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to providing hospitality to those serving our country,%u201d Shae shares. %u201cI feel so connected to this history, and I want my children to feel that too.%u201d Growing up surrounded by this legacy, Shae naturally developed a deep appreciation for her hometown and its history. Inspired by her family%u2019s contributions to the community, she decided to channel this passion into her career. After earning a business degree in Finance at the University of South Carolina, Shae began her professional journey at the Foundation for Beaufort Memorial Hospital. This role allowed her to engage directly with the community, solidifying her desire to contribute meaningfully to Beaufort%u2019s growth. Life then took Shae to New Orleans, where she and her husband, Jason, also a Beaufort native, built a family together. Jason served in the United States Coast Guard for nine years, balancing the demands of service with a commitment to their growing family. Their shared love for their hometown remained strong, and as they began to envision their future, returning to Beaufort became a clear choice. %u201cWe knew we wanted to raise our children where we had grown up, surrounded by family and the river,%u201d Shae shares. In 2016, Shae and Jason made the move back to Beaufort, bringing their growing family home to the Lowcountry. While Jason transitioned to the Coast Guard Reserves and began working with Jeff Berry at J. Berry & Co. Restoration and Construction, Shae launched her career in real estate. Drawing on her family%u2019s legacy of community and preservation, she quickly became a respected leader in the industry. Today, Shae runs the Chambers Helms Group, Keller Williams Realty of the Lowcountry, a thriving real estate team she co-founded with her sister, Laura Chambers Babalis. Under Shae%u2019s leadership, the team has helped families and investors discover the beauty of living in Beaufort, earning recognition as Lowcountry%u2019s Best Real Estate Team for three consecutive years. %u201cIt%u2019s rewarding to watch my clients fall in love with Beaufort the way my family has for generations,%u201d she says. Beyond her career, Shae finds fulfillment in the rhythms of family life %u2014 boating on the river, watching her three sons explore the same creeks and sandbars she did as a child, and savoring the simple moments that make life in Beaufort so unique. %u201cWe love the small-town community. You meet friends for coffee and run into half a dozen people you know. It%u2019s slow, intentional, and connected.%u201d Shae draws inspiration not only from her family but also from the natural beauty of Beaufort itself. The moss-draped oaks, historic streets, and tidal creeks serve as daily reminders of the unique charm this community offers. Weekends are often spent introducing her children to the same activities she cherished growing up, from fishing and crabbing to paddling along the river. %u201cBeaufort is more than just a place to live. It%u2019s a lifestyle that connects you to the environment and the people around you,%u201d Shae says. In her work, Shae has made it her mission to ensure others experience this same connection. Whether helping a military family settle into their first home or guiding retirees to their dream Lowcountry property, she sees real estate as a way to share the magic of Beaufort. Her team prides itself on treating each client as part of the BeaufortLifestyle.com | January 2025 29Henry Chambers, Betty Chambers, Connie and Bill ChambersJames and Dixie PinckneyHenry Chambers