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00:00Think you need to break the bank to live by the beach?
00:04Luxury is a mindset, not a price tag.
00:07Think again.
00:09Finding a cheap beach house is actually very possible.
00:12This is a great price with those views.
00:15We got the most affordable house with the most amount of space.
00:18Do you have anything maybe a little cheaper?
00:21These buyers are chasing coastal dreams on tight budgets.
00:25This is cheap-ass beach houses where smart money meets beautiful ocean views.
00:40Yeah, you got one piece.
00:42There you go. Now we're good.
00:44Nothing like the sun, sea, and a stray hair creeping into your mouth to start the day.
00:50Okay. I'm so sorry. What was the question?
00:53Meet Dr. Chris and Nurse Katie, a pair of traveling medical professionals ready to give up their life on the road
01:01and put down roots in the sands of Panama City Beach, Florida.
01:06Most people don't think I'm a doctor. If you see me outside of work, that's...
01:10Even just by the looks of you, I feel like normal doctors don't have tattoos everywhere.
01:15We love taking care of people. I think that's probably the most important thing.
01:18Yeah.
01:19We live in very cold Pennsylvania, and we're excited to look for a beach home down in Panama City Beach.
01:26Can you loosen my straps for me?
01:28Yep.
01:29Do you want to guide us?
01:30Yeah, we'll let you get on the back.
01:32That water is just so warm.
01:34Oh, it feels so good.
01:35We're both living out of a hotel basically half of our lives.
01:39It does wear on you as time goes on.
01:42After giving much of their lives to others in need, they're now ready to do something for themselves.
01:48And I'm prescribing them a beachside house with 20 cc's of affordability.
01:53What do you think for dinner tonight?
01:55We're down here. We have to have oysters.
01:57That would be fun.
01:58For sure.
01:59One of the reasons why we like Panama City Beach is the bars and the nightlife and the food that we get here.
02:06I don't know if I'd say nightlife. You're in bed by 8 p.m. every night.
02:09That is true. It's Pacific time nightlife.
02:12Nice.
02:14I also like the golf. And it's not that I can't do it up in Pennsylvania. Just I can't do it up there very often.
02:23Helping them find their cheap-ass beach house is real estate impresario, leather glove enthusiast, and helicopter pilot, Brian.
02:32I feel like a wet mess.
02:34I think my body's going in shock because I have my caffeine in a few hours.
02:37Panama City Beach is absolute paradise.
02:41One, beaches are hands down the most fabulous.
02:44Two, there is something truly for everyone.
02:47A lot of people who have not visited Panama City Beach, they think spring breakers, party town.
02:53But that whole image has really changed in the past few years.
02:58I am not your typical realtor.
03:00Might be a little bit extra at times.
03:02But for me, the second I meet a potential client, they feel like they're in an experience.
03:07And they're also having fun.
03:08But I'm not for everybody. You know, it's either you either love me or you don't.
03:13I believe that luxury is a mindset, not a price tag.
03:17Let's talk priorities.
03:18Yeah, I think that, you know, for where our pricing is, we're looking at a two-bedroom, two-bath.
03:24Okay.
03:25I think if we get above that, the price goes up to a point that we may not be comfortable with.
03:29I would love to have a place where you come, you feel like you're at a resort.
03:34Like, I love the idea of having a beautiful pool.
03:36Okay.
03:37Having those amenities that go along with it.
03:40I definitely want to be able to look out of our bedroom and see the water views.
03:44I think that is non-negotiable.
03:46For both of you?
03:47For both of us, yeah.
03:48Okay.
03:49It is going to cost you to be on the golf.
03:51I just want to kind of mentally prepare us for it.
03:53Your money is going to go a lot farther on the Bayside.
03:56So, what are we looking to spend?
03:58What is the highest we can go?
03:59We may disagree on this a little bit.
04:02Uh-oh.
04:03Do we need couples therapy?
04:04Yeah.
04:05After this trip.
04:06And we'll let Katie start.
04:07See, I think right around $500,000.
04:08I think that that's reasonable.
04:09I feel like we can get something good in that price point.
04:12I'm willing to go higher.
04:13I think that I am looking for more of that turnkey.
04:17I'm willing to spend probably $600,000.
04:21Okay.
04:22With an average price of over $700,000 for a beachside home in Panama City Beach,
04:28$500,000 or less is almost as cheap as my jokes.
04:31I'm excited.
04:32Are you all excited?
04:33Oh, I'm excited.
04:34I can't wait.
04:35We've been looking forward to this for months.
04:38I think right now we're overwhelmed.
04:40We have so much information going through our heads right now.
