Lia & Gryphon + Elliot
BEACH HOME BUYERS: Married Couple: Lia & Gryphon
Current Home:Vero Beach, FL
Beach House Hunting In: Indian Harbour Beach, FL
Beach Home Budget: $350K
For Lia and Gryphon, everything is happening at once, and fast! In just a few short years, they’ve gone from coworkers, where he was actually her manager, to best friends, to engaged just five months into dating, to married, and now they’re expecting their first baby! It’s been a whirlwind, and now they’re trying to figure out where their life actually takes shape next... So, how about the beach!?
Right now, they’re living in his grandmother’s house, commuting nearly an hour each way to work, (yikes!) and trying to prepare for a baby without a space of their own. There’s no room for a nursery, no real privacy, and with a due date quickly approaching, the pressure is building. And yeah... did we mention they’re a newly married couple at grandma’s? It’s time to move on and move out!
She’s quirky, with an easy, unforgettable laugh, while he’s dreamy, steady, and the perfect counterpart to Lia. However, their personalities aren’t always aligned when it comes to finding seaside bliss. Lia is structured and forward-thinking, drawn to something updated, low maintenance, and completely move in ready. Gryphon, on the other hand, takes a more laid back approach, prioritizing space, a yard, and a home with character that he can make his own. But despite their differences, there’s one thing they’re fully aligned on: the beach.
It’s where they met, where they spend their time, and where they want to raise their son. Gryphon is a lifelong surfer who still competes, so being near the water isn’t just a preference, it’s part of who he is. Being close to the beach, and close to Lia’s family, isn’t just a want, it’s the whole reason they’re doing this. With their first grandchild on the way and family already eager to be involved, having that support system nearby feels essential. Now, with a budget of around $350,000 in a market where that number doesn’t go far, they’re under real pressure to find a home that checks enough boxes, and do it before their baby arrives.
The Agent - Elliot - Indian Harbour Beach, FL
Known locally as “The Surfing Lawyer,” Elliott brings serious beach credibility to the home search. A lifelong Florida native and surfer since childhood, he quickly bonded with Lia and Gryphon over their shared love of surfing and the ocean lifestyle. As a father of four, he also understands just how stressful and high-stakes this moment is for them, racing to find a home before their first baby arrives. Laid-back but sharp, he keeps the process fun while helping them make smart decisions, balancing budget, lifestyle, and the reality of what they can actually get in this market. Oh, and did we mention that Elliot is super handsome?!