Chelsea & James + Megan
BEACH HOME BUYERS: Chelsea & James + Megan
Current Home: Fort Walton, FL
Beach House Hunting In: Mary Esther, FL
Beach Home Budget: $500k Max
Chelsea is a spitfire, fun, Southern, easy-breezy gal. She met her hunky surfer husband during a chance encounter. The story goes: Chelsea was living in Savannah, Georgia and fell in love with the idea of living by the coast. She had the opportunity to move to Florida for work (she worked in automotive sales), and she made the leap. Upon arrival, she met James, who also worked in the local automotive industry, and the rest is history. They blended their families and have children together. They have four kids at home—a 9-month-old baby boy, a 2-year-old boy, an 11-year-old boy, and a 15-year-old girl. It’s a big range of ages that adds to the chaos and charm of their family “circus.”
Unfortunately, their current home isn’t serving their needs. It’s not right for their growing family, and it’s not close to the beach. Deal breaker! Therefore, the family is looking to move to Mary Esther, Florida to be closer to the water and closer to James’ family, who lives in the area. James, originally from there, has many happy memories growing up in Mary Esther and would love to give his children that same beach-filled, slow-paced lifestyle full of beautiful memories.
Although they both work in sales, James is the laid-back guy who’s always positive and sees the best in homes or deals (maybe because he’s a chill surfer dude at heart.) Chelsea has a million questions, always reads the fine print, and won’t let anything pass her by. She’s also the one always itching for a home project and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. James, on the other hand, doesn’t want a second job painting walls. Together, they’re looking for their dream home near the beach for $430K, with a max budget of $500K. This is a home they’re looking to raise their children in, a family home to house “the circus,” as they call themselves. This home will mark a new chapter as they settle into married life, and ideally, they’ll do that right on the beach!
Real Estate Agent: Megan Tate
Meet Megan, a dynamic realtor on the Emerald Coast with a passion for community and a flair for connecting with clients. Born and raised along the crystal clear waters of Fort Walton Beach, she combines deep local knowledge with a vibrant energy that makes house hunting not just a transaction, but an experience. Described by colleagues as both “stylish” and “funny AF,” Megan is not your average realtor on the Florida coast.
After years of serving tables, Megan transitioned to real estate to gain more flexibility in order to be present for her four children. Married to the local UPS Driver, Megan seems to know everyone in town and when “hot sales” will be coming on the market. Along with her engaging social media presence, filled with humor and informative content, Megan has positioned herself as the go-to resource for families looking to buy in the area. Megan is the perfect agent to help Jake & Keili find an affordable “forever home” in the growing market that is the Emerald Coast of Florida.