04:43I think you're going to be able to narrow that down for us
04:46and really guide us to where we need to go.
04:48Ultimately, it's your decision.
04:49Boss me around.
04:50I'm here to make y'all happy.
04:51Definitely my tea.
04:52You're good.
04:53How about me?
04:54You can get it.
04:57Okay.
05:05Her toes in the sand.
05:07It doesn't get any better than this, right?
05:09No, it doesn't.
05:10We are here at Treasure Island Condominiums.
05:13I mean, look how close we are right here to the ocean.
05:17Building was built in 2009.
05:20We've got two bedrooms, two baths.
05:22We are looking at a 17th floor unit.
05:26So you are about to see the most incredible vista you have ever seen.
05:31Epic pool up here, fun amenities.
05:34So it gives you a little of that resort flavor.
05:37What are we talking about for price?
05:38We are over our price point.
05:41This is priced at $650,000.
05:44Okay.
05:45Well, that's definitely more than what we wanted to spend.
05:47Now, why are we talking about that?
05:48Yeah, well...
05:50If we want toes in the sand, if we want that gulf view, it is going to cost us.
05:55I know we told Brian that we wanted toes in the sand, but I didn't realize it came with a $650,000 price tag.
06:03I'm not sure if I want to spend that much money.
06:05Considering some top floor units go for $850,000, this is a steal.
06:11Let's go upstairs and see what Paradise truly looks like.
06:14When I'm taking clients into a listing that is above their price point, I say, first off, don't stress about it.
06:21I am only taking to this listing because I think the seller might be motivated.
06:27Come on in.
06:28Oh, my gosh.
06:30Oh, look at the ocean.
06:31Oh, there it is, right there.
06:32You can see the gulf from here.
06:33That looks amazing.
06:34That's beautiful.
06:35The spaces really just flow together.
06:37Everything's super open concept, and it comes fully furnished.
06:41We've got nice new appliances here.
06:43Love the appliances.
06:44Yeah.
06:45And the cabinets.
06:46I don't think we'd have to do a lot with it.
06:48They have converted this little storage closet into bunk beds, which is great.
06:53This is interesting.
06:54Isn't that fun?
06:55What is that?
06:56Okay, so when you have people visit, you've got two extra beds in there.
06:59I mean, I've not seen anything like that before.
07:00I haven't either.
07:01I think it adds to it for people that come down with kids.
07:05And you can close those doors, too, if you don't want to look at the beds while you're, like, having a bagel.
07:09Two small beds next to a dining table.
07:13Was the previous owner Hansel and Gretel?
07:16Okay, wow.
07:17This is beautiful.
07:18That is.
07:19I really like this.
07:20Uh-huh.
07:21It's pretty.
07:22I mean, it's a decent size.
07:23Do you see you've got bay views on this side?
07:24I was going to say.
07:25So how cool is that, that you've got water views on this side as well?
07:27That is true.
07:28Yeah.
07:29So it's kind of like its own little suite up here in the front.
07:35So it's definitely a little bit dated.
07:37Yep.
07:38Like, this shower would need to be redone for sure.
07:40Yeah.
07:41I guess I just worry with the price point being as high as it is.
07:44I feel like it makes me nervous about possibly having to do these types of updates.
07:48No, I agree.
07:49But I think we haven't seen the best part yet, right?
07:52Yeah.
07:53Well, hey, let's go check out those views before we get too stressed out.
07:56How about that?
07:57This is what we've been waiting for, right?
07:59Let's wait.
08:00Step on out.
08:01All right.
08:02Wow.
08:03What do y'all think?
08:04When I think of Florida, Brian, this is what I think of.
08:06This is it, right?
08:08The $650,000, all of a sudden, I forgot how much it was because the view was that beautiful.
08:15You literally see the entirety of Panama City Beach out here.
08:18Wow.
08:19You can't beat this.
08:20Look at it.
08:21It's beautiful.
08:22The main bedroom has these same views.
08:23Let's go inside and check them out.
08:24Okay.
08:25Oh, wow.
08:26I really like this.
08:27It's like a nice mix of modern and coastal, which literally ties in directly with this
08:33epic gulf view.
08:34Okay.
08:35Again, this home comes fully furnished, so all the furniture, all the artwork, accessories.
08:39So, I mean, I think it's ready to go.
08:41Yeah.
08:42So, let's hit the pros and cons.
08:44I think we'll start off by saying the views are beyond amazing.
08:47Yeah.
08:48I mean, I am concerned with the price tag.
08:49I feel like it's more than what we wanted to spend.
08:51Yeah.
08:52And there are still a few things that I would want to get done.
