Chrissy & Mark + Jacki
Buyers: Chrissy & MARK - Married Couple
Current Home: Lansdale, PA
Beach House Hunting In: Ocean City, NJ
Beach Home Budget: $600k
For Chrissy and Mark, every great love story starts with one very important debate: was it a Tuesday or a Wednesday? More than a decade later, they still can't agree on the exact day they met at an Irish pub near West Chester University, where Chrissy confidently introduced herself and Mark jokingly replied, "That's my next girlfriend's name." Eleven years, two young kids, and countless adventures later, their relationship is still built on humor, teamwork, and balancing each other's completely opposite personalities. Chrissy is the planner who always has a checklist, a backup plan, and enough supplies for every possible scenario. Mark is the eternal optimist and visionary, convinced that everything will work itself out.
Their shared love for Ocean City, New Jersey, is what inspired their search for a beach home. Chrissy has been spending summers there since she was a little girl, creating memories at her family's bay front home filled with beach days, mini golf, boardwalk treats, and unforgettable sunsets. Mark also grew up vacationing in Ocean City, and now dreams of giving their own children those same experiences. As their families have grown, squeezing everyone into one shore house has become increasingly difficult, making the idea of having a place of their own feel less like a luxury and more like the next chapter.
Of course, getting to that decision hasn't exactly been easy. Mark has enthusiastically taken charge of the search, secretly touring homes, texting their realtor around the clock, and pitching every listing as both the perfect investment and the perfect family getaway. Chrissy, meanwhile, has needed a bit more convincing. Ever practical, she worries about unexpected repairs, long drives with two little ones, and whether a second home is really worth the responsibility. While Mark falls in love with the possibilities, Chrissy needs to be wowed by a move-in-ready home that makes financial sense and requires very little work.
They're looking for a two-bedroom home close enough to walk to the beach, parks, restaurants, and the boardwalk, with an outdoor patio or deck where they can relax after the kids go to bed. A beachy, fully furnished home with room for their children to play and enough space to host family dinners would check every box. Most importantly
The Agent - Jacki Silva Steuer
Jacki Silva Stewart is a passionate, people-focused real estate agent with over 17 years of experience helping clients buy and sell homes throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and Jersey Shore. After starting her career in home staging, Jacki discovered her true strength was connecting with people and guiding them through major life decisions. She earned her license in 2008 during a challenging market and has since built a successful career through her strong work ethic, honesty, and deep knowledge of the Jersey Shore real estate market.
A lifelong beach lover with family roots in Longport, Jacki brings her love of the Shore into her work helping buyers find their dream homes in Ocean City and beyond. Outside of real estate, she teaches yoga, stays active, travels, and enjoys bringing friends and families together. Known for her straightforward approach and ability to manage the highs and lows of the buying process, Jacki is a trusted advocate who helps clients make confident decisions.