Sidnie & Devon + Amanda

BEACH HOME BUYERS: Sidnie & Devon - Married Couple

Current Home: Nashville, TN

Beach House Hunting In: Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Beach Home Budget: $400,000

When Sidnie spotted Devin competing on ABC’s Boy Band TV series, she was instantly smitten and decided to shoot her shot by sliding into his DMs. One message turned into a relationship, which turned into Devin proposing on a beach in Costa Rica, and marriage soon after. Even though they are yin and yang, life together just works. The two settled into life together in Nashville, renting a place and starting their next chapter...until life took an unexpected turn.

After discovering toxic black mold in their apartment, their health began to take a toll and staying put was no longer an option. Instead of making a small move, they went all in, packing up their lives and heading to Santa Rosa Beach in search of something they had both been craving, a slower pace, a deeper connection, and a life by the water. It is a major leap, their first time living outside of Nashville and their first big move as a married couple.

Now, they are building that life together while working in social media marketing and UGC content creation, which means their home is more than just a place to live, it is also their workspace. A bright, modern interior with plenty of natural light is essential, along with space to film and a backyard where they can enjoy time with their dogs.

But this next step comes with real pressure. This is their first major purchase, and they are navigating it largely on their own, even choosing not to tell Sidnie’s parents yet out of fear they may not fully support the decision. Still, deep down, they know they are making the right choice to live near the beach.

Now, they are on the hunt for a home near Santa Rosa Beach that supports both their lifestyle and their work, a place where they can create, grow, and finally put down roots by the beach, all while trying to make it work on a budget of around $400,000.

The Agent - Amanda Abbott-Meredith - Santa Rosa, FL

Known as the “surfing realtor,” Amanda brings a fun, lifestyle-driven approach to real estate that instantly clicks with clients. A third-generation local, she knows the Santa Rosa Beach market inside and out, especially when it comes to finding hidden opportunities just outside the most competitive beach areas.

Amanda fully lives the lifestyle she’s selling. She is adventurous, outdoorsy, and passionate about helping people not just buy a home, but step into a completely different way of living. The three first met out on the water through Amanda’s paddleboarding community group, and what started as a chance connection quickly turned into a real friendship. With her local knowledge and creative approach, she helps guide Sidnie and Devin through a competitive market, making their first home feel within reach.