08:54That you'd want to do.
08:55I think that would be a little bit challenging.
08:57With the price being on the higher side, we may not have the ability to do that for a little while.
09:02Yeah.
09:03With Treasure Island, we are pushing the top of the budget.
09:07But hopefully, if this ends up being the one, I can get them a deal.
09:12You got the shark.
09:13Let's go.
09:14Will Brian be able to get Chris's toes in the sand for a price they can afford?
09:18Let's follow Brian's intense gaze to the next home.
09:27Katie and Chris have traded their snow boots for flip flops.
09:31But they need Brian's help getting their feet in the sand for a price they can afford.
09:37Got the epic bay views here.
09:39Villas to the right.
09:41Two bedroom, two bath.
09:43That true modern loft vibe.
09:46Katie and Chris really wanted water views, you know?
09:48So I'm taking them to this really adorable loft space.
09:52It's been completely renovated.
09:54And when you step into it, it almost has like a Miami or sort of like a Manhattan vibe.
09:59Look at the golf course right next to it.
10:00Yeah.
10:01You can truly walk to the golf course.
10:03That is a nice luxury.
10:05It has two bedrooms, two baths, the epic views, and it is 475.
10:11So great value.
10:13And it really checks all of the boxes.
10:20Brian, I see that we're on the water, but we're not quite on the ocean.
10:24Exactly.
10:25Hey, this connects to the ocean.
10:26And you do have yacht access here, you know, in case you're yacht curious, you know?
10:30Hey man, whatever floats your boat.
10:33Okay, after y'all.
10:35Oh my gosh.
10:36Wow.
10:37Wow.
10:39This is beautiful.
10:40I was not expecting this from the outside.
10:43It's cute, isn't it?
10:44Yes.
10:45Modern, renovated.
10:46What do y'all think?
10:47I love the open shelving.
10:49Uh-huh.
10:50I love the tile.
10:51Yeah.
10:52The appliances are updated, which I really like.
10:54Yep.
10:55It's not ocean, but.
10:56It's not ocean, but your price point lower.
11:00Okay.
11:01So you get this epic space.
11:02Yeah.
11:03Because you're not on the golf.
11:04So just, you know, a lot to weigh out.
11:05How far is the beach from here?
11:06If you swam, it would be pretty close, but you have to drive around the bay.
11:11Okay.
11:12It's like a five-minute drive, so not bad at all.
11:13That's not bad.
11:14That's not bad.
11:15Yeah.
11:16But this is the cheapest listing we're gonna see today.
11:18Okay.
11:19So keep that in mind.
11:20It gives you a little bit of wiggle room.
11:21And again, it coming fully furnished, I mean, the furniture's gorgeous.
11:24Oh, it is.
11:25You know, so.
11:26Yeah.
11:27Walking into Harbor Villa, it is so modern, updated.
11:31So first impression was amazing.
11:34Here is the loft.
11:37So this is the second bedroom?
11:40So yeah, technically this is like a flex space, but your second bedroom.
11:45Okay.
11:46I thought it was gonna be more of a traditional.
11:48Yeah.
11:49Like a true guest bedroom.
11:50Yes, yes.
11:51It was just that one big open room.
11:53We were kind of looking for something that was a little bit more like sectioned off, and
11:57there wasn't a whole lot of light up there.
11:59There's no windows.
12:00Once you're up here, you don't realize that you're so close to the water.
12:05Like this would be a great game room type area, but it's a second bedroom.
12:10I'm not sure.
12:11Well, how about we check out the bathrooms.
12:13Okay.
12:14And the master suite downstairs.
12:15Yeah.
12:16Look at this.
12:18I do love the decor in here.
12:21And if Chris misbehaves, he gets, he gets like, it's like you go behind the driftwood.
12:27Right.
12:28Careful, Brian.
12:29I wouldn't want you to get any splinters playing with your wood.
12:32I think the challenge that I would have with this is the view from this room is not amazing.
12:38Correct.
12:39Although my thought process is to have the golf view, I'm not gonna lie.
12:44This is one that I could really see us being in knowing that it is less expensive than some of the other ones.
12:52Check out the bathrooms.
12:53Oh, wow.
12:54This is beautiful.
12:55Again, completely remodeled.
12:56Completely remodeled.
12:57Almost feels like you're in a resort or a spot.
12:59Yes.
13:00Which I know you were looking for.
13:01And they have this separate little like dressing area, which Katie, I think you're gonna be obsessed with.
13:06Okay.
13:07Let's go check it out.
13:08We'll let you look first.
13:09Wow.
13:10This is.
13:11So this is completely separate from the other bathroom.
