Anna Leigh & Tristan + Maddy
BEACH HOME BUYERS: anna leigh & tristan - Married Couple
Current Home: Kill Devil hills, nc
Beach House Hunting In: Kill Devil hills, nc
Beach Home Budget: $500k
Anna and Tristan have the kind of love story that sounds made up until you hear the details. Anna moved to Australia after college for adventure, surfing, and a change of scenery ... Little did she know she’d meet a cute Aussie man who’d sweep her off her feet! They matched on Tinder but never actually met through the app. Before they ever went on a date, they happened to pass each other while Anna was out for a run and Tristan was riding his bike. He recognized "the American girl" immediately, sent her a message via Tinder, and the rest is history . Since then, they've lived together in Australia, California, New Zealand, navigating long distance, visas, and marriage.
Anna grew up in Kill Devil Hills, and after years of traveling, she realized there was nowhere else that felt more like home. With family, lifelong friends, and the beach all within minutes, she wanted to come back to the place that shaped her. For Australian born Tristan, it did not take long to fall in love with the Outer Banks himself. Between the surfing, fishing, relaxed pace of life, and welcoming community, he quickly understood why Anna always wanted to come back. Now renting a condo in Kill Devil Hills, they are searching for their first home in Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, or Nags Head because it puts them close to the people and lifestyle they love most.
With a budget of $350,000 to $500,000, they are hoping to find a two bedroom, two bathroom beach cottage with a backyard, outdoor shower, garage, and enough space to grow into. Their personalities make house hunting especially entertaining. Anna is organized, detail oriented, and proudly picky. She opens every cabinet, notices every strange smell, and already has Pinterest boards filled with tile, fixtures, and design inspiration. Tristan, on the other hand, is the laid back Australian who sees opportunity where Anna sees work. He loves older homes with character and is always willing to tackle a renovation if it means getting a better value. Anna wants a home that is move in ready. Tristan wants one with potential. Somehow, they always meet in the middle.
For Anna and Tristan, buying this home is about much more than real estate. After years of long distance, visa paperwork, and moving from country to country, this house represents finally putting down roots. It is the home where they hope to host family and friends, build traditions, and eventually start a family of their own. After all their adventures around the world, they have come full circle and are choosing the place that always felt like home.
The Agent - Maddy Rehorn - Kill Devil Hills, NC
Maddy has been in real estate for four years, but the career almost never happened. After working in insurance and feeling chained to a desk, it was her sister who gave her the push she needed by buying her a real estate course for her birthday. She took the leap, never looked back, and eventually traded Florida for the Outer Banks, where she quickly fell in love with both the community and the coastal lifestyle. Naturally upbeat, a little goofy, and impossible not to like, Maddy believes buying a home should be exciting, not intimidating. She loves building genuine friendships with her clients, finding creative ways to uncover great deals, and negotiating hard so they never pay more than they should. Her connection to Anna and Tristan makes the search even more meaningful. Through family, they've become close friends who regularly get together for game nights, fish fries, and beach hangs, making Maddy feel less like their Realtor and more like a trusted teammate who is just as invested in helping them find the perfect home as they are.