I grew up in Maine with a deep love for the outdoors, and after a 22-year career as a large animal veterinarian, I made a life-changing move to the South Carolina coast. In 2022, my husband David and I settled in Surfside Beach — a place we'd always loved — and I haven't looked back since.

Real estate became a natural second career, building on years of experience flipping homes, managing commercial property, and investing in short-term rentals. ...