children (and three dogs).  He has earned a brown belt in jiu jitsu, a sport he loves for both its physical and mental challenges, as well as completed two marathons and three triathlons, including the Ironman. Chris is also an avid surfer having been a Huntington Beach native for most of his life, and has traveled to some of the most sought after spots in South America and the South Pacific.  Chris approaches real estate with the passion he approaches everything else, and that is what ultimately has led to his success.  His clients see that, and that is what has been the foundation for his long-lasting relationships in the business.  During the economic crisis, Chris helped found and operate Charis Financial, a company that helped facilitate over 1,100 short-sale transactions in just a few short years.  He was able to achieve this with an extensive understanding of residential real estate and its relationship to federal banking.  Chris is goal oriented, but most importantly, he has always been solutions oriented.