensing courses online and quickly established himself, selling 15 homes and securing 7 listings in his first year as a “rookie,” and now consistently closes 30+ transactions annually. Alongside traditional sales, he also flips homes and builds custom properties, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both investing and residential real estate.
Known for his straightforward, authentic approach, Jose builds his business on trust, relationships, and strong communication. He credits his law enforcement background for sharpening his ability to read people, break down barriers, and understand client needs quickly. Originally from New Jersey, he relocated to North Carolina after the 2008 recession and has been serving New Hanover County since 2011. Outside of work, he’s highly active on the water and enjoys boating, spending time with friends and family, and embracing the coastal lifestyle he now calls home.