Travis & Brittany + Jennifer

BEACH HOME BUYERS: travis & brittany – Married Couple

Current Home: renting in astoria, oregon

Beach House Hunting In: warrenton, seaside, & north coast, oregon

Beach Home Budget: $500,000

Travis and Brittany’s love story started in a kindergarten classroom in Minnesota, then re-met (much less sticky-fingered) in college and never looked back. They tested their “tiny but mighty” compatibility by building a tiny home that they shared but soon realized that Minnesotta wasn’t the spot they wanted to live the rest of their lives. So these risk-taking adventurers decided to make a big life move. They quit their stable jobs, sold everything that they owned and bought a travel trailer with the goal of living nomadically out of an RV for several years. They spent several years living and exploring Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming and other locations, testing where they might want to permanently establish roots. Eventually that westward wander landed them in Oregon, where mountains, moss, and sea air convinced them they’d finally found their “home state!”

They are a dynamic family of five: Mom, Dad, and three kiddos, ages 10, 4 and 1! Travis is the resident artist and dreamer and Brittany is the Type A manager that keeps calendars, snacks, and life on track, and together they homeschool, create, and generally make “adventure” look surprisingly organized with their energy-filled family.

After spending several years renting homes in both Central Oregon and on the coast, they finally decided that it’s time for them to purchase a home on the North Coast. They’re looking for a cute, but not too big home, with a backyard for the children, walking distance to the beach, an open layout for gathering and at least three bedrooms. They love the coast, the beauty, the nature, the ocean and beaches, they think it’s the perfect spot to settle down in. However, finding budget friendly homes on the coast can be competitive, and the houses move fast! A motivated buyer needs to move quickly or miss out. The frenetic pace to make such a big decision is daunting and comes with it’s share of anxiety and stress. But finding this home, planting roots and giving their kids a foundation and a fresh start, is motivation enough to keep beach house hunting!

Real Estate Agent: Jennifer, Oregon North Coast

Jennifer is fun, very funny, very real and just a bit kooky and colorful! She is a real estate broker specializing in Oregon’s North Coast, from Astoria to Tillamook, where she’s built a reputation for being approachable, honest, and deeply knowledgeable about the area’s unique markets. First licensed in Marin County in 2008, she returned to real estate on the Oregon coast with a practical approach helping friends, then friends of friends, until word-of-mouth referrals became the backbone of her business. Jennifer’s strengths lie in pricing homes correctly, staging properties to shine, and guiding buyers with patience and clarity through a competitive market. She prides herself on being “just Jen” a straight shooter who values relationships over transactions and believes every client deserves to feel comfortable and confident in their decision. She’s also walks the walk! After living on the Coast for many years she makes it her job to know the seaside towns, neighborhoods and specific properties by heart. So, whether it’s uncovering a hidden gem beach home or handing over keys to a thrilled first-time homeowner, Jennifer loves being part of those life-changing chapters. Outside of work, you’ll find her camping, kayaking, or writing.