Living Galveston... it's a lifestyle!
Galveston Real Estate & Historic Home Specialists
Galveston Real Estate | Historic Homes, Rentals & Lifestyle
LIVING GALVESTON REAL ESTATE
Living Galveston is a local boutique real estate brokerage and property management company dedicated to helping people truly live the Galveston lifestyle. Founded by Shane McDermott, we specialize in Galveston homes with character — from Craftsman bungalows and historic Victorian homes to waterfront residences and creative urban rentals with charm. We believe you’re not just buying a property — you’re buying into a neighborhood, a culture, and an island way of life. From the historic charm of Galveston’s East End to the Island’s West End premier canal and beachfront homes, we guide clients beyond the transaction and into the community. Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or looking for trusted property management, Living Galveston is your local authority for Galveston real estate — offering honest guidance, hands-on service, and deep market knowledge every step of the way.
SHANE McDERMOTT | GALVESTON REALTOR
Shane McDermott – Living Galveston Real Estate & Property Management is a boutique, community-based brokerage serving Galveston Island. Shane McDermott is the founder and Broker Associate behind Living Galveston. While many recognize him from his acting career—starring as Mitchell Goosen in the cult classic “Airborne” and in the teen drama “Swans Crossing”—Shane’s true passion is the community he now calls home. With over 22 years of local experience (500+ properties sold), we assist property owners with all aspects of Galveston real estate, from buying and selling to Galveston rentals, property management, and maintenance. Shane has facilitated hundreds of successful residential, multifamily, and commercial transactions and was recognized as a top 5% Coldwell Banker agent in 2022. Known for deep local knowledge and a hands-on approach, Living Galveston is a true one-stop shop for Galveston real estate and property management. Living Galveston is committed to helping the island—and its community—reach its full potential.
GALVESTON RENTALS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Living Galveston provides full-service rental real estate and property management across Galveston Island, with a special focus on historic homes and unique properties. From East End historic homes and apartments to artist lofts, UTMB student and traveling nurse housing, furnished rentals, and pet-friendly spaces, we curate some of the island’s most distinctive long-term rentals and residential listings. Backed by decades of experience in historic preservation and coastal property management, we work with a trusted network of local vendors to protect your investment and maintain your property to the highest standard. Whether you’re searching for quality tenants, managing a legacy property, or preparing to sell, we make ownership simple — handling the details so you can enjoy the lifestyle.
LIVING GALVESTON IS A LIFESTYLE
Living Galveston is more than a place to live — it’s a way of life. It’s an appreciation for history, architecture, and a unique coastal lifestyle. From the historic East End to the West End beach houses on stilts, where Gulf breezes roll across wide decks and the beach is always close enough to walk to, Galveston offers a lifestyle that blends character with coastal living. Neighborhoods that feel layered, not manufactured. Its a town for those who love old bones, imperfect lines, and stories built into every structure. Victorian arches, gingerbread trim, grand porches, and towering live oaks that have stood watch for more than a century. Galveston is diverse, creative, and unapologetically unique. It’s walkable in ways most coastal cities aren’t anymore. It’s historic without being frozen in time. There’s grit here, charm here, and unrealized potential around every corner. It’s a place that doesn’t always get out of its own way — but that imperfection is part of what makes it real. Living Galveston isn’t just about owning property — it’s about belonging to a place with history, character, walkability, diversity, and heart. Living Galveston.... is a lifestyle.