13:14Yeah.
13:15Two sinks.
13:16Yes.
13:17And a little vanity space.
13:18Oh, I do love this.
13:19So this is coming off the main room.
13:21Correct.
13:22So like, you could be in here doing your makeup.
13:24Yeah.
13:25You're in there shaving.
13:26Right.
13:27So you're not on top of each other.
13:28Right.
13:29So you don't have to share it.
13:30So it's like you can claim your stake with your, you're like, huge conch shit.
13:33And with that, let's go out on a high note.
13:35Take it away, Brian.
13:36Where are we going for dinner tonight?
13:37Oh my gosh.
13:38Somewhere where we can get a margarita.
13:39I know.
13:40It's like, I'm hungry, y'all.
13:41Chris and Katie are closing in on their affordable beach home in Panama City, Florida.
13:58But Brian has another trick up his sleeve.
14:01Okay, so now we are pulling into reflection.
14:08This is truly like an absolute resort.
14:14We have the largest unit we're going to see here.
14:17Over 1,400 square feet.
14:19Two bedrooms, two bathrooms.
14:21Also, price is incredible.
14:23Only $4.85.
14:25So, you know, we've got...
14:26That's a good $100,000 under budget.
14:28Exactly.
14:29I love the building.
14:30I mean, it kind of screams like resort when you first step up.
14:33Mm-hmm.
14:34And there's a spa downstairs.
14:35We're going.
14:36Exactly.
14:37I did notice the golf course coming by.
14:39Katie and I will be in the spa while you're golfing.
14:41Is that a deal?
14:42Exactly.
14:43Perfect.
14:47Okay, we ready?
14:48Yeah, let's see.
14:50Wow.
14:51Wow.
14:52And check out that view.
14:54Wow.
14:55Beautiful.
14:56From the kitchen all the way across the bay.
14:59Yeah.
15:00So you wouldn't mind doing dishes if you had that view with you.
15:02That is true.
15:03You could do a little.
15:04Absolutely.
15:05Where's the dishwasher?
15:06It's right there.
15:07I don't love the cabinets.
15:09Uh-huh.
15:10Those cabinets are so old, they're eligible for Medicare.
15:13These are very high-quality cabinets.
15:15Yeah.
15:16Even just like painting them like a white or a dark blue.
15:19I'm not a big fan of countertops either.
15:21You could redo these counters and really stay well within your budget.
15:25Yes.
15:26This unit could use a little bit of updating.
15:29But at that $4.85 price point, you've got plenty of wiggle room to do those updates.
15:34But it's still so cute, but maybe new countertops.
15:37Brown granite had its day and I don't think it's coming back.
15:40Amen, brother.
15:42Come on, check this out.
15:44Wow, this is huge.
15:46And it's gorgeous.
15:47What a great space.
15:48This is basically an outdoor living room.
15:50This makes the view even better.
15:52Why are we not on a jet ski right now?
15:54I mean, that's literally the Gulf across right there.
15:57And we could swim there in a couple of minutes.
15:59But, you know, driving around, we're still like less than a five-minute drive.
16:02I didn't realize how close it was.
16:03Wow, you really do have views of the Gulf.
16:05Did y'all bring your bathing suits?
16:07They're packed.
16:08Okay.
16:10With a price of $485,000, the views of the bay are just as pretty.
16:15And we were able to see the Gulf kind of farther out.
16:17Like, I think that we could make that work.
16:19Step on in.
16:21Oh, wow.
16:22It's huge.
16:23Is it not a huge bedroom?
16:24It is a massive bedroom.
16:26And y'all, the bathroom.
16:28Close your eyes.
16:29Okay.
16:30No peeking.
16:31Y'all ready?
16:32Yeah.
16:33We're ready.
16:34Da, da, da, da.
16:35Come on in.
16:36Oh, my gosh.
16:37Wow.
16:38Wow.
16:39This is beautiful.
16:40This walk-in shower is beautiful.
16:42Should we step in?
16:43Yeah.
16:44Sure.
16:45Three of us comfortably fit.
16:46So this is great for entertaining as well.
16:48You know what I mean?
16:49And we can probably fit a fourth.
16:51Oh, easily.
16:52And the acoustics are really good in here.
16:53Yeah.
16:54Oh.
16:55Now everybody sing.
16:57Oh.
16:58Oh.
17:02Before we go, I want us to check out the guest room.
17:05Let's do it.
17:06Come on.
17:07Let's go.
17:08This is a nice room.
17:09Yeah.
17:10Look at all the natural light that comes in.
17:11Yeah.
17:12It's so bright in here.
