David & Jennifer + Helen
Buyers: David & Jennifer - Couple
Current Home: Charlotte, NC
Beach House Hunting In: Ocean Isle, NC
Beach Home Budget: $600,000
David and Jennifer's love story proves that sometimes timing is everything. The two lived just blocks from each other on Manhattan's Upper East Side for years without ever meeting. It wasn't until much later, thanks to a dating app and what was supposed to be a quick glass of wine, that they finally connected. That one drink turned into a relationship built on travel, adventure, and a mutual obsession with the beach.
David is a Senior Producer for NASCAR Productions, and Jennifer is the Chief Merchandising Officer for a regional department store chain. They're both accomplished professionals, but when it comes to house hunting, they couldn't be more different. David is a researcher to his core. If there's a spreadsheet, market report, or flood map available, he's already read it. Jennifer is more likely to walk into a house and know within thirty seconds whether it feels right.
For David, this search is personal. After losing a beloved beach home in his divorce, getting back to coastal living has been at the top of his bucket list. Jennifer has fully embraced the mission and is excited to help find a place where they can make new memories with David's three children.
With a budget of up to $600,000, they're searching for a getaway in Ocean Isle Beach with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a great kitchen, and plenty of outdoor space. David would also like sweeping ocean views, (preferably without having to squint.) Jennifer, meanwhile, keeps getting distracted by charming marsh-front properties and the promise of spectacular sunsets.
As they tour homes, the real challenge may not be finding the right property. It may be deciding whether David's carefully researched beachfront dream can survive Jennifer's talent for falling in love with something completely different. Either way, they're ready to stop talking about a beach house and finally buy one.
The Agent - The Agent - Helen Willis
Helen is a Brunswick County real estate agent who knows the North Carolina coast inside and out. A former Long Island teacher, Helen left the classroom for real estate after relocating to North Carolina in 2018. She quickly built a thriving business through her reputation for honesty, communication, and putting her clients first. In just a few years, she has become a trusted expert on the area's beach communities, helping buyers find everything from vacation homes to investment properties along Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Oak Island, and beyond.
When she's not helping clients navigate the market, Helen is a busy mom of three, a part-time barre instructor, and a passionate collector of antiques and coastal treasures. Warm, energetic, endlessly optimistic, (oh and certainly very quirky!) she approaches real estate with strategy and heart. Whether she's finding an off-market opportunity, negotiating a great deal, or encouraging buyers to consider a stunning marsh-front sunset, Helen is dedicated to helping her clients find not just a house, but a place that truly feels like home.