I’m CJ Hobgood, and in this video I’m pulling back the curtain on our wild ride of downsizing from 4,000 sq ft to 1,500 sq ft, renovating a Melbourne Beach townhouse, and raising our kids just steps from the Atlantic. Here’s what you’ll see: 🚧 Renovation Highlights: From late May to November, we tackled a full-scale remodel—blew the budget, made tough design calls, and learned some hard lessons. 🏡 Relocation & Brokerage Change: I switched brokerages to join the best team on the Space Coast and found the perfect local fit for our real estate needs. 🎓 School Transitions: We sent two of our kids off to college (UNF Ospreys & FAU Owls) while our youngest started at PIETAS Classical Christian co‑op school—homeschool style with a community twist. 🌅 Coastal Lifestyle: Morning walks with my beach‑dog Bear at sunrise and evening sunsets over the Indian River Lagoon—this is why we moved back. ⛵️ Community Spotlight: How the Eau Gallie Yacht Club has become our second home. 🔮 What’s Next?: We’re weighing a single‑family home or a second townhouse so our older kids have their own rooms. If you’re curious about downsizing, home renovation, or coastal living, this one’s for you.