17:13Yep.
17:14It's a good size for a guest bedroom.
17:16Mm-hmm.
17:17And I mean, this is a lot of windows for a guest room.
17:20Um.
17:21The view?
17:22Yeah.
17:25Okay.
17:26The view is not amazing.
17:28Hey, if we're going to look at a parking lot, at least it's a pretty one.
17:32Chris and Katie wanted to dip their toes in the sand, not concrete.
17:43From hot sand to sticky pavement, Brian's doing his best to upsell this parking lot view.
17:49Not the most amazing views, but the golf is, it's like a five minute drive.
17:54You just go around the bay.
17:55I think overall, I'm pleasantly surprised of the whole condo.
17:59Yeah.
18:00Something we could work with, but there's some amenities that I really want to check out.
18:03Yeah.
18:04Uh-huh.
18:05Let's go to the pool.
18:06I could use like a little dip.
18:07Let's go take a look at that pool.
18:08All right.
18:09Let's go see.
18:10It's beautiful.
18:13It goes on forever.
18:14Right.
18:15You've got to be like here boots on ground to really take it all in.
18:18Yes.
18:19I see a fire pit over there.
18:20Oh, yeah.
18:21What are our kind of overall thoughts?
18:22Like what's the gut check here?
18:23I love the price point of this one.
18:25I feel like there's a lot of wiggle room for us to kind of be able to change this place
18:30into what we actually want it to be.
18:32However, there still is one point that sticks with me is I would like to be right on the beach
18:40where I can walk out and put my feet in the sand.
18:42Right.
18:43But you did great with this one.
18:45I will say it's going to be hard to beat with this pool though.
18:47This pool is gorgeous.
18:48Yeah.
18:49You know, it's kind of a balance.
18:51You know, what ultimately ends up being the most important, you know, it's just something
18:55to think about.
18:56Yeah.
18:59What a day.
19:00I know.
19:01Doesn't it feel so good to be sitting down here?
19:03We've talked about it for so long.
19:05It's hard to believe that it's finally here.
19:07I know.
19:08Look at the water.
19:09It's just so beautiful.
19:10It's time to make this move permanent.
19:13At the Seaside Sanctuary, Chris and Katie will spend their days relaxing in is...
19:19We decided to go with Treasure Island.
19:24Although it was a lot more than what we wanted to spend, being down here, having a chance
19:28each morning to walk out onto the beach and just put my feet in the sand and in the water
19:33has been more than I could ever hope for.
19:35So there's still work that needs to be done.
19:37But with the views, I couldn't imagine anything better than this.
19:42Harbor Villa was very affordable.
19:44But it really didn't have the view that we wanted.
19:47And then Reflections wasn't that updated.
19:52Yay!
19:53What do you think?
19:54Oh my gosh, I can't believe it.
19:55Noelle, this is the perfect day.
19:56Surprise!
19:57Brian!
19:58I mean, is this a party without me?
20:01No!
20:02Okay, you know I had to bring you a little champagne to celebrate the big move-in.
20:06Thank you!
20:07What about this deal we got?
20:08Can you believe it?
20:09I know!
20:10You really worked your magic, just like you said.
20:11Brian was really able to negotiate for us.
20:14The condo was listed as $650,000.
20:16We offered $600,000 on it, and it was accepted.
20:20And that's a great deal.
20:21Since we did save some money off the listing price, now we're going to be able to go in there
20:26and do some of the work that we wanted to do.
20:29I mean, I knew kind of in the back of my head this is where y'all were meant to be.
20:33I just think we had to get both of you on board, you know?
20:36I love it.
20:37Let me open that for you.
20:38Just think of me as your personal cabana boy for the day.
20:41Wow!
20:42Careful, Brian.
20:43Bubbles for troubles.
20:45Ooh!
20:46Nothing to see here, looky-loos.
20:47We're just making some mimosas.
20:49Wake up!
20:51To have the ability to get a place down here, to get away from work,
20:55and just to have the relaxation that goes along with being on the beach,
20:58I can't think of a better ending to what we've tried to plan for many years.
21:03This is a dream come true for us.
21:04We're really looking forward to it.
21:06From the bottom of my heart, congratulations.
21:08I love seeing y'all so happy.
21:09Well, listen, we couldn't have done it without you.
21:10We couldn't have done it without you.
21:11Cheers to Brian!
21:12Cheers to Brian!
21:13Cheers to a new beach adventure.
21:20Chris and Katie have done it.
21:22Beach living at an affordable price.
21:24And thanks to Brian, their dreams came true.
21:27Now, uh, where's that champagne they promised me?
21:31Guys?
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