Marc & Matthew + Leslie

BEACH HOME BUYERS: Marc & matthew — long term couple

Current Home: Jersey city, nj

Beach House Hunting In: ocean city, md

Beach Home Budget: $350,000-$400,000

Closed on home April 2024

Matt and Marc have been together for over two decades, and if you ask them how it’s lasted this long, the answer is simple: patience and love. Matt is a visual merchandising designer with an impeccable design eye, he lives and breathes aesthetics! Marc, a tech-savvy IT pro and former elementary science teacher with a heart of gold, has some opinions, but he usually ends up admitting Matt’s right. Well at least as it relates to home decor. Their dynamic is equal parts yin and yang, fast-talking and sweet-talking, but always anchored in love, laughter, and a shared dream.

For Matt, Ocean City is more than a vacation spot, it’s like a second home with deep history and connection. His family’s been visiting this relaxing beachside getaway for generations and after the recent passing of both his parents, the area holds even more sentimental weight. With family still in the area and a lifetime of memories on these sands, it’s where he and Marc feel closest to home and family . They've been making the trip so often, it’s finally time to stop doling out money on hotels and crashing with family and finally purchase their own affordable beach house.

They’re looking for a two-bedroom, two-bath condo or house with water views, a breezy balcony for bayfront sunsets, and maybe even a pool. Walking distance to the beach? Absolutely . They’re juggling a budget: Matt’s aiming to stay under $400K whereas Marc’s leaning toward $350K. They don’t want to spend too much as they’ll want and need some funds to decorate the place to match their aesthetic. They already have style inspo in mind. One of their favorite vacations they’ve taken together was in the Yucatan peninsula, and they want their beach home to reflect the bright, elegant, jungle aesthetic found in places like Tulum. Matt and Marc are both excited to find a place that will bring fun and relaxation to their life, and place where they can keep the tradition of beach memories alive.

Real Estate Agent: Leslie, Ocean City, MD

Leslie is a top-tier realtor and Ocean City native who’s been matching buyers with beach homes for over 21 years...and loving every minute of it. She knows every building, backroad, and potential pitfall in town, and has a sixth sense for spotting hidden gems (and sniffing out red flags). Bubbly, chatty, and endlessly resourceful, Leslie is the kind of agent who will negotiate like a shark but make you feel like family . She’s won “Best Realtor in Worcester County” four years in a row, and when she’s not sealing deals or writing offers at midnight, you’ll find her jet boating with her children or relaxing on her family’s private beach in the bay . She met Matt and Marc through a referral and instantly clicked.